Feb

20

Carbon Nitride Material That Rivals Diamond Can Be Produced

February 20, 2024 | Leave a Comment

University of Edinburgh scientists have solved a decades-long puzzle and unveiled a near unbreakable substance that could rival diamond, as the hardest material on earth. Experts say the breakthrough opens doors for multifunctional materials to be used for industrial purposes including solar panels and photodetectors, protective coatings for cars and spaceships, and high-endurance cutting tools. […]

Dec

3

Making Carbon Harder Than Diamonds at Room Temperature

December 3, 2015 | Leave a Comment

North Carolina State University scientists have discovered a new phase of solid carbon, called Q-carbon, which is distinct from the known phases of graphite and the hardest substance of all, diamond. Phases are distinct forms of the same material. For example graphite is one of the solid phases of carbon and diamond is another. They […]

Jul

27

Diamond for Tillage

July 27, 2011 | 4 Comments

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM in Freiburg and their partners in the RemBob project are working on coating plowshares with diamond-like carbon (DLC) to reduce friction.  When it comes to moving earth, a significant amount of energy is used in food production, fuel production and construction. Less friction equals less […]

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