Laser shocks turn plastic into ultra-small, high-purity nanodiamonds

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What happened

Nanodiamonds are tiny diamond particles that usually measure mere millionths of a millimeter.

They are extremely hard, stable and heat-resistant and highly adaptable for various purposes in medicine, new materials, catalysis and energy technology.

Key facts

  • Nanodiamonds are tiny diamond particles that usually measure mere millionths of a millimeter.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:40:06 UTC.

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