Diamond-like carbon coatings and methods of making the same

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a diamond-like carbon coating is provided. The diamond-like carbon coating may include a substrate and a diamond-like carbon film formed on the substrate. The diamond-like carbon film may include a plurality of layers of diamond-like carbon. A first layer of diamond-like carbon in the diamond-like carbon film is softer than a second layer of diamond-like carbon in the diamond-like carbon film. In some embodiments, the diamond-like carbon coating may further include a barrier layer and/or a UV protection layer formed between the substrate and the diamond-like carbon film. In some embodiments, the diamond-like carbon coating may further include a hydrophobic layer formed on the diamond-like carbon film. The diamond-like carbon coating is optically transparent.

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