Tribomechanical Properties of a Carbon-Based Nanolayer Prepared by Nitrogen Ion Beam Assisted Deposition for Finger Joint Replacements

Figure 7

Coefficient of friction versus the number of cycles for modified specimens (IBAD 20 nm, IBAD 40 nm) in comparison with coated specimen without ion bombardment (C 40 nm) and unmodified control specimen (Ti6Al4V).