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Electroless Deposition: Theory and Applications

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Electroless deposition is a process that has been used in practice for centuries. Although not recognized as such, electroless deposition of noble metals, e.g., silver or gold was known to the ancient civilizations. In spite of very slow developments throughout the centuries, significant scientific results have been achieved in the second part of the twentieth century. The research achievements in the area of electroless deposition have contributed to tremendous applications and developments in various industries.

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Acknowledgments

Sections I, II, and IV were written by Djokić and the Sect. III was jointly written by Cavallotti and Djokić. For an intensive literature search and manuscript preparation, Djokić is thankful to Miss. Nada Djokić.

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Djokić, S.S., Cavallotti, P.L. (2010). Electroless Deposition: Theory and Applications. In: Djokic, S. (eds) Electrodeposition. Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry, vol 48. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5589-0_6

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