Main research lines:

• Laser processing of metallic materials. Study of the application of laser technology in the welding, hardening and texturing of aluminium and titanium alloys.
• Non-polluting surface treatments for aluminium alloys. Investigation of anticorrosive treatments for aluminium alloys with low environmental impact.
• Surface Processing of CFRPs. Use of UV marking laser for the surface activation of composite materials used in the aeronautical industry as a pre-gluing and pre-painting operation.
• Corrosion behaviour of metal alloys. Investigation, experimentation, advisement and training on the behaviour of metals against corrosion.
• Archaeometry. Use of physical, chemical and mathematical methods as tools for understanding, interpreting and safeguarding Cultural Heritage.
• Additive Manufacturing using DMLS. Optimisation, manufacturing, post-processing and characterisation of parts manufactured with the additive manufacturing tecnology, Direct Metal Laser Sintering.

Group Leader: Prof. Dr. Francisco Javier Botana Pedemonte
javier.botana@uca.es

Website: https://labcyp.com/