Projects

International

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

National

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
Štipendiá pre excelentných PhD. študentov a študentky (R1)
Program: Plán obnovy EÚ
Project leader: doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Duration: 1.9.2023 – 30.6.2026
00110 – Štipendiá pre excelentných výskumníkov ohrozených vojnovým konfkliktom na Ukrajine –
Program: Plán obnovy EÚ
Project leader: doc. RNDr. Hvizdoš Pavol, DrSc.
Duration: 1.3.2023 – 28.2.2026
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
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
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
AdArmy – Prídavná flexibilná balistická nanokompozitná ochrana horných a doných končatín
Program: Other projects
Project leader: Ing. Puchý Viktor, PhD.
Duration: 1.1.2023 – 30.11.2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AddArmy – Prídavná flexibilná balistická nanokompozitná ochrana horných a dolných končatín
Program: Other projects
Project leader: Ing. Puchý Viktor, PhD.
Duration: 1.3.2023 – 0.0.0000