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A review on mechanical behaviour of electrodeposited Ni-composite coatings

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Electrodeposited Nickel (Ni) based composite coatings have proved their worth in applications requiring enhanced wear and corrosion resistance properties in substrate materials. The various compositions of materials of different sizes have provided flexibility to produce complex composite coatings with ease and economic viability. A number of parameters effect the quality and adhesion of these coatings to attain desired mechanical properties. In this review article, the authors have highlighted the developments in Ni-based composite coatings using electrodeposition technique and effect of various parameters for obtaining these functionally graded coatings. These include the use of modified electrolytic bath and control of input parameters viz. current density, pH and temperature etc. for electrodeposition, to produce Ni-based coatings for improved anti-wear and anti-corrosion applications. Moreover, the use of different reinforcement materials and their compatibility with nickel as matrix for producing these coatings, have been reviewed and discussed.

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    Abhineet Saini, Sahil Mehta & Harvinder Singh

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    Gurmohan Singh

  3. Senior Researcher, World Class Research Center for Advanced Digital Technologies, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 195251

    Saurav Dixit

  4. Division of Research and Innovation, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India

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Saini, A., Singh, G., Mehta, S. et al. A review on mechanical behaviour of electrodeposited Ni-composite coatings. Int J Interact Des Manuf 17, 2247–2258 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-022-00969-z

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