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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

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

RP0200194 „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

IGA/CPS/2024/003 - Research of natural and synthetic polymers for environmental aplications

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", 2020-2021

IGA/CPS/2020/002 - "Bioactive polymer systems for environmental applications"

IGA/CPS/2020/006 - "Influence of modifications dispersion particles on the utility properties of magnetorheological systems"

Research outcomes

Contacts

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

Scientific team
Ph.D. students
  • prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 8013
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  • RNDr. Eva Domincová Bergerová, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1739
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  • Ing. Jitka Dostálková, Ph.D. 

  • +420 57 603 1740

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    • Ing. Petra Dröhsler, Ph.D. 

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  • Ing. Mgr. Silvie Duřpeková, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1744
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  • Ing. Veronika Hanuliak, Ph.D. 

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  • Ing. Dušan Kimmer, CSc. 

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  • Dr. Ing. Miroslava Kovářová
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  • Ing. Lenka Lovecká, 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. Jakub Klaban
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  • Riyadh Abdekadir Khellouf
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  • Ing. Monika Strašáková

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  • Ing. Simona Uhercová

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  • Ing. Hana Pištěková, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Andrea Poláchová, Ph.D. 

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  • A225

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  • Ing. Martina Pummerová, Ph.D.
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  • Muhammad Yasir, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Tomáš Šopík, 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

IGA/CPS/2024/007 - Designing Smart Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering

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

IGA/CPS/2018/001 – "Biological properties of polymers", 2018

IGA/CPS/2018/003 – "Functionalized polymer composites", 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.

  • +420 57 603 8047
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  • Ing. Martina Martínková, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Monika Muchová, Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Lukáš Münster, Ph.D.

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  • Kadir Özaltin, M.Sc., Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1741

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  • Ing. Kateřina Skopalová, 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.

  • +420 57 603 1729

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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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  • A207

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  • Ing. Filip Latečka

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  • Ing. Leona Mahelová
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  • Prasad Parvathy
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  • Ing. Marie Schrammová

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  • Ing. Adam Srnec
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  • Ing. Kristýna Valášková
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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

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

IGA/CPS/2024/002 -Study of the preparation of nanoparticles using oxidized polysaccharides, 2024

IGA/CPS/2024/008 - Dual Electro- and Magneto-responsive fluids, 2024

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.

  • +420 57 603 8027
  • A314
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  • Hassan Ali, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 8128
  • A307
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  • Anju, Ph.D. 

  • +420 57 603 8128
  • A307

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  • Ing. Jan Antoš, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 8081
  • A320
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  • Ing. Martin Cvek, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 8081
  • A320
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  • Ing. Alžběta Důbravová, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1373
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  • Ali Can Güler, MSc., Ph.D. 

  • +420 57 603 1373
  • A228
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  • Ing. Barbora Hanulíková, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1743
  • A317

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  • Ing. Michal Machovský, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1110
  • A315
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  • Ing. Milan Masař, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1733

  • A223
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  • Ing. Robert Moučka, Ph.D.
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  • Rajendran Blessy Pricilla, M.Sc., Ph.D.

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  • Ing. Jakub Ševčík, Ph.D.

  • +420 57 603 1733

  • A223
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  • Mgr. David Škoda, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Pavol Šuly, Ph.D.
  • +420 57 603 1743
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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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  • Ing. Abdulkadir Bozarslan

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  • A228

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    • Ing. Jan Fatr

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  • A228

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    • Ing. Michal Kocák 

  • +420 57 603 1373

  • A228

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  • Andrei Munteanu, M.Sc.
  • +420 57 603 8128
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  • Mgr. Lenka Munteanu
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  • Ing. Romana Štěpančíková
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  • Ing. Tomáš Zvoníček

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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

IGA/CPS/2024/001 -Developement of a Numerical Model Describing Inner Strength of Rubber in Dependence of Loading Boundary Conditions, 2024

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).

IGA/CPS/2017/006 -  Influence of thermal aging on crack initiation in rubber, 2017

Research outcomes

Contacts

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

Scientific team

Ph.D. students

  • doc. Dr. Ing. Radek Stoček

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  • Sanjoy Datta, Ph.D.
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  • Evghenii Harea, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Ondřej Kratina, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Marek Pöschl, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Martin Stěnička, Ph.D.
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  • Ing. Jakub Pawlas
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  • Ing. Ondřej Peter

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  • Ing. Nikolas Ryzí
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Financing

Financing

85% of the Centre of polymer systems is financed from European Fund of the Research and Development for Innovations programme, namely the Priority Axis 2 - Regional R&D centres. The remaining 15% is covered by the state budget of the Czech Republic. The remaining expeses which cannot be financed from the above mentioned sources will be covered by the Tomas Bata University in Zlin. The overall project implementation is supervized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.

About the project

UTB ve Zlíně zahájila dne 1. ledna 2011 řešení projektu „Centrum polymerních systémů“.
Níže najdete základní identifikační údaje projektu.
Project name: Centre of polymer systems
Abbreviation: CPS
Registration No.: CZ.1.05/2.1.00/03.0111
Financed from: Research and Development for Innovations OP
Priority axis: 2 Regional R&D centres
Support area: 2.1 Regional R&D centres
Manager: Assoc. prof. Vladimír Pavlínek, Ph.D.
Beneficiary: Tomas Bata University in Zlin
Allocated amount: CZK 754 042 805,-
Structure: CZK 640 936 384,25,- from EU budget
CZK 113 106 420,75,- from Czech Republic budget
Project duration: January 1, 2011 - August 30, 2015

Strengthening of research capacities

On September 1 2015 TBU in Zlin started implementation of the „CPS - posílení výzkumných kapacit“ project.
Below you will find identification details of the project.
Project name: CPS - posílení výzkumných kapacit
Registration No.: CZ.1.05/2.1.00/19.0409
Financed from: Research and Development for Innovations OP
Priority axis: 2 Regional R&D centres
Support area: 2.1 Regional R&D centres
Beneficiary: Tomas Bata University in Zlin
Allocated amount: CZK 48 814 500
Structure: CZK 41 492 325 from EU budget
CZK 7 322 175 from Czech Republic budget
Project duration: September 1 2015 - December 31 2015

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