Strengthening mechanisms and deformation behavior of Au/Ag bilayer using nanoindentation

• Published in: Solid state communications Vol. 397; p. 115844
• Main Authors: Mes-adi, H., Lablali, M., Ait ichou, M., Saadouni, K., Mazroui, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2025
• Subjects: Bilayers; Dislocations analysis; Hardness; Load-depth; MD simulations; Microstructural; Nanoindentation; Dislocations analysis; Nanoindentation; MD simulations; Load-depth; Hardness; Microstructural; Bilayers

Thin-film coatings of metals, particularly Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag), have proven to be highly promising for improving the performance and efficiency of micro/nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS). This interest needs to explore their mechanical properties. Here, nanoindentation is used to inve...