Research Progress on Preparation and Tribological Investigation of Sol-Gel-Derived Ceramic-based Ultra-Thin Films
溶胶—凝胶法陶瓷超薄膜的制备及其摩擦学研究进展

Ceramic based ultra thin films are promising candidates as protective coatings for wear resistance, anticorrosion, and heat resistance against oxidation, which possess superior physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. The processes to prepare sol gel ceramic based ultra thin films are introduced. The recent progress of the tribological investigation on the resulting ceramic based ultra thin films is reviewed. The characterization of the ceramic based ultra thin films is briefed, and the topics to be furthered are suggested as well.