Nanocoating

The main aim in this area is to create expertise and infrastructure with the purpose of selectively designing nanometre-range functional surfaces on structural components and functional elements. Initial talks are currently underway with regard to the possibility of setting up a nanocoating centre in Leoben/Niklasdorf.

The overall aim is to help Styria achieve a leading international position in the field of selective surface design and commercial implementation.

The network pursues the following scientific and technological objectives:

• Chemical surface design and thin coatings in the nanometre range
• Microstructure design in the nanometre range
• Design of morphology and topography in the nanometre range