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Pasini, M. (author)A large-scale quantum network, where many nodes are connected via entanglement and can share and process quantum information, will allow applications that are now unattainable. While some are known, ranging from distributed quantum computing to enhanced quantum sensing and quantum communication, the full potential of such a fundamentally new...doctoral thesis 2024
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Bampos, Ioannis (author)Nanomechanical tests to investigate Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating abrasive wear behavior were carried out under different load and strain rate conditions. Nanomechanical tests performed include nanoindentation, single and multi-asperity scratching tests. Characterization methods used are confocal optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, and (high...master thesis 2024
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Liu, Z. (author), Baluchová, S. (author), Li, Z. (author), Gonzalez Garcia, Y. (author), Hall, Clive E. (author), Buijnsters, J.G. (author)In this work, four different techniques were concurrently applied to study the interplay between local electroactivity and electrode surface characteristics of free-standing, polycrystalline boron-doped diamond (BDD). Scanning electron microscopy, electron back-scatter diffraction, Raman mapping and scanning electrochemical microscopy were...journal article 2024
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Feijoo, Sara (author), Baluchová, S. (author), Kamali, Mohammadreza (author), Buijnsters, J.G. (author), Dewil, Raf (author)The ongoing challenge of water pollution by contaminants of emerging concern calls for more effective wastewater treatment to prevent harmful side effects to the environment and human health. To this end, this study explored for the first time the implementation of single-crystal boron-doped diamond (BDD) anodes in electrochemical wastewater...journal article 2024
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van Leeuwen, Stach (author)Additive manufacturing technologies are widely gaining more attention, resulting in the development or modification of 3D-printing techniques and materials. At the same time, economical and ecological aspects force the industry to develop materials that are easier and quicker to manufacture, while attaining their desired properties. The...master thesis 2023
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Peeters, Thomas (author)Boron-doped diamond (BDD) is a popular material for electrodes and it exhibits metal-like conductivity when a sufficient quantity of boron atoms is incorporated in the diamond lattice. BDD has distinct advantages over alternative electrode materials. It has diamond’s chemical stability and biocompatibility in conjunction with excellent...master thesis 2023
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Simon, B.G. (author)Spin waves are the elementary excitations of magnetic materials. They are interesting because of their rich physics and potential role in low-dissipation information technology. To better understand spin-wave transport and explore new ways to control it, this thesis focuses on developing magnetic-imaging techniques based on the single spin of...doctoral thesis 2023
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Singh, Dilpreet (author)The hot-filament chemical vapor deposition (HF-CVD) method is widely used for the synthesis of thin films of polycrystalline diamond. These films are used in a broad range of applications, such as coating material on cutting tools, heat spreaders, and electrochemical sensors. HF-CVD offers some unique advantages in terms of simplicity, low...master thesis 2023
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Neji, Saliha (author)Diamond color centers have been increasingly gaining attention in research due to their desirable optical properties that make them suitable for applications such as quantum computing, quantum sensing and quantum communication. However, the main challenge has been on-chip integration of diamond color centers with high scalability and high yield....master thesis 2023
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Pierik, Laurens (author)The process of salvaging wrecks can be costly and time-consuming, making it crucial for salvagers to select the appropriate technique(s) and accurately estimate the total costs to minimize expenses and optimize efficiency. Salvagers typically use their expertise, experience, and data from previous projects to make these estimates. Diamond wire...master thesis 2023
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Baldew, Menouschka (author)On a general level, the Dutch government wants to have a fully circular economy by 2050 by reducing the use of primary materials and carbon dioxide emissions. As the consideration and integration of concepts such as sustainability and circular economy are becoming increasingly popular in the civil engineering sector, it might be time to re...master thesis 2023
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Simon, Nina (author)<br/>Spin-waves, the propagation of circular preccession of spins, have been offered as a way to replace electric currents as information carriers. The overwhelming advantage being the lack of moving charges and Ohmic losses. In this context, the search for an efficient method of detection of becomes crucial. Nitrogen vacancy centers in diamond...bachelor thesis 2023
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Templated Synthesis of Diamond Nanopillar Arrays Using Porous Anodic Aluminium Oxide (AAO) MembranesZhang, C. (author), Liu, Z. (author), Li, Chun (author), Buijnsters, J.G. (author)Diamond nanostructures are mostly produced from bulk diamond (single- or polycrystalline) by using time-consuming and/or costly subtractive manufacturing methods. In this study, we report the bottom-up synthesis of ordered diamond nanopillar arrays by using porous anodic aluminium oxide (AAO). Commercial ultrathin AAO membranes were adopted as...journal article 2023
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Liu, Z. (author), Baluchová, S. (author), Frota Sartori, A. (author), Li, Z. (author), Gonzalez Garcia, Y. (author), Schreck, Matthias (author), Buijnsters, J.G. (author)In this work, three distinct heteroepitaxial single-crystal boron-doped diamond (SC-BDD) electrodes were fabricated and subjected to detailed surface analysis and electrochemical characterization. Specifically, the heteroepitaxy approach allowed to synthesize large-area (1 cm<sup>2</sup>) and heavily-doped (100)-oriented SC-BDD electrodes....journal article 2023
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Baluchová, S. (author), Mamaloukou, A. (author), Koldenhof, Rombert H.J.M. (author), Buijnsters, J.G. (author)In this work, non-modified boron-doped diamond (BDD) was employed first time ever as the sensing material for the in-depth voltammetric study of the antiretroviral drug nevirapine (NVP) used to treat HIV infections. Two types of electrode surface pre-treatments, anodic oxidation and alumina-polishing, yielded BDD of different surface...journal article 2023
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Li, Y. (author), Gerritsma, F.A. (author), Kurdi, S. (author), Codreanu, N. (author), Groeblacher, S. (author), Hanson, R. (author), Norte, R.A. (author), van der Sar, T. (author)Magnetic imaging with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) spins in diamond is becoming an established tool for studying nanoscale physics in condensed matter systems. However, the optical access required for NV spin readout remains an important hurdle for operation in challenging environments such as millikelvin cryostats or biological systems. Here, we...journal article 2023
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Iwai, Toshiki (author), Kawaguchi, Kenichi (author), Miyatake, Tetsuya (author), Ishiguro, Tetsuro (author), Miyahara, Shoichi (author), Doi, Yoshiyasu (author), Nur, S. (author), Ishihara, R. (author), Sato, Shintaro (author)For quantum computing modules using diamond color centers, we propose an integrated structure of a quantum chip with photonic circuits and an interposer with electric circuits. The chip and interposer are connected via gold stud bumps using flip-chip bonding technology. For evaluating the proposed integrated structure, we bonded a test chip...conference paper 2023
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Liu, Z. (author), Baluchová, S. (author), Brocken, Bob (author), Ahmed, Essraa (author), Pobedinskas, Paulius (author), Haenen, Ken (author), Buijnsters, J.G. (author)Fabrication of patterned boron-doped diamond (BDD) in an inexpensive and straightforward way is required for a variety of practical applications, including the development of BDD-based electrochemical sensors. This work describes a simplified and novel bottom-up fabrication approach for BDD-based three-electrode sensor chips utilizing direct...journal article 2023
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Martin, H.A. (author), Reintjes, Marcia (author), Reijs, Dave (author), Dorrestein, Sander (author), Kengen, Martien (author), Libon, Sebastien (author), Smits, Edsger (author), Tang, Xiao (author), Koelink, Marco (author), Poelma, René H. (author), van Driel, W.D. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)Integrated Circuits and Electronic Modules experience concentrated thermal hot spots, which require advanced thermal solutions for effective distribution and dissipation of heat. The superior thermal properties of diamonds are long known, and it is an ideal material for heat-spreading applications. However, growing diamond films to the...conference paper 2023
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Miyatake, Tetsuya (author), Kawaguchi, Kenichi (author), Ohtomo, Manabu (author), Iwai, Toshiki (author), Ishiguro, Tetsuro (author), Doi, Yoshiyasu (author), Hermias, J. (author), Nur, S. (author), Ishihara, R. (author), Sato, Shintaro (author)Surface-activated direct bonding of diamond (100) and c-plane sapphire substrates is investigated using Ar atom beam irradiation and high-pressure contact at RT. The success probability of bonding strongly depends on the surface properties, i.e, atomic smoothness for the micron-order area and global flatness for the entire substrate....journal article 2023