What this is
BDD Lab is an independent effort to fabricate boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes. Conductive diamond used in electrochemistry for its wide potential window, low background current, and chemical durability.
The growth method is microwave plasma CVD, chosen because it has no heated filament in contact with the gas, removing a source of metal contamination that matters for electrode-grade diamond.
Where it stands
This is an active build. The reactor, its control and safety systems, and the characterization instruments are being developed and built in-house. The current focus is growth and per-sample characterization.
There is no product for sale yet. This page exists to mark the work and make it easy to get in touch.
Who
Joaquin Valdez. Background in semiconductor technology, building BDD Lab from the ground up.