Detonation nanodiamonds: New aspects in the theory and practice of synthesis, properties and applications

Abstract

The review describes the current state of research concerning detonation nanodiamonds, including production, methods of studying the properties and applications. The main achievements in the theory and practice of synthesis of detonation nanodiamonds over the past 15 years are addressed systematically; the influence of control factors on this process, performed using single or mixed explosives, are discussed. A new highly economical and environmentally friendly method for chemical purification of nanodiamonds is described. The operational characteristics of new materials based on nanodiamonds are presented. The application prospects of nanodiamonds in traditional and new fields are demonstrated. The bibliography includes 214 references. # 2020 Uspekhi Khimii, ZIOC RAS, Russian Academy of Sciences and IOP Publishing Limited