Thermal Stability in Oxidative and Protective Environments of a-C:H Cap Layer on a Functional Gradient Coating C. Louro, C. Wagner Moura, N. Carvalho, M. Stueber, A. Cavaleiro PII: S0925-9635(10)00321-3 DOI: doi: 10.1016/j.diamond.2010.11.010 Reference: DIAMAT 5578 To appear in: Diamond & Related Materials Received date: 4 February 2010 Revised date: 3 August 2010 Accepted date: 15 November 2010 Please cite this article as: C. Louro, C. Wagner Moura, N. Carvalho, M. Stueber, A. Cavaleiro, Thermal Stability in Oxidative and Protective Environments of a-C:H Cap Layer on a Functional Gradient Coating, Diamond & Related Materials (2010), doi: 10.1016/j.diamond.2010.11.010 This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain.