This paper presents a life cycle assessment comparison of electroplating and various thermal spray processes for the formation of nickel coatings. The comparison was carried out using a peer-reviewed database of upstream materials and energy and commercial LCA software. Material and energy use and the corresponding emissions of each coating process were converted to impact scores by means of the Eco-Indicator-99 method.

electroplating, life cycle assessment, nickel coatings, thermal spraying
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2009
ASM International
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Nickel powder Electroplating Thermal spray coating
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