... nanotribology contact angle abrasion adhesion dry friction nanohardness hydrophobicity nanoindentation micro tribology sliding surface properties and characterization surface roughness and asperities surface treatments wear mechanisms wettability Since the discovery of gold coating...

...Said Jahanmir; Andrew Z. Hunsberger; Hooshang Heshmat Hydrogenated diamondlike carbon (H-DLC) coatings provide excellent wear resistance and low friction for bearing applications. However, the use of such coatings with aqueous lubricants could pose some difficulties due to the hydrophobic nature...