Research and development of a new generation of functionally modified layered nanoparticles with a targeted chemical modification. The
research will result in a better incorporation of the nanoparticles into a polymer matrix, in an increased chemical stability, heat distortion
temperature, improved barrier and mechanical properties of prepared nanocomposites. The objective of chemical modification will be
mainly: (1) improved flame retardancy using modifying components based on halogen free phosphorus compounds and (2) increase
of photostability using UV absorbers.

The proposed project will be divided into three main stages. The first phase of research will be aimed on preparation
of cast composite rocket propellants based on ammonium perchlorate and HTPB (hydrox terminated polybutadiene) as a binder.
The second phase of the project will be focused on the preparation of pressed composite propellants based on thermoplastics
polymers (Kraton, Estane etc.) as a binder. Burning rate of those propellants will be measured at a atmospheric pressure.
We suppose utilization of those propellants in the car and aircraft emergency systems. The third phase of the project
will be aimed on the preparation of silicone propellants with their using in the temperature range from -100 up to +100 °C.

The project focuses on the synthesis optimization of efficient and purely organic photoredox catalysts based on 5,6-di(5-alkoxythiophen-2-yl)pyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile.

1) A comprehensive evaluation of current methods for determination of a safety against derailment.
2) Design and realisation of a new mobile test equipment for testing of safety against derailment and carbody movements.
3) Proposal of a new more accurate method for determination of safety against derailment. The new method will be tested using the new test equipment.

The aim of the project is to develop a portable audiometer and specialized methodology for telemetry examinations of the human auditory system. The proposed solution is based on a combination of unique calibratable measuring device and a commercially available smartphone. The combination of these devices greatly reduces the final cost of medical measuring device while maintaining the quality and relevance of measurements.

We're proposing an optimal method of equipping carriers with transport units for combined transport. The existence of a combined transport fleet is one of the conditions for the implementation of combined transport.

A significant share of combined transport has been achieved in shipments to and from the Czech Republic using long-distance maritime transport based on the use of ISO containers.

In order for the support system to be effective and to contribute to the fulfillment of the expected objectives of OPD, Transport Policy and other requirements, it is necessary to appropriately set the subject of support and conditions for its granting.

Axle failure is a common cause of rail emergencies. To solve the safety problem of long-term operation of wheelsets on rolling stock, and prevent sudden operating axle fractures, we are developing the means for assessing axle-life given a defined surface damage.

The aim is to increase the safety of rolling stock traffic, both with passenger and freight vehicles.

The result will be a precise definition of technical conditions required for safe operation of rolling stock axles. Likewise, we'll define conditions needed to prevent emergencies from axle fatigue.

The main objective of the project is the development and verification of utility properties of magnetically active TiO2 nanotubes. Project covers the production of the carrier with the declared characteristics (the result of O-type), preparation functional sample (the result of G-type) and the isolation and purification process of selected biomolecules with this carrier (the result of the O-type methodology with proven properties). Methods describing the conditions of the specific interaction of the separated compound with the carrier, conditions for gentle release of the compound from the carrier´s surface to avoid disruption of the biol. activity of the isolated compounds, and finally, the conditions of regeneration and decontamination of carrier for the reusability. Utilization in biotechnology for the preparation of compounds with therapeutic or diagnostic potential is expected. This carrier can be used for the specific isolation of selected biomolecules (rec. proteins with a His-Tag, phosphorylated peptides/proteins as well as nucleic acids ? DNA, RNA) from very complex mixtures with excellent separation characteristics while maintaining very low produce costs for the material. Nanomaterial will be produced in sufficient quantity for demonstration purposes and for a series of qualitative tests of materials and processes. All these findings will be used during the commercialization of the product. Due to high commercialization potential of material both Czech and the PCT patent application is applied and the protection will be also extended by the United States or selected countries of EU. The plan is also to apply another CZ patent application. We will seek for license sale, where we expect interest of companies that provide support to established manufacturers or supply reagents to universities and research institutes. The outputs from the interaction between project team, manufacturers and users of carrier will be used to update the commercialization plan.

The project aims to put into industrial practice a new, so-called functional surfactants and chelating agents, which are based on derivatives of aspartic acid. These derivatives are synthesized from maleic anhydride and relevant (fatty) amines, and also from natural aspartic acid. These surfactants and chelating agents have strong sekvestration properties, they are highly biodegradable and, depending on the side chain, have significant anti-corrosion properties as well as antibacterial and antifungal. The project envisages the transfer of technologies to pilot plant scale synthesis (proven technology) as well as the development of functional samples, both for cutting fluid, metal cleaning surfaces, filling the functional (operational) fluids, as well as detergents for the food industry.