Nanodiamonds (NDs) are diamond phase carbon nanomaterials that were initially used for their strong abrasive properties and as lubricant additives for industrial applications. Now they are impacting a broad range of markets including batteries, supercapacitors, skincare, biomedicine, coatings and plastics.
Main types of commercial NDs produced are categorized as high-pressure high temperature (HPHT) nanodiamonds, CVD diamond and detonation nanodiamonds (DND). Extremely small amounts of nanodiamond additives can modify a variety of thermal and mechanical properties in various parent materials. Properties include:
- Diamond core: highest hardness (167 Gpa) and wear resistance
- Highest thermal conductivity (2300 W/mK)
- High electrical resistivity (10m13 Ωcm)
- Low thermal expansion (1.0x10-6 K-1)
- Wide band gap (5.47 eV {300 K})
- High refractive index (2.417)
- Low specific gravity (3.52)
- Chemical/radiation resistance
- Large surface area (250- 450 m2/g)
- High & controllable chemical activity of the surface
- Environmentally friendly (green additives)
Main current applications of Nanodiamonds in terms of volume demand are:
- Fine polishing abrasives
- Coatings additives (galvanic and electroless)
- Lubricant additives (oils and grease)
- Reinforcing polymer fillers
Other applications that will gain commercial prominence include skincare, biomedicine (e.g. drug delivery and biosensors) and batteries.
Report contents include:
- Types of nanodiamonds and properties
- Production methods by producer
- Applications, benefits, market megatrends, market drivers for use of nanodiamonds, technology challenges, competing materials, market demand
- Markets for nanodiamonds including
- electroplating and anti-wear/friction coatings
- Global consumption of nanodiamonds to 2033, by market (tons)
- In depth company profiles of 30 nanodiamonds producers and product developers, including types produced, products, target markets, production capabilities, contact details. Companies profiled include Adamas, Carbodean, Daicel, Hyperion, NDB and Ray Techniques