Polymer Institute
THETA curves on polymeRs with ACtive Topology.
THETA krivky na polyméRoch s AKtívnou Topológiou.
| Duration: |
1.1.2026 - 31.12.2026 |
| Program: |
Mobility |
| Project leader: |
Ing. Račko Dušan PhD. |
| Annotation: | The project THETARACT (THEta cuRves on polymers with ACtive Topology) is a bilateral research initiative between the Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences and the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw. Its main objective is to investigate the equilibrium statistical properties of theta-curve polymer conformations—a novel and largely unexplored class of topologically entangled structures in polymer science. The collaboration integrates the Slovak team’s expertise in coarse-grained molecular simulations and polymer modeling with the Polish partner’s advanced methods in topological characterization of molecular graphs. Using Monte Carlo conformational sampling techniques and topological analysis software such as Topoly, the project will explore how internal edge chiralities and steric interactions influence the populations and stability of theta-curve conformations. The project is thematically aligned with the aims of the bilateral call by fostering scientific excellence through international cooperation, supporting researcher mobility (with two planned short-term research stays per year), and involving young researchers. The expected outputs include joint publications, participation in international conferences, and dissemination to the broader public through science outreach events. The collaboration lays the foundation for future joint applications in European and national research funding schemes. |
Environmentally Responsible and Low Fire-hazard Polymer Composites for the Cable Insulations.
Ekologické polymérne kompozity s nízkym nebezpečenstvom požiaru pre izolácie káblov.
| Duration: |
1.4.2025 - 31.3.2028 |
| Program: |
ERANET |
| Project leader: |
Ing. Vykydalová Anna PhD. |
| Annotation: | To develop a PE-based polymer composite containing a multi-component halogen-free flame-retardant system of natural origin consisting of metal hydroxides and clays to enhance Low Fire Hazard Cables (LFHC) core insulation with application to the fire safety elements in places with a high concentration of people. |
Injectable hybrid hydrogel of graphene and alginate for improving cell integration in osteochondral repair.
Injectable hybrid hydrogel of graphene and alginate for improving cell integration in osteochondral repair.
| Duration: |
1.1.2024 - 31.12.2026 |
| Program: |
ERANET |
| Project leader: |
Heydari Abolfazl PhD. |
| Annotation: | This project focuses on advancing osteochondral tissue engineering by developing injectable shear-thinning sodium alginate (SA)-graphene oxide (GO) hydrogels for minimally invasive applications. These hydrogels are designed to conform to irregular defects and address key challenges in osteochondral repair, such as the integration of repaired and native tissues with differing mechanical properties, composition, and cellularity. By combining SA with GO and its bioinspired derivatives, the hydrogel’s mechanical properties are enhanced to closely mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM), promoting effective cell integration. Additionally, bioorthogonal chemistry is utilized to introduce non-covalent and covalent crosslinks, ensuring the biocompatibility of the injectable scaffold. Despite the significant potential of GO-based hydrogels, they remain unexplored in osteochondral repair. This innovative approach aims to bridge the gap in cartilage and subchondral bone repair, representing a transformative step forward in the field. |
Multifunctional fibre-reinforced plastic composites with MXene layers.
Multifunkčné vláknami vystužené polymérne kompozity s vrstvami MXénov.
Design and Development of 3D-Printed Electrospun Fiber-based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering.
Návrh a vývoj 3D tlačených lešení na báze elektrozvláknených vlákien pre tkanivové inžinierstvo.
Novel biodegradable biopolymer-Bioglass-composite implant technology .
Nová biodegradovateľná biopolymér-biosklo-kompozitná technológia implantátov.
EU Circular Economy Network for All: Consumer Protection through reducing, reusing, repairing (ECO4ALL)
Sieť obehového hospodárstva EÚ pre všetkých: Ochrana spotrebiteľa prostredníctvom zníženia, opätovného použitia, opravy.
Study of thermal expansion anisotropy of microstructural free volumes in polymer networks of acrylates.
Štúdium anizotropie tepelnej rozťažnosti mikroštruktúrnych voľných objemov v polymérnych sieťach akrylátov.
Utilizations of multicomponent reactions and reversible-deactivation radical polymerizations: Promising tools for the preparations of advanced polymer materials.
Využitie multikomponentných reakcií a radikálovej polymerizácie s vratnou deaktiváciou ako nástroj pre prípravu pokročilých polymérnych materiálov.
Development of new cosmetic ingredients with anti-aging properties.
Vývoj nových kozmetických zložiek s vlastnosťami proti starnutiu.
The total number of projects: 10
