Abstract:
An electrochemical cell for treating a fluid, the electrochemical cell comprising: a plurality of electrodes comprising solid sheets of electrically conductive diamond material; and a support structure for supporting the plurality of electrodes with a fluid flow path defined between the plurality of electrodes, wherein the plurality of electrodes includes at least a first set of electrodes at a first point along the fluid flow path and at least a second set of electrodes at a second point along the fluid flow path, wherein the second point lies downstream from the first point along the fluid flow path, wherein the first and second set of electrodes have separate electrical connections, and wherein the electrical connections for each of the first and second sets of electrodes are configured to periodically switch polarity.
Abstract:
A method of fabricating synthetic diamond material using a microwave plasma activated chemical vapour deposition technique is provided which utilizes high and uniform microwave power densities applied over large areas and for extended periods of time. Products fabricated using such a synthesis technique are described including a single crystal CVD diamond layer which has a large area and a low nitrogen concentration, and a high purity, fast growth rate single crystal CVD diamond material.