“…By using reactions which are prevalent in synthetic organic chemistry as well as those used for modifying silicon surfaces, many different methods for diamond functionalization have been developed. These include reactions involving radical initiators such as organic peroxides, , halogenation of diamond surfaces with subsequent organic functionalization, − electrochemical reduction of diazonium salts, and photochemical terminations at varying energies (172 nm, 7.2 eV) (254 nm, 4.9 eV). , By terminating the surface with molecules which have reactive groups at the exposed interface, further modifications such as DNA or protein attachment for use in sensing applications can be achieved. ,,,, …”