Advances on Cr and Ni Electrodeposition for Industrial Applications—A Review
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Abstract
Electrodeposition of chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) and their alloys have been subjects of interest for a long time. Owing to their special features such as high corrosion resistance, good wear resistance, lustrous nature etc., Cr and Ni electrodeposit continue to be the subject of investigation and further development, and improvements in their qualities and application remain one of the aims. This paper reviews the advances made so far in Cr and Ni electrodeposited coatings, with special emphasis on showing the potential of the process for achieving high-quality coatings. Furthermore, this review focuses on the mechanisms involved in Cr and Ni electrodepositions, with the aim of understanding the basis and manipulating the processes to produce coatings with excellent features and high-end usage. The issues encountered in the electrodeposition processes and products, as well as proffered solutions via research and development, were also addressed. Finally, long-term prospects and applications of these coatings were discussed to provide powerful and complementary toolkits for engineering applications while enabling future advances in critical aspects identified.
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OpenAlex topics: Electrodeposition and Electroless Coatings · Semiconductor materials and interfaces · Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
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Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Korea
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Nuclear R & D Program
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