Eco-friendly thick and wear-resistant nanodiamond composite hard coatings deposited on WC–Co substrates

Mohamed Ragab Diab, Mohamed Egiza, Koki Murasawa, Hiroshi Naragino, Abdelhamid El-Shaer, Tsuyoshi Yoshitake

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Abstract

Nanodiamond composite (NDC) films, synthesized using an environmentally friendly PVD coaxial arc plasma deposition technique on commercial cemented carbide (Co 6 wt%) substrates without the need for substrate heating, chemical etching of Co, and chemical gases. These NDC coatings, crafted under specific discharge power conditions (5.2 J/pulse, 120 V, and 1 Hz), with or without a substrate biasing (−100 V, 40 kHz, and 35 % duty cycle), exhibit a distinctive nanostructure characterized by nanodiamond grains embedded in an amorphous carbon (a-C) matrix. Highlighting remarkable mechanical characteristics attributed to highly energetic ejected carbon ion. The coatings boast high hardness (H = 65–82 GPa), Young's modulus (E = 688–780 GPa), plasticity index (H/E = 0.094–0.105), and brittle fracture resistance (H3/E2 = 0.58–0.9 GPa). Additionally, these NDC films manifest a substantial thickness of 7 μm due to low internal stress, along with superior adhesion, anti-wear resistance, and a low friction coefficient (0.1–0.09) through dry sliding against an Al2O3 counterpart. Raman analysis substantiates the nanocomposite structure of the film, underscoring the influential role of biasing in enhancing the characteristics of these environmentally friendly and wear-resistant NDC coatings. Nevertheless, the application of a negative bias led to increased internal stress levels (1.28 to 4.53 GPa), adversely impacting the adhesion between the film and substrate, resulting in a decrease from HF3 to HF6 as per Rockwell C indentation. NDC coatings hold significant potential for extending the lifespan of cutting tools and improving overall machining performance.

Original languageEnglish
Article number130517
JournalSurface and Coatings Technology
Volume479
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 15 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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