Influence of Pulsed Reverse Electrodeposition on Mechanical Properties of Ni–W Alloys

Ni–W alloys have received considerable interest as a promising structural material for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) due to their exceptional properties, including hardness, ductility, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. However, the electrodeposition of Ni–W alloys in the MEMS fabr...

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Main Authors: Zeyu Gu, Jhen-Yang Wu, Yiming Jiang, Tomoyuki Kurioka, Chun-Yi Chen, Hwai-En Lin, Xun Luo, Daisuke Yamane, Masato Sone, Tso-Fu Mark Chang
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Jhen-Yang Wu
Yiming Jiang
Tomoyuki Kurioka
Chun-Yi Chen
Hwai-En Lin
Xun Luo
Daisuke Yamane
Masato Sone
Tso-Fu Mark Chang
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Jhen-Yang Wu
Yiming Jiang
Tomoyuki Kurioka
Chun-Yi Chen
Hwai-En Lin
Xun Luo
Daisuke Yamane
Masato Sone
Tso-Fu Mark Chang
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description Ni–W alloys have received considerable interest as a promising structural material for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) due to their exceptional properties, including hardness, ductility, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. However, the electrodeposition of Ni–W alloys in the MEMS fabrication process to achieve intact structures with a thickness of several tens of micrometers is challenging due to the occurrence of cracking caused by side reactions and internal stresses during the electrodeposition process. To address this issue, our focus was on pulsed reverse electrodeposition (PRE) as a potential solution. The utilization of the PRE technique allows for a high concentration of reactive species on the electrode surface, thereby mitigating side reactions such as hydrogen generation. In this study, we examined the effects of the PRE method on the morphological characteristics, average crystal grain size, Vickers hardness, and micro-mechanical properties of Ni–W alloys.
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spelling doaj-art-cf933ec5bda748b3872fcc09d113e5df2025-08-20T01:55:26ZengMDPI AGElectrochem2673-32932024-07-015328729710.3390/electrochem5030018Influence of Pulsed Reverse Electrodeposition on Mechanical Properties of Ni–W AlloysZeyu Gu0Jhen-Yang Wu1Yiming Jiang2Tomoyuki Kurioka3Chun-Yi Chen4Hwai-En Lin5Xun Luo6Daisuke Yamane7Masato Sone8Tso-Fu Mark Chang9Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8503, JapanInstitute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8503, JapanInstitute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8503, JapanInstitute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8503, JapanInstitute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8503, JapanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 106344, TaiwanKey Laboratory of Light Metal Materials Processing Technology of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang 550003, ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577, JapanInstitute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8503, JapanInstitute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8503, JapanNi–W alloys have received considerable interest as a promising structural material for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) due to their exceptional properties, including hardness, ductility, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. However, the electrodeposition of Ni–W alloys in the MEMS fabrication process to achieve intact structures with a thickness of several tens of micrometers is challenging due to the occurrence of cracking caused by side reactions and internal stresses during the electrodeposition process. To address this issue, our focus was on pulsed reverse electrodeposition (PRE) as a potential solution. The utilization of the PRE technique allows for a high concentration of reactive species on the electrode surface, thereby mitigating side reactions such as hydrogen generation. In this study, we examined the effects of the PRE method on the morphological characteristics, average crystal grain size, Vickers hardness, and micro-mechanical properties of Ni–W alloys.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3293/5/3/18Ni–W alloypulsed reverse electrodepositionmicro-mechanical propertiesVickers hardnessMEMS
spellingShingle Zeyu Gu
Jhen-Yang Wu
Yiming Jiang
Tomoyuki Kurioka
Chun-Yi Chen
Hwai-En Lin
Xun Luo
Daisuke Yamane
Masato Sone
Tso-Fu Mark Chang
Influence of Pulsed Reverse Electrodeposition on Mechanical Properties of Ni–W Alloys
Electrochem
Ni–W alloy
pulsed reverse electrodeposition
micro-mechanical properties
Vickers hardness
MEMS
title Influence of Pulsed Reverse Electrodeposition on Mechanical Properties of Ni–W Alloys
title_full Influence of Pulsed Reverse Electrodeposition on Mechanical Properties of Ni–W Alloys
title_fullStr Influence of Pulsed Reverse Electrodeposition on Mechanical Properties of Ni–W Alloys
title_full_unstemmed Influence of Pulsed Reverse Electrodeposition on Mechanical Properties of Ni–W Alloys
title_short Influence of Pulsed Reverse Electrodeposition on Mechanical Properties of Ni–W Alloys
title_sort influence of pulsed reverse electrodeposition on mechanical properties of ni w alloys
topic Ni–W alloy
pulsed reverse electrodeposition
micro-mechanical properties
Vickers hardness
MEMS
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3293/5/3/18
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