Optimization of the hot-filament chemical vapor deposition setup: Investigating the effect of filament placement and exploring the growth conditions for diamond synthesis

The hot-filament chemical vapor deposition (HF-CVD) method is widely used for the synthesis of thin films of polycrystalline diamond. These films are used in a broad range of applications, such as coating material on cutting tools, heat spreaders, and electrochemical sensors. HF-CVD offers some unique advantages in terms of simplicity, low...