Nanoindentation test is known as a powerful method for non-destructive characterization
and analysis of mechanical properties of nanoscale materials. In this method, the indenting …

Abstract The multicomponent Ti-B-Si-C hard coatings consisting of different hard phases
have varied uses in tool, heavy duty as well as microelectronic industries, The fractural …

Regarding quality inspection of technologically important nanocomposite hard coatings
based on Ti, B, Si, C, and N and bioceramics such as hydroxyapatite that are used in small …

Nanomechanical resonator-based sensing devices are used in medical diagnostics based
on their high-frequency dynamic behavior. Cantilevers fall into the category of …

Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology has made it possible for the
semiconductor industry to construct systems and devices on silicon substrates …

The incorporation of nitrogen during sputtering of silicon carbide (Sisingle bondC) target
facilitates formation of different technologically significant phases. The bonding nature in …

Chip-ceramic interconnect is increasingly vital in high-density IC especially in high-
frequency applications, making the reliability of solder joints with underfill material in this …

Automotive components involving glass are coated with hard materials for protection
against, UV glaze, EM interference, abrasion, and thermal shock. Thermally resistant …

Medical diagnostics and, to a lesser extent, pharmacy is two of the most prominent
applications of organic conducting polymers (CPs). Polymers that conduct electricity, such …

Two different types of lead‐free solder joints Cu/(Sn3. 0Ag0. 5Cu)/Cu and Cu/Sn/(Sn3.
0Ag0. 5Cu)/Sn/Cu have been investigated. Joints are produced following the transient liquid …