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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

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

SQ01020347 - Research, development and optimization of the production process leading to the reduction of the release and content of new contaminants in spunmelt nonwovens (principal researcher PF Nonvowens, s.r.o.), 2025-2028

TQ15000001 - Gas permeability and tightness in FFF rapid prototyping, 2025-2026

TQ15000379 - Carbon nanodots as functional and marking fillers for polymer systems, 2025-2026

LUABA24039 - Development of magnetoactive elastomeric SurfAces with controlled wettability for functional Liquid ManipulatiON - SALMON, 2024-2026

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

CA22131 - Supramolecular LUminescent Chemosensors for Environmental Security (LUCES), 2023-2027

CA22147 - European metal-organic framework network: combining research and development to promote technological solutions (EU4MOFs), 2023-2027

FW10010207 - Intelligent thermotropic coatings for thermal management of buildings, 2024-2026

LUAUS23085 - Synthesis of new highly active metallosilicate catalysts for olefin metathesis -2023-2026

Completed projects

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

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

Influence of UV irradiation on mechanical performance and shape memory response of 4D printed SMPU/MWCNT nanocomposites

CITATION DATA: Journal of Polymer Research, VOL: 32, ISS: 10, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-025-04585-9, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
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Electrospun Mo─SiO2 nanofibers as heterogeneous catalysts for propylene metathesis

CITATION DATA: Journal of the American Ceramic Society, VOL: 109, ISS: 1, https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.70339, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2026
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Enhanced clean energy harvesting using polyurethane/polyvinylidene fluoride nanofiber-based triboelectric nanogenerator with pumping effect

CITATION DATA: Advanced Sustainable Systems, VOL: 9, ISS: 12, https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202500305, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
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Leveraging generative artificial intelligence to enhance carbon performance in supply chains through green product innovation and End-of-Life product management: AI-driven carbon performance

CITATION DATA: Business Strategy and the Environment, https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70384, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2026
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Electrochemical performance evaluation of polyaniline oated MWCNT/graphite-graphene oxide composite electrodes

CITATION DATA: Journal of Applied Polymer Science, VOL: 143, ISS: 10, https://doi.org/10.1002/app.70190, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2026
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Synergistic effects of Ti3C2 MXene and ZIF-8 for efficient photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline in wastewater

CITATION DATA: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, VOL: 13, ISS: 5, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.118925, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
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Hydrogen plasma treated iron vanadate nanoparticles for efficient ammonia sensing

CITATION DATA: Applied Surface Science, VOL: 722, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.165537, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2026
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Nested NiPd nanocatalysts fabricated by reactive laser ablation in liquids: a breakthrough in selective nitroarene reduction to anilines

CITATION DATA: Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qi01093d, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
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Hierarchy of nanoparticles toxicity factors significance as extracted from NanoCommons knowledge base: influence of compound, cell line and particle size on cell viability

CITATION DATA: Nanotoxicology, VOL: 19, ISS: 6, https://doi.org/10.1080/17435390.2025.2555307, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
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Unlocking the potential of zinc phosphate nanoplatelets for alkyd coating formulation with advanced anti-corrosive protection at reduced pigment content

CITATION DATA: Surfaces and Interfaces, VOL: 74, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2025.107747, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
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Advances in electrospun nanofibrous yarns: Improved functionality and emerging applications

CITATION DATA: Materials Chemistry and Physics, VOL: 348, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131621, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2026
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Plasma mediated immobilization of metformin on polyethylene: effects on drug release, antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility

CITATION DATA: Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, VOL: 37, ISS: 2, https://doi.org/10.1080/09205063.2025.2524261, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2026
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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.

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  • Anju, Ph.D. 

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  • Ing. Jan Antoš, Ph.D.
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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.
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  • Ing. Michal Machovský, Ph.D.
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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. Jitka Sotolářová, 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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  • Vanamoorthy Mariappan

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

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