GRIMP’s research activity concerns various aspects of metallurgy including:
- Study of microstructural characteristics and heat treatments of high strength steels
- Study of the electroplastic effect, i.e. the influence of electric current on the deformation and microstructure of metal alloys
- Study of the microstructural characteristics, heat treatments and corrosion resistance of stainless steels
- Development and characterization of innovative coatings for improving the corrosion and wear resistance of light alloys
- Study of the recovery of metallic materials from waste and slag
- Production and characterization of metal nanoparticles
- Study of the direct reduction process of iron ore
- Study of residual stresses on metal components
- Study of the microstructural characteristics and corrosion resistance of components obtained through additive manufacturing processes
- Study of the Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance of Metallic Samples by Localized Analysis Techniques
- Study of the foundry process of aluminum alloys by thermal analysis
