University Research Field

Research and development of new coating materials: University researchers use thermal spraying technology to try to combine different metals, ceramics and polymer materials to develop new coating materials with special properties.
Material performance research platform: Thermal spraying can make specific coatings of materials, which provides convenience for studying the performance of materials in different environments.
Improved wear resistance: For mechanical parts and other wear parts, a high-hardness, wear-resistant coating is prepared on the surface of the machine parts by thermal spraying technology.
Enhance corrosion resistance: Thermally spray corrosion-resistant coatings on the surface of metal materials, such as ceramic coatings, zinc-aluminum coatings, etc., to study the protective mechanism and performance of coatings. Taking marine engineering materials as an example, protective coatings are prepared by thermal spraying technology, and their corrosion resistance in corrosive environments such as seawater is studied, so as to provide technical support for the anti-corrosion of marine equipment.
Improve biocompatibility: In the field of biomedical materials, use thermal spraying technology to spray bioactive coatings, such as hydroxyapatite coatings, on the surface of metal implants, and study the interaction and biocompatibility of coatings with biological tissues, so as to improve the stability and biological activity of implants, and promote the growth and healing of bone tissues.
Thermal barrier coating: In order to improve the thermal efficiency of thermal equipment such as aero engines, thermal spraying technology is often used in scientific research in colleges and universities to prepare thermal barrier coatings. By studying the thermal spraying process parameters of different ceramic materials (such as yttrium oxide-stabilized zirconia), the microstructure of the coating was optimized, and the thermal insulation performance and thermal shock resistance of the coating were improved.

Conductive coatings: In some electronic devices and electromagnetic shielding fields, coatings with good conductivity need to be prepared. Researchers in colleges and universities use thermal spraying technology to spray metal or carbon-based conductive materials on the surface of the insulating substrate to study the conductivity of the coating and its application in electromagnetic shielding and electronic circuits.
Optical coating: For the functional coating requirements on the surface of optical components, thermal spraying technology can be used to prepare coatings with specific optical properties, such as anti-reflection coatings, reflective coatings, etc. By controlling the process parameters and material composition of thermal spraying, the optical properties and application effects of the coating are studied, so as to provide technical support for the performance improvement of optical instruments.
Thermal spraying equipment innovation: University researchers will independently develop and improve thermal spraying equipment to improve the performance and application range of thermal spraying technology. For example, the development of new plasma spraying equipment to increase the speed and temperature of sprayed particles and improve the quality and performance of coatings.
Process parameter optimization: With the help of advanced testing equipment and analysis methods from universities, the thermal spraying process parameters are studied and optimized in depth. By changing the parameters such as spraying power, gas flow rate and spraying distance, the microstructure and properties of the coating were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and other equipment, and the relationship model between process parameters and coating performance was established, so as to provide theoretical support and technical guidance for the industrial application of thermal spraying technology.
Combined with mechanical engineering: In the field of remanufacturing of mechanical parts, thermal spraying technology can be used to repair worn and corroded parts. Through the combination of thermal spraying technology and machinery manufacturing, material processing and other disciplines, the university research team studies the repair process and performance recovery of parts and components, so as to realize the recycling of resources and the reduction of costs.
Integration with environmental science: In the field of environmental protection, thermal spraying technology can be used to prepare coatings with catalytic properties for the treatment of pollutants such as exhaust gases and wastewater. For example, the catalyst material is sprayed on the surface of the carrier through thermal spraying, and its catalytic performance and application effect in the degradation of environmental pollutants are studied, so as to provide a new technical means for environmental pollution control.