COMPOSITES COMPRISING NANOSTRUCTURED DIAMOND AND METAL BORIDE FILMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME

摘要

Disclosed are composites comprising a substrate, a diamond film, and a metal boride film disposed between the susbtrate and the diamond film. Also disclosed are methods for producing the composites. Generally, the disclosed composites exhibit superior hardness and wear and corrosion resistance. The disclosed methods provide a superior approach to formation of well-adhered substantially graphitic carbon free diamond films.