The ENCOMAT Group (Corrosion and Materials Engineering), with a trajectory of more than 25 years, is a leading team in applied research on material durability, corrosion protection, and the development of advanced coatings for transport and construction infrastructures.

With a solid track record supported by more than 200 scientific publications, 19 supervised doctoral theses, and over 50 regional and national projects — including competitive knowledge‑generation programs — ENCOMAT contributes to the design of more sustainable, safer, and more resilient materials. The group combines advanced electrochemical analysis techniques, accelerated aging tests, and innovative surface‑protection solutions.

Its developments have direct application in sectors such as construction, energy, automotive, transport infrastructure, and the naval industry. It is worth noting that this group is recognized as a Group with Growth Potential.

More information:
https://portalcientifico.uvigo.gal/grupos/17674/detalle

Xosé Ramón Nóvoa Rodríguez - rnovoa@uvigo.es

Research areas

Transport

Transport
Manufacturing and Materials

Manufacturing and Materials
Energy

Energy
Sustainability and natural resources

Sustainability and natural resources

Research topics

  • Coatings for corrosion protection (organic, inorganic and sol-gel coatings).
  • Electrochemical corrosion (corrosion in concrete, oxides for batteries).
  • Development of electrodes for lithium-ion batteries.
  • Additive manufacturing: optimization of manufacturing parameters, post-processing, recycling and corrosion behaviour.
  • Industrial electrochemistry applied to specific challenges in production sectors.

Notable Technologies

  • Advanced anti-corrosion coatings: development of customised solutions for aggressive environments.
  • Electrochemical evaluation techniques: real time durability monitoring and service life prediction.
  • 3D printing of conductive anodes: innovation in cathodic protection for concrete structures.
  • Accelerated ageing tests: simulation of extreme conditions to validate next-generation materials.
  • Sustainable and safe materials for infrastructure: applications in construction, mobility and energy storage.