Main research areas
- Preparation, characterisation and applications of alkyd and epoxide resins, unsaturated polyesters, acryl emulsion copolymers and other polymers as matrixes for composite materials and binders for coating compositions.
- Research into coating compositions and organic coatings based on solvent- and water-diluted binders with special emphasis put on protection of metal substrates against corrosion.
- Research into new non-toxic anticorrosion pigments, inclusive of their synthesis.
- Research on polymerisation kinetics in both homogeneous media and heterogeneous systems, copolymerisation, nucleation and growth of particles in emulsion polymerisation, cross-linking and properties of polyurethanes, polyester and epoxide resins.
- Phase transitions in polymers, solubility parameters, structure and properties of composite materials.
- Research on applications of aramides and co-polyamides in composite materials.
- Synthesis, applications and evaluation of new textile dyestuffs and pigments, for dyeing both synthetic and natural fibres, dyeing and finishing of textile goods.
- Sequestering means for pre-treatment and dyeing of fabrics and also as components of systems designed for washing textile materials.
Focus on research of individual employees
Prof. Ing. Jaromír Šňupárek, DrSc.
- macromolecular chemistry
- emulsion polymerization
- polyacrylates, solvent and polymeric colloids - water dispersions of synthetic polymers (latexes)
- study of their synthesis and properties, development of manufacturing technologies
- research on applications of these products particularly to coating compositions, textile and paper-making technologies
Ing. Miroslav Večeřa, CSc.
- treatment and application of polymers and synthetic resins
- modification of elastomers
- testing of physical and mechanical properties
- reaktoplastic adhesives
Ing. Luboš Prokůpek, Dr.
- study of composite materials based on liquid butadiene rubbers, epoxide resins and unsaturated polyester resins with various types of reinforcement made of glass-fibre fabrics and various kinds of fillers
- measurements (within scientific activities, service measurements and commercial contracts) and development in the laboratory of Department of Synthetic Polymers and Resins - Physical-mechanical testing workshop
Ing. Jana Machotová, Ph.D.
- emulsion polymerization
- functionalised microgels as polymer-network precursors
- research of hydroxy-functionalised microgels in the field of coatings
Assoc. Prof. Ing. Ladislav Burgert, CSc.
- eecological dyestuffs for dyeing wool and polyamide - modification of reactive dyestuffs
- pre-treatment of natural textile fibres
- anti-microbial treatment of textile materials
- special applications of surfactants
- bio-degradable sequestering agents for detergents and textile applications
Ing. Petra Bayerová, Ph.D.
- preparation sequestering agents based on polymers
- evaluation of properties bio-degradable sequestering agents and their using possibilities
Ing. Michal Černý, Ph.D.
- dyestuff and process of dyeing
- colorimetry
- encapsulation of textile dyes
- textile finnishing
