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1 FABRICATION OF DEVICES

FABRICATION OF DEVICES CHALLENGES Design by ex nihilo Fabrication on new substrates (coated glasses and steel) towards innovative applications (Light emitting windows, Light emitting steel panels,

.) Optimization of conductivity and transparency of electrodes (Evaporation vs Sputtering), New active materials (in-house synthesis, supported by theoretical calculation and modelling), Optimization

CHARACTERIZATION Optical and Electrical characterization according to international standards, CONTEXT AND TOPICS OF OUR RESEARCH Measurements of efficiencies of Oled s and OPV s, High resolution

2 FABRICATION OF DEVICES CHALLENGES Design by ex nihilo Fabrication on new substrates (coated glasses and steel) towards innovative applications (Light emitting windows, Light emitting steel panels, Organic solar cells on soft Substrates..), Nature and properties of the substrate (roughness, transparency, conductivity, reflectivity..) Optimization of conductivity and transparency of electrodes (Evaporation vs Sputtering), New active materials (in-house synthesis, supported by theoretical calculation and modelling), Optimization of device architectures (stack definition and connections towards best efficiencies. CHARACTERIZATION Optical and Electrical characterization according to international standards, CONTEXT AND TOPICS OF OUR RESEARCH Measurements of efficiencies of Oled s and OPV s, High resolution imaging techniques (AFM, TEM, SEM...) Devices based on Organic semiconductors for lighting and light harvesting, Poor environmental impact (Green energy, low consumption, low costs of production), Versatile applications (large scale, on soft/ rigid supports + transparent/ opaque surfaces), Towards building integration (roofs, wall, windows..), Research supported through many collaborations with industrial key players and Universities Worldwide. Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

3 CORROSION PROTECTION HIGH DURABILITY COATINGS FOR METALS

CORROSION PROTECTION HIGH DURABILITY COATINGS FOR METALS Design by ex nihilo SKILLS/KNOW-HOW ALTERNATIVE TO CR (VI) Development of alternative passivation or conversion treatments based on hybrid

4 CORROSION PROTECTION HIGH DURABILITY COATINGS FOR METALS Design by ex nihilo SKILLS/KNOW-HOW ALTERNATIVE TO CR (VI) Development of alternative passivation or conversion treatments based on hybrid organic/inorganic coatings SELF-HEALING Synthesis of inhibitor nanocontainers as anti-corrosion pigment for improved corrosion resistance and self-healing. Nanocontainers developed at Materia Nova are mainly based on nanoclay. METAL PLATING Environmentally friendly protective metallic coatings by plasma PVD and electroplating processing SHORT-TIME EVALUATION OF COATINGS PERFORMANCES AND DURABILITY Development of specific evaluation methods based on electrochemical techniques Evaluation of the compatibility of pretreatments with organic coatings in terms of adherence, edge protection, Double layer hydroxide nanoclay APPLICATIONS Cl - Na + Na + Na + Cl - Me n+ Ce 3+ Cl - Selection and evaluation of non toxic inhibitors Self-Healing for an active protection against corrosion Me Coatings with increased barrier properties on any metallic substrate Metal Study of the corrosion and protection mechanisms Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

5 POLYMERS AND (NANO)COMPOSITES SPECIAL HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS AND (NANO)COMPOSITES

POLYMERS AND (NANO)COMPOSITES SPECIAL HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS AND (NANO)COMPOSITES Meet growing industrial demand for materials with improved

Lecuyer - istock / Design by ex nihilo SKILLS / KNOW-HOW Synthesis and formulation of polymeric compositions Synthesis of monomers, polymers and

extrusion and dry mixing technologies Thermoset resins for composites, adhesives and coatings Improving fire behavior of polymeric materials by

anti-bacterial, barrier, ) APPLICATIONS Fire proofing of polymeric materials for building and transport Highly conductive materials for

Self-healing materials for transport Wood-Plastic-Composites with improved performances for building Improving mechanical resistance of

6 POLYMERS AND (NANO)COMPOSITES SPECIAL HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS AND (NANO)COMPOSITES Meet growing industrial demand for materials with improved properties Acceptable economic costs Low environmental impact Understanding the structure-properties relationship Photos : D. Lecuyer - istock / Design by ex nihilo SKILLS / KNOW-HOW Synthesis and formulation of polymeric compositions Synthesis of monomers, polymers and (nano)fillers derived from renewable resources Polycondensation, polymer blending and compatibilization Nanocomposites processing Reactive extrusion and dry mixing technologies Thermoset resins for composites, adhesives and coatings Improving fire behavior of polymeric materials by developing environmentally friendly flame retardant systems Materials characterization (thermal, mechanical, electrical, fire reaction, anti-bacterial, barrier, ) APPLICATIONS Fire proofing of polymeric materials for building and transport Highly conductive materials for electronics Biobased polymers with improved anti-bacterial properties for food packaging Polyurethane-based materials for insulation and painting Self-healing materials for transport Wood-Plastic-Composites with improved performances for building Improving mechanical resistance of elastomers Use of nanoparticles for efficient recycling of automotive parts Nanocomposites lightweight materials Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

7 GAS DETECTION BY CHEMICAL SENSORS FOR A BETTER CONTROL OF OUR ENVIRONMENT

GAS DETECTION BY CHEMICAL SENSORS FOR A BETTER CONTROL OF OUR ENVIRONMENT Design by ex nihilo CONDUCTOMETRIC CHEMICAL SENSORS This kind of sensors uses the electrical properties of semiconductor

8 GAS DETECTION BY CHEMICAL SENSORS FOR A BETTER CONTROL OF OUR ENVIRONMENT Design by ex nihilo CONDUCTOMETRIC CHEMICAL SENSORS This kind of sensors uses the electrical properties of semiconductor material sensitive to surrounding gases. The sensitive layer conductivity is a function of the gas concentration to be detected. Applications Control of atmospheric pollution in an urban environment (indoor or outdoor): NO 2 detection, Ozone detection, CO Safety in an industrial environment: fire detection, hydrogen leak detection Control of the processes in industrial environment: regulation of combustion Safety in the domestic environment: CO and combustible gas leak detection Indoor Air Quality Control: smoke, formaldehyde detection Air purifiers, ventilation control Automotive applications: alcohol breath tests, air quality control in the cockpit, exhaust emissions control Main Advantages High sensitivity Fast response & recovery Small size Low fabrication cost Robustness & long term stability Easy insertion in the electronics OPTICAL FIBRE CHEMICAL SENSORS Materia Nova, in collaboration with the University of Mons (UMONS), also works on the sensors based on optical fibre. The sensor consists in the deposit (on the fibre tip or on fibre Bragg grating structure) of an appropriate indicator reacting with the chemical and/or biological analyte bringing a change in its optical properties. OPTICAL FIBRE SENSORS CURRENTLY DEVELOPED Sensors for H 2, NO 2, Fire detection, ph Advantages Possibility of measurement distributed over long distances Compact in size & very small volume Immunity to electromagnetic interferences noises Multisensors on the same fibre Valid in liquid or gaseous phase OUR EXPERTISE Development of sensitive materials with a reversible change in electrical or optical properties in contact with species to detect. Synthesis and microscopic design of the sensitive materials. Integration of the sensitive layers on substrates for transduction by methods involving the wet chemical methods (Spin-coating, Dip-coating, Spray-coating, Screen-printing, Electrodeposition ) or via vacuum deposition process (sublimation or sputtering). Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

9 SURFACE TREATMENT BY PLASMA EFFECTIVE, ECONOMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT WITHOUT EFFLUENTS

SURFACE TREATMENT BY PLASMA EFFECTIVE, ECONOMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT WITHOUT EFFLUENTS APPLICATIONS Materia Nova has developed plasma technologies to modify the surface of materials.

10 SURFACE TREATMENT BY PLASMA EFFECTIVE, ECONOMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT WITHOUT EFFLUENTS APPLICATIONS Materia Nova has developed plasma technologies to modify the surface of materials. This powerful technology can develop new solutions for direct industrial applications. Materia Nova is specialized in the development of technological solutions for creating new surface properties through thin film deposition, decoration with nano-domains, ion implantation, grafting of chemical functions, structuration of the surface and cleaning. To improve materials properties... Photo : N.Britun / Design by ex nihilo Obtainable properties include: Mechanical: hard films, weak friction coefficient, diffusion barrier, anti corrosion, Optical: anti reflective, athermic, absorbent, surface selective, Chemical: improved adhesion, polymer functionalization, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, Biological: biocompatible, cell growth, differentiation, bactericide, SKILLS DEPOSITION OF THIN FILMS PVD allows the deposition of inorganic thin films (metals, alloys, oxides, nitrides, carbides) with adaptable properties (composition, microstructure, surface topology, hardness, friction coefficient, color). PECVD allows the deposition of inorganic, organic or hybrid thin films at low temperature. This technique enables the deposition of plasma polymer films with a very high and tunable crosslinking degree with turned up chemical function (NH 2, OH, CF ) at their surface. Both techniques could just as easily be considered for the coating of flat substrates or 3D objects of all types (metal, glass, polymer ). DEVELOPMENT OF CUSTOMIZED POWER SUPPLY Materia Nova has developed different pulsed power supplies (HiPIMS, BHV) capable of generating impulses which can control the flux and the energy of ion impinging conductive as well as insulating substrate. POWDER MODIFICATION Special configuration of PVD and PECVD coaters, operating at low or atmospheric pressure, was developed to treat not only flat macroscopic objects but also small 3D objects with different shapes like powders, flakes, beads or fibers. Such systems can modify the surface of powders or fibers, presenting a size ranging from 50 nm to 1 cm. New functionalities like antimicrobial, biocompatibility, corrosion and wear resistance or optical tuning can be obtained by such treatment. ION IMPLANTATION Ion implantation is a process that modifies the composition and structure of a materials surface (few microns) by interaction with a beam of ions. This technology is used to create, at the surface, a re-alloy, an amorphization, a nano-restructuration, a nano-hammering and chemical modification (nitriding, carburizing) of all materials (metals, ceramics, polymers). Ion implantation allows to increase hardness, fatigue limit, corrosion resistance, decrease the friction coefficient and control the cross-linking degree of polymers. ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA Atmospheric plasma torch is a spotted and powerful treatment operating in air and working with dry air or oxidizing and reducing gases. It allows surface cleaning by removing the carbon pollution, metallic oxide reduction in surface or ceramics deposition like SiOx to protect different substrates. Recent development on this technology allows to treat very stable materials like PTFE and to make deposition of metallic coating on all types of substrates (metal, polymer, glass...). Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

11 STRUCTURED SURFACES FOR SMART OR MULTIFUNCTIONAL SURFACES

STRUCTURED SURFACES Design by ex nihilo Nanostructured surfaces developed by using particles (nano or submicron, nanospheres, ) and a hybrid coating formulation.

We use the natural instabilities existing in elastic or viscoelastic thin layers to generate surfaces with complex morphologies at sub-micrometric scales.

in the following domains : Aeronautics (to avoid freezing phenomena), Construction (self-cleaning surfaces), Sol-gel + ZrO2 Medical ( easy to clean surfaces in surgical units).

Improvement of the luminescence of OLEDs (organic electroluminescent diodes).

12 STRUCTURED SURFACES Design by ex nihilo Nanostructured surfaces developed by using particles (nano or submicron, nanospheres, ) and a hybrid coating formulation. The coating can be obtained by two different techniques: plasma (dry) and sol- gel (wet). We use the natural instabilities existing in elastic or viscoelastic thin layers to generate surfaces with complex morphologies at sub-micrometric scales. SCOPES OF APPLICATION ZnO on glass SUPERHYDROPHOBIC AND SELF-CLEANING SURFACES Structuration of materials to make surfaces with superhydrophobic properties which can be useful in the following domains : Aeronautics (to avoid freezing phenomena), Construction (self-cleaning surfaces), Sol-gel + ZrO2 Medical ( easy to clean surfaces in surgical units). PHOTONIC SURFACES Development of coatings concentrating diffuse light in order to increase the efficiency of solar cells in cloudy conditions (fluorescent concentrator). Improvement of the luminescence of OLEDs (organic electroluminescent diodes). SKILLS MaNo develops and controls structuration methods of surfaces: One-layer system by sol-gel: (nano)particles dispersed in a mixture of solvent and fluorinated alkoxide precursors; Multi-layer systems: (nano)particles spincoated and covered with a hybrid coating obtained by PECVD; chemically modified polymers. Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

13 WHITE BIOTECHNOLOGY CELLS FOR MATERIALS AND MATERIALS FOR CELLS

WHITE BIOTECHNOLOGY CELLS FOR MATERIALS AND MATERIALS FOR CELLS Design by ex nihilo APPLICATIONS Durable and profitable products and processes issued from biomass Replacement of traditional

chemical, packaging, cosmetics, food and agricultural sectors Replacement of traditional antifouling or antimicrobial solutions with more sustainable ones SKILLS Full bioprocess development from

added-value molecules, enzymes and nanomaterials Down-stream processing and formulation Development of novel bacterial and fungal culture strategies ANTIFOULING & ANTIMICROBIAL Development of novel

14 WHITE BIOTECHNOLOGY CELLS FOR MATERIALS AND MATERIALS FOR CELLS Design by ex nihilo APPLICATIONS Durable and profitable products and processes issued from biomass Replacement of traditional production processes for chemicals and nanomaterials by more environmentally friendly ones or based on a circular economy scheme Focus on high added-value molecules for application as materials in chemical, packaging, cosmetics, food and agricultural sectors Replacement of traditional antifouling or antimicrobial solutions with more sustainable ones SKILLS Full bioprocess development from nano-scale research (idea) to pre-industrial scale production (150 L) FERMENTATION & BIOCATALYSIS Production of building blocks for polymers with bacteria using synthetic biology Production of high added-value molecules, enzymes and nanomaterials Down-stream processing and formulation Development of novel bacterial and fungal culture strategies ANTIFOULING & ANTIMICROBIAL Development of novel antifouling agents and strategies (non-toxic) Testing: anti-biofilm, anti-algal, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal BIOMASS Physico-chemical characterisation of biomass-derived biopolymers (polysaccharides, lignin, proteins) Identification, extraction, fractioning and development of applications for high added-value molecules Use of environmentally friendly catalysis to transform biomass into fermentation friendly substrate or into simple and/or bio-sourced materials Development of tailor made approaches for bioactive oligosaccharides production Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

15 MULTIFUNCTIONAL SURFACES HIGH DURABILITY COATINGS

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SURFACES HIGH DURABILITY COATINGS Design by ex nihilo GLASSES, METALS AND POLYMERS TREATMENT POWDERS AND FIBERS MODIFICATION Surface preparation and cleaning Hard, scratch and wear

Anti-graffiti coatings Bioactive, Biocompatible and Anti-bacterial films Aesthetic surfaces Enhanced wettability New chemical elements added Fine tuning composition New functionalities Protective

functionalized clays TECHNICAL SUPPORT Semi industrial and industrial production Dedicated characterization and analysis platform Pilot systems design support On-site assistance High power bipolar

16 MULTIFUNCTIONAL SURFACES HIGH DURABILITY COATINGS Design by ex nihilo GLASSES, METALS AND POLYMERS TREATMENT POWDERS AND FIBERS MODIFICATION Surface preparation and cleaning Hard, scratch and wear resistant coatings Optical/Thermal tunable properties layers Smart enhanced corrosion resistant coatings Low friction coefficient layers TCO s and TSO s thin films Easy to clean, Anti fingerprint and Anti-graffiti coatings Bioactive, Biocompatible and Anti-bacterial films Aesthetic surfaces Enhanced wettability New chemical elements added Fine tuning composition New functionalities Protective layers Homogeneous coating on particles High grafiti resistance coating TECHNOLOGIES PVD magnetron, μwaves reactors and PECVD: fine tunable properties, very good adhesion UV protection : functionalized clays TECHNICAL SUPPORT Semi industrial and industrial production Dedicated characterization and analysis platform Pilot systems design support On-site assistance High power bipolar power supplies Sol-gels: hybrid and composite solutions, new curing processes, formulation tuning regarding the application methods and substrates Atmospheric plasmas: surface cleaning and preparation, deposition processes Hardion Ion gun: no added layers, any materials might be treated Electrochemical processes: controlled surface structuration by anodization, formulation of non toxic electrolytes for metal plating, Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

17 ELECTROCHEMICAL COATINGS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PROCESSES

ELECTROCHEMICAL COATINGS FROM ELECTROPLATING TO ANODIZATION MATERIA NOVA DEVELOPS NEW COATINGS AND ELECTROLYTE FORMULATIONS FOR SEVERAL APPLICATIONS AND OFFERS

Design by ex nihilo HARD CHROMIUM Formulation of an environment-friencly electroplating electrolyte based on trivalent chromium and optimization of process

ALTERNATIVE SILVER PLATING SKILLS / KNOW-HOW Formulation of cyanide-free electrolyte for batch and continuous silver electroplating.

precious metals Characterization platform: chemical analysis, morphology and structure, interaction with environment, durability ANODIZATION (ALUMINIUM, TITANIUM)

18 ELECTROCHEMICAL COATINGS FROM ELECTROPLATING TO ANODIZATION MATERIA NOVA DEVELOPS NEW COATINGS AND ELECTROLYTE FORMULATIONS FOR SEVERAL APPLICATIONS AND OFFERS SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO THE INDUSTRY. Design by ex nihilo HARD CHROMIUM Formulation of an environment-friencly electroplating electrolyte based on trivalent chromium and optimization of process parameters to obtain crack-free thick layers of hard chromium. ALTERNATIVE SILVER PLATING SKILLS / KNOW-HOW Formulation of cyanide-free electrolyte for batch and continuous silver electroplating. Formulation of environment-friendly electrolytes for metal plating Plating facilities: plates (up to A4) and small pieces (barrel) of technical coatings or precious metals Characterization platform: chemical analysis, morphology and structure, interaction with environment, durability ANODIZATION (ALUMINIUM, TITANIUM) Coating parameter optimization, coloration, alternative sealing or top coat process (sol gel). APPLICATIONS Protection of metals against wear and corrosion Decorative coatings Black coatings for absorbers PRECIOUS METAL PLATING Development and application of post-treatment for increased plating lifetime with conservation of the aesthetical aspect. Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

19 METALLIZATION

METALLIZATION BY USING AND DEVELOPING HIGH POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES, MATERIA NOVA OFFERS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE DEPOSITION OF METALS AND

for electronic applications and EMI shielding Decorative coatings Coatings for optical properties SKILLS/KNOW-HOW Low pressure and

substrates (up to A4) or small pieces Deposition on 2D and 3D substrates.

Formulation of environment-friendly electrolytes for metal electroplating Characterization platform: chemical analysis, morphology and

Development of green solutions to metallize non-conductive materials: incorporation of conductive charges (composites) or surface

20 METALLIZATION BY USING AND DEVELOPING HIGH POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES, MATERIA NOVA OFFERS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE DEPOSITION OF METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS ON DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES Design by ex nihilo APPLICATIONS Protection of metals against wear and corrosion Conductive coatings for electronic applications and EMI shielding Decorative coatings Coatings for optical properties SKILLS/KNOW-HOW Low pressure and atmospheric plasma techniques for the deposition of metals and ceramics (oxides, carbides, nitrides) COATING FACILITIES ELECTROPLATING: flat substrates (up to A4) or small pieces Deposition on 2D and 3D substrates. Developement of customized solutions for particular shapes and problematic substrates (powder, hollow substrates). Formulation of environment-friendly electrolytes for metal electroplating Characterization platform: chemical analysis, morphology and structure, interaction PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION: flat substrates, 3D objects and powders (specific design of barrel) PLASTIC METALLIZATION Development of green solutions to metallize non-conductive materials: incorporation of conductive charges (composites) or surface preparation and activation by efficient and environmental alternatives to chromic acid based treatments. ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA TORCHES: surface cleaning, preparation (chemical) CONTACT: (Program Leader) / + 32 (0)

21 LIFE CYCLE THINKING SUSTAINABILITY ECO-DESIGN

22 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT UNIT ECO-DESIGN IN R&D PROJECTS THROUGH LIFE CYCLE THINKING Design by ex nihilo Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product or a process. LCA methodology, ruled by the ISO and standards, consists of identifying and quantifying the flows (raw materials, greenhouse gas emissions ) exchanged between the environment and the system on its entire life cycle (from raw materials extraction to waste treatment) and translating these flows into impacts on indicators such as global warming, resource consumption, eutrophication, human health BENEFITS OF THE LCA APPROACH Validate the presupposed greenness of the innovation project Quantify and optimize the environmental benefits Identify hotspots in order to focus eco-design efforts where they are most relevant Help companies in their eco-design approach LCA, A REAL TOOL FOR ECO-DESIGNING INNOVATION IN R&D A project on bio-based insulating materials made of flax by-products was the first one in Materia Nova to benefit from the LCA approach. The LCA study led to identify the process steps to optimize in order to minimize the environmental footprint of the products under development. This approach was then used in an increasing number of projects. PAST AND PRESENT STUDIES Cellulose nanocrystals extraction with ionic liquids Flax-based insulating materials Polylactide production process Antifouling paints CrVI-free surface treatments Plasma-assisted conversion of CO 2 Bio-based paints and more 1 Kg cradle2grave - PLA injected device 5,38 Kg CO2 eq 1 Kg PLA injected device 5,22 Kg CO2 eq First prototype After process optimization PU reference 100% 80% 60% 1,05 Kg PLA - DE, with german maize 3,68 Kg CO2 eq 0,7 Kg injection of PLA - DE 1,51 Kg CO2 eq 40% 20% 0% Climate change Ozone depletion Particulate matter Ionizing radiation Photochemical ozone Acidification Eutrophication Ecotoxicity Human toxicity 2,63 Kg Maize - Germany 1,48 Kg CO2 eq 7 MJ market for electricity, low voltage DE 1,41 Kg CO2 eq 14,6 MJ market for electricity, medium voltage DE 2,92 Kg CO2 eq Avenue Nicolas Copernic, 1 / B-7000 Mons / T. : +32 (0) /

Electroplating, Anodizing & Metal Treatment Hand Book

Electroplating, Anodizing & Metal Treatment Hand Book Author: NPCS Board of Consultants & Engineers Format: Paperback ISBN: 9788178331386 Code: NI63 Pages: 720 Price: Rs. 1,475.00 US$ 150.00 Publisher: