R&D Developments
Below are the key ongoing R&D directions of IDC ABN.
Each project is carried out in close collaboration with leading universities, research institutes, and R&D companies across Europe and Ukraine.
1.1. Metal-matrix composites based on nanocrystalline AlB₁₂
• Nanoparticles < 100 nm uniformly distributed within metallic matrices (Al, Ti, Mg etc.)
• Exceptional strength, impact resistance, and thermal stability > 1000 °C
• Promising for mechanical and radiation protection
Hypersonic structures, armor panels, high-temperature aerospace components
1.2. Ceramic and cermet coatings
• Enhanced wear, corrosion, and heat resistance
• Deposition methods: plasma and detonation spraying, electro-fusion
• Compatible with steel, titanium, and aluminum substrates
Pump seals, hydraulic pistons, petrochemical valves, shafts, bearings, food- and packaging-industry components
Coagulation accelerator for wastewater dewatering
• Activated nanoparticles reducing sedimentation time by 30–50 %
• Increase dewatering efficiency without forming toxic residues
Wastewater treatment plants, metallurgy, food industry, municipal services
Protective coating for small-craft hulls
• Multicomponent composition with hydrophobic and antimicrobial properties
• Reduces fouling, corrosion, and fuel consumption
Boats, unmanned vessels, technical marine transport
Plant protection agent for hot and arid climates
• Formula resistant to photodegradation and high temperatures
• Prolonged action under low humidity
Arid regions, greenhouse complexes, open-field crops under elevated temperatures
IDC ABN Today — and Where We Are Headed
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Through participation in joint research projects with universities and industrial partners, we have brought several technologies to TRL 5–7, moving toward pilot-scale and small-batch production.
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IDC ABN is open to collaborative R&D, pilot testing, and joint proposal preparation under international programs such as SBIR/STTR (NASA, DoD), EDF, and Horizon Europe.
Contact us to discuss
- development of custom materials for specific applications,
- creation of pilot or prototype samples, or
- joining a consortium for a collaborative funding proposal.