Structural properties and microhardness performance of induced composite coatings filled with Cocos nucifera-tin functionalized oxide

The potential of Cocos nucifera (CJ)-tin functionalized oxide prepared in sulphate bath on zinc based electrolyte was examined in an attempt to improve the structural behaviour and examined the microhardness characteristics of the developed coatings. The microstructural evolution was checked using scanning electron microscope attached with energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS). The microhardness properties of the composites were investigated by means of high impact diamond base microhardness indenter with an average of 5 relative intervals. The results show a film containing Zn-SnO2-CJ deposits on the mild steel resulting into strong crystal structure. The effect of Cocos nucifera-tin functionalized oxide as complex agent was noticed to improve the structural build up, strong compactness and decrease porosity.