Doped materials and alloys, SARPES
- Theoretical support for interpretation of spectra (synchrotron workshops SLS Switzerland, Diamond UK, ALS USA).
- The SPRKKR software package that has been developed is currently actively used by over 150 users worldwide, most notably from the fields of material research into alloys, magnetism, spectroscopy and spintronics.
- The development of spin detectors (the product of the Ferrum spin detector from company SPECS and Focus-GmbH).
- Study of the electron structure of lanthanide-doped materials for luminophore-transformed white electroluminescent diodes (LMU Munich, Limileds Aachen).
- Identification of new Heusler materials with a high spin polarisation for magnetic sensors (RVmagnetics, a. s).
- Refinement of criteria for LOCA nuclear reactor accidents (UJP Praha a.s).
- Preparation and testing of piezoelectric materials for thin-film FBAR filters, sensors and actuators (Krystaly, Hradec Králové, a.s.).
- Increasing the abrasion resistance of materials for gear production (Wikov Gear s.r.o).
- Analysis of the porosity, shape and size of the crystalline phase of ceramic products (Diamorph hob certec s.r.o.).
- Development of structural, optical and electric properties of relevant materials and alloys used in the nuclear power, engineering and aerospace industries, and for the analysis of heat sprayed coatings (VZU s.r.o. Plzeň).
- Research into titanium-based biocompatible materials. Research into membranes and electrodes necessary for effective electricity storage (Hofmaister, Comtes, LFPUK).
- Research into membranes and electrodes necessary for effective electricity storage (Pinflow energy s.r.o.).
- High-tech materials for the aerospace industry (Toseda, s.r.o.).
Advanced polymer composite materials
- Applications for the development of composite materials with natural fillers and nanofiller for structural interior parts in the automotive (Magna Exteriors Bohemia) and consumer goods industries (Pastor).
- Applications for the development of composite systems with lightened structures when constructing a vehicle chassis (Magna Exteriors Bohemia).
- Applications of polymer materials for personal protective measures (Malina Safety, license agreement with the company Nanologix SE).
- Application of polymer composites to window profiles for an increase in creep resistance (license agreement with the company Henniges).
- Assessment of material and composite system biodegradation during various aerobic (industrial composting) and anaerobic (water treatment plants, landfills, biogas plants) conditions. Measurement of the respiratory activity of microorganisms and their degradation characteristics.
Powder metallurgy
- Preparation and study of high-entropy alloys in combination with mechanical alloying and milling. New types of these alloys, characterise by a combination of high strength and formability reaching individual or even tens of percentage points. These alloys are further characterised by their excellent heat resistance and their possible application is primarily in the automotive and aerospace industries.
- Ti, Mg, Zn and Fe-based materials used to prepare targeted porous products for medical applications. Development of porous bone grafts, high-strength alloy for implants, bioactive composites (such as ProSpon).
Structural and functional materials
- Results in the area of bulk deformation are used to optimise existing process technologies or introduce new materials and technologies based on an understanding of the deformation behaviour of materials.
- Assembly of the DCCT diagrams of 8 steel types, subsequently used during the controlled cooling of long stock (Třinecké železárny a.s.).
- Design of the production technology of innovative tools using the results of rotary forging (Triumf professional tools Ltd).
- Processing technologies for sintering intermediate tungsten goods (UJP Praha a.s.).
- In the area of powder technologies, the study and design of the properties of friction composites, magnetic materials and abrasive diamond materials for applications primarily in the automotive industry and in engineering.
- Development and testing of new components of friction composites for brake pads in passenger cars, including monitoring and complex characterisation of abrasive particles and gas emissions (ITT Motion, Brembo SPA, Škoda Motorsport [Czech Republic], Precheza, a.s.).
- Improvement in component functional characteristics after 3D printing, MIM, casting or sintering by isostatic hot pressing (Vibrom, s.r.o., PBS Group, a.s., Galvamet, s.r.o., ŽDB, a.s.), evaluation of structural characteristics and mechanical properties.
- Non-ferrous-metal-based binding systems for abrasive diamond tools with controlled sintering porosity up to the DIA grain threshold (Urdiamant, s.r.o.).
Innovative steel materials and technologies for specific applications
- Applications for the optimisation of real processing technologies using material-technological modelling (Kovárna VIVA a.s).
- Applications for the development of a new NTMB technology concept for hot rolling bars (GMT Gesellschaft für metallurgische Technologie- und Softwareentwicklung mbH).
- Applications for the determination of principles and phenomena taking place during stabilisation annealing in austenitic stainless steel used in nuclear energy (Škoda JS).
- Applications for the development of the material properties and structures of unconventional steels using TMT (MWWTec GmbH).
- Applications for the development of surface layers: detailed characterisation of layers with various chemical composition and deposition parameters with the use of materials analysis, including nanoindentation, FIB preparation and in-situ pressure tests of miniature pillar-type samples (Plasmametal).
- Hot nanoindentation (500°C) for the development of layers for applied energy generation (VZÚ Plzeň).
- In the automotive industry these are mainly multi-phase steels using various reinforcement mechanisms such as TRIP, TWIP, dual phase, QP, low-to-medium manganese steels as well as precipitation-hardened maraging steel.
- Simulation of the processes of die forging using material-technological modelling.
- Improvement of wear resistance in ledeburitic tool steels by the use of processing with a semi-solid-state transition.
Characterisation of metal materials using miniature samples.
- Additive technologies, where material properties are often dependent on the chosen size and orientation of the deposited material.
- The creation of material models of local areas.
- Evaluation of the properties of materials produced using intense plastic deformation methods.
- Development of the processes of thermal and thermomechanical processing.
- Evaluation of processing quality.
- Evaluation of residual durability of operational components.
- Evaluation of the residual plasticity of drawn sheet metal products.
- Expert analyses.
- Evaluation of the local properties of components / materials – anisotropies.
- Evaluation of potential material exchange in actual components.
- Collaboration: Benteler AG - Germany, Schaeffler AG – Germany, ŠKODA Auto – Czech Republic, Siemens – Sweden, Auburn University – USA, Western reserve case university, Cleveland – USA, ASTM – USA, UFA university – Russia, A-STAR – Singapore, MIRDC – Taiwan, ŠKODA JS – Czech Republic, DOOSAN Power – Czech Republic.