New Method Develops Lab-Grown Diamonds in Just 150 Minutes

A breakthrough technique significantly reduces the time and pressure needed to create synthetic diamonds, potentially transforming the gemstone market.

• Researchers have developed a new method that creates lab-grown diamonds in just 2.5 hours, a process that typically takes weeks.
• The technique uses a mix of liquid metals and gases at lower pressures and temperatures than traditional methods.
• This innovation could lead to cost reductions and increased production of synthetic diamonds, challenging the traditional diamond mining industry.
• The potential for larger, commercially viable diamonds and applications in quantum computing are anticipated as the technology advances.
• Environmental and ethical benefits are highlighted as lab-grown diamonds do not require mining, reducing ecological impact.

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