A Review on the Efficacy of Electroplating in Deteriorating Environments

Abstract

Electroplating is an electrochemical process that involves a chemical response of the constituents in an aqueous mixture, due to galvanic excitation that causes the formation of thin film layers i.e. the coating, on the substrate of the material. Very few surface finishing techniques exist that serve the purposes of various functional applications and aesthetic appeal. Electroplating stands out as one of those surface finishing techniques that impact peculiar properties. This paper presents an overview of the multifunction application and efficacy of electroplating in different corrosive environments.