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Structure and Mechanical Properties of Ceramic Nanocomposite Coatings

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Trends in Nanoscale Mechanics

Part of the book series: ICASE/LaRC Interdisciplinary Series in Science and Engineering ((ICAS,volume 9))

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Current research on ceramic nanocomposite coatings is reviewed, with emphasis placed on recent developments in two-phase ceramic nanocomposites. Results on the structure, mechanical properties, and tribological characteristics of Ti-C:H and Ti-Si-N coatings are highlighted. Potential applications of ceramic nanocomposite coatings to surface engineering of macro- and micro- scale mechanical systems are discussed.

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  1. Mechanical Engineering Department, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA

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Meng, W.J., Voyiadjis, G.Z. (2003). Structure and Mechanical Properties of Ceramic Nanocomposite Coatings. In: Harik, V.M., Salas, M.D. (eds) Trends in Nanoscale Mechanics. ICASE/LaRC Interdisciplinary Series in Science and Engineering, vol 9. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0385-7_4

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