a-C:Ti nanocomposite coatings were prepared on 316L stainless steel by using R.F. magnetron sputtering method.
Properties of the nanocomposite coatings were analyzed with respect to titanium content.
Corrosion resistance, biocompatibility and hydrophobicity of nanocomposite coating were enhanced with increasing titanium content.
Coating with 2.33 at.% titanium showed superior tribological properties compared to other coatings.