Nature is still the main focus of scientific and technological research, particularly in
nanotechnology and because of its remarkable properties; nanotechnology has acquired …

Ceramics and ceramic reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs) are widely used in
severe working conditions and have been applied in biomedical, aerospace, electronic, and …

The article reports on the enhanced hardness of nanocomposite coatings, their thermal
stability, protection of the substrate against oxidation at temperatures above 1000° C, X-ray …

While positive correlation between fracture toughness and H/E and H 3/E 2 has been
reported for some ceramic coatings, we outline an argument that such correlation cannot be …

The demand for robust engineering materials demonstrating good tribological performance
under arduous service conditions has forged the development of novel coating materials …

This article reports on the investigation of cracking of hard, 3–5 μm thick Zr–Cu–O, Zr–Cu–C,
Ti–Cu–C and Si–Me–N (Me= Ta, Zr, Mo, W) magnetron sputtered nanostructured films using …

The article reports on flexible hard nanocomposite coatings prepared by magnetron
sputtering. It is shown that the flexible hard nanocomposite coatings (i) represent a new …

Advanced bioceramics have played integral roles in treatment modalities for damaged or
diseased human joints and osseous defects. This paper reviews the uses and properties of …

Over the past decades, hard and super hard ceramic coatings have been developed and
widely used in various industrial applications. Meanwhile, an increasing number of studies …

Technological challenges in future surface engineering applications demand continuously
new material solutions offering superior properties and performance. Concepts for the …