Diamonds, often regarded as the hardest naturally occurring material on Earth, have long captured the interest of scientists and industry experts.
Their extraordinary qualities have led to a wide range of applications, from precision cutting tools to high-tech electronics. One persistent problem has been the tendency to crack.
Phys.org tells us that a recent breakthrough study undertaken by a team of Beihang University chemists, materials scientists, and aeronautical engineers revealed a groundbreaking discovery: synthetic diamonds can now heal themselves at room temperature.
This incredible discovery, published in the journal Nature Materials, has the potential to transform the diamond industry and open up new avenues for manufacturing extremely durable materials for a wide range of uses.
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