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Interface Amorphization Controls Maximum Wear Resistance of Multinanolayer DLC/WC Coatings.

Li Ma¹, Narguess Nemati¹, Dae-Eun Kim²

¹Surface Mechanics and Tribology Group, Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

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|March 27, 2024

Summary

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Optimizing multilayer coating thickness enhances wear resistance. A critical bilayer thickness maximizes scratch hardness by confining dislocation motion, but ultra-thin layers (<2 nm) reduce hardness via amorphization.

Keywords:

amorphization diamond-like carbon multilayer coating nanohardness noncoherent interfaces plasticity scratch hardness transmission electron microscopy

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Experimental Multiscale Methodology for Predicting Material Fouling Resistance

Experimental Multiscale Methodology for Predicting Material Fouling Resistance

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Surface Engineering
Tribology

Background:

Multilayer coatings protect surfaces from wear and damage.
Coating structure, specifically layering morphology, is crucial for wear resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of layering thickness on the wear performance of DLC/WC multinanolayer coatings.
To identify the optimal bilayer thickness for enhanced scratch hardness and wear resistance.

Main Methods:

Systematic experimental studies.
Large-scale molecular dynamics (MD) simulations.

Main Results:

A critical bilayer thickness was identified for maximum scratch hardness and wear resistance.
Reducing WC layer thickness below a threshold (2 nm) leads to amorphization and decreased hardness.
Dislocation motion confinement enhances hardness up to a critical thickness.

Conclusions:

The study provides a method for optimizing multinanolayer coating performance.
Understanding the critical thickness is key to designing superior wear-resistant coatings.