Synthesis of YSZ@Ni Nanoparticle by Modified Electroless Plating Process

Ni-YSZ (Y2O3-stabilized ZrO2) composites with core-shell structure (YSZ@Ni) were produced by modified electroless plating process. It was found that YSZ nanoparticles were well encapsulated by nickel powders at 65 degrees C with pH = 12. The spherical nanopowders had core-shell structure and the shell layer was less than 20 nm. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis inferred the production was composed of YSZ and Ni crystals. In the end, the formation mechanism was discussed.