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Black finished surfaces have extensive applications in many domains, such as optics, solar cells, and aerospace. The single-step electrodeposition of superhydrophobic black NiO films from a dimethyl sulfoxide-based electrolyte is described in this paper. The physicochemical properties of the obtained film were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electrochemical tests (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and potentiodynamic polarization). A rough surface with a low reflection of light was formed after the deposition process that increased the contact angle of water from about 87° (for bare Cu) to 163° (in presence of the black coating), which improved the corrosion resistance of the Cu substrate by about 30%. The formed black NiO film revealed a notably high stability and kept its appearance even after corrosion tests.
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The project (APODISE, No. ANR-11-IDEX-0001-02) leading to this publication has received funding from Excellence Initiative of Aix-Marseille University—A*MIDEX, a French “Investissements d’Avenir” programme.
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Bahramian, A., Eyraud, M., Vacandio, F. et al. Single-step electrodeposition of superhydrophobic black NiO thin films. J Appl Electrochem 49, 621–629 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-019-01305-2
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