Nanodiamond

Natural nanodiamond aggregates from the Popigai impact structure, Siberia, Russia.[1]
Internal structure of the Popigai nanodiamonds.[1]
Internal structure of synthetic nanodiamonds.[1]
Electron micrograph of detonation nanodiamonds

Nanodiamonds, or diamond nanoparticles, are diamonds with a size below 100 nanometers.[2] They can be produced by impact events such as an explosion or meteoritic impacts. Because of their inexpensive, large-scale synthesis, potential for surface functionalization, and high biocompatibility, nanodiamonds are widely investigated as a potential material in biological and electronic applications and quantum engineering.[3][4]

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  3. ^ Feinberg, Ashley (April 9, 2014). "How These Microscopic Diamonds Are Going to Shape the Future". Gizmodo.
  4. ^ Mochalin, V. N.; Shenderova, O.; Ho, D.; Gogotsi, Y. (2011). "The properties and applications of nanodiamonds". Nature Nanotechnology. 7 (1): 11–23. doi:10.1038/nnano.2011.209. PMID 22179567.