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| MagEIMat – Vývoj nových multifunkčných materiálov pre magnetoelektrické senzory a úložiská digitálnych dát budúcej generácie | |
| Development of novel multifunctional materials for next-generation magnetoelectric sensors and data storage devices | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | – |
| H2MobilHydride – Vývoj a spracovanie pokročilých metalhydridových kompozitných materiálov pre uskladnenie vodíka určených pre mobilné aplikácie | |
| Developoment and processing of advanced metal hydride composites with specific microstructure properties for mobile hydrogen storage applications | |
| Program: | ERANET |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Nigutová Katarína, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The innovation goals of this project are to provide a novel metal hydride composite offering hydrogenation capacity close to Mg alloys, faster kinetics, higher dehydrogenation capacity, and limited material degradation per cycle. The material will be based on the concept of high entropy alloy with the addition of catalysts and will be produced not only in the conventional powder form, but also as thin sheets and bulk materials. The project will improve the fundamental understanding of the mechanisms governing the hydrogenation and high-temperature behavior of HEA-based composites and also provide a functional model of a new composite material for hydrogen storage, followed by a technology for its fabrication. |
| Duration: | 1.5.2023 – 30.4.2026 |
| DuplexCER – Vysoko odolná duplexná keramika pre efektívne obrábanie niklových superzliatin | |
| High performance duplex ceramics for efficient maschining of nickel superalloysd | |
| Program: | ERANET |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.6.2022 – 31.5.2025 |
| EHSAL – Zvýšenie uskladňovacej schopnosti vodíka v ľahkých vysoko-entropických zliatinách (HEA) typu AlTiVCr prídavkom Ti3C2 Mxenu a veľkej plastickej deformácie | |
| Enhancement of Hydrogen Storage Properties of AlTiVCr Light Weight High Entropy Alloys (HEA) by Ti3C2 Mxene and Several Plastic Deformation | |
| Program: | European Interest Group (EIG) CONCERT-Japan |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Recently discovered AlTiVCr high entropy alloy (HEA) exhibits about 70x increase in equilibrium pressure, ~20 kJ/mol H2 decrease in desorption enthalpy (ΔH) relative to the benchmark TiVZrNbHf HEA possessing H/M ratio > 2 with 2.7 wt % hydrogens at 53 bar H2. The AlTiVCr HEA desorption enthalpy ΔH is ~40 kJ/mol and H/M ratio ~1. Since AlTiVCr alloy includes lighter-weight elements relative to earlier studied refractory HEAs, it is envisaged that AlTiVCr can be a potential lightweight metal hydride for future hydrogen storage application if its H/m ratio and hydrogenation/dehydrogenation kinetics can be improved. So far, the addition of Mxene (Ti3C2) as catalyst and nanosizing exhibited a significant influence on the kinetics and hydrogenation capacity of Mg metal hydrides independently. Therefore, in this study, we aim to develop a lightweight metal hydride composite of AlTiVCr HEA by the combination of three concepts of HEA, Mxenes (Ti3C2 Mxene) and nanosizing by high-pressure torsion (HPT). The influence of Mxene and deformation heterogeneities will be investigated and will be tailored for achieving lower ΔH, higher H/M ratio and faster kinetics. |
| Duration: | 1.4.2022 – 31.3.2025 |
| Príprava ZnTiO3, ZnO and (YGd)2O3: Eu keramiky konvenčným spekaním a spekaním pomocou pulzného elektrického prúdu | |
| Preparation of ZnTiO, ZnO and (YGd)203: Eu ceramic with conventional and Pulse electric current sintering technique | |
| Program: | Mobility |
| Project leader: | Ing. Szabó Juraj, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2024 |
| Vývoj a charakterizácia biokeramických systémov modifikovaných termosetovými biopolymérmi | |
| Development and characterization of bioceramic systems modified by thermosetting biopolymers | |
| Program: | Mobility |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Sopčák Tibor, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Development of biomaterials consisting of bioceramics as matrix enriched with various polymers is a long-standing challenge when preparing synthetic bone substitutes. The combination of both materials can serve several purposes: the inorganic ceramic phase ensures the outstanding bioactivity, osteoconductivity and osteoinductivity, while the polymer component is responsible for the enhanced mechanical reinforcement and improved biodegradation. In view of above, the present project will be oriented towards the production and characterization of bioceramic systems modified with a thermoset biopolymer coating. A great emphasis will be givenon the synthesis of polyol citrate thermosetting polymers and their effective incorporation on the surface of bioceramic matrix. Beside that, a detailed analysis of the effect of polymer addition on the microstructural, phase, mechanical, and in-vitro cellular properties of bioceramic systems will be thoroughly studied using several characterization techniques. It is anticipated, that our results shouldexpand knowledge in the field of polymer/bioceramic composites and will provide useful directions in their further design for potentialuse in biomedicine. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2024 |
| V4-JAPAN – Vývoj pokročilých horčíkových zliatin pre multifunkčné aplikácie v extrémnych prostrediach | |
| Development of Advanced Magnesium Alloys for Multifunctional Applications in Extreme Environments | |
| Program: | International Visegrad Fund (IVF) |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.11.2021 – 31.10.2024 |
| STRENGTHECS – Spevnenie a plasticita vysokoentropických ultra vysokoteplotných karbidov | |
| Strengthening and plasticity of high-entropy ultra-high temperature carbides | |
| Program: | Other |
| Project leader: | MSc. Csanádi Tamás , PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 30.6.2024 |
| MAD SR-HU – Nízkoteplotné elektrohydrodynamické metódy na prípravu biokeramických povlakov | |
| Low temperature electrohydrodynamic techniques used for peparation of bioceramic coatings | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Sopčák Tibor |
| Duration: | 1.1.2019 – 31.12.2022 |
| Príprava BZT keramiky konvenčným spekaním a spekaním pomocou pulzného elektrického prúdu | |
| Preparation of BZT ceramic with conventional and pulse electric current sintering technique | |
| Program: | Mobility |
| Project leader: | Ing. Puchý Viktor, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2021 – 31.12.2022 |
| Príprava a charakterizácia pokročilých anorganicko-organických polymérnych hybridov pre 3D tlač | |
| Syntesis and characterization of novel organic-inorganic polymeric hybrids for 3D printing | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Three-dimensional printing is currently largely bound to the use of polymer materials supplied bythe printer manufacturer. This, however, greatly limits the wider application of 3D printing of objects with specific physicochemical and mechanical properties. The primary reason of this limitation is the requirement for biocompatibility, biodegradability, enhancement of anti-corrosion properties, or specific requirements for the mechanical and electrical properties of the resulting products. Consequently, the objective of this project is the synthesis and characterization of novel advancedpolymer composites with inorganic fillers applicable in 3D printing. The aim will be to examine the influence of the size and shape distribution of inorganic fillers on thestructure and physicochemical properties of the newly formulated composites. Increased attentionwill be paid to modifying the macromolecular structure and microstructure at the interface between the organic and inorganic phases and unveiling the induced changes in the macroscopic properties of the infiltrated hybrid materials. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2021 |
| Progresívne metódy úpravy funkčných a mechanických vlastností práškových materiálov | |
| Progressisve methods for treatment of the functional and mechanical properties of powder materials | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Rapidly solidified powder alloys as well as mechanically prepared powder metal alloys have a limited plastic deformation capability. Limited plasticity of the powders leads to their limited form-ability and in some cases prevents compacting of the powder by uniaxial cold pressing. Structural defects typical for mechanically synthesized alloys also cause deterioration of their electrical and magnetic properties. The aim of the project is to investigate the progressive processing methods of mechanically prepared powder alloys in order to improve their compaction, while maintaining or improving their electrical, magnetic and mechanical properties. The project solution can bring original findings, leading to expansion of the usability of fast-solidified and mechanically synthesized alloy powder materials in industry. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2021 |
| Nanomechanika: cesta k tvrdej a voči poškodeniu odolnej keramike s vysokou entropiou | |
| Nanomechanics: the way to hard and demage tolerant high entropy ceramics | |
| Program: | SAS-UPJS ERC Visiting Fellowship Grants |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.8.2021 – 31.8.2021 |
| DURACER – Odolné keramické kompozity so supertvrdými časticami pre obrábacie nástroje so zvýšenou odolnosťou voči opotrebeniu | |
| Durable ceramics composites with superhard particles for wear-resistant cutting tools | |
| Program: | ERANET |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2018 – 30.6.2021 |
| CERANEA – Multifunkčné hrubé povlaky keramika-grafén pre perspektívne aplikácie | |
| Multifunctional Ceramic/Graphene Thick Coatings for New Emerging Application | |
| Program: | ERANET |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020 |
| ERC začínajúci projekt | |
| ERC starting grant | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | MSc. Csanádi Tamás , PhD. |
| Annotation: | Preparation of scientific project of ERC |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 30.10.2020 |
| NICRE – Inovatívne Ni-Cr-Re povlaky so zvýšenou odolnosťou voči korózii a erózii pre vysokoteplotné aplikácie v energetike | |
| Innovative Ni-Cr-Re coatings with enhanced corrosion and erosion resistance for high temperature applications in power generation industry | |
| Program: | ERANET |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2017 – 31.8.2020 |
| WȔRTH – Príprava magneticky mäkkých kompozitov pre priemysel | |
| Preparation of soft magnetic composites for infustrial application | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Strečková Magdaléna, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project focuses on the preparation of soft magnetic composites based on ferromagnetic material and modified polymers. The soft magnetic composite material will be potentialy used for the preparation of miniaturized high temperature templates. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2017 – 31.8.2020 |
| CRM-EXTREME – Kritické suroviny pri extrémnych podmienkach | |
| Solutions for Critical Raw Materials Under Extreme Conditions | |
| 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 |
| Kompaktizácia magneticky mäkkých práškových materiálov s obmedzenou schopnosťou plastickej deformácie | |
| Compaction of soft magnetic powder materials with limited plastic deformation ability | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Goal of the project is to investigate the progressive compaction methods to achieve high density and low defectiveness of the structure of soft magnetic materials based on powder FeSi and High entropy alloys. Research is focused on the clarification of densification mechanism in powder soft magnetic materials. Mechanical and magnetic properties of compacted materials will be correlated with parameters of compaction technology. This knowledge will contribute to application of progressive magnetic alloy in technical practice mainly in the field of green energy and transportation industry. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2019 |
| MagElMat – Vývoj nových multifunkčných materiálov pre magnetoelektrické senzory a úložiska digitálnych dát budúcej generácie | |
| Development of novel multifunctional materials for next generation magnetoelectric sensors and data storage devices | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The main goal of the proposed project is to establish and develop a scientific cooperationbetween Slovakia and China in the field of multifunctional materials for advanced applications inmicroelectronics and spintronics. Joining of the research teams from both countries is motivatednot only because of great technological potential of multifunctional materials but also due to thefascinating physics behind their unique properties. Multiferroics, exhibiting simultaneouslyferroelectric and magnetic properties, are among the most attractive multifunctional materials.They allow for controlling the magnetic state of multifunctional devices with an external electric field, and vice versa. The main obstacle is, however, the scarcity of multifunctionalmagnetoelectrics in nature. Currently, single-phase multiferroics are far beyond any practicalapplication, because they only demonstrate useful properties at very low temperatures.Recently, we showed that Aurivillius-type ferroelectrics doped by magnetic atoms can exhibitmultiferroic behavior at room temperature. The origin of magnetism and magnetoelectriccoupling in these materials, however, still needs a proper interpretation and confirmation fromdetailed experimental and theoretical studies. Our aim is to combine research on multiferroicmaterials in Slovakia with activities in China on theoretical modelling of multiferroics to designand prepare single-phase materials with the improved magnetoelectric property at roomtemperature. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2019 |
| Zlepšenie oteruvzdornosti povrchu nástrojových ocelí pomocou laserového kalenia v kombinácii s hlbokým kryogénnym spracovaním. | |
| The wear resistance improvement of tool steels surface via the laser hardening in combination with deep cryogenic treatment. | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The main task of the project is to investigate the effect of laser hardening in combination with deep cryogenic treatment on fracture toughness, wear resistance and load – carrying capacity of subsurface region of cold work tool steel and to analyze the modification of microstructural parameters depending on the tool steel type and chemical composition. The experimental materials will be created with three groups of tool steels which are determined for the cold work. The first group will consist of carbon steel with carbon content up to 0.7 wt%, the second groups will be low-alloy steels, and the third group will be the medium alloy steels. These materials will be treated by recommended conventional heat procedures. Subsequently, the materials will be subjected to the treatment by laser beam in order to melting the surface or heating the surface to the selected temperature of austenite as a function of technological parameters of laser hardening and to deep cryogenic treatment in order to remove residual stresses, achieve the transformation of retained austenite and modify the dislocation structure and carbon distribution in the martensitic solid solution. For each material variations, optimal parameters of laser and cryogenic treatments will be defined in order to improve the main mechanical properties of investigated tool steel. |
| Duration: | 6.4.2017 – 31.12.2019 |
| Konštrukčné PM ocele obsahujúce legujúce prvky s vysokou afinitou ku kyslíku spekané v atmosférach s rôznym chemickým zložením | |
| Structural PM steels containing alloying elements with high affinity for oxygen sintered in atmosphere with different chemical composition | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018 |
| COST – Pokročilý vláknový laser a koherentný zdroj ako nástroje pre spoločnosť, priemyselnú výrobu a vedu o živote – Modifikácia povrchovej mikroštruktúry ocele prostredníctvom vláknového lasera | |
| Advanced fibre laser and coherent source as tools for society manufacturing and life science – The surface microstructure modification of steels via the fiber laser | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Among the different types of Lasers, fibre lasers are, both as research and commercially, the youngest, yet the fast growing type of laser due to several factors. This Action will be the first arena where experts in fundamental material science, established laser and component groups, fibre laser manufacturers and end-users will be able to actively interact, share know-how and focus on common goals. We do expect to boost a series of innovations in the field. Among them we aim to cover the 3-6 micron wavelength interval, and beyond, to support mid-infrared applications and to enhance fibre performance to cover more efficiently visible and ultra-violet wavelength generation for biophotonics and healthcare. The Action will also investigate glass material and fibre design to overcome the actual limitation in output power. The improvements will mainly boost healthcare to benefit wide society and EU manufacturing to retain and increase manufacturing workforce within EU. The Action will mentor a new generation of researchers by providing Early Stage Researchers an opportunity to develop both scientific and management skills. At the same time the Action will actively promote gender balance and women researchers to management positions. |
| Duration: | 10.12.2014 – 9.12.2018 |
| Funkčné kompozity na báze elastomérnej matrice a anorganických plnív | |
| Functional composites based on elastomer matrix and inorganic filler | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Advanced functional materials combining required mechanical and electro-magnetic properties currently represent a promising approach in development of new types of sensors. The primary aim of the proposed joint project is formulation of novel functional composites based on elastomer matrix modified by nano-particle fillers. To obtain materials with a broad range of physicochemical properties the polymer matrix, for instance polyurethane based on polybutadiene blocks, will be modified by different types and amounts of metallic nano-particles. Indispensable part of the proposed project is detailed structural and physicochemical characterization of the prepared composite systems. For such task specific correlations between mechanical and electrical properties and the chemical composition of the prepared systems will be primarily studied. Molecular structure will be probed by FTIR and ssNMR techniques while surface morphology will be determined using advanced microscopy. Successful solution of the proposed project requires extensive knowledge transfer between both working groups. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2016 – 31.12.2017 |
| Modelovanie fázových diagramov systémov s bórom | |
| Modeling of phase diagrams of systems with boron | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Homolová Viera, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project deals with modelling of phase diagrams of systems containing boron by CALPHAD method. Main aim of the project is the development of reliable database for thermodynamic calculations of phase diagrams of studied systems. The ternary subsystems of Fe-B-Cr-V-C-Mn system are the main subject of the investigation. Known unary and binary data from literature together with results of our experimental program, based on long term annealing at high temperatures and consequent study of samples by electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray analysis (EDX, WDX, EBSD), DTA-DSC, and also available experimental data from the literature will be used for modelling of the systems. Developed database will allow predict phase equilibria in more complex systems and can be used for modelling of diffusion processes. The results of the project will contribute to the knowledge about phase chemical composition, structure and morphology in thermodynamic equilibrium in the mentioned systems. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017 |
| Príprava a charakterizácia magneticky mäkkých zliatin s vysokou entropiou | |
| Preparation and characterization of soft magnetic high entropy alloys | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Strečková Magdaléna, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project will be focused on preparation of soft magnetic alloys materials high energy milling of Fe and Ni with addition of glassy phase stabilizer and with addition of elements supporting nanocrystallization process. Main goal of the project is preparation and haracterization of nanocrystalline or partially amorphous alloys. Task of Czech research team will be echanochemicalpreparation of powder nano-crystalline material. XRD and SEM-EBSD methods will be used forcharacterization and optimization of mechanical milling process. Technology parameters andconditions of preparation of studied nano-crystalline alloys will be defined. Task of Slovak research team is analyses of powder morphology and particle size distribution of prepared powder alloys. Analysis of compressibility, shaping and compaction of selected powders to sample body for electric, magnetic and mechanical tests. Correlation analyse of measured characteristics will beused to obtain the information, which will be important for potential application of studied alloys in technical practice. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017 |
| Príprava vláknových laserov s jadrom z transparentnej keramiky a ich využitie na laserovú povrchovú modifikáciu materiálov | |
| Preparation of fiber lasers with a core from transparent ceamics and their use for laser surface modificaion of materials | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | Ing. Puchý Viktor, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2016 – 31.12.2017 |
| LightMat4Space – Materiál pre vesmírne aplikácie na báze ľahkého nanokryštalického hliníka (modelovanie a verifikácia technológie) | |
| Leightweight nanocrystalline aluminium based material for space applications (modeling and technology verification) | |
| 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 – Nanovlákna pre kompozitné materiály a inovatívne aplikácie | |
| Electrospun Nano-fibres for bio inspired composite materials and innovative industrial applications | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.10.2013 – 30.9.2017 |
| GRACE – Kompozity keramika-grafénové platničky pre využitie v tribologických systémoch pracujúcich vo vodnom prostredí | |
| Graphene-ceramic composites for tribological application in aqueous environments | |
| Program: | ERANET |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2014 – 31.8.2017 |
| ExploGuard – Nové, výbuchom zvárané vrstevnaté materiály určené pre geotermálne elektrárne | |
| Novel explosive welded corrosion resistant clad materials for geothermal plants | |
| Program: | ERANET |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project is to develop and characterize of brand new classes of clad materials prepared by explosion welding. Materials prepared by this method (capable to join very dissimilar types of metals and alloys) have high potential in replacement of conventional materials which are utilized in highly corrosive environments of geothermal industry e.g as in parts of heat exchangers, expansion vessels, medium transfer lines etc.. In respect to relatively large number of geothermal sources in Slovakia is the proposed research very interesting also for the needs of the Slovak republic. Clad materials finding nowadays also applications in petrochemical and food industry. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2014 – 31.8.2017 |
| WORTH – Pulzujúci vodný lúč ako ortopedická technika | |
| Pulsating water jet as an orthopaedic technique | |
| 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 |
| Výskum konštrukčných ocelí spekaných v atmosférach rôzneho chemického zloženia | |
| The investigation of structural steels sintered in atmosphere with different chemical composition | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.8.2013 – 31.12.2015 |
| Agilent – Indentačné skúšky systému WC-Co pri izbovej teplote a za vysokých teplôt | |
| Room and high temperature indentation testing of WC-Co cemented carbides | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.8.2013 – 31.7.2015 |
| Mechanické vlastnosti chalkogenidových a boritanových materiálov: nano-indentačný výskum a „ab initio“ výpočty | |
| Mechanical properties of chalcogenide and borate materials: nanoindentation studies and ab initio calculations | |
| Program: | International Visegrad Fund (IVF) |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The research project is focused on studying the mechanical properties of borate and chalcogenide materials using latest methods of nanoindentation technique and ab initio calculations. These materials are attractive research objects and possess combinations of physical properties which are important for practical applications and fundamental research. Lithium tetraborate (Li2B4O7) is a promising non-linear material for frequency conversion including the generation of the fourth and fifth harmonics of the Nd:YAG laser. The lithium potassium borate (LiKB4O7) single crystal is new promising material for application in non-linear optical and acousto-optic devices. It could be implemented in solid-state laser systems for various practical applications. Moreover, lithium borate crystals find applications in thermoluminescence dosimetry of fast neutrons and in neutron-imaging cryogenic detectors. Borate glasses are of great interest because of their good ionic conductance properties and potential application in solid state batteries. Other applications of lithium tetraborate include surface and bulk acoustic wave devices, pagers, cordless and cellular telephones, and data communication devices. |
| Duration: | 2.9.2014 – 30.6.2015 |
| Mechanické vlastnosti materiálov používaných v regeneratívnej ortopedickej a dentálnej medicíne | |
| Mechanical properties of materials for regenerative orthopedic and dental medicine | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Tatarková Monika, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.4.2013 – 30.4.2015 |
| COST MP1005 – Pórovité kompozitné biomateriálové substráty typu biopolymér-kalcium fosfát pre regeneratívnu medicínu | |
| Porous composite biomaterial substrates biopolymer-calcium phosphate type for regenerative medicine | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 30.3.2012 – 30.3.2015 |
| INNVIN – Inovatívne materiálové riešenia pre oblasť dopravy, energie a biomedicíny pomocou posilnenia integrácie a zvýšenia dynamiky výskumu v KMM-VIN | |
| Innovative materials solutions for Transport, Energy and Biomedical sectors by strengthening integration and enhancing research dynamics of KMM-VIN | |
| Program: | FP7 |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.2.2012 – 31.1.2015 |
| Príprava a charakterizácia organicko-anorganických kompozitov na báze polyuretán-X systémov | |
| Preparation and characterisation of organic-inorganic composites based on polyurethan-X systems | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014 |
| Štúdium správania sa uhlíkom povlakovaných legovaných práškov počas spekania a modelovanie procesu spekania | |
| Investigation of Behaviour of carbon Coated Alloyed Powders during Sintering and Modelling of the Sintering Process | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Selecká Marcela, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014 |
| SIMUFER – Feroelektrické a magnetoelektrické materiály | |
| Ferroelectrics and magnetoelectric multiferroics | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The goal of the Action is to build a high level European scientific knowledge platform in the field of single and multiphase nanoscale ferroic and multiferroic oxides with restricted geometries, in which new properties are driven by engineering size, shape and interface-mediated phenomena. |
| Project webpage: | http://stoner.phys.uaic.ro/cost/ |
| Duration: | 13.1.2010 – 31.5.2014 |
| HOGA V – Vysokoteplotné vlastnosti PM komponentov pre turbodmýchadlá | |
| High temperature properties of PM components for turbocharger applications | |
| Program: | Multilateral – other |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The development of sintered high strength heat, oxidation and wear resistant steels |
| Duration: | 1.6.2011 – 31.5.2014 |
| Nano-carbon allo – Štúdium procesov povlakovania a tvorby nano-štruktúrneho aktívneho uhlíka pri príprave nízkouhlíkových spekaných súčiastok z práškových zmesí | |
| Study of the Processes of Coating and Formation of Nano-Structured Active Carbon at Processing of Low Alloyed Sintered Steel Components from Powder Mixtures | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Selecká Marcela, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project is development of new ecologically-friendly method of coating of powders based on iron for introduction íof carbon in the form of hydrocarbon CnHm as substitution of graphite. The basic research will be focused on study of processes connected with reactions solidus-solidus and solidus-gas, which are in progress during sintering, namely in Fe-C and Fe-Cr-Mo-C compacts. Optimal conditions of coating will be deternined, data concerning kinetics of the formation of interparticle connection will be obtained and compared with those from calculation and explained micromechanical and diffusion processes. Relationship among microstructure, processing conditions and properties of sintered compacts will be determined. For comparison the specimens with addition of carbon in the form of graphite will be prepared and analysed under the same conditions. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2013 |
| Vplyv disperzných častíc na formovanie štruktúry a vlastností nanokompozitov pripravovaných PVD metódou | |
| Effect of dispersion particles on structure formation and properties of nanocomposites prepared by SPD method | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | Prof. Ing. Besterci Michal, DrSc., Dr.h.c. |
| Annotation: | The essence of the proposed project is basic research in the field of modelling of severe plastic deformations (SPD), analysis of relation between SPD method (ECAP) and physical and mechanical properties. Attention will be focused on determination of the probable mechanism of the composite nanostructure formation as well as superplasticity conditions of the selected nanostructure systems. Tribological parameters, creep characteristics, local mechanical properties as well as statistical disorientation of grain boundaries will be evaluated. Al-Al4C3 and Mg alloy, Al2O3, will be used as experimental materials. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2013 |
| Kompozity anorganických nanotrubičiek a polymérov | |
| Composites of inorganic nanotubes and polymers | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 5.2.2012 – 5.11.2013 |
| ISWA – Ponorenie sa do sveta vedy prostredníctvom umenia | |
| Immersion in the Science Worlds through the Arts | |
| Program: | FP7 |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2011 – 28.2.2013 |
| Tribologické vlastnosti keramických nanoštruktúrnych kompozitov | |
| Tribological properties of ceramic nanostructured composites | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.12.2012 |
| Kalcium fosfátové biomateriály využiteľné v lekárstve | |
| Calcium phosphate based biomaterials utilized in medicine | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 17.12.2009 – 16.12.2012 |
| MAMINA – Makro, Mikro a nano aspekty obrábania | |
| Macro, Micro and Nano Aspects of Machining | |
| Program: | FP7 |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The use of titanium, nickel-base and cobalt-base alloys is necessary for production of turbine parts and other components by the aerospace and power generation industries due to their high strength even in high-temperature regimes. On the other hand, these materials are known as themost difficult-to-machine metallic materials and, so far, only small progress has been made to improve their machinability. During the production of turbine components up to 50% of themanufacturing costs can be related to machining. Hence, the reduction of the production costs bythe optimisation of the cutting process is mandatory for European manufacturers to remaininternationally competitive.The MAMINA project will combine the work of ninenteen European universities, researchinstitutions and industrial companies to analyse and improve the machinability of three selectedalloys that are widely used in industry, namely Ti15V3Cr3Al3Sn (a titanium-base beta-alloy),Inconel IN706 (a nickel-base superalloy) and X40 (a cobalt-base alloy). As the chip formation isone of the key factors influencing the machinability of these materials, this process will be studiedin detail in a multidisciplinary approach. 24 early stage researchers from the fields of theoreticalphysics, materials science and mechanical engineering will work under the supervision ofexperienced scientists on metal cutting experiments, material analyses and simulations at the macro,micro- and nano-scale.Three different approaches will be made to improve the cutting process of the investigated alloysby means of: (1) introduction of enhanced manufacturing techniques; (2) production of progressivetools with extended endurance, and (3) development of free-machining alloys by the use ofpermanent and temporary alloying elements. The results will be transferred to applications by theindustrial partners of the consortium. It is expected that the production costs of improved machining will be reduced by up to 20% |
| Project webpage: | http://rzv014.rz.tu-bs.de/mamina/index.htm |
| Duration: | 1.11.2008 – 31.10.2012 |
| INTEG-RISK – Včasné zistenie, monitorovanie a integrovaný manažment rizík prinášaných s novými technológiami | |
| Early recognition, monitoring and integrated management of emerging, new technology related risks | |
| Program: | FP7 |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.11.2008 – 31.10.2012 |
| Optimalizácia kompozitov na báze nitridov kremíka s uhlíkovými nanotrubicami a grafénom | |
| Optimization of silicon nitride based composites with carbon nanotubes and graphene | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2010 – 30.9.2012 |
| NCM – Kompozity s novými funkčnými a štruktúrnymi vlastnosťami prostredníctvom nanomateriálov | |
| Composites with Novel Functional and Structural Properties by Nanoscale Materials (Nano Composite Materials-NCM) | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.3.2012 |
| HANCOC – Tvrdé nanokompozitné povlaky | |
| Hard nanocomposite coatings | |
| Program: | FP7 |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2009 – 31.12.2011 |
| DEMATEN – Posilnenie výskumného potenciálu oddelenia pre materiálové inžinierstvo | |
| Reinforcement of research potential of the Department of Materials Engineering in the field of processing and characterization of nanostructured materials | |
| Program: | FP7 |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.5.2008 – 30.4.2011 |
| HOGA – Predzliatiny v práškovej metalurgii | |
| Masteralloys in Powder Metallurgy | |
| Program: | Multilateral – other |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2008 – 28.2.2011 |
| Sledovanie chovania sa uhlíkom povlakovaných legovaných práškov počas procesu spekania | |
| Investigation of Behaviour of Carbon Coated Alloyed Powders during Sintering Process | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Selecká Marcela, CSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| SERS štúdia štruktúry supertvrdých nanoštruktúrnych WC/C povlakov | |
| SERS study of the structure of the superhard nanocomposite WC/C coatings | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.8.2008 – 30.9.2010 |
| Optimalizácia PVD technológií pre prípravu DLC nanokompozitov s odolnosťou oteru | |
| Optimization of Plasma Enhanced PVD technology for the wear resistant nanocomposite DLC based coatings | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.8.2007 – 31.7.2010 |
| IMPROVING – Posilnenie výskumných kapacít Ústavu materiálového výskumu v Košiciach | |
| Improving the research capacity of the Institute of materials research in Košice | |
| Program: | FP7 |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2009 – 28.2.2010 |
| Riadený vývoj mikro a makro gradientnej mikroštruktúry spekaných ocelí pre zvýšenie odolnosti proti opotrebeniu a únavových vlastností | |
| Controlled development of micro and macro-graded microstructure of sintered steels for improving of wear and fatigue properties | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009 |
| Inovatívne materiály na báze kalcium fosfátov pre medicínu | |
| Innovative Calcium Phosphate based Materials for Medicine | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2006 – 30.9.2009 |
| ELENA – Štúdium vzájomného vzťahu medzi mikroštruktúrou a vlastnosťami v progresívnych elektrokeramických materiáloch pripravených z nanopráškov | |
| Structure-property Relationship Study in Advanced Nanostructured Electroceramic Materials | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Project webpage: | www.cost539.cms-bg.net |
| Duration: | 27.5.2005 – 22.6.2009 |
| COST – Precipitačné procesy a skrehovanie moderných 9-12% Cr ocelí a ich zvarových spojov | |
| Precipitation Processes and Embritlement in Advanced 9-12Cr Steels and their Weld Joints | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | Ing. Výrostková Anna, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project was to carry out the detailed microstructure analysis for the investigated experimental and commercial casts and their weld joints after the creep and/or isothermal annealing. The intention was to modify chemical compostion of the steels to achieve longer creep life of components and higher exploitation temperature. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2005 – 31.5.2009 |
| Mechanické vlastnosti vláknových kompozitov pri zvýšených teplotách | |
| Mechancal properties of fiber composites at higher temperature | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.1.2006 – 31.12.2008 |
| PMTrainingCourse – Výučba v oblasti práškovej metalurgie | |
| PM Training Courses | |
| Program: | FP6 |
| Project leader: | Prof.Ing. Parilák Ľudovít, CSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Project webpage: | www.epma.com |
| Duration: | 1.1.2005 – 31.12.2008 |
| KMM-NoE – Multikomponentné materiály pre bezpečné a dlhodobé použitie | |
| Knowlwdge-based Multicomponent Materials for Durable and Safe Performance | |
| 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 – Podkarpatské virtuálne výskumné a inovačné centrum | |
| Karpatian Virtual Research and Inovation Centre | |
| Program: | INTERREG |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.10.2006 – 31.10.2008 |
| CRV – Centrum rozvoja vzdelávania v oblasti multidisciplinárneho výskumu a vývoja progresívnych materiálov a technológií | |
| Centre for the education on the multidisciplinar research and development of advanced materials and technologies | |
| Program: | European Science Foundation (ESF) |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 8.10.2007 – 30.9.2008 |
| COST – Charakteristika materiálu pre predikovanie zvyškovej životnosti komponent elektrární | |
| Material Characterization for the Plant Components Remnant Life Prediction | |
| Program: | COST |
| Project leader: | Ing. Výrostková Anna, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Charactirization of materials microstructure and their stress state for the purposes of remnant life prediction. The method used:1. Characterization of the parent and weld metal microstructure development form the production till the end of its life.2. Thermodynamic calculations of phase equilibria in the ivestigated materials.3. Analytical modeling of thermal stresses and analysis of strengthening conditions and failure from micro- and macro-thermal stresses. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2005 – 30.9.2008 |
| DesignforPM – Kritériá dizajnu pre výrobu súčiastok vysokej špecifikácie metódou práškovej metalurgie | |
| Design Criteria for the production of High Specification Components using Powder metallurgy | |
| Program: | LEONARDO |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Selecká Marcela, CSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.10.2006 – 30.9.2008 |
| HOGA – Štúdium spekaných mangánom legovaných ocelí na báze miešaných a (pred)legovaných práškov | |
| Study of sintered manganese alloyed steels based on both premix and pre-alloy powders | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2005 – 28.2.2008 |
| PROSURFMET – Modifikácie povrchových úptav PM nástrojových ocelí | |
| Modifications of Surfacing PM Tool Steels | |
| Program: | EUREKA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Improvement of industrial properties of P/M cutting steels by the method of surface treatment of the functional surface (PVD-technologies, duplex coating with plasma nitrided layer as a "support layer" for additional PVD-methods). Realization of surface treatment of PM cutting and forming tools (Vanadis 4, 6, K190). Determination of suitable parameters of thermal deposition processes from the point of view of the coat/surface system behaviour under concrete conditions of loading. Evaluation of microstructure by light and scanning electron microscopy, in close association with image analysis (IA) oriented on surface characteristics (microhardness, adhesion, resistance to wear. Testing of tools under industrial conditions and microstructural analysis after their use. |
| Project webpage: | www.eureka.be |
| Duration: | 1.1.2005 – 31.12.2007 |
| Spekané zliatiny na báze železa s mikrogradientnou štruktúrou | |
| Sintered iron-based alloys with microgradient structure | |
| Program: | Inter-governmental agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.1.2006 – 31.12.2007 |
| Vývoj kolumnárnej mikroštruktúry v neorientovaných elektrotechnických oceliach | |
| Columnar Microstructure Development in Nororiental Electrical Steels | |
| Program: | Inter-governmental agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.1.2006 – 31.12.2007 |
| Charakterizácia ferolektrík pri mechanickom a elektrickom namáhaní | |
| Switching and subswitching properties of ferroelectrics under mechanical load | |
| Program: | Bilateral – other |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The objective of the proposed research is to investigate and develop current understanding of the ferroelectric and ferroelastic subcoercive behavior and switching processes in ferroelectric ceramics and thin films subjected to a combined electro-mechanical loading. |
| Duration: | 16.1.2007 – 15.7.2007 |
| POLECER – Polárna elektrokeramika | |
| Polar Electroceramics | |
| Program: | FP5 |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Project webpage: | www.polecer.rwth-aachen.de |
| Duration: | 1.4.2002 – 31.3.2007 |
| Mikroštruktúra a mechanické vlastnosti mikro a makrogradientných ekologických pórovitých materiálov | |
| Microstructure and mechanical properties of micro and macrograded eco frienly porous materials | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.1.2004 – 31.12.2006 |
| Nová metóda výroby karbidov žiaruvzdorných kovov (B, W a Ti) | |
| A new method for producing of carbides of refractory metals (B, W and Ti) | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Selecká Marcela, CSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.1.2005 – 31.12.2006 |
| Vysokoteplotné spekanie s kvapalnou fázou Cr-Mo-Mn ocele | |
| High Temperature Liquid Phase Sintering of Cr-Mo-Mn Steel | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Selecká Marcela, CSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.1.2004 – 31.12.2006 |
| Zlepšenie vysokoteplotných mechanických vlastností žiaruvzdorrných materiálov na báze spinela a oxidu horčíka s rôznymi prídavkami | |
| Enhanced high temperature mechanical properties of spinel and magnesia based refractory materials by carbon addivites | |
| Program: | Inter-governmental agreement |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.1.2005 – 31.12.2006 |
| NENAMAT – Sieť nanoštruktúrnych materiálov pre štáty asociované EU | |
| Network for Nanostructured Materials of ACC | |
| 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 – Štruktúrna integrita keramických viacvrstevných materiálov a povlakov | |
| Structural Integrity of Ceramic Multilayers and Coatings | |
| Program: | FP5 |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | no description |
| Duration: | 1.9.2002 – 31.8.2006 |
| Elektromechanická charakterizácia tenkých feroelektrických filmov s využitím nanoindentácie | |
| Electromechanical characterisation of ferroelectric thin films using nanoindentation | |
| Program: | FP5 |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The overall objective of the project is a characterisation of the electromechanical response of ferroelectric thin films by using nanoindentation techniques. The force, displacements and charge transients signals will be used to study the elastic, plastic, ferroelastic and electromechanical propertiesof the films. |
| Duration: | 3.3.2003 – 2.3.2005 |
| UPLETOOLS – Povrchová úprava ledeburitických PM nástrojových ocelí | |
| Upgrading of ledeburitic type P/M tool steels | |
| Program: | EUREKA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project is to increase both the surface hardness and the wear resistence, in order to achieve the prolonging of the service time of cutting tools made from the PM high speed steels. The prolonging of the manufacture qualities will be achieved mainly by the plasma nitriding and PVD-coating. The experimental efforts are closely connected with those solved within the frame of the EUREKA E!2060 SURTELEM-project.Within this project,the PM made Vanadis30 – type high speed steel (HSS) has been investigated.Obtained know-how is assimed to be applied to the investigation of the newly developed cobalt containing PM HSS with an unusual chemical composition. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2002 – 31.12.2004 |
| Manganse powder – Vývoj PM Mn ocelí pre konštrukčné súčiastky | |
| Development of Powder Metallurgy Manganese Steels for Structural Components | |
| Program: | NATO |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Selecká Marcela, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.3.1999 – 28.2.2003 |
| SURTELEM – Metódy povrchových úprav pre progresívne ledeburitické ocele a tvrdé materiály | |
| Surfacing Techniques for Advanced Ledeburitic Steel and Hard Materials | |
| Program: | EUREKA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.1999 – 31.12.2001 |
| Spolupráca pri mikroštruktúrnej charakterizácii a meraniach elektrofyzikálnych vlastností piezoelektrickej keramiky | |
| Co-operation for microstructural Characterization and Electrophysical Properties Measurements of Piezoelectric Ceramics | |
| Program: | Inter-academic agreement |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The objective of the project is the development of novel piezoelectric ceramic materials based on the lead zirconate titanate system (PZT), currently used in many electromechanical applications, through the incorporation of multicomponents. In order to improve the dielectric and piezoelectric properties of these systems, special attention will be paid to the study of the relationship between the chemical composition and the electrical response of the obtained ceramics, as well as to the existing relationship between the microstructure and the dielectric behaviour of samples upon introducing modifications in the poling processes. |
| Duration: | 13.2.1998 – 12.2.2001 |
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| Program: | Intra-constitutional |
| Project leader: | Ing. Sedlák Richard, PhD. |
| Duration: | – |
| Štúdium mechanických vlastností ľudskej zubnej skloviny po biomimetickej mineralizácii | |
| Study of the mechanical properties of human enamel after biomimetic mineralization | |
| Program: | Other projects |
| Project leader: | Ing. Andrejovská Jana, PhD. |
| Duration: | – |
| MOSAIC – Spevnenie a plasticita vysokoentropickej keramiky na atómovej úrovni | |
| Atomic-scale controlled strengthening and plasticity of high-entropy ceramics | |
| Program: | IMPULZ |
| Project leader: | MSc. Csanádi Tamás , PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2023 – 31.8.2028 |
| NEOCAR – Ultra-vysokoteplotné karbidy so zvýšenou oxidačnou odolnosťou | |
| Novel enhanced oxidation-resistant ultra-high temperature carbides | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Kovalčíková Alexandra, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2023 – 30.6.2027 |
| Povrchové inžinierstvo práškových feromagnetických častíc a štruktúra magneticky mäkkých kompozitov | |
| Surface engineering of powder ferromagnetic particles and structure of soft magnetic composites | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project deals with SMC based on powdered ferromagnetics and electro-insulating ceramics in the form of a continuous network. The research of such materials applied in the field of energy conversion is motivated by increasing performance and efficiency, which is achieved by increasing the working frequency of magnetization. The project aims to investigate the structure of ferromagnetic and dielectric particle interfaces, their influence on the formation of microstructure and the functional properties of compacted SMC materials with a focus on the frequency stability of electromagnetic properties. The high variability of the geometrical characteristics of ferromagnetic microparticles and modifications in the distribution of ceramic nanoparticles provide a large scope for increasing the frequency stability of the functional properties of the composite. The analysis of interphases, structural discontinuities and compaction mechanisms will contribute to clarifying the evolution of electromagnetic properties. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2024 – 31.12.2026 |
| Vplyv prídavku terpénových silíc na vlastnosti biokompozitov určených na regeneráciu tvrdých tkanív | |
| Effect of terpene essential oils addition on the properties of biocomposites used for hard tissue recovery | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Sopčák Tibor, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Development of biomaterials with antimicrobial properties is a highly topical issue to prevent the risk of infections after surgery. Terpenes are natural bioactive compounds present in essential oils with a significant therapeutic effects. They exhibit excellent antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. However, disadvantages are high volatility, hydrophobicity and intense odor which hampers their direct application. Incorporation of essential oils into polymers is an effective method to increase hydrophilicity and stability of system with the simultaneous reducing of volatility. The aim of the project will be the stabilization of terpenes through a polymeric elastomer encapsulation, preparation and characterization of biocomposites consisting of matrix (biocement, bioceramic) modified with polymer coatings. The main task will be the production of biomaterial with better physico-chemical properties compared to individual components with potential application as hard tissue replacements. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2024 – 31.12.2026 |
| Vývoj a optimalizácia metód spájania a nekonvenčných postupov tepelného spracovania spojených segmentov statorov a rotorov vysoko-pevných FeSi ocelí. | |
| Development and optimization of joining methods and unconventional heat treatment procedures of joining segments of stators and rotors of high-strength FeSi steels. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on experimental research of the optimization of destructive and innovative non-destructive procedures for joining segments of different qualities of high-strength electrical steels in the cores of electrical machines. The jointing procedures proposed by us in combination with additional mechanical processing of sheets and subsequent unconventional thermal treatment of rotor and stator bundles aim to optimize the microstructure and texture not only of the lamellae themselves but also in the area of their joints to achieve the formation of a coarse-grained microstructure with preferred cubic {001}<uvw >and Goss\’s {011}<001> texture. The magnetic properties of the join press clippings in the form of silicon steel toroids will be compared with the magnetic properties of the reference samples. A sequence of structure-forming processes will be proposed to achieve the set optimal conditions for joining the lamellae into bundles with the aim of minimizing magnetic losses. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2024 – 31.12.2026 |
| INNOVATTOOLS – Inovatívne prístupy k zvyšovaniu životnosti a znižovaniu energetickej náročnosti rezných nástrojov pri spracovaní dreva v lesníctve | |
| Innovative approaches to increase the lifetime and reduce the energy consumption of cutting tools in wood processing in forestry | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Džupon Miroslav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project will address the issue of the use of methods and procedures for the modification of cutting tools for wood processing in forestry. The result will be an increase in their lifetime and a reduction in emissions and energy consumption of forestry machinery and equipment. The main objects of research will be tools for primary wood processing, modification and processing of forestry biomass for energy purposes, such as splitting and chipping tools, tools for cross-cutting wood, etc. The main task of the project will be the design of procedures and methods for the modification of exposed functional surfaces of the tools. Ensuring a higher quality of functional tool surfaces in the context of reducing friction and eliminating adhesion, provides a prerequisite for reducing the load on machinery equipment and thus reducing emissions and energy consumption in a given production. Analyses will be carried out on the tools – FEM analysis in order to determine the stress-strain state, on the samples analysis of the state of the material in terms of physical properties, microstructure, mechanical properties and resistance to adhesive wear in wood-metal interaction and also abrasive wear. Based on the results of the analyses carried out, innovative surface treatment procedures will be proposed for the exposed functional surfaces to guarantee an increase in their functional lifetime. These will be applied to samples and laboratory tested by relevant test procedures. From the results of the laboratory tests, a selection will be made of the most appropriate non-conventional innovative procedures, which will be applied to the tools and tested on the equipment under forestry operating conditions. In doing so, it will be observed how the modifications in question affect the energy consumption of forestry machinery and equipment. Part of the project solution will be to ensure industrial-legal protection of the original solutions. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2022 – 30.6.2026 |
| Štipendiá pre excelentných PhD. študentov a študentky (R1) | |
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| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2023 – 30.6.2026 |
| Com-Cer – Vývoj nových keramických materiálov komplexného zloženia pre extrémne aplikácie | |
| Development of new compositionally-complex ceramics for extreme applications | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Kovalčíková Alexandra, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2022 – 30.6.2026 |
| 00110 – Štipendiá pre excelentných výskumníkov ohrozených vojnovým konfkliktom na Ukrajine – | |
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| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2023 – 28.2.2026 |
| Bezolovnaté feroelektrické materiály pre efektívne uskladňovanie elektrickej energie | |
| Lead-free ferroelectric materials for energy storage applications | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The proposed project is devoted to the research and development of novel relaxor-type ferroelectric ceramics.Relaxor ferroelectrics (RFEs) are receiving considerable attention from materials scientists due to their uniqueproperties for energy storage applications. However, dielectric capacitors made of RFEs, although presentingfaster charging/discharging rates and better stability compared with supercapacitors or batteries, are limited inapplications due to their relatively low energy density.The main goal of the project is to design and prepare a lead-free RFE ceramic material with high energy storagedensity and efficiency. A series of structural modifications using cationic substitution on a RFE material will becarried out to enhance the energy storage capabilities of the ceramics. The effect of the chemical substitution onferroelectric phase transitions and formation of polar nanoregions will be investigated in relation to thecompositional disorder and stability of antiferroelectric state. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025 |
| Experimentálny vývoj nových kovo-keramických nano-kompozitov pre trecie aplikácie s využitím odpadov z obrábamia kovov | |
| Experimental development of new metal – ceramic nano – composites for friction applications using metal wastes from machining operations. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Podobová Mária, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project is to investigate the properties of nano-composites with a metal matrix based on Fe-Cu with the addition of SiC, ZrO2, Al2O3 and graphene and with the addition of metal wastes from conventional machining operations such as Al, CuSn, stainless steel, Ti, MgAl etc. The composites will be prepared by the method of dry mixing in a 3D turbula, attritor, the method of high-energy ball-mill in ethanol, the method of rapid sintering using a pulsed electric current in a vacuum under the simultaneous action of uniaxial pressure (SPS "spark plasma sintering"). The results will be mapping the properties of prepared nano-composites, such as hardness, strength, abrasion resistance, thermal and structural stability (DSC / TG), coefficient of friction and wear and selection of nano-composites with the best possible combination of individual components with respect to the resulting properties (stability, carrying-off heat weight reduction, coefficient of friction, wear rate). |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025 |
| Gradientné mikro/nano kompozity s Al matricou pripravené spekaním pomocou pulzného elektrického prúdu | |
| Gradient micro / nano composites with Al matrix prepared by pulsed electric current sintering | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Puchý Viktor, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the experimental research of the new progressive gradient micro / nano compositeswith aluminum matrix reinforced with ceramic particles and carbon nanoparticles – graphene nanoplatelets(GNPs), applicable in the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. Composite powders based on Al alloyswith different contents of hard ceramic particles and GNPs will be prepared, which will be homogenized by mixingand surface activated by grinding in a ball mill in ethanol. The powders thus prepared will be deposited andlayered (geometrically, gradient arranged (FGM)) in a hexagonal graphite mold and then pulsed electric currentsintered in a vacuum in "Spark Plasma Sintering" furnace (SPS). Mechanical and ballistic properties will beanalyzed and correlated with microstructure, texture, fractographic analysis and the content of added particlesand additives. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025 |
| VEGA – Kalcium fosfátové biocementy s biologicky aktívnou kvapalnou zložkou | |
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| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | MVDr. Giretová Mária, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025 |
| Katalyzátory pre elektrolýzu vody v membránových elektrolyzéroch. | |
| Catalysts for water splitting in membrane electrolyzers. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Strečková Magdaléna, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Hydrogen is a flexible and clean energy carrier because it offers not only the prospect of large green electricity storage capacities, but also a wide range of industry decarbonisation. The development of hydrogen technology activities has been supported by the European Commission as "A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe". Slovakia has developed a national hydrogen strategy and at present, the Hydrogen technology center is being established in Košice with the main concept "Power-to-Gas" using renewable energy sources. Water electrolysis appears to be the most promising technology for hydrogen production. Bimetallic phosphide nanoparticles represent future substitutes for noble-free metals and critical materials in electrolysers and fuel cells. The main challenge of this project is to reduce hydrogen production and at the same time maintain the high efficiency of water electrolysis in membrane electrolysers. The main goal of the project will be dedicated to the improvement of electrode material. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025 |
| 00099 – Štipendiá pre excelentných výskumníkov ohrozených vojnovým konfkliktom na Ukrajine | |
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| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025 |
| VEGA – Vplyv prídavkov Nb a V na vysokoteplotnú stabilitu a mechanické vlastnosti multikomponentných Ti-Ta-Zr-Hf-Me-N povlakov (Me= Nb, V), pripravených reakčným DC magnetrónovým naprašovaním a HiTUS technológiou | |
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| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Kvetková Lenka, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025 |
| BIORES – Výskum a vývoj bioresorbovateľných materiálov na báze Zn a Mg | |
| Research and development of bioresorbable materials for implants on the based of Zn and Mg | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Ballóková Beáta, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project aims are to prepare and investigate the properties of new types of metal alloys, which will be made of bioabsorbable elements based on Zn, Ca and Mg prepared by intensive plastic deformation, analysis of micromechanisms of failure in relation to microstructure and basic mechanical and technological properties. To improve the mechanical and chemical properties, these alloys will be microalloyed with elements: Mn, Li, and Ag.The studied elements are naturally present in the human body, and thus the body has natural biocompatibility towards them. Tribological parameters, local mechanical properties as well as electrochemical properties will also be investigated. Studies in the field of the development of corrosion-resistant bioresorbable alloys suggest that this combination of mechanical and chemical properties can be achieved by the appropriate addition of microalloys and the appropriate thermo-mechanical treatments of the alloys. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025 |
| Výskum odolnosti a prevencie moderných konštrukčných materiálov voči vodíkovému krehnutiu | |
| Research of the resistance and prevention of modern structural materials against hydrogen embrittlement | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Falat Ladislav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project is to investigate the susceptibility to hydrogen embrittlement (HE) of structural metallicmaterials based on Fe (i.e. modern grades of carbon and alloy steels) as well as selected alloys or compositesbased on non-ferrous metals (e.g. Al, Cu, Mg, etc.) by the method of electrochemical hydrogen charging andmechanical testing in laboratory conditions. The microstructural conditionality of hydrogen embrittlement will be investigated on defined material states with characteristic microstructural parameters (grain size, phase composition, etc.). The possibilities of HE prevention will be investigated using available methods of surface modification (layers and coatings, surface alloying, formation of gradient structures, etc.) of basic materials inorder to apply a barrier effect against hydrogen permeability. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2022 – 31.12.2025 |
| DINOMESEM – Vývoj inovatívnych spôsobov spracovania a spájania elektrotechnických ocelí pre vysokoúčinné aplikácie v e-mobilite | |
| Development of innovative methods of processing and joining electrical steels for high-efficiency applications in e-mobility | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The global trend to reduce emissions has forced car producers to think about other types of propulsion thaninternal combustion engines. A significant direction in which the world is currently moving in this area is thereplacement of internal combustion engines with electric car drives. This fact has led and it is still leading to a greatexpansion in the production of car batteries, which would allow the longest possible range of electric cars. Besidesthe capacity of the batteries, the efficient use of stored energy in electric vehicle drives has a significant effect onthe range of cars as well. This project aims to reduce losses and increase the efficiency of electric drives.Increased efficiency and reduced losses can be achieved by reducing the losses in the materials of the rotors andstators of rotating electrical machines, but also by reducing the losses that occur when changing the properties of the source material during cutting and subsequent joining into rotor and stator bundles. Experimental research will focus on optimizing the microstructure and texture of various grades of electrical sheets in order to minimize electromagnetic losses and optimize the conditions for the production of rotor and stator bundles by cutting and subsequent joining. The optimization of the conditions of joining electrical sheets of various chemical and microstructural concepts will be the expected output of the project. The magnetic properties of the joined electrical sheet cut-outs will be compared with the magnetic properties of the lamellas produced by electrospark cutting. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2022 – 31.12.2025 |
| Vývoj keramických nanovlákien na báze kovov získaných z recyklácie odpadov technológiou elektrostatického zvlákňovania | |
| Development of ceramic nanofibers based on metals obtained from the waste recycling and prepared by needle less electrospinning. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Múdra Erika, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025 |
| 00061 – Štipendiá pre excelentných výskumníkov ohrozených vojnovým konfkliktom na Ukrajine | |
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| Program: | Plán obnovy EÚ |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.10.2022 – 30.9.2025 |
| HERO – Elektrokatalyzátory pre efektívnu produkciu vodíka pre budúce elektrolyzéry a palivové články | |
| Hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts for future electrolyser and fuel cells | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Strečková Magdaléna, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The development of activities in the field of hydrogen technologies was also supported by the EuropeanCommission in the strategic document "Hydrogen Strategy for a Climate Neutral Europe". Today, Slovakia hassuggested own national hydrogen strategy. Already in 2015, the National Hydrogen Association has founded tosupport research, implementation and use of hydrogen technologies. The Hydrogen Technology Center is beingestablished in Košice with the main "Power-to-Gas" concept using renewable power energy sources with nonegative impact on human life and without dependence on fossil fuels. A significant source of hydrogen is waterand the electrolysis of water is the most promising technology for hydrogen production. However, before it can berecognized as an economically significant resource for large scale application with an exceptional energy potential,the simple, efficient, and secure methods of hydrogen retrieval have to be developed. For the time being, the mostefficient electrocatalysts in terms of overpotential for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are noble metals.Unfortunately the high cost and scarcity of noble metals motivate the scientists to find the rival low-costalternatives. Intrinsic structures of TMP meet the criteria of outstanding electrocatalysts that could further improve their HER performance in membrane electrode assembly. Excellent dispersity of electrocatalysts allows full use ofactive sites on catalysts to participate in electrode reaction to improve the electrocatalytic efficiency. Therefore, themain challenge in this project is to reduce the production cost of HER and at the same time to maintain the highefficiency of polymer electrode water electrolysis. Substantial aim of the project will be devoted to improve the PEM water electrolysis components mainly electrode materials based on modified carbon fibers electrocatalysts result in the technology which should be more approached to commercial markets. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 30.6.2025 |
| FUCO – Funkčné vlastnosti kompaktovaných kompozitov na báze magnetických častíc s povrchovo modifikovanými vlastnosťami | |
| Functional properties of compacted composites based on magnetic particles with surface-modified properties. | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the experimental and theoretical research of the soft magnetic composites in order to improve their functional properties. Magnetic powder composite systems will be prepared by advanced innovative chemical and mechano-chemical routes and powder metallurgy techniques not yet used by default. The series of composite samples will be prepared with insulated ferromagnetic particles of different morphology and properties with properly selected dielectric phases. The expected results will bring the novel advanced materials intensifying the application potential in electrical engineering as well as extend the theoretical modeling the magnetization processes in the soft magnetic composites and build up the database with the data structure utilizable for the application of artificial intelligence in the development of novel materials. |
| Project webpage: | http://www.imr.saske.sk/project/fuco/index.html |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 30.6.2025 |
| CAMBIOMAT – Chorioalantoická membrána – in vivo model pre štúdium biokompatibility materiálov | |
| Chorioallantoic membrane – in vivo model for study of biocompatibility of materials | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 30.6.2025 |
| HaTo-Coat – Tvrdé a húževnaté vrstvy na báze boridov a nitridov pripravené progresívnymi PVD technikami | |
| Hard and tough boride and nitride-based coatings prepared by advanced PVD techniques | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The project aims at the increase of fracture toughness of thin hard PVD boride- and nitride based coatings deposited using advance sputtering techniques including HiPPMS and HiTUS while keeping their high thermal and oxidation resistance by means of employment of the intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The main idea is based on a „new design“ of hard coatings including simultaneous contribution from the modification of chemical composition, morphology and structure of the coatings via exploitation of the potential of structure control provide by HiPPMS and HiTUS technologies with high level of sputtered material ionization and high density of working gas plasma, respectively. Both technologies result in the coatings with high densities and allow us to modify the nanostructures, size of the nanocrystallites, modify chemical composition etc. and subsequently, to obtain different physical properties of the coatings. The activities of the project are focused on the development of transition metals-based boride and nitride coatings with improved mechanical (hardness > 30 GPa) and tribological properties (coefficient of friction < 0.3) for extreme conditions (> 1000°C, aggressive oxidation environment, etc.). The main effort will be oriented toward the elimination of the main drawbacks of hard coatings, i.e. toward the increase of their inherently low fracture toughness and increase of their oxidation resistance without hampering their hardness via understanding of the mechanisms of nanostructure evolution, decomposition of the high entropy multicomponent solid solutions, formation of stable phases and their relationships to mechanical and tribological properties. The research activities include also the correlations of the experimental results with the ab initio predictions based on theoretical models related to atomic structure and electronic configuration of the studied systems. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2022 – 30.6.2025 |
| PNMHCS – Výskum a vývoj prototypu nízkotlakovej čerpacej stanice pre zásobovanie metalhydridových zariadení zeleným vodíkom | |
| Research and development of a prototype of a low-pressure refuelling station for refuelling metal hydride equipment with green hydrogen | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Nigutová Katarína, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The purpose of the project is the research, development and designing of a prototype of a low-pressure refuelling station intended for refuelling mobile technical equipment for hydrogen storage at low pressure in metal hydrides (MH). The existing infrastructure for hydrogen production that applies a renewable energy source in water electrolysis will be used, while the green hydrogen generated in the process of electrolysis will be stored in stationary tanks with an absorption-based storage system. A strategic objective of the project is to interconnect the system for green hydrogen production operated in the island mode, installed at the Centre for Hydrogen Technologies at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, with a system for stationary low-pressure hydrogen storage in metal hydrides, which will then facilitate refuelling mobile MH equipment using a newly developed prototype of a refuelling stand. An important milestone in the project is the research into a design of stationary tanks with an inbuilt thermal management system. Developing the thermal management system is crucial for operational safety and for increasing the efficiency of hydrogen storage while considering the overall reduction of energy consumption in the process of hydrogen absorption and subsequent desorption. The research of novel MH alloys, while respecting equilibrium pressures at predefined operating temperatures, is therefore a primary input parameter for designing the thermal management system. The use of MH alloys for increasing hydrogen pressure eliminates the risks related to the compression process when compared to mechanical compression. The thermal management system will also include a system for cooling hydrogen during refuelling; hence, reduction of the time of refuelling MH tanks for consumers will be verified. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2022 – 30.6.2025 |
| Aplikácia inovatívnych nanokatalyzátorov a DFT simulácií pre efektívnu výrobu vodíka | |
| Application of innovative nanocatalysts and DFT simulations for efficient hydrogen production | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2021 – 31.12.2024 |
| DEBIORE – Degradovateľné kovové biomateriály s riadeným uvoľňovaním liečiv | |
| Degradable metallic biomaterials with controlled drug release | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 31.12.2024 |
| Štruktúra a aplikačné vlastnosti intermetalických zliatin | |
| Structure and application properties of intermetallic alloys | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Milkovič Ondrej, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2022 – 31.12.2024 |
| Štúdium vplyvu podmienok prípravy vzoriek mikrometrických rozmerov fokusovaným iónovým zväzkom na ich mechanické vlastnosti | |
| Stufdy of the influence of sdamples preparation conditions of micrometric dimensions by focused ion beam on their mechanical properties | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Vojtko Marek, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2022 – 31.12.2024 |
| Vytváranie vezikúl na báze fosfolipidoiv sd cieľom riadeného uvoľňovania vitamínu K | |
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| Program: | Intra-constitutional |
| Project leader: | Ing. Štulajterová Radoslava, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2024 – 31.12.2024 |
| Vývoj a výskum vysokoentropických zliatin určených na efektívne uskladnenie vodíka | |
| Research and development of highentropy alloys for efficient hydrogen storage | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of this project is the development and research of high-entropy alloys – HEA whose primary function will be in hydrogen storage. Commercial use of H2 relies on its efficient and safe storage. One of the most efficient ways to store H2 is chemically bond it to an alloy lattice in a form of metalhydrides. The TiVZrNbHf alloy is capable of storing far greater amounts of H2 up to 210 kg.m-3. The problem of the alloy is its relatively high density of 7.81 g.cm-3, for transport applications. Much higher mass storage capacities are expected to be achieved with other HEA, consisting of lighter elements. In the project, we will design, prepare and fully characterize a series of new HEA with a low density of <7 g.cm-3. Materials that meet the targets of absorption capacity (>2wt% and>220 kgH2/m3), low desorption temperature <140°C and high cyclic absorption/desorption stability (>1000 cycles with a capacity drop of less than 10%). In the project, we will use our knowledge and expertise in the design and preparation of HEA. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2022 – 31.12.2024 |
| NOVEMBER – Vývoj nových 3D materiálov pre post Li-iónové batérie s vysokou energetickou hustotou | |
| Development of novel 3D materials for post lithium ion batteries with high energy density | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Ballóková Beáta, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The overall objective of NOVEMBER is to prepare and characterize new materials and concepts with self-healing functionalities integrated within the battery cell. These new composite 3-D materials will enable a variety of critical features including fail-safe and self-healing technologies to improve the battery performance, and greatly extended lifetimes. Special emphasis will be on in-operando electrochemical measurements using impedance spectroscopy and structural measurements. Validation of new materials will be done in small laboratory prototypes. This small prototypes are important in order to demonstrate scalability to battery cell production processes. To reach this goal, NOVEMBER has identified three specific objectives: 1. Development of novel high entropy oxides and sulfur based materials with self-healing functionalities. 2. Development of new physico-chemical in-operando techniques and solutions for monitoring of agign and degradation mechanisms 3. Validation and exploitation of the developed materials in prototypes. In summary, this project combines materials research advances and sophisticated in-operando technology development in order to obtain new materials for post Li -ion batteries with enhanced life-time and performances. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 31.12.2024 |
| SASPRO2 – Dvojfázová vysokoentropická ultravysokoteplotná keramika | |
| Dual-phase high-entropy ultra high temperature ceramics | |
| Program: | SASPRO |
| Project leader: | Ing. Naughton Duszová Annamária, PhD. |
| Project webpage: | https://saspro2.sav.sk/ |
| Duration: | 1.10.2021 – 30.9.2024 |
| Ino-Clad – Inovatívne prístupy pri obnove funkčných povrchov laserovým naváraním | |
| Innovative approaches to the restoration of functional surfaces by laser weld overlaying | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Džupon Miroslav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the restoration of functional surfaces by laser weld overlying. Innovative approaches willbe applied in the restoration of functional parts of molds for high-pressure die casting of aluminum alloys. Laserweld overlaying technology will be used for the formation of restoration layers in order to significantly reduce thenegative impact of the introduced heat on the quality of sub-weld layers. Newly designed additional materialsbased on Co, Ni, Fe with the presence of dispersed abrasion-resistant precipitates will be used. Additionalmaterials for laser welding will be used in the form of wires made of Uddeholm Dievar and Maraging. For bettervariability of the chemical composition, powder additives based on Fe with the addition of B, Ti, Nb, Mo, V and Wwill also be used to create weld overlays. The optimal method of heat treatment of weld overlays will be proposed.Research will further focus on microtexturing the surface of molded parts by low-energy laser radiation usinginnovative engraving surface treatment methods (LBT and EBT) in order to ensure a smooth distribution of theseparating agent on the mold surface. Experimental work will be focused on modifying the microgeometry of thesurface of new and renovated shaped parts of molds so that in the phase of "run-in of the mold" a compact layer ofthe separating agent is created to increase the technological life of molds. PVD and PE-CVD technologies will beused for this purpose. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 30.6.2024 |
| Komponat – Kompozitné biomateriály s komplexnými prírodnými aditívami | |
| Composite biomaterials with complex natural additives | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the research of modified and new types of composite biocements with complex natural additives, which will self-hardened as well as injectable according to the need for use and will be characterized by high bioactivity and biocompatibility with bone tissue. In principle, the preparation of composite biocement systems is applied in combination with complex natural additives without specific extraction of selected groups of compounds from natural products what preserves the simplicity of preparation, cheap final form of biomaterial as well as the "green principle" of their nature, composition and response. Composite biocements will be used inorthopedics (treatment of bone and osteochondral defects and fractures) as well as in the reconstruction of bone injuries in the facial part or as filling cements in dentistry. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 30.6.2024 |
| ADHEC – Nové vysokoentropické keramické materiály pre pokročilé aplikácie | |
| New high-entropy ceramic materials for advanced applications | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.8.2020 – 30.6.2024 |
| HydroHEA – Výskum a vývoj nových vysokoentropických zliatin určených na efektívne uskladnenie vodíka v energetických aplikáciách | |
| Research and development of new high – entropy alloys for efficient hydrogen storage in energy applications | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The presented project aims to development and research of metal hydride materials of the latest generation – highentropyalloys, which report the highest volumetric storage capacity of hydrogen among all materials used so far.We intend to utilize these materials in metal hydride tanks of hydrogen compressors, which are being developed inSlovakia by the project cooperating organisation – FME TUKE.In June 2020, the European Commission presented the Union\’s hydrogen strategy, which states that hydrogen andthe hydrogen economy are among the key technologies for the future of industry in the EU.The presented project aims to meet the goal of efficient and safe hydrogen storage. Up to date studies show thehighest volumetric hydrogen storage capacity of 150 kg/m3, out of all conventional alloys, is reached by Mg2FeH6metal hydride. In 2016, Sahlberg et al. in a publication entitled "Superior hydrogen storage in high entropy alloys"confirmed that the high-entropy alloy TiVZrNbHf can store an incredible "superior" of 210 kg/m3 of hydrogen in itsstructure with a ratio of hydrogen atoms to metal (H / M) 2.5. However, the problem of the alloy is its relatively high density of 7.81 g/cm3, which makes it too high for transport applications. In the project, we will design, prepare andfully characterize a series of completely new high-entropy materials with a low density <7 g/cm3. Materials thatmeet the targets of absorption capacity (> 2 wt% and> 220 kg H2/m3), low desorption temperature (<140C) andhigh cyclic absorption / desorption stability (> 1000 cycles with capacity drop of less than 10%) we will patent. Thealloys will also be tested in a hydrogen compressor, which will undoubtedly contribute to the further evaluation ofthe outputs of this project. In the project we will use our long-term knowledge and expertise in the design,preparation and characterization of high-entropy alloys. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 30.6.2024 |
| BiAll-2 – Vývoj nových bioresorbovateľných zliatin pre vnútrotelové implantáty | |
| Development of new bioresorbable alloys for intracorporeal implants | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Molčanová Zuzana, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The main goal of submitted project is to develop the new bioresorbable alloys Ca-Mg-Zn-NN and Ca-Mg-Sr-NNwith controlled rate of biodegradation (NN are solid solution strengthening and stabilizing elements). Developed alloys will be preferentially dedicated to fabrication of intracorporal implants for bone tissue engineering field. Members of project research team are highly focused on the investigation of these alloys systems since 2014. Essential and logical continuity of research activities are moving towards to experimental outputs into medical practice. However, this requires a large-scale investments of research capabilities to enhance the plastic deformability of alloys, while maintain their excellent strength properties and slow dissolution rate. Taking into account that healing of traumatic injuries needs different time of implant mechanical support, the great ambition of the project is to prepare alloys with possibility of controlling their dissolution rate. Another research point with hugepotential of success is handling and mastering of 3D printing of well -defined intracorporal implants from proposed alloys. One of the final research tasks will be in-vivo testing of implants dissolution in the environment of animals bone tissue and continuous monitoring of their degredation rate. Several state-of-the-art experimental techniques, such as HR-TEM microscopy or experiments using synchrotron and neutron diffraction techniques, will be used to study the atomic structure and microstructure of materials to meet the project objectives. Modern techniques of selective laser sintering and/or melting will be used for the production of final implants. The achieved outputs of the project research programme will be adapted by contracted private company Biomedical Engineering s.r.o. and displayed into clinical practice. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2021 – 30.6.2024 |
| Fosfidy prechodných kovov pre elektrolytický rozklad vody | |
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| Program: | DoktoGranty |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bera Cyril |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2023 |
| Kompozitné systémy na báze bioelastomérov a bioaktívnych fáz | |
| Composite systems based on bioelastomers and bioactive phases | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Sopčák Tibor, PhD. |
| Annotation: | As the population continues to grow, so does the number of surgeries in various fields of medicine, including reconstructive surgery and regenerative medicine. This implies a need for a research of such biomaterials that will closely mimic the structure of the original tissue. The present project will aim to address the issues related to the currently used bone implants, i.e. low mechanical properties with the simultaneous maintenance of their biological properties. The production of composite systems based on bioelastomers and bioactive phases in the form of bioceramics or cements is expected to take advantage of both components with the outstanding bioactivity, self-setting and handling properties of cements along with excellent elastic properties, mechanical reinforcement and improved biodegradation offered by elastomers. A great emphasis will be given on the production of glycerol carboxylate polyesters and their effective incorporation into the bioactive matrix. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2021 – 31.12.2023 |
| Malá grantová schéma SAV | |
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| Program: | Other projects |
| Project leader: | Ing. Múdra Erika, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2023 |
| Nanomechanické skúšanie a deformovateľnosť vysokoentropických ultra vysokoteplotných keramických materiálov | |
| Nanomechanical testing and deformability of high-entropy ultra-high temperature ceramics | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | MSc. Csanádi Tamás , PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2021 – 31.12.2023 |
| Príprava hybridných kompozitných materiálov a charakterizácia štruktúry a magnetických vlastností v širšom intervale teplôt | |
| Preparation of hybrid composites and characterization of structure and magnetic properties at a wider temperature range | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Birčáková Zuzana, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the preparation of new progressive composites, on the research of the structure and magnetic properties of materials composed of ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic and insulating components. The resulting solid composite material will be formed by compression. The research will focus on explaining the influence of ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic magnetic structure of composites and magnetic interactions on electromagnetic properties under different physical conditions. The aim is to determine the relationships between magnetic parameters, particle size, thickness of ferromagnetic and other insulating coatings and to prepare a hybrid composite material with verygood magnetic properties. The research results have the ambition to expand the application potential of composite materials for electrical engineering. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2023 |
| HEMBO – Štruktúra a vlastnosti reaktívne spekaných vysoko entropických kovových diboridov | |
| Structure and poroiperties of reactively sintered high-entropy metal diborides | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Sedlák Richard, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.2.2022 – 31.12.2023 |
| THERMAGS – Termoelektrický materiál Ag2S ako ekologický konvektor tepla ľudského tela na elektrinu | |
| Thermoelectric material Ag2S as green converter of heat from human body into electricity | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | A carbon neutral society demands the development of efficient and energy saving technologies. Efficient thermoelectric devices have great potential to convert the waste heat from power plants, automotive engines, andindustrial processes into fruitful electricity. Another natural source of heat is our body. As the heat released by the human body is given for “free” wearable renewable energy generators (or harvesters) have potential to trigger revolution in the electronics industry in 21st century. For example, bendable, scalable, portable, and lightweight thermoelectrics can in future sourced flexible displays, medical image sensors, smart wearables, and large-area epapers to name a few. To date, state-of-the-art thermoelectrics is based on inorganic semiconductors that afford high electron mobility but lack in mechanical flexibility. By contrast, organic materials are amply flexible but low in electrical mobility and power output; the inorganic-organic hybrid design is a viable material-level option but has critical device-level issues for practical application. In flexible full-inorganic devices made of such Ag2S-based materials, high electrical mobility yielded a normalized maximum power density up to 0.08 W•m-1 near room temperature under a temperature difference of 20 K, orders of magnitude higher than organic devices and organic-inorganic hybrid devices. These results promised an emerging paradigm and market of wearable thermoelectrics. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2022 – 31.12.2023 |
| Tuhé iónové vodiče: výroba, vlastnosti, perspektíva využitia v lítiových batériách s tuhým elektrolytom. | |
| Solid ionic conductors: preparation, properties and potential application in all-solid-state lithium batteries. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2021 – 31.12.2023 |
| Vplyv mikrovlnného žiarenia na štruktúru a vlastnosti práškových funkčných materiálov | |
| Influence of microwave radiation on the structure and properties of powder functional materials | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The subject of research is the interaction of MW radiation with functional powder materials with specific electrical and magnetic properties, especially soft magnetic composites (SMC). The aim of the project is to contribute to the explanation of the mechanisms of densification of the MW processed structure of powder composites based on the primary ferromagnetic component and the secondary dielectric component distributed in the volume of the composite as a network. The structural characteristics will be correlated with the electromagnetic and mechanical properties of MW sintered materials in order to contribute to the explanation of changes in the functional properties induced by the interaction of MW radiation with ferromagnets and dielectrics. It is assumed that fundamental knowledge about the relations of process parameters, structure and physical properties will contribute to the application possibilities of MW PM processing. The contribution can also be expected in the field of structural design of SMC. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2021 – 31.12.2023 |
| Vývoj nekonvečného termo-mechanického postupu finálneho spracovania izotropnych elektrotechnických ocelí | |
| Unconventional thermo-mechanical technology development of final processing of isotropic electrical steels. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2021 – 31.12.2023 |
| HYBS – Vývoj technológie prípravy povrchových nano-štruktúr nástrojových ocelí novej generácie za účelom zvyšovania kvality lisovania hybridných karosérií automobilov s nízkymi CO2 – emisiami z vysokopevných TRIP – ocelí | |
| Technology development of surface nanostructuring of new generation tool steel for increasing the quality of low CO2 – emission cars hybrid bodies stampung using high – strength TRIP – assisted sheet metal | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.2.2022 – 31.12.2023 |
| Vývoj vysokoteplotných materiálov na báze boridov a karbidov s prídavkom grafénových platničiek pripravených progresívnymi metódami spekania | |
| Development of high-temperature composite materials based on borides and carbides with the addition of graphene platelets prepared by progressive sintering methods | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Sedlák Richard, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2021 – 31.12.2023 |
| Modelovanie fázových diagramov a termodynamických vlastnosti systémov pre vysoko teplotné aplikácie | |
| Modelling of phase diagram and thermodynamic properties of the systems for high temperature applications | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Homolová Viera, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project focuses on the study of phases, phase equilibria and phase diagrams in systems forhigh-temperature applications. The aim is to refine the uncertainty of phase diagrams and investigate unknownparts of selected binary systems by experimental methods of differential thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction andelectron microscopy and then to model their phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties using thesemi-empirical Calphad-method. The subject of the study are binary systems with iridium. Iridium is an elementwhich, due to its thermodynamic properties, is very interesting for use in the aerospace industry and due to itshigh corrosion resistance even at very high temperatures, it may potentially be suitable for use as part of gasturbine materials. The results of the project will allow to extend the possibility of designing new materials forhigh-temperature use by computational methods without the need for time-consuming experimental testing. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2021 – 12.12.2023 |
| AdArmy – Prídavná flexibilná balistická nanokompozitná ochrana horných a doných končatín | |
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| Program: | Other projects |
| Project leader: | Ing. Puchý Viktor, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2023 – 30.11.2023 |
| FotDekont – Progresívne fotokatalytické materiály pre biologickú a chemickú dekontamináciu | |
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| Program: | Other projects |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Shepa Ivan, PhD. |
| Duration: | 7.2.2023 – 30.11.2023 |
| FEGAFAB – Development of technology for the manufacture of FeGa-based alloys for high-frequency devices. | |
| Development of technology for the manufacture of FeGa-based alloys for high-frequency devices. | |
| Program: | MoRePro |
| Project leader: | Ing. Milyutin Vasily, PhD |
| Annotation: | The iron-gallium alloy has the great prospect of widespread use in industry, as a material for the production of modern smart systems, including those operating at elevated temperatures, mechanical loads, and high frequency magnetization fields. This is due to the number of unique functional characteristics, namely, large tetragonal magnetostriction in small magnetic fields, weak hysteresis, high Curie temperature and weak dependence of properties on temperature, moreover, this alloy has relatively good mechanical properties, which makes it possible to produce thin sheets from it for use in high-frequency devices, such as ultrasound transducers and dispersants. For this purpose, it is necessary to create a given crystallographic texture and microstructure by selecting the optimal modes of rolling and annealing, which is impossible without comprehensive studies of the patterns of structural evolution in this alloy. Despite the good mechanical properties compared to, for example, Terfenol-D, the problem of FeGa double alloy is low plasticity, which can lead to cracking during rolling, which makes it difficult to manufacture sheets of this alloy in industrial conditions. The first way to solve this problem in the project is small additions of alloying elements, which lead to a significant increase in plasticity. We will study the processes of structure and crystallographic texture formation in double and doped alloys, their correlation with the modes of thermomechanical processing, the establishment of the physical causes of such a correlation. The second way is use of new achievements of powder metallurgy for FeGa compaction. This will significantly reduce magnetic loses without the need for thin sheet, but at the same time reduce magnetostriction, our task is find a balance. The purpouse of the project is comprehensive study of the structure formation processes in the FeGa alloy under different conditions and the development of optimal fabrication regimes. |
| Duration: | 15.10.2020 – 14.10.2023 |
| CEDITEKII – Rozvoj a podpora výskumno – vývojových aktivít Centra pre testovanie kvality a diagnostiku materiálov v oblastiach špecializácie RIS3 SK | |
| Advancement and support of R&D for "Centre for diagnostics and quality testing of materials" in the domains of the RIS3 SK specialization | |
| Program: | Štrukturálne fondy EÚ Výskum a inovácie |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2019 – 30.6.2023 |
| Dizajn topografie povrchov nástrojov z WC-Co s aplikovanými PVD povlakmi | |
| Design surface topography tools from the WC-Co applied PVD coating | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project is to solve the partial role of the optimization process of Ni-super alloys used in the aircraft industry, specifically in jet engines. In the machining of Ni-superalloys, a high thermal and mechanical load occurs in the active area of the tool, reducing its lifetime and decreasing production efficiency. The challenge is the design and experimental verification of the new surface texture design of the active parts of the machining tool from WC-Co, the laser pre-treatment technology and the PVD coating of the 4th generation. Surface topography of the active part of the instrument will be modified by impulse laser radiation with controlled energy density and controlled area distribution of the heat exposed areas. The resulting surface of the active part of the tool will contain microcraters at the desired depth profile positions. The output will be an innovated texture of the tool surface in order to make machining of special nickel superalloys more effective – Inconel 713, resp. 718. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2022 |
| Inovatívne postupy vo výskume a vývoji nových feroických materiálov s využitím komplexnej impedančnej spektroskopie | |
| Innovative approaches to research and development of novel ferroic materials by using complex impedance spectroscopy | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Ferroelectric and multiferroic (e.g., magnetoelectric) materials have received extensive attention in the last few decades, primarily because of their numerous potential applications in microelectronics and spintronics. Ferroic ceramics, however, suffer usually from high losses, leakage currents and low polarization (ferroelectric and/or magnetic) due to grain boundary effects and interfacial polarization phenomena. These microstructural featuresimpede largely commercial viability of electro-active ceramics. The main goal of the proposed project is to employ the AC complex impedance technique for probing the electrical properties of functional ceramics and reveal the correlation between the microstructural features and conductivity phenomena in grain boundary and/or interfacial layer dominated materials. Understanding the structure-property relationship would allow designing novel (multi-) functional materials with improved dielectric and (multi-) ferroic properties. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2022 |
| Kompozitné horčíkovo-vápenato fosforečné biocementy s prídavkom koloidného oxidu kremičitého | |
| Composite magnesium-calcium phosphate biocements with addition of colloidal silicon dioxide | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Štulajterová Radoslava, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the research and development of composite calcium phosphate biocements containing magnesium and colloidal silica particles, which represents an improvement in particular, in the viscositycharacteristics of cement pastes. The intention is that the addition of colloidal SiO2 will contribute to a fastertransformation of calcium phosphate biocement to calcium deficient hydroxyapatite and change or improving the biocement characteristics, which are important in bone reconstruction. Resulting biocement system should haveenhanced mechanical strength that would be sustained over a longer time period during soaking in body fluids and should positively affect bioresorption with an active influence on specific cell lineages. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2022 |
| Predikcia zvariteľnosti a lisovateľnosti kombinovaných laserom zváraných prístrihov z vysokopevných ocelí s podporou CAE systémov | |
| Prediction of weldability and formability for laser welded tailored blanks made of combined high strength steels with CAE support | |
| 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 |
| Príprava a charakterizácia pórovitých EuTbGd-MOF tenkých filmov pre luminiscenčné senzory. | |
| Preparation and characterization of porous EuTbGd-MOF thin films for luminescent sensors. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Bruncková Helena, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on research of structure of porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) based onlanthanides (Ln = Eu, Tb, Gd) in the form of hybrid nanomaterials assembled from Ln3+ ions and organic ligands.Nanocrystalline thin films will be prepared individually with europium, therbium, gadolinium and mixedEuxTbyGdz-MOF system by solvothermal method from precursors deposited on silicon substrates byspin-coating method. Determination of concentration effect of acetate agent as modulator in reducing particle sizeof 3D structure will help to clarify the mechanism of phase transformations occurring in films in the heatingprocess. In addition, the project is focused on characterization of luminescent properties. Eu3+, Tb3+ and Gd3+phosphors emitting red, green and blue light will be incorporated into resulting framework capable of generatingwhite light. The results could help to contribute the knowledge about porous films in terms of their possibleapplication as sensors in the electrotechnical industry. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2022 |
| Vysokoentropické zliatiny na uskladnenie vodíka | |
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| Program: | Other projects |
| Project leader: | Ing. Varcholová Dagmara, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2022 – 31.12.2022 |
| Vysokoentropické zliatiny určené na efektívne uskladnenie vodíka | |
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| Program: | DoktoGranty |
| Project leader: | Ing. Varcholová Dagmara, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2022 – 31.12.2022 |
| Vysokoteplotné vlastnosti boridových MeB2 (Me = Ti, Zr, Hf) keramických kompozitných materiálov | |
| High-temperature properties of diboride MeB2 (Me = Ti, Zr, Hf) ceramic composite materials | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Kovalčíková Alexandra, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2022 |
| Vývoj elektródového materiálu na báze uhlíkových vlákien dopovaných fosfidmi kovov pre elektrokatalýzu vodíka. | |
| Development of electrode materials based carbon fibers doped with metal phosphides for electrocatalysis of hydrogen evolution reaction. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Strečková Magdaléna, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources is considered to be a fuel of the future that has the potentialto reduce the energy dependence of developed countries on oil imports and to improve the quality of human life.Hydrogen produced from electrolysis of water could be a sustainable source of energy. However the simple,efficient, and secure methods of hydrogen retrieval must be developed before it can be recognized as aneconomically significant resource with an exceptional energy potential. The project is devoted to the preparationof new catalysts for the effective hydrogen evolution from water. The porous carbon fibers modified with metallicnanoparticles and metallic phosphide nanoparticles will be prepared by needle-less elektrospinning technologyfrom the free surface of polymers, to catalyze the production of hydrogen at low overpotential.The outcomes ofthe project will be design of a compact electrode composed of modified carbon fibers that would effectivelycatalyse hydrogen evolution. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2022 |
| Vývoj progresívnych disperzne spevnených kompozitov s kovovou matricou pripravených spekaním pomocou pulzného elektrického prúdu | |
| Development of progressive dispersion-reinforced metal matrix composites prepared by pulsed electric current sintering | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Puchý Viktor, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2022 |
| WLEDMat – Nové sklené a sklokeramické fosfory na báze hlinitanov vzácnych zemín pre aplikácie v pevnolátkových energiu šetriacich svetelných zdrojoch vyžarujúcich biele svetlo (pc-WLED diódy). | |
| Novel glass and glass-ceramic rare-earth aluminates-based phosphors for energy-saving solid state lighting sources emitting white light (pc-WLEDs). | |
| 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 – Štúdium procesov vyvolaných elektrónovým zväzkom a elektromagnetickým žiarením v chalkogenidových sklách | |
| Investigation of phenomena induced by electron beam and electromagnetic radiation in chalcogenide glasses | |
| 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 – Výskum a vývoj energeticky úsporného hybridného ložiskového reduktora so zníženým opotrebením pre robotické zariadenia (pre Priemysel 4.0) | |
| Research and development of energy saving hybrid bearing reducer with lowered wear rate for robotic equipment (for Industry 4.0) | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2019 – 30.6.2022 |
| BMREBCO – Vývoj REBCO supravodičov pre biomedicínske aplikácie | |
| Developmnt of REBCO superconductors for biomedical applicatios | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.8.2018 – 30.6.2022 |
| Histes – Vývoj vysoko-legovaných izotrópnych elektro ocelí pre trakčné motory elektromobilov | |
| Development of high-alloy isotropic electrical steels for traction engines of electric vehicles | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | In this project, for the production of high strength electrical steel type “finish”, we aim to propose an original concept of chemical composition and microstructural design with the desirable crystallographic texture which would beprovided a combination of excellent electro-magnetic and high strength properties. The strength properties will be provided by high alloying of steels which are based on substituents elements with Si content from 3 to 3,5 wt.%, Alcontent from 0,5 to 1,5 wt.%, Cu content up to 0,5 wt.%, and P content up 0,10 wt.%. The low value of watt losses and high level of magnetic induction will be achieved by means of coarse-grained columnar or coarse-grained equiaxial microstructure with average grain size in the range from 150 to 300μm and with increased intensity of cube and Goss texture components at the expense of deformation texture. The evolution of the final microstructure will be based on the use of the strain-induced growth of ferrite grains through the thickness of the sheet from itssurface to the central part. At the same time, we want to eliminate the liability to the brittle failure of materials during the cold rolling. It will be realised by optimization of previous thermal deformation exposures in the hot rollingprocess as well as optimization of deformation process of cold rolling with "tailor-made" parameters of rolled steel.The development steel will be used in traction engines of electric vehicles and in high-speed electric motors withhigh requirement for the power. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2019 – 30.6.2022 |
| PyrMat – Vývoj žiaruvzdorných pyrochlórnych fáz pre vysokoteplotné aplikácie neeoxidovej keramiky | |
| Development of refractory pyrochlore phases for high temperature applications of non-oxide ceramics | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2018 – 30.6.2022 |
| ZELASHYK – Zvyšovanie efektívnosti lisovania a spájania dielov hybridných karosérií | |
| Increasing the efficiency of forming and joining parts of hybrid car bodies | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Džupon Miroslav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Nowadays, there is a characteristic continual pressure on the emission reduction produced by the cars. Onepossible way to reduce the amount of emissions produced by the automobiles is the reduction of the bodyweight. The weight of the automobile could be reduced through the hybrid car body, which consists of differentmaterials based on the light alloys, composite materials and high-strength steel sheets. Solutions related to suchhybrid car body designs must be addressed in to the forming, but also to the joining of the individual parts ofsuch multi-material conception. The aim of the project is the optimization of the forming conditions of aluminiumalloy sheets and high-strength steel sheets to increase the process efficiency. The appropriate joining techniquewill be proposed based on the results of the analyses of the stress-strain states of the formed parts. Acomparison of strength and load-bearing capacity of the joints after different intensity of deformation and stressstrainstates will be the assumed result. Effective and innovative methods of joining of aluminium and highstrengthsteel sheets after different intensity of deformation and stress-strain states will be assessed. The resultsobtained from the optimization of the joining process of the materials made of ferrous and non-ferrous metals willallow the strength of joints to be increased. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2018 – 31.5.2022 |
| EDEVIR – Elektrochemická detekcia vírusov | |
| Electrochemical detection of viruses | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Strečková Magdaléna, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Currently, rapid diagnosis of the SARS-CoV-2 virus presence is limited by the inability to perform bed side PCR,while other assays that detect viral antigens are associated with low sensitivity and specificity. Fast and accuratediagnosis is limiting for quick patient identification, assessment of his contacts and timely epidemiologicalintervention. Affordability is also a condition for quick diagnostics. Therefore, the present project deals with basicresearch aimed at the development of an electrochemical sensor that is able to efficiently and quickly detect thepresence of the virus in biological fluids. Our goal is to study suitable electrode materials for the electrochemicalsensors development that would be able not only qualitatively but also quantitatively to determine the amount ofvirus particles in a sample. The use of these sensors will ensure fast detection (bed side test), low consumption ofmaterials needed for detection, elimination of the use of instrumental and time-consuming methods, allow patientsto self-test, which will ultimately reduce the overall consumption of personal protective equipment.The study of electrochemical sensors for virus detection will bring new knowledge about the preparation ofelectrode materials with a specific composition and morphology. One of the main benefits will be developed. |
| Duration: | 16.9.2020 – 31.12.2021 |
| Prehodnotenie vplyvu intermetalickej fázy na procesy krehnutia žiarupevných ocelí | |
| Re-evaluation of the effect of intermetallic phase on embrittling processes of creep-resistant steels | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Falat Ladislav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project intention is to investigate the effect of intermetallic Laves phase in thermally exposed 9Cr creep-resistant steels on degradation of their mechanical and brittle-fracture properties. Microstructure evolution aimed at kinetics of precipitation and coarsening of Laves phase will be studied in dependence of the conditionsof initial heat treatment. Apart from comparison of the properties of long-term thermally exposed states (i.e. with presence of Laves phase) with the properties of initial material states without long-term thermal exposition (i.e. without Laves phase), the key task will be the study of the effect of supplemental heat treatment of thermally-exposed states (without notable effect on Laves phase precipitation/coarsening) on potential modification of the properties of creep-resistant steels. The main aim of the project is to re-evaluate and eventually complete up-to now generally accepted opinion on the Laves phase considered as the main embrittling factor in creep-resistant steels. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021 |
| Príprava a vývoj nanokryštalického kompozitu na báze Cu určeného pre vysokoteplotné aplikácie | |
| Preparation and development of nanocrystalline Cu-based composite for high-temperature applications | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Milkovič Ondrej, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021 |
| Textúrne dvojito orientované elektrotechnické ocele s vysokou, izotrópnou indukciou. | |
| Double-oriented electrical steels with high and isotropic magnetic induction. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is a goal-oriented on the development of isotropic electrical steels with high induction. The idea of theproject is based on the increase of cubic texture intensity and the control of the Goss texture component in thesheet plane. The mentioned crystallographic texture will be achieved by columnar grains growth via themechanisms of diffusion-controlled and deformation-induced grain boundary motion. The intensity of the cubictexture component will be increased from sub-surface region to the central part. At the same time the highintensity of the deformation component (111) [0vw] will be eliminated at the middle part of steel. Such amicrostructural and textural state will be the basis for the isotropy of magnetic properties at a relatively low lossesand a high isotropy of magnetic induction. The output of the project will be not only the acquired knowledge infield of basic research, also will be proposed a technological process for the preparation of such a microstructure. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021 |
| HECC – Viackomponentné keramické povlaky s vysokou entropiou pripravené iónovým naprašovaním | |
| Multicomponent high entropy ceramic coatings prepared by ionized sputtering (HECC) | |
| 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 |
| Vplyv kontinuálneho a pulzujúceho kvapalinového prúdu na mikroštruktúru, vlastnosti a integritu v materiáloch. | |
| Effect of continual and pulsating fluid jet on microstructure, properties and integrity on materials | |
| 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 |
| VaTRsEDVFsOAM – Vývoj a testovanie respirátorov s efektívnou degradáciou vírusov filtrami s obsahom antivirotických materiálov | |
| Development and Testing of Respirators with Efficient Degradation of Viruses by Filters Containing Antiviral Materials | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Ballóková Beáta, PhD. |
| Annotation: | In response to the situation resulting from the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the research and development performed at workplaces of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Technical University of Kosice has been partially transformed into research and development of special respirators and filtration materials. The submitted project is focussed on the development and construction of respirators with separable filters without exhalation valves which provide efficient protection against SARS-CoV-2 virus. The aim of the project is the investigation, development and production of respirators with separable filters and the testing of novel filtration materials. Designing and production of the respirator will be carried out while applying biomimetic and ergonomic principles and modern additive manufacturing technologies, and the production of multicomponent filters will be carried out while applying a combination of powder metallurgy technology and electrospinning which will facilitate combining metal filters and polymer nanofibres. Also, ceramic components produced by 3D printing will be used as a protective packaging of the used nanofibres and nanoparticles. In order to achieve the project objectives, it will be necessary to carry out the fundamental investigation of filtration efficiencies of the suggested materials with virucidal effects based on copper and ions of silver of zinc. The purpose of the project is to develop and construct testing systems intended for identification of resistance coefficients of newly developed filtration materials, filter permeability using a suitable aerosol, as well as mask penetration through the facepiece contact line. Optimisation of the shape of the respirator facepiece will be based on the analysis of biological parameters of at least 20 human facial scans; this will facilitate elimination of potential infection by particles escaping through the space around the mask. |
| Duration: | 16.9.2020 – 31.12.2021 |
| Vývoj nových biodegradovateľných kovových zliatin určených pre medicínske aplikácie | |
| Development of new biodegradable metal alloys for medical applications | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | In the submitted project we would like to prepare and investigate ultralight amorphous alloys (metallic glasses) which will be produced only from bioabsorbable elements (Ca, Mg, Zn, Sr, Si, Zr and Li). These elements are present in the human body and they are naturally tolerated by the human body.These amorphous alloys are applied in the field of medicine to prepare intracorporeal implants with controlled dissolution in the body of a patient. During the project our research team will design a brand new amorphous alloys. We will perform analysis of their atomic structures, tests of thermal stability, critical casting thickness, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance in environment similar to the human body fluids and cytotoxicity of the osteoblastic cells on the alloys surface. During the evaluation of new alloys we use our knowledge in field of detail study of atomic structure upon highly disorered materials. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021 |
| VIFKDBB – Výskum inovatívnych foriem liečenia kostných defektov prepojením bioaktívnych biomateriálov s autológnymi rastovými faktormi | |
| Research of innovative forms treatment of bone defects by joining bioactive biomaterials and autologous growth factors | |
| Program: | Vedecko-technické projekty |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 15.12.2018 – 14.12.2021 |
| SEMOD-75 – Nanokompozitný materiál pre balistickú ochranu | |
| Nanocomposite material for balistic protection | |
| Program: | Other projects |
| Project leader: | Ing. Puchý Viktor, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.5.2019 – 31.8.2021 |
| INJEHYB – Injektovateľné hybridné kompozitné biocementy | |
| Injectable hybrid composite biocements | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Project is focused on synthesis, preparation and characterization of modified and novel types of injectable hybridbiocements with high bioactivity, structure and chemical biocompatibility with required properties for medicalapplications. Above biomaterials will have widely utilization in orthopeadics (therapy of bone defects andfractures, stabilization of endoprosthesis etc.), for reconstruction of bone injuries in maxillofacial region and like bioactive adhezive cements in dentistry. |
| Duration: | 1.8.2018 – 30.6.2021 |
| MiCOAT – Multikomponentné boridové a nitridové PVD povlaky pre ultravysokoteplotné aplikácie | |
| Multicomponent boride and nitride coatings for ultrahigh temperature applications | |
| 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 |
| Progresívne metódy prípravy modifikovaných uhlíkových vlákien pre efektívny vývoj vodíka | |
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| Program: | DoktoGranty |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Štelmáková Mária |
| Duration: | 1.1.2020 – 30.6.2021 |
| BiAll – Vývoj nových biodegradovateľných kovových zliatin určených pre medicínske a protetické aplikácie | |
| Development of new biodegradable metal alloys for medical and prosthetic applications | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | In the submitted project we aim to prepare and investigate ultralight amorphous alloys been made exclusively from bioabsorbable elements (Ca, Mg, Zn, Sr, Si, Zr, Li), existing in human body and to which the body has inherent tolerance. Applications of these materials are foreseen in the field of medicine – for implants with targeted dissolution in patient body. Metallic glasses based on bioresorbable chemical elements are interesting due to the unique combination of properties: very low density, Young’s modulus and hardness similar to human bones and toughness exeeding 300MPa. During the poject we will made series of new alloys not presented up to date on which we will characterise atomic structure, thermal stability in addition to functional properties as: mechanical, electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance in enviroments similar to human body solutions as well as cytotoxicity of the osteoblastic cells on their surfaces. Determination of atomic structure of highly disordered materials belongs to the most complicated experimentally theoretical procedures in materials research and in condensed matter physics. Within the project we plan to do also very ambitious experiments on X-ray free electron laser aiming to study dynamics of the solid state systems sampled in femtosecond timescales by X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy. Goals of this project are highly ambitious but achiavable will require application of the most sophisticated methods applied today in material research. The previous experiences of the research team proved by more than 70 scientific papers published in most prestigious scientific journals like Nature Physics, Physical Review Letters, Applied Physics Letters etc. we believe guarantees their fulfilment. |
| Duration: | 1.8.2018 – 30.6.2021 |
| Dizajn mikroštruktúry a subštruktúry elektroocelí pre náročné aplikácie v pohonoch elektromobilov | |
| The microstructural and substructural design of electrical steels for demanding applications in the electrical cars drives. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the microstructural and substructural design of high-strength electrical steels intended for rotors and stators of traction motors for electricalcars and cars with hybrid drive. In frame of present project the research will be focused on the design and preparation of high-strength dynamo steels with good strength as well as the magnetic properties. The proposed steel will be designed so that its microstructure and texture parameters show the low watt loss under load in high magnetic fields and mechanical strength provide by ultra-fine precipitates (up to 50nm) or clusters of selected elements based on FeTiP particles responds to the requirements for the extreme mechanical and fatigue loads of the rotor at sudden braking or pulling acceleration. To achieve the selected composite system a sequence of structure creation will be designed and implemented. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020 |
| Nanomateriály a nanoštruktúrované vrstvy so špecifickou funkcionalitou | |
| Nanomaterials and nanostructured layers with specific functionality | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2017 – 31.12.2020 |
| SBIOMAT – Spekané biologicky odbúrateľné kovové materiály | |
| Sintered biodegradable metallic materials | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2017 – 31.12.2020 |
| Štúdium javu tvarovej pamäti a príbuzných javov v keramických systémoch. | |
| Study of shape memory effect and related phenomena in ceramics. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Vojtko Marek, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020 |
| Termodynamické modelovanie ternárneho systému B-Fe-W a extrapolácia ternárnych dát pre termodynamické výpočty polykomponentných zliatinových systémov | |
| Thermodynamic modelling of the B-Fe-W ternary system and extrapolation of ternary data for thermodynamic calculations of poly-component alloy systems | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Homolová Viera, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project links to the previous projects dealing with modelling of Fe-B-X (X= V, Cr, C, Mn) ternary systems. It is focused on the study of the phases and phase equilibria in B-Fe-W ternary system. The research results will contribute to the knowledge on the phases existence, their chemical composition, structure and equilibria in thementioned system. The main goal of the project is a creation of reliable parameter database for thermodynamic calculations in B-Fe-W ternary system by Calphad method. This database will contribute to the creation of complex thermodynamic parameter database allowing predictions of phase equilibria for wide range of systems. In the scope of the project, also poly-component alloy systems, mainly creep-resistant steels with boron, will be investigated. The investigation will be focused on phase existence and phase equilibria. For the poly-component materials, phase diagrams will be calculated using the newly-developed thermodynamic databases for ternary systems with boron. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020 |
| Výskum progresívnych metód úpravy práškových zliatin určených na prípravu magneticky mäkkých kompozitov | |
| Investigation of the progressive powder processing methods designated for fabrication of the soft magnetic composite | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Excellent powder soft magnetic materials are characterized by limited compressibility due to shape, size and plastic deformation ability. Compressibility is improved by pressing additives. Additives degrade the magnetic properties and resistivity of the soft magnetic composites. Aim of the project is investigation of the progressivemethods of powder alloy processing with focus on modification of powder particles and dielectric coating formation at their surface. Motivation of modifications are improvement of the compressibility, increase in resistivity of the powder alloy thus improvement of functional and mechanical properties of the composites. The project will contribute to evaluation of the physical and technical possibility to utilize the microwaves and high density electric field in modification of metallic powder. It could be expected preparation of the powder alloy ofwhich physical and technological properties will be suitable for the soft magnetic composites production or potentially 3D printing. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020 |
| FOROPTIMAT – Výskum vplyvu inovácií postupov výroby na životnosť nástrojov a komponentov lesných mechanizmov | |
| Research on the impact of process innovation on lifespan of forestry machinery tools and components | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Džupon Miroslav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Project is focused on research on the impact of process innovation on lifespan of forest machines tools and components. During the project it will be elaborated a comprehensive analysis of the current status in using of working tools and components from material and technology points of view. In order to find stress-strain state of tools and components it will be performed FEM analysis. Further, it will be performed state material analysis of specimens to examine their physical and mechanical properties, microstructure characteristic and resistance to abrasive wear. Based on the results of aforementioned analyzes it will be proposed and applied innovative methods of production technology and surface treatments procedures for exposed functional areas in order to increase their function life. In order to comparison the same experimental tests on specimens will be repeated. Based on the results of comparison, it will be carried out selection of optimal innovative procedures. Selected procedures will be applied and tested in the operating conditions of forestry. It is expected that implementation of the results of applied research will increase lifespan of forest machines tools and components thereby reducing their maintenance costs and purchase costs. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2017 – 31.12.2020 |
| Inotech – Využitie inovatívnych technológií obnovy funkčných plôch foriem na výrobu odliatkov pre automobilový priemysel | |
| The utilization of innovative technology for repair functional surfaces of mold casting dies for castings in automotive industry | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Džupon Miroslav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project aims at increasing the service life of shaped parts of molds and cores for high pressure die casting (HPDC) of aluminum alloys for the automotive industry. Increasing the service life of casting moulds and dies is achieved using innovative technologies of restoration their functional shape surfaces. For this renovation purpose will be used hard surfacing of functional surfaces of tools in combination with PVD and PE-CVD coatings made of new advanced nanomaterials based on TiAlN, CrAlN and TiB. There will be experimentally verified the effectiveness of local heat exposure of renovated as well as original surface of shaped casting mould to laser as a method of surface pretreatment before deposition thin coatings using PVD or PE CVD technology. The application potential of the project lies in reducing the cost of maintenance moulds and dies, in saving of material resources and also in increasing the productivity and reliability of the process of aluminum castings production. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2017 – 31.12.2020 |
| Vývoj nano/mikrovlákien na báze oxidov kovov metódou elektrostatického zvlákňovania pre špeciálne technické aplikácie | |
| Development of nano/microfibers based on metal oxides by needle-less electrospinning for special technical applications | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Múdra Erika, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2020 |
| Extremecer – Keramické materiály pre použitie v extrémnych podmienkach | |
| Ceramic materials for extreme operating conditions | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2016 – 30.6.2020 |
| ProCor – Kompozitné vrstvy pre vysokoteplotnú protikoróznu ochranu kovov | |
| Advanced composite coatings for high temperature corrosion protection of metals | |
| 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 |
| AMEMAT – Rozvoj poznatkovej bázy v oblasti pokročilých kovových materiálov s využitím moderných teoretických, experimentálnych a technologických postupov | |
| Advancement of knowledge in area of advanced metallic materials by use of up-to-date theoretical, experimental, and technological procedures | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Homolová Viera, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the acceleration of progress in gaining knowledge about advanced metallic materials. In the related research the representative part of the Slovak scientific basis will be involved, namely the SlovakUniversity of Technology (STU) in Bratislava, the Institute of Physics (IP) of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS), and the Institute of Materials Research (IMR) of SAS. To fulfil project tasks, the top-level recently provided equipment will be used, available at the university scientific parks of STU located in Bratislava and Trnava as well as at the scientific centres of SAS located in Bratislava (IP) and Košice (IMR). The experimental research will be combined with calculations from first principles (IP SAS) and thermodynamic predictions (IMR SAS), both the procedures, which the involved researchers reached a world-wide acceptance in. From thethematic point of view, the project implies theoretic and experimental studies of advanced metallic materials mainly related to phase equilibria (new phase diagrams will be proposed and the existing will be refined on),characterization of crystal structures of un- and less-known complex phases, electrochemical and catalytic properties of surfaces, and innovations in production of thin layers, coatings, and ribbons. Expected results will be published in stages in relevant scientific journals, used by the involved researchers in educational process,and consulted eventually with industrial partners to consider the transfer of technological findings in praxis. All the involved institutions have a huge experience with the science promotion and are ready to exert it in the project. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2016 – 30.6.2020 |
| Biomimeticky vytvrdzované hydrogél/kalcium fosfátové cementy | |
| Biomimetically hardened hydrogel/calcium phosphate cements | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on research and development of hydrogel / calcium phosphate cements with optimized content of calcium and phosphate ions concentrated in hydrogels. This arrangement allows biomimetic precipitation of calcium phosphate nanoparticleswith specific ordering, which will affect the strength of the interface, microstructure and properties of cement composites. The objective of the project will be research and development of new method for creating of larger pores using resorbable macroporous particles added to the cement paste and analysis relation of characterstics of cement particles on the final cement properties. Final systems will mimic the composition of bone tissue and imitate the ossification processes of bone tissue formation via hydrogel component. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2017 – 31.12.2019 |
| MACOMA – Dizajn štruktúry a funkčných vlastností magneticky mäkkých kompozitných materiálov na báze 3-d prechodných kovov | |
| Design of the structure and the functional properties of soft magnetic 3-d transitions metals based composites | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project focuses on structure and functional properties design of 3-d transition metals based soft magnetic composite materials, in which will be carried out the experimental research of functional properties of advanced materials with heterogeneous structure consisting of isolated ferromagnetic particles. Magnetic micro- and nanocomposite systems will be prepared using advanced powder metallurgy method and current chemical processes. The research will be focused on explanation of the interface influence on the electric, magnetic and mechanical properties investigated magnetic composite materials. Expected results extend the potential for application of advanced soft magnetic materials suitable for use in a medium frequencies, where ferrites are currently used. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2016 – 31.12.2019 |
| Multifunkčné keramické materiály Aurivilliového typu pre pokročilé magnetoelektrické pamäťové zariadenia a senzory | |
| Multifunctional Aurivillius-type magnetoelectrics for advanced data storage and sensor applications | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The purpose of the proposed project is to design and prepare novel single-phase Aurivillius-type ceramic materials with improved multiferroic properties at and above room temperature. The research is motivated by the great potential of these materials for non-volatile data storage, transducers, sensors, and many other future device applications. Bismuth-layered structure ferroelectrics, doped on the A- and B- sites by magnetic cations, will be synthesized by solid-state reaction. An innovative method of microwave heating will be introduced along with conventional sintering in processing of ceramics in order to produce at the reduced sintering temperature and time phase pure multifunctional magnetoelectrics with improved properties. The effects of the rare-earth (RE) substitution at Bi sites and modulation of the number of perovskite layers on the crystal structure, microstructure, and electrical and magnetic properties of Aurivillius phase ceramics in the Bi4Ti3O12-(Bi,RE)FeO3 system will be investigated. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2017 – 31.12.2019 |
| Vplyv grafénu na tribologické vlastnosti keramických materiálov na báze karbidov a boridov | |
| The influence of graphene platelets addition on tribological properties of ceramic composites based on carbides and borides. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Kovalčíková Alexandra, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2017 – 31.12.2019 |
| Vplyv lantanoidov na štruktúru a nanomechanické vlastnosti pyrochlórových polymorfných Ln(Nb, Ta)O4 tenkých filmov pripravených sol-gel procesom. | |
| Effect of lanthanides on structure and nanomechanical properties of pyrochlore polymorphic Ln(Nb, Ta)O4 thin films prepared by sol-gel process. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Bruncková Helena, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on research of structure of transparent nanocrystalline thin films based on lanthanides withNb and Ta in form of pyrochlore niobates and tantalates with ferroelastic properties. Polymorphic LaNbO4 andLaTaO4 films will be prepared individually and with addition of other lanthanides by sol-gel process fromprecursors deposited on silicon substrates using spin-coating method. Determination of effect of Nd, Sm, Eu andGd components on structure of both systems will help to clarify mechanism of phase transformation occurring infilms in heating process. In addition, the project is focused on characterization of mechanical properties offilm/substrate systems by nanoindentation and the relationship between them. Elastic modulus and hardness ofsimple LaNbO4 and LaTaO4 films will be determined from their composite values. The results could help tocontribute the knowledge about ferroelastic films in terms of their possible application as solid electrolytes in theelectrotechnical industry. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2017 – 31.12.2019 |
| Vplyv sekundárnych častíc na mikroštruktúru a mechanické vlastnosti horčíkových nanokompozitných sústav. | |
| Effect of secondary phases on microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium nanocomposite systems | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Ballóková Beáta, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The purpose of the project is to investigate properties of Mg nanomaterial systems prepared by the method ofIPD, the analysis of the failure micromechanisms in relation to the microstructure and basic mechanical andtechnological properties. Tribological parameters, creep characteristics, local mechanical properties of phases,as well as kinetics and mechanism of superplasticity will also be evaluated. Further, behavior of the individualcomposite materials after influencing the surface by laser radiation and determination of the optimal parametersof the laser beam will be examined. The aim will be to analyze mechanical properties, wear resistant andcorrosion properties of the materials in relation to their morphology and their microstructural changes induced bylaser modification.Experimental materials will be one-phased and composite nanostructured material systems based on Mg withthe different volume fractions of strengthening nanoparticles of Al2O3, SiC and carbon nanotubes. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2017 – 31.12.2019 |
| Výskum systémov duplexných nanokompozitných PVD povlakov s laserom modifikovaným podkladovým materiálom pre aplikácie tlakového liatia kovov. | |
| Research of systems of duplex nanocomposite PVD coatings with laser – modified base material intended for pressure mould cast applications. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The goal of the project is the development of an innovative process of surface treatment of tools and parts of moulds for pressure metal casting. The process involves laser heating of tool surface which takes place after the final thermal treatment, and subsequent depositing of duplex PVD coating. The contribution of the project willconsist in testing the nanocomposite PVD coatings deposited to specimens from steel intended for hotapplications, subjected to laser treatment before coating and testing their mechanical,tribological and chemical properties at interaction of molten aluminium with the mould material. By treatment of these materials / machine parts by laser in combination with duplex PVD coating the following properties will be achieved: high resistance towear and excellent resistance to thermal shocks which are the factors affecting service life of functional parts of moulds used for for pressure casting, and of mould cavities. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2017 – 31.12.2019 |
| Nízkorozmerné systémy pre elektródové a magnetické materiály využité v zelených technológiách | |
| Lowdimensional systems in electrode and magnetic materials potentially applied in green technologies. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Strečková Magdaléna, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The growing demand for energy and depletion of primary fossil energy resources causes an increasing pressure on use of alternative energy sources in larger scale. The project will be focused on the preparation and development of technologies producing 1D and 2D nanostructures. The carbon fibers incorporating metalnanoparticles represent a prospective materials for catalytic hydrogen evolution. Ferrite thin films and nanofibers are potentially useful for the preparation of soft magnetic composites with low eddy currents and total current losses during magnetization. The needle-less electrospinning technology will be used for fibers production due to cheap, user friendly and production of fibers in a wider scale. The thin ferrite films will be prepared by sol-gel method. The main aim of project concentrates on the effect of input parameters of the solutions influence the finalfunction properties of prepared fibers and films. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2017 – 1.12.2019 |
| LuminSion – Fotoluminescenčné keramické materiály na báze oxynitridov kremíka | |
| Silicon oxynitride-based photoluminecent ceramic materials | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2015 – 30.6.2019 |
| MODIFAZ – Výskum modifikácie fázových rozhraní v systéme povlak/podložka na zvýšenie adhézie tvrdých povlakov | |
| Research of the coating/substrate interphase modification to increase hard coating adhesion | |
| 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 |
| DevProSteel – Vývoj nekonvenčnej technológie finalného spracovania izotrópnych elektrotechnických ocelí | |
| Unconventional technology development of final processing of isotropic electrical steels | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the technological process application of the final deformation-thermal treatment of isotropic electrical steels. The proposed process provides the better micro structural and textural parameters of materials. In addition to improvement of the electromagnetic properties, this procedure allows to reduce thecontent of alloying elements Si and Al for the individual quality grades with a positive impact on the shearing properties and thermal conductivity of sheets metal. Our proposed treatment technology will be based on the useof strain induced ferrite grain growth under the influence of gradient of internal deformation stresses and thermal exposure at the final heat treatment of strips and electromotor segments. At the same time the domain structure will be modified on the steel surface by using laser radiation. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2016 – 30.6.2019 |
| VKaNMH – Vývoj zariadenia pre efektívnu kompresiu a uskladnenie vodíka pomocou nových metalhydridových zliatin | |
| Development equipment for efficient compression and storage of hydrogen using new metal hydride alloys | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The project aims to development of unique prototype devices at efficient compression of hydrogen using metal hydride storage tandem in conjunction with a heat pump. The development of device closely related to the research of thermal cycles hydrogen compressor utilizing metal-hydride alloys, which have a significant pressure gradients according to their temperature. The research of capacities of storage of selected types of metalhydride alloys is necessary to achieve effective hydrogen compression. The operating pressures should be respected at predefined acceptable operating temperatures. The output of the project is the development of a functional prototype of the tandem compressor to compress the hydrogen that will be to contain suitably used types of metal hydride alloys. Prototype development requires structural design of the heat pump system, serving to transport heat between reservoirs and optimize the management with the creation of an algorithm for increase effectiveness. The application organization long-term cooperates with businesses in research of hydrogen technologies and their utilization in the automotive and energy industries. In the case of confirmation of theoretical assumptions, technology of research replaces today existing technology certainly. The researching technologies have a number of crucial advantages such as lower energy consumption, simpler and more compact design, saving on installation space, lower estimated cost, significantly lower service costs in achieving longer life and high standards of safety by avoiding contact with the moving parts of the system with compressed hydrogen. Development of hydrogen compressor has great potential for innovation needs of social and economic practice in the development and application of hydrogen technologies in the automotive industry and transport, especially in the context of Slovak European innovation strategy. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2016 – 30.6.2019 |
| Deformačné a lomové vlastnosti keramických materiálov na nano a mikro úrovni | |
| Deformation and fracture properties of ceramic materials in micro/nano scale | |
| 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 |
| Modifikácia povrchovej mikroštruktúry nástrojových ocelí laserom | |
| Modification of surface microstructure of tool steels by laser. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The main task of the project is focused on the analysis of the modification of tool steel microstructure by means ofapplying of conventional heat treatment in combination with the subsequent laser heat treatment so that the mainproperties will be improved.The experimental materials will be created with three groups of tool steels which are determined for the coldwork. The first group will be consist of carbon steel with carbon containing up to 0.7 wt%, the second groups willbe low-alloy steels, and the third group will be the medium alloy steels. These materials will be treatment byrecommended conventional heat procedures. Subsequently, the materials will be subjected to the treatment bylaser beam in order to melting the surface or heating the surface to the selected temperature of austenite as afunction of technological parameters of laser treatment. For each material variations will be defined the optimalparameters of laser treatment in order to increase wear resistance of steel. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018 |
| Vplyv mikroštruktúry TOO v modifikovaných 9Cr oceliach na porušovanie | |
| Influence of the HAZ microstructure on degradation of modified 9Cr steels | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Ševc Peter, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the study of the processes operating on the microstructure and substructure levels in modified 9Cr steels and their influence on the failure of the material. Its intention is to investigate the interconnections among the microstructure, substructure, secondary phase precipitation and hydrogen environment influence in the individual parts of the weld HAZ during degradation processes. The research results could be used at the degradation evaluation of the experimental materials and their welds in connection with the research group former projects results performed on the real weld joints from the view of their sensitivity to the failure during the thermal and mechanical straining. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018 |
| Vplyv parametrov laserového zvárania na štruktúru a vlastnosti zvarových spojov moderných ocelí pre automobilový priemysel | |
| Influence of laser welding parameters on microstructure and properties of welded joints of advanced steels for automotive industry | |
| 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 |
| Vývoj a výskum kovových skiel a nanokryštalických materiálov | |
| Development and research on metallic glasses and nanocrystalline materials | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018 |
| SVE-Sn – Vývoj novej generácie spojov výkonovej elektroniky s použitím neštandardných zliatin na báze cínu | |
| Development of new generation joints of power electronics using nonsandard Sn-based alloys | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the proposed project is to develop new types of nonstandard lead-free solder alloys based on Sn with different content of intermetallic compounds, and to develop new generation of quality solder joints as well as a functioning testing electronic module in the field of power electronics. A detailed study on solder joints in power electronics has not yet been performed and it represents an entirely new approach, since as a solder alloy there is an alloy with different content of intermetallic compounds prepared by a rapid cooling method. In the newgeneration of solder joints based on alloys with standard composition and high content of intermetallic compounds, using the process of isothermal solidification, the major potential lies in their temperature resistance at least until 200°C. Future results of functioning testing electronic module as well as the results of thermomechanical stress simulation, comparative analysis of electrical and mechanical properties, and microstructure of joints, will be confronted with the results of a comprehensive analysis of the developed solder alloys and intermetallic compounds. As a guarantee of the proposed project fulfillment, there is a previous experience of the research team in the area of electrotechnologies and materials, and intensive cooperation with an industrial partner which is a client of the project. Development of the new generation of solder joints in power electronics will find its direct use in the industrial production as well as in many other clients. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2015 – 30.6.2018 |
| ZKVAVESE – Zvýšenie kvality výstrižkov a efektívnosti strihania elektroplechov | |
| Increasing the quality of cut-outs and effectiveness of cutting electric sheets | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Džupon Miroslav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Electric tractions (motors) are inseparable part of many devices from the motor for home appliances through theelectric motors for machines and equipment to electric motors for electric vehicles. Most of these motors consistof the rotor and stator, which are based on the cut-outs from electrical sheets. The cut-outs are joined into therotor and stator bundles. When making the bundles, the important factor is the quality of cutting surface, whichalso influences the additional operations. It also has a significant effect on the quality parameters of electricmotors (size of losses by engine heating). The proposed project has the ambition to solve the optimization of thequality of cutting existing and new developed electrical sheets in context of the expected development ofproduction of electric vehicles. The base of the experimental part is the verification of new tool materials(including uncoated ones) for the production of the active parts of cutting tools for the purpose of increasing thequality of cutting surface and tool life and thereby increasing the efficiency of production of cut-outs fromelectrical sheets. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2015 – 30.6.2018 |
| MICONA – Multikomponentné nanokompozitné povlaky pripravené vysokoionizovanými depozičnými technológiami | |
| Multicomponent nanocomposite coatings prepared by highly ionized deposition technologies | |
| 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 |
| Modifikácia doménovej štruktúry kremíkových elektrotechnických ocelí pomocou laserového žiarenia. | |
| The modification of domain structure of silicon electrotechnical steels by laser beam. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the final magnetic losses reduction of the silicon electrotechnical steels by modification of domain structures by using laser beam. The researches will be oriented on the domain modification on the surface of silicon steels after final thermo – mechanical treatments. Moreover the microstructural and textural parameters of these steels will be not violated. The laser scribing will be application on the material surface in order to induce thermal stresses, which influence on the modification of the internal structure of magnetic domains. The final domain structures will be optimized in relation to the minimization of watt losses of the experimental material and to the optimization of thermal stresses application on the surface. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017 |
| Spekané biologicky odbúrateľné materiály na báze práškového železa. | |
| Sintered biologically degradable materials based on the iron powders. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017 |
| Termodynamická analýza a modelovanie fázového diagramu ternárneho systému Fe-B-Mn a verifikácia databázy pre termodynamické výpočty komplexných systémov experimentálnou analýzou zliatin typu Fe-B-X-Y (X, Y=V, Cr, C, Mn). | |
| Thermodynamic analysis and modelling of phase diagram for Fe-B-Mn ternary system and verification database for thermodynamic calculations of complex systems by experimental analysis of Fe-B-X-Y (X,Y=V, Cr, C, Mn) alloys. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Homolová Viera, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project links to the previous projects dealing with modelling of Fe-B-X (X= V, Cr, C) ternary systems. It is focused on the study of the phases and phase eqiulibria in Fe-B-Mn ternary system. The research results contribute to the knowledge on phases existence, their chemical composition, structure and eqiulibria in the mentioned system. The main goal of the project is creation reliable parameter database for thermodynamic calculations in Fe-B-Mn ternary system by Calphad method. This database contributes to the creation of complex thermodynamic parameter database allowing more exact phase equilibria predictions for wide range of systems.Another task of the project is the experimental investigation of quaternary alloys of the Fe-B-X-Y (X, Y=V, Cr, C, Mn) type which will be used for the verification of our complex database. The complex database will be createdby merging of the databases of the Fe-B-Mn system, Fe-B-X (X= V, Cr, C) ternary systems and other existing databases. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017 |
| Účinok chemického zloženia a mikroštruktúry na náchylnosť dvojfázových ocelí ku vodíkovému krehnutiu | |
| Effect of chemical composition and microstructure on the susceptibility of dual phase steels to hydrogen embrittlement | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Rosenberg Gejza, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is aimed at research of hydrogen embrittlement (HE) of advanced high strength steels for automotive industry. The experimental program is primarily aimed at dual-phase steels. The effect of HE on strain and fracture properties of these steels will be studied in dependence on various microstructural characteristics (grain size, volume fracture, size and morphology of martensite, …). The aim of this project is to determine also the resistance of the steels against HE in different areas along the thickness of sheet (focused on the area of structural heterogeneities). Therefore, the experiments will be also conducted on miniature samples. Degradation effect of hydrogen will be examined mainly on samples with stress concentrator, which will be exposed to diverse regimes of loading (static, impact and cyclical loading). The development of local strains and size of plastic zone at cracks tip will be examined with metalography-fractography analysis and using parameters of fracture mechanics (KIC, COD,..). |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017 |
| Vplyv rozhrania keramika-uhlíkové nanoštruktúry na mechanické vlastnosti kompozitov s keramickou matricou | |
| The effect of the ceramic/carbon nanostructures interface on the mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Tatarková Monika, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017 |
| Vplyv stupňa ionizácie plazmy na štruktúru a mechanické vlastnosti MeC a MeN (Me=Ti, Cr, W) povlakov pripravovaných vysokoenergetickými pulznými PVD procesmi | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Vývoj mikroštruktúry a vlastnosti funkčných kompozitov založených na progresívnych magneticky mäkkých zliatinách | |
| Microstructure development and properties of functional composites based on progressive soft magnetic alloys | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2017 |
| ConCer – Vývoj vodivej keramiky na báze SiC | |
| Development of SiC based conductive ceramics | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.10.2013 – 30.9.2017 |
| Fázové transformácie v sol-gel R1/3(Nb, Ta)O3 keramike a tenkých filmoch na báze prvkov vzácnych zemín | |
| Phase transformation in sol-gel R1/3(Nb, Ta)O3 ceramics and thin films based on rare earth elements. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Bruncková Helena, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The main part of the project is concerned on the study of sol-gel processes during preparation of R1/3MO3 (R = La, Nd, Eu and M = Nb, Ta) precursors perovskite ceramics and thin films and the influence on polymeric M-complex on phase composition, microstructure and mechanical properties. La1/3NbO3 and La1/3TaO3 thin films will be prepared by spin-coatingmethod onto the SiO2/Si substrates from sols with different solvent (methanol, ethanol) and chelating agent (citric, tartaric acid) synthetized by polymeric complex sol-gel process. At preparation rare-earth precursos R (R = La, Nd and Eu) will be studied influence of the transformation temperature of pyrochlore R3MO7 and RMO4 phase on perovskite R1/3MO3 in final ceramics and nanocrystalline films. In addition the project will be oriented on the study of evolution of the morphology and nanoparticle size and measurement of the mechanical properties of ceramic systems by nanoindentation. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2014 – 31.12.2016 |
| Hybridné kompozitné systémy s bioskelnou zložkou | |
| Hybrid composite systems with bioglass component | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Project is focused on research and development of hybride composite systems with bioglass component applicable in reconstruction and regenerative medicine. The aim of the project is a more detailed analysis of relationships between interaction of various types of polymer phase, synthesized during preparation ofcomposites, with surface of bioglass particles and its influence on microstructure, mechanical properties and biodegradation of composites. An important part of the project is study of nanohybride composites with homogeneous silico-organic matrix formed by sol-gel synthesis. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2014 – 31.12.2016 |
| VEGA – Modelovanie napäťových stavov pri nanoindentácii a mechanickom zaťažení v kompozitných systémoch | |
| Modeling of stress state during nanoindentation and mechanical loading in composite systems (MONACO) | |
| 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 – Nanokompozity pre plazmoniku na báze chalkogénnych skiel s kovovými nanočasticami | |
| Chalcogenide glasses/netal nanoparticles nanocomposites for plasmonics | |
| 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 |
| Štúdium fázových prechodov indukovaných v keramických magnetoelektrikách chemickou substitúciou a teplotnými zmenami | |
| Investigation of phase transitions induced in magnetoelectric ceramics by chemical substitution and temperature changes | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The main goal of the proposed research is to identify and describe the fundamental mechanisms involved in phase transitions in rare earth substituted BiFeO3 magnetoelectrics. Multifunctional ceramics will be prepared bymodified solid-state reaction with the selected lanthanides and various concentrations of substituting element. A thorough analysis of the dielectric response measured in wide frequency and temperature ranges will be carried out in order to evaluate the basic processes related to the magnetoelectric coupling. The effect of the introduction of rare earth ions in BiFeO3 on the phase evolution and magnetic ordering will be investigated in relation to both the rare earth concentration and variation in temperature. Understanding fundamental structure-property relationships and their connection to the stoichiometric composition would allow fabricating multifunctional ceramics with improved magnetoelectric properties for potential applications in microelectronics and spintronics. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2014 – 31.12.2016 |
| Vplyv chemického zloženia a tepelného spracovania na odolnosť voči oxidácii moderných keramických materiálov na báze karbidu kremičitého | |
| Influence of chemical composition and heat treatment on the oxidation resistance of advanced silicon carbide based ceramics | |
| 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 |
| VIPD – Vplyv intenzívnych plastických deformácií na formovanie štruktúry a vlastnosti progresívnych kompozitných nanomateriálových sústav | |
| Effect of intensive plastic deformations on microstructure and properties of advanced composite nanomaterial systems | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Ballóková Beáta, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project aim is to contribute to the description of deformation behavior and failure mechanisms of materials prepared by intensive plastic deformation especially with regard to interaction of solidified phases withnanocomposite matrix.The basis of the project is the main research in the area of microstructure, substructure and texture changes analysis with the aim of formation of the high-angle nanograins matrix composites based on Mg (AZ61, AZ91,AM60) with various volume ratios of Al2O3 by the intensive plastic deformation process. Focus will be devoted to evaluation of the mechanical properties and “in situ” micromechanisms failures fundamentals.Local mechanical properties, kinetics and mechanism of superplasticity, creep behavior of composites using the method of "small punch", as well as tribological parameters will be tested. Composites based on Al (Al-Al4C3) willbe simultaneosly analysed, too. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2014 – 31.12.2016 |
| Výskum procesov degradácie moderných nanokompozitných multivrstiev v tavenine zlievárenských zliatin hliníka. | |
| Investigation of degradation processes of advanced nanocomposite mutilayers in melt of aluminum foundry alloys. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The objective of the project is to study the partial processes occurring in the interaction of aluminum melt with advanced PVD coatings deposited onto the substrate used for the production of cores for forms and ejectors.There will be analysed the local tribological and mechanical properties of systems melt – coating-substrate depending on the variability of the process of preparation, composition and application as a result of the environmental influence. The main benefits of the project will include the selection and testing of advancedmultilayer and nanocomposite coatings deposited on samples from steels for hot working and testing their resistance in molten aluminum. Preferred features of this steel group coated by optimal types of coatings will pose the combination of properties such as high abrasive wear resistance and superior protection against thermal shocks, which are essential factors influencing lifetime of functional components of forms for metal casting under pressure. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2014 – 31.12.2016 |
| AMETIST – Biologicky odbúrateľné kovové materiály pripravené práškovými technológiami | |
| Biodegradable metallic materials prepared by powder technologies | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Project webpage: | http://ametist.saske.sk |
| Duration: | 1.7.2012 – 31.12.2015 |
| FRACTO – Interpretovanie a klasifikovanie porušovania spekaných ocelí | |
| Interpretation and classification of the failure of sintered steels | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Morphological and theoretical interpretation of micromechanical and physical nature of the failure and fracture of compact metallic and non-metallic materials are exactly worked out. Consistent study of the literature showed that there are not yet completely processed and interpreted failure mechanisms and fracture of sintered steels in terms of microstructure, its specific peculiarities and loading conditions. The object of the project is to create a set of information on the failure mechanisms of sintered steels, interpreting them on the basis of microstructural fracture mechanics and classify in relation to the structure and loading conditions. A part of the project solution will be processing of documentation of morphological composition of the fracture surface of different types of sintered steels and explanation its substance. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2014 – 31.12.2015 |
| Lokálne mechanické vlastnosti kostného cementu | |
| Local mechanical properties of bone cement | |
| 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 |
| KoroDENT – Mechanizmy korózie a mikromechanické vlastnosti dentálnych materiálov | |
| Mechanisms of corrosion and micromechanical properties of dental materials | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Tatarková Monika, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2012 – 31.12.2015 |
| Modifikácia štruktúr teplom-ovplyvnenej oblasti zvarových spojov moderných 9Cr feritických žiarupevných ocelí s bórom za účelom zlepšenia ich creepovej odolnosti a húževnatosti | |
| Modification of the heat-affected zone microstructures of welded joints of advanced 9Cr ferritic creep-resistant steels with boron for the purpose of their creep-resistance and toughness improvement | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Falat Ladislav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Ferritic 9Cr creep-resistant steels are used in energy industry for the construction of highly efficient supercritical boilers. The problems during creep of welded joints of these steels include degradation of their properties and premature type IV failure in heat-affected zone (HAZ). The most recent research results worldwide indicate the possibility of solution of mentioned problems by boron alloying which effect is not completely understood. The aim of present project is to study the boron effect in base materials and the influence of post-weld heat treatment on the HAZ microstructures and properties modification. Different HAZ microstructural states will be prepared by simulation heat treatment and thermophysical simulation of base materials. The individual material states will be characterised with respect to their microstructure and phase stability supported by thermodynamic modelling using Calphad method and also with regard to their mechanical properties and creep resistance. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2013 – 31.12.2015 |
| Príprava a charakterizácia nanoštruktúrovaných funkčných vrstiev | |
| Preparation and characterization of nanostructured functional layers | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2015 |
| PROMALLOY – Progresívne magneticky mäkké materiály na báze viaczložkových zliatin | |
| Progresive soft magnetic materials base on multicomponent alloys | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Strečková Magdaléna, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Perspective soft magnetic composites (SMCs) for various electrotechnical applications are designed as ferromagnetic powder particles coated by very thin dielectric layer. The basic parameters of such prepared SMCs are low coercivity, high value of saturation magnetization and of complex permeability. One of the most important electrical parameter is the high value of specific resistivity, which is ensured by a minimum content of appropriately selected electrical insulating coating with respect to the individual ferromagnetic powder particles completely isolated from each other. The present project is concerned with preparation and overall characterization of SMCs from i) preparation of a ferromagnetic material, ii) through the chemical synthesis of dielectric coatings and the coating process on powder particles, iii) up to final characterization of magnetic, electrical and mechanical properties of the prepared SMCs. Soft magnetic powder material (SMM) will be represented by Permalloy-type alloy (NiFe) with addition of suitable additives prepared by high energetic milling. SMM will be characterized from the microstructure and morphology point of view by use of SEM an XRD analysis. The resulting structural characteristics will be confronted with magnetic properties. The excellent SMM will be selected from prepared alloying powder and further coated by electrically insulating layer. Theprepared core/shell powders will be compacted by powder metallurgical methods (cold uniaxial pressing) and finally heat treatment. The final SMCs will be characterized from material, electrical and last but not least magnetic point of view with regard to a design of functional SMCs for the applications at moderately high frequencies. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2015 |
| KONANIB – Štúdium mechanických a lomových vlastností nanokeramických kompozitov spevnených nanotrubičkami nitridu bóru | |
| Investigation of mechanical and fracture behaviour of nanoceramic composites reinforced by boron nitride nanotubes | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Tatarko Peter, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2015 |
| Štúdium štruktúry a teplotnej stability kovových skiel a nanokryštalických materiálov. | |
| Study of microstructure and thermal stability of metallic glasses and nanocrystalline materials | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Ďurišin Juraj, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Project is oriented on study microstructure and thermal stability of the selected metallic alloys with disorderedstructure. One group will be alloys with high disordered structure in particular metallic glasses based on Zr. Thesecond group will be materials which structure is partially disordered, dispersion strengthened nanocrystallinecomposites based on Cu and Al. Macro and microstructure, thermal stability and local mechanical properties ofthese materials will be characterized by means of standard methods applicable in material science: opticalmicroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, simultaneous thermal analysis,X-ray diffraction, micro and nanoindentation. Atomic structure and thermal stability of the metallic glasses will becomplexly characterized. Experimental data will be obtained by advanced techniques like: high energy X-raydiffraction, X-ray absorption spectroscopy measured at absorption edges of elements present in the sampleand/or neutron diffraction |
| Duration: | 1.1.2013 – 31.12.2015 |
| BIMETAL – Štúdium zvarov a tepelne ovplyvnených zón bimetalov | |
| Study of welds and heat effected zones of bimetals | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Saksl Karel, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The main aim of the presented project are consultations of reached results of welds analysesand heat influenced zones of industrially and explosively welded bimetals by use of X-raydiffraction utilizing synchrotron source and comparison of our results from light and electronmicroscopy (SEM) with results obtained in the ÚMV SAV Košice. Czech side could realisemechanical tests (fatigue, hydrogen induced cracking, light microscopy and basic fracturesurfaces evaluation and structural phases using SEM). The Slovak side could first of all securenon-destructive material evaluation, then welds (analyses using synchrotron, transmissionelectron microscopy, EBSD and X-ray diffraction). From mechanical tests the ÚMV SAV Košice would be focused on local mechanical properties. During solution experiences from field which have had a long time tradition on both sides would be exchange. Two material types (Ti + anticorrosion steel and Ti + C-Mn steel) after two heat treatment ways and tested at two fatigue life time types and evaluated on hydrogen response (hydrogen induced cracking, then HIC according NACE Standart TM 0284-2011) would be taken into consideration. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2015 |
| Vysokopevné elektrotechnické ocele pre elektromobily a hybridné pohony . | |
| High-strength electro-technical steels for electric vehicles and hybrid motors. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on the microstructural design of high-strength electrical steels for hybrid motors and electric vehicles. Within the proposed project the original concept of high-strength electrical steel based on composite gradient microstructure substructure and texture through the sheet thickness arrangement, will be designed. The central part is characterized by coarse-grained microstructure with high intensity cubic texture component reinforced by coherent Cu precipitates and solid solution, characterized by excellent electromagnetic parameters. Subsurface area will consist of fine-grained microstructure reinforced by incoherent AlN precipitates and solid solution of Si, Al, Cu in the ferrite. This area is characterized by high strength characteristics and good resistance to fatigue rupture.To achieve the selected composite system a sequence of structure creation will be designed and implemented. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2013 – 31.12.2015 |
| HECOSTE – Vysokopevné elektrotechnické kompozitné ocele | |
| High-strength electro-technical composite steels | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project focuses on the microstructural design of high-strength steels for electrical motors for hybrid and electric vehicles. The proposed project will be designed the original concept of high-strength electrical steel based composite arrangement gradient microstructure, substructure and texture of the sheet thickness .. The central part is characterized by coarse-grained microstructure with high intensity cubic texture component reinforced coherent Cu precipitates and solid solution, characterized by excellent electromagnetic parameters. Subsurface area will consist of fine-grained microstructure reinforced incoherent precipitates and AlN solid solution of Si, Al, Cu in the ferrite. This area is characterized by high strength characteristics and good resistance to fatigue poušeniu.To achieve the selected composite system will be designed and implemented a sequence of processes štrukturotvorných / diffusion, recrystallization, deformation-induced grain boundary motion, precipitation, the interaction of grain boundaries with precipitates, selective growth of grains /.They analyzed the electromagnetic, strength and fatigue characteristics. Will be developed a comprehensive model of the complex microstructure of electromagnetic nature, strength and fatigue characteristics of high strength electrical steel composite construction. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2012 – 31.12.2015 |
| SiNGra – Vývoj nitridu kremičitého s prídavkom multivrstiev grafénu | |
| Development of Si3N4 with addition of graphene platelets | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Tatarková Monika, PhD. |
| Annotation: | One of the ways how to improve the mechanical properties of silicon nitride is by formation of composite systems. After the discovery of graphene with its unique mechanical and electrical properties the investigation of graphene as a filler of different materials has started. Present research confirms the significant improvement of the mechanical and electrical properties of the polymer with graphene filler. It is expected that the incorporation of graphene platelets into the silicon nitride matrix improves the fracture toughness which should considerably broaden the potential application of ceramic materials. The aim of the project is to develop materials with the excellent fracture mechanical properties as well as functional properties. The parameter of the processing route and the complex of mechanical properties which are necessary for the estimation of application possibilities will be the results of the project. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2012 – 31.12.2015 |
| PROMATECH – Výskumné centrum progresívnych materiálov a technológií pre súčasné a budúce aplikácie „PROMATECH“ | |
| Research Centre of Advanced Materials and Technologies for Recent and Future Applications „PROMATECH“ | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 30.8.2013 – 31.7.2015 |
| APONAZEP – Aplikácia progresívnych povlakov nástrojov pre zvýšenie efektívnosti a produktivity lisovania plechov z moderne koncipovaných materiálov | |
| Application of progressive tool coatings for increasing the effectiveness and productivity of forming sheets made of modern materials | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Džupon Miroslav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | Project solves problems of forming process optimisation and increasing of forming dies lifetime by application of thin coatings to die´s contact surfaces and researches interaction of tribologic pair die surface-sheet surface.Within the project will be researched coated steel sheets (galvanized, tin) as well as aluminium alloys sheets used in automotive and consumers industry. Tribologic system die surface-sheet surface will be researched from the view their surface topology, adhesive and abrasive wearing and deformation and failure mechanisms of die and sheet coatings. Research of active die parts will be focused to coating-die material system in initial state, after deposition conventionial coating based on Ti-Al-N and after deposition new composite coatings based on TiN, TiCN and TiAlN.These coating will be researched before and mechanical loading and after working condition simulation. Modern experimental techniques will be used to diagnose system coating-die material degradation under known qualitative stress distribution in analysed area. Experimentally measurable strength and structural parameters of coating-die material will be identified, that have dominant influence to processed sheets surface quality and die´s lifetime. Wearing tests laboratory results of coatings will be correlated to results of forming dies coatings loading under industial and semi-industrial conditions. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2012 – 30.6.2015 |
| CE SAV – Centrum fyziky nízkych teplôt a materiálového výskumu v extrémnych podmienkach (CFNT-MVEP) | |
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| Program: | Centrá excelentnosti SAV |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 4.8.2011 – 30.6.2015 |
| MIKROMATEL – Progresívna technológia prípravy mikrokompozitných materiálov pre elektrotechniku | |
| Advanced technology of preparation of micro-composite materials for electrotechnics | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Project webpage: | http://www.imr.saske.sk/project/mikromatel/index.html |
| Duration: | 1.12.2010 – 31.3.2015 |
| Hodnotenie deformačných a lomových vlastností dvojfázových ocelí prostredníctvom miniatúrnych vzoriek | |
| Evaluation of strain and fracture properties of dual-phase steels on miniature samples. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Rosenberg Gejza, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is aimed at research of the effect of various microstructural characteristics (feritte grain size, volume percentage, distribution morphology, percentage of carbon in martensite) on deformation and fracture properties of dual-phase steels. Experiments will be mostly conducted on miniature samples (with and without stress concentrator) which enable us to evaluate the local properties of structural heterogeneities across the thickness of the sheet. The main goal of the project is to evaluate interactive effect of structure/thickness of sheet and evaluate the effect of structure on strain and fracture properties of dual-phase steels which were exposed to different regimes of loading (static, impact, cyclical loading). Development of local strain and size of plastic zone at cracks tip will be examined by metalography-fractography analysis. The parameters of elastic and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics will be used to evaluate the particular stages of damage, as well as failure of samples. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014 |
| Kovové biomateriály pripravené práškovými technológiami | |
| Metallic biomaterials prepared by powder-processing techniques | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014 |
| Mechanické vlastnosti zubnej skloviny a syntetických zubných výplní | |
| Mechanical properties of tooth enamel and synthetic dental materials | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014 |
| Príprava, mikroštruktúra a vlastnosti magnetických kompozitov na báze práškového železa. | |
| Preparation, microstructure and properties of magnetic composites based on iron powders. | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project is the study of correlation of powder morphology,microstructure and properties of SMC.Composite powders prepared by chemical methods will be compacted using advanced technology of microwave sintering.Project will focus on:a)study of methods for preparation of composite powders related to their physical and technological properties b)study of the influence of modern compaction methods on microstructure of SMC in comparison with conventional pressing and sintering c)study of changes in electric,magnetic and mechanical properties of composites in dependence on technology of preparation d)correlation of technological parameters,morphology,microstructure a physical properties of SMC.Methods:quantification of morphology and microstructure using image analysis stereology;analysis of electric and mechanical properties.Project will help to explain the microstructure development patterns and nature of changes in the properties of SMC with the aim to achieve homogeneity and isotropy of properties. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014 |
| Termodynamický opis systémov B-Cr a Fe-B-Cr | |
| Thermodynamic description of B-Cr and Fe-B-Cr systems | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Homolová Viera, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project connects with the project:"Thermodynamic analysis of binary and ternary systems with boron" and deals with study of phases and phase equlibria in Fe-B-Cr system and in B-Cr subsystem. Main goal of the project is the development of reliable database of parameters for thermodynamic calculations for Fe-B-Cr ternary system and the extension of knowledge on the existence of chromium borides, their chemical composition, structures and phase equilibria in the investigated systems. This system is one of subsystems of complex steels containing boron, including white iron, austenitic stainless steels, hard layers, number of soft magnetic alloys etc. The new-created database contributes to the development and reassessment of extensive database of thermodynamic parameters for prediction of phase equilibria for wide range of systems. Achieved data alow the application of thermodynamic and kinetic modelling at the study and development of new materials, as well. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014 |
| MAGCOMP – Mikroštruktúra a vlastnosti mikro a nano-kompozitných materiálov pre stredofrekvenčné magnetické aplikácie | |
| Microstructure and properties of poder micro and nano-composite materials for middle frequency aplications | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The main goal of the project is preparation of isotropic PM micro- and nano-composite materials with optimal distribution of insulation compound with favourable complex of magnetic and mechanical properties for middle frequency magnetic applications. Preparation of powder composite magnetic materials by chemical way will be realized: a) „nanocasting“ of magnetic particles in porous matrix, b) sol-gel method resulted to the preparation of Fe/SiO2 nicro and nanoparticles with core/shell“ structure. Also hybrid composites „inorganic/polymer“ will be prepared based on coated microparticles. Prepared powders will be compacted into shape of cylinder, ring and prism by application of simple cycle of cold pressing and thermal treatment by microwave heating to achieve needful structure and strength, elimination of distortion in Fe lattice and residual stresses. The project proposal imposes interdisciplinary approach of analysis of physical-chemical properties in dependence on size of structural elements of investigated materials. Applied methods will provide knowledge about properties of investigated structures those up to no were not enough examined by these methods. Magneto-structural correlation and magnetic interactions in materials with different degree of size of magnetic active compounds will be explained. Explanation of magnetic interactions will lead to the explanation of macroscopic parameters in direct and alternating magnetic fields under different physical conditions. |
| Project webpage: | http://www.imr.saske.sk/project/magcomp/index.htm |
| Duration: | 1.5.2011 – 31.10.2014 |
| BioNitrid – Vývoj kompozitných biomateriálov na báze nitridu kremičitého | |
| Development of composite biomaterials based on silicon nitride | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Tatarková Monika, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.5.2011 – 31.10.2014 |
| Ústavy SAV – modernizácia infraštruktúry a vnútroného vybavenia učební pre lepšie podmienky vzdelávania | |
| Institutes of Slovak Academy of Sciences in Košice – the modernization of the infrastrukture and internal equipment of teaching facilities to improve aducation | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | JUDr. Gajdošová Glória |
| Duration: | 1.8.2009 – 30.4.2014 |
| VUKONZE – Centrum výskumu účinnosti integrácie kombinovaných systeémov obnoviteľných zdrojov energií | |
| Research Centrum for Combinated and Renewable Resources of Energy | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | In frame of the activity named as “Investigation of isotropic electrotechnical steels type semi-finish possessing improved electromagnetic properties” will be conducted research at IMR SAS. The activity will be performed as a part of the project. The study will be directed on investigation of temperature and deformation induced structure development processes such as polygonisation, recrystallization, grain boundary motion and development of crystallographic texture. The experimental material will be electrotechnical steels with Si content up to 2,5 wt.%. Deformation energy will be used for selective growth of grains possessing cubic texture. The deformation energy will have a different intensity level that is dependent on elasticity modulus of differently oriented grains. Mathematical models of behavior of strain stress dependences for particular crystallographic orientations during cold rolling process will be developed. These models will be used for optimization of cold rolling process. The optimization will be done in order to obtain maximal gradient of deformation intensities between grains having cubic and deformation texture components. The gradient will provide a driving force that will be used during dynamical heat treatment. The aims will be a development of columnar microstructure with increased intensity of cubic texture components. The experimentally treated materials will be subjected to electromagnetic properties measurements. On the base the proposed research a new thermo-mechanical treatment process fro semi-finish electrical steels will be proposed. This proposed process will be economically more reasonable in comparison to the now existing ones and will provide better magnetic properties for steels with content of Si up to 2.5% wt.. The process also allows decreasing of the Si content in the quality grades (M 340 to M 560 – 50E) that in turn provides higher heat conductivity. |
| Duration: | 1.6.2010 – 31.12.2013 |
| FADNS – Formovanie a degradácia nanorozmerných štruktúr | |
| Formation and degradation nanograin size structures | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Prof. Ing. Besterci Michal, DrSc., Dr.h.c. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on quality increasing of basic research in theareas: mathematicalsimulation of stress, strain a temperature fields in the ECAP and ECAR processes, the nanostructure formation in polyedric monophasic systems by severe plastic deformation realized by ECAP and ECAR methods and its physical and mechanicalproperties, degradation of nanostructures formed by severe plastic deformation with temperatureinfluence. The experimental materials: 99,99% Cu and 99,999% Al |
| Duration: | 1.1.2011 – 31.12.2013 |
| Kompozitné systémy biocement-biopolymér s povrchovo aktívnymi aditívami | |
| Composite biocement-biopolymer systems with addition of surfactants | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of project is study of the relation between physico-chemical and mechanical properties of composite withaddition of surfactants during composite biocement-biopolymer systems (calcium phosphatecement-polyhydroxybutyrate) preparation process. The effect of surfactant on particle morphology of formedapatite phase, microstructure of interface between polymeric and inorganic composite components as well as on mechanism of processes in biocement hardening will be more detailed examined. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2011 – 31.12.2013 |
| Multiferoické materiály – príprava, štruktúra a vlastnosti substitučne modifikovaných perovskitových systémov na báze oxidu železito-bizmutitého | |
| Multiferroics – fabrication, structure and properties of substitutionally modified bismuth ferrite based materials | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kovaľ Vladimír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | The overall objectives of the proposed research are to prepare a multiferroic material that simultaneously show electric and magnetic order, to study dielectric properties of substitutionally modified bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3)-type ceramics; and to identify fundamental mechanisms and interactions responsible for magnetoelectric effect appearing in magnetoelectrics. A classic solid state reaction method will be employed to produce experimental materials. The effect of ionic substitution at the A-sites of ABO3 perovskite on spontaneous electric polarization in multiferroic Bi(1-x)LnxFeO3 systems (Ln is a substituting element) will be investigated. For A-site substitution, selected lanthanides and alkaline-earth metals are intended to be testified in various concentration profiles. AC impedance spectroscopy will be used to identify the contributions of structural elements to AC conductivity in wide frequency range and at selected temperatures, including temperatures close to phase transitions. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2011 – 31.12.2013 |
| Vplyv disperzných častíc na formovanie štruktúry a vlastností nanokompozitov pripravených metódou SPD | |
| Effect of dispersion particles on structure formation and properties of nanocomposites prepared by SPD method | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Prof. Ing. Besterci Michal, DrSc., Dr.h.c. |
| Annotation: | The essence of the proposed project is basic research in the field of modelling of severe plastic deformations (SPD) by the finite element method (FEM) and analysis of relation between SPD method (ECAP) and physical and mechanical properties. Attention will be focused on determination of the probable mechanism of the composite nanostructure formation as well as superplasticity conditions of the selected nanostructure systems. Tribological parameters, creep characteristics, local mechanical properties as well as statistical disorientation of grain boundaries will be evaluated. Cu-Al2O3, Cu-Y2O3, Glidcop, Al-Al4C3 and others will be used as experimental materials. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2011 – 31.12.2013 |
| Vplyv zvyškových napätí v Me-N a Me-C (Me = W, Cr, Ti, Al) povlakoch na ich mechanické vlastnosti | |
| The influence of the residual stresses in the nanocomposite Me-N and Me-C (Me = W, Cr, Ti, Al) coatings on their mechanical properties | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2011 – 31.12.2013 |
| Výskum vlastností kompozitných povlakov aplikovaných modernými PVD technológiami na nástrojoch práškovej metalurgie | |
| Research of the properties of composite coatings applied by advanced PVD technologies onto powder metallurgy tools | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Research of the properties of multilayer composite coatings deposited by modern PVD technologies onto tools produced by powder metallurgy (PM). Modern PVD coating technologies (ARC and LARC methods)will be used for deposition of coatings based on (Ti,Al)N with addition of Cr, Si, or as Ti substitution. The system coating–base substrate will be subjected to the research focusing on degradation of the coating surface under condition of mechanical wear. For the investigation of failure mechanisms will be used analytical methods – light, electron andtransmission microscopy, AFM to study surface morphology and its roughness, evaluation of adhesive-cohesive properties, indentation and tribological tests, mechanical bending and compression tests and tests of service life.Interpretation of mutual physical and tribological relationships within the scope of analysed systems and conditions of testing on concrete materials will contribute to the knowledge on utilization of new types of coatingsin the working process. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2011 – 31.12.2013 |
| HACONE – Vysokoteplotné nanokompozitné povlaky so zvýšenou oxidačnou odolnosťou a životnostou | |
| High temperature oxidation resistant nanocomposite coatings with improved lifetime | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.5.2011 – 31.12.2013 |
| Vývoj mikroštruktúry a fázová transformácia sol-gel prekurzorov bezolovnatých feroelektrických (K, Na)NbO3 tenkých filmov | |
| Evolution of the microstructure and phase transformation of sol-gel precursors in lead-free ferroelectric (K, Na)NbO3 thin films | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Bruncková Helena, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The main part of the project is concerned on the study of processes during preparation of lead-free ferroelectricKNbO3 (KN), NaNbO3 (NN) and (K0.5Na0.5)NbO3 (KNN) thin films from sols and their influence on the phasecomposition and microstructure. Environmental acceptable KNN thin films will be prepared by spin-coatingmethod onto the Al2O3 and SiO2/Si substrates from sols with different concentration, synthetized by sol-gelprocess from acetates of K and Na with polymeric Nb-complex. For the preparation of the films will be appliedmodified Pechini method utilized by Nb-ethylene glycol-tartarate complex instead of the classical citrate method.In addition the project will be oriented on the study of transformation processes on amorphous films afterpyrolysis and final 1-3 layered KNN nanocrystalline films with the perovskite phase and development of theirmicrostructure. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2011 – 31.12.2013 |
| Centrum excelentnosti biomedicínskych technológií | |
| Center of excellence of biomedical technologies | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 15.11.2010 – 31.10.2013 |
| Centrum excelentnosti pre keramiku, sklo a silikátové materiály | |
| Centre of Excellence of Cearmics, Glasses and Silicates | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2010 – 31.8.2013 |
| NMTE – Nové materiály a technológie pre energetiku | |
| New Materials and Technology for energetics | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Aims o the project are: 1. Technology of nanostructured bulk superconductors for energy storage 2. Biological battery based on renewable biological products 3. New trafo-steel modified by nanoparticles 4. Cooling and insulating medium based on magnetic fluid for high power transformers.Activities, carried out at IMR SAS in frame of the project, are targeted on scientific knowledge transfer into proposal of a financially favorable technological process of grain oriented electrical steels production. The activities are manly related to area of microstructure and crystallographic texture evolution of the steels. The originality of the approach is based on an assumption of deformation induced grain boundary motion of ferrite grains. This phenomenon will be combined with pinning effect of nano-particles of micro alloyed elements and will be used for selective growth of (110) [001] oriented grains. Effective distribution parameters of the inhibition system and lower dissolution temperatures of these particles will allow to control of abnormal grain growth of the Goss grains at lover temperature and significantly shorter time temperature expositions. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2010 – 31.8.2013 |
| SVIP – Slovenská výskumno-inovačná platforma pre trvalo udržateľné surovinové zdroje | |
| Slovak Research-Innovation Platform on Sustainable Mineral Resources | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2010 – 30.6.2013 |
| nanoCEXmatII – Budovanie infraštruktúry Centra excelentnosti progresívnych materiálov s nano a submikrónovou štruktúrou | |
| Infrastructure Improving of Centre of Excellence of Advanced Materials with Nano- and Submicron- Structure | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.5.2010 – 30.4.2013 |
| Degradácia a porušovanie heterogénnych zvarových spojov P92/316H s prídavným materiálom na báze Ni | |
| Degradation and filure of dissimilar weld joints P92/312H with Ni-based filler metal | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Výrostková Anna, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Description of microstructure degradation and failure mechanism of dissimilar weld joints ferrite/Ni-base filler metal/austenite in creep conditions after two kinds of PWHT. Detailed study of interfacial localities. Thermodynamic and kinetic modelling of the microstructure evolution. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2010 – 31.12.2012 |
| Mikroštruktúrny dizajn progresívnych izotrópnych elektrotechnických ocelí. | |
| Microstructure design of progressive isotropic electrotechnical steels | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on controlled evolution of microstructure and crystallographic texture in the isotropic electrotechnical steels possessing high permeability for use in electric motors with higher efficiency. Mechanisms of deformation induced and thermo activated grain boundary motion will be used during controlled development of microstructure of selective abnormal grain growth process. This will be done in order to achieve predominant intensity of (100) [0vw] and so called Goss (110) [001] texture components with simultaneous decrease of deformation texture (111) [0vw]. The mentioned crystallographic orientation will provide improvement of watt losses parameters as well as magnetic induction with simultaneous decreasing of alloying elements that will have positive impact on decreasing of heat conduction coefficient of the final material. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2010 – 31.12.2012 |
| Odolnosť proti tečeniu a tepelným šokom žiarovo-lisovaných Si3N4-SiC kompozitov s prídavkom oxidov vzácnych zemín | |
| The study of the creep behaviour and thermal shock resistance of Si3N4-SiC composites with rare-earth oxide additives | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Tatarková Monika, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2010 – 31.12.2012 |
| Štruktúrna stabilita nanokryštalických kovových materiálov pripravených progresívnou práškovou technológiou | |
| Structure stability of nanocrystalline metal materials prepared by progressive powder technology | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Ďurišin Juraj, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Creation and development of the ultrafine structured powders with metallic matrix and secondary phase, preparedby progressive technology based on mechano-chemical processes combining phase transformation, refinementof a matrix and homogenization of secondary phase in one operation. Analysis of dispersed particles, theirinfluence on the powder nanostructure thermal stabilization, suppression of fast grain coarsening during sinteringprocess as well as at the straining material at high temperatures. Analysis of particle/matrix interfaces in the lightof effective mechanism of grain boundaries strengthening. Elucidation of the mechanisms among the production,microstructure and microhardness at bulk nanocrystalline materials designed for high-temperature applications. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2010 – 31.12.2012 |
| Tribologické vlastnosti keramických nanoštruktúrnych kompozitov | |
| Tribological properties of ceramic nanostructured composites | |
| 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 |
| Zvýšenie kvality využívania sofistikovaných zariadení a metód vo výskume a výučbe na ÚMV SAV | |
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| Program: | Štrukturálne fondy EÚ Vzdelávanie |
| Project leader: | Ing. Výrostková Anna, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2012 |
| Technológia prípravy elektrotechnických ocelí s vysokou permeabilitou určených pre elektromotory s vyššou účinnosťou | |
| Technology of preparation of electrotechnical steels possessing high permeability for high affectivity electromotors. | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on oriented research and development of progressive electrotechnical steel possessing goal-directed microstructures, textures and substructures parameters that provide excellent application properties. The application is aimed on high efficient electrical gears used in electrotechnical, energetic and automobile industry areas. This bears a great importance not only on Slovak Republic but in whole Europe Union scale. Within connection with knowledge transfer to economic area, an increase of produced product quality is expected. The quality improvement could be achieved at recent or even lower production costs that will lead to increasing of product competitiveness. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2010 – 30.6.2012 |
| Pokročilé implantáty s naočkovanými kmeňovými bunkami na regeneráciu a rekonštrukciu tvrdých tkanív | |
| Advanced implants seeded with stem cells for hard tissue regeneration and reconstruction | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2010 – 31.3.2012 |
| Iniciácia, subkritický rast, koalescencia a šírenie mikrotrhlín pri únavovom namáhaní spekaných Fe-Cr-Mn-Mo ocelí | |
| Initiation, Subcritical Growth, Coalescence and Propagation of Fatigue Microcracks in Sintered Fe-Cr-Mn-Mo-C Steels | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project objective is a microscopic study of initiation, subcritical growth and coalescence of microcracks andcrack propagation in fatigue loading of Powder Metallurgy Fe-Cr-Mn-Mo-C alloys. These will be based onFe-Cr-Mo prealloyed powders with additions of Fe-Mn-C master alloy powder such as to sinter with a transientliquid phase. The main topics: a) effect of master alloy addition and sintering conditions on microstructure andfatigue properties; b) microscopic analysis of fatigue failure stages at selected stress amplitudes and increasingnumber of cycles up to failure; calculation of the microstructural stress intensity factors Ka; c) modelling of shortcrack behaviour, measurement and calculation of critical crack sizes; d) correlation of chemical composition,processing parameters and microstructure with failure micromechanisms and macromechanical fatigueproperties. It is expected that original knowledge about these relations in sintered steels will be attained. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2009 – 31.12.2011 |
| Štúdium kompaktizácie mikrokompozitných materiálov na báze Fe práškov | |
| Compaction of microcomposite materials based on iron powder | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Bureš Radovan, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project objective is study microcomposite materials (MM) compaction with special physical properties based on Fe and Fe alloyed powders with insulation coated layer based on inorganic or organic compounds. Conventional and innovated methods of pressing and sintering will be used. Key attention will be focused on a) study of morphological, microstructural and chemical changes in relation to pressure and temperature as main compaction parameters, b) quantification of MM microstructure, c) explanation of processes performing in interphase regions during compaction, d) correlation of compaction parameters, microstructure and properties of MM. Methodics: quantification of compressibility and sinterability, LOM, SEM+EDS, image analysis, stochastic stereological methods, mechanical,electrical and magnetic properties. It is expected that project will contribute to explanation of compaction patterns of MM with goal to achieve homogeneous and defective free microstructure and isotropic materials properties |
| Duration: | 1.1.2009 – 31.12.2011 |
| DIMONI – Štúdium modifikácie makroštruktúry kovových a polovodičových systémov pomocou legovania prímesnými atómami | |
| Studies of diffusion of modifying atoms and microstructure of metal-based and semiconductor-based alloys | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Mgr. Petryshynets Ivan, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project is focused on characterization of nano-scale precipitates and grain boundary segregdation of carbon in non-oriented electrical steel (NO ES) and development of an empirical model for assessment of relation between their morphology and core loss. Two groups of main objectives will be investigated by joint efforts of the Slovak and Slovenian groups. First, since magnetic properties of NO ES is very dependent on second phase particles (precipitates). Precipitates can have negative effects because they limit the grain growth during the final annealing and the direct negative effect is pinning of domain wall movements. The aim of the project therefore is to investigate the (nano)structures of NO ES in order to characterize the non-metallic inclusions and precipitate populations in ferrite matrix and determine the size, morphology, quantity and distribution. Purpose of the project is to produce a model for assessment of relation between size and morphology of the inclusions and (nano)precipitates and core loss.The second group of objectives consists in the studies of segregations of carbon on grain boundaries. A quite important role plays a carbon segragation at interfaces in the NO ES. This solute elemnt has an enormous effect on grain boundary migration and even very small ammount of concentration may significantly affects the recrystallization or grain growth phenomenta taking place in the NO steel during its heat treatment. However the knowladge of whow and whther indeed the carbon influence the grain boundary migration, even at small concentrations, in steel is still radumentary. This draws a need to sudy more deeply the presnce of carbon, even at small concentrations, in NO ES.Hence, the prospective results could lead to significant improvement in microstructure and texture control which have a direct affect on electromagnetic properties of NO ES. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2010 – 31.12.2011 |
| Termodynamický opis systémov B-C a Fe-B-C | |
| Thermodynamic description of the B-C and Fe-B-C systems | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Homolová Viera, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project knots on project: ” Thermodynamic analysis of binary and ternary systems with boron”, and deals with study of phase and phase equilibria in the Fe-B-C system and in B-C subsystem. It contributes to the extension of knowledge about existence of stable and metastable phases (borides, borcarbides, carbides of boron), their chemical compositions, structures and phase equilibria in the investigated systems. The main goal of the project is development of reliable database of parameters for thermodynamic calculations for Fe-B-C ternary system, which is subsystem of all steel containing of boron and also subsystem of some amorphous magnetic materials. The new-created database contributes to the development of extensive database of thermodynamic parameters for prediction of phase equilibria for wide range of systems. Acquired data will have wide application for thermodynamic and kinetic modelling at the study and development of new materials. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2009 – 31.12.2011 |
| Únavové vlastnosti nízkouhlíkových ultra vysokopevných pokrokových ocelí | |
| Fatigue properties of low carbon advanced ultrahigh strength steels | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Rosenberg Gejza, CSc. |
| Annotation: | This project is oriented on the development of new low carbon without any silicon addition ultra-high-strength multiphase steels that belong to the group of Advanced high strength steels which are primary designated for automotive industry. The objective of project is to appreciate the measure of effect of chemical composition, of mode of thermomechanically controlled forming and cooling, of combined effect of cold rolling with selected ways of heat treatments on microstructure, mechanical and fatigue properties. The influence of variously processing regimes of steels on activation of the individual strengthening mechanisms and of the level localized plastic deformation at failure will be investigated by use of grid strain analysis method and measuring of the plastic zone size ahead crack-tips or notch root. The main objective of this project is focused on the optimization of microstructure for purpose of achieving the trade-off balance between strength-ductility and fatigue properties of multiphase steels. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2009 – 31.12.2011 |
| Výroba, štruktúra a vlastnosti kompozitov s kovovou matricou, pripravených z povlakovaných, nanoštruktúrnych alebo amorfných surovín. | |
| Processing, structure and properties of metal matrix composites originating from coated, nanostructured or amorphous raw materials | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project deals with metal matrix composites made by powder metallurgy from coated, nanostructured or amorphous materials. Metals with nanostructured or amorphous reinforcements represent a relatively new and yet poorly understood class of materials. The project is oriented on fundamentals rather than on a specific composite development. The aim is to answer the questions: How is the powder-mass\’ behavior related to properties of individual coated, nanostructured or amorphous particles? What are the fundamental processes during compaction and sintering of such powders and how do they affect the product’s microstructure? What are the basic links between microstructure and macroscopic properties of metals with coated, nanostructured or amorphous reinforcements?Both experimental and theoretical means will be used to reach the project goals. Experiments combined with a theoretical study of model systems should contribute to the understanding of properties and potential of a given class of materials. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2009 – 31.12.2011 |
| nanoCEXmat – Centrum excelentnosti progresívnych materiálov s nano a submikrónovou štruktúrou | |
| Centrum of advanced materials with nano and submicron sized structure | |
| Program: | EU Structural Funds Research & Development |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 20.5.2009 – 30.6.2011 |
| COMMICRO – Kompaktizácia a vlastnosti mikrokompozitných materiálov | |
| Compactizing and Properties of Microcomposite Powder Materials | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project is a basic research in the area of development of microcomposite materials prepared via powder metallurgy by application of ceramics coatings and utilization of commercial Somaloy powders. Project solution will be focused on: a) preparation of coated powders (ceramic coating) with defined ratio of coating/substrate and preparation of systems based on commercial Somaloy powder at binder application; b) microscopic study of physical properties of the substrate/coating system (thickness, distribution, coating cohesion); c) optimization of coating parameters and determination of suitable type and amount of binder; d) compactizing of coated powders (ceramic/Fe) and systems based on Soamloy powder with binder addition (e.g. heat hardenable resins); e) study of micromechanical behaviour of interphase areas of coating/substrate at pressing and quantification of densification processes, analysis of the effect of binder addition; f) study of chemical and diffusion interactions during sintering on the basis of continuous monitoring of sintering atmosphere; g) microscopic and microanalytical study of microstructure (light and electron microscopy, EDS, X-ray and image analysis). Measurement of basic mechanical and electromagnetic properties of the prepared microcomposite materials. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2008 – 30.6.2011 |
| DENACOM – Vývoj keramických nanokompozitov | |
| Development of ceramic nanocomposites | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.7.2008 – 30.6.2011 |
| HITECER – Vysokoteplotné vlastnosti konštrukčných keramických materiálov na báze SiC | |
| High temperature properties of silicon carbide besed structural ceramics | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.6.2008 – 31.5.2011 |
| Biocementy na báze kompozitov s aktívnym rozhraním kalcium fosfát- biopolymér | |
| Biocements on composite basis with active calcium phosphate-biopolymer interface | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Annotation: | It was analysed the influence of the chitosan addition to calcium phosphate biocement on hardening process, microstructure formation and mechanical properties of composite.The effect of polyhydroxybutyrate microparticles addition into biocement on mechanical and physico-chemical properties was studied hereby with modification of the preparation process from the point ofview of final mechanical properties, which were increased about 50% in comparison with pure biocement. The carbonated nanohydroxyapatite was synthesized via tetrabutylammonium hydroxide addition. New three component macroporouspolyhydroxybutyrate-chitosan-hydroxyapatite system was developed with suitable in-vitro bioactivity and excluding of high toxic halogen solvents. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| Elektrolytická príprava a charakterizácia nanokompozitných povlakov s cieľom zvýšit koróznu odolnost a katalytickú aktivitu | |
| Electrolytical Preparation and Characterisation of Nanocomposite Coatings in order to Enhance the Corrosion Resistance and Catalytic Activity | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| MICOMAT – Kompaktizácia, mikroštruktúra a vlastnosti mikrokompozitných materiálov na báze povlakovaných Fe práškov. | |
| Compactizing, Microstructure an Properties of Microcomposite Materials based on Coated Fe Powders | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The objective of the project is an investigation of compactizing, microstructure development and properties of microcomposite materials based on metal, ceramic, and polymer coated Fe powders using conventional and innovative techniques of forming and sintering. The research will be focused on the deformation and diffusion processes related to mechanical and chemical interactions during compactizing (forming and sintering). The aim is a) to identify the morphological, chemical and microstructural changes of coating/substrate interfaces relevant to the acting of the pressure and heat during the compactizing, b) to identify the microstructure composition of sintered microcomposite materials, c) to explain micromechanical and diffusion processes realised during the stages of compactizing, d) to analyse the properties of studied microcomposite materials, e) to determine the relationship between the compactizing parameters, microstructure and properties (mechanical, electrical, magnetical) of studied microcomposite materials. Studied systems: coating/substrate: Cu-Ni-X/Fe, Al2O3/Fe, FePO4/Fe, Somaloy. Processing methods: single and multistep cold pressing, sintering with continual monitoring of furnace atmosphere, warm compaction with thermosetting resins. Evaluation methods: compressibility, sinterability, LOM, SEM+EDS, X-ray analyses, digital image and statistical analysis of microstructure, mechanical, electrical, magnetic properties |
| Duration: | 1.9.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| Mikro a nanoštruktúrne kovové materiály pripravené SPD metódami | |
| Microstructure and nanostructure metallic materials prepared by SPD methods | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Prof. Ing. Besterci Michal, DrSc., Dr.h.c. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| MOTES – Modelovanie ternárneho systému Fe-B-C a termálne krehnutie-príspevok k štúdiu Cr-Mo ocelí | |
| Modelling of Fe-B-C ternary system and thermal embrittlement –contribution to Cr-Mo steel study | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Výrostková Anna, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Re-evaluation and completion of thermodynamic database for Fe-B-C ternary system using CALPHAD method. Evaluation of Cr-Mo steels sensitivity to thermal embrittlement. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2009 – 31.12.2010 |
| Sol-gel procesy syntézy feroelektrických nanoprekurzorov a ich vplyv na fázové zloženie a mikroštruktúru v tenkých vrstvách | |
| Sol-gel processes of the synthesis of ferroelectric nanoprecursors and their influence on phase composition and microstructure in thin layers | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Bruncková Helena, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The main part of the project is concerned on sol-gel processes of the synthesis of nanoprecursors PZT,PMN, PMnN, PFN and PZN ferroelectric ceramics and thin layers and examines their influence on the phasecomposition in final materials. For the preparation of ferroelectric thin layers from sol-gel solutions onto thesubstrate by spin-coating method, hybrid composite slurrries will be synthetised by sol-gel process from organiccomponents by dispersing of nanoprecursors in the sols. Study of the processes of formation of the resultingperovskite phase in thin layers during the thermal treating and the development of the microstructure andanalysis their relationship to physical properties is also part of the project. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| Štúdium charakteristík PVD povlakov na nástrojových oceliach pripravených práškovou metalurgiou a ich | |
| Study of Characteristics of PVD Coatings on the Tool Steels prepared by Powder Metallurgy and their Behaviour | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Study of the effect of the non-coated and coated inserts (VANADIS30 and S390 grades), prepared by powder metallurgy (PM), on the service life at machining of selected sintered materials based on iron. Single- and multilayered coatings based on TiN will be deposited by the PVD method. Complex analysis of the coating/substrate system, microstructural composition of deposited coatings and determination of mechanical and technological properties of the coated system. Detailed analysis of the failure of tools and PM workpiecesmainly in the area of their contact. Explanation of physical and tribological relationships between the material of sintered workpiece and the cutting tools. The results will be a contribution to the knowledge about themachinability of sintered materials by the coated PM cutting tools. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| Tribologické aspekty porušovania spekaných materiálov s dôrazom na kontaktnú únavu a opotrebenie. | |
| Tribologic aspects of sintered materials failures as a result of rolling contact fatigue and wear | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The subject of project is to study the behavior of classical sintered ferritic materials with the density cca 7g.cm-3 under contact fatigue and wear conditions. Sintered materials, by their specific structure (presence of pores ), are known for their different responses to different forms of stresses. These facts along with theintensive expansion in production of spareparts on the basis of sintered materials, mostly in automotive industry, call for both basic research and systematic monitoring of attributes affecting service life of materials under stress. The results achieved will widen the area of knowledge in this field and assist in establishing the priorities of main directions of basic or applied research. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| Tvrdé a supertvrdé nanokompozitné povlaky | |
| Hard and superhard nanocomposite coatings (NANOHARDCOAT) | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.9.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| Vývoj nanokompozitných keramických povlakov na báze WC, DLC, TiN a CrN z karbonylov kovov metódou PVD/CVD | |
| The development of nanocomposite WC, DLC, TiN, and CrN based ceramic coatings from carbonyls using PVD/CVD method | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. RNDr. Lofaj František, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2008 – 31.12.2010 |
| NANOSMART – Centrum nanoštruktúrnych materiálov | |
| Centre for nanostructural materials | |
| Program: | Centrá excelentnosti SAV |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.10.2002 – 30.9.2010 |
| DMKO – Dizajn moderne koncipovaných ocelí na základe charakteristík lisovateľnosti | |
| Design of advanced conceived steels based on pressability characteristics | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Džupon Miroslav, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the project is the derivation of predicting relations between pressability characteristics (boundary drawing ratio, IE, FLD) and microstructure parameters, creating of model maps of applications of advanced sorts of sheets from low-carbon steels and knowledge expansion about deformation mechanisms of particular phases of galvanized steel sheets with pure zinc coatings and Fe-Zn coatings. Limiting conditions of deformation, friction, wear, eventually coating destruction in relation to characteristics of technological processing by pressing of progressive materials will be defined. The project deals with optimization of multiphase steels microstructure and knowledge expansion about zinc coatings of advanced conceived steel sheets acording to characteristics of technological pressability. |
| Duration: | 1.2.2007 – 30.6.2010 |
| Deformarmačne a difúzne indukovaný pohyb hraníc zŕn pri evolúcii kubickej a Gossovej kryštalografickej orientácie v Fe-Si ferite | |
| Deformation and difusion induced grain boundary motion during cube and Goss texture development in Fe – Si ferrite | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kováč František, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009 |
| Charakterizácia kvázikryštálov a ich aproximantov v zliatinách Al-Pd-TM (TM=prechodný kov) | |
| Characterisation of Quasicrystals and Quasicrystalline Approximants in Al-Pd-TM alloys (TM= transition metals) | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009 |
| Kontaktné mechanické vlastnosti konštrukčných keramických materiálov | |
| Contact mechanical properties of structural ceramics | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009 |
| PP7RP 2008/INTEG – Refundácia nákladov na prípravu 7 RP projektu – PP7RP 2008/INTEGRISK | |
| Refundation of the expenses connected with the preparation of 7RP project – PP7RP 2008/INTEGRISK | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2009 – 31.12.2009 |
| Štúdium štruktúry nanokryštalických disperzne spevnených materiálov s kovovou matricou | |
| Microstructural study of nanocrystaline, dispersion strengthened metal matrix materials | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Ďurišin Juraj, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009 |
| Vplyv parametrov žíhania na mikroštruktúru a vlastnosti heterogénnych zvarových spojov a ohybov progresívnych ocelí | |
| Influence of annealing parameters on the microstructure and heterogene ous weld joints and bends of progressive streels | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Výrostková Anna, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project deals with the influence of the cold deformation and annealing of bends on precipitation processes in new, advanced martesitic steels of P92 and E911 grades and in heterogeneous weld joints P92, E911 – TP 347 H (stabilized austenitic steel). The steels and welds have been planned for the construction of USCB-ultra-super-critical-boilers. Joints will be prepared at various technology conditions (weld metal, heat input) with two approaches of the post weld heat treatment (PWHT), namely: austenitization+tempering and tempering without austenitization. On the base of the microstructural evaluation, calculations of residual stresses, and results of mechanical tests (hardness, tensile tests at 20 adn 600°C, short trem crep test) the possibility of the omission of austenitization will be judged, that could result in decisive economical effect – energy savings and avoiding using of a large furnace for the treatmet at the temperatures above 1000°C. Experimental assesment of phase composition and thermodynamic calculations of equilibrium phases enable the investigated steels phase evolution diagrams constuction. The study of the influence of deformation on precipitation of phases in tube bends in relationship with the heat treatment used and resulted property changes is the second scope of the project, aimed to the HT optimization. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009 |
| Výskum keramických materiálov pre vysoko korozívne úprostredia | |
| Research of ceramics materials for high corrosive enviroments | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.2.2007 – 31.12.2009 |
| CELMEF – Korelácia elekrofyzikálnych a mechanických vlastností s mikroštruktúrnymi parametrami vo feroelektrických materiáloch perovskitového typu | |
| Correlation between the electrophysical and mechanical properties and microstructural parameters in perovskite-type of ferroelectrics | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | prof. RNDr. Dusza Ján, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.2.2007 – 30.11.2009 |
| APVV99-045105 – Zvariteľnosť žiarupevných ocelí novej generácieí pre energetické celky s vyššou účinnosťou | |
| Weldability of new generation creep steels for high efficiency power plant units | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Výrostková Anna, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The project is focussed on the study of new creep strength steels weldability and possibilities of their application. It is devided in three tasks (ČÚ). The first one is devoted to the question of weldability and welding of new creep strength steels, the second deals with the study of residual stresses evolution during the production and repair of energy components. The last task deals with the mechanisms of cracking of the weld joints of the new generation. The result of ČÚ 1 will be a proposal of suitable heterogeneous weld combinations to be used in innovated energy units. ČÚ 2 will lead to the suggestion of the welding technology and selection of filler metals ensuring minimal level of residual stresses during the production and repair of energy units, respectivelly. The mechanism of cracks originating in weld joints in the service at supercritical conditions will be a result of the ČÚ 3. |
| Duration: | 1.5.2006 – 30.9.2009 |
| Tvorba nanoštruktúr v kovových materiáloch pomocou intenzívnych objemových plastických deformácií a ich vzťah k fyzikálno-mechanickým vlastnostiam | |
| Nanostructure development in metal materials by bulk severe plastic deformation with relation on physical and mechanical properties | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Prof. Ing. Besterci Michal, DrSc., Dr.h.c. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2006 – 30.6.2009 |
| AMOD – Analyticko-počítačová metóda predikcie životnosti viacfázových materiálov | |
| Analytical-computational method of lifetime prediction for multiphase materials | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Mgr. Ceniga Ladislav, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2007 – 31.3.2009 |
| Dizajn mikroštruktúry masívnych YBCO supravodičov | |
| Microstructural Design of YBCO Bulk Superconductors | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Mgr. Ceniga Ladislav, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2006 – 28.2.2009 |
| Termodynamická analýza binárnych a ternárnych systémov s bórom | |
| Thermodynamic analysis of binary and ternary systems with boron | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Homolová Viera, PhD. |
| Annotation: | The scientific project is oriented to extension of knowledge about influence of boron on formation and development of phases. The using of boron as an alloying element in alloys for different proposes has had an increasing tendency. In the proposed project the systems B-V and Fe-B-V will be studied, in which vanadium as a strong boride-forming element forms stabile borides with high melting temperatures, high hardness, and wear resistance. Main aim of the project is to develop the set of thermodynamic data on the base the experimental and theoretical study of phase and phase equilibria, allowing to calculate phase equilibria and phase diagrams for the investigated systems. It contributes to the development of extensive database of thermodynamic data for prediction of phase equilibria for wide range of systems. Acquired data will have wide application for thermodynamic and kinetic modelling at the study and development of materials. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2006 – 31.12.2008 |
| Riadenie TRIP efektu v rozmernejších polotovaroch.z nízkolegovanej vysokopevnej ocele.. | |
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| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Prof. Ing. Besterci Michal, DrSc., Dr.h.c. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2006 – 1.12.2008 |
| Štúdium korelácie medzi vlastnosťami povlakovaných práškových častíc a správaním sa práškovej masy, surových výliskov a spekaných materiálov pripravených z takýchto častíc | |
| Investigation of correlation between properties of induvidual coated powder particles and behaviour of powder mass, green compacts and sinte red materials made of such particles | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2006 – 1.12.2008 |
| Vývoj progresívnych ocelí pre automobilový priemysel | |
| Development of advanced steels for automotive industry | |
| Program: | SRDA |
| Project leader: | Prof.Ing. Parilák Ľudovít, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2006 – 1.12.2008 |
| Biokompozity na báze hydroxiapatitu s orientovanou štruktúrou | |
| Biokomposites on hydroxiapatite basis with oriented structure | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Medvecký Ľubomír, DrSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2005 – 1.12.2007 |
| Hodnotenie štruktúrnych parametrov a analýza fyzikálnomechanických vlastností disperzne spevnených sústav | |
| Microstructure evaluation and physical and mechanical properties analysis of disprsion sterengthened systems | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Prof. Ing. Besterci Michal, DrSc., Dr.h.c. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2005 – 1.12.2007 |
| Modifikácia povrchu práškových častíc elektrochemickým nanášaním viacvrstvových a polymérnych povlakov | |
| Modification of the Surface of Powder Particles by Electrochemical Plating of Multilayers and Polymer Coatings | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | doc. Ing. Dudrová Eva, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2005 – 1.12.2007 |
| Multikomponentné a dotované relaxátorové feroelektrické systémy na báze PZT a PMN s vysokou povrchovou aktivitou a chemickou homogenitou | |
| Multicomponent and doped ferroelectric systems of relaxor type on PZT and PMN basis with high surface activity and chemical homogeneity | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Bruncková Helena, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2005 – 1.12.2007 |
| Štúdium povlakovaných povrchových vrstiev nástrojových ocelí pripravených práškovou metalurgiou | |
| Study of coated surface layers of tool steels prepared by powder metallurgy | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | Study of surface layers of PM tool steels by application of coating with PVD-technologies, duplex coating (plasma nitrided layer as a "support layer" for additional PVD-methods) with the aim of an improvement of their functional properties. Surface treatment of tools made from PM steels – machining tools (HSS-S590-Vanadis 30), cutting and forming tools (Vanadis 4 a 6, K190). Determination of suitable parameters of thermal deposition processes from the point of view of the coat/surface system behaviour under specific loading conditions. Microstructure evaluation by light and scanning electron microscopy, in connection with image analysis (IA) oriented on the surface characteristics (microhardness, adhesion, wear resistance). |
| Duration: | 1.1.2005 – 1.12.2007 |
| Analýza správania a vlastností výliskov v rôznych štádiách kompaktizácie | |
| Analysis of behaviour and properties of powder compacts at various stages of compaction | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2003 – 31.12.2005 |
| Povrchová úprava práškovej rýchloreznej ocele | |
| Surface treatment of high speed steel prepared by powder metallurgy | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The aims of the proposed project can be characterised as follows; a complex analysis of the materials developed during previous projects solving, consolidated by hot isostatic pressing (HIP) technology with optimised microstructure, heat treatment and excellent mechanical properties including the microstructure evaluation depending on production process conditions, intermediate product refinement and final high speed cutting tool – cutting inserts taps. The selected materials – powder high speed steel alloyed by Co and Nb resp. vanadis 30 type – will be surface treated by plasma nitridation in order to achieve higher hardness, toughness and wear resistance. The appropriate thickness of nitride coating will be defined at different time-temperature conditions and documented by microstructural analysis. The wear resistance, hardness, ultimate strength, toughness and cutting edge durability tests will be realised. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2002 – 31.12.2004 |
| Kovové peny a gradientné materiály: štúdium vplyvu mikroštruktúry na makroskopické vlastnosti | |
| Metallic foams and functionally graded materials: Investigation of influence of microstructure on macroscopic properties | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | RNDr. Kupková Miriam, CSc. |
| Duration: | 1.1.2000 – 31.12.2002 |
| Zákonitosti vzťahov medzi mikroštruktúrou a vlastnosťami nekonvenčných rýchlorezných ocelí vyrobených cestou práškovej metalurgie | |
| Regularities of relationship between microstructure and properties of unconventional high speed steels produced via powder metallurgy | |
| Program: | VEGA |
| Project leader: | Ing. Jakubéczyová Dagmar, CSc. |
| Annotation: | The aim of the scientific project is to study the relationship between technology conditions, microstructure and properties of newly developed unconventional high-speed steels (HSS) prepared via progressive powder metallurgy (PM) techniques. The starting chemically modified powder with addition of microcrystalline powders will be produced under rapid solidification (RS) conditions using nitrogen atomising of melt into nitrogen and consolidated. There will be determined the relationship between chemical composition, microstructure and cutting properties. |
| Duration: | 1.1.1999 – 31.12.2001 |
| AddArmy – Prídavná flexibilná balistická nanokompozitná ochrana horných a dolných končatín | |
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| Program: | Other projects |
| Project leader: | Ing. Puchý Viktor, PhD. |
| Duration: | 1.3.2023 – 0.0.0000 |