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Nanodiamond seeding of rough substrates
Vlčková, M. ; Stefanovič, M. ; Petrák, V. ; Fendrych, František ; Taylor, Andrew ; Fekete, Ladislav ; Nesládek, M.
Efficient growth of nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) requires nucleation enhancement before chemical vapour deposition step. Nanodiamond (ND) seeding is a commonly used technique that yields high nucleation densities. This technique is well established for conventional planar substrates with low surface roughness. However, many engineering application requires NCD grow on rough and/or non-planar substrates. In this work, we investigate quality of nanodiamond seeding on silicon substrates of high surface roughness (RMS roughness <1 mm). Seeded substrates and deposited diamond films were analysed by atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman spectroscopy. We discuss influence of nanodiamond particles in seeding solution and seeding technique on nucleation density and quality of deposited NCD film.
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Application of Pulsed Electric Field on Bacteria
Kadlec, Tomáš ; Babický, Václav ; Člupek, Martin ; Vrbová, M.
Electrical discharges in a water solution cause several processes. e.g., generation of UV radiation, free radicals, and a shockwave, pulse electric field (PEF) takes place too. The PEF was studied separately to achieve better understanding of this complex process. PEF treatment is chemical-free process affecting microbes. An experimental device for PEF treatment was constructed. Solution containing microbial culture of Bacillus subtilis was treated.
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