Correlating atomic-resolution structure to the properties of transition metal nitride coatings
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: L2,3 edge).This also raises some concerns about understanding experimentally measured hardness values in multilayers using the nanoindentation method.By using atomic-resolution energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, we further corroborated that such a homogenous solid solution zone formed upon loads [3].We recently found a new deformation mechanism of a high vacancy-mediated WNx/TiN multilayer through quantitative electron microscopy analysis, theoretical calculations enabled by ab initio molecular dynamics, and combined with mechanical testing [5]. ConclusionsAdvanced electron microscopy methods reveal the atomic and electronic structures of transition metal nitride coatings, which allows correlating the structure with properties at the atomic scale and leads to new findings.These exciting findings shed light on the design of novel multilayer coatings for applications.
Source: BIO Web of Conferences
Authors: Zaoli Zhang, Zhuo Chen, Yong Huang
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanics of Materials
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403495726