Projects

International

NOMAGRAD – Vývoj vysoko-citlivého magnetického gradiometra na báze nových magnetických materiálov
Design of novel materials-based high performance magnetic gradiometer
Program: JRP
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.4.2024 – 31.3.2027
Príprava a štúdium štruktúrnych a magnetických vlastností CoFe2O4/Fe3O4 nanočastíc typu "core/shell" pre magnetickú hypertermiu
Preparation and study of structural and magnetic properties of core/shell CoFe2O4/Fe3O4 nanoparticles for advanced magnetic hyperthermia
Program: Inter-academic agreement
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2022
Štúdium nových feromagnetických nanokompozitov
Investigation of new ferromagnetic nanocomposites
Program: Inter-academic agreement
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2019 – 31.12.2022
MAGSAT – Nové magneticky mäkké jadrá pre satelitné zariadenia a magnetometre pracujúce v kozmických podmienkach.
Novel soft magnetic cores tailored for use in space qualified magnetometers and satellite devices
Program: JRP
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.9.2018 – 31.12.2021
MAGBBRIS – Nové magnetické biomateriály pre obnovu mozgu a zobrazovanie po mozgovej príhode
New MAGnetic Biomaterials for Brain Repair and Imaging after Stroke
Program: ERANET
Project leader: doc. RNDr. Kopčanský Peter, CSc.
Annotation: By engineering novel magnetic nano-biomaterials we will achieve tissue repair in the context of an ischemic event. We will take advantage of nanotechnology to deliver therapeutic growth factors, secreted by progenitor cells, into the injured brain.According to the World Health Organization, 15 million persons suffer a stroke worldwide eachyear. However, the only available treatment is the acute thrombolytic therapy (pharmacological or mechanical) which is being administered to less than 10% of stroke patients due to strict selectioncriteria. In contrast, neuro-repair treatments could offer the opportunity to include most strokepatients by extending the therapeutic time window.MAGBBRIS will demonstrate that growth factors, secreted by endothelial progenitor cells, with proved potential to induce tissue repair, can be encapsulated in magnetic biomaterials and be successfully and safely transplanted into mouse brains to induce tissue repair. In the ischemic brain, the secretome will be retained by an external magnetic field in the vasculature, improving vascular remodelling and neurogenic tissue regeneration after stroke.
Duration: 1.3.2018 – 28.2.2021
Príprava a magnetické vlastnosti Co/CoO core-shell nanočastíc
Research on preparation and magnetic properties of Co/CoO core-shell nanoparticles
Program: Inter-academic agreement
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2018 – 31.12.2019
MAPACON – Magnetické vlastnosti anizotrópnych kompozitnych systémov
Magnetic properties of anisotropic composite nanosystems
Program: Bilateral – other
Project leader: RNDr. Tomašovičová Natália, CSc.
Annotation: The aim of the present project proposal will significantly contribute to the better understanding ofthe complex interaction between the liquid crystalline matrix and the nanoparticles inferronematics (nematics liquid crystals doped with magnetic nanoparticles). The investigationand understanding of the interaction will help to prepare composite systems with highersensitivity to external magnetic field. Our preliminary (unpublished) results, devoted to studyingof magnetic properties of ferronematics, indicate a clear signature of the phase transitions (boththe isotropic to nematic and the nematic to crystal phase) in the magnetic properties of thesecomposite nanosystems: the ac susceptibility changes substantially at temperatures which canbe associated with the phase transition temperatures. The effect has neither been observed inundoped nematic liquid crystals, nor in pure nanoparticle systems. Therefore, it is reasonable tosuppose that the effect originates from the interactions between the nanoparticles and the liquidcrystal host. However, the exact cause, and the nature of the phenomenon is still unknown andrepresents an unexplored area of research.
Duration: 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2016
MAPACON – Magnetické vlastnosti anizotrópnych kompozitnych systémov
Magnetic properties of anisotropic composite nanosystems
Program: Bilateral – other
Project leader: RNDr. Tomašovičová Natália, CSc.
Annotation: The aim of the present project proposal will significantly contribute to the better understanding ofthe complex interaction between the liquid crystalline matrix and the nanoparticles inferronematics (nematics liquid crystals doped with magnetic nanoparticles). The investigationand understanding of the interaction will help to prepare composite systems with highersensitivity to external magnetic field. Our preliminary (unpublished) results, devoted to studyingof magnetic properties of ferronematics, indicate a clear signature of the phase transitions (boththe isotropic to nematic and the nematic to crystal phase) in the magnetic properties of thesecomposite nanosystems: the ac susceptibility changes substantially at temperatures which canbe associated with the phase transition temperatures. The effect has neither been observed inundoped nematic liquid crystals, nor in pure nanoparticle systems. Therefore, it is reasonable tosuppose that the effect originates from the interactions between the nanoparticles and the liquidcrystal host. However, the exact cause, and the nature of the phenomenon is still unknown andrepresents an unexplored area of research.
Duration: 1.1.2015 – 31.12.2015
Nanoparticles in anisotropic soft matter
Program: Inter-academic agreement
Project leader: RNDr. Tomašovičová Natália, CSc.
Annotation: Liquid crystals and liquid crystalline polymers are anisotropic fluids, and as such they are in general responsive to external stimuli. However, because of the small value of the anisotropy of the diamagnetic susceptibility (~10-7), they require rather high magnetic fields for a measurable response. In an effort to enhance the magnetic susceptibility, the idea of doping with magnetic particles was theoretically introduced more than fourty years ago. The experimental confirmations of the idea followed shortly, however, the results have been mainly found unreproducible indicating that the colloids were not stable. The research on this topic (especially on ferronematics) has been intensified in the last decade, and a number of experimental evidences has been given for obtaining stable composite materials when the concentration of the magnetic nanoparticles is kept low enough. In a recent paper [Soft Matter 7, 4742 (2011)] an experimental confirmation has been given for a measurable optical response of a ferronematic already at magnetic field of about 0.01T. The observation of the response at such a low field is very important for construction of various magneto-optical devices. We expect that our proposed research will contribute to a better understanding of the physics of the anisotropic colloidal systems, which represents the first step in designing materials with improved magnetic properties, and helps to establish the knowledge base to utilize related future technologies.
Duration: 1.1.2013 – 31.12.2015
STREAM – Malé zariadenie na získavanie energie na báze magnetostrikčných amorfných a nanokryštalických materiálov
Small energy harvester based on magnetostrictive amorphous and nanocrystalline materials
Program: ERANET
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014

National

Magneticky mäkké nanokryštalické materiály pripravené nekonvenčnými technikami tepelného spracovania
Soft magnetic nanocrystalline materials prepared by unconventional thermal processing techniques
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2026
REBCOAPL – REBCO masívne supravodiče na báze Y, Gd, Sm a Eu pre praktické aplikácie
Program: SRDA
Project leader: Ing. Diko Pavel, DrSc., akademik US Slovenska
Annotation: The project is focused on research and development of selected REBCO bulk singlegrain superconductors (BSS).We will examine YBCO, GdBCO, SmBCO and EUBCO systems, which are currently preferred in terms ofmastering their production technology and specific applications. Based on our latest results, we will focus on thealloying of LREBCO (LRE- light rare earths) with elements that suppress Ba/LRE substitution in the crystal lattice,the addition of nanocrystalline BaCeO3, the bimodal size distribution of pining centres and the configuration ofholes in REBCO BSS. We will apply the research results in the development of BSS production technology withoptimized superconducting and mechanical properties. The use of the research and development results achievedwithin the project is expected by the manufacturer BSS CAN Superconductors s.r.o.
Project webpage: https://websrv.saske.sk/uef/oddelenia-a-laboratoria/laboratorium-materialovej-fyziky/
Duration: 1.7.2022 – 30.6.2026
Funkčné nano- a mikrodrôty s význačnými vlastnosťami.
Functional nano- and microwires with outstanding properties
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Annotation: The project is focused on the development and characterization of functional nano and microwires, which are characterized by distinctive features physical properties in the form of shape memory phenomenon, magnetocaloric phenomenon, magnetic bistability, etc. These properties can be used with advantages in the construction of miniature sensors and actuators for temperature, elongationetc. Scalable methods will be used to produce these materials (electrodeposition, Taylor Ulitovski method), which enable the preparation of a large number of samples and thus an easy transition to applications. The goal is to examine the most important parameters determining the functional properties, which enables the following phenomenamodify from the point of view of working scope and amplitude. The shape of the wire brings shape to the mentioned phenomena anisotropy, which can highlight the functional properties in the selected direction and facilitates the subsequent application of the listed materials.
Duration: 1.1.2023 – 31.12.2025
UNPROMAT – Nové nano/mikroštruktúrované kovové materiály pripravené nekonvenčnými spôsobmi spracovania
Novel nano/micro-structured metallic materials prepared by unconventional processing routes
Program: SRDA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.7.2020 – 30.6.2024
Magnetizačné procesy kompozitov s magnetickými časticami s modifikovaným povrchom
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2020 – 31.12.2023
Rýchlochladené kovové zliatiny a kompozity pre magnetické a magnetokalorické aplikácie
Rapidly quenched metallic alloys and composites for magnetic and magnetocaloric applications
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Annotation: The project addresses the development of novel rapidly quenched alloys with improved functional properties. Its first part will be focused on soft magnetic nanocrystalline alloys with high values of saturation magnetic inductions, which is possible to obtain by lowering of the content of non-magnetic elements in alloy and by utilization of the ultra-rapid annealing technique during the crystallization process. The other part of this project will be devoted to amorphous and nanocrystalline composites in the form of bilayer or trilayer ribbons, with the solid mechanical interface between them. In these heterogeneous systems, we will perform a detailed study of their magnetic properties. In addition, we plan also to optimize their GMI characteristics for potential magnetic sensor applications. In the project, we will focus our attention also on development of rapidly quenched composites with optimized magnetocaloric properties for magnetic cooling in the vicinity of room temperature.
Duration: 1.1.2019 – 31.12.2022
BMREBCO – Vývoj REBCO supravodičov pre biomedicínske aplikácie
Development of REBCO superconductors for biomedical applications
Program: SRDA
Project leader: Ing. Diko Pavel, DrSc., akademik US Slovenska
Annotation: The project focuses on the development of REBCO bulk singlegrain superconductors (BSS) for biomedical applications. Their use is envisaged by the small enterprise CRYOSOFT s.r.o. Košice for design of equipments for the magnetic separation of cells and for the magnetic transport of drugs. For these applications, REBCO BSS will be developed for use at temperatures that can be achieved by cryocooling (30-50K). We will study YBCO, SmBCO and GdBCO systems that can meet the requirements for the expected applications. The raw material price for YBCO BSS is lower than for SmBCO and GdBCO BSS, however, the SmBCO and GdBCO are reaching higher values of trapped magnetic field. Within the project solution, the optimized composition and the preparation technology of REBCO BSS will be found in order to achieve efficient pining in high magnetic fields below temperature of liquid nitrogen, which is a prerequisite for achieving high critical current density and high trapped magnetic field. The critical current density will be improved through chemical pining, refining RE211 particles, adding nanofibers. We will take advantage of our previous results in basic and applied research of REBCO BSS, some of which are patent-protected.
Project webpage: https://websrv.saske.sk/uef/oddelenia-a-laboratoria/laboratorium-materialovej-fyziky/
Duration: 1.8.2018 – 30.6.2022
Vplyv chemického zloženia na význačné fyzikálne vlastnosti moderných funkčných materiálov.
Influence of chemical composition on unique physical properties of modern functional materials
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Annotation: The project is focused on study of the influence of chemical composition on unique physical properties ofamorphous and Heusler- based alloys. Mainly, the influence of chemical composition on basic parameters thatinfluence magnetic bistability of amorphous microwires will be studied, which can be employed in construction ofminiaturized contactless sensors of magnetic field, temperature and mechanical stress. On the other hand,Heusler -based microwires will be studied that are characterized magnetocaloric effect and shape memory effect.They can be employed in construction of smart actuators that also serves as sensors. The main focus isdevelopment of materials with such composition that exhibit above-mentioned effect, but can be producedrepeatedly on a large scale.
Duration: 1.1.2019 – 31.12.2021
MVISION – Nanočastice v anizotrópnych systémoch
Nanoparticles in anisotropic systems
Program: SRDA
Project leader: doc. RNDr. Kopčanský Peter, CSc.
Annotation: The proposal is devoted to study complex anisotropic systems based on thermotropic as well as lyotropic(biological) liquid crystals. Liquid crystals represents the uniq state of matter, which is liquid but posses theanisotropic properties. The structuralization phenomena in such systems play key role in fundamental as well asin applied research. The main aim is to s influence the sensitivity of these anisotropic systems to externalmagnetic field, what will be done by adding suitable magnetic nanoparticles and open the way for theirapplications in magneto-optical devices.
Duration: 1.7.2016 – 31.12.2020
ANGSTROM – Atomárna štruktúra a unikátne vlastnosti intermetalík, amorfných, nanokryštalických a komplexných kovových zliatin
Atomic structure and exceptional properties of intermetallics, amorphous, nanocrystalline and complex metallic alloys
Program: SRDA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.7.2016 – 31.12.2019
Magnetizačné a relaxačné procesy v magnetických časticiach a kompozitoch.
Magnetization and relaxation processes in magnetic particles and composites.
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Annotation: The project is oriented on experimental investigation of the structure and magnetic properties of magneticparticles with the size of several nanometers to several hundred micrometers. The particles (with amorphous,nanocrystalline, or polycrystalline structure) are based on ferromagnetic metals and alloys, and are covered withan inorganic or organic layer, and after technological treatments become precursors for the preparation ofcomposites. The research is focused on investigation the magnetization and relaxation processes inferromagnetic particles under different physical conditions as ferromagnetic phase content, temperature,amplitude and frequency of the magnetic field. Expected results will help to expand the application potential ofthis class of advanced materials for a variety of medical and technological applications.
Duration: 1.1.2016 – 31.12.2019
Rýchlochladené amorfné a Heuslerove zilatiny s význačnými vlastnosťami. Príprava a charakterizácia.
Rapidly quenched amorphous and Heusler alloys with unique properties. Production and characterization.
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Annotation: The project is focused on research and development of new amorphous and Heusler alloys in the shape ofribbons and mainly microwires produced by rapid quenching method, which are characterized by uniqueproperties ideal for technical applications. Mainly, we will deal with Fe-based microwires with magnetic bistabilitythat is sensitive to magnetic field, temperature and mechanical stress. On the other hand, Heusler ribbons andmicrowires will be studied that are characterized by high spin polarization, magnetocaloric effect and shapememory effect. Small dimensions of these materials together with easy production of large amount of alloy allowtheir application in construction of miniaturized sensors and actuators.
Duration: 1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018
Rýchlochladené magneticky mäkké a magneticky tvrdé kompozitné materiály pre aplikácie v energetike a senzorike.
Rapidly quenched soft and hard magnetic composites for energy and sensor applications.
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2016 – 31.12.2018
NANOTAILOR – Nanokryštalické a kvázikryštalické kovové systémy s cielene modifikovanou štruktúrou a morfológiou
Nanocrystalline and quasicrystalline metallic systems with tailored structure and morfology
Program: SRDA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.7.2012 – 31.12.2015
Progresívne amorfné a nanokryštalické magneticky mäkké zliatiny pre aplikácie v energetike a magnetickom chladení
Progressive amorphous and nanocrystalline soft magnetic alloys for energy and magnetic cooling applications
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Marcin Jozef, PhD.
Annotation: The objectives of this project are focused on the study of the soft magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of selected amorphous and nanocrystalline soft magnetic alloys, which can be potentially used in energy conversionand magnetic refrigeration applications. In the center of this project are the issues related to the processing, characterization and magnetic property evaluation of these materials with an emphasis given on microstructure-property relationships. Of particular interest for the first part of project are new Fe-(Co)-M-B-(Si)-Cu alloys with high magnetic saturation. The second part will be focused on the search for newamorphous and nanocrystalline materials for magnetic cooling around room temperature with emphasis on the Gd-Fe-(Co)-Al-B-(Si) based amorphous/nanocrystalline composites. The optimizing of the functional properties ofthe investigated alloy systems could contribute to enhancement of the efficiency of related energy and cooling devices.
Duration: 1.1.2013 – 31.12.2015
Vplyv interakcie feromagnetických častíc na báze železa na magnetické vlastnosti kompozitných materiálov
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2015
HECOSTE – Vysokopevné elektrotechnické kompozitné ocele
High strength electrotechnical composite steels
Program: SRDA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.7.2012 – 31.12.2015
CFNT MVEP – Centrum fyziky nízkych teplôt a materiálového výskumu v extrémnych podmienkach
Centre of Low Temperature Physics And Material Research at Extreme Conditions
Program: Centrá excelentnosti SAV
Project leader: prof., RNDr. Samuely Peter, DrSc., akademik US Slovenska
Annotation: Centre of Low Temperature Physics and Material Research at Extreme Conditions Kosice, CLTP-MREC, represents a concept of cutting-edge experimental research institution focused on low temperature physics and material research under extreme conditions. By the extreme conditions apart from low temperatures meant are also high as well as extremely small magnetic fields, extremely high pressures and temperatures, and also reduced dimensions – preparation of nanomaterials and investigations of properties on a nanoscopic scale. Main goal of the project has been to mobilize a common research of constituting organisations and to target it to the area of materials and technologies with a high application potential and technological transfer. The world competitive physics and material science demands the up-to-date research infrastructure. CLTP-MREC has already now in disposal top level instruments and techniques obtained within the framework of the European structural funds, Framework Programmes and other grant schemes but as the most important added value the Centre deems its capability to develop own unique scientific methods, instruments and technologies. The Centre belongs to a dozen world laboratories able to perform experiments in microkelvin range but it disposes also other unique techniques for processing and characterization of materials in high magnetic fields, and at high pressures and temperatures. In this proposal we will concentrate on development of another top level instruments and technologies as well on a synergetic collaboration of our laboratories which represent an important base of the material R&D in Košice.
Project webpage: http://ofnt.saske.sk
Duration: 1.7.2011 – 30.6.2015
SEMAMID – Senzory na báze magnetických mikrodrôtov
Sensors based on magnetic microwires
Program: SRDA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.5.2011 – 30.12.2014
Magneticky tvrdé mikrodrôty FePt@Pyrex
FePt@Pyrex hard magnetic microvires
Program: SRDA
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2013
EDUFYCE – Edukačné fyzikálne centrum ÚEF SAV
Program: Štrukturálne fondy EÚ Vzdelávanie
Project leader: RNDr. Zentková Mária, CSc.
Project webpage: edufyce.saske.sk
Duration: 1.9.2010 – 30.8.2013
CEX II – 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: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Annotation: Building of infrastructure for research and development of new technologies, characterisation of structure, mechanical and physical properties of nanostructured materials.
Duration: 1.5.2010 – 30.4.2013
NMTE – Nové materiály a technológie pre energetiku
New materials and technologies for energetics
Program: EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader: Ing. Diko Pavel, DrSc., akademik US Slovenska
Annotation: Aims o the project are:1. Technology of nanostructured bulk superconductors for energy storage2. Biological battery based on renewable biological products3. New trafo-steel modified by nanoparticles 4. Cooling and insulating medium based on magnetic fluid for high power transformers
Project webpage: nmte.saske.sk
Duration: 1.5.2010 – 30.4.2013
Dobudovanie centra pre kooperatívne javy a fázové prechody v nanosystémoch s pespektívou využitia v nano- a biotechnológiách
Program: EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader: doc. RNDr. Kopčanský Peter, CSc.
Duration: 1.4.2010 – 31.3.2013
Modifikácia funkčných vlastností nanokryštalických magnetických materiálov tepelným spracovaním v magnetickom poli
Tailoring of functional properties of nanocrystalline magnetic materials by thermal processing in magnetic field
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2010 – 31.12.2012
Štúdium vybraných silne korelovaných elektrónových systémov
Study of selected strongly correlated electron systems
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Mihalik Marián, CSc.
Annotation: Our project is focus on study of electronic, transport and magnetic properties of selected heavy fermion systems and colossal magnetoresistance manganites. We will use appropriate substitution for tuning the physical properties of these strongly correlated systems. The tunnelling spectroscopy will be tested as a favourable method for studying an effect of substitution on electronic structure. We will study pressure effect on magnetic and transport properties of selected manganites and the results we are going to compare with chemical pressure effect induced by Co substitution. We are going to continue in the study of magnetic properties of selected Kondo systems modified by mechanical milling. Our project will support implementation of arc melting and casting bars under protective atmosphere and vertical floating zone method for crystal growth of inter-metallic compounds and transition metal oxides.
Duration: 1.1.2010 – 31.12.2012
Technológia prípravy elektrotechnických ocelí s vysokou permeabilitou pre elektromotory s vyššou účinnosťou
Technology of the fabrication of electrical steels for the electric motors with higher efficiency
Program: EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.11.2010 – 31.12.2012
ENaS – Environmenálne nano-aplikácie bližšie k študentom
Enviromental nano-aplications closely to students
Program: SRDA
Project leader: RNDr. Zentková Mária, CSc.
Annotation: The project is targeted on the popularization and dissemination of the newest scientific knowledge from the nanomaterials area by means of lectures, excursions and realization of scientific experiments. The aim of project is customizing the scientific information from the nanostructured materials to secondary school students with the focus on the applications in energy saving and environmental protection. The students will be acquainted with the theoretical and practical topics investigated in applicant´s laboratories, namely: advanced methods for reduction of carbon dioxide emissions using nanoporous materials, production of clean energy using the hydrogen fuel cells, the use of nanostructured materials in electronic applications and development of new advanced magnetic nanomaterials for diagnostic and therpeutics of tumors. The emphases at selection of the secondary schools to be involved in the project, was put on the less-developed regions of the Slovakia with high unemployment. Since the students from these regions and handicapped by the absence of academic and scientific centers in proximity, we would like to offer the students from less developed regions the same chance like the students from the better developed areas: to take part in scientific experiments and excursions in scientific laboratories. The main message of the project is to show the secondary school students that the way to the modern society is toward the scientific progress.
Duration: 1.9.2009 – 31.8.2012
Vývoj tecnologických postupov magnetických kvapalín pre biomedecínske účely
Program: EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader: doc. RNDr. Kopčanský Peter, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2010 – 30.6.2012
YBCO2G – Výskum a vývoj masívnych YBCO supravodičov druhej generácie
Research and Development of the Second Generation of YBCO Bulk Superconductors
Program: EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader: Ing. Diko Pavel, DrSc., akademik US Slovenska
Annotation: Formation of nanosize pining centers and elimination of weak links in single-grain bulk YBCO superconductors with the aim to increase their engineering properties.
Duration: 1.1.2010 – 31.5.2012
Magnetické vlastnosti častíc, práškov a kompozitov
Magnetic properties of the particles, powders and composites
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2010 – 31.12.2011
NanoCexmat – Centrum excelentnosti progresívnych materiálov s nano a submikrónovou štruktúrou
Centre of Excellence of progressive materials with nano and submicron structure
Program: EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Annotation: The main goal of this project is to establish Centre of Excellence of progressive materials with nano and submicron structure in Košice
Duration: 20.5.2009 – 30.4.2011
Kooperatívne javy a fázové prechody v nanosystémoch s perspektívou využitia v nano- a biotechnológiách
Centre of excelence: Cooperative phenomena and phase transitions in nanosystems with perspective applications in nano- and biotechnology
Program: EU Structural Funds Research & Development
Project leader: doc. RNDr. Kopčanský Peter, CSc.
Duration: 24.4.2009 – 31.3.2011
Magnetoštruktúrne korelácie vo vybraných materiáloch obsahujúcich d- a f- prvky
Magnetostructural correlation in selected materials containing d- and f- elements
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Mihalik Marián, CSc.
Annotation: Our project is focused on the study of magnetostructural correlations in molecule-based magnets synthesized on the base of metal-cyano complexes (MCC) as well as in f- intermetallic compounds and borides. Effect of external parameters like pressure and light on magnetic properties will be studied on single crystals, powders, magnetic nanoparticles and films. Neutron diffraction methods will be used to study details of crystal structure and to study magnetic structure; we will study origin of compensation temperature observed in mixed ferri- ferromagnetic compounds. In the case of f- intermetallic compounds we are going to study non-Fermi liquid behavior (NFL), Kondo lattice, geometric frustration, magnetic anisotropy and long range magnetic ordering. We will focus on effect of chemical substitution, mechanic deformation, pressure and high magnetic field on magnetic properties. We would like to contribute to better description of ground state in selected heavy fermions, Kondo isolators and magnetic semiconductors by tunneling spectroscopy.
Duration: 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009
Nové nanokryštalické magneticky mäkké a magneticky tvrdé materiály so zlepšenými funkčnými vlastnosťami
Novel nanocrystaline soft and hard magnetic materials with improved functional properties
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Škorvánek Ivan, CSc.
Duration: 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009
SIPS – Vedecký inkubátor pre žiakov a študentov
Scientific Incubator for Pupils and Students
Program: SRDA
Project leader: RNDr. Zentková Mária, CSc.
Annotation: The scientific incubator for pupils and students is an attempt to influence the public opinion on the role of chemistry and physics in contemporary society. Its target group varies from kindergarten children, pupils and students to their teachers and their teachers programs.
Duration: 1.10.2006 – 31.12.2009
Výskum štruktúrnych a magnetických vlastností amorfných, nanofázových a nanokompozitných systémov na báze 3-d prechodových prvkov Fe, Co a Ni.
Investigations of structural and magnetic properties of amorphous, nanophase and nanokomposite systems based on 3-d transition elements Fe, Co and Ni
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Kováč Jozef, CSc.
Annotation: The aim of this project is experimental investigation of new progressive magnetic materials with amorphous and nanocrystalline structure with attractive, not completely understood properties. The project intends to develop systematic investigation focusing on three basic objectives: i) the investigation of structural and magnetic properties of powder materials prepared by mechanical milling and by reverse micelle method and contribution to the understanding of magnetic state and magnetization processes of these materials ii) the contribution to the explanation of magnetic state, magnetization processes of the compacted materials iii) to analyze the structural stability and describe the structural changes occuring in these materials; to propose and realize preparation and heat treatments leading to the optimalization of soft magnetic properties in DC and AC magnetic fields after compaction.
Duration: 1.1.2007 – 31.12.2009
Dizajn mikroštruktúry masívnych YBCO supravodičov
Microstructural design of bulk YBCO superconductors
Program: SRDA
Project leader: Ing. Diko Pavel, DrSc., akademik US Slovenska
Duration: 1.6.2006 – 30.11.2009