Development and application of surface treatments and coatings

Developing and applying surface treatments and coatings obtained by vacuum deposition (PVD, CVD), plasma and ion implantation technologies.

Surface technology

• Development of PVD functional coatings on metals, plastics, and ceramics.
• Development of functional surface treatments by means of ion implantation.
• Development of coatings for multiple applications.
  • Hard and low-friction coatings for tribomechanical applications.
  • Corrosion resistant coatings.
  • Coatings for biomedical applications.
  • Coatings for renewable energies: thermosolar, electrolysers, fuel cells, etc.
  • Coatings as an alternative to hexavalent chrome plating.
  • Decorative coatings.
• Advanced characterisation of coatings and surfaces.