Competition: Small Grant Scheme 2020 under the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014–2021

New electroless NiB/B and Ni-B/MoS₂ composite coatings
with improved mechanical properties

New composite coatings Ni-B/B i Ni-B/MoS₂
with improved mechanical properties produced by chemical reduction

Acronym: GalvaNiB

Objective: The project concerns the preparation and testing of the properties of composite coatings deposited chemically with a Ni-B matrix and B or MoS₂ particles. The subject falls within the global trend of searching for materials that have high utility requirements, such as high hardness, corrosion resistance and resistance to wear due to friction.

The implementation of the project will allow for the development of new, unique materials and will expand the state of knowledge in the field of composite coatings. In addition, the work will concern the adaptation of the process of manufacturing Ni-B/B and Ni-B/MoS₂ composite coatings to a larger scale on a pilot galvanic line, which will allow for the future use of these solutions in industrial conditions. Thanks to their properties, the coatings can be used in the aviation, automotive and electronics industries.

Project Manager: Anna Gajewska-Midziałek

Project implementation cost: 909 725 PLN

The value of funding for Łukasiewicz – WIT: 909 725 PLN

Duration: 01.07.2021–01.07.2023

Source of financing: NCBR – Small Grant Scheme 2020 competition under the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014–2021

Project website: http://www.galvanib.pl/