Electrophoretic deposition of materials

The electrophoretic deposition of materials is reviewed. Numerous applicati ons of electrophoretic deposition are described, including production of co atings, free-standing objects, and laminated or graded materials, infiltrat ion of porous materials, and fabrication of woven fiber preforms. The prepa ration of electrophoretic suspensions is discussed as are a number of mecha nisms of deposition that have been proposed elsewhere. In discussing the ki netics of the process, primary attention is given to the relation between t he evolution of the current and the electric field strength.