Progressive materials and nanomaterials
Research into metallic and non-metallic materials is based on prediction of the industry's future needs. It is based on research team competences, instrumentation and experience in the research activities. Functionalisation of surfaces by means of physical, chemical, thermal and combined processes brings new utility properties in industrial practice. Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies increase the efficiency of technical applications. They can be applied in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction, security, food industry, medicine, etc.
Research activities
Hierarchical structures
- Research and development of materials in atomic arrangement – nanomaterials. Thin layers improving the utility properties. Study of biological materials – bionics, biomimetics.
- Formation of nanostructures (nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanolayers and nanocomposites) and assessment of their interaction with biological systems. Looking for application potentials of nanostructures, also with regard to the risks of their use.
- Characterisation of material parameters, morphology and properties using analytic methods – SEM, AFM, TA, LM (optical, digital and confocal), image analysis of structures, assessment of physical, chemical, biological and mechanical properties.
Materials with specific properties
- Research into the preparation of composite systems based primarily on geopolymers. Study of the behaviour of metallic and non-metallic systems with high thermal, chemical and mechanical resistance. Application of secondary raw materials as composite system fillers. Use of application potentials of geopolymer composites in construction, transport systems, glass-making and ecology.
- Research into intermetallic composites – iron aluminides, i.e., materials with high thermal and chemical stability. Research into degradation mechanisms, processes and kinetics of extremely stressed parts and assessment of the impacts on their application potentialities and life.
- Proposals for recycling new material systems including the application potentials of wastes in composites.
Department of: Materials Science
Contact Person: doc. Ing. Adam Hotař, Ph.D.
