Journal of Inorganic Materials

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Recent Advances in Superhard Films

XIAO Xing-Cheng; JIANG Wei-Hui; SONG Li-Xin; HU Xing-Fang   

  1. Shanghai Institute of Ceramics; Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 200050 China
  • Received:1998-09-24 Revised:1998-12-01 Published:1999-10-20 Online:1999-10-20

Abstract: The current achievements in superhard thin films were reviewed. Theoretical research on thehardness of superhard films was surveyed, followed by the discussion on the strengthening mechanisms in different superhard films such as those combined with light elements, nano-compositefilms and nano-multilayers. The perspective on the development of superhard films was also given.

Key words: superhard films, hardness strengthening effects

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