Creative Nano

12/02/2026

Great news at Creative Nano!

Our book chapter, “Safe and Sustainable by Design Electrolytic Ni Nanocomposite Coatings: An Eco-Conscious Alternative to Hard Chromium,” has just been published online with open access in the IntechOpen volume “Fundamentals, Processing and Testing of Coatings for Materials and Surface Protection.”

In this chapter, we present our latest advances in SSbD nanocomposite coatings for greener electroplating, featuring impactful results from a scaled-up, eco-conscious, boric-acid-free electrolytic bath developed at Creative Nano, funded by the MOZART EU Project. The work demonstrates a practical, industrially relevant pathway toward more sustainable surface-finishing solutions without compromising performance.

You can check it out here 👉 https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/1234193

Hard chromium (HC) coatings are widely used in the metal finishing industry due to their excellent wear and corrosion resistance. However, their production involves hexavalent chromium ions, a substance classified by the European Commission as toxic, carcinogenic, and mutagenic. Moreover, boric a...

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Creative Nano 🎄✨

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the collaboration, trust, and shared achievements.

Warm wishes to our team, partners, and everyone across the world for a joyful holiday season and a bright, successful year ahead. 🎉🌟

08/12/2025

Last week, the Sustain a Print consortium held its final review meeting, concluding three years of joint work under Horizon Europe. Throughout the project, partners from research and industry worked jointly to advance sustainable materials, innovative processing methods, and environmentally responsible approaches for the field of printed electronics. The review meeting offered the opportunity to present our results, demonstrate the progress achieved across all work packages, and discuss how the project’s outcomes can contribute to EU priorities in sustainability, circularity, and green innovation. Sustain-a-Print’s outcomes provide a solid basis for future impact across the sector and for advancing environmentally responsible manufacturing.

08/12/2025

Last week’s final marked the successful conclusion of the Sustain a Print project!
We are proud to have contributed to this journey by producing lignin–MWCNTs hybrid materials that advance more sustainable, functional solutions for printed electronics!

Last week, the Sustain a Print consortium held its final review meeting, concluding three years of joint work under Horizon Europe. Throughout the project, partners from research and industry worked jointly to advance sustainable materials, innovative processing methods, and environmentally responsible approaches for the field of printed electronics. The review meeting offered the opportunity to present our results, demonstrate the progress achieved across all work packages, and discuss how the project’s outcomes can contribute to EU priorities in sustainability, circularity, and green innovation. Sustain-a-Print’s outcomes provide a solid basis for future impact across the sector and for advancing environmentally responsible manufacturing.

08/12/2025

Our partners from ISQ recently visited Creative Nano to carry out a worker exposure assessment related to the functionalization and hybridization of MXenes with Graphene Oxide as part of the Safari Project. During the visit, they monitored nano- and micro-particle levels in the lab throughout these processes. These measurements will support the identification of appropriate precautionary measures to ensure the safe handling of these emerging materials.

04/12/2025

We’ve officially crossed into the future of surface engineering!
Within the FreeMe project , our team at Creative Nano has successfully metallized real-life plastic demonstrators for the automotive, aerospace, and household appliance industries — using a method that’s 100% free of Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) and Palladium (Pd).

✨ No toxins.
🔬 No critical raw materials.
🌱 Just pure innovation — safe and sustainable by design.

These aren’t lab samples. They’re functional, precision-engineered components ready to meet industrial demands — with stunning finishes and uncompromising performance.

💡 Developed in-house. Validated in real-world conditions.
🌍 Aligned with EU sustainability goals.

More breakthroughs coming soon — stay tuned.

03/12/2025

We are proud to share that our book chapter, “Safe and Sustainable by Design Electrolytic Ni Nanocomposite Coatings: An Eco-Conscious Alternative to Hard Chromium”, has been officially accepted for publication in the Open Access book “Fundamentals, Processing and Testing of Coatings for Materials and Surface Protection” by IntechOpen.
🔬 This chapter presents key findings from the MOZART project, showcasing how Ni nanocomposite coatings can replace traditional hard chromium with a process that is both eco-conscious and performance-driven.
🌱 By eliminating hazardous substances and embracing SSbD principles, we are contributing to the transformation of surface engineering toward a greener, safer future.
We are excited that this work will be freely available to the global scientific community, amplifying the impact of our research and fostering collaboration.
✨ Congratulations to our team and partners for making this possible — and stay tuned for more breakthroughs!

21/11/2025

📣Our article “Development of Green Lignin–MWCNTs Hybrids for Sustainable Conductive Materials” has been published in Electronics (MDPI).

This work, carried out within the framework of the Sustain a Print project, presents a green method for producing electrically conductive lignin-based materials.

Our results demonstrate how bio-based 🌱 lignin can be exploited to reduce environmental impact 🌎 while maintaining performance in the field of sustainable electronics.

🔗 Read the full article here 👇
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/22/4539

The increasing environmental impact of electronic waste has intensified the pursuit of sustainable materials for manufacturing green electronics. This study presents the development of lignin-based hybrids with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) via an environmentally friendly ultrasonication pr...

26/09/2025

Creative Nano participated in the Sustainable Printed Electronics Conference 2025, held in Thessaloniki from September 23 to 25, 2025.

Our team showcased research from the Sustain a Print and Safari Project through one oral and two poster presentations.

A big thank you to Exelisis IKE, University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Technological Institute, Axia Innovation and the Sustain a Print project for their support and excellent organization!

23/09/2025

Sustain-a-Print´s final consortium meeting takes place today and tomorrow in Thessaloniki, partners are coming together to present achievements, prepare for the review, and map out the next steps towards more sustainable printed electronics.

Huge thanks to for hosting our 36M Meeting. 💡🌍

12/09/2025

Creative Nano engaged in the 1st Review Meeting of the SAFARI project which was held online. This occasion allowed all partners to reflect on the progress achieved so far and align on the next steps towards the development of Safe and Sustainable by Design MXene/Graphene hybrids.
At Creative Nano, we are excited to push the boundaries of innovative advanced materials further while ensuring safety and sustainability remain at the core of the SAFARI project.

01/08/2025

Out of Office, Into the Sunshine
The Creative Nano team is taking a summer break to rest, recharge, and find new inspiration in the sun, the sea and the simple joys of the season. 🌊🍉

Wishing you all a refreshing summer filled with bright ideas and beautiful memories. ✨