EPSRC Reference: |
EP/K007459/1 |
Title: |
New routes to diamond nucleation, epitaxy and growth at low temperatures |
Principal Investigator: |
Williams, Professor OA |
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Department: |
School of Physics and Astronomy |
Organisation: |
Cardiff University |
Scheme: |
Standard Research |
Starts: |
22 April 2013 |
Ends: |
21 April 2017 |
Value (£): |
580,344
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EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
No relevance to Underpinning Sectors |
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Panel History: |
Panel Date | Panel Name | Outcome |
04 Sep 2012
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EPSRC ICT Responsive Mode - Sep 2012
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Announced
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
This project aims to develop a new technique to initiate the growth of diamond on silicon. It is based on the chemical attachment of adamantane, the smallest diamond structured molecule available. This molecule will act as a seed for diamond growth, allowing the growth of very thin diamond films at previously unreachably low temperatures. It also offers the possibility of diamond epitaxy, i.e. the growth of single crystal diamond on silicon. This would offer a new source of high quality diamond for industry over large areas.
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Further Information: |
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Organisation Website: |
http://www.cf.ac.uk |