Electrochemistry role in production of nano-coatings

Out of numerous synthesis methods of nano-coatings, electrochemical techniques have gained much interest, mainly because of their versatility. By means of advanced electrochemical strategies it is possible to obtain nano-coatings of diverse forms. Rapidity of the process, purity of products as well as production of coatings on widely varying surfaces are the most noticeable advantages of electrochemical synthetic methods. In this chapter we will present two principal electrochemical techniques: electrochemical deposition and electrophoretic deposition, together with less popular alternatives, such as plasma electrolytic deposition, laser-assisted electrodeposition and alternating current electrophoretic deposition. The fundamentals of each technique will be followed by specific examples illustrating details of the synthetic methods.