Current protocols for synthesizing monodisperse platinum (Pt) nanoparticles typically
involve the use of hydrocarbon molecules as surface‐capping ligands. Using Pt …

Carbon-based materials including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and graphene have been
demonstrated as extraordinary lubricating materials due to its specific structure and …

The mechanical components' friction and wear are the main factors to reduce the lifetime
and cause the energy loss of machine. In this work, the alkyl-functionalized black …

Successful deployment of carbon nanomaterials in many applications, such as sensing,
energy storage, and catalysis, relies on the selection, synthesis, and tailoring of the surface …

Amorphous carbon (aC) films exhibit properties that make them attractive for a wide range of
applications in automotive components. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) …

This critical overview analyzes the relations between deposition conditions and structure for
hydrogen-free carbon films, prepared by vacuum arc deposition. The manifold of film …

Metallic bipolar plates (BPPs) are considered promising alternatives to traditional graphite
BPPs used in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Major auto companies, such …

The paper reports on carbon coatings deposited by accelerated C 60 ion beam irradiation
onto the VT1-0 titanium alloy surface at different substrate temperatures, considering …

Stainless-steel bipolar plates (BPPs) are widely used in place of graphite bipolar plates in
proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Amorphous hydrogenated carbon (aC: H) …

The morphology, composition, and bonding character (carbon hybridization state) of
continuous, ultra-thin (thickness∼ 60 nm) nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) membranes are …