[HTML][HTML] Review of transition-metal diboride thin films

M Magnuson, L Hultman, H Högberg - Vacuum, 2022 - Elsevier
We review the thin film growth, chemistry, and physical properties of Group 4–6 transition-
metal diboride (TMB 2) thin films with AlB 2-type crystal structure (Strukturbericht designation …

Recent developments in surface science and engineering, thin films, nanoscience, biomaterials, plasma science, and vacuum technology

M Mozetič, A Vesel, G Primc, C Eisenmenger-Sittner… - Thin Solid Films, 2018 - Elsevier
Nanometer-sized structures, surfaces and sub-surface phenomena have played an
enormous role in science and technological applications and represent a driving-force of …

Ferromagnetic TM 2 BC (TM= Cr, Mn) monolayers for spintronic devices with high Curie temperature

YZ Abdullahi, ZD Vatansever, F Ersan… - Physical Chemistry …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Transition metal boro-carbide (TM2BC) structures crystallize in the layered orthorhombic
structure in their bulk phases. In this study, however, we find that TM2BC (TM= Cr, Mn) prefer …

[HTML][HTML] Prediction of fracture and damage in micro/nano coating systems using cohesive zone elements

S Rezaei, S Wulfinghoff, S Reese - International Journal of Solids and …, 2017 - Elsevier
For reasons of wear resistance and better performance, manufacturing tools are frequently
applied with coatings. Such coatings should be made of materials with satisfactory lifetime …

Effects of transition metals on physical properties of M2BC (M= V, Nb, Mo and Ta): a DFT calculation

P Barua, MM Hossain, MA Ali, MM Uddin… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2019 - Elsevier
In the present study, the effects of transition metals on structural, electronic, elastic, optical
and thermodynamic properties of M 2 BC (M= V, Nb, Mo and Ta) have been investigated …

TMB2C (TM= Ti, V): 2D transition metal borocarbide monolayer with intriguing electronic, magnetic and electrochemical properties

X Yao, J Ji, Y Lin, Y Sun, L Wang, A He, B Wang… - Applied Surface …, 2022 - Elsevier
Designing two-dimensional materials with intriguing electronic and magnetic properties
holds great potential for electronic and spintronic device application. By means of density …

Fracture toughness of Mo2BC thin films: Intrinsic toughness versus system toughening

R Soler, S Gleich, C Kirchlechner, C Scheu… - Materials & Design, 2018 - Elsevier
The fracture behaviour and microstructure evolution of sputtered Mo 2 BC films as a function
of their deposition temperature is studied. Bipolar pulsed direct current magnetron sputtering …

Strengthening Mo2BC ceramic by a two-step sintering process

Z Zhang, S Wang, X Pang, J Liu, L Zhu, Z Feng… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Mo 2 BC ceramic has potential application value in structural fields due to its high strength
and hardness. However, the microstructures and mechanical properties of ceramics are …

Numerical and experimental studies on crack nucleation and propagation in thin films

A Harandi, S Rezaei, SK Aghda, C Du, T Brepols… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The prediction of damage and cracking patterns in ceramic thin films plays a vital role in the
optimal design thereof. In this study, we focus on developing a numerical framework to …

Insights into structural changes during scratch deformation of ductile coating systems: Plastic flow, microstructural transformations, and crack development

S Romankov, YC Park, A Serikkanov… - Tribology …, 2025 - Elsevier
This study investigates the structural changes occurring during the scratch deformation of
ductile materials, focusing on a composite aluminum (Al) coating on a steel substrate …