Physical vapour deposition (PVD) is a well-known technology that is widely used for the
deposition of thin films regarding many demands, namely tribological behaviour …

Separators in batteries have a great influence on their performance and safety, where both
the properties of the separator and the separator–electrode interfaces affect ion diffusion …

Surface properties of the material can affect the efficiency and behavior of the material when
in service. Modifying and tuning these surface properties to meet the specific demand for …

The high power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) discharge is a recent addition to
plasma based sputtering technology. In HiPIMS, high power is applied to the magnetron …

High power pulsed magnetron sputtering (HPPMS) is an emerging technology that has
gained substantial interest among academics and industrials alike. HPPMS, also known as …

Advanced coatings play an important role in a wide range of industrial applications. These
coatings are commonly used in machining tools due to their high hardness and wear …

High-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) is a promising sputtering-based ionized
physical vapor deposition technique and is already making its way to industrial applications …

The first overview of this topic begins with some historical aspects and a survey of the
principles of the gas aggregation method. The second part covers modifications of this …

Titanium carbide (TiC) coatings are widely used in several industrial applications, including
tooling and tribological applications. These materials are used due to their mechanical …

Chromium Nitride (CrN) coatings have widespread utilization across numerous industrial
applications, primarily attributed to their excellent properties. Among the different methods …