• 文献标题:   Pulse-reverse electrodeposition of Ni-Co/graphene composite films with high hardness and electrochemical behaviour
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   AKBARPOUR MR, ASL FG, RASHEDI H
  • 作者关键词:   electrodeposition, nanocomposite, graphene, coating
  • 出版物名称:   DIAMOND RELATED MATERIALS
  • ISSN:   0925-9635 EI 1879-0062
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  • 被引频次:   0
  • DOI:   10.1016/j.diamond.2023.109720 EA FEB 2023
  • 出版年:   2023

▎ 摘  要

This study reports the production of functional Ni-Co/graphene coating obtained by pulse-reverse current (PRC) electrodeposition method in Ni-Co plating bath containing graphene (Gr) to be co-deposited. Effects of graphene concentration on the morphology, microstructure, microhardness, and electrochemical behaviour of the resulting Ni-Co/graphene thin film were investigated. It was found that Gr introduced into the electrolyte and its con-centration affected the composition as well as the structure of the composite coatings. A higher Gr concentration in the electroplating bath led to a higher Co concentration in Ni-Co alloy coatings. Ni-Co alloys and Ni-Co/Gr composite coatings exhibited a compact surface under PRC current, an average crystallite size in the range of 8-10 nm, and a solid solution structure of Ni (Co). The electrochemical behaviour of the composite coating improved with increasing Gr content, but decreased with higher Gr concentration (0.8 g/l). Ni-Co/Gr nano -composite coating also exhibited a higher microhardness of 610 HV than monolithic Ni-Co coating of 458 HV.