The Influence of Homogenous Magnetic Field Intensity on Surface Properties of Ni Thin Films Deposited from Citrate Baths and Their Role in Hydrogen Production
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Abstract
Magnetic fields influence the deposition process and its current efficiency. They have a remarkable influence on thin films’ surface characteristics and catalytic properties. Here, we study the correlation between the magnetic flux density and the current efficiency of the deposition process in the presence of a magnetic field with different intensities in different directions: the directions parallel and perpendicular to the electrode surface. We also show how the magnetic field direction impacts the surface roughness. Furthermore, we also analyze the impact of these synthesized films on the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) when using them as electrocatalysts and how the application of a magnetic field in two dissimilar orientations influences the surface roughness and wettability. The synthesized Ni films are characterized using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and atomic force microscopy (AFM).
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OpenAlex topics: nanoparticles nucleation surface interactions · Hydrogen Storage and Materials · Metallurgical and Alloy Processes
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Affiliations
Faculty of Non-Ferrous-Metals, AGH University of Krakow, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
Funding
“Excellence initiative-Research University” for the AGH University of Krakow
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