PVD4PtX
Novel protective and sustainable PVD coatings as a key enabling factor for cost reduction and lifetime extension of PtX technologies
Project area
Resource procurement (Input)
Fuel production
Refining and upgrading
Storage
Transport
Distribution
Utilisation
Post-treatment and recycling
Safety and standardisation
Systems integration / sector coupling
Community work and stakeholder involvement
Structural frameworks, regulation, and markets
All projects in the MissionGreenFuels project portfolio contribute to the green transition across the green fuels value chain and cross-cutting themes. The highlighted icons indicate the area this project contributes to. Click on the icons to lean more.
Project description
Green fuels are typically more corrosive than fossil fuels, creating a need for new coatings that can combine corrosion and wear resistance to protect equipment and components and extend their lifetime. The PVD4PtX project addresses this challenge by developing and testing a new, highly corrosion resistant PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating for components across the value chain that are in direct contact with green fuels.
PVD4PtX contributes to the development of more robust and scalable green fuel industry by maturing corrosion resistant PVD coating solutions for real world operating conditions. To ensure alignment with industry requirements and expectations, the project seeks to work on a variety of end user cases and works in close collaboration with an industry stakeholder group of key Danish industrial players.
Project facts
Project start
April 2025
Project status
Funding pool
Inflection point
Value chain and theme
Project objectives
Combat material degradation in green fuel applications
The project aims to address material degradation challenges caused by corrosive green fuels by developing and maturing advanced PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coatings. These coatings are designed to protect components operating across the green fuels value chain, helping to extend equipment lifetime and maintain performance under corrosive operating conditions.
Optimise PVD coatings for industrial needs
To ensure industrial relevance, the project will refine alloying strategies and coating processes to deliver high‑performance PVD coatings tailored to real end‑user requirements. This includes adapting coating solutions to different component types and operating conditions, with a particular focus on performance, durability, and compatibility with industrial production and use.
Enable industry adoption through cost efficient solutions
The project seeks to support broader industrial uptake of PVD coatings by developing cost‑efficient manufacturing approaches and demonstrating clear value for end‑users. By balancing performance improvements with production efficiency, the project aims to lower barriers to adoption and contribute to more competitive and sustainable green fuel technologies.
Project partners
Impact & outcome
The project is expected to demonstrate how PVD coatings can reduce wear, friction, and corrosion in components operating across the green fuels value chain, thereby extending equipment lifetime and improving overall cost efficiency. Through testing and validation on industrial components, PVD4PtX will generate data and practical experience that support the scaling and industrial use of PVD coatings. By reducing maintenance needs and replacement costs, the project contributes to making green fuel technologies more economically viable and competitive, while supporting wider industrial adoption and strengthening Danish and European industry leadership and green job creation.
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Mission fit
PVD4PtX strengthens the MissionGreenFuels portfolio by addressing material durability and cost reduction across components in direct contact with green fuels throughout the value chain. By enabling longer component lifetimes, the project supports the uptake of green fuels in hard‑to‑abate sectors where electrification alone is not sufficient.
The project complements other MissionGreenFuels initiatives, including collaboration with the NH3Shield project on corrosion‑resistant solutions for ammonia applications, contributing to improved safety and performance. Through close industry engagement and knowledge sharing within the partnership, PVD4PtX helps translate research results into industrial solutions that benefit the Danish green fuel ecosystem.
