Electroplating in the modern era, improvements and challenges: A review
Electroplating has been a popular and valuable process in human civilisation since its discovery and gained widespread application in various areas, ranging from household to commercial/industrial. Hence, this work presents a systematic review of electroplating in the modern era, considering various...
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| description | Electroplating has been a popular and valuable process in human civilisation since its discovery and gained widespread application in various areas, ranging from household to commercial/industrial. Hence, this work presents a systematic review of electroplating in the modern era, considering various stages of advancement and citing possible areas of improvement and the different challenges encountered. An overview of the electroplating concept is illustrated in the first section, followed by a deep dive into the prehistorical development of electroplating from ancient times, and how it became a commercial phenomenon. Also, it examined what prompted the need for further innovations and the innovations of recent times. Furthermore, the various techniques and kinds of materials used in the electroplating process were studied; the contributions to shaping man's activities; factors that hindered its progress; and steps taken to modernise its practices to meet sustainable best practices. As a way of conclusion, necessary recommendations were documented for further research goals for the furtherance of the technology, as it has proven its relevance over time. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-01b39d339f8c47b1acd2f46c13e57b152024-12-11T05:59:08ZengElsevierHybrid Advances2773-207X2024-12-017100286Electroplating in the modern era, improvements and challenges: A reviewEmmanuel Chukwuebuka Gugua0Chika Oliver Ujah1Christian O. Asadu2Daramy Vandi Von Kallon3Benjamin Nnamdi Ekwueme4Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410001, NigeriaAfrica Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410001, Nigeria; Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, Johannesburg, 2006, South Africa; Corresponding author. Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410001, Nigeria.Department of Biomedical Engineering, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, P.M.B 211, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria; International Institute for Toxicology, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Research, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, P.M.B 211, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria; Corresponding author. Department of Biomedical Engineering, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, P.M.B 211, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, Johannesburg, 2006, South AfricaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Gregory University Uturu, Abia State, NigeriaElectroplating has been a popular and valuable process in human civilisation since its discovery and gained widespread application in various areas, ranging from household to commercial/industrial. Hence, this work presents a systematic review of electroplating in the modern era, considering various stages of advancement and citing possible areas of improvement and the different challenges encountered. An overview of the electroplating concept is illustrated in the first section, followed by a deep dive into the prehistorical development of electroplating from ancient times, and how it became a commercial phenomenon. Also, it examined what prompted the need for further innovations and the innovations of recent times. Furthermore, the various techniques and kinds of materials used in the electroplating process were studied; the contributions to shaping man's activities; factors that hindered its progress; and steps taken to modernise its practices to meet sustainable best practices. As a way of conclusion, necessary recommendations were documented for further research goals for the furtherance of the technology, as it has proven its relevance over time.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773207X24001477ElectroplatingElectroplating processElectroplating techniquesElectroplating materialsChallengesWastewater treatment |
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| title | Electroplating in the modern era, improvements and challenges: A review |
| title_full | Electroplating in the modern era, improvements and challenges: A review |
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| title_short | Electroplating in the modern era, improvements and challenges: A review |
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| topic | Electroplating Electroplating process Electroplating techniques Electroplating materials Challenges Wastewater treatment |
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