Abstract: A use of a filament in 3D printing is disclosed. The filament includes a thermoplastic polymer and detonation nanodiamonds. The filament exhibits increased tensile strength and thermal conductivity and higher glass transition temperature compared to filaments not including detonation nanodiamonds. 3D items produced with the filament exhibits increased tensile strength and thermal conductivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion. The method comprises adjusting pH of zeta negative carboxylated nanodiamond suspension to at least 7, and subjecting the pH adjusted suspension to beads milling. The present invention further relates to zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion comprising zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles and a liquid medium, wherein zeta potential of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion is over ?37 mV measured at pH over 7, zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particle concentration in the dispersion is over 2 wt-% and D90 average primary particle size distribution of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles is from 2 nm to 12 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing zeta positive hydrogenated nanodiamond particles, and to a method for producing zeta positive single digit hydrogenated nanodiamond dispersions. The present invention further relates to zeta positive hydrogenated nanodiamond powder and zeta positive single digit hydrogenated nanodiamond dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion. The method comprises adjusting pH of zeta negative carboxylated nanodiamond suspension to at least 7, and subjecting the pH adjusted suspension to beads milling. The present invention further relates to zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion comprising zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles and a liquid medium, wherein zeta potential of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion is over ?37 mV measured at pH over 7, zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particle concentration in the dispersion is over 2 wt-% and D90 average primary particle size distribution of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles is from 2 nm to 12 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion. The method comprises adjusting pH of zeta negative carboxylated nanodiamond suspension to at least 7, and subjecting the pH adjusted suspension to beads milling. The present invention further relates to zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion comprising zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles and a liquid medium, wherein zeta potential of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion is over ?37 mV measured at pH over 7, zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particle concentration in the dispersion is over 2 wt-% and D90 average primary particle size distribution of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles is from 2 nm to 12 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing zeta positive hydrogenated nanodiamond particles, and to a method for producing zeta positive single digit hydrogenated nanodiamond dispersions. The present invention further relates to zeta positive hydrogenated nanodiamond powder and zeta positive single digit hydrogenated nanodiamond dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion. The method comprises adjusting pH of zeta negative carboxylated nanodiamond suspension to at least 7, and subjecting the pH adjusted suspension to beads milling. The present invention further relates to zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion comprising zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles and a liquid medium, wherein zeta potential of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion is over ?37 mV measured at pH over 7, zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particle concentration in the dispersion is over 2 wt-% and D90 average primary particle size distribution of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles is from 2 nm to 12 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing zeta positive hydrogenated nanodiamond particles, and to a method for producing zeta positive single digit hydrogenated nanodiamond dispersions. The present invention further relates to zeta positive hydrogenated nanodiamond powder and zeta positive single digit hydrogenated nanodiamond dispersion.

Abstract: A mild, acid- and alkali-free purification method of detonation nanodiamond material from water-insoluble metal-containing impurities and product obtained thereof. The products thus obtained include nanodiamond and diamond-containing detonation blend. The method is implemented by an impact treatment of the detonation nanodiamond material with aqueous or water organic solutions of chelating agents in concentrations 0.5-20 wt. % at elevated temperature, wherein the weight-percent ratio of the detonation nanodiamond material to an undiluted chelating agent is substantially 1 to 0.2. Impact treatment of the detonation nanodiamond material in chelating agent solution may include boiling, ultrasonication, cavitational disintegration, and harsh treatment in sealed chamber at temperatures of up to about 300° C. and high pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal plating solution comprising at least one source of metal ions and detonation nanodiamonds, wherein the detonation nanodiamonds are substantially free of negatively charged functionalities, and to a method for producing the solution. The present invention further relates to metal plating method and to a metallic coating comprising metal and detonation nanodiamonds substantially free of negatively charged functionalities.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides nanodiamonds containing thermoplastic thermal composites. The nanodiamond containing thermoplastic thermal composite comprises from 0.01 to 80 wt.-% of nanodiamond particles, from 1 to 90 wt.-% of at least one filler, and from 5 to 80 wt.-% of at least one thermoplastic polymer. The present disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing the nanodiamonds containing thermoplastic thermal composites, and to use of the nanodiamonds containing thermoplastic thermal composites.

Abstract: A method for producing a composition comprising at least one filler and a nanodiamond material, and a composition comprising a nanodiamond material and at least one filler is disclosed. Further, a method for producing a nanodiamond containing thermal composite, and a nanodiamond containing thermal composite comprising nanodiamond material, at least one filler and at least one polymer is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal plating solution comprising at least one source of metal ions and detonation nanodiamonds, wherein the detonation nanodiamonds are substantially free of negatively charged functionalities, and to a method for producing the solution. The present invention further relates to metal plating method and to a metallic coating comprising metal and detonation nanodiamonds substantially free of negatively charged functionalities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluoropolymer coating having improved tribological properties, which coating comprises nanodiamond particles in a concentration between 0.01 wt. % and 5 wt. %, wherein said fluoropolymer coating is obtained by drying and curing a slurry composition comprising said fluoropolymer and said nanodiamond particles, wherein the zeta potential of the nanodiamond particles is over ?30 mV at pH higher than 8. The invention also relates to a slurry composition which can be used for producing said fluoropolymer coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing zeta positive hydrogenated nanodiamond particles, and to a method for producing zeta positive single digit hydrogenated nanodiamond dispersions. The present invention further relates to zeta positive hydrogenated nanodiamond powder and zeta positive single digit hydrogenated nanodiamond dispersion.

Abstract: A method for producing a composition comprising at least one filler and a nanodiamond material, and a composition comprising a nanodiamond material and at least one filler is disclosed. Further, a method for producing a nanodiamond containing thermal composite, and a nanodiamond containing thermal composite comprising nanodiamond material, at least one filler and at least one polymer is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion. The method comprises adjusting pH of zeta negative carboxylated nanodiamond suspension to at least 7, and subjecting the pH adjusted suspension to beads milling. The present invention further relates to zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion comprising zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles and a liquid medium, wherein zeta potential of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond dispersion is over ?37 mV measured at pH over 7, zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particle concentration in the dispersion is over 2 wt-% and D90 average primary particle size distribution of the zeta negative single digit carboxylated nanodiamond particles is from 2 nm to 12 nm.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides nanodiamonds containing thermoplastic thermal composites. The nanodiamond containing thermoplastic thermal composite comprises from 0.01 to 80 wt.-% of nanodiamond particles, from 1 to 90 wt.-% of at least one filler, and from 5 to 80 wt.-% of at least one thermoplastic polymer. The present disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing the nanodiamonds containing thermoplastic thermal composites, and to use of the nanodiamonds containing thermoplastic thermal composites.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides nanodiamonds containing thermoplastic thermal composites. The nanodiamond containing thermoplastic thermal composite comprises from 0.01 to 80 wt.-% of nanodiamond particles, from 1 to 90 wt.-% of at least one filler, and from 5 to 80 wt.-% of at least one thermoplastic polymer. The present disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing the nanodiamonds containing thermoplastic thermal composites, and to use of the nanodiamonds containing thermoplastic thermal composites.

Abstract: A mild, acid- and alkali-free purification method of detonation nanodiamond material from water-insoluble metal-containing impurities and product obtained thereof. The products thus obtained include nanodiamond and diamond-containing detonation blend. The method is implemented by an impact treatment of the detonation nanodiamond material with aqueous or water organic solutions of chelating agents in concentrations 0.5-20 wt. % at elevated temperature, wherein the weight-percent ratio of the detonation nanodiamond material to an undiluted chelating agent is substantially 1 to 0.2. Impact treatment of the detonation nanodiamond material in chelating agent solution may include boiling, ultrasonication, cavitational disintegration, and harsh treatment in sealed chamber at temperatures of up to about 300° C. and high pressure.