Thermally induced chemical decomposition of organic materials in the absence of oxygen is
defined as pyrolysis. This process has four major application areas:(i) production of carbon …

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings have gained wide attraction, due to ultra-low coefficient
of friction, high resistance to wear, excellent mechanical properties, and inert to chemical …

Silver (Ag) do** in carbon matrix have shown promising results in anti-bacterial potency.
Adhesion of diamond-like-coating (DLC) on steel substrates is inferior; however, this can be …

The ideal cutting-tool coating material is characterized by unique chemical and physical
properties to achieve excellent cutting performance, a good thermal barrier effect, and a high …

Nowadays, the rapid improvements in the medical and pharmaceutical fields increase the
diversity and use of drugs. However, problems such as the use of multiple or combined …

Abstract Diamond-like carbon (DLC)/CrN multilayer composite films with different
modulation ratios were prepared by high power pulsed magnetron sputtering (HPPMS). The …

To address the compatibility issues between the hardness and thickness of DLC coatings
and to improve the erosion resistance of engine blades, a thick DLC coating was prepared …

Ni and B co-doped diamond-like carbon (Ni/B-DLC) films were synthesized on the surface of
AZ91D magnesium alloy by electrodeposition under mild environment. The formation …

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) composite films doped with ceria were synthesized on LY-12
aluminum alloys by electrodeposition. The effects of ceria concentration on the …

Carbon coatings doped with Ag nanoparticles (aC/Ag) are promising materials to enhance
ureteral stents' biological, mechanical, and tribological properties. This paper aims to assess …