# Research Areas

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Research

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##### Research Areas

###### Advanced Coatings

Corrosion, wear, and hydrogen embrittlement resistance; Electromagnetic & Ultraviolet protection; Fire & flame retardance; Self-cleaning, self-repairing and anti-dust; Antifouling, antibacterial; Friction modification

[Know More](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-am/research/research-areas/research-theme-details/coatings-surface-engineering)

###### Smart Materials

Self-healing materials; shape memory polymers; Smart windows, plastic packaging, fire alarm, and wearable textiles

[Know More](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-am/research/research-areas/research-theme-details/smart-and-functional-materials)

###### Lightweight Alloys

Lightweight vehicles, systems and components joining lightweight dissimilar materials

[Know More](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-am/research/research-areas/research-theme-details/lightweight-materials)

###### Polymer Composites

Low-cost fiber reinforced polymer composites
Degradable, reusable and recyclable polymers
Low Flammability, toxicity & cost of polymers

###### Corrosion Inhibitors

Anticorrosion in hydrogen, carbon capture, membrane, and next-generation batteries

[Know More](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/irc-am/research/research-areas/research-theme-details/corrosion-and-scale-inhibition)

###### 2D Materials

Graphene

###### Computational Materials

Machine learning and AI for design and selection of materials, data-driven materials discovery, and risk assessments