Akhan raises funds for lab-grown diamonds
At a Glance
Section titled âAt a Glanceâ| Metadata | Details |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 2022-02-21 |
| Journal | C&EN Global Enterprise |
| Authors | Craig Bettenhausenï»ż |
Abstract
Section titled âAbstractâThe lab-grown diamond start-up Akhan has raised $20 million from private investors. Akhanâs core technology is a set of methods to deposit nanocrystalline diamond films onto substrates. The firm says its flagship diamond coating can make cell phone screen glass 10 times as tough as untreated glass. It can also make diamond semiconductor wafers, and the synthetic diamond has high thermal conductivity that can help manage heat in electronics. Akhan says it will use the money to expand its staff and its R&D and manufacturing facility near Chicago.