Fluorescent Fe Embedded Magnetic Nanodiamonds Made by Ion Implantation

Sci Rep. 2019 Feb 4;9(1):1297. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-37820-z.

Abstract

We demonstrate fluorescent Fe embedded magnetic nanodiamonds by ion implantation and two-step annealing. The diamond characteristics with a highly ordered core and a graphite surface layer are maintained after the implantation process. After the two-step annealing process, a bright red fluorescence associated with nitrogen-vacancy centers is observed. These new fluorescent magnetic nanodiamonds can be used as a dual-function in vivo tracer with both optical visibility and magnetic resonance imaging capabilities. They are potentially useful for the more advanced in vivo biological and medical applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't