SAFARI at COATINGS 2026: Advancing Safe-and-Sustainable 2D Materials

SAFARI participated in COATINGS 2026 with a strong representation of consortium partners, presenting research and innovation activities across multiple domains of advanced materials.

The contributions highlighted how graphene and MXene-based systems are evolving from laboratory concepts toward scalable, application-driven technologies.

Materials and Coatings Innovation

Key presentations addressed the development of hybrid materials and coatings with enhanced electrochemical and structural performance.

Layer-by-Layer deposition of MXene–graphene hybrids enables precise control over material interfaces, while electrochemical deposition techniques are being optimized to reduce hazardous chemicals and improve sustainability.

Cold spray technologies further demonstrate the potential for industrial-scale integration of advanced coatings.

From Materials to Applications

The presented work supports applications across:

• electrochemical sensing
• energy systems
• functional coatings

These developments illustrate SAFARI’s role in connecting materials science with real-world technological needs.

SSbD as a Core Principle

A central theme of SAFARI’s participation was the implementation of Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design.

This approach ensures that:

• safety is addressed early
• environmental impact is minimized
• regulatory readiness is considered

This is essential for enabling the transition from research to market.

Strategic Outlook

SAFARI’s contributions at COATINGS 2026 reinforce the importance of integrating performance, scalability, and sustainability in advanced materials development.

The project continues to support Europe’s position in next-generation materials innovation.