Ni/MWCNT Coatings Produced by Pulse Electrocodeposition Technique

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 the MWCNT content in the electrolyte on the particle codeposition and distribution, the surface morphology, microstructure, microhardness of nanocomposite coatings were studied. Copper substrates were used for electrocodeposition of Ni matrix/MWCNTs with the diameter of 50-60 nm and length of 10-mu m carbon nanotube reinforcements. The electrodeposited Ni matrix coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis.