Studies on Nanocomposite Coatings: Processing, Characterisation and Properties

超硬纳米复合涂层是一种相对较新的材料，在制造业中得到了广泛的应用。该项目的主要目标是：(A)开发和优化一系列新型超硬纳米复合材料的制造技术；(B)基本了解残余应力、微观结构和成分之间的关系；以及(C)评估包括耐磨性在内的断裂力学性能。主要研究成果是改善了这些新型纳米复合涂层的基础知识，从而实现了超硬纳米材料的最佳加工。

Superhard nanocomposite coatings are relatively new materials that have found many applications in the manufacturing industries. The main objectives of this project are: (a)development and optimisation of fabrication techniques for a range of novel superhard nano-composites; (b) fundamental understanding of the relationships between residual stress, microstructure and composition; and (c) evaluations of fracture-mechanical properties including wear-resistance. Major research outcomes are improved basic knowledge of these novel nanocomposite coatings leading to optimal processing of superhard nano-materials.