Entitled 'Applications of diamond films: A review', the publication represents  the first ever review that provides an overview of the entire spectrum of CVD diamond applications, from their development in the 1990s to their current state in mid-2024.

It is a highly comprehensive review, discussing mechanical applications, as well as applications in electrochemistry, high-power electronic devices, quantum technology, thermal management, electron-emission devices, diamond composite materials, optics, radiation detectors, X-ray lenses, dosimeters, biomedical applications, diamond anvil cells, nuclear fusion applications, and nuclear betavoltaic batteries.

The award comes with a prize of $200.