This book provides an in-depth understanding of hard coatings, their evolving technology, and their role in enhancing the performance and durability of materials. It commences by covering the fundamental principles of hard coatings, including their composition, deposition techniques, and characterization methods. It then progresses into the latest advancements in this field, addressing topics such as nanoscale coatings, multifunctional coatings, and environmentally friendly coating technologies. The scope covers both PVD and CVD technologies for hard coatings. Covers hard coatings both by PVD and CVD technologies, their characterization, and wear testingHighlights hard coating usefulness for tools and components and energy applicationsSheds light on hard coating development, mechanism, applications, and characterizationDiscusses coating development technology to their analysis and testing and optimizationIncludes green coatings, materials development for coatings, and optimization of coating technologyThis book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science, and mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
