Thin films based on transition-metal carbides exhibit many interesting physical and chemical
properties making them attractive for a variety of applications. The most widely used method …

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra of sputter-etched nc-TiC/aC nanocomposite
thin films published in literature show an extra feature of unknown origin in the C1s region …

The anti-friction of diamond-like carbon (DLC) is achieved by a well-developed
carbonaceous transfer layer, and Ti-doped DLC is developed into a robustly built-up …

This article reports on interrelationships between x-ray structure, mechanical properties,
coefficient of friction μ⁠, and wear coefficient k of∼ 3000 m thick nc-TiC/aC nanocomposite …

Niobium-carbide nanocomposite coatings with a carbon content varying from 43 to 64at.%
were deposited by dual DC magnetron sputtering. X-ray diffraction, x-ray photoelectron …

Titanium carbide/amorphous-carbon (TiC/aC: H) nanocomposite coatings deposited by
pulsed unbalanced reactive magnetron sputtering have been investigated in terms of …

Quaternary super hard Ti–Si–C–N coatings with different carbon contents were deposited
on high-speed steel substrates by pulsed direct current plasma-enhanced chemical vapor …

In the past, the development of modern engines and transmissions would have been
impossible without advanced lubricant additive chemistry and proper lubricant formulation …

Thin film nanocomposites of nanocrystalline TiC embedded in a matrix of amorphous carbon
have been prepared by nonreactive unbalanced dc-magnetron sputtering. These samples …

Friction and wear between moving surfaces is unavoidable and is an important reason for
failure of mechanical components. A wear‐resistant and low‐friction coating can prolong the …