Synthetic Diamond Films

The book gives an overview on the current development status of synthetic diamond films and their applications. Its initial part is devoted to discuss the different types of conductive diamond electrodes that have been synthesized, their preparation methods, and their chemical properties and characterization. The electrochemical properties of diamond films in different scientific areas, with special attention in electroanalysis, are further described. Different strategies to modify these electrodes are also discussed as important technologies with ability to change their electrochemical characteristics for a more specific electroanalytical use. The second part of the book deals with practical applications of diamond electrodes to the industry, organic electrosynthesis, electrochemical energy technology, and biotechnology. Special emphasis is made on the properties of these materials for the production of strong oxidizing species allowing the fast mineralization of organics and their use for water disinfection and decontamination. Recent biotechnological development on biosensors, microelectrodes, and nanostructured electrodes, as well as on neurochemistry, is also presented. The book will be written by a large number of internationally recognized experts and comprises 24 chapters describing the characteristics and theoretical fundaments of the different electrochemical uses and applications of synthetic diamond films.

The book gives an overview on the current development status of synthetic diamond films and their applications. Its initial part is devoted to discuss the different types of conductive diamond electrodes that have been synthesized, their preparation methods, and their chemical properties and characterization. The electrochemical properties of diamond films in different scientific areas, with special attention in electroanalysis, are further described. Different strategies to modify these electrodes are also discussed as important technologies with ability to change their electrochemical characteristics for a more specific electroanalytical use. The second part of the book deals with practical applications of diamond electrodes to the industry, organic electrosynthesis, electrochemical energy technology, and biotechnology. Special emphasis is made on the properties of these materials for the production of strong oxidizing species allowing the fast mineralization of organics and their use for water disinfection and decontamination. Recent biotechnological development on biosensors, microelectrodes, and nanostructured electrodes, as well as on neurochemistry, is also presented. The book will be written by a large number of internationally recognized experts and comprises 24 chapters describing the characteristics and theoretical fundaments of the different electrochemical uses and applications of synthetic diamond films.

Preface.PREFACE TO THE WILEY SERIES ON ELECTROCATALYSIS ANDELECTROCHEMISTRY.List of Contributors.Part I. Synthesis of Diamond Films.1. Electrochemistry on Diamond: History and Current Status(John C. Angus).2. Synthesis of Diamond Films (Vadali V. S. S. Srikanth andXin Jiang).3. Types of Conducting Diamond Materials and their Properties(Marco A. Quiroz and Erick R. Bandala).Part II. Electrochemistry of Diamond Films.4. Electrochemistry of Diamond (Yuri Pleskov).5. Applications of Polycrystalline and Modified FunctionalDiamond Electrodes (Yasuaki Einaga and Akira Fujishima).6. Diamond Ultramicroelectrodes and Nanostructured Electrodes(Katherine B. Holt).Part III. Electroanalytical Applications.7. Electroanalytical Applications of Diamond Films (WeenaSiangproh, Amara Apilux, Pimkwan Chantarateepra and OrawonChailapakul).8. Cathodic Pretreatment of Boron-Doped Diamond Electrodes andTheir Use in Electroanalysis (Leonardo S. Andrade, Giancarlo R.Salazar-Banda, Romeu C. Rocha-Filho and OrlandoFatibello-Filho).Part IV. Industrial Applications.9. Use of Boron-Doped Diamond Electrode in ElectrochemicalGeneration and Applications of Ferrate (Virender K. SharmaEnric Brillas, Ignasi Sirés and Karel Bouzek).10. Electrochemical Oxidation of Organic Compounds Induced byElectro-generated Free Hydroxyl Radicals on BDD Electrode(Agnieszka Kapalka, Helmut Baltruschat and ChristosComninellis).11. Modeling of Electrochemical Process for Water Treatmentusing Diamond Films (Onofrio Scialdone).12. Production of Strong Oxidizing Substances with BDD Anodes(Ana Sánchez-Carretero, Cristina Sáez, PabloCañizares, and Manuel A. Rodrigo).13. Ozone Generation Using Boron - Doped DiamondElectrodes (Yunny Meas, Luis A. Godinez and ErikaBustos).14. Application of Synthetic Diamond Films to Electro-OxidationProcesses (Marco Panizza).15. Fabrication and Application of Ti/BDD for WastewaterTreatment (Xueming Chen and Guohua Chen).16. Application of Diamond Films to Water Disinfection(Jessica H. Bezerra Rocha and Carlos A.Martínez-Huitle).17. Fenton-Electrochemical Treatment of Wastewaters for theOxidation of Organic Pollutants using BDD (EnricBrillas).18. Electrochemical Energy Storage and Energy Conversion Systemswith Diamond Films (Juan M. Peralta-Hernández, AracelyHernández-Ramírez, Jose L. Guzmán-Mar, LuisHinojosa-Reyes, Giancarlo R. Salazar-Banda and Carlos A.Martínez-Huitle).19. Use of Diamond Films in Organic Electrosynthesis(Siegfried R. Waldvogel, Axel Kirste and Stamo Mentizi).Part V. Bioelectrochemical Applications.20. Diamond Sensors for Neurochemistry (Bhavik AnilPatel).21. DNA Modified Diamond Films (Nianjun Yang and Christoph E.Nebel).Index.