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Structural analysis revealed that the carbon films deposited at lower substrate bias voltages were classified as amorphous carbon films, whereas those fabricated at higher substrate bias voltages were identified as graphene nanocrystalline carbon films. Particularly, immersion tests and electrochemical experiments demonstrated that carbon film prepared at a substrate bias voltage of +50 V for 80 min exhibited exceptional corrosion resistance. Furthermore, a low friction coefficient and low wear rate were obtained even after soaking in a fluoride toothpaste mixed solution. The mechanisms underlying the corrosion resistance and friction properties of these superior carbon films were thoroughly investigated. 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