Abstract
In this study, friction behaviour of as-deposited and N+ ion-implanted nanocrystalline diamond films was investigated. In as-deposited film, the friction coefficient in ambient and humid condition was 0.8. Such a high value is explained by the formation of strong bonds across the sliding interfaces. In contrast, under similar test condition, friction coefficient of N+ ion-implanted film was ∼0.07. The significant decrease in friction coefficient is ascribed to the formation of covalent CNx phase which limits the formation of strong bonds in sliding interfaces.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 886-905 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Philosophical Magazine |
| Volume | 95 |
| Issue number | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - 14-03-2015 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics