Optimized Tribological Performance of Nitrogen-Doped Diamond-like Carbon Films on NBR: Influence of Bias Voltage of DC Magnetron Sputtering
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 environmentally friendly, low-wear, and non-lubricating seal co...
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| description | 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 environmentally friendly, low-wear, and non-lubricating seal coatings to enhance the durability of rubber sealing products, which predominantly operate under dynamic sliding conditions. By reducing the coefficient of friction (CoF), the friction and wear on rubber products can be significantly minimized, extending their lifespan. This investigation thoroughly examined the microstructure, mechanical properties, and tribological behavior of the N-DLC films. Among the coatings, the one produced at a bias voltage of −50 V demonstrated superior hardness, elastic modulus, and the lowest CoF in comparison to those prepared with 0, −100, and −200 bias voltages. This optimal combination of properties resulted in an exceptionally low wear rate of 10<sup>−9</sup> for the film deposited at −50 V, indicating its outstanding wear resistance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-415d0fd6a7db4bf591b6a4583aa423d82024-04-12T13:23:47ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912024-03-0114756410.3390/nano14070564Optimized Tribological Performance of Nitrogen-Doped Diamond-like Carbon Films on NBR: Influence of Bias Voltage of DC Magnetron SputteringTao Yang0Changxin Han1Qiaoyuan Deng2Feng Wen3Special Glass Key Laboratory of Hainan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, ChinaSpecial Glass Key Laboratory of Hainan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, ChinaSpecial Glass Key Laboratory of Hainan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, ChinaSpecial Glass Key Laboratory of Hainan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, ChinaIn 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 environmentally friendly, low-wear, and non-lubricating seal coatings to enhance the durability of rubber sealing products, which predominantly operate under dynamic sliding conditions. By reducing the coefficient of friction (CoF), the friction and wear on rubber products can be significantly minimized, extending their lifespan. This investigation thoroughly examined the microstructure, mechanical properties, and tribological behavior of the N-DLC films. Among the coatings, the one produced at a bias voltage of −50 V demonstrated superior hardness, elastic modulus, and the lowest CoF in comparison to those prepared with 0, −100, and −200 bias voltages. This optimal combination of properties resulted in an exceptionally low wear rate of 10<sup>−9</sup> for the film deposited at −50 V, indicating its outstanding wear resistance.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/7/564NBRDLC filmsnitrogen-dopedbias voltagetribological properties |
| spellingShingle | Tao Yang Changxin Han Qiaoyuan Deng Feng Wen Optimized Tribological Performance of Nitrogen-Doped Diamond-like Carbon Films on NBR: Influence of Bias Voltage of DC Magnetron Sputtering Nanomaterials NBR DLC films nitrogen-doped bias voltage tribological properties |
| title | Optimized Tribological Performance of Nitrogen-Doped Diamond-like Carbon Films on NBR: Influence of Bias Voltage of DC Magnetron Sputtering |
| title_full | Optimized Tribological Performance of Nitrogen-Doped Diamond-like Carbon Films on NBR: Influence of Bias Voltage of DC Magnetron Sputtering |
| title_fullStr | Optimized Tribological Performance of Nitrogen-Doped Diamond-like Carbon Films on NBR: Influence of Bias Voltage of DC Magnetron Sputtering |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimized Tribological Performance of Nitrogen-Doped Diamond-like Carbon Films on NBR: Influence of Bias Voltage of DC Magnetron Sputtering |
| title_short | Optimized Tribological Performance of Nitrogen-Doped Diamond-like Carbon Films on NBR: Influence of Bias Voltage of DC Magnetron Sputtering |
| title_sort | optimized tribological performance of nitrogen doped diamond like carbon films on nbr influence of bias voltage of dc magnetron sputtering |
| topic | NBR DLC films nitrogen-doped bias voltage tribological properties |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/7/564 |
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