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ReviewACS omega2026

Advances in Doping Modification and Processing of Diamond-like Carbon Coatings: A Review.

Zheyu Zhang, Bonghyun Jo, Wenning Chen, Kelvian T Mularso, Hyun Suk Jung

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Review in ACS omega, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Zheyu ZhangSchool of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7301-0474
Bonghyun JoSchool of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
Wenning ChenDepartment of Future Energy Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
Kelvian T MularsoSchool of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
Hyun Suk JungSchool of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7803-6930

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review provides an overview of the fundamental properties and classification of diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings, exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to optimize coating performance in light of recent advancements. It then delves into a detailed discussion on the modification of DLC coatings through the doping of various elements, encompassing modifications ranging from tribological to biological to optical aspects. Furthermore, it consolidates and compares findings from prior research to illustrate the impact of different variables, such as the type of dopant elements, proportion of dopants, and doping methods, on DLC coatings. Finally, we summarize the preparation methods for DLC coatings based on the research papers of the last 10 years and outline their respective advantages and disadvantages.

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PMCPMC12980197

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