PhD in Sustainable ZnAlMg-X alloy coating for green steel applications
Topic of research: Development of sustainable ZnAlMg-X alloy coating for green steel applications
ZnAlMg alloys coated steel belong to the most important materials for automotive components, building components, domestic appliances and electrical goods. Besides the improved corrosion resistance, however, these coating alloys generally suffer from a reduced formability and cracking resistance as compared to GI galvanized steel. Furthermore, it is unclear at this moment how these types of coatings will perform in application to the green steel. Therefore, this project is aimed investigating the impact of using green steel as a substrate and at the same time improving the performance of these types of coatings on corrosion and cracking resistance, applicability and removability for recycling.
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Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage currently more than 34,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and the top 100 universities in the world (see our ranking: http://www.rug.nl/about-us/where-do-we-stand/rankings, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.
Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), the Engineering and Technology institute Groningen (ENTEG) is a multidisciplinary hub for engineering science and technology research, driving the development of innovative, sustainable and smart processes and products through world-class research while actively investing in graduate and undergraduate education and mentorship. Through strong industry partnerships, ENTEG fosters knowledge transfer and contributes to the growth and competitiveness of the engineering sector. The institute provides a collaborative, resource-rich environment with cutting-edge laboratories and facilities to support transformative research across mechanical, materials and robotics engineering; optimisation, systems and control; and sustainable chemical engineering and biotechnology. A PhD position is available in the Advanced Production Engineering (APE) research group that deals with the development, optimization and implementation of advanced production technologies and manufacture processes with emphasis on mechanical and materials engineering. For more information about the APE group please use the following link: www.rug.nl/research/ape.
