Metal–Fullerene Films and Coatings. Production and Some Properties

The structure of films and coatings obtained by condensation of metal (Cu, Al, Ni, Ti) atoms and C60-fullerene molecules from combined flows of these atoms and molecules in a vacuum and the electrical and frictional properties of the indicated films and coatings were investigated. It was established that the introduction of fullerenes into metal films and coatings substantially changes their structure and the electrical and frictional characteristics (by several times in some cases) even if the content of C₆₀ in them comprises 1.0 wt.%. It is shown that fullerenes can be used to advantage for control of the structure and properties of materials.