Abstract
Properties of electroless Ni-P plated polyester fabric mainly depend on the plating bath constituents/conditions. The effects of NiSO4concentration of the plating bath on the deposition rate, phosphorus content, surface morphology, and crystal structure of the electroless Ni-P plated polyester fabric were investigated. The study revealed that phosphorus content in the deposits decreased at higher NiSO4concentration. SEM micrographs showed that nodule size of the Ni-P deposits increased. All the Ni-P deposits had an amorphous structure. The electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness (SE) of electroless Ni-P plated polyester fabric was evaluated. With the rise of nickel ion in the solution, the EMI SE of the Ni-P plated polyester fabric increased.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 171-176 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Coatings Technology Research |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Electroless plating
- Electromagnetic interference shielding
- Ni-P
- Nickel ions
- Polyester fabric
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry