Protective Hard Coatings, Gebunden

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This book provides an in-depth understanding of hard coatings, their evolving technology, and their role in enhancing the performance and durability of materials. It commences by covering the fundamental principles of hard coatings, including their composition, deposition techniques, and characterization methods. It then progresses into the latest advancements in this field, addressing topics such as nanoscale coatings, multifunctional coatings, and environmentally friendly coating technologies. The scope covers both PVD and CVD technologies for hard coatings.

• Covers hard coatings both by PVD and CVD technologies, their characterization, and wear testing
• Highlights hard coating usefulness for tools and components and energy applications
• Sheds light on hard coating development, mechanism, applications, and characterization
• Discusses coating development technology to their analysis and testing and optimization
• Includes green coatings, materials development for coatings, and optimization of coating technology

This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science, and mechanical and manufacturing engineering.