| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/N12015/01 |
| Title: |
DIAMOND ELECTRODES FOR SENSING & MEASUREMENTS UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Marken, Professor F |
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| Department: |
Oxford Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
University of Oxford |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 October 2000 |
Ends: |
30 September 2003 |
Value (£): |
158,240
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Electrochemical Science & Eng. |
Surfaces & Interfaces |
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Chemicals |
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Electrically conducting forms of synthetic diamond have been recognised as extremely useful electrode materials in demanding electrochemical applications. During the course of the proposed work, which combines surface science (synthesis and characterisation) and electrochemical studies (kinetics and applications), it will be shown that the chemical and mechanical robustness of diamond materials allows processes under extreme conditions (high T, high P, laser pulses, exposure to ultrasound and microwave radiation). The use of conventional electrode materials under these conditions is limited or impossible.The crucial role of the surface properties of diamond materials on conductivity and electrochemical activity is known but has to date been understood and utilised only rarely. Plasma treatment, electron desorption, and electrochemical treatments will be used to optimise the characteristics of the diamond electrodes for applications predominantly in the analytical detection of organic and inorganic compounds in aqueous environments (sulphide, heavy metals, phenols, etc). The use of diamond in the electrochemical processes involving highly reactive intermediates (reactive radicals) and under extreme conditions will be studied.
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http://www.ox.ac.uk |