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Tomas Bata University in Zlín
The Centre of Polymer Systems
třída Tomáše Bati 5678
760 01 Zlín
ID: 70883521
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Tomas Bata University in Zlín
The Centre of Polymer Systems
třída Tomáše Bati 5678
760 01 Zlín
ID: 70883521
Tax Identification No.: CZ70883521
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Materials Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
The Centre of Polymer Systems (CPS) is an organizational unit of the Tomas Bata University in Zlín, which focuses on research and development in the field of polymer sciences with an emphasis on the implementation of the principles of sustainable development in all areas of its activities. CPS supports the national plastic and rubber industry in terms of personnel, technology and knowledge, develops international cooperation in research and development, and simultaneously provides scientific training of experts for the needs of the academic and industrial spheres.
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The Centre of Polymer Systems (CPS)
třída Tomáše Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlín
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Energy and Composite Materials
The design of energy storage devices at the Tomas Bata University (TBU) in Zlín, Czechia is carried out within the University Institute centres Centre for Technology Transfer and Centre of Polymer Systems. TBU has been actively developing energy storage devices in two main directions: supercapacitors and lithium-based batteries. However, we examine also other scientific questions with connection to preparation of magnetic nanoparticles and design of matrices for advanced bio composite systems, such as natural biocompatible and biodegradable polymers. Finally, we consider the clean energy transition going far beyond technology solutions and include life-cycle assessment and other socio-economic aspects into research.
Advanced batteries and supercapacitors technologiesFuture of energy storage is represented of batteries and supercapacitors technologies. Thus, worldwide many efforts are perform to accomplish the transition toward decarbonisation and electrification. Our research group at UTB is involved in development distinct direction which cope with advanced technologies related to electrochemical storage of energy:
Development of new generation of rechargeable batteries with improved electrochemical features and new chemistries, such as all-solid state batteries or hybrid technology;
Advanced symmetric and asymmetric supercapacitors or hybridized structures based on 2D and 3D nanostructure which enhance energy density and stabilize charge transfer;
Optimization and engineering of fabrication technologies for development of flexible structures in organic and aqueous electrolytes.
Magnetic Hyperthermia and Polymer Memristors
Research in this area focuses on the preparation of materials for various applications of conductive, dielectric and magnetic materials, from electromagnetic shielding, selectively reflective surfaces and selectively permeable plate materials, to the materials intended for the hyperthermic treatment of cancer, which have already been patented.
The material design is mainly focused on the preparation of magnetic nanoparticles, possibly also on the application or modification of magnetic and other fillers (particles and short fibres) from commercial sources into composite materials with a polymer matrix. In the field of synthesis, the group also successfully works with polyaniline and similar conductive polymers. The combination of a magnetic inorganic core and an electrically conductive polymer shell creates a core-shell particle with significantly improved properties. The ability to convert the absorbed energy of an alternating magnetic field into heat is used in cases which require a heat source in volume; in the most demanding application it is hyperthermia. The mentioned materials are also used to produce conductive composites for electromagnetic shielding. Selective reflectivity is then achieved by the preparation of so-called metamaterials, where, in addition to the material composition, the geometry of the individual components of the composite contributes to the function. Flat structures with material patterning are prepared by material printing methods.
Sino-EU Joint Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices
The current clean energy transition forms the basis of the ongoing transformation of the global energy sector from fossil sources to renewable energy sources. In this context, many scientific questions arise, including the types and forms of stakeholder participation, ownership issues, financial implications and other socio-economic aspects.
The requirements for future energy systems need to be examined in the context of key trends such as decarbonisation, decentralization and digitization. In addition, it is increasingly important to respond flexibly to innovations in the renewable energy sector, energy price volatility, and subsequently consider environmental, economic and social impact assessments of energy materials, technologies and equipment.Energy and Medical Composite Systems
The subject of interest of this research group is the study and preparation of matrices for advanced biocomposite systems as well as active/functional components that can be incorporated into these matrices. The matrices are mainly polymer gels made of synthetic and natural biocompatible and biodegradable polymers. A special case is the use of bacterial cellulose from the team´s own production in bioreactors. These gels are used, for instance, as cover wounds in medicine, in pervaporation processes and are also applied (in cooperation with the group of Composites with electrical and magnetic properties) as an electrolyte in supercapacitors. Mineralized gels serve as templates in bone replacement surgery. The carbonate-based filler is prepared directly in the structure of the gel matrix by the biomimetic mineralization method. As functional agents, synthetic polypeptoids and peptoid nanoplates, which have significant biological activity, are used.
Socio-economic Aspects of Energy
The current clean energy transition forms the basis of the ongoing transformation of the global energy sector from fossil sources to renewable energy sources. In this context, many scientific questions arise, including the types and forms of stakeholder participation, ownership issues, financial implications and other socio-economic aspects.
The requirements for future energy systems need to be examined in the context of key trends such as decarbonisation, decentralization and digitization. In addition, it is increasingly important to respond flexibly to innovations in the renewable energy sector, energy price volatility, and subsequently consider environmental, economic and social impact assessments of energy materials, technologies and equipment.Collaborating Institutions
RP/CPS/2024-28/007 - Energy and Composite Materials and Technologies, 2024-2028
Principal Researcher: prof. Ing. Marián Lehocký, Ph.D.
The aim of the development project is sustainable excellence in research areas:
HORIZON Europe (SMHYLES) - Safe, sustainable and Modular HYbrid systems for Long-duration Energy storage and grid Services, 2024-2027
HORIZON RISEnergy (101131793) Research Infrastructure Services for Renewable Energy 2024-2028
The NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme (SPS) - Smart Portable Nanosensors for on-site Biomedical and Environmental Analysis (TERRITORY)
LUAUS24032 - Polymeric neuronal synapses, 2024-2027
GA24-10384S - Polymer memristors with neurosynaptic properties 2024-2026
IGA/CPS/2024/005 - Evaluation and transformation of biowaste into clean energy and material for healthcase & energy storage application, 2024
8X23034 - Self-heating magnetic nanoconstructs for theranostic applications -2023-2025
SOLiD ID (101069505) - Sustainable manufacturing and optimized materials and interfaces for lithium metal batteries with digital quality control
TwinVECTOR (ID 101078935) - Twinning FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD-CLASS NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES
Horizon 2020 StoRIES (Storage Research Infrastructure Eco-System)
H2020-LC-GD-2020 (101036910) Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: Research and innovation in support of the European Green Deal, 2021-2025
Visegrad Grant No. 22310096 Biodegradable metal development and surface functionalization V4 network, 2023-2024
TK05020019 Development of LiFePO4 rechargeable batteries for stationary applications" - 2023-2025
TK03030157 - "Next generation all-solid-state Li-ion batteries", 2020-2025
FW01010327 - "Advanced polymer and composite materials for additive manufacturing" (cooperation with SPA 2000 and SYNPO), 2020-2024
TH71020005 - "Bioactive injectable hydrogels for soft tissue regeneration after reconstructive maxillofacial surgeries" (cooperation with Riga Technical University, Marmara University and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology), 2020-2024
LTAUSA19066 - "A study of polymeric memristors based on methacrylate polymers with pendant carbazole moietiesi" (cooperation with Czech Academy of Sciences and Clemson University), 2020-2022
LTT20005 - "Cooperation with EASE on the development of a hybrid supercapacitor", 2020-2022
8X20041 - "Design and preparation of multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles for cancer cells detection", 2020-2021
TP01010006 - "Commercialization at the Tomas Bata University in Zlín II", 2020-2022
CA15216 - "Biosynthesis of Bacterial Cellulose using Inexpensive Nutrient Medium And their Characterizations", 2016-2021
CA18236 - "Entrepreneurial Universities emerging perspectives enrich regional social innovation ecosystems" (cooperation with University Institute of TBU), 2019-2023
CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_321/0024533 – Design potted LED lights with homogeneous radiating surface
TH71020006 - "Li-ion Battery-Supercapacitor Hybrid Device" (cooperation with Slovak Academy of Sciences and Sabanci University), 2020-2023
LH14273 - "Construction and electrochemical properties of supercapacitors for high efficiency energy storage systems", 2014-2016
LTACH17015 - "Fabrication and electrochemical properties of hierarchical polyaniline/bimetallic oxides flexible electrodes", 2017-2019
FOSTECT_S1_M2_EN - "Developing of counter electrode based on carbon materials applied for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells", 2019-2020
CITATION DATA: Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, VOL: 6, ISS: 3, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-023-00692-7, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Electrocatalysis, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12678-023-00827-w, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Materials Today Communications, VOL: 35, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2023.105974, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Coatings, VOL: 13, ISS: 3, https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13030608, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, VOL: 441, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114733, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Sustainable Materials and Technologies, VOL: 36, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2023.e00611, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Nanoscale Research Letters, VOL: 18, ISS: 1, https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-023-03781-0, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Molecules, VOL: 28, ISS: 4, https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28041724, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Carbohydrate Polymers, VOL: 309, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120662, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Electrochimica Acta, VOL: 441, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2023.141830, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Food and Bioprocess Technology, VOL: 16, ISS: 3, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-022-02965-3, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, VOL: 928, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.117046, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
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Ing. Štěpán Žídek
+420 57 603 8128
A307/U17
Eva de Melo Ferreira. Ph.D.
+420 57 603 1761
A507/U17
Ing. Anita Eckstein, PhD.
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A416/U17
Ing. Anna Ivanichenko
205/U11
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Ing. Roman Kimmel, Ph.D.
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A410/U15
Ing. Jiří Matyáš, Ph.D.
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308/U11
Ing. Robert Olejník, Ph.D.
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308/U11
Ilona Smolková, M.Sc. Ph.D.
Ing. Kateřina Štěpánková, Ph.D.
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A207/U17
Zewdu Tadesse Wondimkun, Ph.D.
A205/U11
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RP/CPS/2024-28/003 - Sustainable applications of advanced polymer systems, 2024-2028
Principal Researcher: Ing. Tomáš Plachý, Ph.D.
The aim of the project is the modification and processing of polymer systems with regard to ensuring the required resulting material and useful properties when using advanced processing technologies. The objective effort will be to replace classic synthetic polymers with sustainable raw materials and materials obtained from recycling processes (e.g. waste materials and intermediate products) or renewable sources (e.g. PLA, PBAT, PBS, natural particle systems).
TK05020036 Project Théta 5 - "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); cooperation with PRAKAB PRAŽSKÁ KABELOVNA s.r.o.)" - 2023-2025
FW03010465 Project Trend - Technological production scrap as an innovative material source in a process of production of nonwoven textile (coopeartion with PEGAS NONWOVENS a PFN-FIC) - 2021-2024
FW06010324 Project Trend - Reduction of the carbon footprint of non-woven fabric especially for disposable hygienic and medical applications (cooperation with PFNonwovens Czech s.r.o.) - 2023-2026
IGA/CPS/2024/006 - Optimization of rheological properties of polymer systems as a tool for the development of sustainable products
GA22-33307S Development of novel 3D hierarchically structured polysaccharides and proteins porous systems - 2022-2024
NPRP13S-0127-200177 GreenHouses for Qatari Climate: Energy Saving Smart and Sustainable Phase Change Materials (Green3SPCM), 2022-2024
TE01020216 - The project of Competence centre “Centre of advanced polymer and composite materials” in consortium of Tomas Bata University and 5 companies, 2012 – 2019
FV20088 - “Development of novel formulations for modification of asphalt mixtures using recycled polyvinylbutyral”, 2017 – 2019
IGA/CPS/2018/006 - "Preparation and characterization of filled polymeric systems", 2018
CITATION DATA: Macromolecules, VOL: 56, ISS: 11, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.3c00400, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Biomacromolecules, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00081, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, VOL: 24, ISS: 12, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24129924, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: ACS Applied Nano Materials, VOL: 6, ISS: 11, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.3c01475, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Polymers, VOL: 15, ISS: 11, https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15112528, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Polymer, VOL: 279, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2023.126015, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Polymers, VOL: 15, ISS: 9, https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15092025, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Journal of Energy Storage, VOL: 64, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.107173, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, VOL: 24, ISS: 5, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24054525, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Polymers, VOL: 15, ISS: 3, https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15030587, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, VOL: 24, ISS: 3, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24032889, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023
CITATION DATA: Soft Matter, VOL: 18, ISS: 47, https://doi.org/10.1039/d2sm01145j, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2022
Ph.D. students
prof. Ing. Tomáš Sedláček, Ph.D.
prof. Mgr. Aleš Mráček, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Antonín Minařík, Ph.D.
Ing. Přemysl Fajkus
Ing. Danila Gorgol
Ing. Pavlína Mikušová, Ph.D.