Adaptive multicomponent nanocomposite coatings in surface engineering

Nanocomposite Based Multifunctional Coatings

Advanced Characterisation of Nanocomposite Coatings

Nanocomposite coatings are systems comprised of two or more phases. Such multiphase coatings are becoming increasingly important as they offer the possibility of tailoring the coating architecture and achieving exciting new properties. An understanding of the coating nanostructure is important to complete the classic processing-structure-properties relationship and expedite the development of n...

TiC-based nanocomposite coatings as electrical contacts

This Thesis concerns the advanced surface engineering of novel TiC-based nanocomposite and AgI electrical contact materials. The objective is to make industrially applicable coatings that are electrically conductive and wear-resistant, and have a low coefficient of friction. I have studied electrical contact systems consisting of a Cu substrate with a Ni diffusion barrier and loading support, a...

Hard Nanocomposite Coatings , Their Structure and Properties

Multicomponent Alloying for Improved Hard Coatings

Coatings are vital to protect and to increase the productivity of cutting tools in high speed and dry cutting applications. During the cutting operation the temperature may exceed 1000 oC it is therefore necessary that the coatings withstand high temperatures. A lot of development and research has been carried out during the last 30 years on finding new coating material systems providing enhanc...