Researcher Info

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Philippe Verpoort

Research Engineer (PhD)
ArcelorMittal R&D Gent
OCAS NV / Surfaces
Pres. J.F. Kennedylaan 3
9060 Zelzate
Belgium
WG 3: Application of ILs;WG 4: Long-term Prospects & Scale-up Challenges
www.ocas.be

Research Expertise

  • Electrodeposition of metallic coatings from ionic liquids

Equipment you can share

  • Electrodeposition cells - semi-industrial pilot unit
  • Physico-chemical properties of the liquids (density, viscosity, water content, FTIR, UV/VIS etc)
  • Coating characterisation (hardness, adhesion, corrosion and wear resistance, etc.)
  • SEM, FIB, EDX, EPMA, TEM, XRD, etc.

Placements Offered

  • 6 months traineeships for students of fresh graduates in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials engineering