As a part of the CLiCAM project, ERA talent Abel W. Ourgessa, PhD. has recently completed a three-month secondment in the Thermal Spray Center of Treibacher Industrie AG, under the supervision of Dr. Richard Trache.
During his stay, he received a hands-on training in suspension preparation for thermal spray applications and developed a stable suspension, based on industrial waste materials that are suitable for thermal spraying. He also prepared waste glass-based alkali-activated substrates and, with the support of thermal spray expert Karl Körner, optimized the spraying process and operating parameters to achieve successful coatings on both, alkali-activated and steel substrates.
Beyond the experimental activities, Abel presented his projects and the FunGlass Centre's expertise to the Treibacher’s R&D team, fostering discussions on a future collaborative potential. The secondment strengthened academia–industry knowledge exchange, promoted innovation in sustainable materials, and supported the development of next-generation waste-derived coating technologies within the CLiCAM project.
