Thinking really small: the electrodeposition of nanoscale architectures

Electrochemical deposition is a very attractive processsing route for the synthesis of composite materials. The low processing temperatures minimize the problems of chemical interaction and thermally induced stresses that are often serious problems in the conventional sintering, vapor phase, or liquid metal processes used to fabricate composites. The electrodeposition of nanoscale architecture is described. Nickel/silica nanocomposite, Cu/Nu superlattice are discussed.