The field of research and development of nanomaterials and advanced technologies includes the preparation of structurally and functionally hierarchically organized hybrid functional materials and structures that are energy efficient. For these purposes phenomena occurring only at the nanometre level are used. They can be applied in plastics, electronics, sensors, (photo) catalysis, medicine, hygiene and elsewhere.
Research activities require a multidisciplinary approach and include: understanding of physical and chemical phenomena at molecular level; chemical synthesis of materials (nanoparticles of semiconductors, metals, CND, hybrid) or their modification (CNT, graphene / graphene oxide, polymers); detailed characterization of structure, morphology and properties; technology and sample preparation, i.e. functional materials or production of simple devices such as powders, thin films, coatings, diodes, sensors, catalytic units, etc. with characterization of their functionality; integration of the process, material or equipment into a functional sample. We then work with industrial partners to develop solutions with higher degrees of technological maturity.
The research group also provides for the Centre for Polymer Systems and for cooperation with practice the operation and professional development of spectroscopic and microscopic material characterization laboratories.
FW10010207 - Intelligent Thermotropic Coatings for Thermal Management of Buildings (in collaboration with Rokospol a.s.), 2024-2026
Principal Researcher:Ing. Michal Machovský, Ph.D.
Project Description
The main goal of the project, carried out in collaboration with the primary recipient, Rokospol a.s., is the research, development, and successful testing of a globally competitive, advanced ecological coating system of a new generation. This system will feature intelligent and repeatable changes in optical properties, which will repeatedly alter in response to temperature changes. As the temperature rises, the light transmission will decrease, and vice versa. This change will be cyclically repeatable. The thermotropic behavior of the system will enable thermal management of buildings, including both facade and roof surfaces, as well as influence the transmission of light and thermal radiation through glass components.
The main outputs of the project will be three proofs of concept and one verified technology. The project will also produce two secondary outputs—articles in peer-reviewed journals.
The project "Intelligent Thermotropic Coatings for Thermal Management of Buildings" is co-financed with state support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic under the Program TREND. This project is funded under the National Recovery Plan through the European Recovery and Resilience Facility.

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE,PARADISE:Development of next generation pathways leading to just energy transition and industrial deep decarbonization, 2024-2028
SQ01020347 - Research, development and optimization of the production process leading to the reduction of the release and content of new contaminants in spunmelt nonwovens (principal researcher PF Nonvowens, s.r.o.), 2025-2028
TQ15000001 - Gas permeability and tightness in FFF rapid prototyping, 2025-2026
TQ15000379 - Carbon nanodots as functional and marking fillers for polymer systems, 2025-2026
LUABA24039 - Development of magnetoactive elastomeric SurfAces with controlled wettability for functional Liquid ManipulatiON - SALMON, 2024-2026
Global Seed Funds - The design and synthesis of highly active metallosilicate microspheres for olefin metathesis., 2024-2026
CA22131 - Supramolecular LUminescent Chemosensors for Environmental Security (LUCES), 2023-2027
CA22147 - European metal-organic framework network: combining research and development to promote technological solutions (EU4MOFs), 2023-2027
FW10010207 - Intelligent thermotropic coatings for thermal management of buildings, 2024-2026
LUAUS23085 - Synthesis of new highly active metallosilicate catalysts for olefin metathesis -2023-2026
LTT20010 -Surface functionalized glass: Concept of heterostructured nanoparticles inspired by arteficial photosynthesis, 2020-2024
FW06010191 Research and development of solar reflexive coating system for enhancing the energy performance of buildings (cooperation with ROKOSPOL a.s.) - 2023-2025
GA23-07244S Anisotropic Magnetorheological Elastomers with Controlled Electrical Properties - 2023-2025
GA23-07361S Synthesis of gold nanoparticles for SERS and catalysis guided by selectively oxidized polysaccharides 2023-2025
Completed projects
TP01010006 - "Commercialization at the Tomas Bata University in Zlín II", 2020-2022
- subproject "Innovative design of micro-fiber optic cable protectors", 2020-2021
IGA/CPS/2021/002 - "Preparation and characterization of nanocomposite systems"
FV40377 - "Research and development of a biocompatible material for controlled drug release and transport into the cornea“, 2019-2022
FW01010620 - "Research and development of materials and technology of small batch production of structural and sealing elements“, 2020-2023
GA19-23513S - "Towards new electroluminescent materials: Borane cluster compounds in thin polymer films within an electric field“, 2019-2021
GA19-23647S - "Investigation of correlation among cation distribution, particle size and physical properties of intelligent spinel ferrite nanomaterials“, 2019-2021
7AMB16AT033 - " Fiber-reinforced polymers with an integrated network of carbon nanotubes", 2016-2017
FR-TI3/424 - " Electroluminescent films for emergency interior lightning", 2011-2014
GP14-32114P - " The modification of magnetic filler and the study of its use in magnetorheological systems", 2014-2016
GA16-05961S - "Advanced carriers for platinum drugs", 2016-2018
GA17-24730S - "Novel magnetorheological elastomers based on modified magnetic fillers", 2017-2019
TA01011211 - " Research and development of functional properties of components of passive safety of automobile vehicle passengers using innovative polymeric materials and production technologies", 2011-2015
TH01011438 - "Development of polyurethane matrices for composite production - PURKOMP", 2015-2017
TG03010052 - "Commercialization at the Tomas Bata University in Zlín", 2016-2018
- subproject "PANI based sensor for ammonia detection", 2017-2019
European Regional Development Fund - OP EIC

CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/15_019/0004549 - "Non-flammable systems according to EN 45545 for composite fabrication“, 2015-2020
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/15_019/0005090 - "Stenopeic opening for presbyopia correction", 2015-2019
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_321/0025211 - "Research and development of new generation of anticorrosive pigments multiplying the protection of metal surfaces with emphasis on their environmental and rational economic efficiency", 2021-2023
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Evaluation of processed cheese viscoelastic properties during sterilization observed in situ
CITATION DATA: Journal of Dairy Science, https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22833, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Atom transfer radical polymerization of 2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline in solution and from the surface of carbonyl iron particles toward fabrication of a cytocompatible magneto-responsive hybrid filler
CITATION DATA: Macromolecules, VOL: 56, ISS: 11, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.3c00400, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Injection-molded isotactic polypropylene colored with green transparent and opaque pigments
CITATION DATA: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, VOL: 24, ISS: 12, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24129924, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Comparison of mechano- and PhotoATRP with ZnO nanocrystals
CITATION DATA: Macromolecules, VOL: 56, ISS: 13, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.3c00250, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Engineering conductivity and performance in electrorheological fluids using a nanosilica grafting approach
CITATION DATA: ACS Applied Nano Materials, VOL: 6, ISS: 11, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.3c01475, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Comprehensive evaluation of photoelectrochemical performance dependence on geometric features of ZnO nanorod electrodes
CITATION DATA: Nanoscale Advances, VOL: 5, ISS: 11, https://doi.org/10.1039/d3na00089c, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Nickel nanoparticle-decorated reduced graphene oxide via one-step microwave-assisted synthesis and its lightweight and flexible composite with Polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene-ran-butylene)-block-polystyrene polymer for electromagnetic wave shielding application
CITATION DATA: Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, VOL: 6, ISS: 3, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-023-00692-7, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Wearable and stretchable SEBS/CB polymer conductive strand as a piezoresistive strain sensor
CITATION DATA: Polymers, VOL: 15, ISS: 7, https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15071618, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Controlled drug delivery device for cornea treatment and novel method for its testing
CITATION DATA: Pharmaceuticals, VOL: 16, ISS: 4, https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16040505, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Composite based on PLA with improved shape stability under high-temperature conditions
CITATION DATA: Polymer, VOL: 276, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125943, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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The essential role of symmetry in understanding 3He chemical shifts in endohedral helium fullerenes
CITATION DATA: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, VOL: 25, ISS: 15, https://doi.org/10.1039/d3cp00256j, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Sub PPM detection of NO2 using strontium doped bismuth ferrite nanostructures
CITATION DATA: Micromachines, VOL: 14, ISS: 3, https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14030644, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Ph.D. students