Our field of research is the design and development of novel surface treatments, surface-layer modification processes and coating systems to protect metals against chemical, electrochemical and mechanical attack. We perform research on the physical and chemical processes at metal surfaces and interfaces, in order to develop these surface treatments, surface layer modification processes, and coating systems for specific applications. Key issues: Physical and chemical processes at metal surfaces and interfaces; Relation between fabrication, microstructure, and properties of coated systems; Corrosion and wear mechanisms.
List of research activities: Design, fabrication and qualification of low friction and wear resistant coated systems; Control of corrosion and oxidation of metals; Development of high temperature coating systems;
Wear-resistant coatings; Nano-composite coatings; Nucleation, texture and structure of polycrystalline films; Corrosion technology; Intergranular and pitting corrosion of Al alloys; (De)adhesion mechanism of organic molecules on Al-Mg alloys; (De)adhesion mechanism of organic molecules on steel; Pre-emptive healing of corroding coated metal surfaces by smart release of a new generation of eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors from organic coatings; Corrosion of ultra high strength steels (UHSS) for automotive applications; EUV and electron-induced oxidation;
Design and development of high temperature coating systems for engines; Self-healing thermal barrier coatings.
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