Scientists used graphene, another form of carbon, but a good conductor of electricity to transform their new diamonds into conductors.
Diamonds, the hardest known naturally occurring material, are a good conductor of heat but cannot conduct an electrical charge. Now, a collaboration of researchers from institutes such as the Zhengzhou University, Henan Academy of Sciences, Ningbo University, and Jilin University have successfully developed diamonds that are capable of conducting electricity, the South China Morning Post reported. at depths of up to 155 miles under the surface of the Earth.
Using nanodiamonds, the researchers synthesized ultrafine diamond grains interconnected with graphene layers. The process was carried out under a moderate temperature range of 2,372-2,732 degrees Fahrenheit and pressure conditions of 12 gigapascals. The new diamonds may not look conventional, but researchers will be able to make them in various sizes and shapes. Image credit:The composite structure of these new diamonds also retains the toughness of diamonds, meaning it won’t be easy to rupture them. The researchers suggest this makes them ideal for use in demanding environments such as air and spacecraft engines.
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