Research program 2 Advanced Materials Josef Jancar Research Program Coordinator

SYNTHETIC NATURAL Top to bottom Bridging laws Continuum mechanics Research philosophy MICRO 10-5 – 10-6 m 10-3 s NANO 10-8 – 10-9 m 10-9 s CONTINUUM DISCRETE Continuum mechanics FEA, FM Molecular dynamics Reptation dynamics fiber-matrix adhesion Segmental immobilization Top to bottom Bridging laws SYNTHETIC NATURAL Bridging laws 1

Research program 2 - Research Groups 4 Martin Trunec Advanced Ceramic Materials Pavel Vaclavek Cybernetics in Materials Science Josef Jancar Polymers And Composites Jan Klusak Metallic RG2-1 RG2-1 RG2-3 RG2-4 2 2

RG 2-1 Advanced Ceramic Materials Martin Trunec Research Group Leader

Advanced ceramics materials Biomaterials Novel composite biomaterials that can induce the growth of connective tissue on the surface of implants and thus accelerate healing and improve the strength and biological stability of the implant-tissue connection (ceramic materials for replacement of soft and hard tissues, materials for orthopaedic devices). Materials for energetics and ecology Novel composite materials with functionally graded structures for improving the efficiency and lifetimes of components and devices for energetics (conductive ceramic materials for electrodes, catalysts for the decomposition of gaseous pollutants). Structural materials Novel ceramics and ceramic composites with excellent mechanical and thermal properties for structural applications (transparent ceramic materials, thermally and chemically resistant ceramic composite materials, impact-resistant ceramic composites).

Customized composites for hard tissue regeneration Targeted properties: Load-bearing Fully biodegradable at a controlled rate (corresponding to the rate of new bone formation) Osteogenic without seeding with cells and/or signalling biomolecules (because of stringent regulatory restrictions) Manufacturing approaches (CAD/CAM): Top – down (3D milling of ceramic foam) Bottom–up (stereolithography) We will focus on Research of nano- and micromechanisms of thermo-mechanical and giga-cycle fatigue of shape-memory alloys. Gigacycle fatigue properties will be studied by means of ultrasonic testing device. These materials are compatible with human tissues and start to become wide applications in medicine (stents, dental arch wires, orthopaedic devices, etc.) and mechatronics (microactuators). 5 RG 2-01 Advanced Ceramics

Customized ceramic scaffolds for bone regeneration by 3D machining Jaw model with a defect and the custom-made scaffold for bone regeneration Scaffold details 6 6

Transparency improvement of alumina ceramics using a unique nanoparticle doping Pure alumina ceramics Tin-line = 43% Nanoparticle doped alumina ceramics Tin-line = 65% 5 mm 20 mm Transmittance in visible 380-780 nm range (T): T = (I/Io) x 100 14 7

Oxygen membranes and solid oxide electrolytes Oxygen tubular membranes Material: La-Ca-Fe-Co perovskite Thin-wall tubular electrolyte for fuel cells Material: Cubic ZrO2 Cross-section of thin wall tubular electrolyte 1 mm 17

Ceramic materials for catalytic processes Ceria nanorods LSFT perovskites on alumina substrates 9 9

RG 2-2 Cybernetics in Material Science Pavel Václavek Research Group Leader

Cybernetics in Material Science RESEARCH AREAS Smart sensors and signal processing, sensors design using new materials Advanced control technologies, electrical actuators control Mobile robotic systems, reconnaissance robotics, telepresence Embedded systems and communication technologies MAIN OBJECTIVES Development of novel sensors, control and communication technologies Development of advanced reconnaissance mobile robotic system equipped with novel chemical, biological and nuclear sensors Application of new materials and technologies in sensors, actuators and robotic systems Development of control systems and instrumentation for research and production of new materials

Hyperspectral scanners and multifunctional sensors Targeted properties: Hi-res, hi-precision scanning Multifunctional sensing Approach: Hyperspectral scanner We will focus on Research of nano- and micromechanisms of thermo-mechanical and giga-cycle fatigue of shape-memory alloys. Gigacycle fatigue properties will be studied by means of ultrasonic testing device. These materials are compatible with human tissues and start to become wide applications in medicine (stents, dental arch wires, orthopaedic devices, etc.) and mechatronics (microactuators). RG 2-02 Cybernetics in Material Science

MORPHEUS robot for reconnaissance and measurement in outdoor environments motors in wheels – large free space in the center robust, reliable applications: radiation measurement, optical scanning ROSCAN – robotic multispectral scanner hi-res, hi-precision autonomous robotic scanning output – 3D model with reflectivity, RGB and thermal data suitable for: human body parts, small objects

RG 2-3 Advanced polymers and composites Josef Jančář Research Group Leader

Advanced Polymers and Polymer Composites RESEARCH AREAS Synthesis of specialty organic and organic-inorganic polymers and copolymer Multi-scale structure-property relationships in polymers and polymer composites Development of advanced functional materials based on nanostructured hierarchical polymers Syntheses of controlled life-span polymers, resorption of biomedical polymers, service life-time period predictions for commodity plastics Physics of heterogeneous polymer systems, deformation and fracture phenomena in polymers reptation dynamics,nanocomposite viscoelasticity, self-assembly Synthesis of biopolymeric materials for tissue engineering and drug delivery

Areas of RG2-3 research activities: Synthesis Application Polymer Processing Raw materials Energy K-H Math. modelling Characterisation Structure Product Stability 16

Biopolymers vs. synthetic polymers Comercially available Specialty polymers (tailor made) Comercially available Inorganic/organic Structural Additives Micro- to nano- Polymer composite APPLICATION 17

Syntheses and assembly of NSBBs Targeted properties: High throughput Composition, shape and functional variability Additive fabrication : Bottom – up (stereolithography enhanced 3D printing) Bioprinting We will focus on Research of nano- and micromechanisms of thermo-mechanical and giga-cycle fatigue of shape-memory alloys. Gigacycle fatigue properties will be studied by means of ultrasonic testing device. These materials are compatible with human tissues and start to become wide applications in medicine (stents, dental arch wires, orthopaedic devices, etc.) and mechatronics (microactuators). RG 2-03 Advanced Polymers and Composites

Porous soft tissue biomaterials 19

Polymer synthesis Advanced syntheses of novel multifunctional homogeneous and heterogeneous polymeric materials such as functional macromonomers, polymers, controlled life-time polymers and nanostructured polymeric systems with prescribed structure using ATRP, ROMP, living polymerizations, etc. Resorbable synthetic hydrogels for injectable applications (bone adhesives, cell or drug carriers) - Evaluation of novel metal-free “green” catalysts for biomedicine polymers 20

Polymer synthesis Developing 2D and 3D biomaterials for regenerative medicine (orthopaedics, haemostatics or wound healing coverings) as well as polymer and polymer composite scaffolds for tissue engineering 3D scaffold Cells seeding Resorbable bio-implant 21

Polymer Ageing AGEING = changes in polymer properties occurring in the course of time Physical ageing = reaching a lower energetic level, no chemical changes Degradation = irreversible chemical changes in polymer backbone due to outer impacts Accelerated testing – Thermo- and/or Photo-oxidation Weathering Outdoor exposure Q-Sun Xe-1 22

Applets for Structural Analysis of objects in space: Simulation of SEM Computer simulations Multi-scale modeling of hydrogels and glassy polymers Molecular modeling of plastic deformation Relations between composite structure and properties (viscosity, strain hardening modulus, efficiency of solar cells) Additives diffusion calculations Applets for Structural Analysis of objects in space: Simulation of SEM 23

RG 2-4 Advanced Metallic Materials and Metal Based Composites Jan Klusák Research Group Leader

Advanced Metallic Materials and Metal Based Composites RESEARCH AREAS Basic mechanisms of creep, fatigue, brittle fracture and their combination in relation to microstructure of metallic materials and metal-based composites. Theoretical studies of crack behavior in metallic materials, metal-based composites and components. Multi-scale simulation of deformation and fracture processes, quantitative fractography and prediction of fatigue life under multiaxial loading. Solutions to problems related to fatigue, creep and brittle fracture of both currently applied and developed materials in industrial applications.

Bio-compatible shape-memory alloys Nano- and micromechanisms of thermo-mechanical fatigue Giga-cycle fatigue properties studied by means of ultrasonic testing device. We will focus on Research of nano- and micromechanisms of thermo-mechanical and giga-cycle fatigue of shape-memory alloys. Gigacycle fatigue properties will be studied by means of ultrasonic testing device. These materials are compatible with human tissues and start to become wide applications in medicine (stents, dental arch wires, orthopaedic devices, etc.) and mechatronics (microactuators). RG 2-04 Advanced Metallic Materials and Metal Based Composites

Industrial Contracts (RG 2-04) 2014 - 54,550 EUR 2015 - 33,300 EUR 2016 - 69,900 EUR Cooperation with the industrial partners from application sphere ensures strong income for the further research. 27 RG 2-04 Advanced Metallic Materials and Metal Based Composites

RP-2 general activities in material science 1) Contract or funded research (long-term projects): Development of new materials Modification of material properties and behaviour Assessment of material applicability and service life-time 2) Technical co-operation (short-term projects): Troubleshooting in material processing Independent assessment of material failures and complaints Properties assessment and quality checks 3) Educational services (occasional): Specialized corporate staff trainig courses (polymer processing, testing, degradation, stabilization ……. ) 28

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