Surface engineering

Highlights and collaborations

Optimisation of established coating recipes for specific engineering application (e.g. DLC, TiN, CrN, Al2O3, MoS2) including interlayers design, toughness, thickness and doping elements
Development of new coating architectures for emerging applications and demanding environments, e.g. nano-composite coatings, insulating layers for vehicle battery applications, antibacterial surfaces
Coatings characterisation including mechanical properties, electro-chemistry, surface chemistry, insulating properties, surface morphology, and advanced microscopy techniques
Assessment of tribological properties of coatings including dry and lubricated contacts, harsh environments, friction and wear measurements at nano-, micro-, and macro-scales
Active engagement with industry through short consultancy projects for routine coatings deposition and large research programmes for strategic partnerships and fundamental research.