Posner, R.; Fink, N.; Giza, G.; Grundmeier, G.: Corrosive delamination and ion transport along stretch-formed thin conversion films on galvanized steel. Surface and Coatings Technology 253, pp. 227 - 233 (2014)
Posner, R.; Fink, N.; Wolpers, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Electrochemical electrolyte spreading studies of the protective properties of ultra-thin films on zinc galvanized steel. Surface and Coatings Technology 228, pp. 286 - 295 (2013)
Özcan, Ö.; Pohl, K.; Keil, P.; Grundmeier, G.: Effect of hydrogen and oxygen plasma treatments on the electrical and electrochemical properties of zinc oxide nanorod films on zinc substrates. Electrochemistry Communications 13 (8), pp. 837 - 839 (2011)
Giza, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Combination of FTIR Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy and Work Function Measurements for In Situ Studies of Plasma Modified Passive Films on MgZn2. Plasma Processes and Polymers 8 (7), pp. 607 - 616 (2011)
Itani, H.; Santa, M.; Keil, P.; Grundmeier, G.: Backside SERS Studies of Inhibitor Transport Through Polyelectrolyte Films on Ag-substrates. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 357 (2), pp. 480 - 486 (2011)
Posner, R.; Sundell, P. E.; Bergman, T.; Roose, P.; Heylen, M.; Grundmeier, G.; Keil, P.: UV-Curable Polyester Acrylate Coatings: Barrier Properties and Ion Transport Kinetics Along Polymer/Metal Interfaces. Journal of the Electrochemical Society 158 (6), pp. C185 - C193 (2011)
Posner, R.; Santa, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Wet- and Corrosive De-Adhesion Processes of Water-Borne Epoxy Film Coated Steel I. Interface Potentials and Characteristics of Ion Transport Processes. Journal of the Electrochemical Society 158 (3), pp. C29 - C35 (2011)
Santa, M.; Posner, R.; Grundmeier, G.: Wet- and Corrosive De-Adhesion Processes of Water-Borne Epoxy Film Coated Steel II. The Influence of -Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane as an Adhesion Promoting Additive. Journal of the Electrochemical Society 158 (3), pp. C36 - C41 (2011)
Grundmeier, G.; Posner, R.: Disbonding processes at polymer-metal interfaces: From a molecular-level understanding to self-healing processes. Galvanotechnik 101 (6), pp. 1253 - 1255 (2010)
Posner, R.; Giza, G.; Marazita, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Ion transport processes at polymer/oxide/metal interfaces under varying corrosive conditions. Corrosion Science 52 (5), pp. 1838 - 1846 (2010)
Posner, R.; Marazita, M.; Amthor, S.; Roschmann, K. J.; Grundmeier, G.: Influence of interface chemistry and network density on interfacial ion transport kinetics for styrene/acrylate copolymer coated zinc and iron substrates. Corrosion Science 52 (3), pp. 754 - 760 (2010)
Titz, T.; Hoerzenberger, F.; Van den Bergh, K.; Grundmeier, G.: Correlation of interfacial electrode potential and corrosion resistance of plasma polymer coated galvansied steel. Part 2: Influence of forming induced defects. Corrosion Science 52 (2), pp. 378 - 386 (2010)
Thissen, P.; Valtiner, M.; Grundmeier, G.: Stability of Phosphonic Acid Self-Assembled Monolayers on Amorphous and Single-Crystalline Aluminum Oxide Surfaces in Aqueous Solution. Langmuir 26 (1), pp. 156 - 164 (2010)
Hydrogen in aluminium can cause embrittlement and critical failure. However, the behaviour of hydrogen in aluminium was not yet understood. Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung were able to locate hydrogen inside aluminium’s microstructure and designed strategies to trap the hydrogen atoms inside the microstructure. This can…
Understanding hydrogen-microstructure interactions in metallic alloys and composites is a key issue in the development of low-carbon-emission energy by e.g. fuel cells, or the prevention of detrimental phenomena such as hydrogen embrittlement. We develop and test infrastructure, through in-situ nanoindentation and related techniques, to study…
Recently developed dual-phase high entropy alloys (HEAs) exhibit both an increase in strength and ductility upon grain refinement, overcoming the strength-ductility trade-off in conventional alloys [1]. Metastability engineering through compositional tuning in non-equimolar Fe-Mn-Co-Cr HEAs enabled the design of a dual-phase alloy composed of…
Because of their excellent corrosion resistance, high wear resistance and comparable low density, Fe–Al-based alloys are an interesting alternative for replacing stainless steels and possibly even Ni-base superalloys. Recent progress in increasing strength at high temperatures has evoked interest by industries to evaluate possibilities to employ…
To design novel alloys with tailored properties and microstructure, two materials science approaches have proven immensely successful: Firstly, thermodynamic and kinetic descriptions for tailoring and processing alloys to achieve a desired microstructure. Secondly, crystal defect manipulation to control strength, formability and corrosion…