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Direct Deposition of Carbon Films on Tungsten Substrates Using Coaxial Arc Plasma Deposition for Electrochemical Electrode Applications

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Publication Date2024-05-26
JournalIEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering
AuthorsTakeshi Hara, Hiroaki Moriya, Masumi Ogishima, Satoki Nagano, Tsuyoshi Yoshitake
InstitutionsHokuriku Electric Power Company (Japan), Kyushu University

Carbon films were directly formed on tungsten (W) substrates without an intermediate layer via coaxial arc plasma deposition. The substrate surface was pretreated to remove the native oxide films to improve film adhesion using environmentally friendly alkaline and acidic solutions. The fundamental electrochemical characteristics of the deposited films were similar to those of diamond and diamond‐like carbon films. Thus, the deposited films can be used in the electrodes of highly sensitive electrochemical sensors. Ā© 2024 Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan and Wiley Periodicals LLC.

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