HYCOAT- A European Training Network for Functional Hybrid Coatings by Molecular Layer Deposition

In January 2018, the training network HYCOAT was launched which will boost Molecular Layer Deposition (MLD) technology in four key European industrial sectors, namely packaging, electronics, batteries and biomedical applications.

A group of young researchers will work at 10 different institutes in 7 European countries. They will be trained to have a deep understanding of all aspects of the MLD coating technology, as well as a broad vision on the application potential of hybrid coatings. The network is led by Ghent University and funded by the European Union in the framework of the H2020 Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions – Innovative Training Networks.

The project aims towards new packaging materials with improved flexibility and stretchability, towards better materials for flexible electronics and thermoelectric devices for conversion of waste heat into electric power, towards safer and better performing batteries for mobile applications and wireless devices, and towards novel biomedical coatings designed for sensing, diagnostics and medicine delivery.

More information is available at www.hycoat.eu and on Twitter@HYCOAT_ITN