Ni-P-multiwalled carbon nanotubes composite coatings prepared by mechanical attrition (MA)-assisted electroless plating

► Composite coatings successfully prepared by mechanical attrition assisted electroless plating. ► Coatings reinforced by high contents of the carbon nanotubes. ► Coatings by mechanical attrition assisted electroless plating possessed crystal structures. ► Coatings of high contents of the carbon nanotubes showed a superior friction behavior.