With a team of more than 40 academic and industrial researchers, we have a wide competence within material science and surface engineering. We focus specifically on wear resistant coatings for cutting tools, corrosion resistant coatings for fuel cells and catalytically active materials for batteries. Using a combination of experimental and theoretical approaches, we generate knowledge on synthesis processes and material behaviour in specific applications and we use the knowledge to design new materials with improved functionality.
Our activities are funded by Vinnova, Linköping University and our partners.
- FunMat-II will provide knowledge-based design of functional nanoscale materials with unique and improved surface properties. This covers the entire chain, from synthesis to field-tests of the materials, and include computer-guided materials design and high-throughput calculations to search for new materials with the desired properties.
- FunMat-II offers its industrial partners in-depth fundamental understanding of material science related to the manufacturing process, products and applications in addition to an open research environment enabling new influences and new perspectives on problems.
- FunMat-II will act to engage and promote young talents, from high school to beyond, to choose a career path in materials science and engineering. A close collaboration between academia and industry partners will ensure a recruitment base of skilled graduates with knowledge directly applicable to their business.
