Nanodiamonds (NDs) have excellent mechanical and optical properties, large surface area, easy bioconjugation and high biocompatibility, which makes them especially appealing for various potential applications. In recent years, NDs have received considerable attention in nanomedicine, and some noteworthy progress has been achieved. This review summarizes the synthetic routes and unique properties of NDs. In addition, the recent progress of NDs in nanomedical applications, including bioimaging, drug delivery and biosensing, is also discussed. We further provide an outlook towards the future developments and applications of NDs.

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纳米金刚石：纳米医学中的合成、性质和应用

纳米金刚石 (NDs) 具有优异的机械和光学性能、大表面积、易于生物共轭和高生物相容性，这使得它们对各种潜在应用特别有吸引力。近年来，NDs在纳米医学中受到了相当大的关注，并取得了一些值得注意的进展。这篇综述总结了 NDs 的合成路线和独特的性质。此外，还讨论了 ND 在纳米医学应用中的最新进展，包括生物成像、药物递送和生物传感。我们进一步展望了 ND 的未来发展和应用。