Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-20DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113340
Katarzyna Mielech-Łukasiewicz , Paulina Danilczyk
The work presents a new procedure of determination of an antifungal agent tolnaftate (TLN). A quick and simple analysis is proposed, based on the reaction of electrochemical oxidation of the studied analyte on a first-time used bare boron-doped diamond electrode. Before the measurement, the BDD electrode was subject to procedure, which, however, involved an innovative approach of multiple cycling in electrolyte with 0.1 mol/L solution of NaClO4, in the potential range from −2.9 V to +0.3 V. Sensitive and accurate determination of TLN was possible on an unmodified BDD electrode with the use of square wave voltammetry (SWV), never used with this analyte before. The environment of the studied reaction was optimized in the work, and the B-R buffer with pH = 2.09 proved to be the best electrolyte. An irreversible oxidation peak was obtained in the solution at the potential of 1.3 V (vs. SCE). The analysis of the impact of scan rate on the height of TLN oxidation peak led to the conclusion that the recorded currents have a diffusion character. In the optimum conditions of SWV operation parameters, a linear range of concentrations was obtained from 4.9·10−6 to 8.6·10−5 mol/L, with LOD of 4.3·10−7 mol/L, LOQ of 1.3·10−6 mol/L, and the coefficient of determination close to one (0.9977). TLN was successfully determined in a pharmaceutical preparation and in artificial sweat. The obtained recovery of the proposed procedure was in the range from 94.95% to 100.92%.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-16DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113339
Ou Zhang , Fang Jiao , Gang-Qin Liu , Sichen Mi , Feng Luo
Fabrication of nanostructures in single-crystal diamond is of crucial importance for various applications in sensing, optics, electronics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), etc. However, it is not trivial to achieve some design requirements of these nanostructures in fabrication processes, especially when certain device concepts require high aspect-ratio (HAR), exact tapering angle, or sharp edge/tip radius. We devise and demonstrate a top-down process flow leveraging self-aligned patterning technique that allows us to fabricate stepped conical nanopillars with height ranging from 3 to 5.5 μm, and tip radius from 5 to 200 nm. This stepped structure can be designed and manufactured for enhanced stiffness or for extended aspect ratio depending on device requirements. The fabrication process is applicable for standard wafer-level MEMS foundries, and could be readily used for the fabrication of scanning probes, electron emission electrodes, nanoindenter tips, etc., with high uniformity and repeatability in a scaled up fashion.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-03DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113390
Xianhua Yin , Yaobin Wang , Jiakai Liu , Junrong Su , Tao Chen
To overcome limitations in conventional terahertz absorbers—such as limited channels, single-mode operation, and challenges in balancing high selectivity with broadband response, a dynamically tunable terahertz absorber based on a graphene-VO₂ hybrid metamaterial is proposed and numerically investigated. By combining the electrically tunable Fermi level of graphene with the insulator-metal phase transition of VO₂, reversible switching between eight narrowband frequency-selective absorption modes and an ultra-broadband absorption mode is achieved within a single structure. When VO₂ is in the metallic state and the graphene Fermi level is 0 eV, broadband absorption exceeding 90% is realized over 2.4–7.14 THz. In contrast, when VO₂ is in the insulating state and the graphene Fermi level is increased to 1 eV, eight well-defined narrowband resonances with high frequency selectivity are obtained. Impedance matching and electric field analyses reveal that the absorption performance arises from the excitation and coupling of multiple localized surface plasmon resonance modes. The proposed absorber offers a compact and effective strategy for multifunctional and reconfigurable terahertz devices.
为了克服传统太赫兹吸收器的局限性,如有限的通道、单模操作以及平衡高选择性和宽带响应的挑战,提出了一种基于石墨烯- vo 2混合超材料的动态可调谐太赫兹吸收器,并进行了数值研究。通过将石墨烯的电可调谐费米能级与VO₂的绝缘体-金属相变相结合,在单个结构内实现了八个窄带频率选择吸收模式和一个超宽带吸收模式之间的可逆切换。当VO₂处于金属态,石墨烯费米能级为0 eV时,在2.4 ~ 7.14 THz范围内实现了超过90%的宽带吸收。相比之下,当VO 2处于绝缘状态时,石墨烯的费米能级增加到1 eV,得到了8个具有高频率选择性的窄带共振。阻抗匹配和电场分析表明,吸收性能是由多个局域表面等离子体共振模式的激发和耦合产生的。所提出的吸收器为多功能和可重构太赫兹器件提供了一种紧凑有效的策略。
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Polymer nanocomposites often contain a partial interphase that influences their performance; however, this aspect was rarely studied in the literature. In this work, the conductivity of a partial interphase in the composites of carbon nanofiber (CNF) named as PCNFs is analyzed based on CNF properties and the magnitude of conduction moving via the partial interphase. Additionally, percolation inception, network ratio, and tunneling zone resistance are examined, assuming the formation of CNF/partial interphase networks. A conductivity model for PCNFs is then developed using these factors. The parameters in the equations for interphase conductivity (ψ), net proportion, and composite conductivity are evaluated and explained. Similarly, experimental data are provided to validate the developed equations for percolation inception and PCNF conductivity. Increased conduction transfer through the partial interphase, reduced CNF waviness, and the slimmer and longer nanofibers enhance interphase conductivity and network formation, leading to improved overall conductivity. An interphase size (t) of 30 nm and ψ = 1000 S/m increase nanocomposite conductivity to 0.23 S/m, whereas t < 7 nm results in an insulated PCNF. The densest interphase with the highest conductivity yields the greatest conductivity, whereas an extremely thin interphase cannot provide the charge transfer.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-06DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113415
Angelica A. Chacon , Alexis J. Acevedo-González , Abayomi Omoogun , Ayleen V. Ramírez , Andrew C. Jones , Jack Walton , Marco A. Ramirez Ramos , Ramonita Díaz-Ayala , Carlos R. Cabrera
In this study, we present an ecofriendly and simple electrochemical method for synthesizing nano zero-valent iron particles (nZVIs) directly on boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrode surfaces. A BDD electrode served as the substrate for electrodeposition using a 5 mM FeCl3/0.1 M KCl solution and chronoamperometry at an applied potential of −1.3 V versus Ag/AgCl (1 M KCl), as determined by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and supported by Pourbaix diagram analysis. The electrochemical behavior and surface modification were characterized using CV, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and surface analysis and microscopy techniques. The results confirm that BDD electrodes can serve as effective platforms for a controlled deposition of 56 nm nZVIs, offering a promising strategy for the development of advanced materials for environmental remediation, catalysis, and sensing applications.
在这项研究中,我们提出了一种环保和简单的电化学方法,直接在掺硼金刚石(BDD)电极表面合成纳米零价铁颗粒(nZVIs)。利用循环伏安法(CV)和Pourbaix图分析,BDD电极作为衬底,在5 mM FeCl3/0.1 M KCl溶液中进行电沉积,并在- 1.3 V对Ag/AgCl (1 M KCl)的施加电位下进行计时电流测定。利用CV、电化学阻抗谱(EIS)、表面分析和显微技术对其电化学行为和表面改性进行了表征。结果证实,BDD电极可以作为56 nm nZVIs可控沉积的有效平台,为开发用于环境修复、催化和传感应用的先进材料提供了有前途的策略。
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-03DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113404
Shiqi Liu, Fang Chen, Wenxing Yang
The absorber proposed in this study builds upon a water-based absorber by introducing a patterned graphene framework and a patterned gold layer, thereby enhancing its relevant performance. Within the frequency range of 0 to 29 THz (THz), using a 90% absorption rate as the threshold, this absorber achieves an absolute bandwidth of 19.5 THz, a relative bandwidth of 113.44%, and an average absorption rate of 97.92%. It exhibits polarization insensitivity and demonstrates strong robustness against oblique incidence. Furthermore, the absorber maintains excellent performance across a temperature range of 0–60 °C and can be tuned through both electrical and thermal methods. This absorber holds significant promise for applications in thermal detectors, sensors, and terahertz imaging.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113391
Muhammadin Hamid , Noor Haida Mohd Kaus , Isnaeni Isnaeni , Syahrul Humaidi , Nursal , Hadi Wijoyo , Dwi Puspita Sari , Suresh Sagadevan
Nitrogen and Sulfur Co-doped Carbon Dots (NS-CDs) are synthesized from shrimp shell biomass waste, and L-cysteine, as the carbon source and dopant, using a microwave-assisted method. This study explores the use of biomass waste to develop sustainable high-performance electrode materials for supercapacitors. The synthesized NS-CDs has exhibited the agglomeration of the particle in the diameter ranging from 80 to 100 nm. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis has confirmed the characteristic diffraction peaks corresponding to the graphitic carbon planes (002) and (001), while spectroscopic methods further validate the successful incorporation of nitrogen and sulfur dopants by detecting functional groups such as N=C=S. Electrochemical evaluation shows that the sample with a 1:1 ratio of shrimp shell to L-cysteine provides optimal performance, achieving a specific capacitance of 490.22 F/g, the lowest internal resistance of 3.92 Ω, and the highest electrical conductivity of 452.49 S/cm. Furthermore, this optimal sample reaches an energy density of 109.15 Wh/kg and a power density of nearly 598 W/kg. These results demonstrate that shrimp shell-derived NS-CDs could be a promising candidate for sustainable electrode materials in supercapacitor applications.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-16DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113331
Ting Xue , Kai Zhang , Yu Wang , Lingrong Kong
This study systematically evaluated the tribological behaviors of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) when paired with various materials in high temperature drilling fluid. The results demonstrated that PDC/Si3N4 exhibited excellent overall performance under high temperature, with both the coefficient of friction and wear rate being significantly lower than those at room temperature. This phenomenon was attributed to an effective wear-oxidation lubrication mechanism: high temperature promoted the formation of a composite synergistic film consisting of both oxide layer and carbonaceous material. In contrast, although PDC/steel showed reduced the coefficient of friction under high temperature, this was accompanied by an increased wear rate. The decrease in the coefficient of friction primarily originated from decreased shear strength due to material softening and improved graphitization degree within the transfer layer. However, high temperature also aggravated both oxidation processes and adhesive wear. Coupled with the corrosion induced by Cl− in the drilling fluid, multiple failure mechanisms interacted synergistically, leading to accelerated wear.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-21DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113358
Alexander V. Vavilov , Aleksei P. Zakharov , Aleksandra S. Levshakova , Maria V. Kaneva , Maxim S. Panov , Stanislav O. Gurbatov , Aleksandr A. Kuchmizhak , Evgeniia M. Khairullina , Alina A. Manshina
We report a scalable, one-step fabrication of flexible graphene–gold nanocomposite electrodes via direct laser writing on polyimide substrates using an affordable continuous wave diode laser. Simultaneous laser-induced carbonization of polyimide to porous laser-induced graphene and reduction of gold(III) acetate to uniformly distributed gold nanoparticles yields a conductive and electroactive laser-induced graphene/Au composite. Comprehensive characterization by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirms the formation of a defect-rich graphene framework decorated with Au nanoparticles, with optimal laser parameters providing a minimum sheet resistance of 87 ± 5 Ω. The developed LIG/Au electrodes exhibit excellent electrochemical performance for the simultaneous detection of dopamine and paracetamol, achieving detection limits of 16 nM and 36 nM, respectively. Dopamine detection spans two linear ranges (0.1–50 μM and 50–300 μM) with sensitivities of 1.09 and 0.09 μA μM−1 cm−2, while paracetamol shows a single linear range (0.1–200 μM) with a sensitivity of 0.35 μA μM−1 cm−2. The flexible sensor demonstrates high selectivity against common biosensing interferents, remarkable mechanical robustness under cyclic bending, and long-term stability with more than 90% signal retention over 30 days. The proposed direct laser writing technique represents a rapid, low-cost, and easily scalable approach for high-throughput fabrication of robust, flexible electrodes suitable for multi-analyte electrochemical analysis.
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2026.113332
Li-Yong Chen , Zheng-Hui Wang , Yan-Yan Liu , Su-Fang Wang , Yu-Ling Song
Efficient methane (CH4) decomposition is of fantastic importance for energy transition and environmental protection. In this paper, we explored the dehydrogenation reactions of CH4 on the clean twin T-graphene (TTG) and TM-doped TTG (TM@TTG, TM = Fe, Pd, and Pt), using the first-principles methods. It is found that the doping of TM facilitates the activation and dehydrogenation of CH4. On the TTG surface, both CH2 and CH dissociation steps probably are rate-limiting step, while the rate-controlling step may be the CH2 dissociation for the continuous dehydrogenation of CH4 molecule on the TM@TTG surfaces. Furthermore, the analysis of transition state reveals that, different from other system where consecutive dehydrogenation of CH4 is expected to be achieved, methyl has the potential to form C2H6 rather than undergoing further dissociation in the case of Pt@TTG substrate. The impact of temperature on the CH4 dehydrogenation on TM@TTG is also explored. The results suggest that the dehydrogenation of CH4 on TTG surface can be significantly modulated via a moderate doping of transition metals, and provide a new perspective to design the decomposition process of CH4 molecule.
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