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Title: Structure and tribological performance of diamond-like carbon based coatings for aerospace component processing
Authors: Podgoric, S
Jones, BJ
Bulpett, R
Franks, J
Troisi, G
Keywords: Amorphous thin films;Chromium;Friction;Surface structure;Morphology;Roughness and topography;Diamond-like carbon;Epoxy resin
Issue Date: 2009
Publisher: The Surface Science Society of Japan
Citation: e-Journal of Surface Science and Nanotechnology, 7: 459 - 464, Apr 2009
Abstract: This work examines diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings deposited by plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) as an environmentally friendly alternative to chromium plating in restoration of worn or damaged aircraft components. DLC coatings offer superior mechanical properties; however, high internal stresses and poor adhesion can prevent the deposition of thick films. This work examines a series of layered structures based on epoxy-resin interlayers with DLC applied as a surface film. Wear testing and examination with scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy lead to the development of an optimum DLC/epoxy system with wear characteristics superior to those of chromium-plated steel. This new coating system has a great potential in restoring aircraft components in a more efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
Description: Copyright @ 2009 The Surface Science Society of Japan
URI: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ejssnt/7/0/7_0_459/_article
http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/6729
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1380/ejssnt.2009.459
ISSN: 1348-0391
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