| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5465104 | Surface and Coatings Technology | 2017 | 43 Pages |
Abstract
Dispersion stability of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was excellent in the eutectic solvent used. According to Raman and XRD analysis, the carbon nanotubes were successfully inserted into the metallic matrix. Furthermore, XRD results suggested that the incorporation of CNTs on the deposit promoted a preferred orientation of the Co crystallites on (220) plane. The Co and Co-composites coatings obtained onto a copper substrate are adherent and uniform. Pure Co deposit was formed by sharp edge grains, Co-composites appeared to be less compact and formed by relatively spherical particles connected by MWCNTS. Furthermore, it was found that the presence of MWCNTs contributed to decreasing the deposit's roughness. From corrosion tests, Co-composite films exhibit a comparable or slightly better corrosion performance as compared to pure Co films.
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Authors
Nuno M. Pereira, Oana Brincoveanu, Aida Ghiulnare Pantazi, Carlos M. Pereira, João P. Araújo, A. Fernando Silva, Marius Enachescu, Liana Anicai,