Material science and corrosion laboratory

Head of laboratory: dr. Konstantinas Leinartas  
phone +370 5  266 1290

Main research directions:

1. Formation of light metal alloys (Mg, Al, Ti) with Nb, Zr, Cr and others, 
2. by means of magnetron sputtering. Deposition of ultra-thin protective coatings by ALD on conventional and magnetron sputtered alloys. Structure, morphology characterization of the formed alloys and composites; corrosion behavior research in electrolytes and atmosphere.
3. Modification of the surface of monocrystalline silicon with Cu, Ag, Au particles by means of physical and electrochemical methods. Research of photoelectrochemical and catalytical properties of modified Si surface.
4. Research and synthesis of composites for electrochemical supercapacitors based on Co and Ru on various substrates.

Services available:Corrosion testing of metals, alloys, composite coatings, paints and varnishes in natural and artificial atmosphere using standardized methods. Expert corrosion damage and corrosion resistance assessment in accredited laboratory.