IDC ABN Developments in Materials Science and Applied Chemistry
Stable at 1200–2500 °C: ceramics, borides, carbides, nitrides
Resistant to aggressive environments (acidic, alkaline, saline, gaseous)
Suitable for metallurgy, chemical industry, engine and power plant applications
Customizable for specific working environments: fluorine, chlorine, hydrogen, vacuum
Systems based on non-precious metals (Fe, Ni, Co) with high activity
Hybrid catalysts with carbon and oxide supports
Applications in water splitting (hydrogen energy), CO₂ conversion, organic synthesis
Adjustable texture, acidity, and redox properties
Polymer and hybrid matrices with encapsulated reagents
Systems reacting to microcracks, pH changes, temperature or humidity variations
Integration with sensors and electronic systems — for smart coatings, microsystems, and structures
Applications: aerospace, medicine, electronics, defense
Multicomponent systems: matrices + fillers (fibers, nanomaterials, metals, ceramics)
Control of:
- Mechanical properties (strength, elasticity, hardness)
- Thermal and electrical conductivity
- Chemical resistance and biocompatibility
Designed “for purpose”: from electrical insulation shells to structural elements with thermal conduction function
Comprehensive approach: composition selection, synthesis, analysis, adaptation to requirements
Prototyping, pilot production, scalability
Collaboration with universities, research centers, and industrial partners
- Companies in energy, mechanical engineering, defense, and chemical industries
- Research laboratories working with next-generation materials
- Investors and startups in deep tech, advanced materials, and green chemistry