Abstract
One dimensional C–C nanostructure, diamond–graphite nanorods, was synthesized by the argon rich microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition method. The nanostructures were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy techniques. The diamond nanorods (DNRs) consist of single-crystalline diamond cores of 2–5 nm in diameter and several tens of nanometer in length. The DNRs are encapsulated in a graphitic shell of variable thickness. Raman and X-ray diffraction spectra also indicated the coexistence of diamond and graphite phases in the film. The addition of nitrogen is considered to be helpful for the highly efficient formation of graphite shell. The high content of methane in the gas mixture in the presence of argon rich environment is suggested to be responsible for the one dimensional growth.
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