Advances in Thin Films, Nanostructured Materials, and Coatings - Selected Papers from the 2018 International Conference on 'Nanomaterials: Applications & Properties'

Preface

Contents

Abstract

Thin Film Deposition by Plasma Beam of a Vacuum Arc with Refractory Anodes

1 Introduction

2 Conventional Vacuum Arc

2.1 Cathode Spot, Jet, the Effective Voltage

2.2 Model of Cathode Spot and Plasma Jet Generation [16]

3 Plasma Cleaning. Macroparticle Separation

3.1 Disadvantages

3.2 Hot Refractory Anode Vacuum Arc (HRAVA)

3.3 Vacuum Arc Black Body Assambly (VABBA)

3.4 Experimental Methodology and Conditions

3.5 Setup and Measurements

4 Results

4.1 Effective Voltages

4.2 HRAVA Parameters. Film Deposition

5 Conclusions

References

Multilayer Design of CrN/MoN Superhard Protective Coatings and Their Characterisation

1 Introduction

2 Deposition of Coatings

3 Experimental Details

4 Results and Discussion

5 Conclusions

References

Structure and Properties of Combined Multilayer Coatings Based on Alternative Triple Nitride and Binary Metallic Layers

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

DSC Investigations of the Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Phase Transformation Behaviour in (Zr–Ti–Nb)N Coatings Deposited by CA-PVD

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details

3 Results and Discussions

4 Conclusions

References

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Multilayered ?-AlN/?-BCN Coatings Depending on Flux Density During Target B4C Sputtering

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Methods

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Mass Transfer Model of Sputtering from Rod-Like Targets for Synthesis of Multielement Nanocoatings

1 Introduction

2 Mass Transfer Model

3 Conclusion

References

Self-organized Growth by Sputtering and Other PVD Techniques

1 Introduction

2 General Notions of “Self”-Processes and Selectivity

2.1 Self-organization and Self-assembly

2.2 General Types of Selectivity

3 Types of Self-organized Growth by Deposition

3.1 Stranski–Krastanov Growth

3.2 Surface Directed Self-organized Growth

3.3 Low-Temperature Plasma-Assisted Growth

4 Known Approaches to Selective Fabrication of Porous Metal Layers

4.1 Porosity According to Existing Structure Zone Models

4.2 Porous Metal Layers by Traditional Techniques

5 Plasma-Assisted Self-organized Growth Under Quasi-Equilibrium Conditions

6 Conclusion

References

On the Possibility of Training Demonstration of the Giant Magnetoresistance Effect in Higher School

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details

3 Method and Technology of Demonstration

3.1 Longitudinal Magnetoresistance (Dependence R? = R?(B))

3.2 Transverse Magnitude (Dependence R? = R? (B))

4 Results and Discussion

5 Conclusions

References

Multifractal Analysis of the Surfaces of Protective (TiAlSiY)N, Me1?xN/CrN and Me1?xN/ZrN Coatings

1 Introduction

2 Models and Methods

3 Results and Discussion

References

Multilayer Nickel–Copper Metal Hydroxide Coating as Cathode Material for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

1 Introduction

2 Materials and Methods

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Effect of Nano-Structured Factors on the Properties of the Coatings Produced by Detonation Spraying Method

1 Introduction

2 General Information

2.1 Objectives

2.2 Materials and Conditions for Obtaining the Coatings

2.3 Techniques and Equipment

3 Results and Discussion

3.1 Microstructure of Coatings

3.2 Phase Analysis of Coatings

3.3 Fine Structure of Coatings

4 Analytical Evaluations of Coating Operational Properties

5 Summary

References

Nanostructures in Welded Joints and Their Interconnection with Operation Properties

1 Introduction

2 General Information

2.1 Objectives

2.2 Welded Joints Materials and Their Fabrication Conditions

2.3 Techniques and Equipment for Research

3 Results and Discussion

3.1 Results of Mechanical Tests

3.2 Mircostructures of Welded Metal and HAZ

3.3 Fine Structure of Welded Metal and HAZ

3.4 The Experimental-Analytical Technique of Estimation of Strengthening

4 Conclusions

References

Development of a Controlled In Situ Thin-Film Technology for Porous Anodic Alumina-Based Nanostructures

1 Introduction

2 Experiment

3 Results

4 Conclusions

References

The Structure and Tribological Properties of Ni/MoS2 Composite Layers Formed on Aluminum and Its Alloys

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Method

3 Results

4 Conclusions

References

The Effect of Organic Additives on the Microstructure, Microhardness and Friction Coefficient of Ni/WS2 Composite Coatings

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details

2.1 Production of Coatings

2.2 Examination of Coatings

3 Results and Discussion

3.1 Visual Assessment of Coatings

3.2 Microstructure of Coatings

3.3 Microhardness of Coatings

3.4 Coefficients of Friction of Coatings

4 Conclusions

References

Effect of Temperature on the Growth of Pores in Binary Bi/Sn Films

1 Introduction

2 Experimental

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Method for Identification of Optical Resonances of Metal Films

1 Introduction

2 Methods and Materials

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Complex Method of the Composite Nanocoatings Formation

1 Introduction

2 Materials and Methods

3 Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

The Role of a Thin Aluminum Film in the Reconstruction of Silicon’s Near-Surface Layers

1 Introduction

2 Methodology

3 Results

4 Conclusions

References

Structure and Optical Properties of CNx–Ni and CNx–EuCl3 Core/Shell Nanostructured Films

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details and Films Preparation

3 Formation of Nanostructural Hybrid Ni@CNx-Films on Growth Substrate Surface

4 Structural and Optical Properties of the Carbon Nitride Fullerene-Like Films Doped with EuCl3

5 Conclusions

References

Acoustic Activation of Radiation Defect Migration in Nanocrystalline Material Under Neutron or Ion Bombardment

1 Introduction

2 Mathematical Model

3 Calculation Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites for Novel Heating Elements

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Section

2.1 Materials

2.2 Electrical Measurement

3 Results and Discussion

References

The Investigation of the Welding Process of Different-Type Polyethylenes

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Part

3 Research Results

4 Conclusions

References

Functional Selective Nanostructured Coatings Synthesized by Low-Temperature Ion-Plasma Method on Polymeric Substrates

1 Introduction

2 Technology of the Thin Films Growth

2.1 The Hybrid Helicon-Arc Ion-Plasma Deposition Technique

2.2 Samples Preparation

3 The Optical and Structure Characterization

4 The IR Blocking Properties

5 Conclusions

References

Estimating Qualitative Parameters of Aluminized Coating Obtained by Electric Spark Alloying Method

1 Introduction

2 Analysis of Main Achievements and Publications

3 Methodology of Research

4 The Study Results

5 Estimating Heat Resistance Characteristic of Aluminized Surface Layers Obtained by the ESA Method

6 Conclusions

References

Thin ZnO:Al and CdS Films’ Optical Properties

1 Introduction

2 Experiment

3 Results and Discussion

4 Volt-Amps Diagram (CVD) of Heterostructure ZnO:Al/CdS/Cd1?XZnxTe

5 Conclusions

References

Excitation of Vortex-Antivortex Pairs in Thin Superconducting Films and Superlattices

1 Introduction

2 Experimental

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Channeling of Magnetic Flux in YBa2Cu3O7?? Superlattices

1 Introduction

2 Experimental

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Effect of Temperature on Phase Formation in Thin Bilayer Ni/GaAs Films

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Approach

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Detection of Unreliable Superluminescent Diode Chips Using Gamma-Irradiation

1 Introduction

2 Experiment and Results

2.1 Samples, Testing and Irradiation Conditions

2.2 Irradiation and Burn-In Test Experiments

2.3 Active Region Investigation

3 Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Structural Features and Properties of Biocompatible Ti-Based Alloys with ?-Stabilizing Elements

1 Introduction

2 Preparation Techniques and Structural Features

3 Properties

3.1 Mechanical Behavior

3.2 Biocompatibility

3.3 Corrosion Behavior

4 Conclusions

References

Stain Effect on the Properties of Polar Dielectric Thin Films

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details

2.1 Preparation of ST Films

2.2 Preparation of KNN Films

2.3 Characterization of the Films

3 Results

3.1 Structure and Microstructure

3.2 Electrical Properties

4 Discussion

5 Conclusions

References

Determination of the Percolation Threshold for (FeCoZr)x(SiO2)(100?x) Nanocomposite

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Mechanisms of Surface State Formation at Si/SiO2 Interface in the Nanosized MOS Transistors

1 Introduction

2 Generation of Surface States in Nanosized MOS Transistors

2.1 Physical Mechanisms of Surface State Generation

2.2 Empirical Model of Surface State Formation

3 Description of Samples

4 Analysis Results

5 Conclusions

References

ZnO Doped Nanosized Composite Material Based on Hydroxyapatite and Sodium Alginate Matrix

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusion

References

AC Dependence of Electrical Properties of SiOx/ZrO2 Multilayer Nanocomposites with Si Nanocrystals

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References

Effect of Implantation Temperature and Annealing on Synthesis of ZnSe Nanocrystals in Silica by Ion Implantation

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Details

3 Results and Discussion

4 Conclusions

References