The main aim of this paper is to demonstrate the practical use of nano-indentation and
scratch testing in determining mechanical properties of thin coatings. We place our …

With the increase in the global human population, the adequate supply of resources has
become limited. The necessity of the hour is for the development of technology engendering …

Implant-related infection of biomaterials is one of the main causes of arthroplasty and
osteosynthesis failure. Bacteria, such as the rapidly-emerging Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) …

Nanotechnology has received increasing attention and is being applied in the transportation
vehicle field. With their unique physical and chemical characteristics, nanomaterials can …

The fundamental property which often dictates the performance of a coating is its adhesion
to the substrate and thus there are many techniques to measure adhesion. The choice of …

Silver-doped organic− inorganic hybrid coatings were prepared starting from
tetraethoxysilane-and triethoxysilane-terminated poly (ethylene glycol)-block-polyethylene …

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films have proven quite advantageous in many tribological
applications due to their low friction coefficient, their extreme hardness, and more recently …

To study the effects of surface roughness and contact load on the friction behavior and
scratch resistance of polymers, a set of model thermoplastic olefins (TPO) systems with …

Publisher Summary Functional coating systems can be fabricated by different deposition
techniques. Among the above processes, plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition …

Scratch-resistant coatings based on 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane and
tetraethylorthosilicate with a cross-linking agent and different amounts of colloidal silica are …