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Research Papers

Pulse electrocodeposition of Ni/MWCNT nanocomposite coatings

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Pages 659-665 | Received 30 Oct 2014, Accepted 15 Apr 2015, Published online: 12 May 2015
 

Abstract

Nickel/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) metal matrix composite coatings were deposited by pulse electrocodeposition method from a Watt's type electrolyte. The influence of peak current density on the particle codeposition and distribution, the surface morphology, microstructure, microhardness and wear resistance of nanocomposite coatings were studied. Copper substrates were used for electrocodeposition and MWCNTs with the diameter of 50–60 nm and length of 10 μm used as reinforcements. The electrodeposited Ni matrix coatings were characterised by scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis.

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