Our research group focuses on the development of advanced ceramic and composite materials for biomedical, energy, electronic, and optical applications. In the field of bioceramics, it concentrates on materials with enhanced mechanical and biological properties for bone regeneration, joint replacements, and dental implants, as well as on their processing with an emphasis on personalized medicine. In the area of functional ceramics for energy and electronics, the group develops materials with higher efficiency and longer lifetime, such as lead-free piezoceramics, conductive ceramic materials, solid electrolytes, dielectric barrier materials, and photocatalysts. It also investigates optical ceramics with outstanding mechanical and optical properties for applications such as ballistic protection and laser technologies. A significant part of the research is devoted to polymer–ceramic composites and multiferroics, including nanocomposites with improved properties, multifunctional materials for sensors and electronics, their thin-film forms for micro- and nanoelectronics, and advanced catalytic systems for environmental applications, for example in water purification
We focus on the research of advanced ceramic materials, covering the entire development process—from the preparation and synthesis of starting materials, through their processing, to final design and application in specific use cases. Our activities include the development of bioceramics for regenerative medicine (including personalized bone substitutes, dental implants, and scaffold structures), functional materials for energy conversion and electronics (such as piezoceramics, electrodes, solid electrolytes, and photocatalysts), and optical ceramics for demanding applications, including transparent protective components, luminescent materials, and solid-state lasers. At the same time, we develop polymer–ceramic composites and multiferroic materials with advanced mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, including their thin-film forms for micro- and nanoelectronics. An important part of our research is also the development of catalytic systems based on functional fibers for environmental applications, such as water purification. Our goal is to design materials and technologies with high added value and broad applicability in both technical and biomedical fields
In the field of ceramic processing, our research activities primarily focus on the development and implementation of advanced 3D printing technologies, particularly Digital Light Processing (DLP). This technology represents one of the most promising approaches in ceramic additive manufacturing and opens up new possibilities in the design and optimization of ceramic material properties. Our ambition is to harness the potential of these advanced methods for the development of new structural and multifunctional ceramic materials with applications in key areas such as regenerative medicine, energy, and environmental technologies. At the same time, we integrate modern imaging and measurement techniques into our research, enabling a deeper understanding of the structure and properties of ceramic materials and pushing the boundaries of current knowledge. In addition to traditional approaches, we also explore ceramic materials in their unsintered form, focusing on the use of ceramic particles in the synthesis of polymer systems, in catalytic liquid purification processes, and in the preparation of thin ceramic layers using physical and chemical deposition methods
Our research activities encompass both fundamental and applied research, with a key element of our strategy being the targeted transfer of fundamental research results into specific applications. Through this approach, we develop advanced solutions in the field of ceramic materials with a strong emphasis on their practical use. In the area of existing materials, we focus on the systematic improvement of their properties, particularly with respect to current market needs and industrial practice. This application-oriented approach significantly enhances the relevance and impact of our research activities. As a result, we are an attractive partner for collaboration with both academic institutions and industrial entities, in the Czech Republic and internationally
Advanced ceramic and composite biomaterials with improved properties that support healing and ensure the stability of implants and their interface with tissue for…
Advanced functional ceramic materials with higher efficiency and longer lifetime for electronics, including piezoceramics, electrodes, electrolytes, and photocatalysts
Advanced ceramic and composite materials with excellent mechanical and optical properties for transparent windows, ballistic applications, luminescence, and lasers
The research focuses on advanced ceramic and composite materials for technical and biomedical applications, including nanocomposites, multiferroics, and catalytic systems
