Protective multi-component thin films at the surface of cutting tools have been significantly
developed to reduce wear and friction. The present work investigates the effect of substrate …

This article presents theoretical and experimental findings on the stability of orthorhombic
(Mo 1− x Nb x) 2 BC phase in magnetron sputtered coatings, where molybdenum is …

While transition metal carbides (TMCs) exhibit favourable mechanical properties, alloying
according to the valence electron concentration (VEC) has the potential to further enhance …

Wear can be decreased by applying protective multi-element thin films on the surface of
mechanical components (eg, cutting tools and brake discs). The current study examines how …

A combination of time-averaged mass spectroscopy (MS), time-averaged optical emission
spectroscopy (OES), and plasma transport modeling was employed to understand the …

We have demonstrated the growth of NbC-Amorphous C films that manifest a well-known
nanocomposite structure (Klages and Memming, 1990; Nedfors et al., 2011; Sala et al …

(V, Mo) N is theoretically predicted to have high hardness and fracture toughness and is a
promising material for the application on protective hard coatings. However, the toughness …

Transition metal carbides have attracted a lot of attention in recent years due to their
possible use in protective coatings, catalytic materials, and electronics. They have also been …