This
area focuses on the study of different types
of processes and materials from the scientific
and technological points of view by studying
the characteristics of materials at the nanoscale,
seeking to control and adjust their properties
for desired working conditions or applications.
Within the systems to be considered, there
are composite coatings (SiC and diamond nanoparticles
in Ni and Ni-Cr matrices, and iron oxide nanometric
particles in Ni-P), and multilayered coatings
(W/WC and CNx/ZrN). The proposal aims to develop
new materials with enhanced resistance to
aggressive corrosion, wear, and high temperature
conditions.
Coordinator in charge: Félix Echeverría
– fecheve@udea.edu.co
Corrosion and Protection Research Group
– Universidad de Antioquia –
Medellín.
Participating research groups and laboratories:
Corrosion and Protection Research Group
– Universidad de Antioquia.
Thin-Film Group – Universidad
del Valle.
Materials Science and Engineering Group
– Universidad Autónoma de
Occidente (UAO).
Materials: Design and Processes Group
– Universidad del Norte.
Plasma, Laser, and Applications Research
Group – Universidad Tecnológica
de Pereira.
Statement of the problem
This proposal provides scientific frontier
skills in knowledge for the development
of composite coatings for applications under
extreme corrosion, wear, and high-temperature
conditions. Its focus aims to develop and
industrialize a new generation of nanocomposite
and multilayers coatings for different industrial
applications, for example, in the field
of energy generation. Composite coatings
are basically heterogeneous materials with
metallic matrices that accept the introduction
of non-metallic micro, sub-micro, and nanometric
sized particles. These particles could be
oxides, diamond, solid lubricants, artificially
prepared multilayers, etc.
General objective
The general objective of this Project
is the development, fabrication, and characterization
of multilayered hard coatings by mainly
using physical vapor deposition through
laser ablation and electrodeposition techniques
for a broad variety of applications such
as wear and corrosion resistance, optical
applications, and in biocompatible components.
ECNM - Director
Pedro Prieto Der. Ret. Nat
directorcenm@calima.univalle.edu.co
This
area focuses on the study of different types
of processes and materials from the scientific
and technological points of view by studying
the characteristics of materials at the nanoscale,
seeking to control and adjust their properties
for desired working conditions or applications.
Within the systems to be considered, there
are composite coatings (SiC and diamond nanoparticles
in Ni and Ni-Cr matrices, and iron oxide nanometric
particles in Ni-P), and multilayered coatings
(W/WC and CNx/ZrN). The proposal aims to develop
new materials with enhanced resistance to
aggressive corrosion, wear, and high temperature
conditions.