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Strategic Plan for Education, Science, Research, Development, Innovation, Art and Other Creative Activities of Tomas Bata University in Zlín for 2016– 2020. Implementation Plan of the Strategic Plan for Educational, R&D and Creative Activities of Tomas Bata University in Zlín for 2020.

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Support research and its links with the field.

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Excellence, creativeness, innovation, efficiency, transparency, openness, freedom of research, equal opportunities, diversity, professional responsibility, career development, flexibility, mobility, fair play, work/life balance, social responsibility.

VISION

Become a centre of excellence in research with a world-wide impact in the field of innovative, polymer-based products – an institution aiming at the long-term collaboration with its strategic partners, as well as a research entity which employs motivated and satisfied researchers, fosters the competitiveness of the region and the country, and respects its values with regard to the sustainable development of society.

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Strategic goals of the research centre with respect to work organization (material and technical pre-requisites), development of qualification (knowledge, skills, personal abilities), and employee motivation (financial/non-financial incentives) are defined and continuously updated in the eight fields of strategic development of the research centre, i.e., PhD students, career system, evaluation of scientific staff, women, evaluation of research organization, international cooperation, cross-sectoral cooperation and popularisation.

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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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  • Polymer processing

  • Rubber Technologies

  • Environmental Technologies

  • Biomaterials

  • Nanomaterials and Advanced Technologies

  • Energy and Composite materials and Devices

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Energy and Composite Materials

Research direction

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 technologies

Future 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

  • Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
  • East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
  • Polymer Institute, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, AS CR, Prague
  • Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
  • Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
  • Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Slovakia
  • Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), Germany
  • Institute of Experimental Physics, , Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Institute of Nuclear Sciences “VINCA” , Serbia
  • Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), acting for IPCMS and France - Institut de Physique et Chimie des Matériaux de Strasbourg (IPCMS), Francie

Head of the group: prof. Ing. Petr Sáha, CSc. dr.h.c.

Contacts - research team

Development of research direction

RP/CPS/2024-28/005 - 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:

  • Development of electrical energy storage systems,
  • Methodological solutions for technology assessment - Unit TAU
  • Energy transformation at electrochemical surfaces,
  • Energy and material evaluation of biomaterials,
  • Development of memristors and magnetic hyperthermic systems.

Implemented projects

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

Completed projects

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

  • subproject "Renewable bioplymer-based textile for upper shoe parti" (cooperation with University Institute of TBU), 2020-2021

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  

Research outcomes

Contacts

Scientific team
Ph.D. students
  • prof. Ing. Jarmila Vilčáková, Ph.D.
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  • doc. RNDr. Renáta Oriňaková, DrSc.
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  • A416/U17
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  • doc. Nabanita Saha, M.Sc. Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 8156
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  • Professor Extraordinary, MSc. Natalia Kazantseva, CSc.
  • +420 57 603 8114
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  • Adam Aberra Challa, MSc.
  • +420 57 603 1763
  • A145/U17
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  • Ahmad Reshad Delawary
  • +420 57 603 1763
  • A145/U17
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  • Poulami Chatterjee
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  • A328/U17
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  • Mainak Chaudhuri
  • +420 57 603 1721
  • A207/U17
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  • Ing. Anna Ivanichenko

  • +420 57 603 8015

  • 432/U11

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  • Ing. Štěpán Žídek

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  • A307/U17

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  • Dr. Ing. Constantin Bubulinca
  • +420 57 603 8112
  • A312/U17
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  • Ing. Anita Eckstein, PhD.

  • +420 57 603 8142

  • A416/U17

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  • Haojie Fei, MSc. Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1738
  • A309/U17
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  • prof. Ing. Berenika Hausnerová, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 5166

  • A316/U17

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  • Ing. Lucie Hrbáčková, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 2430

  • 506/U2

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  • Thaiskang Jamatia, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 8015

  • 432/U11

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  • Etsub Tekola Jemberu, Ph.D.

  • 410/U2

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  • Nikhitha Joseph, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1762

  • A324

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  • Ing. Marek Jurča, Ph.D.
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  • A228/U17
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  • Ing. Roman Kimmel, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1107

  • A410/U15

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  • Ing. Jiří Matyáš, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1350

  • 308/U11

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  • Ing. Robert Olejník, Ph.D.

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  • 308/U11

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  • Kadir Özaltin, M.Sc., Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1741
  • A313/U17
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  • Debashri Paul, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1741
  • A313/U17
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  • prof. Dr. Ing. Drahomíra Pavelková

  • +420 57 603 2401

  • 401/U2

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  • Ing. Tomáš Sáha, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 8157
  • 422/U11
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  • prof. Ing. Petr Slobodian, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1350

  • A322

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  • Ilona Smolková, M.Sc. Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 5166

  • A316

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  • RNDr. Jaroslav Stejskal, CSc.

  • +420 57 603 5166

  • A316

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  • Ing. Kateřina Štěpánková, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 8117

  • A209/U17

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  • Zewdu Tadesse Wondimkun, Ph.D.

  • A205/U11

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  • Ing. Oyunchimeg Zandraa, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1741
  • A309/U17
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Polymer processing

Research group

Polymer processing

In addition to the material development of new plastics for existing applications, current development in the field of polymer materials processing follows the use of existing materials for completely new applications or the increasingly frequent need to define the use of recycled (waste) materials for the production of existing or new products. With regard to this fact, to ensure long-term sustainability of effective progress of innovation activities in this area, it is not only appropriate to take all these aspects into account in production practice, but in accordance with modern production methods it is useful to use available software tools for suggestion of optimization of technological conditions as well as for designing the processing tools. The subject of research and development activities of the Polymer Processing group is focused on selected segments of modern processing technologies. These include mainly the preparation of fibers, nonwovens, polymeric foams and ceramics and metal-filled components with their subsequent sintering. Further the activities focus on processing of thermosetting materials and materials with reduced flammability, injection molding of multi-component products and finally the advanced 3D printing of hierarchically structured materials. Despite the fact that these processing methods differ quite significantly in their technological requirements, the unquestionable common denominator is to know the rheological behaviour of processed macromolecular systems, which is the main controlling parameter in setting and optimizing all technological production processes. The connections between material properties of inputs (thermal, rheological, mechanical and other properties), processing conditions of used technologies (temperature, pressure, flow rate, ..) and achieved parameters of final products (adhesion, mechanical, optical, barrier properties, flammability characteristics, etc.) are investigated/ observed. To achieve an optimized processing process, it is important to know the flow and viscoelastic properties of used materials (modern rotary, oscillating and high pressure capillary rheometers are used). Further the knowledge of influence of selected technological conditions on final characteristics of prepared testing and functional samples and their mutual relations is used/ applied. In the field of polymer materials processing, the group offers comprehensive solutions to research and development tasks as well as problems brought by industrial practice. It is possible to prepare trial products, testing samples, semi-finished products and other products on equipment of laboratory and pilot size. The expertise of staff and the equipment cover areas of continuous and discontinuous processes such as compounding using twin screws, blowing and extrusion of 5-layer films, multicomponent spinning and preparation of nonwovens, blowing of hollow products, thermoforming, extrusion of plastic and elastomer profiles, 1K and 2K injection, injection moulding of highly filled systems, including systems filled with abrasive fillers (PIM - Powder Injection Moulding), debinding and sintering in special ovens with controlled atmosphere, 3D printing.

Head of the group: prof. Ing. Tomáš Sedláček, Ph.D.

Contacts - research team

Development of research direction

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).

Implemented projects

FW12010276 - Modification of surface properties using micro- and nanostructures for industrial applications, 2025-2027

TQ15000300 - Flexible side emitting lightguides, 2025-2026

GA25-16538S - Unconventional piezoactive particles for highly efficient mechano ATRP method, 2025-2027

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) - 2021-2025

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

NPRP13S-0127-200177 GreenHouses for Qatari Climate: Energy Saving Smart and Sustainable Phase Change Materials (Green3SPCM), 2022-2024

Completed projects

GA22-33307S Development of novel 3D hierarchically structured polysaccharides and proteins porous systems - 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

Research outcomes

Contacts

Head of the group: prof. Ing. Tomáš Sedláček, Ph.D.

Scientific team

Ph.D. students

  • prof. Ing. Tomáš Sedláček, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 8012
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  • prof. Mgr. Aleš Mráček, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1730
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  • doc. Ing. Antonín Minařík, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 5166

  • A316

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  • doc. Ing. Martina Polášková, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1727

  • A214

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  • doc. Ing. Petr Smolka, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 5166

  • A316

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  • Ing. Markéta Ilčíková, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1728

  • A216

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  • Ing. Přemysl Fajkus

  • +420 57 603 1721
  • A207

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  • Ing. Danila Gorgol

  • +420 57 603 1721
  • A207

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  • Ing. Rostislav Vilém
  • +420 57 603 1721
  • A207
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  • Ing. Markéta Kadlečková, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1727
  • A214
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  • Ing. Karolína Kocourková, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 5108

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  • Ing. Roman Kolařík, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 8028
  • A215
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  • Ing. Lukáš Maňas, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1737
  • A228
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  • Ing. Miroslav Mrlík, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 8027
  • A314
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  • Ing. Josef Osička, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1728
  • A216
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  • Ing. Erika Pavlíková, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1730

  • A218

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  • Ing. Tomáš Plachý, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Daniel Sanétrník, Ph.D.
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Environmental Technologies

Research direction

Environmental Technologies

The field of research in environmental materials and technologies includes the development, characterization and processing of polymer systems in particular that are capable of specific interactions with the environment, such as the ability of a material to undergo biodegradation or, on the contrary, resistance to pathogenic microorganisms.

Another area of ​​interest of the research group is the use of natural and renewable resources, specifically biologically active substances, biomass or inorganic components, for further application in practice with the expectation of new added value of the product. Research activities include detailed characterizations of the developed materials, which in this case requires a multidisciplinary approach comprising areas of scientific disciplines such as chemistry, physics, microbiology, ecology and the necessary processing technologies.

Within the Centre of Polymer Systems and cooperation with practice, the research group also ensures the operation and professional development of analytical and microbiological laboratories.

Head of the group: prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.

Contacts - research team

RP/CPS/2024-28/002 - VResearch on environmental technologies of polymer materials for sustainable development, 2024-2028
Principal Researcher: RNDr. Eva Domincová Bergerová, Ph.D.

Research into environmental technologies of polymer materials for sustainable development represents the effective evaluation of available biomass components with added value and the careful management of waste polymer materials leading to the creation of new products or the use of appropriate recycling technologies aimed at reducing waste within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and principles green chemistry (GCH).

Implemented projects

HORIZON-CL4-2024-RESILIENCE-01-35-TWO-STAGE, HORIZON-IA (HORIZON Innovation Actions) BioPackMan - 101178576-2 Biodegradable Packaging Materials Advancing Circularity, Sustainability & Eco-Innovation

SS07020443 - Bio-degradable materials for increasing seedling resistance to drought

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

TQ05000002 - Fully Bio-based Advanced Filtration Systems for Removal of Emerging Pollutants from Water BAPUR, 2024-2027

HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01 - Fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption

DRP0200194 „Plan C Moving PLastics and mAchine iNdustry towards Circularity“, Danube Region Programme

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

SS06020282 Ecological recycling of biopolymers - 2023-2025

TN0200051 National Centre of Competence - Polymer Materials and Technologies for the 21st Century (2023-2028)

FW03010006  Permanent protection of touch screens to prevent the deposition of organic pollutants on their surface (cooperation with Fortes interactive, SYNPO a VUT Brno) - 2021-2024

FW06010527 A new generation of nanostructured pleated filters for collective and personal protection of the population (cooperation with SPUR, a.s.) - 2023-2025

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

Completed projects

FW01010588 - "Filters for removal of biologically active molecules from the drinking water", 2020-2022

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

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

TJ02000269 - "Nanostructured filtration materials for elimination of arsenic in water", 2019-2021

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

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

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

Research outcomes

Contacts

Head of the group: prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.

Scientific team
Ph.D. students
  • prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Jitka Dostálková, Ph.D. 

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    • Ing. Petra Dröhsler, Ph.D. 

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  • Ing. Mgr. Silvie Duřpeková, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Veronika Hanuliak, Ph.D. 

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  • Ing.Lenka Harantová, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Dušan Kimmer, CSc. 

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  • Ing. Lenka Lovecká, Ph.D.
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  • Ahmed Mostafa Alazb Aly Nasr, M.Sc. Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Martin Novák, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Jaroslav Císař
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  • Ing. Dominika Hanušová
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  • Ing. Monika Strašáková

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  • Ing. Simona Uhercová

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  • Ing. Andrea Poláchová, Ph.D. 

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  • Ing. Martina Pummerová, Ph.D.
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  • doc. MgA. Martin Surman, ArtD.

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  • Ing. Tomáš Šopík, Ph.D.
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  • Muhammad Yasir, Ph.D.

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Biomaterials

Research group

Biomaterials

Biomaterials combine advanced material properties with biocompatibility. The research group is therefore interested in preparing smart materials that can respond to external stimuli, such as electric fields, by combining synthetic polymers, biopolymers and other materials such as metals or ceramics. The prepared materials are then tested by the lab for biocompatibility by studying the interaction with eukaryotic and prokaryotic model systems. The instrumentation allows testing of a wide range of biological properties of materials, from basic parameters such as cytotoxicity through interaction at biological interfaces to the growth of scaffolds in bioreactors. Tumour or immortalized lines or stem cells are used as model systems. In addition to biomaterials, the group also tests cosmetics, e.g. for photo-toxicity or transdermal absorption.

Head of the group: prof. Ing. Petr Humpolíček, Ph.D.

Contacts - Research team

Development of research direction

RP/CPS/2024-28/001 - Composite Biopolymers, 2024-2028
Principal Researcher: Mgr. Jan Vícha, Ph.D.

The main aim of the project is research into composite biomaterials (CB), namely:
I) "on-demand" responsive CBs with potential in regeneration (in situ or de novo) and monitoring mainly of heart and nervous tissue,
II) immunomodulating CBs, with potential for topical application and wound healing,
III) CB for targeted drug delivery, with potential for anti-inflammatory applications.

Implemented projects

HORIZON-JU-IA - SurfToGreen, 2024-2029,

NW24-03-00331 -Selectively modified betaglucans as immunoactivatory carriers of anticancer drugs for the treatment of colon cancer, 2024-2027

GA24-11534S - Conductive (bio)polymer composites with covalently anchored polypyrrole for biomedical applications - 2024-2026

GA23-07425S Anisotropic and Electro-Conducting Biomaterials - 2023-2025

Completed projects

GA20-28732S - Colloidal systems for topical formulations. Pickering emulsions and polymer based colloids, 2020-2022

GA19-16861S – „Interaction of stem cell biomaterials in simulated in vivo conditions“, 2019-2021

GA17-05095S – "Biomimetic materials based on conducting polymers", 2017-2019

GA17-10813S - "Novel plasma polymers with tunable stability and permeability", 2017-2019

8X17021 - "Antibacterial polymeric nanocomposites on the base of carbon nanomaterials", 2017-2018

Research outcomes

Contacts

Head of the group: prof. Ing. Petr Humpolíček, Ph.D.

Scientific team
Ph.D. students
  • prof. Ing. Petr Humpolíček, Ph.D.
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  • doc. Ing. Věra Kašpárková, CSc.
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  • doc. Ing. Zdenka Víchová, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Monika Muchová, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Lukáš Münster, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Lucie Urbánková, Ph.D.

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  • Mgr. Ondřej Vašíček, Ph.D.

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  • Mgr. Jan Vícha, Ph.D.

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  • Mgr. Lucia Zacharová, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Eliška Daďová
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  • Ing. Hana Doudová

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  • Ing. Vítek Hrbáček

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  • Ing. Filip Latečka

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Nanomaterials and Advanced Technologies

Research group

Nanomaterials and Advanced Technologies

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.

Head of the group: prof. Ing. et Ing. Ivo Kuřitka, Ph.D. et Ph.D.

Contacts - research team

Development of research direction

RP/CPS/2024-28/007 - Nanomaterials and advanced technologies for technological and socio-economic challenges of sustainable future, 2024-2028
Principal Researcher: Ing. Michal Machovský, Ph.D.

The main research objective is to achieve excellence in two areas, namely (1) nanomaterials for sustainability of the material base, transformation of the chemical industry and mitigation of the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, and (2) advanced materials for aviation and space, which represent the most demanding challenges of high-tech application and at the same time sustainability, from which sub-topics of material research, usable in secondary sub-projects with application partners, are traditionally derived and split off.

National Recovery Plan Project

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.

Implemented projects

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

Research outcomes

Contacts

Head of the group: prof. Ing. et Ing. Ivo Kuřitka, Ph.D. et Ph.D.

Scientific team
Ph.D. students

  • prof. Ing. et Ing. Ivo Kuřitka, Ph.D. et Ph.D.

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  • prof. Ing. Sedlačík Michal, Ph.D.

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  • Hassan Ali, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 5102

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  • Anju, Ph.D. 

  • +420 57 603 5102

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  • Ing. Jan Antoš, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 8081
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  • Ing. Martin Cvek, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Tereza Čapková, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Barbora Hanulíková, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1743
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  • Ing. Michal Machovský, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1110
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  • Ing. Milan Masař, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Robert Moučka, Ph.D.
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  • Andrei Munteanu, M.Sc., Ph.D.

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  • Rajendran Blessy Pricilla, M.Sc., Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Jakub Ševčík, Ph.D.

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  • Mgr. David Škoda, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Pavol Šuly, Ph.D.
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  • Mgr. Michal Urbánek, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Pavel Urbánek, Ph.D.
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  • Raghvendra Singh Yadav Dr.
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  • Chrysanthi Maria Antoniou, MSc.

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  • Ing. Abdulkadir Bozarslan

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    • Ing. Jan Fatr

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  • Vanamoorthy Mariappan

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  • Mgr. Lenka Munteanu
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  • Nithiya Hanna Wilson, M.Sc.

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Rubber Technologies

Research group

Rubber Technologies

The professional interest of the group focuses on a comprehensive study of processing, production and characterization of rubber to achieve an overall understanding of the influence of individual factors, such as composition of the blends and processing conditions or external degradation agents on the resulting product properties. In the Centre, it is possible to prepare testing samples of mixtures/blends on a calendering line, multi-roller and internal compounder. After complete rheological characterization, it is possible to produce testing specimens in various shapes as well as rubber products from the prepared blends by moulding/ pressing. There is also a co-extrusion rubber line available for preparation of profiles from silicone and other rubber compounds. This line includes a vulcanization chamber, extraction and cutting equipment and on-line measurement of the geometry of the extruded profiles. The domain of the group is a deep professional qualification in the field of theoretical and experimentally-analytical description of mechanisms and mutual structural connections/ relations of fracture behaviour of rubber depending on the effects of degrading mechanical and physical influences. In addition to the usual mechanical and thermal methods, tests on a Vulcometer, a unique Tear and Fatigue Analyzer characterizing the resistance of rubber against spreading of the crack during cyclic fatigue load, and a Chip & Cut device determining the dynamic abrasion of rubber for heavy-duty tires are available for characterization of materials. The Intrinsic Strength Analyzer as the only device determining the energy needed to create a crack, is also available. An integral part of basic and applied research is the characterization of thermal processes in mechanically loaded rubber components by a high-speed thermo-camera. The group also focuses on the development of new rubber testing methods for properties that have not yet been determined, such as in-situ monitoring of the development of heating inside a cyclically loaded rubber body, where a unique test device was developed for this analysis.

Head of the group: doc. Dr. Ing. Radek Stoček

Contacts - Research Team

Development of research direction

RP/CPS/2024-28/006 - Competent development of the Rubber Technology research direction at the Centre of Polymer Systems in the area of ​​the impact of tire abrasion particle emissions on the environment, 2024-2028
Principal Researcher: Ing. Martin Stěnička, Ph.D. 

The aim of the project is to expand the professional competence of the research direction Rubber Technology (GT) at the Centre of Polymer Systems (CPS) in the area of ​​the influence of tire abrasion particle emissions on the environment so that CPS and this research direction gain an international reputation as an excellent research workplace that possesses interdisciplinary competence in understanding materials engineering combined with environmental protection.

Implemented projects

CZ.01.01.01/01/22_002/0000682 Development of a new ecological anti-noise barriers - 2024 - 2026

TH80020008 Modelling Wear of Intrinsically Self-Healing Elastomers for Reduced Particle Emission and Improved Lifetime Performance in Future e-Mobility Concepts - 2022-2025

Completed projects

8E15B007 - project of cooperation between the Czech Republic and Bavaria entitled “Experimental investigation on rubbers´ mechanical behaviour under fatigue loading conditions including chemothermomechanical aging”, 2016 – 2017 (partner – Universität der Bundeswehr, München, Germany).

Research outcomes

Contacts

Head of the group: doc. Dr. Ing. Radek Stoček

Scientific team

Ph.D. students

  • doc. Dr. Ing. Radek Stoček

  • +420 57 603 4920

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