A homogeneous Ni-P coating with a unique scalelike structure deposited on VGCNFs by an electroless deposition method

▸ Ni-P coated VGCNFs with a scalelike and mesoporous structure were fabricated. ▸ The as-prepared Ni-P/VGCNFs composite has a large surface area of 74.2 m2/g. ▸ With low phosphorus content, the composite was amorphous mixed with crystalline. ▸ The Ni-P coating and VGCNFs mutually affect each other's oxidation temperature.