Oriented-Attachment-Driven Heteroepitaxial Growth During Early Coalescence of Single-Crystal Diamond on Iridium - A Combined Multiscale Simulation and Experimental Validation
At a Glance
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| Publication Date | 2025-09-12 |
| Journal | Crystals |
| Authors | Yang Wang, Junhao Chen, Zhe Li, Shilin Yang, Jiaqi Zhu |
| Institutions | Harbin Institute of Technology, Hunan University of Science and Engineering |
Abstract
Section titled âAbstractâThe scalable synthesis of high-quality single-crystal diamond films remains pivotal for next-generation extreme-performance devices. Iridium substrates offer exceptional promise for heteroepitaxy, yet early-stage growth mechanisms limiting crystal quality are poorly understood. An integrated multiscale investigation combining first-principles DFT calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, and experimental validation is presented to resolve the oriented attachment process governing diamond growth on Ir(100). Robust interfacial bonding at the interface and optimal carbon coverage are revealed to provide thermodynamic driving forces for primary nucleation. A critical angular tolerance enabling defect-free coalescence through crystallographic realignment is identified by molecular dynamics. Concurrent nucleation growth pathways are experimentally confirmed through SEM, AFM, and Raman spectroscopy, where nascent crystallites undergo spontaneous orientational registry to form continuous epitaxial domains. Grain boundary annihilation is observed upon lattice rotation aligning adjacent grains below the critical angle. Crucially, intrinsic atomic steps are generated on the resultant coalesced layer, eliminating conventional etching requirements for homoepitaxial thickening. This work advances fundamental understanding of single-crystal diamond growth mechanisms, facilitating enhanced quality control for semiconductor device manufacturing and quantum applications.
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