Abstract
The conductive atomic force microscopy was employed to map different phases and their boundaries to provide insights into phase separation mechanisms in carbon-rich h-(BN)C alloys. One of three phases identified, had the highest average current of about 0.85 μA, second with no current (0 μA), and a third phase with an average current of about 0.3 μA, corresponding to the pure graphite (h-C), pure (h-BN) and the h-(BN)C random alloy phases, respectively. Two other phases, with an average current of about 0.15 μA and 0.6 μA, were identified to be most likely the boundaries between phases and alloys. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 223-228 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | MRS Communications |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2022 |
Keywords
- Atom probe microscopy
- Electrical properties
- Heterogenous
- Insulator
- Metalorganic deposition