The diamond films with (1 1 1) orientation were grown on silicon-tip a
rrays bq microwave-plasma chemical vapor deposition (MW PCVD). The dia
mond was preferentially grown on the top of the tips, and it can be ex
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ience B.V. All rights reserved.