Characterization of B-C-N hybrid prepared by ion implantation

Ion implantation method is applied to synthesize B–C–N hybrids and their electronic structures are characterized by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. A boron nitride film is deposited on a graphite target by borazine plasma implantation. At the interface between the BN film and the graphite, a variety of bonding combinations including B–N, B–C, and C–N are observed. This proved that B–C–N hybrids are formed by this method.