Abstract
Nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) films are prospective materials for micro/nanoelectromechanical systems (M/NEMS), due to their unique mechanical and tribological properties. In the present study, we report N + ion implantation on NCD films, which exhibit superhydrophobic properties and ultra low friction coefficient contrary to as-deposited films. Interestingly, in microtribo-test, super low friction coefficient is observed due to the formation of carbonaceous transferlayer on the ball counter body. However, in nanotribo-test, high friction coefficient is obtained which is caused by severe deformation of ball due to the absence of stable transfer layer.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 184-194 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Tribology International |
| Volume | 57 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01-2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films