The year 2023 stands as a pivotal chapter in the chronicles of diamond research

marked by a series of exciting progress that have illuminated the multifaceted potential of this extraordinary material. The editors of Functional Diamond selected some key research achievements of 2023

including electronics

quantum science

MEMS

heat dissipation

electrochemistry

diamond growth

and optics. As we navigate through the highlights encapsulated in this retrospective

it becomes evident that the research progress has not only broadened the horizons of scientific understanding but has also laid the foundation for unprecedented possibilities in diverse fields.