Preface

Chapter 8 **A review of Corrosion Resistance Nanocomposite**

Chapter 9 **Parametric Analysis of Electrodeposited Nano-composite Coatings for Abrasive Wear Resistance 187**

Chapter 10 **Tribological and Corrosion Performance of Electrodeposited**

Chapter 11 **Electrodeposition of Functional Coatings on Bipolar Plates for**

Chapter 12 **Pulse Electrodeposition of Lead-Free Tin-Based Composites for**

Ashutosh Sharma, Siddhartha Das and Karabi Das

Peter Odetola, Patricia Popoola, Olawale Popoola and David

**Nickel Composite Coatings 205** Nicholus Malatji and Patricia A.I. Popoola

**Microelectronic Packaging 253**

**Fuel Cell Applications – A Review 231**

Thais G.L. Rezende, Deborah V. Cesar, Dalva C.B. do Lago and Lilian

**Coatings 147**

Kavian O. Cooke

F. Senna

**VI** Contents

Delport

Many books, journal articles, and conference proceedings have been published to address both theoretical and experimental aspects of various surface engineering and coating technologies, but a complete and comprehensive book that is solely devoted to the arts and sciences of *electrodeposi‐ tion* of nanocomposite coatings that are intended for corrosion and wear applications has been missing. Therefore, this book is composed of 12 chapters written by experts in the field of electro‐ deposited surface coatings, the contents of which introduce the important basic electrodeposition parameters that affect the properties of composite coatings (e.g., corrosion and tribology).

The book begins with the chapters presenting an overview of the electrochemical methods used to deposit nanocomposites and the effects of the experimental parameters on nanocomposite dep‐ osition. The next chapters cover in detail specific nanocomposite coatings, Cu-Ni-nanoclay, and Ni-P/SiC composites, made electrochemically. Then, the following chapters review corrosion pro‐ tection by nanocomposite coatings. Chapter 10 discusses the tribological performance of nano‐ composite coatings. And the last two chapters (Chapters 11 and 12) cover the use of nanocomposites in specific technological areas (fuel cells and microelectronics).

This book is suitable for professional electrochemists, advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, and also for electrodeposition specialists with a physical, technical, or chemical educa‐ tion. It can also be useful for engineers and specialists engaged in research on new electrodeposi‐ tion technologies related to metallic objects. The scientific interest in this book is evident for many important centers of the research, laboratories and universities, as well as industry. Therefore, it is hoped this book will inspire and enthuse others to undertake research in the field of tribology and corrosion protection for nanocomposite surface coatings.

The Editor acknowledges InTech for this opportunity and for their enthusiastic and professional support. Finally, the editors thank the authors of each chapter for their availability for this work and also acknowledge the support of their respective institutions.

#### **Adel M. A. Mohamed**

Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Suez University, Egypt Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

> **Teresa D. Golden** Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA
