Superfast laser pulses convert carbon nanofibers to diamond at room temperature

As much mystique as they've been given by companies with vested interest, diamonds are little more than lumps of carbon. In science applications, diamond is useful as a tough protective coating and for optical devices, but its relative rarity on Earth makes it difficult to get. Now, researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated a new way to convert carbon nanofibers and nanotubes into diamond fibers that can be performed in a lab more easily than existing techniques... Continue Reading Superfast laser pulses convert carbon nanofibers to diamond at room temperature Category: Materials Tags: Carbon Diamonds Laser Nanomaterials North Carolina State University