Tribological characterisation of siliconcarbonitride ceramics derived from preceramic polymers

Novel inorganic polymer derived microreactors for organic microchemistry applications

“…6 It might come from the fact that both AHPCS and PVSZ have been widely used as preceramic precursors for the preparation of high temperature stable SiC and SiCN ceramic materials. 16,17 It has even been claimed that the cured PVSZ polymer can act as a thermally protective coating. 15…”

Indentation analysis of elastic and plastic deformation of precursor-derived Si–C–N ceramics

“…9 In contrast to the deformation behavior under remote loading, permanent plastic deformation in inorganic glasses and amorphous ceramics under contact loading, e.g., by sharp indenters is well documented, and is known to arise due to the tri-axial compressive stress state in the contact zone. 10,11 As precursor-derived ceramics (PDC) are envisaged for tribological applications 12 and in MEM device components 13 where contact loading is prevalent, understanding of the elastic and plastic deformation behavior of these materials under contact loading is important.…”

Correlation of structure and hardness of rf magnetron sputtered silicon carbonitride films

“…6,7,9 Siu C u N coatings are desired for many industrial applications such as turbine engines, blades, and wear resistant coatings for automotive industry to enhance the life as well as the performances of the component. [8][9][10] They also find application in microelectronic mechanical system device fabrication in the form of field emission displays, catalyst support, high temperature semiconducting device, metal and polymer matrix composites, and high temperature applications. 5 Due to their smooth surface morphology, tunable band gap, and stable amorphous structure, they are good prospects for futuristic electronic as well as optoelectronic devices.…”