Ion irradiation-induced changes in the structure and mechanical properties of metastable
cubic (V, Al) N deposited by reactive high power pulsed magnetron sputtering are …

Transition-metal aluminium nitrides widely used as protective tool coatings are a class of
materials with a combination of high hardness, outstanding wear resistance as well as good …

Superlattices—alternating coherently grown materials of nm thicknesses—proved their
potential for enhancing typically antagonistic properties of ceramics: ductility, hardness, and …

Recently, the favorable impact of O-addition on the oxidation resistance, toughness and
machining performance of Ti 1-x Al x N coatings has attracted a wide range of research …

The prediction of damage and cracking patterns in ceramic thin films plays a vital role in the
optimal design thereof. In this study, we focus on develo** a numerical framework to …