While various crystalline carbon allotropes, including graphene, have been actively
investigated, amorphous carbon (a‐C) thin films have received relatively little attention. The …

Amorphous carbon can be any mixture of carbon bonds of sp 3, sp 2, and even sp 1, with the
possible presence of hydrogen. The group of mixture, of which there is a high fraction of …

In papers on cold field electron emission from large-area field emitters (LAFEs), it has
become widespread practice to publish a misleading Fowler–Nordheim-type (FN-type) …

Photoluminescence (PL) spectra have been used to elucidate the band structure of
graphene oxide (GO) reduced in aqueous solution. The GO reduction is measured in situ via …

The need for fast electronic devices working under extreme conditions, particularly at high
temperature and high voltage, led researchers to investigate the use of films based on …

The development of micro and nano electromechanical systems and achievement of higher
performances with increased quality and life time is confronted to searching and mastering …

Discusses the most advanced techniques for diamond growth Assists diamond researchers
in deciding on the most suitable process conditions Inspires readers to devise new CVD …

The nanostructure of amorphous carbon thin films is described in terms of a disordered
nanometer-sized conductive sp 2 phase embedded in an electrically insulating sp 3 matrix. It …

Authored by leading experts from around the world, the three-volume Handbook of
Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings gives scientific researchers and product engineers …

We demonstrate that when, and only when, the biaxial stress is increased above a critical
value of 6±1 GPa during the growth of a carbon film at room temperature, tetrahedral …