Carbon ion implantation for wear reduction in aerospace gear steel: Multiscale insights from characterization and atomistic simulations

Key Points

• Wear reduction is significantly observed in aerospace gear steel after carbon ion implantation, enhancing its lifespan.
• Surface engineering techniques showed a wear reduction of up to 30% under simulated operational conditions.
• Multiscale characterization and atomistic simulations were utilized to explore the effects of carbon ion implantation on material properties.
• Improved mechanical properties indicate potential applications in aerospace, but further validation is necessary in practical settings.