Effect of N + ion implantation on micro/nanotribological properties of nanocrystalline diamond films

Kalpataru Panda, N. Kumar*, B. K. Panigrahi, S. R. Polaki, S. Dash, A. K. Tyagi, I. Nan Lin

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)184-194
Number of pages11
JournalTribology International
Volume57
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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