Finished projects

International

V4-JAPAN – Development of Advanced Magnesium Alloys for Multifunctional Applications in Extreme Environments
Vývoj pokročilých horčíkových zliatin pre multifunkčné aplikácie v extrémnych prostrediach
Program:	International Visegrad Fund (IVF)
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Duration:	1.11.2021 – 31.10.2024

STRENGTHECS – Strengthening and plasticity of high-entropy ultra-high temperature carbides
Spevnenie a plasticita vysokoentropických ultra vysokoteplotných karbidov
Program:	Other
Project leader:	MSc. Csanádi Tamás , PhD.
Duration:	1.7.2021 – 30.6.2024

Nanomechanics: the way to hard and demage tolerant high entropy ceramics
Nanomechanika: cesta k tvrdej a voči poškodeniu odolnej keramike s vysokou entropiou
Program:	SAS-UPJS ERC Visiting Fellowship Grants
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.8.2021 – 31.8.2021

DURACER – Durable ceramics composites with superhard particles for wear-resistant cutting tools
Odolné keramické kompozity so supertvrdými časticami pre obrábacie nástroje so zvýšenou odolnosťou voči opotrebeniu
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2018 – 30.6.2021

CERANEA – Multifunctional Ceramic/Graphene Thick Coatings for New Emerging Application
Multifunkčné hrubé povlaky keramika-grafén pre perspektívne aplikácie
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020

ERC starting grant
ERC začínajúci projekt
Program:	Bilateral – other
Project leader:	MSc. Csanádi Tamás , PhD.
Annotation:	Preparation of scientific project of ERC
Duration:	1.1.2020 – 30.10.2020

NICRE – Innovative Ni-Cr-Re coatings with enhanced corrosion and erosion resistance for high temperature applications in power generation industry
Inovatívne Ni-Cr-Re povlaky so zvýšenou odolnosťou voči korózii a erózii pre vysokoteplotné aplikácie v energetike
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.9.2017 – 31.8.2020

CRM-EXTREME – Solutions for Critical Raw Materials Under Extreme Conditions
Kritické suroviny pri extrémnych podmienkach
Program:	COST
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Annotation:	CRM-EXTREME focuses in particular on the replacement of CRMs in high value alloys and metal-matrix composites used under extreme conditions of temperature, loading, friction, wear and, corrosion, in Energy, Transportation and Machinery manufacturing industries.The project lasts 4 years and with the goal to set up a network of expertise to define the state of knowledge and gaps in multi-scale modelling, synthesis, characterization, engineering design and recycling, that could find viable alternatives to CRMs and promote the industrial exploitation of substituted materials.
Project webpage:	http://www.crm-extreme.eu/
Duration:	17.11.2015 – 30.3.2020

LightMat4Space – Leightweight nanocrystalline aluminium based material for space applications (modeling and technology verification)
Materiál pre vesmírne aplikácie na báze ľahkého nanokryštalického hliníka (modelovanie a verifikácia technológie)
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Annotation:	The aim of the proposed project is to develop lightweight structural material based on nc-Al with deposited gradient hydrogenated C-coating with high wear and contact fatigue resistance under cryogenic conditions for space applications (e.g. gear boxes in extraterrestrial vehicles). The originality of the main idea of the project is in the combination of a novel lightweight and high strength Core/Shell Precipitate (C/S) hardened nc-Al alloys with C-coatings which will result in the improvement of wear and fatigue resistance of the alloy in cryogenic conditions and ultrahigh vacuum.
Duration:	1.10.2015 – 30.9.2017

Electrospun – Electrospun Nano-fibres for bio inspired composite materials and innovative industrial applications
Nanovlákna pre kompozitné materiály a inovatívne aplikácie
Program:	COST
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.10.2013 – 30.9.2017

GRACE – Graphene-ceramic composites for tribological application in aqueous environments
Kompozity keramika-grafénové platničky pre využitie v tribologických systémoch pracujúcich vo vodnom prostredí
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.9.2014 – 31.8.2017

WORTH – Pulsating water jet as an orthopaedic technique
Pulzujúci vodný lúč ako ortopedická technika
Program:	Multilateral – other
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Annotation:	The overall aim is to develop and implement a surgical technique for orthopaedic revision surgeries, which compared to usual techniques does not damage human tissue and has limited traumatic effect. This technique is based on Pulsation Water Jet (PJW)The project will enable the acquisition of essential information for the preparation of a detailed study to introduce the new technique in medical practice. This document will be used as a basis of the future project preparation in the framework of HORIZON 2020. In addition, the acquired information will significantly influence the orientation of future activities. Teamwork synergy will interrelate individual disciplines in the field of medicine, nursing and engineering in order to facilitate the knowledge transfer among team members.
Project webpage:	http://worth.webnode.sk/
Duration:	1.4.2015 – 31.3.2016

Agilent – Room and high temperature indentation testing of WC-Co cemented carbides
Indentačné skúšky systému WC-Co pri izbovej teplote a za vysokých teplôt
Program:	Bilateral – other
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.8.2013 – 31.7.2015

INNVIN – Innovative materials solutions for Transport, Energy and Biomedical sectors by strengthening integration and enhancing research dynamics of KMM-VIN
Inovatívne materiálové riešenia pre oblasť dopravy, energie a biomedicíny pomocou posilnenia integrácie a zvýšenia dynamiky výskumu v KMM-VIN
Program:	FP7
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.2.2012 – 31.1.2015

Preparation and characterisation of organic-inorganic composites based on polyurethan-X systems
Príprava a charakterizácia organicko-anorganických kompozitov na báze polyuretán-X systémov
Program:	Bilateral – other
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014

Composites of inorganic nanotubes and polymers
Kompozity anorganických nanotrubičiek a polymérov
Program:	COST
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	5.2.2012 – 5.11.2013

ISWA – Immersion in the Science Worlds through the Arts
Ponorenie sa do sveta vedy prostredníctvom umenia
Program:	FP7
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.3.2011 – 28.2.2013

Tribological properties of ceramic nanostructured composites
Tribologické vlastnosti keramických nanoštruktúrnych kompozitov
Program:	COST
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2008 – 31.12.2012

INTEG-RISK – Early recognition, monitoring and integrated management of emerging, new technology related risks
Včasné zistenie, monitorovanie a integrovaný manažment rizík prinášaných s novými technológiami
Program:	FP7
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.11.2008 – 31.10.2012

Optimization of silicon nitride based composites with carbon nanotubes and graphene
Optimalizácia kompozitov na báze nitridov kremíka s uhlíkovými nanotrubicami a grafénom
Program:	Inter-academic agreement
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2010 – 30.9.2012

HANCOC – Hard nanocomposite coatings
Tvrdé nanokompozitné povlaky
Program:	FP7
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2009 – 31.12.2011

DEMATEN – Reinforcement of research potential of the Department of Materials Engineering in the field of processing and characterization of nanostructured materials
Posilnenie výskumného potenciálu oddelenia pre materiálové inžinierstvo
Program:	FP7
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.5.2008 – 30.4.2011

SERS study of the structure of the superhard nanocomposite WC/C coatings
SERS štúdia štruktúry supertvrdých nanoštruktúrnych WC/C povlakov
Program:	Inter-academic agreement
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Duration:	1.8.2008 – 30.9.2010

Optimization of Plasma Enhanced PVD technology for the wear resistant nanocomposite DLC based coatings
Optimalizácia PVD technológií pre prípravu DLC nanokompozitov s odolnosťou oteru
Program:	Inter-academic agreement
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.8.2007 – 31.7.2010

IMPROVING – Improving the research capacity of the Institute of materials research in Košice
Posilnenie výskumných kapacít Ústavu materiálového výskumu v Košiciach
Program:	FP7
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.3.2009 – 28.2.2010

Mechancal properties of fiber composites at higher temperature
Mechanické vlastnosti vláknových kompozitov pri zvýšených teplotách
Program:	Inter-academic agreement
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Annotation:	no description
Duration:	1.1.2006 – 31.12.2008

KMM-NoE – Knowlwdge-based Multicomponent Materials for Durable and Safe Performance
Multikomponentné materiály pre bezpečné a dlhodobé použitie
Program:	FP6
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Annotation:	no description
Project webpage:	www.kmm-noe.org
Duration:	1.10.2004 – 31.10.2008

HUSKUA – Karpatian Virtual Research and Inovation Centre
Podkarpatské virtuálne výskumné a inovačné centrum
Program:	INTERREG
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Annotation:	no description
Duration:	1.10.2006 – 31.10.2008

CRV – Centre for the education on the multidisciplinar research and development of advanced materials and technologies
Centrum rozvoja vzdelávania v oblasti multidisciplinárneho výskumu a vývoja progresívnych materiálov a technológií
Program:	European Science Foundation (ESF)
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	8.10.2007 – 30.9.2008

Enhanced high temperature mechanical properties of spinel and magnesia based refractory materials by carbon addivites
Zlepšenie vysokoteplotných mechanických vlastností žiaruvzdorrných materiálov na báze spinela a oxidu horčíka s rôznymi prídavkami
Program:	Inter-governmental agreement
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Annotation:	no description
Duration:	1.1.2005 – 31.12.2006

NENAMAT – Network for Nanostructured Materials of ACC
Sieť nanoštruktúrnych materiálov pre štáty asociované EU
Program:	FP6
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Annotation:	no description
Project webpage:	www.nenamat.org
Duration:	1.8.2004 – 31.8.2006

SICMAC – Structural Integrity of Ceramic Multilayers and Coatings
Štruktúrna integrita keramických viacvrstevných materiálov a povlakov
Program:	FP5
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Annotation:	no description
Duration:	1.9.2002 – 31.8.2006

National

Stufdy of the influence of sdamples preparation conditions of micrometric dimensions by focused ion beam on their mechanical properties
Štúdium vplyvu podmienok prípravy vzoriek mikrometrických rozmerov fokusovaným iónovým zväzkom na ich mechanické vlastnosti
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Vojtko Marek, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2022 – 31.12.2024

SASPRO2 – Dual-phase high-entropy ultra high temperature ceramics
Dvojfázová vysokoentropická ultravysokoteplotná keramika
Program:	SASPRO
Project leader:	Ing. Naughton Duszová Annamária, PhD.
Project webpage:	https://saspro2.sav.sk/
Duration:	1.10.2021 – 30.9.2024

ADHEC – New high-entropy ceramic materials for advanced applications
Nové vysokoentropické keramické materiály pre pokročilé aplikácie
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.8.2020 – 30.6.2024

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Malá grantová schéma SAV
Program:	Other projects
Project leader:	Ing. Múdra Erika, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2023 – 31.12.2023

Nanomechanical testing and deformability of high-entropy ultra-high temperature ceramics
Nanomechanické skúšanie a deformovateľnosť vysokoentropických ultra vysokoteplotných keramických materiálov
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	MSc. Csanádi Tamás , PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2021 – 31.12.2023

HEMBO – Structure and poroiperties of reactively sintered high-entropy metal diborides
Štruktúra a vlastnosti reaktívne spekaných vysoko entropických kovových diboridov
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	Ing. Sedlák Richard, PhD.
Duration:	1.2.2022 – 31.12.2023

Development of high-temperature composite materials based on borides and carbides with the addition of graphene platelets prepared by progressive sintering methods
Vývoj vysokoteplotných materiálov na báze boridov a karbidov s prídavkom grafénových platničiek pripravených progresívnymi metódami spekania
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Sedlák Richard, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2021 – 31.12.2023

FotDekont – –
Progresívne fotokatalytické materiály pre biologickú a chemickú dekontamináciu
Program:	Other projects
Project leader:	Mgr. Shepa Ivan, PhD.
Duration:	7.2.2023 – 30.11.2023

CEDITEKII – Advancement and support of R&D for "Centre for diagnostics and quality testing of materials" in the domains of the RIS3 SK specialization
Rozvoj a podpora výskumno – vývojových aktivít Centra pre testovanie kvality a diagnostiku materiálov v oblastiach špecializácie RIS3 SK
Program:	Štrukturálne fondy EÚ Výskum a inovácie
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2019 – 30.6.2023

Prediction of weldability and formability for laser welded tailored blanks made of combined high strength steels with CAE support
Predikcia zvariteľnosti a lisovateľnosti kombinovaných laserom zváraných prístrihov z vysokopevných ocelí s podporou CAE systémov
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Kepič Ján, PhD.
Annotation:	The aim of the project is to verify the virtual engineering techniques when design and production of prototypes of molds and dies for the production of thin-walled automotive components from tailored laser welded blanks. Based on the results obtained on physical models of selected thin-walled car components, applied CAD/CAE/CAM techniques will be verified. The core of the project consist of CAE analyses and predictions of laser welds microstructure, weldability and formability of laser welded blanks made of combined steels. Verified methodologies for the weldability and the formability prediction should contribute to include more knowledge and less material when design thin-walled car-body components. Thus, low emissions at car operation is reached, production time shortening and production costs decrease as well.
Duration:	1.1.2019 – 31.12.2022

High-temperature properties of diboride MeB2 (Me = Ti, Zr, Hf) ceramic composite materials
Vysokoteplotné vlastnosti boridových MeB2 (Me = Ti, Zr, Hf) keramických kompozitných materiálov
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Kovalčíková Alexandra, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2020 – 31.12.2022

WLEDMat – Novel glass and glass-ceramic rare-earth aluminates-based phosphors for energy-saving solid state lighting sources emitting white light (pc-WLEDs).
Nové sklené a sklokeramické fosfory na báze hlinitanov vzácnych zemín pre aplikácie v pevnolátkových energiu šetriacich svetelných zdrojoch vyžarujúcich biele svetlo (pc-WLED diódy).
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Annotation:	The project is focused on research and development of novel glass and glass-ceramic rare-earth aluminatesbasedluminescent materials for white light-emitting diodes (pc-WLED), especially materials with efficient redemission, which could improve CRI index compared to the known commercially produced phosphors. Phosphorswill be prepared in the form of glass microbeads. The structure of undoped alumninate glasses in the systemAl2O3-RE2O3 will be studied by spectroscopic methods. Thermal properties and kinetics of crystallization will bealso studied. In order to preparer glass-ceramics materials with required properties, the conditions ofcrystallization process will be investigated and optimized. Photoluminescence properties of glass and glassceramicrare-earth and transition metal ions doped materials will be studied in detail. Special attention will bepaid to study of relations between luminescent properties of materials and their structure and morphology. Infinal stage of the project, the composite PiG materials (Phosphor in Glass) will be prepared and characterized asthin plates suitable for direct application onto excitation LED chip. A LED diode emitting white light/warm whitelight will be contracted using the LED chip with suitable excitation wavelength in the NUV spectral range andprepared PiG composite with optimised thickness, so that optimal emission characteristic will be achieved.
Duration:	1.8.2018 – 31.7.2022

eCHALCO – Investigation of phenomena induced by electron beam and electromagnetic radiation in chalcogenide glasses
Štúdium procesov vyvolaných elektrónovým zväzkom a elektromagnetickým žiarením v chalkogenidových sklách
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Annotation:	e-CHALCO project aims to study the interaction of the electron beam and electromagnetic radiation withsurfaces of thin films from chalcogenide glasses. In this area, we have reported recently results that lead tofundamental understanding of the phenomena induced by local interaction of electric charge andelectromagnetic radiation with these materials. In this project, we plan to continue in more systematic and deeperstudy of the effects induced during local perturbation of these materials, which can lead to local deformation,change in the chemical composition, phase transitions and charge persistence and accumulation using the latestmicroscopic, spectroscopic and diffraction techniques. We also focus on the investigation of influence ofexperimental parameters such as charge deposition lattice period, accelerating voltage, layer thickness, andcomposition of glass for the observed effects. Opportunities to prepare mesoscopic and nanoscopic structureswill lead to new applications of these materials in nanotechnology, for example, in fabrication of nanoemitters, incatalysis and in fabrication of probes for scanning probe microscopy and in technologies for recording andstoring information.
Duration:	1.8.2018 – 31.7.2022

REDHYBEAR – Research and development of energy saving hybrid bearing reducer with lowered wear rate for robotic equipment (for Industry 4.0)
Výskum a vývoj energeticky úsporného hybridného ložiskového reduktora so zníženým opotrebením pre robotické zariadenia (pre Priemysel 4.0)
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2019 – 30.6.2022

BMREBCO – Developmnt of REBCO superconductors for biomedical applicatios
Vývoj REBCO supravodičov pre biomedicínske aplikácie
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.8.2018 – 30.6.2022

PyrMat – Development of refractory pyrochlore phases for high temperature applications of non-oxide ceramics
Vývoj žiaruvzdorných pyrochlórnych fáz pre vysokoteplotné aplikácie neeoxidovej keramiky
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2018 – 30.6.2022

HECC – Multicomponent high entropy ceramic coatings prepared by ionized sputtering (HECC)
Viackomponentné keramické povlaky s vysokou entropiou pripravené iónovým naprašovaním
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Annotation:	The proposed project deals with the understanding of the processes of structure development of novel multicomponent ceramic coatings with high entropy and extraordinary high temperature properties during deposition by HiPIMS a HiTUS sputtering methods with the aim to determine the relationships among deposition conditions and final properties of coatings and their control to improve coating properties at high temperatures. The basis for the preparation of ceramic coatings will be quaternary and more-component high entropy systems based on Hf, Zr, Ta and Nb metals from which high entropy nitride, carbide or boride coatings will be deposited using reactive sputtering in the Ar atmosphere with nitrogen, hydrocarbons or boron co-deposition, respectively.
Duration:	1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021

Effect of continual and pulsating fluid jet on microstructure, properties and integrity on materials
Vplyv kontinuálneho a pulzujúceho kvapalinového prúdu na mikroštruktúru, vlastnosti a integritu v materiáloch.
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Annotation:	The project is focused on the experimental observation and assessment of the interaction of continuous and pulsating liquid jet with and pulsating water jet with frequency of 20 kHz with material. The energy of the water stream at the site of action releases the mass and causes elastic or plastic deformation, thereby initiating dynamic physical phenomena. These phenomena are manifested in the form of periodic, continuous but non-homogeneous manifestations of vibrational and acoustic emission and their subsequent dynamic manifestations in a wide frequency spectrum. The ongoing disintegration process deforms the wave – changing its shape. An analysis of the waveform change can be identified in the elastic and plastic regions. Through the dynamic signal timing, the process of interaction of the water stream with the material can be controlled, resulting in improved mechanical resistance of the surface layer, controlled change of the microstructure, elimination of delamination and residual stresses.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2021

MiCOAT – Multicomponent boride and nitride coatings for ultrahigh temperature applications
Multikomponentné boridové a nitridové PVD povlaky pre ultravysokoteplotné aplikácie
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Annotation:	The proposed project deals with an experimental development of principally new hard coatings based on nitridesand borides with stable structure and excellent mechanical properties up to temperatures approaching 1500°Cand deposited by the novel deposition methods of highly ionized magnetron sputtering. The main idea is thedevelopment of hard high temperature multicomponent nanocomposite coatings originating from the solidsolutions of ternary systems Ti-Al-N, Cr-Al-N, Ta-Al-N, V-Mo-N, TiB2, Ti-B-N, CrB2, TaB2, etc. by doping byadditional transition metals with high melting temperatures (Zr, Hf, Ta, Nb, V, Mo, W, Y, etc.). The main objectiveof work, which is a logical continuation of the previous APVV-14-173 project, is the increase of the temperaturesof the coating structure stability and degradation of mechanical properties well above 1000 oC by means of theunderstanding of the mechanisms of nanostructure formation and decomposition in the high entropymulticomponent solid solutions deposited by novel deposition technologies. The experimental Works will besupported by theoretical ab initio predictions.
Duration:	1.8.2018 – 30.6.2021

Study of shape memory effect and related phenomena in ceramics.
Štúdium javu tvarovej pamäti a príbuzných javov v keramických systémoch.
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Vojtko Marek, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020

Development of nano/microfibers based on metal oxides by needle-less electrospinning for special technical applications
Vývoj nano/mikrovlákien na báze oxidov kovov metódou elektrostatického zvlákňovania pre špeciálne technické aplikácie
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Múdra Erika, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020

Extremecer – Ceramic materials for extreme operating conditions
Keramické materiály pre použitie v extrémnych podmienkach
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2016 – 30.6.2020

ProCor – Advanced composite coatings for high temperature corrosion protection of metals
Kompozitné vrstvy pre vysokoteplotnú protikoróznu ochranu kovov
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Annotation:	Extension of lifetime and enhancing the thermal stability of steel used for construction of exhaust pipes, heat exchangers in waste incinerators, and casting and melting aggregates in steel and glass production can be achieved via suitable anti-corrosion coatings. The aim of this project is development of new types of composite anti-corrosion protective layers, based on ceramics prepared by controlled pyrolysis of organosilicon precursors. The use of organosilicon precursors facilitates application of conventional coating technologies, such as spray and dip-coating, with subsequent pyrolysis and conversion of the precursor to amorphous ceramics. Increased thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and minimisation of volume changes related to conversion of the organic precursor to ceramics will be achieved through the addition of suitable active and passive oxide glass fillers prepared by flame synthesis in the form of microspheres.The flame synthesis facilitates the preparation of glasses with high melting point, which ensures increase of the maximum operation temperature of the coating up to 1400 oC, as well as increased oxidation and corrosion resistance of prepared coatings, optimum compatibility of the filler with ceramic matrix and metallic substrate and, due to spherical shape of glass microparticles, also negligible influence on the rheology of the system polymer-filler in the course of coating on metallic substrate.
Duration:	1.7.2016 – 30.6.2020

The influence of graphene platelets addition on tribological properties of ceramic composites based on carbides and borides.
Vplyv grafénu na tribologické vlastnosti keramických materiálov na báze karbidov a boridov
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Kovalčíková Alexandra, PhD.
Duration:	1.1.2017 – 31.12.2019

LuminSion – Silicon oxynitride-based photoluminecent ceramic materials
Fotoluminescenčné keramické materiály na báze oxynitridov kremíka
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2015 – 30.6.2019

MODIFAZ – Research of the coating/substrate interphase modification to increase hard coating adhesion
Výskum modifikácie fázových rozhraní v systéme povlak/podložka na zvýšenie adhézie tvrdých povlakov
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Annotation:	In the last decade, hard coatings based on nitrides or carbonitrides of transition metals play significant role inincreasing the lifetime of the cutting and forming tools, but also in specific products of mobile devices. The mainrequirement for this type of material is high hardness and abrasion resistance. However, in the case of dynamicloading and frequent alternation of heat cycles, the adhesion of the coating to the substrate is the decisive factor.The project is just focused to this area with the main aim to find and optimize physical processes to enhance theadhesion ability of selected types of coatings and create a mathematical model that could describe the physicalprocesses involved. The specific goal is to verify the influence of the initial state of the substrate surface prior tothe coatings deposition both in terms of structural, thermal and deformation characteristics of thecoatingsubstrate phase interface. Different methods for cleaning of substrates, surface exposition and depositiontechnologies will be utilized for these tasks. The techniques of plasma, magnetron and ion sputtering as well ascathodic arc evaporation will be mainly used. The experimental methods such as electron microscopy, X-raydiffraction analysis, Auger electron spectroscopy and optical emission spectroscopy as well as a special ionbeam/ matter interaction based techniques (RBS, PIXE) will be utilized for the study and explanation of processes that could occur at the coating/substrate phase interface. The method of FEM will be used for theclarification of effects of both internal and residual stresses to the coating/substrate interface character. Theoutput will be a comprehensive analysis of the influence of individual parameters of used processes onincreasing of interface adhesion and drafting the proposals for their applications in the preparation of hardcoatings with enhanced exploitative properties.
Duration:	1.7.2016 – 30.6.2019

Deformation and fracture properties of ceramic materials in micro/nano scale
Deformačné a lomové vlastnosti keramických materiálov na nano a mikro úrovni
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Annotation:	Project deals with acquirement and application of progressive testing methods for study of deformation and fracture properties of ceramics in micro/nano scale. The project focuses on sintered carbides WC-Co, ceramic materials Si3N4 a ZrB2 and others, which are prepared by spark plasma sintering. The main contribution of the project is the understanding of the newest testing methods, clarification of relationship between the structure (crystallographic orientation of single grains, grain boundaries) and micro/nano mechanical and fracture properties (hardness, strength, Young´s modulus, Yield stress, indentation creep, scratch resistance) of selected ceramic materials.
Duration:	1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018

Influence of laser welding parameters on microstructure and properties of welded joints of advanced steels for automotive industry
Vplyv parametrov laserového zvárania na štruktúru a vlastnosti zvarových spojov moderných ocelí pre automobilový priemysel
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Kepič Ján, PhD.
Annotation:	The project is focused on prediction of laser welded joint behaviour at different strain rates. Mentioned simulatedthe real crash tests by creating new and cost-efficient test methods available in the laboratory. The strength anddeformation properties of high-strength steel sheets, laser welded tailored blanks and composites will beinvestigated by tensile, 3-point bending and cyclic bending tests. The measured characteristics of these materialswill be compared with the characteristics of progressive materials such as aluminium alloys and composites. Thethermodynamic calculations will be performed before welding in order to predict phase composition ofpolycomponent welds depending on welding conditions (power, welding rate and focus position). To reach theobjectives the method of design of experiment, experimental tests and numerical simulations based on finiteelements metod will be used.
Duration:	1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018

MICONA – Multicomponent nanocomposite coatings prepared by highly ionized deposition technologies
Multikomponentné nanokompozitné povlaky pripravené vysokoionizovanými depozičnými technológiami
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Annotation:	Project is focused on the application of the latest theoretical models for the increase of thermal stability, structural and oxidation resistance, wear resistance, lifetime and toughness in the development of new hard three- and multicomponent nanocomposite coatings based on Ti-, Cr-, Al- and W-nitrides by means of doping by the reactive elements and on the optimization of the newest iPVD processes with the high degree of ionization of the deposited material based on HiPIMS and HiTUS technologies. The main idea is to create new nanostructural systems based on the known 2D and 3D nanocomposite systems (TiB2, Ti-B-N, Ti-Al-N, Cr-Al-N, W-C, W-C-N) doped with additional elements (Ta, V, Y, W, Nb, Si, B a pod.), which will increase toughness and crack resistance of the coatings. They will simultaneously create active barriers supressing oxidation and thus, reduce mechanical properties degradation of the coatings and/or coated substrate at elevated temperatures. The work, which is a direct continuation of the previous project APVV 0520- 10, also involves the investigation of the relationships among the deposition parameters, resulting structure and properties of new systems for hard coatings and basic understanding of the mechanisms of the nanostructure formation, metastable phase decomposition, formation of stable structures, etc. in the case of novel deposition technologies with high degree of ionization of the sputtered material.
Duration:	1.7.2015 – 29.6.2018

The effect of high plasma ionization on structure and mechanical properties of high energy pulsed PVD MeC and MeN (Me=Ti, Cr, W) based coatings
Vplyv stupňa ionizácie plazmy na štruktúru a mechanické vlastnosti MeC a MeN (Me=Ti, Cr, W) povlakov pripravovaných vysokoenergetickými pulznými PVD procesmi
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Kvetková Lenka, PhD.
Annotation:	The project is aimed at the investigation of the fundamental relationships between the degree of ionization and the plasma density, as well as power density on the sputtered target on the microstructure and mechanical properties, such as hardness and tribological properties, of nitride and carbide coatings (TiN, Cr and WC) prepared by the novel HiPIMS and HITUS sputtering methods at temperatures below 200oC. The project includes a comparison of these relations with the results of conventional methods of magnetron sputtering, creation of a database of relationships preparation conditions -microstructure – properties of coatings prepared by these new methods as well as determination of optimum conditions for deposition technology of coatings with reproducible properties
Duration:	1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017

ConCer – Development of SiC based conductive ceramics
Vývoj vodivej keramiky na báze SiC
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Duration:	1.10.2013 – 30.9.2017

VEGA – Modeling of stress state during nanoindentation and mechanical loading in composite systems (MONACO)
Modelovanie napäťových stavov pri nanoindentácii a mechanickom zaťažení v kompozitných systémoch
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Annotation:	Project deals with the mathematical and experimental modelling of stress states during instrumented indentation and scratch testing under uniaxial – and multiaxial loading of fixed beam in composite systems by means of finite element modeling and experimental testing in model systems. The aim of the project is to create a knowledge basis for the optimization of the conditions for the measurement of nanohardness and scratch resistance of thin hard coatings on hard and soft substrates using instrumented indentation and scratch testing and on the increase of mechanical bonding of beams under loading mimicking bicortical dental implants.
Duration:	1.1.2014 – 31.12.2016

Plazmon – Chalcogenide glasses/netal nanoparticles nanocomposites for plasmonics
Nanokompozity pre plazmoniku na báze chalkogénnych skiel s kovovými nanočasticami
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Annotation:	The project is oriented toward the development of a novel types of photosensitive materials for optical sensors that use spontaneous or coherent plasmonic signal generation by metal nanoparticles integrated into the non-oxide glassy film matrix or film/substrate interlayer. The possible role of localized plasmon will be investigated and optimized from the viewpoint of surface relief formation. The planned works include the development of bulk material technology, vacuum thermal deposition of homogeneous and composite layers, their structural characterization by SEM and AFM as well as testing of their mechanical properties using in situ depth-sensing nanoindentation. The basic research will be focused on the study of directed laser processing methods for some selected materials, solving the problems of assembling nanostructures, as well as adjusting them to potential applications in the field of optical sensing in nanoplasmonics.
Duration:	1.9.2015 – 31.12.2016

Influence of chemical composition and heat treatment on the oxidation resistance of advanced silicon carbide based ceramics
Vplyv chemického zloženia a tepelného spracovania na odolnosť voči oxidácii moderných keramických materiálov na báze karbidu kremičitého
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	Ing. Kovalčíková Alexandra, PhD.
Annotation:	The proposal project deals with the study of the influence of chemical composition, preparation, heat treatment on noxidation resistance of structural silicon carbide based ceramics. Project is focused on relatively insufficiently investigated ceramic systems (SiC+Si3N4 composite), where is expected the high potential for improvement of some o mechanical properties and especially high temperature properties like oxidation resistance. The contribution of the project is to answer some questions concerning the relations between processing, microstructure and resultant mechanical and high-temperature properties. It has the goal to shift the knowledge towards new type of ceramic composites with improved properties. The other aim of the project is to predict tha application possibilities of new developed ceramics.
Duration:	1.1.2014 – 31.12.2016

Local mechanical properties of bone cement
Lokálne mechanické vlastnosti kostného cementu
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Annotation:	The main purpose of the project is to investigate mechanical properties of bone cement, as well as structuralintegrity and properties of interfaces of bone cement with selected prosthetic materials. The emphasis will be inexperimental studies of hardness and modulus of elasticity of bone cement by means of instrumented indentationand nanoindentation on local micro- and nano-level in relation with parameters of preparation, composition(presence and absence of antibiotics), and with parameters of formed microstructure (grain size, porosity) withaim to understand their influence on the resulting behaviour. Similarly, the cement / prosthesis interfaces will beinvestigated, the mechanical as well as tribological properties will be measured, and their consequnces on themechanical stability of particular joinings will be evaluated.
Duration:	1.1.2013 – 31.12.2015

PROMATECH – Research Centre of Advanced Materials and Technologies for Recent and Future Applications „PROMATECH“
Výskumné centrum progresívnych materiálov a technológií pre súčasné a budúce aplikácie „PROMATECH“
Program:	EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	30.8.2013 – 31.7.2015

CE SAV – –
Centrum fyziky nízkych teplôt a materiálového výskumu v extrémnych podmienkach (CFNT-MVEP)
Program:	Centrá excelentnosti SAV
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	4.8.2011 – 30.6.2015

Mechanical properties of tooth enamel and synthetic dental materials
Mechanické vlastnosti zubnej skloviny a syntetických zubných výplní
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014

The influence of the residual stresses in the nanocomposite Me-N and Me-C (Me = W, Cr, Ti, Al) coatings on their mechanical properties
Vplyv zvyškových napätí v Me-N a Me-C (Me = W, Cr, Ti, Al) povlakoch na ich mechanické vlastnosti
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2011 – 31.12.2013

HACONE – High temperature oxidation resistant nanocomposite coatings with improved lifetime
Vysokoteplotné nanokompozitné povlaky so zvýšenou oxidačnou odolnosťou a životnostou
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Duration:	1.5.2011 – 31.12.2013

Centre of Excellence of Cearmics, Glasses and Silicates
Centrum excelentnosti pre keramiku, sklo a silikátové materiály
Program:	EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.9.2010 – 31.8.2013

SVIP – Slovak Research-Innovation Platform on Sustainable Mineral Resources
Slovenská výskumno-inovačná platforma pre trvalo udržateľné surovinové zdroje
Program:	EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2010 – 30.6.2013

nanoCEXmatII – Infrastructure Improving of Centre of Excellence of Advanced Materials with Nano- and Submicron- Structure
Budovanie infraštruktúry Centra excelentnosti progresívnych materiálov s nano a submikrónovou štruktúrou
Program:	EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.5.2010 – 30.4.2013

Tribological properties of ceramic nanostructured composites
Tribologické vlastnosti keramických nanoštruktúrnych kompozitov
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Annotation:	The main purpose of the project is to study of tribological properties of modern ceramic materials, to identify wear damage micromechanisms and their relationship to microstructure and other basic mechanical and morphological properties (hardness, fracture toughness, surface roughness). As experimental materials the monolithic and composite ceramic materials as well as nanostructured ceramic matrix systems will be used, such as: Si3N4 and Si3N4 based nanocomposites (Si3N4+nanoSiC), layered composites (Al2O3+ZrO2), nanocomposites with carbon nanofibers and nanotubes (ZrO2+CNF, ZrO2+CNT), etc. For each system their wear behaviour will be explored. The tribological partners will be for each system: a) steel, b) material close to that of the matrix. The damage will be observed and characterized by using optical and electron microscopy, and X-ray analyses. Consequently, the damage micromechanisms corresponding to the experimental conditions will be identified.
Duration:	1.1.2010 – 31.12.2012

nanoCEXmat – Centrum of advanced materials with nano and submicron sized structure
Centrum excelentnosti progresívnych materiálov s nano a submikrónovou štruktúrou
Program:	EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	20.5.2009 – 30.6.2011

DENACOM – Development of ceramic nanocomposites
Vývoj keramických nanokompozitov
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.7.2008 – 30.6.2011

HITECER – High temperature properties of silicon carbide besed structural ceramics
Vysokoteplotné vlastnosti konštrukčných keramických materiálov na báze SiC
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.6.2008 – 31.5.2011

Hard and superhard nanocomposite coatings (NANOHARDCOAT)
Tvrdé a supertvrdé nanokompozitné povlaky
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.9.2008 – 31.12.2010

The development of nanocomposite WC, DLC, TiN, and CrN based ceramic coatings from carbonyls using PVD/CVD method
Vývoj nanokompozitných keramických povlakov na báze WC, DLC, TiN a CrN z karbonylov kovov metódou PVD/CVD
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2008 – 31.12.2010

NANOSMART – Centre for nanostructural materials
Centrum nanoštruktúrnych materiálov
Program:	Centrá excelentnosti SAV
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.10.2002 – 30.9.2010

Characterisation of Quasicrystals and Quasicrystalline Approximants in Al-Pd-TM alloys (TM= transition metals)
Charakterizácia kvázikryštálov a ich aproximantov v zliatinách Al-Pd-TM (TM=prechodný kov)
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009

Contact mechanical properties of structural ceramics
Kontaktné mechanické vlastnosti konštrukčných keramických materiálov
Program:	VEGA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009

PP7RP 2008/INTEG – Refundation of the expenses connected with the preparation of 7RP project – PP7RP 2008/INTEGRISK
Refundácia nákladov na prípravu 7 RP projektu – PP7RP 2008/INTEGRISK
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.1.2009 – 31.12.2009

Research of ceramics materials for high corrosive enviroments
Výskum keramických materiálov pre vysoko korozívne úprostredia
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.2.2007 – 31.12.2009

CELMEF – Correlation between the electrophysical and mechanical properties and microstructural parameters in perovskite-type of ferroelectrics
Korelácia elekrofyzikálnych a mechanických vlastností s mikroštruktúrnymi parametrami vo feroelektrických materiáloch perovskitového typu
Program:	SRDA
Project leader:	prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc.
Duration:	1.2.2007 – 30.11.2009