Industrial Surface Treatment Technologies

The course aims to provide fundamental knowledge on modifying the surface properties of various materials, both in powder form and as thin films. Innovative and alternative technologies will be presented to impart specific and functional surface properties different from those of the pristine material. Additionally, the main analytical and characterization techniques for evaluating these properties will be covered, with particular attention to sustainability and applications in industrial fields (such as energy and biomedical sectors) and nanotechnology.

The student will acquire the necessary skills to modify and evaluate the surface properties of various materials, aiming to achieve specific functional characteristics from both chemical and physical perspectives. In particular, they will be able to select the most appropriate techniques for the surfaces' treatment and the deposition of coatings of various types, using the different methods presented throughout the course.