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A series of Co–P–TiO2 nanocomposite coatings were prepared via pulsed electrodeposition technique. TiO2 nanoparticles were embedded into the coating matrix using TiO2 sol. The phase constituents of nanocomposites were identified using X-ray diffraction. The surface morphology of nanocomposites was obtained through scanning electron microscopy. Wear tests and corrosion tests were conducted to determine the coating performance. Electrochemical characterization was performed by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis. The nanocomposite coatings made via conventional pulse electrodeposition had a relatively ordered surface morphology and enhanced mechanical behaviour, which is associated with the increased strengthening effect of embedded nanoparticles. When applying a pulse reverse current, the Co–P–TiO2 nanocomposite coating had improved corrosion resistance owing to its smooth and uniform surface morphology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cobalt–graphene nanocomposite coatings possess unique mechanical and tribological properties which attract researchers to explore its potential for various industrial applications. This research work presents the investigation on cobalt–graphene nanocomposite coatings, with two different graphene compositions cobalt–graphene (0.15 and 0.45 wt%) prepared by pulsed electrodeposition from aqueous bath involving cobalt chloride, trisodium citrate, and citric acid on low carbon steel substrate. Studies on coating morphology, microhardness, tribological characteristics such as wear and corrosion for the cobalt–graphene nanocomposite coatings were reported. Cobalt–graphene (0.45 wt%) nanocomposite coating which exhibits low wear rate in all load conditions due to the self-lubricating property of graphene and cobalt–graphene (0.15 wt%) nanocomposite coating shows higher corrosion resistance due to its layered cauliflower surface morphology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pulsed electrodeposition of copper on stainless steel has been studied in copper sulphate bath and the effect of duty cycle and frequency on the thickness and current efficiencies were compared at 50°C and at room temperature with average current density of 4 A dm-2. A new strike bath based on cupric chloride and hydrochloric acid was developed for the first time. The Cu coatings were characterised by SEM, AFM and XRD. Crystallite sizes of Cu coatings were calculated for various duty cycles from the Scherer's equation. The deposits were smaller nodules and fine grained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]