Grain boundary effects in nanocrystalline diamond from LT transport measurments

Key Points

• Electrical conductivity varies significantly due to grain boundary effects in nanocrystalline diamond, enhancing its application potential.
• Key metrics indicate substantial changes in conductivity with temperature variations observed in the measurements.
• Assessment using low-temperature transport measurements provides insights into defect behavior and its role in conductivity.
• Potential implications for improved design of nanocrystalline diamond-based electronic devices and materials exist.