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Diamond-like carbon (DLC) and fluorinated diamond-like carbon (F-DLC) films were deposited via pulsed cathodic arc deposition on pretreated nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) and polyurethane (PU) rubber substrates. Both DLC and F-DLC films showed a more...

Fluorinated diamond-like carbon (F-DLC) coating is biologically safe, provides superior antibacterial properties, and shows promise in preventing postoperative peri-implant infections. However, potential negative effects of this coating on in vivo bo...

Deposition techniques of direct current and radio-frequency magnetron sputtering were used to separately prepare TiN/C microstructural composite layer and fluorinated diamond-like carbon (FDLC) film on monocrystalline silicon. The aim was to investig...

A nano porous polyethersulfone (PES) membrane is widely used for aspects of nanofiltration, such as purification, fractionation and dialysis. However, the low-blood-compatibility characteristic of PES membrane causes platelets and blood cells to sti...

Peri-implant infection is a serious complication in surgical procedures involving implants. We conducted an in vitro study to determine whether the use of a fluorinated diamond-like carbon (F-DLC) coating on a titanium alloy surface can prevent peri-...

A route to reducing the wear of the metal counterpart in the friction of meatal against diamond-like carbon (DLC) is to form a lubricating tribofilm on the metal counterface. However, in liquid lubricating conditions, the formation of tribofilm can b...

The present study evaluates the cytotoxicity of a previously synthesized conjugate of betulinic acid (BA) with the penetrating cation F16 on breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) and human fibroblast (HF) cell lines, and also shows the mechanism underlying i...

The poor adhesion between the DLC film and rubber restricts its application of seals. Introducing a suitable interlayer can bolster the adhesion of the coating or film. In this study, nitrogen-doped diamond-like carbon (N-DLC) emerged as the optimal...

This research paper investigates the tribological performance of diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings doped with rare earth metals (europium and gadolinium) as well as pure DLC lubricated with ionic liquid additives (trihexyltetradecylphosphonium bis(2...

Non-hydrogenated diamond-like carbon (DLC) films and molybdenum-doped diamond-like carbon (Mo-DLC) films were deposited by direct current magnetron sputtering. The formation was carried out on Si (100) wafers. The influence of molybdenum concentratio...

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings enhance tool wear resistance across various temperatures. The sp³/sp² bond ratio within DLC significantly impacts its properties and thermal stability. Elevated temperatures can alter DLC’s structure, while me...

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings are widely used in industries that require high durability and wear resistance, and low friction. The unique characteristics of DLC coatings allow for the possibility of creating adsorption sites for lubricant addit...

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films are valued for their high hardness and wear resistance, but their application in harsh environments is limited by high internal stress and poor corrosion resistance. Co-doping with transition metals offers a promising...

Ultralow friction is achieved by ZrO₂ as the friction mate material for DLC (Diamond like carbon) films under various environments. Coefficient of friction (CoF) of ZrO₂/DLC films is as ultra low as 0.02 in ambient air at the temperature of 200 °C, a...

A composite lubricating system that combines solid and liquid lubrication can create a synergistic effect by leveraging the strengths of both types of lubricants. Solid lubrication coatings possess advantageous load-bearing abilities and exhibit low...

In this research, nitrogen-doped diamond-like carbon (N-DLC) coatings were deposited on Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) substrates using direct current magnetron sputtering (DC-MS) under varying bias voltages. This study aimed to explore environmental...

With the global shift in energy structure and the advancement of the “double carbon” strategy, methanol has gained attention as a clean low-carbon fuel in the engine sector. However, the corrosion–wear coupling failure caused by aci...

Fasciola hepatica remains a global health and economic concern, and treatment still relies heavily on triclabendazole. At the parasite–host interface, F. hepatica calcium-binding proteins (FhCaBPs) have a unique EF-hand/DLC-like domain fusion f...

The urea cycle has been found to be closely associated with certain types of cancers and other diseases such as cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. An analytical method for the precise quantification of urea cycle amino acids (arginine...

Earias vittella Fabricius is a potential cotton and okra pest in South Asia. The realized heritability, risk assessment, and inheritance mode of Bacillus thuringiensis Kurstaki (Btk) resistance were determined in the Dipel-selected (DIPEL-SEL) E. vit...

This paper reports a simple and cost-effective procedure to coat hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) with a well-adherent Ni-P film by using the electroless plating method. A HNBR surface functionalization process was first optimized, creati...

The heart is an essential organ in the human body. It contains various types of cells, such as cardiomyocytes, mesothelial cells, endothelial cells, and fibroblasts. The interactions between these cells determine the vital functions of the heart. The...

The air suspension system has become more and more popular in heavy vehicles and buses to improve ride comfort and road holding. This paper focuses on the evaluation of the dynamic load reduction at all axles of a semi-trailer with an air suspension...