Browsing by Author "Pavithra, G.P."

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Development of nano-structured Zn-Ni multilayers and their corrosion behaviors
(2011) Yogesha, S.; Bhat, R.S.; Venkatakrishna, K.; Pavithra, G.P.; Ullal, Y.; Hegde, A.C.
Composition modulated multilayer alloy (CMMA) coatings of Zn-Ni was developed using single bath technique (SBT). CMMA coatings were developed galvanostatically using square current pulses. The cyclic cathode current densities (CCCDs) and number of layers were optimized for highest corrosion resistance. Experimental results showed that CMMA coating, developed at 2.0/5.0 A/dm2, having 300 layers is ?29 times higher corrosion resistant than monolithic alloy of same thickness. Tafel and impedance data revealed its good protection ability. The improved corrosion behavior exhibited by multilayers was explained using dielectric spectroscopy. The formation of multilayer and corrosion mechanism was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Development of nano-structured Zn-Ni multilayers and their corrosion behaviors
(2011) Yogesha, S.; Bhat, R.S.; Venkatakrishna, K.; Pavithra, G.P.; Ullal, Y.; Hegde, A.C.
Composition modulated multilayer alloy (CMMA) coatings of Zn-Ni was developed using single bath technique (SBT). CMMA coatings were developed galvanostatically using square current pulses. The cyclic cathode current densities (CCCDs) and number of layers were optimized for highest corrosion resistance. Experimental results showed that CMMA coating, developed at 2.0/5.0 A/dm2, having 300 layers is ?29 times higher corrosion resistant than monolithic alloy of same thickness. Tafel and impedance data revealed its good protection ability. The improved corrosion behavior exhibited by multilayers was explained using dielectric spectroscopy. The formation of multilayer and corrosion mechanism was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Development of nanostructure multilayer Co-Ni alloy coatings for enhanced corrosion protection
(2013) Pavithra, G.P.; Chitharanjan, Hegde, A.
Nanostructure multilayer alloy coatings (NMAC) of Co-Ni were developed on copper in layered manner using different current pulses. NMAC of Co-Ni was deposited galvaostatically from acid sulphate bath under different combination of cyclic cathode current densities (CCCD's) and number of layers. Corrosion behaviors of coatings were evaluated in 1 M hydrochloric acid, as representative corrosion medium. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) study revealed that NMAC (Co-Ni) 2.0/4.0/6.0/60/three exhibits~160 times better corrosion resistance than monolayer coating, deposited from same bath for same time. Better corrosion protection was attributed to the increased effect of interface, arising from the exceptional thinness of the layers. As composition of alloys in successive layers were varied, consequent to the deposition current density (c.d.), the change in phase structure of the deposits were observed, confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) study. Layer formation and surface after corrosion tests were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical profilometer, and reasons responsible for better protection were analyzed. 2013 by CEE.
Development of nanostructure multilayer Co-Ni alloy coatings for enhanced corrosion protection
(2013) Pavithra, G.P.; Hegde, A.C.
Nanostructure multilayer alloy coatings (NMAC) of Co-Ni were developed on copper in layered manner using different current pulses. NMAC of Co-Ni was deposited galvaostatically from acid sulphate bath under different combination of cyclic cathode current densities (CCCD's) and number of layers. Corrosion behaviors of coatings were evaluated in 1 M hydrochloric acid, as representative corrosion medium. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) study revealed that NMAC (Co-Ni) 2.0/4.0/6.0/60/three exhibits~160 times better corrosion resistance than monolayer coating, deposited from same bath for same time. Better corrosion protection was attributed to the increased effect of interface, arising from the exceptional thinness of the layers. As composition of alloys in successive layers were varied, consequent to the deposition current density (c.d.), the change in phase structure of the deposits were observed, confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) study. Layer formation and surface after corrosion tests were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical profilometer, and reasons responsible for better protection were analyzed. © 2013 by CEE.
Effect of surface treatment on wetting behavior of copper
(Elsevier Ltd, 2019) Kalgudi, S.; Pavithra, G.P.; Prabhu, N.K.; Koppad, P.G.; Venkate Gowda, C.; Satyanarayan, S.
Super-hydrophobic surfaces are very useful in cleaning activities. Surfaces with water contact angles above 150Â° are regarded as superhydrophobic surfaces. In the present study an attempt has been made to achieve superhydrophobicity on copper substrate by electrochemical etching and electro-deposition of Co-Ni alloy and Co-Ni-Graphene composite. A contact angle of about 105Â° was obtained on Cu surface with electro-deposited Co-Ni alloy and on electro-deposited Co-Ni-G alloy contact angle was found to be 106Â°. The contact angle was significantly higher at about 142Â° with electro etched surface. Corrosion test was carried out with electrochemically etched Cu. Electrochemical etching time was varied from 30 to 240 min. The electro-etched Cu substrate etched for 60 min. showed better corrosion resistance with a corrosion rate of 0.197 mm/year. The surface topography of both etched and electrodeposited samples was studied by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and the results were correlated with the wettability data. Â© 2019 Elsevier Ltd.
Magnetic property and corrosion resistance of electrodeposited nanocrystalline iron-nickel alloys
(2012) Pavithra, G.P.; Hegde, A.C.
In the present investigation we have galvanostatically synthesized nanocrystalline Fe-Ni alloys on copper substrate. The effect of current density (c.d.) on composition, surface morphology and phase structure were studied for explaining the magnetic and electrochemical properties of the nanocrystalline alloy. The bath found to exhibit the preferential deposition of less noble Fe than Ni, and at no conditions of c.d., the deposition has changed from anomalous to normal type. Surface morphology and structural characteristics of the deposits were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. As composition of the alloy varied, consequent to the current density a change of body centered cubic structure (bcc) to face centered cubic structure (fcc) was observed for nanocrystalline materials. Finally, the conditions responsible for peak magnetic property and corrosion resistance were optimized. Factors responsible for improved functional properties were explained in terms of surface morphology and crystalline grain size of the coatings. 2012 Elsevier B.V.
Magnetic property and corrosion resistance of electrodeposited nanocrystalline iron-nickel alloys
(Elsevier B.V., 2012) Pavithra, G.P.; Hegde, A.
In the present investigation we have galvanostatically synthesized nanocrystalline Fe-Ni alloys on copper substrate. The effect of current density (c.d.) on composition, surface morphology and phase structure were studied for explaining the magnetic and electrochemical properties of the nanocrystalline alloy. The bath found to exhibit the preferential deposition of less noble Fe than Ni, and at no conditions of c.d., the deposition has changed from anomalous to normal type. Surface morphology and structural characteristics of the deposits were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. As composition of the alloy varied, consequent to the current density a change of body centered cubic structure (bcc) to face centered cubic structure (fcc) was observed for nanocrystalline materials. Finally, the conditions responsible for peak magnetic property and corrosion resistance were optimized. Factors responsible for improved functional properties were explained in terms of surface morphology and crystalline grain size of the coatings. © 2012 Elsevier B.V.
Production of layered coatings of Fe-Ni alloy for enhanced corrosion protection
(2013) Pavithra, G.P.; Chitharanjan, Hegde, A.
Layered Fe-Ni alloy coatings have been galvanostatically developed on copper using dual and triple square current pulse from acid sulfate bath. The cyclic cathode current density (CCCD) and number of layers have been optimized for enhanced performance of the coatings against corrosion. Corrosion behavior of the coatings is evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy methods in 1 M HCl solution. The polarization study confirms that coatings developed using triple square pulses are more corrosion resistant than those deposited by dual square pulses. The improved corrosion behavior of layered coatings is due to the changed intrinsic electric properties evidenced by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Under optimal conditions, the coatings developed using dual and triple square current pulse have been found to be by about 23 and 57 times, respectively, more corrosion resistant than the monolithic alloys. Surface morphology and layered coatings have been examined by scanning electron microscopy. Saturation of corrosion resistance at a high degree of layering was found, which is attributed to a shorter relaxation time for redistribution of metal ions during plating. 2013 Allerton Press, Inc.
Production of layered coatings of Fe-Ni alloy for enhanced corrosion protection
(2013) Pavithra, G.P.; Hegde, A.C.
Layered Fe-Ni alloy coatings have been galvanostatically developed on copper using dual and triple square current pulse from acid sulfate bath. The cyclic cathode current density (CCCD) and number of layers have been optimized for enhanced performance of the coatings against corrosion. Corrosion behavior of the coatings is evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy methods in 1 M HCl solution. The polarization study confirms that coatings developed using triple square pulses are more corrosion resistant than those deposited by dual square pulses. The improved corrosion behavior of layered coatings is due to the changed intrinsic electric properties evidenced by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Under optimal conditions, the coatings developed using dual and triple square current pulse have been found to be by about 23 and 57 times, respectively, more corrosion resistant than the monolithic alloys. Surface morphology and layered coatings have been examined by scanning electron microscopy. Saturation of corrosion resistance at a high degree of layering was found, which is attributed to a shorter relaxation time for redistribution of metal ions during plating. © 2013 Allerton Press, Inc.