A battery-supercapacitor hybrid systems combine the advantages of high energy battery electrodes and high power capacitors. LiBASED consortium is aiming at the development of the new and efficient Li-ion battery-supercapacitor hybrid (LIH) device with high power and energy density simultaneously, along with good cyclability. The project proposes a novel hybrid device configuration based on different 3D nanostructured carbon based cathodes and electrospun titanate-based free-standing (anode) electrodes. By using this configuration, the LIH device is expected having high energy density (>20 Wh/kg) and power density (>5 KW/kg) with a specific capacity retention >92% over 10,000 cycles. Afterwards, the consortium will design and fabricate mini-hybrid device (prototype) with mentioned outputs. The assembled LIH devices can be applied in long-run, lightweight and cost-effective unmanned air/ground vehicles (UAVs, UGVs) which will lead positive effect on both environmental and economic issues.

Contact
Prof. Ing. Petr Sáha
Tomas Bata University in Zlín
Centre of polymer systems
třída Tomáše Bati 5678
760 01 Zlín
Czech Republic
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Work developed under the M-era.Net 2019 call project "LiBASED Li-ion BAttery-SupErcapacitor Hybrid Device". The research was co-funded by: Technology Agency of the Czech Republic EPSILON Programme with project no. TH71020006, Slovak Academy of Sciences with project no. M-ERA.NET 2/2019/966/LiBASED and the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey TUBITAK.

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE, PARADISE:Development of next generation pathways leading to just energy transition and industrial deep decarbonization, 2024-2028, Ing. Michal Machovský, Ph.D.

HORIZON-CL4-2024-RESILIENCE-01-35-TWO-STAGE, HORIZON-IA (HORIZON Innovation Actions) BioPackMan - 101178576-2 Biodegradable Packaging Materials Advancing Circularity, Sustainability & Eco-Innovation, prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.

HORIZON-JU-IA -101157688 SurfToGreen, 2024-2029, prof. Ing. Petr Humpolíček, Ph.D. 

HORIZON RISEnergy (101131793) Research Infrastructure Services for Renewable Energy 2024-2028, Ing. Viera Pechancová, Ph.D. 

CA22131 - Supramolecular LUminescent Chemosensors for Environmental Security (LUCES), 2023-2027, Ing. Pavel Urbánek, Ph.D. 

CA22147 - European metal-organic framework network: combining research and development to promote technological solutions (EU4MOFs), 2023-2027, Mgr. David Škoda, Ph.D. 

Global Seed Funds - The design and synthesis of highly active metallosilicate microspheres for olefin metathesis., 2024-2026, Mgr. David Škoda, Ph.D. 

HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01 AGROECOLOGY (101132349) - Fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption, prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.

HORIZON Europe (SMHYLES) - Safe, sustainable and Modular HYbrid systems for Long-duration Energy storage and grid Services, 2024-2027, Ing. Viera Pechancová, Ph.D. 

DRP0200194 „Plan C Moving PLastics and mAchine iNdustry towards Circularity“, Danube Region Programme, 2024-2026, prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D. 

The NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme (SPS G6106) - Smart Portable Nanosensors for on-site Biomedical and Environmental Analysis (TERRITORY), doc. RNDr. Renáta Oriňáková, DrSc. 

TwinVECTOR (101078935) Twinning for Development of World-Class Next Generation Batteries, 2022-2025, Ing. Viera Pechancová, Ph.D. 

HORIZON-SOLiD (101069505) Sustainable manufacturing and optimized materials and interfaces for lithium metal batteries with digital quality control, 2022-2026, Ing. Viera Pechancová, Ph.D. 

Completed projects

H2020-LC-GD-2020 (101036910)  Storage Research Infrastructure Eco-System StoRIES Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: Research and innovation in support of the European Green Deal, 2021-2025

Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA) - CELISE (1010007733)- Sustainable production of Cellulose-based products and additives to be used in SMEs and rural areas, 2021-2025

CA20137- Project title: Human Resources Strategy for Researchers to Enhance Employability and Institutional Competitiveness (REFRESH-IN) (VOICES) ( 2021-2025)

NPRP13S-0127-200177GreenHouses for Qatari Climate: Energy Saving Smart and Sustainable Phase Change Materials (Green3SPCM), 2022-2025

CA18236 - Intrepreneurial Universities emerging perspectives enrich regional social innovation ecosystems (EU-RISE). (2019-2024)

Visegrad Grant No. 22310096 Biodegradable metal development and surface functionalization V4 network, 2023-2024

COST Action CA15216 Biosynthesis of Bacterial Cellulose using Inexpensive Nutrient Medium And their Characterizations (BBC-INMAC) 2016 - 2021

RP_CPS_2024_28_001 - Composite Biopolymers, 2024-2028 
Mgr. Jan Vícha, Ph.D. 

RP_CPS_2024_28_002 - Research on environmental technologies of polymer materials for sustainable development, 2024-2028
RNDr. Eva Domincová Bergerová, Ph.D. 

RP_CPS_2024_28_003 -Sustainable applications of advanced polymer systems, 2024-2028
Ing. Tomáš Plachý, Ph.D.

RP_CPS_2024_28_005 - Energy and Composite Materials and Technologies, 2024-2028
prof. Ing. Marián Lehocký, Ph.D.

RP_CPS_2024_28_006 - KCompetence development of the Rubber Technology research direction at the Center for Polymer Systems in the area of ​​the impact of tire abrasion particle emissions on the environment, 2024-2028
Ing. Martin Stěnička, Ph.D.

RP_CPS_2024_28_007 - Nanomaterials and advanced technologies for technological and socio-economic challenges of sustainable future, 2024-2028
Ing. Michal Machovský, Ph.D.

IGA/CPS/2026/001 - Bioactive Systems for Immunomodulatory Applications
Ing. Filip Latečka

IGA/CPS/2026/002 - Shaped Amine Functionalized Supported Sorbents for Carbon Dioxide Capture
Ing. Abudlkadir Bozarslan

IGA/CPS/2026/003 - Fabrication and optimization of functional composites
Chrysanthi Maria Antoniou, MSc.

IGA/CPS/2026/004 - Innovative polymer nanocomposites for advanced applications
Nithiya Hanna Wilson, M.Sc.

IGA/CPS/2026/005 - Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of MOFs and Their Activity in CO2 Adsorption
Aijon Pappachan

IGA/CPS/2026/006 - Sustainable Synthesis of Biopolymers-Biofertilizers-Functional Components from Organic Residues (Symbiosis)
Adhir Chandra Paul, M.Sc.

IGA/CPS/2026/007 - Nanostructural modification of rubber with layered silicates for enhanced resistance against ozone degradation
Ing. Bohdan-Volodymyr Berezhnyy

8J26FR047 - Reinforcement of low-temperature butadiene/styrene rubber compounds with aramid fibres to provide fracture toughness under extreme conditions, 2026-2027, Assoc. prof. Dr. Ing. Radek Stoček

CZ.02.01.01/00/24_037/0013848 Support for increasing the personal development of highpotential researchers after career break prof. Ing. Michal Sedlačík, Ph.D. 

CZ.02.02.01/00/23_023/0008905 Infrastructure modernization and better academic tools prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D. 

CZ.02.01.01/00/23_021/0009004 Development of application potential in the field of polymer materials in the context of fulfilling the principles of the circular economy (POCEK), 2025-2028, prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D. 

CZ.02.02.XX/00/23_022/0008836 OP JAK POKROK: Support and comprehensive development of the quality of education at TBU in Zlín, 2025-2027

The implementation of the project will comprehensively improve the quality of the educational environment and access to education at TBU in Zlín, through successfully implemented key activities that synergistically reinforce each other.

CZ.02.01.01/00/22_012/0006919 - OP JAK - Development of an adequate infrastructure for doctoral study programs at the Tomas Bata University in Zlín (RADOST)

The project is aimed at supporting the development of doctoral study programs (DSP) implemented at TBU in Zlín. During the implementation of the project, modern equipment will be acquired and DSP equipment equipped with audio-visual and computer technology, interior, etc. will also be reconstructed at selected parts of TBU in Zlín (Faculty of Management and Economics, Faculty of Applied Informatics) research carried out by DSP students.

NPO_UTB_MSMT-2145/2024-4 - Support of green skills and sustainability at TBU in Zlín

8J26FR047 - Reinforcement of low-temperature butadiene/ styrene rubber compounds with aramid fibres to provide fracture toughness under extreme conditions, 2026 -2027, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ing. Radek Stoček

LAUS26281 - Unconventional computational models with polymer neurosynaptic memristors: scalable probabilistic architectures, 2026-2029
Ing. Marek Jurča, Ph.D.

LUABA24039 - Development of magnetoactive elastomeric SurfAces with controlled wettability for functional Liquid ManipulatiON - SALMON, 2024-2026
prof. Ing. Michal Sedlačík, Ph.D. 

LUAUS24032 - Polymeric neuronal synapses, 2024-2027
prof. Ing. Jarmila Vilčáková, Ph.D. 

LUAUS23085 - Synthesis of new highly active metallosilicate catalysts for olefin metathesis -2023-2026
Mgr. David Škoda, Ph.D. 

Completed projects

8X23034 - Self-heating magnetic nanoconstructs for theranostic applications -2023-2025
LO1504 - Centre of Polymer Systems Plus - 2015-2020
LTAB19019 - Preparation of nano- and micro-structured materials using self-organized protein fibrillar systems - 2019-2021
LTAUSA19066 - A study of polymeric memristors based on methacrylate polymers with pendant carbazole moieties - 2020-2022
LTT20005 - Cooperation with EASE on the development of a hybrid supercapacitor - 2020-2022
8JPL19031 - Development of novel additives for thermoplastic processing of biodegradable polymers - 2019-2020
8J20PL026 - Biodegradable polymer nanocomposite systems with improved thermal and mechanical properties - 2020-2022
LTT20010 - Surface functionalized glass: Concept of heterostructured nanoparticles inspired by arteficial photosynthesis - 2020-2024
8X20041 - Design and preparation of multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles for cancer cells detection - 2020-2021

European Structural and Investment Funds - OP RDE

CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/19_073/0016941 - Junior grants of TBU in Zlin

The main aim of the project is an increase of doctoral studies´ quality at TBU in Zlín through pilot verification and implementation of a new grant competition focused on doctoral students and supporting educational activities (seminars, courses, workshops etc.).

Completed projects

CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/18_054/0014623 - Institutional Quality and Development of Science Strategies at TBU in Zlín (2020-2023)

CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/16_018/0002720 - Developing Research-oriented Degree Programmes at UNI (2017-2021)

CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/16_028/0006243 - The Development of Capacity for Research and Development of TBU in Zlín (2018-2022)

CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/18_053/0017879 - International Mobility of Researchers of TBU in Zlín II (2021-2023)

CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/16_027/0008464 - International Mobility of Researchers of TBU in Zlín (2018-2022)
CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/16_031/0011594 - Creation of Lifelong Learning Programs at TBU in Zlín (2020-2021)

GA26-233495S - Fundamentals of Electrically Activated Self-Healing Processes of Rubbers Filled with Hybrid Conductive-Nonconductive Fillers, 2026-2028, doc. Dr. Ing. Radek Stoček

GA25-16538S -Unconventional piezoactive particles for highly efficient mechano ATRP method, 2025-2027, Ing. Miroslav Mrlík, Ph.D. 

GA24-11534S - Conductive (bio)polymer composites with covalently anchored polypyrrole for biomedical applications - 2024-2026
assoc. prof. Mgr. Jan Vícha, Ph.D.

GA24-10384S - Polymer memristors with neurosynaptic properties 2024-2026
prof. Ing. Jarmila Vilčáková, Ph.D.

GA23-07425S - Anisotropic and Electro-Conducting Biomaterials - 2023-2025
prof. Ing. Petr Humpolíček, Ph.D.

GA23-07244S - Anisotropic Magnetorheological Elastomers with Controlled Electrical Properties - 2023-2025
prof. Ing. Michal Sedlačík, Ph.D

GA23-07361S - Synthesis of gold nanoparticles for SERS and catalysis guided by selectively oxidized polysaccharides 2023-2025
Ing. Lukáš Münster, Ph.D

Completed projects

GA22-33307S - Development of novel 3D hierarchically structured polysaccharides and proteins porous systems - 2022-2024
GA20-28732S - Colloidal systems for topical formulations. Pickering emulsions and polymer based colloids - 2020-2022
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
GA19-17457S - Manufacturing and analysis of flexible piezoelectric layers for smart engineering - 2019-2021
GA19-16861S - Interaction of stem cell biomaterials in simulated in vivo conditions - 2019-2021

CZ.01.01.01/04/23_040/0004758 University technology centre for practise (UTCP) Activity A- 2026 - 2028 - prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.

The goal of the University Technology Center for Practice (UTCP) project is the development of infrastructure for development and innovation, testing and verification of technologies in the business sector and the provision of specialized services with the aim of introducing advanced innovative solutions, especially in the field of polymer science, nanotechnology, material engineering, environmental and other advanced technology in line with current trends and practice needs.

Financial support from the EU is provided for the operation.

CZ.01.01.01/01/24_063/0006835 Second generation XPP foam for sandwich panel applications, 2026 - 2028 - prof. Ing. Tomáš Sedláček, Ph.D.

The goal is to research and develop the second generation of a new highly advanced material based on extruded oriented polypropylene foam - sandwich panels with extensive potential for use, on a pilot basis, in the production of various types of vehicle walls (sidewalls, floors, roofs, partitions, doors and other parts of the cabin cladding and storage spaces of vehicles such as trucks, buses, utility and motor homes and caravans, wagons, trams or aircraft).

The prinicpal leader is SPUR a.s.

The project is co-funded by the European Union.

CZ.01.01.01/01/24_063/0006120 Innovative Materials for the High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Batteries of the Future, 2025 - 2028 - prof. Ing. Petr Sáha, CSc. dr.h.c.
The subject of the project is the development of new types of additives and electrolytes based on fluorinated and cluster borate compounds for high-voltage lithium-ion batteries.
The outcome of the project will be:
• Verified production technology of the additive material and/or electrolyte for high-voltage batteries. • Verified technology for stable cathode and anode interface during operation up to 4.5 V.
• Functional sample of the additive and electrolyte.
• Functional sample of a high-voltage cell with extended lifespan.

The prinicpal leader is Katchem spol. s.r.o.

The project is co-funded by the European Union.

CZ.01.01.01/04/23_041/0005160 University technology centre for practise (UTCP) Activity B- 2025 - 2027 - prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.

The aim of the project is to build a new open R&D infrastructure in the existing premises of the CPS and equip it with an instrument infrastructure for the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises with innovation potential.

Financial support from the EU is provided for the operation.

CZ.01.01.01/01/22_002/0000682 Development of a new ecological anti-noise barriers - 2024 - 2026 - doc. Dr. Ing. Radek Stoček

The physical implementation of the project  CZ.01.01.01/01/22_002/0000682 „Development of a new ecological anti-noise barriers“ has begun.

The aim of the submitted project is to acquire new knowledge needed for the development of new products through the implementation of industrial research and experimental development. The results of the activities of business entities in cooperation with R&D capacities will lead to the introduction of innovations of these higher orders and to the creation of products competitive on world markets.

The output of the project will be a prototype of ecological anti-noise barriers that can be produced from recycled material, the basis of which will be rubber granules from tires.

Financial support from the EU is provided for the operation.

CZ.01.01.01/01/22_002/0000413 -  Research and development of a drinking water filtration unit - 2023-2026 - Dr. Ing. Miroslava Kovářová 

The aim of the project is to make quality drinking water available to the widest possible group of the population and generally to achieve effective drinking water management while simultaneously taking a gentle approach to other components of the environment and supporting sustainable development.

Financial support from the EU is provided for the operation.

Completed projects

FV10756 -  Development of polymer carriers in sub-micro and nano-forms - 2016-2020

FV30048 – New additives for multifunctional modification of polymeric surfaces - 2018-2021

FV30337 – Bioactive glass matrices for effective water hygienization - 2018-2020

FV40377- Research and development of a biocompatible material for controlled drug release and transport into the cornea - 2019-2022

FV20088 - Development of novel formulations for modification of asphalt mixtures using recycled polyvinylbutyral (cooperation with SKLOPAN Liberec, a.s.) - 2017-2019

FR-TI3/424 - Electroluminescence foil for escape route lighting (cooperation with NWT, a.s.) - 2011-2014

European Regional Development Fund - OP EIC 

Completed projects

CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_321/0024533 - Design potted LED luminaire with a homogeneous radiating surface (cooperation with Lamberga s.r.o.) - 2021-2023
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 (cooperation with Rokospol, a.s.) - 2021-2023

CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/17_107/0012417 - MIOMOVE (cooperation with HD Geo s.r.o.) - 2017-2020
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/15_019/0004549 - Non-flammable systems according to EN45545 for the production of composites (cooperation 5M s.r.o.) - 2015-2020
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/15_019/0005090 - Pinhole for presbyopia correction (cooperation with GEMINI a.s.) - 2015-2019

Completed projects

QK1910392 - Environmentally friendly soil conservation materials for the crop production intensification based on renewable resource - 2019-2023

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
Ing. Barbora Hanulíková, Ph.D. 

TQ15000300 - Flexible side emitting lightguides, 2025-2026, Ing. Josef Osička, Ph.D. 

TQ15000001 - Gas permeability and tightness in FFF rapid prototyping, 2025-2026, Ing. Jakub Ševčík, Ph.D. 

TQ15000379 - Carbon nanodots as functional and marking fillers for polymer systems, 2025-2026, Pricilla Rajendran Blessy, Ph.D.

TQ05000002 - Fully Bio-based Advanced Filtration Systems for Removal of Emerging Pollutants from Water BAPUR, 2024-2027
prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.

SS07020443 - Bio-degradable materials for increasing seedling resistance to drought, 2024-2026
prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.

FW12010276 - Modification of surface properties using micro- and nanostructures for industrial applications, 2025-2027
prof. Ing. Tomáš Sedláček, Ph.D. 

FW10010207 - Intelligent thermotropic coatings for thermal management of buildings (cooperation s Rokospol a.s.), 2024-2026
Ing. Michal Machovský, Ph.D.

TN0200051 - National Centre of Competence - Polymer Materials and Technologies for the 21st Century (2023-2028)
Prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.

FW06010324 - Reduction of the carbon footprint of non-woven fabric especially for disposable hygienic and medical applications - 2023-2026
prof. Ing. Tomáš Sedláček, Ph.D.

FW10010547- Procession of plastic recyclates towards vacuum shaped products, 2024-2025
TQ03000235 - Project Sigma - Research and optimization of the processing properties of polymer recycles for their reuse in textile applications -2024-2025
TK05020019 - "Development of LiFePO4 rechargeable batteries for stationary applications" - 2023-2025
TK05020036 - "Halogen-free safety electrical cables meeting the requirements of LOCA of the latest types of nuclear power plants and the latest requirements for fire safety according to European and national legislation (CPR EU/305/2011, EN 50575, CSN 73 0895)" - 2023-2025
SS06020282-Ecological recycling of biopolymers - 2023-2025
TH80020008 - Modelling Wear of Intrinsically Self-Healing Elastomers for Reduced Particle Emission and Improved Lifetime Performance in Future e-Mobility Concepts - 2022-2025
TK03030157- Next generation all-solid-state Li-ion batteries - 2020-2025
FW06010191- Research and development of solar reflexive coating system for enhancing the energy performance of buildings - 2023-2025
FW06010527- A new generation of nanostructured pleated filters for collective and personal protection of the population - 2023-2025
FW03010465- Technological production scrap as an innovative material source in a process of production of nonwoven textile (cooperation TBU, PEGAS NONWOVENS and PFN-FIC) - 2021-2025
FW01010327 - Advanced polymer and composite materials for additive manufacturing - 2020-2024
FW03010006 -  Permanent protection of touch screens to prevent the deposition of organic pollutants on their surface - 2021-2024
FW01010620 - Research and development of materials and technology of small batch production of structural and sealing elements - 2020-2023
TH71020005 - Bioactive injectable hydrogels for soft tissue regeneration after reconstructive maxillofacial surgeries - 2020-2023
TH71020006 - Li-ion Battery-Supercapacitor Hybrid Device - 2020-2023
FW01010588 - Filters for removal of biologically active molecules from the drinking water - 2020-2022
TH02020836 - Development of novel environmentally friendly packaging with added value for food applications - 2017-2020
TH03020117 – Conductive materials and their application for antistatic and dissipative treatment of the paper and polymeric products - 2018–2021
TH04020466 - Longfiber composites for serial production - 2019-2022
TJ02000269 – Nanostructured filtration materials for elimination of arsenic in water - 2019-2021
TP01010006 - Commercialization at the Tomas Bata University in Zlín II - 2020-2022

• subproject "Innovative design of micro-fiber optic cable protectors" - 2020-2021
• subproject "The technology of plastic recyclates processing with mineral fillers for composites preparation", 2020-2021
• subproject "Novel biodegradable composition based on degradable polymer and material with natural origin", 2020-2021
• subproject "Verification of the technical concept of a test equipment for accelerated analysis of rubber aging" - 2021-2022
• subproject "Recycling of biodegradable waste by processing for cultivation applications", 2021-2022
• subproject "Antimicrobial footwear materials", 2020-2021

The Polymer Systems Centre addresses the following projects