Joining Technologies & Corrosion

Open Opportunities

Master Thesis on the Investigation of stress in PVD-grown AlN as a thermal barrier layer in nano-multilayered coatings Empa Joining Technologies & Corrosion In this master thesis, we propose a systematic investigation of the stress curvature in AlN barrier layers opportunely prepared by PVD sputtering at different conditions. The obtained AlN microstructures will be related to stress state and applied in Ag/AlN multilayers. Engineering and Technology, Physics Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis

Master Thesis on Environmental effect on intergranular corrosion of 2xxx Al alloys Empa Joining Technologies & Corrosion In this project, a combined microscopic and electrochemical approach will be used to correlate the local surface reactivity of Al-Cu-Li alloys to specific microstructural features for a detailed characterization of corrosion processes at the microscale. Engineering and Technology Master Thesis

Master Thesis on Electrochemical characterisation of Cu-Zn alloy and prediction of their atmospheric corrosion behaviour in presence of nitrogen compounds Empa Joining Technologies & Corrosion The proposed master thesis will focus on developing an in-situ methodology to study the atmospheric corrosion behaviour of brass. A new electrochemical microcell should therefore be designed. This new setup will provide a deeper understanding of processes leading to alloy failure. Engineering and Technology Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis