Synthesis Techniques, Properties, and Applications of Nanodiamonds

Abstract

Synthesis methods (ion and laser bombarding, CVD, hydrothermal, ultrasonic, electrochemical, and detonation techniques) for obtaining various forms of nanodiamonds (NDs) are generalized. Structure, physical and chemical properties, functionalization of NDs and composites on its basis are discussed, as well as their applications in medicine, electrochemistry, materials chemistry and technology.