Colloidal stability of synthetic hydrogenated nanodiamonds in water
Abstract
Two main processes are used to synthesize nanodiamonds (NDs): (i) by detonation (DND) giving rise to 5 nm mono-dispersed but highly defective nanoparticles, or (ii) by milling of bulk diamond (natural or synthetic) into polydispersed nanoparticles (MND). The latter preserves the crystallinity of bulk diamond and similar semiconductor properties suitable for energy related applications. Able to host NV or SiV color centers, these MND are also currently under study for nanomedecine or quantum applications[1]. These applications imply a fine control of colloidal properties, especially for a hydrogenated surface chemistry. Hydrogenated DND colloidal stability is well understood but its hydrogenated MND counterpart still needs further comprehension for a stability over time.
Domains
Material chemistry
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