Scientists bent diamond and discovered it can generate electricity
Diamond is famous for being hard. Try bending a normal diamond, and the experiment is unlikely to end well. But scientists have now made diamond so thin that it can flex — and discovered that bending it produces something unexpected: electricity. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Researchers have demonstrated that ultrathin membranes made from…
Scientists have discovered that ultrathin diamond membranes can generate electricity when bent, a property known as piezoelectricity. This finding contradicts the traditional belief that conventional diamond is not piezoelectric. The research could lead to the development of tiny sensors, electronics, and other devices that can function in harsh environments where conventional materials struggle.
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