20.02.2025
Electrochemistry Workshop: New Perspectives in Materials and Metallization
Materia Nova Mons, Boulevard Initialis, 13, 7000 Mons
Electrochemistry Workshop – Save the Date: February 20 from 15 to 18.30 !
Materia Nova invites you to an afternoon dedicated to the latest innovations in electrochemistry. This workshop will be an opportunity to explore major advancements, such as new materials for electrodes, passivation layers, alternatives to chrome plating, and solutions for the metallization of plastics.
In addition to presentations and discussions on these topics, you will have the chance to visit our facilities and discover our newly installed pilot line. This visit will give you a deeper understanding of the full potential of these innovations for your industrial projects.
Afternoon Program
3:00 PM: Introduction by Mireille Poelman
3:15 PM: Presentation: “Sol-gel coatings combined with sulfo-tartaric anodizing as an innovative process for aluminum protection: Application in aeronautics” with M. Poelman (Materia Nova) and D. Ghysselinckx (Sonaca)
3:50 PM: Presentation of the URGENT project: “From urine to bio-H₂ through electro-oxidation, for more sustainable agriculture” with Ph. Mettens (UMONS), F. Maseri (Materia Nova), and G. Guilbert (Materia Nova)
4:25 PM: Presentation: “Innovative Nickel-based Alloys: Corrosion Resistance and Energy Solutions” with G. Guilbert (Materia Nova)
5:00 PM: Visit to the Galvanization line
5:45 PM: Drinks and networking