METHODS OF FABRICATING POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND BY FUNCTIONALIZING DIAMOND NANOPARTICLES, GREEN BODIES INCLUDING FUNCTIONALIZED DIAMOND NANOPARTICLES, AND METHODS OD FORMING POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND CUTTING ELEMENTS

摘要

Method of fabricating polycrystalline diamond include functionalizing surfaces of diamond nanoparticles with fluorine, combining the functionalized diamond nanoparticles with a polymer to form a mixture, and subjecting the mixture to high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) conditions to form inter-granular bonds between the diamond nanoparticles. A green body includes a plurality of diamond nanoparticles functionalized with fluorine, and a polymer material interspersed with the plurality of diamond nanoparticles. A method of forming cutting element includes functionalizing surfaces of diamond nanoparticles with fluorine, and combining the functionalized diamond nanoparticles with a polymer to form a mixture. The mixture is formed over a body, and the mixture and the body are subjected to HPHT conditions to form inter-granular bonds between the diamond nanoparticles and secure the bonded diamond nanoparticles to the body.