Abstract: A promising strategy to reduce nosocomial infections related to prosthetic meshes is the prevention of microbial colonization. To this aim, prosthetic meshes coated with antimicrobial thin films are proposed. ...

This work presents the fabrication of two-dimensional diffraction gratings in diamond-like carbon (DLC) thin films, with applications in computer-generated holography and micro optics. In order to achieve high diffraction ...

In this work, we have studied the influence of the substrate surface condition on the roughness and the structure of the nanostructured DLC films deposited by High Density Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition. Four methods ...

In this work, we have studied the influence of the substrate surface condition on the roughness and the structure of the nanostructured DLC films deposited by high-density plasma chemical vapor deposition Four methods were ...

Diamond-like carbon (DLC), also known as amorphous hydrogenated carbon (a-C:H), are a class of materials with excellent mechanical, tribological and biological properties. When the DLC films are enhanced with other elements, ...

The research of nanostructured super hard materials in the form of coatings or thin films with advanced properties has enabled the development of new studies providing important scientific and technological developments ...

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films have awaked growing interest due to its outstanding mechanical and tribological properties such as high hardness, high wear resistance, chemical inertness, and low friction coefficient. This ...

The great interest in using diamond-like carbon (DLC) thin films is justified by their remarkable properties. The DLC film may incorporate other atomic elements depending on the precursor gas and the deposition conditions ...

To improve the wear resistance of cutting tools made of high-speed steel, the Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating appears as a promising alternative. There are several methods to assess wear, however, it is a challenge for ...