Robert Franz

(Former)

Publications / Theses

  1. 2015
  2. Published

    Energy balance and material fluxes in hard coating deposition processes

    Gassner, M., Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Schalk, N., Franz, R., Weiß, C., Rudigier, H., Holzschuh, H., Bürgin, W., Pohler, M., Czettl, C. & Mitterer, C., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Functional thin films for display and microelectronics applications

    Mitterer, C., Jörg, T., Franz, R., Mühlbacher, M., Sartory, B., Mendez Martin, F. & Schalk, N., 2015, In: Berg- und hüttenmännische Monatshefte : BHM. 160, 5, p. 231-234

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    High-temperature tribological investigations of CrAlN and CrAISiN in ambient and inert atmospheres

    Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Xia, A., Kolozsvari, S. & Franz, R., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearch

  5. Published

    Influence of pulsed bias duty cycle variations on structural and mechanical properties of arc evaporated (Al,Cr)2O3 coatings

    Pohler, M., Franz, R., Ramm, J., Polcik, P. & Mitterer, C., 2015, In: Surface & coatings technology. 282, p. 43-51

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Phase changes observed on AlCr composite cathodes after exposure to cathodic arc plasmas in N2 and O2 atmospheres

    Franz, R., Mendez Martin, F., Hawranek, G. & Polcik, P., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearch

  7. Published

    Structure-property relations in reactively sputtered molybdenum oxide thin films

    Pachlhofer, J., Jachs, C., Franz, R., Franzke, E., Winkler, J. & Mitterer, C., 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  8. 2014
  9. Published

    Asymmetric particle fluxes from drifting ionization zones in sputtering magnetrons

    Panjan, M., Franz, R. & Anders, A., 2014, In: Plasma sources science & technology (Plasma Sources Science and technology). 23, p. 0250071-02500712

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Funktionale Schichten für das Automobil

    Mitterer, C., Saringer, C., Franz, R., Jantschner, O., Terziyska, V. & Daniel, R., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Funktionale Schichten in der µ-Elektronik

    Mitterer, C., Franz, R., Jachs, C., Hofer, A. M., Jörg, T., Pachlhofer, J. & Mühlbacher, M., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    Observation of multiple charge states and high ion energies in high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) and burst HiPIMS using a LaB6 target

    Franz, R., Clavero, C., Bolat, R., Mendelsberg, R. & Anders, A., 2014, In: Plasma sources science & technology (Plasma Sources Science and technology). 23, p. 0350011-03500111

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    Seed layer stimulated growth of crystalline high Al containing (Al,Cr)2O3 coatings deposited by cathodic arc evaporation

    Pohler, M., Franz, R., Ramm, J., Polcik, P. & Mitterer, C., 2014, In: Thin solid films. 550, p. 95-104

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Self-adaptive lubrication mechanisms in hard coatings for different temperature regimes

    Franz, R. & Mitterer, C., 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePresentationResearchpeer-review

  15. 2013
  16. Published

    Drifting potential humps in ionization zones: The "propeller blades" of high power impulse magnetron sputtering

    Anders, A., Panjan, M., Franz, R., Andersson, J. & Ni, P., 2013, In: Applied physics letters. 103, p. 144103-1-144103-4

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Influence of Fe impurities on structure and properties of arc-evaporated AlCrN coatings

    Mühlbacher, M., Franz, R., Paulitsch, J., Rudigier, H., Polcik, P., Mayrhofer, P. H. & Mitterer, C., 2013, In: Surface & coatings technology. 215, p. 96-103

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Ion charge state distributions of Al and Cr in cathodic arc plasmas from composite cathodes in vacuum, argon, nitrogen and oxygen

    Franz, R., Polcik, P. & Anders, A., 2013, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 41, p. 1929-1937

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Vanadium containing self-adaptive low-friction hard coatings for high-temperature applications: a review

    Franz, R. & Mitterer, C., 2013, In: Surface & coatings technology. 228, p. 1-13

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  20. 2012
  21. Published

    Oxidation behaviour and tribological properties of arc-evaporated ZrAlN hard coatings

    Franz, R., Lechthaler, M., Polcik, P. & Mitterer, C., 2012, In: Surface & coatings technology. 206, p. 2337-2345

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Synthesis of functional thin films and process characterisation

    Franz, R., 2012.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Tribological properties of arc-evaporated NbAIN hard coatings

    Franz, R., Lechthaler, M., Polcik, P., Rebelo De Figueiredo, M. & Mitterer, C., 2012, In: Tribology Letters. 52, p. 143-152

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  24. 2011
  25. Published

    Cathodic arc deposition of (Al,Cr)2O3: Macroparticles and cathode surface modifications

    Pohler, M., Franz, R., Ramm, J., Polic, P. & Mitterer, C., 2011, In: Surface & coatings technology. 206, p. 1454-1460

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Oxidation and diffusion study on AlCrVN hard coatings using oxygen isotopes 16O and 18O

    Franz, R., Schnöller, J., Hutter, H. & Mitterer, C., 2011, In: Thin solid films. 519, p. 3974-3981

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  27. 2010
  28. Published

    Abrasive and Adhesive Wear Behavior of Arc-Evaporated Al1-xCrxN Hard Coatings

    Reiter, A., Mitterer, C., Rebelo De Figueiredo, M. & Franz, R., 2010, In: Tribology Letters. p. 605-611

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  29. Published

    In Situ Studies of TiC1-xNx Hard Coating Tribology

    Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Muratore, C., Franz, R., Chromik, R. R., Wahl, K. J., Voevodin, A. A., Sullivan, M. O., Lechthaler, M. & Mitterer, C., 2010, In: Tribology Letters. 40, p. 365-373

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Investigation of macroparticles in arc evaporated (Al, Cr)2O3 coatings and the surface of the corresponding Al-Cr compound targets

    Pohler, M., Franz, R., Ramm, J., Polzer, C. & Mitterer, C., 2010.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Investigation on structure and properties of arc-evaporated HfAIN hard coatings

    Franz, R., Mitterer, C., Lechthaler, M. & Polzer, C., 2010, In: Journal of vacuum science & technology / A (JVST). p. 528-535

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Oxidation and diffusion study on AlCrVN hard coatings using oxygen isotopes 16O and 18O

    Franz, R., Schnöller, J., Hutter, H. & Mitterer, C., 2010.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Structure and properties of arc-evaporated Me1-xAlxN (Me=Nb, Zr,Hf) hard coatings

    Franz, R., Lechthaler, M., Polzer, C. & Mitterer, C., 2010.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Structure and stability of phases within the NbN-AIN system

    Holec, D., Franz, R., Mayrhofer, P. H. & Mitterer, C., 2010, In: Journal of physics / D, Applied physics. 43, p. 145403-145411

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Structure, mechanical properties and oxidation behaviour of arc-evaporated NbAlN hard coatings

    Franz, R., Lechthaler, M., Polzer, C. & Mitterer, C., 2010, In: Surface & coatings technology. 204, p. 2447-2453

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Structure-property relations in ZrCN coatings for tribological applications

    Silva, E., Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Franz, R., Escobar Galindo, R., Palacio, C., Espinosa, A., Calderon, S., Mitterer, C. & Carvalho, S., 2010, In: Surface & coatings technology. 205, p. 2134-2141

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    Tribological properties of arc-evaporated Nb1-xAlxN hard coatings

    Franz, R., Lechthaler, M., Polzer, C. & Mitterer, C., 2010.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    Water adsorption on low-friction TiCN hard coatings

    Michalak, W., Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Franz, R., Gadioli, G. Z., Mitterer, C. & Broitman, E., 2010.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    Water adsorption study on low-friction TiCN hard coatings

    Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Broitman, E., Michalak, W., Franz, R., Gadioli, G. Z. & Mitterer, C., 2010.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  40. 2009
  41. Published

    Influence of phase transition on the tribological performance of arc-evaporated AlCrVN hard coatings

    Franz, R., Neidhardt, J., Kaindl, R., Sartory, B., Tessadri, R., Lechthaler, M., Polcik, P. & Mitterer, C., 2009, In: Surface & coatings technology. 203, p. 1101-1105

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    Structure and properties of low-friction TiAlCN coatings prepared by reative arc-evaporation

    Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Fontalvo, G., Franz, R., Munnik, F., Polzer, C., Lechthaler, M. & Mitterer, C., 2009.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Structure and tribological properties of arc-evaporated HfAIN hard coatings

    Franz, R., Lechthaler, M., Polzer, C. & Mitterer, C., 2009.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    TOF-SIMS depth profiling and element mapping on oxidized AlCrVN hard coatings

    Schnöller, J., Franz, R., Mitterer, C. & Hutter, H., 2009, In: Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. p. 1857-1861

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  45. 2008
  46. Published

    Correlation between carbon content and mechanical properties in ZrCN coatings for tribological applications

    Silva, E., Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Franz, R., Galindo, R. E., Carvalho, S., Mitterer, C., Rebouta, L. & Mendonca, J. P., 2008.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  47. Published
  48. Published

    Micro- and bonding structure of arc-evaporated AlCrVN low-friction coatings

    Franz, R., Neidhardt, J., Sartory, B., Tessadri, R. & Mitterer, C., 2008, In: Thin solid films. 516, p. 6151-6157

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    Oxidation and diffusion processes during annealing of AlCrVN hard coatings

    Franz, R., Neidhardt, J., Mitterer, C., Schaffer, B., Hutter, H., Kaindl, R., Sartory, B., Tessadri, R., Lechthaler, M. & Polcik, P., 2008, In: Journal of vacuum science & technology / A (JVST). A26, p. 302-308

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Structure-Property relations in ZrCN coatings for tribological applications

    Silva, E., Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Galindo, R. E., Carvalho, S., Mendonca, J. P., Espinosa, A., Franz, R., Mitterer, C. & Oliveira, J. C., 2008.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  51. 2007
  52. Published

    AlCrVN - Design of high-temperature low-friction coatings

    Franz, R., 2007, 134 p.

    Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

  53. Published

    Christian Doppler Laboratory for Advanced Hard Coatings - 4 Poster

    Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Pohler, M., Tritremmel, C., Franz, R., Daniel, R. & Mitterer, C., 2007.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  54. Published

    Semi-quantitative chemical analysis of hard coatings by Raman micro-spectroscopy: the aluminium chromium nitride system as an example

    Kaindl, R., Sartory, B., Neidhardt, J., Franz, R., Reiter, A., Polcik, P., Tessandri, R. & Mitterer, C., 2007, In: Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. 389, p. 1569-1576

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  55. 2006
  56. Published

    High-temperature low-friction properties of vanadium-alloyed AlCrN coatings

    Franz, R., Neidhardt, J., Sartory, B., Kaindl, R., Tessadri, R., Polcik, P., Derflinger, V. & Mitterer, C., 2006, In: Tribology Letters. 23, p. 101-107

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  57. Published

    Micro- and bonding structure of AlCrVN low-friction coatings

    Franz, R., Neidhardt, J., Sartory, B., Tessadri, R., Derflinger, V., Polcik, P. & Mitterer, C., 2006.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  58. Published

    Structural investigation of aluminium-chromium-nitride hard coatings by Raman micro-spectroscopy

    Kaindl, R., Franz, R., Soldan, J., Reiter, R., Polcik, P., Mitterer, C., Sartory, B., Tessadri, R. & Sullivan, M. O., 2006, In: Thin solid films. 515, p. 2197-2202

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

  59. 2005
  60. Published

    Beschichtung / Charakterisierung

    Rebelo De Figueiredo, M., Franz, R., Daniel, R., Neidhardt, J. & Mitterer, C., 2005.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterResearchpeer-review

  61. Published

    High-temperature tribological studies of arc-evaporated AlxCr1-xN coatings

    Franz, R., Sartory, B., Kaindl, R., Tessandri, R., Reiter, A., Derflinger, V. H., Polcik, P. & Mitterer, C., 2005, 16th International Plansee Seminar, (G. Kneringer, P. Rödhammer, H. Wildner, eds.). Plansee AG, p. 932-945

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution