CENIM has developed a method to produce coatings on magnesium alloys that improve its corrosion resistance. This process consists in the formation of conversion coatings synthesized by chemical reactions thermally activated at high pressure. A solution of metallic salts in a Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent (NADES) is used. This reaction media is economic and environmentally friendly. The conversion coatings obtained exhibit high density and excellent adhesion to the substrate.
Industrial partners, manufacturers of magnesium alloys, are being sought to collaborate through a patent licence agreement.
