Diamond synthesis from organic materials under high pressure performed for the first time more than half a century ago is now in high demand for the needs of nanoelectronics and biomedicine due to the possibility of obtaining nanodiamonds of high structural perfection. Institute for High Pressure Physics RAS being a pioneer in diamond synthesis in metallic solutions and unconventional media is a recognized leader in the promotion of new trends in the synthesis of nanodiamonds free from metallic impurities. In this short review we consider a most likely scenario of hydrocarbon carbonization with the formation of nano- and microcrystal diamonds.

Keywords: diamonds, synthesis, high pressure, organic compounds, nanodiamonds PACS: 62.50.−p, 81.05.ug, 81.40.Vw (all) DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.2018.04.038375 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2019/2/g/ 000466030200007 2-s2.0-85067784446 2019PhyU...62..199E Citation: Ekimov E A, Kondrin M V "Nontraditional synthesis of nano- and microcrystal diamonds under high static pressures" Phys. Usp. 62 199–206 (2019) BibTexBibNote ® (generic) BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks TY JOUR TI Nontraditional synthesis of nano- and microcrystal diamonds under high static pressures AU Ekimov, E. A. AU Kondrin, M. V. PB Physics-Uspekhi PY 2019 JO Physics-Uspekhi JF Physics-Uspekhi JA Phys. Usp. VL 62 IS 2 SP 199-206 UR https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2019/2/g/ ER https://doi.org/10.3367/UFNe.2018.04.038375 Received: 2nd, July 2018, accepted: 25th, April 2018 Оригинал: Екимов Е А, Кондрин М В «Нетрадиционный синтез нано- и микрокристаллических алмазов при высоких статических давлениях» УФН 189 208–216 (2019); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.2018.04.038375