Łukasiewicz – Upper Silesian Institute of Technology (Łukasiewicz – GIT) is actively participating in the international MITHRIL EU Project, aimed at advancing the hydrogen economy in Europe.
During the ongoing project executors’ meeting, the institute is represented by a strong team of Łukasiewicz – GIT experts, including:
- Prof. Krzysztof Radwański, PhD, Eng. – Leader of the Research Group on Material Properties and Structure, Project Coordinator
- Dr. Hanna Purzyńska, Eng. – Director of the Materials Research Centre at Łukasiewicz – GIT
- Dr. Łukasz Poloczek, Eng. – Leader of the Research Group on Process Simulations
- Prof. Adam Mikołaj Zieliński, PhD, Eng. – CEO of Łukasiewicz – GIT
The meeting provides an excellent opportunity for direct dialogue with research institutions from other European countries involved in the project, as well as for exchanging knowledge and experience in advanced materials technologies. Synergies between scientific research and international collaboration lay the foundation for real industrial innovations and the development of Europe’s hydrogen infrastructure.
MITHRIL EU Project is a European research initiative focused on developing advanced barrier coatings to limit hydrogen permeation in steels used in hydrogen infrastructure pipelines. The rapid growth of the hydrogen economy in Europe requires solutions that ensure the safety, durability, and reliability of hydrogen transport systems.
Research includes testing coatings such as diamond-like carbon (DLC), nickel-phosphorus (Ni-P), and aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃). While the project initially focuses on the transport sector, the technologies developed also have potential applications in hydrogen storage, automotive, and nuclear energy, where materials are exposed to high pressures and temperatures.
