Microstructure and friction behaviour in nanocrystalline diamond films

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

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)886-905
Number of pages20
JournalPhilosophical Magazine
Volume95
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14-03-2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics

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