Development of DLC coating architectures for demanding functional surface applications through nano- and micro-mechanical testing
- Submitting institution
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The University of Huddersfield
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 67
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.surfcoat.2015.05.050
- Title of journal
- Surface and Coatings Technology
- Article number
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- First page
- 334
- Volume
- 284
- Issue
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- ISSN
- 0257-8972
- Open access status
- Out of scope for open access requirements
- Month of publication
- August
- Year of publication
- 2015
- URL
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- Supplementary information
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
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- Number of additional authors
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3
- Research group(s)
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- Proposed double-weighted
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- Reserve for an output with double weighting
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- Additional information
- Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings have many attractive properties, they are superhard, have low friction coefficient and bio-compatible. This allowed their wide use in many applications. Being in essence ceramic coating DLC is susceptible to cracking under extreme load. We have shown that dense very hard films crack much easier under the same conditions than the not fully densified and slightly softer cmaterial. The finding has a universal applicability. This work allows international academic community and manufacturers to optimise coating properties for demanding applications such as automotive and energy generation. The work is also used for body implants.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
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- English abstract
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