by Peerawatt Nunthavarawong (Editor), Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa (Editor), Suchart Siengchin (Editor), Kuniaki Dohda (Editor)
Diamond-like
carbons (DLCs) display a number of attractive properties that make them
versatile coating materials for a variety of applications, including
extremely high hardness values, very low friction properties, very low
gas permeability, good biocompatibility, and very high electrical
resistivity, among others. Further research into this material is
required to produce hydrogen-free DLC films and to synthesize it
together with other materials, thereby obtaining better film properties.
Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings: Technologies and Applications
examines emerging manufacturing technologies for DLCs with the aim of
improving their properties for use in practical applications.
- Discusses DLC coatings used in mechanical, manufacturing, and medical applications
- Details recent developments in the novel synthesis of DLC films
- Covers
advances in understanding of chemical, structural, physical,
mechanical, and tribological properties for modern material processing
- Highlights methods to yield longer service life
- Considers prospects for future applications of emerging DLC technologies
This work is aimed at materials science and engineering researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals.
