METAL–FULLERENE FILMS AND COATINGS. PRODUCTION AND SOME PROPERTIES

The structure of fi lms and coatings obtained by condensation of metal (Cu, Al, Ni, Ti) atoms and C60-fullerene molecules from combined fl ows of these atoms and molecules in a vacuum and the electrical and frictional properties of the indicated fi lms and coatings were investigated. It was established that the introduction of fullerenes into metal fi lms and coatings substantially changes their structure and the electrical and frictional characteristics (by several times in some cases) even if the content of C60 in them comprises 1.0 wt.%. It is shown that fullerenes can be used to advantage for control of the structure and properties of materials.
   
Author:  E. M. Shpilevsky, S. A. Filatov, G. Shilagardi, P. Tuvshintur,b and D. Ulam-Orgikh
Keywords:  fi lms, coatings, fullerene, metal–fullerene complex, friction coeffi cient, wear, electrical resistance
Page:  1543