Synthesis of a novel Ni–B/YSZ metal-ceramic composite coating via single-step electrodeposition at different current density

A novel metal-ceramic composite coating of Ni–B/YSZ has been synthesized via single-step electrodeposition process at different current density. Influences of electrodeposition current density on its structure (morphology, phase structure, roughness, crystallite size), composition (YSZ content) and properties (hardness, corrosion resistance) were evaluated. These coatings are compact, without cracks, showing nodular or cauliflower-like...