Diamane

Diamane is a newly discovered carbon nanoallotrope that displays exceptional mechanical, optical, electrical, thermal, and vibrational properties, which can be an asset for new technologies. This book comprehensively covers the physics, synthesis, functionalization, characterization and advanced technological applications of diamane and their functional derivatives.

Diamane is a newly discovered carbon nanoallotrope that displays exceptional mechanical, optical, electrical, thermal, and vibrational properties, which can be an asset for new technologies. This book comprehensively covers the physics, synthesis, functionalization, characterization and advanced technological applications of diamane and their functional derivatives. The recent advances in nanodiamond and related nanomaterials are discussed, along with a special focus on the use of diamane for flexible electronics, optoelectronics, quantum electronics, solar cells, supercapacitors, batteries, and next-generation energy storage devices. New updates are provided on the effect of doping and structural twist on the electrochemical performance of electrode materials based on fluorinated and hydrogenated diamane and 2D diamonds. The book also covers the physical and chemical properties of diamanes and diamanoids, including applications.

Key Features

• Covers the physics, synthesis, functionalization, characterization, and advanced technological applications of diamane and their functional derivatives
• Covers recent advances in nanodiamond and related nanomaterials with a special focus on the use of diamane for flexible electronics, optoelectronics, quantum electronics, solar cells, supercapacitors, batteries, and next-generation energy storage devices
• Includes a discussion of nanodiamond more widely to provide sound background of research related to diamane and 2D diamonds
• Provides new updates about the effect of doping and structural twist on the electrochemical performance of electrode materials based on fluorinated and hydrogenated diamane and 2D diamonds

1 Introduction to different types of 2D carbon and nanodiamond

2 Structural and physical properties of diamanes

3 Synthetic approaches for diamane

4 Role of temperature and pressure in the fabrication of diamane and its derivative

5 Moiré diamanes through fluorination and hydrogenation

6 Properties of diamane anchored with different groups

7 Diamanoids and diamane oxide synthesis and properties: an overview

8 Synthesis, properties, and overview of nanodiamonds

9 DFT studies of diamane and 2D diamonds: properties and applications

10 Fine-tuning fabrication parameters for high-grade diamane and derivatives