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: doc. Ing. et Ing. Ivo Kuřitka, Ph.D. et Ph.D.

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Implemented projects

European Regional Development Fund - OP EIC

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

Other implemented projects

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

LTT20010 - "Povrchově funkcionalizovaná skla: koncept heterostrukturovaných nanočástic inspirovaných umělou fotosyntézou", 2020-2024

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"

Completed projects

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

Research outcomes

Evaluation of processed cheese viscoelastic properties during sterilization observed in situ

CITATION DATA: Journal of Dairy Science, https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22833, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Atom transfer radical polymerization of 2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline in solution and from the surface of carbonyl iron particles toward fabrication of a cytocompatible magneto-responsive hybrid filler

CITATION DATA: Macromolecules, VOL: 56, ISS: 11, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.3c00400, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Injection-molded isotactic polypropylene colored with green transparent and opaque pigments

CITATION DATA: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, VOL: 24, ISS: 12, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24129924, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Comparison of mechano- and PhotoATRP with ZnO nanocrystals

CITATION DATA: Macromolecules, VOL: 56, ISS: 13, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.3c00250, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Engineering conductivity and performance in electrorheological fluids using a nanosilica grafting approach

CITATION DATA: ACS Applied Nano Materials, VOL: 6, ISS: 11, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.3c01475, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Comprehensive evaluation of photoelectrochemical performance dependence on geometric features of ZnO nanorod electrodes

CITATION DATA: Nanoscale Advances, VOL: 5, ISS: 11, https://doi.org/10.1039/d3na00089c, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Nickel nanoparticle-decorated reduced graphene oxide via one-step microwave-assisted synthesis and its lightweight and flexible composite with Polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene-ran-butylene)-block-polystyrene polymer for electromagnetic wave shielding application

CITATION DATA: Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, VOL: 6, ISS: 3, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-023-00692-7, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Wearable and stretchable SEBS/CB polymer conductive strand as a piezoresistive strain sensor

CITATION DATA: Polymers, VOL: 15, ISS: 7, https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15071618, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Controlled drug delivery device for cornea treatment and novel method for its testing

CITATION DATA: Pharmaceuticals, VOL: 16, ISS: 4, https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16040505, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Composite based on PLA with improved shape stability under high-temperature conditions

CITATION DATA: Polymer, VOL: 276, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2023.125943, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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The essential role of symmetry in understanding 3He chemical shifts in endohedral helium fullerenes

CITATION DATA: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, VOL: 25, ISS: 15, https://doi.org/10.1039/d3cp00256j, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Sub PPM detection of NO2 using strontium doped bismuth ferrite nanostructures

CITATION DATA: Micromachines, VOL: 14, ISS: 3, https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14030644, PUBLICATION YEAR: 2023

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Contacts

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

Scientific team

doc. Ing. et doc. Ing. Ivo Kuřitka, Ph.D. et Ph.D.

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Ing. Pavel Urbánek, Ph.D.

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doc. Ing. Sedlačík Michal , Ph.D.

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Ing. Martin Cvek, Ph.D.

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Ing. Robert Olejník, Ph.D.

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Ing. Jiří Matyáš, Ph.D.

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Ing. Barbora Hanulíková, Ph.D.

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Mgr. David Škoda, Ph.D.

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Mgr. Jan Vícha, Ph.D.

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Raghvendra Singh Yadav Dr.

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Ing. Milan Masař, Ph.D.

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Ing. Lukáš Münster, Ph.D.

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Ing. Jakub Ševčík, Ph.D.

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Ing. Pavol Šuly, Ph.D.

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Ing. Jan Antoš, Ph.D.

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Ing. Tereza Čapková Ph.D.

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prof. Ing. Petr Slobodian, Ph.D.

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Ing. Robert Moučka, Ph.D.

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Ing. Michal Machovský, Ph.D.

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Mgr. Michal Urbánek, Ph.D.

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Ph.D. students

Ing. Monika Muchová

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Rajendran Blessy Pricilla, M.Sc.

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Ing. Alžběta Důbravová

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