Pulsed laser deposition of composite Mo-Se-Ni-C coatings using standard and shadow mask configuration

► Pulsed laser co-deposition from MoSe2(Ni) and graphite targets was carried out. ► MoSe2, Ni and Mo particles were incorporated in composite structure of the coatings. ► Use of mask opposite to MoSe2(Ni) target allowed exclusion of particle deposition. ► High Se content, reduced density and low hardness are found in the shaded area.