{"id":40,"date":"2016-04-25T08:34:56","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T06:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ugt.saske.sk\/en\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2016-05-03T09:50:00","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T07:50:00","slug":"projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ugt.saske.sk\/en\/research\/projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>International<\/h2>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SUSTENET &#8211; Eur\u00f3pska sie\u0165 pre trvalo udr\u017eate\u013en\u00fa termoelektrinu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Sustainable Thermoelectrics European Network<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>COST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The strategies outlined in the European Green Deal and the EU Action Plans on Critical Raw Materials and the Circular Economy highlight the need for a sustainable development of renewable energy ecosystems and the efficient use of resources to promote a decarbonized society. Thermoelectric (TE) technology is regarded as alternative and environmentally friendly technology for harvesting and recovering heat, which isdirectly converted into electrical energy, as well as for cooling, heating and hybrid applications. The TE technology indeed holds significant potential for sustainable energy practices and the integration of the TE systems could lead to a new era of energy efficiency and contribute substantially to the EU energy sustainability efforts. Although the range of applications that can benefit from the use of devices based on this technology is very wide, there is still a supply chain to be developed. SUSTENET will address this issue by accelerating collaborative interdisciplinary knowledge generation and engagement with industrial partners, maximizing impact through knowledge creation and transfer, conducting environmental impact assessments and promoting research excellence. Additionally, SUSTENET will promote career development through workshops, seminars, and training schools, and will engage in extensive dissemination activities to amplify the impact of the outcomes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.11.2025 &#8211; 31.10.2029<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CAT-TECH &#8211; Nanokatalyz\u00e1tory a hybridn\u00e9 technol\u00f3gie pre degrad\u00e1ciu  nov\u00fdch typov organick\u00fdch kontaminantov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Nanocatalysts and Hybrid Technologies for Emerging Organic Pollutant Degradation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>EUREKA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The aim of this project is the production of nanocatalysts and the development of hybrid technologiesfor the treatment of water containing emerging organic pollutants. Organic pollutants, such as textiledyes, have complex molecular structures that make them resistant to conventional treatment methods,resulting in significant environmental and health problems for human populations.The proposed project focuses on innovative solutions by developing advanced nanocatalysts (e.g.,mixed ferrites) with enhanced activity for free radical generation. Additionally, hybrid technologies arebeing explored, combining nanocatalysts with UV and microwave irradiation to significantly improve theefficiency of organic pollutant degradation and reduce processing time. Furthermore, the introduction ofelectrocatalysis into the Fenton reaction further boosts efficiency by accelerating redox reactions andgenerating highly reactive radicals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2025 &#8211; 30.6.2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CLEANWATER &#8211; Multifunk\u010dn\u00e9 udr\u017eate\u013en\u00e9 adsorbenty na \u00fapravu vody pomocou plazmov\u00fdch technol\u00f3gi\u00ed a na ochranu zdravia pred xenobiotikami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Multifunctional sustainable adsorbents for water treatment assisted with plasma technologies and for health protection from xenobiotics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Horizont Eur\u00f3pa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Melnyk Inna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Contamination of drinking-water is an urgent global health concern, preferentially in rural areas, and is highly related to the poor and vulnerable population. This challenge requires a single, easy to handle and low-cost solution able to decrease the levels of pathogens, chemical and radiological hazards to tolerable levels in a single and simple pot (from a sorbent on a glass to a more powerful cold plasma technology). Furthermore, climate change, natural disasters and the actual war in Ukraine urges having available fast effective solutions to avoid the spread of waterborne epidemies and being exposed to unsafe levels of heavy metals or hazardous organic pollutants. The complexity of such contamination including organic\/inorganic species, cationic\/anionic species, different size and shape, etc., requires a multicomponent system and\/or device, in the form of a tablet or monolith, able to tackle specifically each of these hazards at once. In addition, this multicomponent system, besides tacking the problem in water, can be prepared and\/or modified to be biocompatible so that it can also be used as a dietary complement to mitigate\/remove all these hazards in human body (as enterosorbent). Based on these premises, the main goal of the CLEANWATER project is the design and development of multicomponent sorbents prepared by the combination of safe materials (e.g., activated carbons, bone-chars, pectins, among others) able to eliminate these contaminants in drinking water in a single pot or in combination with cold plasma for complete destruction. Furthermore, this sorbent will be modified accordingly to be applied in human body as a dietary complement to remove these species once assimilated in the body.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2024 &#8211; 31.12.2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj a schva\u013eovanie technol\u00f3gi\u00ed pre nov\u00e9 funk\u010dn\u00e9 materi\u00e1ly vyu\u017e\u00edvaj\u00face plazmovo-chemick\u00e9, mechanochemick\u00e9 a samopostupuj\u00face procesy vysokoteplotnej synt\u00e9zy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development and Testing of Technologies for Multicomponent Systems Based on Secondary Aluminum Alloys and Organometallic Materials for Applications in Technological Combustion, Pyrotechnic Compositions, and Concealing Aerosol Compositions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project aims to create advanced multi-component systems using secondary aluminum alloys and metal-organic binders for pyrotechnics and combustion processes, including a pilot production facility. Key objectives include:1. Improved Signal\/Lighting Cartridges: Develop cost-effective mixtures with copper iodides and boron carbides to control combustion speed, optimize radiation spectra, and enhance heat resistance\/stability in diverse climates.  2. Enhanced Binders: Design metal-organic framework binders with superior thermal-mechanical properties, reduced toxicity, and controlled burn rates for pyrotechnic materials.  3. Efficient Smoke Compositions: Create compact\/needle-shaped pyrotechnic powders from recycled aluminum alloys to boost smoke screen performance via optimized reactivity, aerosol density, and environmental resilience.  4. Multispectral Protective Devices: Engineer products using ultra-dispersed aerosols for broad-spectrum masking (visible\/IR\/radar) with reliable operation across climates.  5. Pilot Production: Build a modular facility to prototype and scale manufacturing processes for these systems.  The streamlined version retains core technical specifications while removing redundant details about testing parameters and material synthesis steps. The possibility to prepare the mentioned products by mechanochemical means will be also investigated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2025 &#8211; 31.12.2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj inovat\u00edvnych a environment\u00e1lne bezpe\u010dn\u00fdch met\u00f3d spracovania metalurgickej trosky<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of Innovative and Environmentally Safe Methods for Processing Metallurgical Slag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The goal of this project is to &quot;Develop innovative and environmentally safe methods for metallurgical slag processing, ensuring the efficient extraction of copper and other valuable components while creating in-demand construction and road materials.&quot;To achieve this goal, the following tasks must be accomplished within the project:1.\tConduct a comprehensive analysis of current dispersed and historically accumulated metallurgical slag to determine the content of copper and other valuable components (such as silver) as well as the physical and chemical properties of the slag.2.\tDevelop and optimize methods for the technological preparation of slag, including blasting and crushing historically accumulated metallurgical slag.3.\tStudy the optimal conditions for grinding a mixture of slags (50% current dispersed slag and 50% historical monolithic slag) using a ball mill to achieve the required particle sizes.4.\tInvestigate and select methods for the extraction of copper and silver. Leaching: Select and optimize the composition of the leaching solution to maximize copper and silver recovery. Conduct laboratory tests on mixed slag leaching. Study sorption and desorption processes, selecting suitable sorbents and desorption solutions for copper and silver extraction.5.\tInvestigate and select methods for the extraction of copper and silver. Flotation: Develop and optimize new flotation reagents for processing mixed slag. Conduct laboratory tests on flotation and the extraction of copper and silver from mixed slag.6.\tDevelop methods for utilizing residues after leaching and\/or flotation as construction finishing and\/or road materials. Conduct tests on the strength, durability, and environmental safety of the resulting construction and road materials.7.\tDevelop formulations and technologies for producing high-quality construction finishing materials from slag processing residues. Conduct tests to ensure compliance with construction standards and regulations.8.\tDevelop new materials for road construction from slag processing residues. Conduct tests on the strength, wear resistance, and durability of the resulting road materials.9.\tAssess the environmental safety of slag processing and utilization methods. Develop measures to reduce negative environmental impacts.10.\tAnalyze the economic efficiency of the proposed slag processing and utilization methods. Evaluate the costs of technology implementation and the expected profits from the sale of the resulting materials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2025 &#8211; 31.12.2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>INMAT &#8211; Inovat\u00edvne materi\u00e1ly ur\u010den\u00e9 pre nov\u00e9 technol\u00f3gie \u010distenia odpadov\u00fdch v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Innovative materials for applications in next-generation wastewater treatment technologies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pollution of water bodies and water scarcity have reached alarming levels, posing serious threats to ecosystems and human health. This underscores an urgent need to address these challenges through the reuse and recycling of water by applying innovative wastewater treatment technologies. Efficient and cost-effective wastewater treatment processes are crucial for sustainable development, environmental protection, and public health. The project \u201cInnovative Materials for Next-Generation Wastewater Treatment\u201d (INMAT) addresses the global challenge of insufficient technologies for treating wastewater with variable composition or high pollutant loads, such as effluents from the textile industry. Conventional methods, including biological treatments, often fail to provide adequate efficiency, whereas nuclear-based technologies, while highly effective, are economically unviable. INMAT proposes groundbreaking approaches to wastewater purification through the development of innovative materials (nanocatalysts) capable of generating free radicals via the Fenton reaction as part of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). This concept ensures effective degradation of organic pollutants. Additionally, the project introduces the use of gamma radiation from \u201cspent\u201d sealed radioactive sources as a sustainable and accessible solution for wastewater treatment. Another key element of the project is the exploration of magnetic hyperthermia. In this process, magnetic nanocatalysts subjected to an alternating magnetic field generate heat (200\u2013300\u00b0C), which plays a critical role in the degradation of organic pollutants in complex wastewater. This approach is particularly effective in scenarios where light is insufficient, or other methods fail to achieve the desired outcomes. In this regard, the development of development of mobile or stationary devices for this purpose presents actuall scientific topic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2025 &#8211; 30.6.2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Sk\u00famanie s\u00favislost\u00ed medzi \u0161trukt\u00farou a vlastnos\u0165ami v termoelektrick\u00fdch chalkogenidoch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Investigation of the structure-properties relationship in thermoelectric chalcogenides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Erasmus+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Dren\u010dakov\u00e1 D\u00e1\u0161a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>This project will be focused on study of thermoelectric properties of mechanochemically prepared doped samples of copper (I) silver chalcogenides. Transition metal chalcogenides, including CuAgSe, are generally known as potential thermoelectric materials, converting waste heat into electricity. Stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric samples of CuAgSe doped with Zn or other transition metal will be synthesized in planetary ball mill by simple, solvent-free method at ambientpressure and temperature. This will be followed by the preparation of sample pellets using SPS and measurement of thermoelectric properties.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>3.1.2026 &#8211; 3.4.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>na-As-Se &#8211; Nano\u0161trukturovan\u00e9 amorfn\u00e9 selenidy arz\u00e9nu na-As-Se: perspekt\u00edvna cesta v materi\u00e1lovom v\u00fdskume a in\u017einierstve nanokompozitn\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Nanostructured Amorphous Arseno-Selenides na-As-Se: on the path towards great challenging issue in contemporary nanocomposite materials science and engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Luk\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 Buj\u0148\u00e1kov\u00e1 Zdenka, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project deals with development of novel multifunctional media for contemporary photonics, IR optoelectronics, telecommunication and sensing technique, as well as biomedicine based on mechanically activated nanostructured amorphous arsenic selenides, na-As-Se (nano-arseno-selenides). The coupled nanostructurization\u2013re-amorphization effects in these substances activated by high-energy milling in dry and wet modes will be recognized in compositional domains including under-stoichiometric, stoichiometric (As3Se3) and over-stoichiometric substances. The quantum-chemical ab-initio models of covalent-network clusters in As-Se system, complemented by structural re-amorphization probes on short- and medium-range atomic ordering (employing X-ray diffraction related to the first sharp diffraction peak, XRD-FSDP) and sub-atomistic free-volume voids (employing positron annihilation spectroscopy in lifetime measuring mode (PALS) developed within the Positronics approach), allow selection the most perspective na-As-Se with optimized exploitation properties for multifunctional applications. This project is grounded on hypothesis that optimal functionality of mechanically activated glassy arseno-selenides is governed by their atomic-specific and atomic-deficient microstructure, i.e. arrangement of both atoms and atomic-deficient free-volume spaces. That is why PALS, probing free-volume imperfections in a condensed matter at the levels stretching far below experimental measuring limits of many conventional microstructural probes, complemented with atomic-sensitive XRD-FSDP method, are the best tools to through more light on the essence of this phenomenon. This collaborative research is opening novel direction in the engineering of the modern multifunctional solid-state media with predicted, guided and reliable exploitation properties, these being mechanically activated nanostructured glassy arseno-selenides in re-amorphized state \u2013 nano-arseno-selenides, na-As-Se.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2024 &#8211; 31.12.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Sol-g\u00e9lov\u00e1 synt\u00e9za matr\u00edc na b\u00e1ze oxidu kremi\u010dit\u00e9ho s r\u00f4znymi REE-aminokomplexami pre sn\u00edmacie aplik\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Sol-gel synthesis of silica-based matrices with different REE-amino- complexes for sensing applications <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>International Visegrad Fund (IVF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Melnyk Inna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.10.2024 &#8211; 1.7.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>POTASSIAL &#8211; Bezodpadov\u00e9 zhodnotenie \u017eivcov\u00fdch surov\u00edn: Zelen\u00e9 aplik\u00e1cie a udr\u017eate\u013en\u00e9 z\u00edskavanie strategick\u00fdch nerastn\u00fdch surov\u00edn.  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Zero-waste valorisation of feldspathic ores: Green application and sustainable sourcing of strategic raw materials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>ERANET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Achimovi\u010dov\u00e1 Marcela, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Feldspathic ores containing mainly K-Feldspar (KAlSi3O8) will be valorised by applying several hydro- and pyrometallurgical processes at which KCl, Al2O3, and SiO2 will primarily be produced without generating any solid waste. Objective is to provide new resources for potashand alumina. Targets are to produce fertilizer-grade KCl, high purity Al2O3, synthetic SiO2, Ca-silicate, and SiC from one ore and to sequester CO2 on the same ore.Although there are many studies for K and Al2O3 recovery from feldspars and clays, there are no notable commercial attempt to date. Unlike the other KCl and Al2O3 production methods suggested in the literature, manufacturing KCl, Al2O3, SiO2, Ca-silicate and SiC from the same ore without generating any waste is the novelty of this project. Thus, innovative aspect of the project is that feldspathic ores will be processed as a source of high value-added materials for the first time and with zero-waste approach, thus increasing the economic value of the proposed process. Also, CO2 sequestration capability of the feldsphatic ores will also be verified to enhance the economic importance those types of resources. For increased raw materials efficiency, a novel, hybrid and zero-waste processing method will be put forward. This will be established by exploiting the ores, other than bauxite and natural potash ores, and by applying environmentally sensitive production processes. The project will unlock substantial volume of various raw materials from deposits that cannot be economically or environmentally exploited within or outside the EU through enabling the better efficiency of exploitation of raw materials\u2019 resources and increasing the range andyields of recovered raw materials; and push Europe to the forefront in the area of raw materials processing technologies and increase availability of recovered raw material and create added value products through reducing the amounts of industrial tailings to be disposed or landfilled.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/www.inonu.edu.tr\/era-min3-potassial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>15.4.2022 &#8211; 14.4.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ZnO nano\u010dastice: synt\u00e9za a vyu\u017eitie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ZnO nanoparticles: synthesis and application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Melnyk Inna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2023 &#8211; 28.2.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Katalyz\u00e1tory na b\u00e1ze Co-Pd pre hydrogen\u00e1ciu CO pripraven\u00fdch impregn\u00e1ciou a mechanickou aktiv\u00e1ciou\/legovan\u00edm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Supported Co-Pd catalysts for CO hydrogenation synthesized by impregnation and mechanical activation or by mechanical alloying <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mobility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project aims to enrich and refine the knowledge about the type, role andsignificance of various factors determining the structure and properties of supportedbimetallic Co-Pd catalysts for CO hydrogenation like supported metal(s) dispersion,degree of metal reduction, surface structure of metal particles, extent of the metalphase components influence on the type and properties of adsorbed atoms andcompounds, role of support composition and surface properties. Enrichment andclearance of details of the catalytic CO hydrogenation mechanism could beobtained.The main hypotheses for the study are:- The selectivity and distribution of reaction products is determined by the reductionand dispersion of the metal, as it is established that the main active phase aremetallic nanoparticles where essential part of their surface consists of totallyreduced cobalt atoms (Co0) but some results show necessity of Co0\/Con+ couples.- The type of CO adsorption, formation of various CO species will depend on thesurface composition of the studied material &#8211; namely the presence\/ratio of metal ionsand atoms of the catalytically active components.- Mechanochemical synthesis of catalysts for CO hydrogenation could be profitablefor simultaneous desirable modification of support surface properties <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Technol\u00f3gia zelenej synt\u00e9zy \u0161trukt\u00farne modifikovan\u00fdch kovov\u00fdch sulfidov\u00fdch nanokompozitov s vysokou fotokatalytickou aktivitou a antibakteri\u00e1lnymi vlastnos\u0165ami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Technology of green synthesis of structurally modified metal sulfide nanocomposites with high photocatalytic activity and antibacterial properties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>As part of the project, various binary nanosulfides of transition metals (Zn, Pb, Sn, Mo, Ag, Ni, Cd) and their composites with a potential mixture in photocatatalytic wastewater treatment will be mechanochemically synthesized. The synthesis will be performed by grinding the octane of the respective metal and the eggshell membrane or thiourea as a source of sulfur. Finally, the photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of the products will be tested.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.8.2022 &#8211; 31.12.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj a schva\u013eovanie technol\u00f3gi\u00ed pre nov\u00e9 funk\u010dn\u00e9 materi\u00e1ly vyu\u017e\u00edvaj\u00face plazmovo-chemick\u00e9, mechanochemick\u00e9 a samopostupuj\u00face procesy vysokoteplotnej synt\u00e9zy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development and approbation of technologies for new functional materials using plasma-chemical, mechanochemical and self-propagating high-temperature synthesis processes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project consists of four subprograms.In the first subprogram, mechanical activation in the presence of modifying additives will produce new energy-intensive powder materials based on aluminum and its secondary alloys for use in rocket fuels and industrial explosives. The combustion of new materials in SHS processes will be studied under stationary conditions and conditions of centrifugal acceleration, which will improve the accuracy of calculations of mixed systems for use in rocket fuels.The second program is aimed at the development of new adhesive additives to bitumen based on ash from thermal power plant dumps (inorganic additives), as well as waste from fat and oil production (organic additives). The separation of the carbon part of the ash from the mineral and their mechanical activation will increase the affinity of the activated material for both bitumen and stone fillers; this will improve the stability of road surfaces. The use of oil and fat industry waste will reduce the cost of organic additives.The third subprogram will develop technical documentation for a plasma torch and a plasma-chemical reactor for processing industrial and municipal solid waste; The plasma torch and the plasma-chemical reactor will be manufactured and tested. The developed reactor will have a fundamental difference from existing analogues.In the fourth subprogram, new catalytic systems will be obtained by impregnation, solution combustion and SHS, for the conversion of greenhouse gases into synthesis gas; in addition, the technological process of catalytic conversion will be optimized. The industrial use of the results of the subprogram will, firstly, reduce the negative impact of greenhouse gases; secondly, demanded raw materials (synthesis gas) will be obtained. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.10.2022 &#8211; 31.12.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium termoelektrick\u00fdch vlastnost\u00ed mechanochemicky syntetizovanej s\u00e9rie vzoriek Cu2-xAgxSe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of thermoelectric properties of mechanochemically synthesized series of Cu2-xAgxSe samples<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Erasmus+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Dren\u010dakov\u00e1 D\u00e1\u0161a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>This project will be focused on study of thermoelectric properties of mechanochemically prepared copper (I) silver selenide. Transition metal chalcogenides, including CuAgSe, are generally known as potential thermoelectric materials, converting waste heat into electricity.  Stoichiometric, non-stoichiometric and also doped samples of Cu2-xAgxSe sample series will be synthesized in planetary ball mill by simple, solvent-free method at ambient pressure and temperature. Thermoelectric properties of CuAgSe samples will be investigated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>2.9.2024 &#8211; 30.11.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'> Inovat\u00edvna strat\u00e9gia san\u00e1cie toxick\u00fdch druhov ortuti v are\u00e1li b\u00fdval\u00e9ho chemick\u00e9ho z\u00e1vodu Pavlodar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Innovative remediation strategy for toxic mercury species in the area of former Pavlodar chemical plant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is expected to develop an innovative strategy for remediation of the area of the former Pavlodar (Kazakhstan) chemical plant from mercury toxic forms using data on occurrence of mercury species (including methylmercury, mobile and bioavailable forms). These forms, determined by modern physicochemical and analytical methods, will help to assess the Hg mobility, toxicity and the ability to methylation at this location and will make it possible to propose a rational approach to remediate the territory. In addition, it is planning within the project to develop and offer for commercial use at least one material\/product as an in situ amendments to stabilize\/immobilize mercury in soils and\/or to remove it from water.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>15.4.2022 &#8211; 1.11.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>N\u00e1vrh N-nosnej povrchovej vrstvy oxidu kremi\u010dit\u00e9ho hybridn\u00fdch organicko-anorganick\u00fdch \u010dast\u00edc pre ich aplik\u00e1ciu pri \u010disten\u00ed priemyseln\u00fdch odpadov\u00fdch v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Design of the N-bearing surface layer of silica hybrid organic-inorganic particles for their application in industrial wastewater treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>International Visegrad Fund (IVF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Melnyk Inna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The development of adsorbents for water purification remains an urgent task. Therefore the main goal of the project is to develop novel silica-based materials with desired surface functionalities. The research objectives of the project are: a) optimization of one-pot synthesis of hybrid organo-inorganic particles with different N-containing functional groups: -NH2, =NH, -NHNH2, -NHNHNH2, -NR3 and their protonated forms; b) analysis of the structure-property relationship of the obtained materials, with an adjustment of the synthesis to increase the availability of functional groups and improve structural properties; c) sorption tests to remove As, Sb ions from aqueous solutions, determination of sorption parameters (pH, contact time, sorption capacity, sorbent regeneration) in model solutions and real wastewater; d) dissemination of the findings in articles and conference presentations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.10.2023 &#8211; 31.7.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium elektrochemick\u00fdch vlastnost\u00ed komplexn\u00fdch oxidov na b\u00e1ze spinelu ako an\u00f3dov\u00e9ho materi\u00e1lu pre l\u00edtium-i\u00f3nov\u00e9 bat\u00e9rie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of electrochemical properties of complex oxides based on spinel as anode material for lithium-ion batteries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Erasmus+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Porodko Olena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>15.8.2023 &#8211; 15.12.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>MechSustInd &#8211; CA18112: Mechanoch\u00e9mia pre obnovite\u013en\u00fd priemysel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CA18112: Mechanochemistry for Sustainable Industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>COST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Organic mechanochemistry has been shown to enable the reduction, or the elimination, of solvents, while ensuring increased yields and scope of substrates compared to solution-phase synthesis, better crystallinity of final products, and access to products that can be formed only under mechanical activation conditions. This COST Action aims at establishing a multi-disciplinary network of European scientists, engineers, technologists, entrepreneurs, industrialists and investors addressing the exploitation of mechanical activation in the production of chemicals through sustainable and economically convenient practices on the medium and large scales. Specifically, this Action addresses the objective of harmonizing fundamental and applied research with technological innovation and industrial needs, representing the necessary step for enhancing the impact of mechanical processing onto organic synthesis and transferring specific knowledge into the industrial value chains. The Action aims to nucleate a critical mass of actors from EU research Institutions, enterprises and industries, bringing together different areas of expertise and application. The creation of an authoritative community to promote the study of mechanochemistry and encourage its utilization in production processes will catalyze strategic advances in European chemical industry. The favorable features of mechanically activated (organic) transformations is expected to enable the attainment of far-reaching objectives connected with the development of green economy, the improvement of European market competitors\u2019 capabilities, the innovation of process engineering, and the growth of a new generation of specialized researchers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2019 &#8211; 31.8.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdbuchy v gu\u013eov\u00fdch mlynoch \u2013 vyu\u017eitie mechanicky vyvolan\u00fdch samo\u0161\u00edriacich sa reakci\u00ed na synt\u00e9zu materi\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Explosions in ball mills &#8211; utilizing mechanically-induced self-propagating reactions for materials synthesis <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>SAS-UPJ\u0160 ERC Visiting Fellowship Grants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mechanochemical synthesis utilizing tools of high-energy ball milling is a solvent-free, sustainable, and environmentally friendly synthetic methodology applied in multiple areas of chemistry. Inorganic mechanochemistry, albeit being the older branch, is currently in the shadow of its organic analogue. The aim of this project is to bring a renaissance to this field via the investigation of mechanically induced self-propagating reactions (MSR), which offer the possibility to prepare inorganic compounds via controllable explosive reaction pathways in very short time. This possibility will be demonstrated on the synthesis of metal chalcogenides (MCs), a group of semiconductor compounds containing Earth-abundant elements with multidisciplinary applications. The conventional syntheses of nanocrystalline MCs (e.g, solvothermal or high-temperature one) are time-consuming and energy-demanding, as they require the use of solvents and external heating\/pressure. This can be avoided by using the blitz mechanochemical synthesis via MSR proposed here. This field is rather unexplored and thus needs fundamental studies aimed on the understanding of the phenomena behind. This seems to yield a concept that should widely be applied as a completely new synthesis tool for a wide array of compounds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2023 &#8211; 31.7.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Synt\u00e9za gu\u013eovit\u00fdch \u010dast\u00edc oxidu kremi\u010dit\u00e9ho s karboxylovou funk\u010dnou skupinou v jednej n\u00e1dobe a ich aplik\u00e1cia na odstr\u00e1nenie REE z vodn\u00fdch roztokov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>One-pot synthesis of silica spherical particles with carboxyl functionality and their application for REEs removal from aqueous solutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Kyshkarova Viktoriia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.2.2023 &#8211; 30.4.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Anorganicky modifikovan\u00e9 smektity ako multifunk\u010dn\u00e9 sorbenty s cie\u013eov\u00fdmi aplik\u00e1ciami pri san\u00e1cii vodn\u00e9ho prostredia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Inorganically modified smectites as multifunctional sorbents for target applications in the aqueous environment remediation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mobility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dolinsk\u00e1 Silvia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Due to the increasing demands for the development of new materials with specific properties and a wide range of applications, there is a necessary to prepare and comprehensively characterize materials to achieve this trend. The project is aimed at design and preparation of composite materials based on selected clay minerals from the smectite group with manganese oxides andverification of their efficiency as new types of multifunctional sorbents. The preparation will beperformed by precipitation of manganese oxides on the surface of chemically modified smectites. Natural clay minerals and modified composites will be characterized by chemical, thermal, microscopic analysis, X-ray powder diffraction analysis and infrared spectroscopy. The obtained composites will be used as multifunctional sorbents with enhanced sorption efficiency of heavymetals and drug residues in the remediation of the aqueous environment. The application of smectite\/manganese oxide composites as sorbents in the process of pharmaceutical micropollutants removal is a new research focus in this field.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2021 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>COMOX &#8211; Elektrolyty na b\u00e1ze komplexn\u00fdch oxidov pre v\u00fdrobu energie: Mechanosynt\u00e9za a elektrochemick\u00e9 vlastnosti.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'> Complex oxide electrolytes for energy conversion technologies: Mechanosynthesis and electrochemical characterization.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The proposed joint project is aimed at the development of novel nanocrystalline oxide electrolytes with modified structures and morphologies and enhanced functional properties for high-temperature electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies. The main objectives include preparation of complex perovskite-type oxides with designed compositions employing calcination-free mechanochemical synthesis optimized for a short reaction time, development of sintering procedures for fabrication of dense electrolyte ceramics with controlled grain-size distribution, and systematic analysis of relationships between composition, (micro)structure and ionic transport. Non-conventional mechanosynthesis approach is envisaged as cost-effective and fast route forfabrication of solid electrolytematerialswith controlled microstructure and improved electrochemical performance, and thus encompasses a promising pathway contributing to development of electrochemical storage for renewable energy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Lok\u00e1lna \u0161trukt\u00fara dopovan\u00fdch podvojn\u00fdch oxidov nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch  rozmerov pomocou sofistikovan\u00fdch fyzik\u00e1lno-analytick\u00fdch met\u00f3d. Prenos  poznatkov a vzdel\u00e1vanie. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Insight to local structure of doped\/nanocrystalline complex oxides  by sophisticated physico-chemical methods. Educational approach.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mobility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Functional properties of advanced materials are significantly influenced by their preparation including size of crystallites and formation of defects. Apart variety of several groups of materials, complex and\/or doped oxides are still widely used and studied because of high variety of applications. Nevertheless, the synthesis procedure contributes to their applications as it can influence their structure, size, morphology, formation of vacancies, structure distortion etc. Synthesis of materials by ball milling is considered to fast and simple method for preparation of oxides of various composition and structures with modified structures. However, standard available X-ray diffraction methods are often unsufficient to get insight real structure of prepared materials. In this context, spectroscopy methods provides very detail information on local structure of investigated samples. It is the main objective of the proposal to cooperate in the field of spectroscopy-oriented study of mechanosynthesized oxides for advanced applications involving training of PhD students\/young scientists. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2021 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Synt\u00e9za nov\u00fdch komplexn\u00fdch oxidov a vplyv ich \u0161trukt\u00fary na fyzik\u00e1lne a elektrochemick\u00e9 vlastnosti<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Synthesis of novel complex oxides and the effect of their structure on physical and electrochemical properties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Erasmus+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Porodko Olena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project focuses on the synthesis and characterization a new type of high entropy oxides (HEOs) as possible new class of materials for energy storage devices. HEOsprovide great deal due to their novel and unexpected properties. However, despite of their elemental composition, it is well known that the method of the inorganicmaterials preparation affects their properties significantly. One of the alternatives for synthesis of inorganic materials offers mechanochemical synthesis, very oftenresulting in nanoscale products, that are prepared by solvent-free method and in relatively short reacting time without post-heating. This is in hand with novel trends indeveloping simpler processes for the synthesis of solidstate reactions of oxides that avoid high-temperature processing. Moreover, the high-energy ball milling cancreate defects that affect the final properties of products. The project is focused on synthesis and characterization of novel classes of high-entropy oxides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.11.2022 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>RecoRaw &#8211; Z\u00edskavanie kritick\u00fdch surov\u00edn z priemyseln\u00fdch odpadov progres\u00edvnymi met\u00f3dami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Recovery of critical raw materials from industrial wastes by advanced methods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mobility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The general objective of the submitted project is the study and development of advanced economic and environmentally viable methods, such as innovative integrated bio-hydrometallurgical processes; for the critical metals recovery from various types industrial wastes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2021 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>NanoMed &#8211; Nanop\u00f3rovit\u00e9 a nano\u0161trukt\u00farne materi\u00e1ly pre medic\u00ednske aplik\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Nanoporous and Nanostructured Materials for Medical Applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Horizont 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The main focus of this project is on developing advanced and more efficient methods of treatment of radiation sickness, radio-related toxicity, heavy metal poisoning and radiation cancerogenesis prevention. In this inter- and multidisciplinary project the applicants bring together complementary expertise in physical chemistry and chemical engineering, pharmacology, biochemistry, toxicology and medicine that would be transferred across the discipline boundaries and bring innovative and original solutions to develop a nanoporous sorbent-based method of health protection by adsorbing the target substances that are not currently removed or neutralised by alternative existing systems. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2017 &#8211; 31.10.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Veda s cie\u013eom: Zlep\u0161enie environment\u00e1lnej vedy na kaza\u0161sk\u00fdch univerzit\u00e1ch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Science with a Purpose: Improving Environmental Science in Kazakhstani Universities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>This American Councils Kazakhstani Partnerships project will help recruit new environmental scientists and engineers in Kazakhstan by modernizing graduate level environmental science curricula and enhance teaching capacity at three Kazakhstani universities. Activities supported will provide new curriculum and demonstrate utility through environmental research projects focused on water and air quality, and remediation chemistry. The project will build research capacities in water and air quality, treatment and purification chemistry through increased scholar exchange, academic and research collaboration, and joint publications. It will enhance institutional capacity in participating universities supporting long-term academic mobility of students and researchers between U.S. and Kazakhstani universities using existing Kazakhstani and U.S. funding programs. This \u201cScience with a Purpose\u201d project will help prepare Kazakhstan for sustainable development by training a workforce in environmental science and engineering. The role of Dr. Bal\u00e1\u017e is to share with Kazakh students his rich experience in writing and submitting articles to CC\/IF magazines.   <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.3.2022 &#8211; 30.9.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hybridn\u00e9 polym\u00e9ry pre odstra\u0148ovanie \u0165a\u017ek\u00fdch kovov z priemyseln\u00fdch odpadov\u00fdch v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hybrid polymers for the removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Erasmus+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Kyshkarova Viktoriia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Hybrid composites prepared by the sol-gel method have currently received attention due to their excellent combination of organic and inorganic parts in one material. The diversity of properties of such materials leads to a very broad range of their applications including water purification. The main aim of the project is the preparation of composite adsorbents based on silica and different types of polymers with carboxylic surface groups for the removal of inorganic (metal ions) and organic (basic dyes) pollutants from waters. Different variations of the sol-gel method will be applied and the synthesis conditions will be chosen to achieve better selectivity towards different metal ions and organic dyes. The advantage of the proposed method of synthesis is one-step, carrying out at room temperature, the use of environmentally friendly substances as solvents. The proposed approaches can be used to create adsorption composites with acid groups based on silica and polymers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/erasmus.tuke.sk\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>31.1.2022 &#8211; 30.4.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>PROM &#8211; Hybridn\u00e9 kompozity na odstra\u0148ovanie \u0165a\u017ek\u00fdch kovov z priemyseln\u00fdch v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hybrid composites for the removal of heavy metals from industrial water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mobility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Kyshkarova Viktoriia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/nawa.gov.pl\/instytucje\/program-prom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>30.11.2021 &#8211; 10.12.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Li +\/Na+ pyrox\u00e9ny ako potenci\u00e1lne materi\u00e1ly pre bat\u00e9riov\u00fd priemysel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Li+\/Na+ pyroxenes as potential materials for energy storage industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Skurikhina Olha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>This project is aimed at preparation on novel pyroxenes (LiTiGe2O6, NaTiGe2O6) that are potential non-toxic, cheap and safe alternatives electrode materials. The pyroxene structure (M2M1T2O6) consists of alternating layers of tetrahedra (TO4) and octahedra (M1O6), that create three-dimensional structure with channels for the mobility of M2 cations (Li, Na). The feasibility of commercial application of such materials is under question due to low conductivity and slow Li intercalation. The preparation of new pyroxenes with GeO4 instead of SiO4 will exploit the benefit of the stable 3D structure but in the same time will facilitate the movement of the small M2 ions due to higher elasticity of bonds in GeO4 compared to SiO4 (with retarded rate of M2 diffusion). The new pyroxenes will be prepared using the high-energy ball milling, sustainable and fast synthesis route of solid materials, which allows reducing the sintering time and temperature. Moreover, it enables the preparation of counterparts in far-from equilibrium state (nanoglassy). This approach enables to increase the capacity by particles downsizing and increase the conductivity due to the structural disorder. By solid-state impedance spectroscopy I can establish the potential of LiTiGe2O6 and NaTiGe2O6 pyroxenes (crystalline and far-from equilibrium form) as electrode materials. The use of of Potenstiostat will help to establish the electrode properties of these materials for their practical application in LIB and SIB.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2021 &#8211; 30.11.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 synt\u00e9za vybran\u00fdch bin\u00e1rnych sulfidov s r\u00f4znymi tvarmi pre \u010distenie odpadov\u00fdch v\u00f4d <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical synthesis of binary nanosulfides with various shapes for remediation of wastewater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Within the framework of this project, various binary sulfides (NiS, CdS, PbS and ZnS) with potential application is wastewater remediation (either by adsorption of photocatalytic action) will be prepared. The synthesis will be realized by ball milling of corresponding metal acetate and sodium sulfide and also the effect of in situ sulfur formation on the shape of the produced nanoparticles will be investigated. In the end, the adsorption\/photocatalytic activity of the products will be evaluated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.6.2021 &#8211; 31.10.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Tvorba a charakteriz\u00e1cia multifunk\u010dn\u00fdch polym\u00e9rov\u00fdch nanokompozitn\u00fdch n\u00e1terov na povrchu textiln\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov pre proces filtr\u00e1cie vody<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Creation and characterization of multifunctional polymer nanocomposite coatings on the surface of textile materials for the water filtration process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>International Visegrad Fund (IVF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Melnyk Inna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is aimed at solving the problem of maintenance global market with innovative products, such as textile materials for water filtration. To achieve this goal the objects of research were acrylic and polyurethane aqueous dispersion, crosslinking agent and inorganic nanoparticles.The scientific approach of choosing composition components, based on their physical and chemical properties will boost the volume of output and improve the quality and competitiveness of such products.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.3.2021 &#8211; 31.7.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Environment\u00e1lne prijate\u013en\u00e1 synt\u00e9za nanokompozitov na b\u00e1ze vaje\u010dn\u00e9ho odpadu a strieborn\u00fdch nano\u010dast\u00edc s biologickou aktivitou za vyu\u017eitia gu\u013eov\u00e9ho mletia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Environmentally friendly synthesis of nanocomposites based on eggshell waste and silver nanoparticles with biological activity using ball milling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>International Visegrad Fund (IVF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The nanocomposite based on waste eggshell and silver nanoparticles with biological activity will be prepared using a ball milling method. This methodology facilitates the one already performed at the host institution. Thus, waste material, upon reinforcement with silver nanoparticles known for their strong antibacterial activity, can be turned into functional material with biological activity. The host institution has great tools for both synthesis and characterization of the nanocomposite.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2020 &#8211; 30.6.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Dynamika l\u00edtium-i\u00f3nov v komplexn\u00fdch oxidoch pripraven\u00fdch mechanochemickou cestou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Li-ion dynamics in complex oxides prepared by mechanochemical route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Skurikhina Olha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pyroxenes with chemical formula M2M1T2O6 have shown the potential as cheaper and ecologically friendly alternatives for cathode materials. Silicate pyroxenes (LiFeSi2O6 and LiVSi2O6) were investigated for that purpose but did not show sufficient rate of Li+ insertion during charging-discharging process. One of the reasons is the rigidity of chemical bonds in [SiO4] tetrahedra that hampers the process. In the framework of this project, ion mobility of selected pyroxenes (LiFeSi2O6 and LiFeGe2O6) prepared by non-conventional mechanochemical process will be studied for the first time by impedance spectroscopy. Mechanochemical approach will be used for the induction of (nano)glassy state in these materials. The effect of milling on crystallinity thus the Li-ion mobility will be studied by EIS and XRD. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>10.9.2020 &#8211; 10.2.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Kompozitn\u00e9 materi\u00e1ly na b\u00e1ze TiO2 a akt\u00edvneho uhlia na elimin\u00e1ciu a fotodegrad\u00e1ciu adsorbovate\u013en\u00fdch organick\u00fdch halog\u00e9nov.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Composite materials based on TiO2 and activated carbon for elimination and photodegradation of adsorbable organic halogens. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Bodn\u00e1r Yankovych Halyna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.3.2020 &#8211; 31.5.2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CRM-EXTREME &#8211; Rie\u0161enie probl\u00e9mu kritick\u00fdch surov\u00edn pre materi\u00e1ly v kritick\u00fdch podmienkach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Solutions for Critical Raw Materials Under Extreme Conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>COST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Project is aimed at substitution of critical raw materials used in preparation of advanced alloys and composites under extreme conditions of temperature,loading, wear and shear in energy,,car and traffic sectors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>http:\/\/www.cost.eu-COST Actions\/ca\/CA15102?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>10.3.2016 &#8211; 9.3.2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj magnetick\u00fdch kompozitov s kontrolovan\u00fdm hydrof\u00f3bnym a hydrofiln\u00fdm povrchom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of Magnetic Composites with Adjustable Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Surface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The joint Ukrainian-Slovak project is supposed to result in the detailed study of the effect of the conditions of magnetite functionalization on hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties of the coating layers. The surface of the obtained materials will be characterized by the presence of different types of dominant groups, specific functional groups selective to particular metal or group of elements; electron withdrawing or electron accepting groups, both from hydrophobic hydrocarbon radicals attached to the silicon atom and from organic groups directly incorporated in the silica framework (it is an organic bridge for bridged silsesquioxanes); residual silanol groups, and oxygen atoms of the siloxane bond. Such nature of sorbents surface will enable different types of interactions with different sorbates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>6.4.2017 &#8211; 31.12.2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>BISILMAG &#8211; Bi-funk\u010dn\u00e9 sferick\u00e9 \u010dastice na b\u00e1ze krem\u00edka a magnetitu pre  \u010distenie v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bifunctional Silica and Magnetite Spherical Particles with Tailored Porosity and Surface Chemistry for Complex Water Treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>7RP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Project aims to develop bi(or multi)functional silica and magnetically removable adsorbents for water purification and remediation securing removal of chemical pollutants both organic and inorganic nature. SASPRO will unite the efforts of the scientists and their expertise in two adjacent fields &#8211; synthesis and functionalization of mesoporous silica and silica-based adsorbents from the Marie Curie Fellow Dr Melnyk and advanced experience in physicochemical characterization of surface binding with valuable experience of their implementation in water purification from the Institute of Geotechnics SAS. Our specific aims: 1) Creation of silica microsheres with well defined composition for selective uptake of metal cations. 2) \u0421ombination the properties of magnetite (easy removal from the reaction medium, recovery) with the assets of functionalized polysiloxane (specific groups, large specific surface area) and contribute to the selective removal of contaminating cations and organic molecules simultaneously. 3) Synthesis of nanocomposite multi-functional microparticles, testing them on wastewater samples modeling complex water systems. The goals will be achieved through coordinated research uniting the efforts of specialists in materials synthesis, characterization and application. In addition these materials are promising for applications in chromatography, drug delivery, creation of chemo- and biosensors, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.3.2016 &#8211; 31.12.2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>AdOX &#8211; Vz\u0165ahy medzi \u0161trukt\u00farou a funk\u010dn\u00fdmi vlastnos\u0165ami vo vyspel\u00fdch nanooxidoch ur\u010den\u00fdch pre usklad\u0148ovanie  energie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Structure-Function Relationship of Advanced Nanooxides for Energy Storage Devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medzivl\u00e1dna dohoda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>prof. RNDr. \u0160epel\u00e1k Vladim\u00edr, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The main objective of the proposed project is focused on the development of novel and sophisticated chemical routes towards energy harvesting materials within multidisciplinary oriented approach in the field of solid state chemistry. Basic concept includes (i) to obtain well-defined complex oxide materials by starting from welldesigned precursors, (ii) to utilize phenomena at the solid interfaces, particularly those between inorganic \u2013 organic solids, (iii) to utilize unique features of non-conventional processes, i.e. mechanical activation and microwave technology, and (iv) to characterize the products under well-defined and reproducible conditions, without restriction to the properties of the end use, e.g. the capacity fade of the complete Li-ion and Na-ion batteries. The target materials include (i) Li- and Na- containing nanocrystalline complex oxides mostly with structure of spinels, garnets, pyroxenes, olivines and orthosilicates and (ii) partially reduced and partially anion exchanged oxide nanoparticles (SiO2, SnO2 and TiO2).Non-conventionally synthesized oxides are expected to possess modified\/enhanced structural and electrochemical properties. In the context of the proposed project, special effort will be focused on the systematic study of the structure-related functional properties directly connected towards energy storage applications.The final goal of the project is the optimization and prediction of the real structure of the products possessing e.g. the highest possible Li+ (Na+) ion conductivity by systematically introduced additives and the application of preparative processes of highest precision.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>http:\/\/adox.rie.shizuoka.ac.jp\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.10.2015 &#8211; 30.9.2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>NANOZEO &#8211; Remedi\u00e1cia v\u00f4d pomocou nano\u010dasticami aktivovan\u00fdch syntetick\u00fdch zeolitov na b\u00e1ze popol\u010dekov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Nanoparticle Activated Synthetic Zeolite from Coal Fly Ash for Water Remediation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medzivl\u00e1dna dohoda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Synthetic and natural zeolites have been successfully applied as adsorptive materials foreffective removal of heavy metals, phosphates, ammonium and organic pollutants fromcontaminated waters. Zeolite synthesis is usually performed by the hydrothermal crystallizationof silica gel, alkaline bases and aluminum salts at elevated temperatures and strong alkalinemedia. A novel promising approach for production of low-cost sorbents is the conversion ofmineral waste from the incineration of solid organic fuels in thermal power plants in microporousmaterials with high adsorption or ion-exchange capacity, which can replace successfully thenature zeolites in the filters of water purification systems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>4.5.2016 &#8211; 31.12.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CORFO &#8211; V\u00fdvoj in-situ biol\u00fahovacej met\u00f3dy pre \u010distenie kremenn\u00fdch pieskov a aplik\u00e1cia testovania prototypu poloprev\u00e1dzky<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of In-situ Bioleaching Method to Clean Quartz Sands and Application through Testing Prototype Pilot Plant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. \u0160tyriakov\u00e1 Iveta, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Cristaler\u00edas Chile SA is a company engaged in the production of glass containers and uses raw silica sand, which does not fulfill the purity necessary for creating quality glass. The research and development of new technologies within the biotransformation of silicate minerals heterotrophic bacteria is one of the scientific activities Ugt SAS which may serve to develop bioleaching technology for the purification of quartz sand in Chile.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2014 &#8211; 31.12.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj inova\u010dn\u00fdch procesov pre zhodnotenie pou\u017eit\u00fdch bat\u00e9ri\u00ed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of innovative processes for the valorization of spent batteries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project presets of the previous project continuation over the years 2013 \u2013 2015. The principal goal of the project proposal (the continuation), is the proposal of innovative integrated hydro\/biohydrometallurgical process, economic and environmentally, to enhance the spent alkaline and zinc\u2013carbon batteries, with development \u2013 on pilot scale &#8211; of the process of recovery of metal values and the production of components of commercial interest.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2016 &#8211; 31.12.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>FOCAT &#8211; Fotokatalytick\u00e9 \u010distenie kontaminovan\u00fdch v\u00f4d a vzduchu pou\u017eit\u00edm nanomateri\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Photocatalytic purification of contamined water and air using nanostructured materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medzivl\u00e1dna dohoda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is directed towards studying the processes of photocatalytic purification of polluted water and air, using nanostructured materials mostly on the basis of oxides. It will be focused on comparison the efficiency of photocatalysts &#8211; semiconductors based on oxides, obtained by mechanochemical synthesis with other commercial photocatalysts. The presently known commercial TiO2 photocatalysts, based on anatase\/rutile synergism, will be improved by finding an appropriate substitute of the either of anatase or rutile component with other narrow-band semiconductors. Obtaining and applying the visible-light-active photocatalysts to water and air treatment and testing them in suspension reactors (water purification) and in flat-plate gas-phase continuous flow photocatalytic reactor (air purification) will be the aim of our study. The kinetics of the photocatalytic reactions will be evaluated on the basis of Langmuir-Hinshelwood model both under continuous flow conditions (plug-flow reactor) and under flow-circulation conditions using a gas circulation pump (ideal mixing reactor) to enter the kinetic region. The effect of the thickness of the photocatalytic coating with respect to operation in the diffusion or in the kinetic region will be estimated. Optimal experimental conditions for maximal conversion degree will be selected in view of achieving steady state operation and optimal reactor configuration removing the dead zones.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2016 &#8211; 29.12.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>INHEMES &#8211; Priemyseln\u00e1 pr\u00edprava sulfidov kovov mechanochemickou aktiv\u00e1ciou vo vibra\u010dn\u00fdch mlynoch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Industrial Synthesis of Metal Sulphides via Mechanochemical Activation in Vibration Mills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project solves a problem of copper(II) sulphide mechanochemical synthesis. The time schedule is planned in such way, that IGT SAS will investigate the synthesis in laboratory grinding mills and TU Clausthal will realize the synthesis in full industrial scale mills.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.11.2015 &#8211; 31.10.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>WaSClean &#8211; \u010cistenie v\u00f4d a p\u00f4d od zmie\u0161an\u00fdch kontaminantov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Water and Soil Clean-up from Mixed Contaminants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>7RP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>This project aims to develop novel materials and technologies for remediation of contaminated soils and groudwaters from xenobiotics (e.g.man-made) contaminants, via a programme of knowledge exchange and scientific work actions between 8 partner organisations (6 from threeEU countries and 2 from an ICPC country). Chemical and biological approaches will be combined to develop novel technologies for removalof toxic metals\/metalloids and recalcitrant organic contaminants from contaminated soil and groundwaters. A range of methods, based on ironchemistry and biogeochemistry, bioremediation and electrochemical oxidation will be employed at laboratory and pilot\/field scale, to produceintegrated clean-up solutions for problem contaminated sites and contaminants. The project brings together a multidisciplinary consortium ofspecialists from different areas of contaminated land management, environmental (geo)chemistry, nanotechnology, (geo)microbiology andphysical, analytical, synthetic, polymer and surface chemistry, working with a common aim of developing new and efficient methods of contaminant removal from soils, and groundwaters.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>www.saske.sk\/wasclean<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.10.2013 &#8211; 30.9.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>NANOAS &#8211; Nano\u0161trukt\u00farne mechanochemicky modifikovan\u00e9 zl\u00fa\u010deniny arz\u00e9nu s protirakovinov\u00fdm \u00fa\u010dinkom: od abinitio kvantovo-mechanick\u00fdm modelom k experiment\u00e1lnym overeniam  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemically-Nanostructurized Arsenicals with Guided Anticancer Functionality: from Ab-initio Quantum Chemical Modeling to Experimental Verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medzivl\u00e1dna dohoda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The main aim of the project is structural modelling, mechanochemical preparation,characterization and biological testing of As-S binary compounds. Modelling of As-S clusters bythe methods developed for calculation of topological pecularities in the formed molecular netswill be used. The selected structures modified by the mechanochemical route will be studied bythe method of positron anihilation spectroscopy (PALS) in order to determine the free volume.Nanostructure As-S systems will be tested in-vitro for their activity on selected human cancerlines.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2015 &#8211; 31.12.2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SECWATER &#8211; V\u00fdskum bezpe\u010dn\u00fdch technol\u00f3gi\u00ed na detekciu a odstra\u0148ovanie kontaminantov z v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Technical Advances to Detect and Remove Contaminants from Water for Safety and Security<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>NATO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project seeks to use advanced (nano) technology to detect and mitigate inadvertent and intentional, chemical-biological-radiological-nuclear (CBRN) contaminantion in water suplies, develop a GPS\/GIS based Contamination Identification and Level Monitoring Electronic Display Systems (CILM-EDS) to spatially monitor contaminants and water levels, in event of natural catastrophe.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.11.2012 &#8211; 15.4.2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>odpady, pyrol\u00fdza &#8211; Vyu\u017eitie kvapaln\u00fdch produktov po pyrol\u00fdze odpadov\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov ako zbera\u010dov v procese flot\u00e1cie uhlia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Utilization of Liquid Pyrolysis Products of Waste Materials as Collectors in the Coal Flotation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dolinsk\u00e1 Silvia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on the application of pyrolysis oils after the process of pyrolysis of selected types of waste and biomass as floating collectorss in the flotation process of coal. Liquid pyrolysis products obtained will be identified by physico-chemical methods. Pyrolysis oils will be compared at the same time used by collectors, which are used at the coal flotation. The intention of the project is to obtain, by means of which it will be possible to obtain a good quality coal concentrate with ash content below 10%. The economic benefit will be the use of biomassand wastes as renewable energetic materials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2014 &#8211; 31.12.2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>VIPBAT &#8211; V\u00fdvoj inova\u010dn\u00fdch procesov pre zhodnotenie pou\u017eit\u00fdch bat\u00e9ri\u00ed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of innovative processes for the valorization of spent batteries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The principal aim of the submitted project is the development of an innovative process for the valorisation of secondary raw materials as are exhausted electrochemical cells, particularly spent batteries containing Mn, for the recovery of valuable metals and for the production of valuable components such as Zn-Mn ferrites, manganese salts and solutions. The partial goals of the project are following: Pre-treatments of the secondary raw materials; Leaching and bioleaching of the pre-treated powder materials; Purification of the leach liquors and production of Zn-Mn ferrites; Residual (waste) water treatment by conventional and innovative methods; Technological and economical integrated analysis, the proposal of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2013 &#8211; 31.12.2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 technol\u00f3gia pr\u00edpravy nanokry\u0161talickej l\u00e1tky<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical Technology of Nanocrystalline Substance Preparation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The preparation tests of nanocrystalline substance for special purposes were carried out via mechanochemical route. The results of testing are confidential according to requirement of contractor. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.10.2014 &#8211; 8.2.2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemicky syntetizovan\u00e9 nanomateri\u00e1ly, ich charakteriz\u00e1cia, fotokatalytick\u00e9 a antikarcinog\u00e9nne vlastnosti<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemically synthesized nanomaterials, their characterization, photocatalytic and anticancer properties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Nanocrystalline oxides prepared by mechanochemical approaches are characterized metastable and non-ideal crystallographical structure. Due to this fact their physico-chemical properties are often different in comparison to bulk ones. Within the project were mechanochemically prepared and studied\/tested various oxides. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2012 &#8211; 31.12.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>microwave energy &#8211; Mikrovlnn\u00e1 extrakcia anorganick\u00fdch a organick\u00fdch l\u00e1tok z biomasy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Microwave Assisted Extraction of Inorganic and Organic Materials from Biomass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dolinsk\u00e1 Silvia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on investigation of microwave energy application in biomass treatment. Samples will be prepared by laboratory techniques (crushing, grinding, sieving). The influence of different solvents suitable for extraction of inorganic and organic compound from lignocelluloses biomass will be studied. Study of microwave extraction parameters influenced on obtained materials will be carried out. Obtained liquid and solid products will be separated and identified by physico-chemical methods. Solid products will be modified for synthesis of materials applicable as a sorbents.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2013 &#8211; 31.12.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Univerzita XXI. storo\u010dia \u2013 rozvojov\u00fd program Technickej univerzity v Krakove \u2013 najvy\u0161\u0161ia kvalita v\u00fdu\u010dby pre bud\u00facich po\u013esk\u00fdch in\u017einierov (Politechnika XXI wieku &#8211; program rozwojowy Politechniki Krakowskiej &#8211; najwy\u017eszej jako\u0161ci dydaktyka&#8230;)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Cracow University of Technology of the XXI century \u2013 Development Program \u2013 The Highest Quality Teaching for the Future Polish Engineers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. \u0160estinov\u00e1 O\u013ega, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Project was co-financed by the European Union from the European Social Fund under Action 2 Development of Didactic Potential of Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology of the Cracow University of TechnologyThe project was focused on the support of two new special subjects introduction into science instruction, namely Ecotoxicology and Mineral Biotechnologies. In the frame of the project two PhD. students from the Cracow University of Technology got through a fellowship to acquire the experimental techniques in given field of study.    As to Ecotoxicology (10\/2012\u201312\/2012) PhD. student investigated physico-chemical, mineralogical properties of sediments from eastern Slovakia polluted by former mining works. The student assessed also their load on the environment through phytotoxicity tests.As to Mineral Biotechnologies (09\/2014 \u2013 11\/2014) PhD. student explored the biodegradation of organic solvents used in automotive industry by means of sulphate reducing bacteria. The student was trained for techniques of isolation, cultivation and application of sulphate reducing bacteria in biodegradation process. The student also obtained new experiences in the determination of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and the chemical demand of sulfane and sulphate.          Responsible person in the organisation:Ing. O\u013ega \u0160estinov\u00e1, PhD. (10\/2012 \u2013 12\/2012)Ing. Alena Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1, PhD. (09\/2014 \u2013 11\/2014)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.10.2012 &#8211; 30.11.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>JMELT &#8211; Hydrometalurgick\u00e1 technol\u00f3gia z\u00edskavania antim\u00f3nu z antimonitov\u00fdch koncentr\u00e1tov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hydrometallurgical Technology of Antimony Recovery from Antimonite Concentrates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Tests of antimony leaching from delivered antimonite (Sb2S3) concentrates were performed with the aim to attain a maximal recovery of antimony and in such way to secure the antimony supply for subscriber. The result data are confidential according to contract terms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>13.9.2013 &#8211; 28.2.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Lie\u010dba arz\u00e9nom v onkol\u00f3gii: mechanizmus \u00fa\u010dinku a nov\u00e9 formy dodania<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Arsenic in Cancer Treatment: Mechanisms of Action and New Forms of Delivery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Arsenic compounds have long been used in traditional Chinese medicines and realgar (AS4S4) alone is included in more than twenty oral remedies. Absence of induced myelosuppressions at clinically relevant doses and multiple molecular pathways targeted by arsenic supports its potential role as an adjuvant with other chemotherapy. Increased bioavailability of nanosized realgar as well as its loading into the cells can improve targeted treatment of tumor cells. The mechanism of action in multiple myeloma and melanoma cells, type of death induced by realgar alone or in combinations with conventional and new drugs will be evaluated. In-vitro and in-vivo xenograft animal model will be used for experiments. The untreated tumor and stromal cells will be compared for the determination of treatment efficacy of modified realgar in the context microenvironment cellular crosstalk. The production of non-toxic delivery system capable of transferring the drug to the target cells without modification of the drugs function that will lead to improved therapy and significant reduction of toxic side effects is expected.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vyspel\u00e9 materi\u00e1ly pre odstra\u0148ovanie toxick\u00fdch polutantov z v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Advanced Materials for the Removal of Toxic Pollutants from Water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Biol\u00fahovanie &#8211; Uvo\u013e\u0148ovanie uzavret\u00fdch \u010dast\u00edc striebra zo silik\u00e1tov\u00e9ho matrixu biol\u00fahovan\u00edm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Liberalization of locked Ag particles from silicate matrix by bioleaching<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. \u0160tyriakov\u00e1 Iveta, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The laboratory tests were done as part of an initiative to increase recoveries of silver from the ore material heaps. Laboratory tests were based on bacterial leaching of raw material causing dissolution of mineral matrix in which the silver minerals are locked. Mercury inhibition was also investigated as part of the laboratory tests. Results have been concealed according to the requirement of the USA company.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2012 &#8211; 30.5.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 synt\u00e9za, aktiv\u00e1cia a charakteriz\u00e1cia anorganick\u00fdch syst\u00e9mov: mie\u0161an\u00e9 oxidy, sulfidy, selenidy a karbon\u00e1ty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical Synthesis, Activation and Characterization of Inorganic Chemical Systems: Mixed Oxides, Sulfides, Selenides and Carbonates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is directed to research on processes of mechanochemical synthesis and mechanical activation of new materials on the basis of selenides (PbSe, ZnSe, CdSe), sulfides (Cu3AsS4), mixed oxides of copper, cerium and titan and carbonates (CaCO3) with potential application as sensors, semiconductors and catalysts. Synthesized nanosized materials will be characterized by modern methods, namely XRD, XPS, FTIR, FE-SEM, HRTEM, UV-vis DRS, Mossbauer spectroscopy and thermal analysis. Depending on the results received, the reaction ability will be studied in model catalytic reaction(s) and sorption processes. An important motivation to propose this project is to use the possibilities of available methods to characterize the mechanochemically prepared nanosized materials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2012 &#8211; 31.1.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>REMEWA &#8211; V\u00fdvoj vhodn\u00fdch fyzik\u00e1lno-chemick\u00fdch a biologicko-chemick\u00fdch met\u00f3d pre odstra\u0148ovanie kovov a metaloidov z v\u00f4d a p\u00f4d  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of suitable physicochemical and biological-chemical processes for the remove of metals and metalloids from the waters and soils<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The principal goal of the submitted project proposal (the continuation over the years 2010 \u2013 2012), is to improve and utilise the physical-chemical processes (electrochemical) and biological-chemical processes (based on the activity of sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and other suitable microorganisms), which were developed in the framework of previous project, to prevent waters and soils pollution by heavy metals and metalloids in the contaminated sites.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 synt\u00e9za a vlastnosti nanof\u00e1zov\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical Synthesis and Properties of Nanosized Materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mechanochemical synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials (sulphides, selenides, gallium-based spinels and titanates).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>MICRENA &#8211; Mikro\u0161trukt\u00fara a fyzik\u00e1lne vlastnosti multifunk\u010dn\u00fdch nanomateri\u00e1lov pripraven\u00fdch mechanochemickou synt\u00e9zou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Microstructural related physical properties of multifunctional nanocrystalline materials synthesized by mechanochemical approach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.3.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>MKMBP &#8211; Modifikovan\u00e9 kompozitn\u00e9 materi\u00e1ly na b\u00e1ze \u010diernouho\u013en\u00fdch  popol\u010dekov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Modified composite materials on the fly ash basis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Doc. Ing. Ku\u0161nierov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Proposed project will be focused on new composite materials modeling and development. This will be based on qualitative different fly ash samples that allow their full-value usage in the different industrial ranges including ecological remediation technologies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vplyv klasickej a mikrovlnnej vitrifik\u00e1cie na priebeh kry\u0161taliz\u00e1cie v sklokeramike<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The effect of Convetional and Microwave Vitrification Process on Glass -Ceramics Crystallization Behaviour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Kov\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 Milota, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>VKV\u017dM &#8211; V\u00fdvoj kompozitn\u00fdch, vysoko \u017eiaruvzdorn\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov na b\u00e1ze \u010diernouho\u013en\u00e9ho popol\u010deka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of new composite heat-proof materials based on fly ash <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Pra\u0161\u010d\u00e1kov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>bacteria &#8211; Identifik\u00e1cia bakt\u00e9ri\u00ed z p\u00f4dy a sedimentov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Identification of soil and sediment bacteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>MVDr. \u0160tyriak Igor, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Isolation of bacterial DNA and identification of bacterial kinds in soil and sediment contaminated samples<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>5.10.2011 &#8211; 14.10.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Multifunk\u010dn\u00e9 materi\u00e1ly pripraven\u00e9 mechanochemick\u00fdmi reakciami <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Multifunctional materials prepared by mechanochemical reactions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Achimovi\u010dov\u00e1 Marcela, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mechanochemical synthesis of new composite catalyts on the basis of polyoxometalates Ni, Fe, and Co, CeO2, CeO2-Al2O3 and the metal selenides for the processes of hydrodesulphurisation, CO oxidation and decomposition of alcohols; mechanochemical modification of CO2 adsorbents on the basis of silicates as well. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>2.1.2009 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Inova\u010dn\u00e9 postupy pr\u00edpravy biosorbentov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Innovative techniques of biosorbents preparation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Izol\u00e1cia a identifik\u00e1cia biologicky akt\u00edvnych organick\u00fdch l\u00e1tok z mechanicky aktivovan\u00e9ho slovensk\u00e9ho hned\u00e9ho uhlia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Isolation and identification of biologically activ organic compounds from mechanically activated Slovak brown coal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Zubrik Anton, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.2.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SYNAPO &#8211; Synt\u00e9za nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch polovodi\u010dov mechanochemickou met\u00f3dou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Synthesis of Nanocrystaline Semiconductors by Mechanochemical Method<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project will be aimed at the synthesis and characterization of ZnxMn1-xS diluted magnetic semiconductors. The advanced analytical techniques such as XRD, AFM, TEM, HRTEM, SEM, magnetometry, UV-VIS, IR, XPS will be applied to reveal a nanophase character and special properties of as &#8211; synthesized solids. It is expected to verify the mechanochemical synthesis in an industrial mill in order to valuate the technological feasibility of the process. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.2.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium procesov biologickej transform\u00e1cie s\u00edranov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of the processes of sulphates biological transformation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.4.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj vhodn\u00fdch fyzik\u00e1lno-chemick\u00fdch a biologicko-chemick\u00fdch met\u00f3d pre odstra\u0148ovanie kovov a metaloidov z v\u00f4d a p\u00f4d <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of suitable physicochemical and biological-chemical processes for the remove of metals and metalloids from the waters and soils<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2007 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 synt\u00e9za oxidov a sulfiov pre ochranu \u017eivotn\u00e9ho prostredia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical synthesis of oxides and sulfides for environmental protection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dutkov\u00e1 Erika, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mechanochemical synthesis of mixed oxides ZrO2-Al2O3 and TiO2-Al2O3 and physicochemical characterization of mechanochemically synthesized hydrodesulfurization catalysts by various techniques.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 31.12.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium generovania a reakci\u00ed vo\u013en\u00fdch radik\u00e1lov a paramagnetick\u00fdch centier metodou EPR spektroskopie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of Generation and Reactions of Free Radicals and Paramagnetic Centers by Method of ESR Spectroscopy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 31.12.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ELIMKOV &#8211; Elimin\u00e1cia \u0165a\u017ek\u00fdch kovov z priemyseln\u00fdch odpadov\u00fdch v\u00f4d pomocou biosorbentov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Heavy metals elimination from industrial waste waters by biosorbents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 31.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Kon\u0161truk\u010dn\u00e9 keramick\u00e9 materi\u00e1ly z\u00edskan\u00e9 klasickou a mikrovlnou vitrifik\u00e1ciou odpadov s obsahom \u017eeleza<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Construction Ceramic Materials from Conventional and Microwave Vitrification of Iron-Containing Wastes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Lov\u00e1s Michal, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 31.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 synt\u00e9za a vlastnosti nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical Synthesis and Properties of Nanocrystalline Material<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 31.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium vz\u0165ahov mineraliz\u00e1cie, acidity a v\u00fdskytu autocht\u00f3nnych mikrobi\u00e1lnych  kult\u00far v kysl\u00fdch bansk\u00fdch vod\u00e1ch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of relations of mineralization, acidity and autochtonous microorganisms occurence in acid mine drainage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medzi\u00fastavn\u00e1 dohoda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Doc. Ing. Ku\u0161nierov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2004 &#8211; 31.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium vz\u0165ahov mineraliz\u00e1cie, acidity a v\u00fdskytu autocht\u00f3nnych mikrobi\u00e1lnych kult\u00far v kysl\u00fdch bansk\u00fdch vod\u00e1ch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of relations of mineralization, acidity and autochthonous microorganisms occurence in acid mine drainage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medzivl\u00e1dna dohoda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Doc. Ing. Ku\u0161nierov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2004 &#8211; 31.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Zmeny uho\u013enej hmoty v priebehu bakteri\u00e1lneho l\u00fahovania<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The changes of coal matter in the course of bacterial leaching<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medzivl\u00e1dna dohoda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Doc. Ing. Ku\u0161nierov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2005 &#8211; 31.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium mechanizmov poru\u0161ovania v procesoch kontaktnej \u00fanavy duplexne spracovan\u00fdch nizkolegovan\u00fdch ocel\u00ed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of contant fatigue mechanisms of duplex treated low steels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>COST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>prof. RNDr. Brian\u010din Jaroslav, CSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2003 &#8211; 30.11.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mo\u017enosti recykl\u00e1cie bansk\u00fdch odpadov a minimaliz\u00e1cia ich vplyvu na \u017eivotn\u00e9 prostredie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The possibilities of (re)use of mine wastes and minimisation of their influence on the environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medziakademick\u00e1 dohoda (MAD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Doc. Ing. Ku\u0161nierov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2004 &#8211; 31.12.2006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Odstra\u0148ovanie arz\u00e9nu z vodn\u00fdch roztokov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Arsenic decontamination from water resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>NATO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Jakabsk\u00fd \u0160tefan, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2004 &#8211; 31.7.2006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 pr\u00edprava nanof\u00e1zov\u00fdch lie\u010d\u00edv pre aplik\u00e1ciu pri lie\u010dbe rakoviny<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanical Preparation of Nanosized Pharmacentical Drugs for Application in Cancer Therapy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Multilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>no description<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2005 &#8211; 31.1.2006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Zachyt\u00e1vanie oxidu uhli\u010dit\u00e9ho na mechanicky aktivovan\u00fdch miner\u00e1loch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Carbon Dioxide Sequestration by Mechanically Activated Minerals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bilater\u00e1lne &#8211; in\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2005 &#8211; 31.1.2006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>STUDTOX &#8211; \u0160t\u00fadium toxick\u00e9ho vplyvu \u0165a\u017ek\u00fdch kovov na rast  s\u00edran-redukuj\u00facich bakt\u00e9ri\u00ed  a drevokazn\u00fdch hub v procese bioakumul\u00e1cie kovov z v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medzivl\u00e1dna dohoda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2004 &#8211; 31.12.2005<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>BIOBAKHUB &#8211; Bioakumul\u00e1cia \u0165a\u017ek\u00fdch kovov z v\u00f4d bakt\u00e9riami a drevokazn\u00fdmi hubami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Medzivl\u00e1dna dohoda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2002 &#8211; 31.12.2003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>National<\/h2>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdskum mechanochemicky syntetizovan\u00fdch nano\u0161trukturovan\u00fdch miner\u00e1lov na b\u00e1ze chalkogenidov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Research of mechanochemically synthesized nanostructured minerals based on chalcogenides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dutkov\u00e1 Erika, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The scientific project is focused on the research and preparation of 2D one-element X-enes, 2D two-element and three-element synthetic minerals based on chalcogenides prepared by the application of mechanochemical routes. The nanostructures will be characterized in detail in terms of their structural, microstructural, surface and morphological properties. The application potential of the prepared chalcogenides will be tested in photocatalysis and thermoelectrics. In the next stage, metallic chalcogenides prepared by high-energy milling of both elemental and delaminated precursors via mechanically induced self-propagating reaction (MSR) will be studied. The possibility of using eggshell membrane (waste) as a sulfur source will be tested. The application potential of the prepared metal chalcogenides will be tested in electrocatalysis. For accurate identification of MSR, the possibility to develop a portable device for pressure monitoring during planetary milling will be studied in the last stage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2026 &#8211; 31.12.2029<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>MERCURY &#8211; Mechanochemick\u00fd v\u00fdskum chalkogenidov pre vyu\u017eitie v obnovite\u013enej energii<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical research of chalcogenides for utilization in renewable energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2025 &#8211; 31.8.2029<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vplyv mikrovlnnej energie na intenzifik\u00e1ciu procesov \u00fapravy rudn\u00fdch a nerudn\u00fdch surov\u00edn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Influence of microwave energy on intensification processing of ore and non-metallic mineral raw materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Znamen\u00e1\u010dkov\u00e1 Ingrid, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is aimed at the ore processing and non-metallic mineral raw materials by application of microwaveradiation with the aim of disruption the internal structure and influence of physical and physico-chemicalproperties. The application of microwave pre-treatment will enable the reduction of the costs of comminutionprocesses and the possibility of using less harmful extraction agents compared to classical methods of obtainingmetals from refractory ores. The combination of microwave roasting and the subsequent microwave-assistedextraction of polymetallic ores accelerates individual treatment processes and improves the recovery of strategicand noble metals, such as Cu, Sb, Pb, Zn, Fe, Au, Ag. Based on the knowledge of the dielectric properties of themineral component of the studied materials, attention will be focused on the rapid and selective heating of utilitycomponents and the use of microwave energy susceptors with high absorption of radiation to accelerate ofheating treated materials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2025 &#8211; 31.12.2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CAMBIOREG &#8211; Alternat\u00edvne met\u00f3dy hodnotenia biokompatibility p\u00f3rovit\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov vyv\u00edjan\u00fdch pre regener\u00e1ciu kostn\u00e9ho tkaniva<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Alternative methods of biocompatibility assessment of porous materials developed for the bone tissue regeneration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The presented project solves the issue of in vitro testing of an innovative porous materials and their subsequent invivo biocompatibility testing without or with seeded cells in relation to bone tissue regeneration. The scientific levelof the project is increased by so far little-studied connection between the material seeded with endothelial cells andpreviously formed capillaries with the surrounding vessels of the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) of the birdembryo. The project intensively uses available alternative in vitro and in vivo models with respect to thepreservation of the 3Rs principles, thereby following the current trend in the field of science and research. Thanksto this trend, it will significantly contribute to reducing the number of experimental animals in the biocompatibilityevaluation process. At the same time, the project supports a multidisciplinary approach, as it links in vitro and invivo monitoring of the biocompatibility of prepared materials and biomaterial engineering, which will enable a betterassessment of the use of biomaterials in medical applications. An important point of the project is the effort tocreate a vascularized and therefore viable bone tissue construct important not only for the field of implantology butalso for the creation of tissue models for developmental, physiological, pathological -physiological and otherbiomedical studies. The creation of a vascularized tissue substitute, including a complex of porous material withcells and connecting the capillary bed of the construct to the vascular system of the recipient would significantly push the boundaries of tissue engineering in a positive direction. The project should therefore provide relevantanswers to questions regarding the ability of biomaterials to stimulate the formation of new blood vessels orwhether the newly created construct with cells is suitable for the formation of a bone tissue model in vitro or ex ovo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2024 &#8211; 30.6.2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>IQ:ROCK &#8211; Identifik\u00e1cia a kvantifik\u00e1cia k\u013e\u00fa\u010dov\u00fdch parametrov jadrov\u00e9ho v\u0155tania horn\u00edn nov\u00fdmi diagnostick\u00fdmi met\u00f3dami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Identification and quantification of key parameters of core drilling of rocks by new diagnostic methods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Ivani\u010dov\u00e1 Lucia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Core drilling of rocks is an energy-intensive operation widely used in exploratory drilling. During drilling, a drill bit wear occurs, a complex phenomenon dependent on a number of factors: the shape, material and condition of the drill bit, drilled rock properties and the regime parameters of the drilling process. Investigating the process of core rock drilling opens perspectives for the use of innovative or rarely used approaches of identification of the key parameters of the process; such as measuring and evaluation of the accompanying vibro-acoustic signal, and assessment of rock debris as a drill product. In project implementation, an extensive experimental research of small-diameter core drilling will be performed using an experimental laboratory drilling rig with the surface-set and impregnated diamond core drill bits, and carbide core bits. Drilling of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks is planned in order to cover a wide range or rock properties. Concrete will be used as well as an man-made material simulating the rock. As it is not possible to assess the interaction between the drill bit and the rock directly during drilling (including bit wear), indirect methods will be used to assess the process, such as innovative methods of advanced vibration diagnostics, image recognition methods for identifying the character of drill debris, drill core and drill bit wear. The identification and quantification of the key parameters of core drilling with new diagnostic methods creates a prerequisite for a proper characterization of the drilling process, which, together with the definition of rock drillability, will enable its reliable and optimal control in terms of performance and energy consumption, which can significantly reduce the economic costs during exploratory drilling, mineral exploitation and in the underground construction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2024 &#8211; 30.6.2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ZNO &#8211; Zhodnotenie nebezpe\u010dn\u00e9ho odpadu s obsahom zinku z procesu galvaniz\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Valorization of hazardous waste containing zinc from the galvanizing process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Znamen\u00e1\u010dkov\u00e1 Ingrid, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2024 &#8211; 30.6.2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u010cistenie bansk\u00fdch a priemyseln\u00fdch v\u00f4d pomocou funkcionalizovan\u00fdch adsorbentov a katalyz\u00e1torov na b\u00e1ze oxidov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Purification of mining and industrial waters using functionalized adsorbents and catalysts based on oxides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dolinsk\u00e1 Silvia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Water purification is an essential area of research in the 21st century, in line with the principles of the 2030Agenda for sustainable development. This project aims to contribute to these efforts by developing progressivenanomaterials based on Si, Fe, and Zn oxides for removing organic pollutants from water. To achieve this, rawminerals such as kaolinite, talc, and pyrophyllite, which are widely available in the SR, will be used as sources ofSiO2. In addition, the research will focus on synthesizing functional magnetic adsorbents and catalysts based onFe oxides and photocatalysts based on ZnO. By modifying these materials with various functional groups andmetal ions, their surface properties can be improved, and their selectivity can be enhanced to effectively adsorborganic pollutants. These materials will be applied to eliminate and decompose various organic pollutants,including polyaromatic hydrocarbons and halides from mine waters, azo dyes from the textile industry, drugresidues from wastewater.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2024 &#8211; 31.12.2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hodnotenie miery antropog\u00e9nnej z\u00e1\u0165a\u017ee vybran\u00fdch oblast\u00ed v\u00fdchodn\u00e9ho Slovenska s vyu\u017eit\u00edm studenokrvn\u00fdch \u017eivo\u010d\u00edchov a ich endohelmintov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Assessment of anthropogenic load of selected areas of eastern Slovakia using cold-blooded animals and their endo helminths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Han\u010du\u013e\u00e1k Jozef, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2024 &#8211; 31.12.2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SUNFLOWERS &#8211; V\u00fdvoj a dizajn udr\u017eate\u013en\u00fdch kompozitn\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov pre hybridn\u00fd syst\u00e9m skladovania energie zalo\u017een\u00fd na Li-ion a redox-prietokov\u00fdch bat\u00e9ri\u00e1ch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development and design of sustainable composite materials for hybrid energy storage system based on Li-ion and redox-flow batteries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pl\u00e1n obnovy E\u00da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Decarbonizing transport and industry is essential to achieving the EU\u2019s climate neutrality target by 2050. Advanced battery technologies play a key role in this process, and they must be reliable, safe, sustainable, and based on ethically sourced materials. Lithium-ion batteries dominate the market due to their high energy density, but their further development requires innovations in electrode materials, electrolytes, and cell design. For stationary grid-scale energy storage, redox flow batteries are promising, as they enable long-term and flexible energy storage. However, the European market still suffers from high battery costs and the prevalence of single-purpose systems unable to provide complex grid services. The SUNFLOWER consortium is therefore developing new sustainable composite materials and a hybrid energy storage system that combines the advantages of Li-ion and redox flow batteries. The goal is to enhance the safety, efficiency, and economic value of battery solutions and to support their use in both mobile and stationary applications. The project also emphasizes education in the field of energy storage, which is crucial for the ongoing industrial transformation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/sunflowers.science.upjs.sk\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.4.2025 &#8211; 31.7.2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Charakteristika  suspendovan\u00fdch a prachov\u00fdch \u010dast\u00edc atmosf\u00e9rickej depoz\u00edcie vo vz\u0165ahu k  ich p\u00f4vodu,  zdrojom a  kontamin\u00e1cii vybran\u00fdch zlo\u017eiek \u017eivotn\u00e9ho prostredia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Characteristics of suspended and dust particles of atmospheric deposition in relation to their origin, sources and the contamination of selected components of the environment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Han\u010du\u013e\u00e1k Jozef, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on the dust particles study in the atmosphere, that pose serious health and environmentalrisks. Sampling of suspended (PM) and dust particles of atmospheric deposition as well as soil samples will becarried out in urban and suburban environments with a specific metallurgical industry in the Ko\u0161ice area. The aimof the project is to obtain deficient knowledge of the origin of suspended and particulate matter in relation toanthropogenic and natural sources of their emissions and their impact and interactions with the soil in themonitored area and resulting from it risks based on specific particle characteristics (heavy metal content,chemical and phase compositions, large distribution, shape characteristics) and soil samples.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mo\u017enosti zhodnotenia odpadov z \u0165a\u017eby a \u00fapravy rudn\u00fdch surov\u00edn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Possibilities of wastes valorisation from mining and processing of ore raw materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project idea is in accordance with the Environmental Policy Strategy of the Slovak Republic until 2030. The basis of the project are research of combinations of physical, chemical and biological methods for recovery of waste from mining and processing of ore raw materials from selected environmental loads containing sulphide minerals in Slovakia. The expected benefits of the project are the information completion as well as the achieving of original knowledge in the areas of the acquire of base and critical metals\/metalloids, treatment mine waters, leaching of mine and mineral processing wastes dumping, the use of residual mineral fractions for the preparation of building materials and environmental protection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Pokro\u010dil\u00fd sp\u00f4sob pr\u00edpravy vybran\u00fdch chalkogenidov kovov vysoko-energetick\u00fdm mlet\u00edm ako potenci\u00e1lnych materi\u00e1lov pre konverziu energie.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Advanced method of preparation of selected metal chalcogenides by high-energy milling as potential materials for energy conversion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Achimovi\u010dov\u00e1 Marcela, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project will focus on an advantageous synthesis of transition metal chalcogenides, selenides, and selenospinels by high-energy milling and the characterization of their physico-chemical properties. In planetary ball mills, the synthesis of binary and ternary selenides, synthetic analogues of minerals naumannite (Ag2Se), berzelianite (Cu2-xSe), and selenospinels of the Me3Se4 type, where Me=Fe,Ni,Co, and CuCr2Se4 will take place, or combined mechano\/thermal approach will be used, resp. The milling technique will also be used to prepare doped selenides with elemental Ag (Cu2-xAgxSe; x=0.1-2) and Zn, Mn, I&#8230;(Cu1-xTxCr2Se4-xIx; x=0.1-1) in order to improve their thermoelectric efficiency. The kinetics of syntheses, phase composition, and morphology of undoped and doped chalcogenides will be monitored. Furthermore, the powder densification conditions will be determined, the thermoelectrical, optical, and magnetic properties will be measured. The properties of synthetic analogues will be compared with minerals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Proces rozpojovania horn\u00edn s vyu\u017eit\u00edm vibra\u010dn\u00e9ho sign\u00e1lu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Rock drilling process using the vibration signal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Bali Hud\u00e1kov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on differentiation of various areas of rock drilling in laboratory conditions using theexperimental core-drilling rig simulating the real drilling conditions. Investigation of differentiation of such areasusing the vibration signal along with determination of energy consumption shall contribute to quantification andqualitative assessment of efficient volume disintegration directly in the in-situ real conditions. Numerical andanalytical methods, image processing of drilled cores and actual condition of drill bit, and observation ofdistribution and shape of drilled rock debris will all be used for analysis and interpretation of acquired data.Mechanical properties of drilled rock will be monitored as well, such as strength and abrasive properties. Theproject shall result in specific information on interaction between rock and drill bit, while the drilled core, drilldebris, vibration signal and condition change of drill bit will all represent the new information carrier.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Syntetizovan\u00e9 miner\u00e1ly na b\u00e1ze komplexn\u00fdch oxidov a testovanie ich vyu\u017eitia pre komponenty zariaden\u00ed z\u00edskavania a uskladnenia energie so zrete\u013eom na udr\u017eate\u013enos\u0165 \u017eivotn\u00e9ho prostredia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Synthesized minerals with the structure of complex oxides as components for devices for green energy production and storage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The issue of the development of sustainable energy sources is one of the most intensively researched scientific areas today. However, addressing this issue requires a comprehensive approach. One of the possibilities is the synthesis and modification of new materials based on minerals with a structure of complex oxides. It is known that complex oxides have a wide range of applications as components for energy generating and storing equipment. Nevertheless, the influence of the modification of the composition, structure, variations in the size of the crystallographic grains and the contribution of the active surface on the functional properties of the studied materials still requires intensive research. Therefore, within the solution of the project, complex oxides of various structural and chemical compositions (especially with perovskite and spinel structure) will be synthesized and investigated utilizing milling of precursors and investigated by standard methods used for the characterization of minerals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vyu\u017eitie mikrovlnnej energie pri odstra\u0148ovan\u00ed nebezpe\u010dn\u00fdch polutantov z modelov\u00fdch roztokov, bansk\u00fdch v\u00f4d a pri dekontamin\u00e1cii priemyseln\u00fdch odpadov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Microwave Energy Utilization in the Removal of Toxic Pollutants from Model Solutions, Mine Drainage and Industrial Waste Decontamination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Zubrik Anton, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on the preparation of advanced carbon adsorbents from local precursors (e.g. Slovak lignite, waste biomass). Microwave heating will be applied in the pyrolytic synthesis of the adsorbents, their surface activation, and modification, as well as in the regeneration process. The modification will be realized by incorporating magnetic nanoparticles (Fe (0), Fe-oxides) into carbon structures. It allows the separation of the solid adsorbent from the cleaned water by magnetic filtration. In addition to the static adsorption experiments, the dynamic mode will be applied during the adsorption studies to eliminate selected toxic metals\/metalloids and organic pollutants. Desorption and regeneration of adsorbents as well as microwave degradation of organic pollutants will also be examined. The main goal is to prepare the advanced material with excellent surface properties applicable in the environmental technologies e.g. for remediation of mine drainage and industrial wastes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj nov\u00fdch oxidov so spinelovou \u0161trukt\u00farou pre alternat\u00edvne syst\u00e9my skladovania energie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of novel oxides with spinel structure for alternative energy storage systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Porodko Olena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The current project is focused on high-capacity anode materials for LIBs. In this context, complex oxides with a spinel structure represent a suitable alternative as anode materials for LIBs. The main focus will be placed on the design and study of novel materials for LIBs.Based on previous results, great attention will be paid to change (i.e. replace \/decrease) of the critical transition metals (e.g. Co and Ni). The main goal is to develop suitable anode materials for LIBs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2025 &#8211; 31.12.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SPCEFAT &#8211; Odomykanie inova\u010dn\u00e9ho potenci\u00e1lu kompozitov oxidu kremi\u010dit\u00e9ho a pekt\u00ednu ako ekologicky \u0161etrn\u00fdch adsorbentov pre \u00fapravu vody <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Unlocking the Innovative Potential of Silica\/Pectin Composites as Environmentally Friendly Adsorbents for Water Treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pl\u00e1n obnovy E\u00da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Kyshkarova Viktoriia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The primary objective of this project is to develop silica\/pectin composites assorbents. Our approach stands out in recycling waste materials to obtain thenecessary components for the desired composite: silica derived from minerals andpectin sourced from agricultural by-products. This approach ensures bothenvironmental sustainability and the renewability of the manufacturing process.Pectin was chosen as a crucial component due to its abundance and the presenceof numerous carboxyl groups. These groups exhibit the ability to form complexeswith metal ions, thereby enhancing the overall sorption capacity. The utilization ofpectin as an adsorbent offers environmental benefits owing to its natural origin andbiodegradability. To further improve its adsorption properties, techniques such aschemical modification, cross-linking, and blending with other materials, specifically silica in our case, can be employed. These modifications enhance the adsorptioncapacity, selectivity, and stability of pectin for specific applications. The main focus of this project will be on the removal of heavy metals from water.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.10.2024 &#8211; 31.8.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>AQUASYS &#8211; Syst\u00e9my na zv\u00fd\u0161enie \u010distoty priemyselnej vody prostredn\u00edctvom adsorbentov, katalyz\u00e1torov a senzorov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Systems for Enhanced Industrial Water Purity through Adsorbents, Catalysts, and Sensors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pl\u00e1n obnovy E\u00da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Melnyk Inna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Drinking water problems persistently present significant challenges on a global scale, profoundly impacting the health and well-being of millions of individuals. The contamination of water sources, resulting from industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and inadequate sanitation practices, further jeopardizes the quality of drinking water. The UN\\&#8217;s SDGs 6 and 14 specifically aim to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. In line with these objectives, the proposed project will address tasks aligned with these goals, specifically focusing on the creation of materials for water purification and the determination of pollutants in water through the development of sensors. The basis of these substances will be silica, which will be prepared from silica-containing minerals. To create adsorbents (for the removal of a large amount of organic and inorganic pollutants), various organic and complexing groups will be introduced into the surface layer, along with combinations of them. To create catalysts (for the degradation of small concentrations of organic pollutants), transition metals and rare-earth elements will be fixed on the surface of such carriers. The sensors will contain luminescence-sensitive organic groups within the matrix. Such a comprehensive approach will help solve many problems related to water purification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2024 &#8211; 31.8.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>MinePig &#8211; Sekund\u00e1rne miner\u00e1ly z bansk\u00fdch v\u00f4d ako zdroj cenn\u00fdch pigmentov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Secondary minerals from mine waters as a source of valuable pigments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pl\u00e1n obnovy E\u00da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr.  B\u00e1rtov\u00e1 Zuzana, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Iron oxides have served as pigments for centuries. Both naturally occurring and artificially produced iron oxides find application in a wide array of uses, including paints, stains, plastics, and construction materials. The weathering process concentrates naturally formed oxides and hydrated oxides of iron (Fe), aluminum(Al), and manganese (Mn). These naturally derived pigments, in shades of red,yellow, and brown, are currently extracted on a limited scale and are considered to be non-renewable resources. In general, acquiring these pigments from natural sources contributes to environmental degradation. One of the most interesting sources of secondary minerals that naturally form in water rich in dissolved metals is acid mine drainage (AMD). It is a prominent topic in the context of historical mining residues and mining effluents, through which metals enter the environment,posing a risk. Obtaining these pigments from old mine drainage presents a challenge, the solution to which will bring about new technological approaches in metal bioprecipitation processes and raw material recovery. The resulting product will be a pigment obtained in an environmentally friendly manner with the lowest possible operating costs from this almost untapped natural resource.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.8.2024 &#8211; 31.7.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bio4Sb &#8211; Z\u00edskavanie antim\u00f3nu biol\u00fahovan\u00edm tetraedritu ako prim\u00e1rneho zdroja kritick\u00fdch surov\u00edn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Antimony recovery by bioleaching of tetrahedrite as a primary source of CRM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pl\u00e1n obnovy E\u00da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Hagarov\u00e1 Lenka, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>According to the Critical Raw Materials List (2023), the European Union\\&#8217;s (EU)reliance on antimony has reached 100%. Moreover, antimony is seen as a metal supporting the transition to a green economy. However, some countries have antimony resources, such as Slovakia, which has more than 3 Mt of antimony available. This project deals with recovering critical raw materials (CRMs) with a primary focus on antimony from primary resource by advanced biotechnological methods considering the environmental aspect. The process is based on the tetrahedrite concentrate bioleaching optimization by acidophilic iron-oxidizing bacteria at ambient temperature, which represents environmentally less demanding yet energy-efficient ways of extracting metals compared to conventional mineral separation and chemical processing routes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/www.bio4sb.eu\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.8.2024 &#8211; 31.7.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Spracovanie hlinitokremi\u010ditanov\u00fdch miner\u00e1lov na vytvorenie adsorbentov s organofunk\u010dn\u00fdmi skupinami pre \u010distenie v\u00f4d od anorganick\u00fdch a organick\u00fdch zne\u010dis\u0165uj\u00facich l\u00e1tok<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Processing of aluminosilicate minerals to create adsorbents with organofunctional groups for water purification from inorganic and organic pollutants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pl\u00e1n obnovy E\u00da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr.  Simanov\u00e1 Klaudia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2023 &#8211; 30.6.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>REMEDY &#8211; V\u00fdskum sana\u010dn\u00fdch procesov pre dekontamin\u00e1ciu podzemn\u00fdch a bansk\u00fdch v\u00f4d so z\u00edskavan\u00edm kritick\u00fdch surov\u00edn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Research of remediation processes for decontamination of groundwaters and mine effluents followed by CRM recovery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pl\u00e1n obnovy E\u00da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Insufficient protection of waters and the immediate need for remediation of high-prioritized old environmental burden resulted in an idea to investigate the methods for efficient clean-up of contaminated waters by implementing novel approaches of combined physical, chemical and biological treatment processes. REMEDY aimsfor design and confirming the proof-of-concept of a sequential flow-through treatment chains for complex removal of persistent organic pollution from groundwaters, and for removal of heavy metals from mine effluents, the latter coupled with recovery of strategic metallic critical raw materials (mCRM) from such effluents, representing a potential secondary resource of CRM in line with the concepts of the circular economy. The proposed solution is innovative on a globalscale and the project methodology meets the \u2018green technology\u2019 concept by minimising the use of input chemicals, which is opposite to commonly applied wastewater treatment technologies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2024 &#8211; 30.6.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160tipendi\u00e1 pre excelentn\u00fdch v\u00fdskumn\u00edkov ohrozen\u00fdch vojnov\u00fdm konfliktom na Ukrajine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Scholarships for excellent researchers threatened by the military conflict in Ukraine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pl\u00e1n obnovy E\u00da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Prof. Dr. Makota Oksana, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/ugt.saske.sk\/veda-a-vyskum\/plan-obnovy\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.3.2023 &#8211; 28.2.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Pr\u00edprava sulfidov niklu ako elektrokatalyz\u00e1torov pri \u0161tiepen\u00ed vody<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Instantaneous preparation of nickel sulfides as electrocatalysts in water splitting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>DoktoGrant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Tampubolon Imelda Octa, MSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Nickel sulfides are promising materials for hydrogen production due to their excellent electrocatalytic andphotocatalytic properties, including visible light absorption, tunable electronic structure, and high catalytic activity.Traditional synthesis methods are associated with significant solvent usage and high energy consumption, raisingenvironmental concerns. This study explores the mechanochemical synthesis of nickel sulfides using a planetary ballmilling as an eco-friendly alternative.The exothermic reaction between sulfur and nickel is leveraged to induce a Mechanically induced Self-propagatingReaction (MSR) during milling, yielding the desired product in an instant. The process is monitored through observingtemperature changes continuously during milling. The occurrence of MSR is accompanied by an abrupt temperatureincrease. The resulting products will be characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM), to determine their phase composition, crystal structure and morphology. Finally, the catalytic performance ofthe synthesized nickel sulfides is evaluated in water splitting, highlighting their potential application in sustainableenergy production.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/www.doktogrant.sav.sk\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2025 &#8211; 31.12.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Schwertmannit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Schwertmannite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr.  B\u00e1rtov\u00e1 Zuzana, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2025 &#8211; 31.12.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Star\u00e9 bansk\u00e9 diela ako zdroj environment\u00e1lneho za\u0165a\u017eenia prostredia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Old mining works as a source of environmental burden on the environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2022 &#8211; 31.12.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Udr\u017eate\u013en\u00e1 cesta k z\u00edskavaniu kritick\u00fdch surov\u00edn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>A sustainable path to obtaining critical raw materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Hagarov\u00e1 Lenka, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The extraction of critical raw materials is a key and highly topical issue for the European economy. The raw materials on the EU Critical Raw Materials List form a solid industrial base that produces a variety of goods and applications used in everyday life and in modern technology. The importance of this theme is reflected by the fact that in March 2025, the European Commission selected 47 strategic projects to secure and diversify access to raw materials in the EU, with total capital investment expected to reach \u20ac22.5 billion. The Recovery Plan has also supported projects aimed at recovering critical raw materials, such as Bio4Sb\\&#8217;s &quot;Antimony recovery by bioleaching of tetrahedrite as a primary source of CRM&quot; at the Institute of Geotechnics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. This project deals with the recovery of critical raw materials (CRMs) from local sources with a primary focus on antimony using advanced biotechnological methods with respect to the environmental setting. Compared to traditional methods, this project focuses on the use of so-called acidophilic microorganisms. This biotechnological approach &#8211; bioleaching of solid materials (ores, concentrates, e-waste, &#8230;) &#8211; does not burden the environment and is also highly efficient in obtaining high yields of metals and semi-metals. The present project entitled &quot;Sustainable way to obtain critical raw materials&quot; will support an engaging popularization of a globally highly topical topic, which is also addressed at the Slovak Academy of Sciences.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.6.2025 &#8211; 31.12.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vysoko-energetick\u00e9 mletie vaje\u010dn\u00e9ho odpadu na b\u00e1ze kalcitu a vybran\u00fdch rastl\u00edn pre pr\u00edpravu nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch miner\u00e1lov a environment\u00e1lne aplik\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\tHigh-energy milling of calcite-based eggshell waste and selected plants for preparation of nanocrystalline minerals and environmental applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>High-energy milling is a mineral processing technique initially developed for the treatment of raw materials during mining activities. In the proposed project, it will be used to treat calcite mineral present in the eggshell waste in order to improve its adsorption capability against selected heavy metal ions and dyes from both model solutions and real wastewaters from the mining regions. Additionally, bio-based calcite and the organic residue will be used as active reactants in the synthesis to yield nanocrystalline minerals (sulfides, oxides and their composites) and as a catalyst for the selected organic reactions. Both adsorption and nanomaterials synthesis will be also performed with selected common plants as natural raw materials. Eggshell and selected plants will be also applied as reducing agents to yield Ag and AgCl nanoparticles. The application of the obtained products in the fields of photocatalysis, thermoelectrics and in biomedicine will be tested in collaboration with foreign partners.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2022 &#8211; 31.12.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>AUHR &#8211; Z\u00edskavanie zlata z koncentr\u00e1tu Biely vrch (Detva) s vyu\u017eit\u00edm rias a mechanickej aktiv\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Gold recovery from White Hill (Detva) concentrate using algae and mechanical activation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Ficeriov\u00e1 Jana, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Complicated technological treatment of gold-containing concentrates and non-ecological methods of their processing have initiated the use of a non-traditional environmental method of this precious metal recovery. For these reasons, the scientific project is focused on gold obtained from concentrate White Hill (Detva) by using algae and mechanical activation. Mechanical activation of the concentrate and silica shells of freshwater algae causes changes in the physico-chemical properties of gold carriers as well as mineral components of algae. These structural changes have a decisive influence on the precipitation of nano-size gold into solutions of environmentally friendly reagents, from which the gold is subsequently fixed in the cell matrix on mechanically activated silica algae shells. The gold nanoparticles obtained in this way can have a very important benefit in practice for the disposal of hazardous substances in the environment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/e-vega.sav.sk\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160tipendi\u00e1 pre excelentn\u00fdch v\u00fdskumn\u00edkov ohrozen\u00fdch vojnov\u00fdm konfliktom na Ukrajine 09I03-03-V01-00098<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Scholarships for excellent researchers threatened by the military conflict in Ukraine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Pl\u00e1n obnovy E\u00da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Semeshko Olha, PhD., DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/ugt.saske.sk\/veda-a-vyskum\/plan-obnovy\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2022 &#8211; 31.8.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>MineWaste &#8211; Mo\u017enosti z\u00edskavania kritick\u00fdch surov\u00edn pomocou progres\u00edvnych met\u00f3d spracovania bansk\u00fdch odpadov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Possibilities of critical raw materials recovery by advanced methods of mining wastes processing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project idea is in accordance with priorities of strategy for research and development adopted by thegovernment RIS 3 and Strategy of the environmental policy of the Slovak Republic until 2030. The project solutionis based on the research and development need of progressive methods of wastes treatment from the mining andprocessing industry of ore raw materials in order to obtain critical raw materials with regard to environmentalprotection. The project is focused on the study of the wastes recovery from selected old mining sulphidic burdens inSlovakia &#8211; Smoln\u00edk and Zlat\u00e1 Ba\u0148a, as secondary sources of critical raw materials. The proposed concept of thesolution results from the intensification of natural processes combined with advanced physico-chemical andespecially biological-chemical processes, in accordance with generally used mining waste treatment proceduresand respecting the specific geochemical and hydrogeological conditions of the sites. The expected benefits of theproject are the selective metals recovery, the sulphates elimination, the mineral fractions utilization for constructionmaterials and the remediation proposal for the recovery and use of landscape potential.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2021 &#8211; 30.6.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium vplyvu prekurzorov na mechanochemick\u00fa synt\u00e9zu Sr2FeMoO6 a neusporiadanos\u0165 Fe\/Mo i\u00f3nov v \u0161trukt\u00fare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study on the influence of precursors in the mechanochemical synthesis of Sr2FeMoO6 and Fe\/Mo ion disorder in its structure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>N\u00e1vratov\u00e1 projektov\u00e1 sch\u00e9ma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. T\u00f3thov\u00e1 Erika, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Sr2FeMoO6 (SFMO) is an important member of the so-called &quot;double perovskites&quot;, which attracts attention due to interesting physicochemical properties, especially magnetic ones. These properties are largely influenced by the arrangement of Fe and Mo ions in the structure, which can be regular or irregular. So far, the highest disorder has been observed in SFMO prepared by a mechanochemical method using solid-phase precursors SrO, Fe, and MoO3. Disorder, although lower, was also observed for SFMO prepared by conventional methods using different precursors, so it is not clear which has a greater effect on the disorder, the synthesis method, or the type of precursor. During mechanosynthesis, the decomposition of reactants, and the formation of intermediate products also occurs in the gaseous state, which affects the current atmosphere and temperature in the grinding chamber. The goal of the project is to verify the influence of the precursor on the kinetics of the process and on the disorder of Fe and Mo ions in the SFMO structure by varying different precursors under the same milling conditions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2024 &#8211; 30.6.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vyu\u017eitie magnetick\u00e9ho biouhl\u00edka z \u010dajovej odpadovej hmoty pri odstra\u0148ovan\u00ed toxick\u00fdch polutantov z v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Application of magnetic biochar from tea waste biomass for removal of toxic pollutants from waters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>N\u00e1vratov\u00e1 projektov\u00e1 sch\u00e9ma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Hreus Katar\u00edna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Recently, there has been a tremendous demand for the development of novel sustainable materialsfor water and wastewater treatment. Biochars represent the group of biosorbents that are effective,low cost, eco-friendly, and possess high sorption affinity toward a wide range of contaminants. Themain aim of this project is the development of magnetic biochar suitable for the removal of variousorganic and inorganic contaminants from water. As source material for biochar preparation teawaste biomass from the local tea house will be used. Fe nanoparticles will be incorporated intocarbonaceous structures to improve their surface and sorption properties. The magnetic tea wastebiochar will be prepared by standard methods of single and double step pyrolysis as well as by theinnovative method of green synthesis. The effect of used methods of preparation on the structuraland sorption properties towards selected contaminants will be studied.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2024 &#8211; 30.6.2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Intenzifik\u00e1cia z\u00edskavania vybran\u00fdch kovov z \u0165a\u017ekoupravite\u013en\u00fdch polymetalick\u00fdch r\u00fad a bansk\u00fdch odpadov v mikrovlnnom poli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Intensification of Selected Metals Recovery from Refractory Polymetallic Ores and Mining Wastes in Microwave Field<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Znamen\u00e1\u010dkov\u00e1 Ingrid, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is aimed at the study of microwave energy application in recovery of critical and strategic metals (Cu,Sb, Ag, Au, REE) from refractory polymetallic ores and their concentrates. Microwave pre-treatment will realise to meet an effective liberation of utility components. An attention will be paid to selective heating of utility minerals, which strongly absorb the microwave radiation (sulphides and oxides) and of non absorbing barren minerals (silicates). Selectivity of heating and degree of mineral structure failure will analyse by optical and scanning electron microscopy. An influence of microwave on the processes of comminution and separation in magnetic, electric and gravity fields will be observed. Metals winning will be performed by extraction techniques in solutions of mineral and organic acids (EDTA), and their salts, before and after microwave pre-treatment of metal ores and concentrates. Microwave-assisted metals extraction enabling more efficient metals leaching will be also realised.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2021 &#8211; 31.12.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium alternat\u00edvnych synt\u00e9z nano\u010dast\u00edc striebra \u2013 prekurzora mechanochemickej synt\u00e9zy CuAgSe &#8211; polovodi\u010da pre konverziu energie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of alternative syntheses of silver nanoparticles &#8211; precursor for mechanochemical synthesis of CuAgSe &#8211; semiconductor for energy conversion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>DoktoGrant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Dren\u010dakov\u00e1 D\u00e1\u0161a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2024 &#8211; 31.12.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj perspekt\u00edvnych kompozitov na b\u00e1ze oxidu kremi\u010dit\u00e9ho a pekt\u00ednu ako ekologicky \u0161etrn\u00fdch adsorbentov na \u010distenie odpadov\u00fdch v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of Perspective Silica\/Pectin Composites as Environmentally Friendly Adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Kyshkarova Viktoriia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the development of environmentally friendly adsorbents for wastewater treatment, driven by growing environmental awareness, stricter regulations, and new scientific innovations aimed at improving water purification. Traditional methods often rely on chemical reagents or expensive equipment, which can negatively impact the environment and human health. As a result, research is focusing on alternative materials that are cost-effective, sustainable, and readily available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2024 &#8211; 30.9.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>COMWAT &#8211; Hybridn\u00e9 kompozity pre komplexn\u00e9 \u010distenie priemyseln\u00fdch v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hybrid Composites for Complex Treatment of Industrial Waters <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Melnyk Inna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Water is an issue and became a priority of the research of the 21st century. The core subject of the project proposal lays in the research priorities defined by Strategy of research and innovations for the intelligent specialization of Slovak republic \u2013 RIS 3 as well as Strategy Europe 2020. The main objective of the project is the preparation of composite micro and nano adsorbents based on silica and metal oxides for the removal of inorganicand organic pollutants from waters. The materials will be functionalized by various functional groups in order to achieve better selectivity towards different metal ions and organic compounds. Multifunctional porous and nonporous spherical adsorbents will be prepared via one-step synthesis. The magnetic composites with mono- and multi-functional surface layers will synthesize as well. The sorption affinity of the new materials towards arsenic,lead, cadmium, mercury ions, and the selected organic pollutants such as adsorbable organic halides from metallurgy industry, polyaromatic hydrocarbons from agriculture, azodyes from textile industry and\/or residuals of medical drugs will be investigated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2020 &#8211; 30.6.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 pr\u00edprava CuS nano\u010dast\u00edc pre imunoterapiu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical preparation of CuS nanoparticles for immunotherapy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Luk\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 Buj\u0148\u00e1kov\u00e1 Zdenka, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2023 &#8211; 30.6.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>HINOX &#8211; Vz\u0165ahy medzi \u0161trukt\u00farou a nezvy\u010dajn\u00fdmi fyzik\u00e1lnymi vlastnos\u0165ami vo vysoko-nerovnov\u00e1\u017enych oxidoch pripraven\u00fdch nekonven\u010dnou mechanochemickou synt\u00e9zou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'> Relationships between structure and unusual physical properties in highly nonequilibrium oxides prepared by unconventional mechanochemical synthesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Nonconventional mechanochemical methods will be used to prepare the far-from-equilibrium novel nanooxides. The studies of the early stages of the mechanically induced nucleation and growth of nonequilibrium phases will provide access to the elucidation of the microscopic mechanism of the nonconventional mechanochemical preparation route. This point represents one of the fundamental but till now the unsolved scientific issues in the field of mechanochemistry\/solid state chemistry. Valuable quantitative insights into the atomic and electronic structures as well as into the dynamic and kinetic processes in the mechanochemically prepared nanomaterials will be obtained. Mechanical, magnetic and electric responses of the far-from-equilibrium nanophases will be studied experimentally with the aim to establish the interplay between their local structure and the functional behavior.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2020 &#8211; 30.6.2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Inovat\u00edvny v\u00fdskum \u00fa\u010dinkov nano\u0161trukt\u00fary v mnoho\u010dasticov\u00fdch arz\u00e9noch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Innovative research on nanostructurization effects in multiparticulate arsenicals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Luk\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 Buj\u0148\u00e1kov\u00e1 Zdenka, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium nov\u00fdch typov materi\u00e1lov na b\u00e1ze komplexn\u00fdch oxidov ur\u010den\u00fdch na uskladnenie energie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>DoktoGrant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Porodko Olena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 31.12.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Testovanie graf\u00e9novej elektr\u00f3dy pri \u010disten\u00ed priemyseln\u00fdch odpadov\u00fdch v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Testing of graphene electrode in industrial wastewater treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Marcin Behunov\u00e1 Dominika, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2022 &#8211; 12.12.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Fotokatalyticky akt\u00edvne kompozity s akt\u00edvnym uhl\u00edm na elimin\u00e1ciu organick\u00fdch polutantov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Photocatalytically active activated carbon composites for elimination of organic pollutants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Bodn\u00e1r Yankovych Halyna, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2023 &#8211; 30.9.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanoch\u00e9mia &#8211; vyu\u017eitie vaje\u010dn\u00fdch \u0161krup\u00edn na odstr\u00e1nenie ortuti<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemistry of eggshell for Hg removal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.2.2023 &#8211; 30.9.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 synt\u00e9za tern\u00e1rneho sulfidu Znln2S4 ako fotokatalyz\u00e1tora pre energetick\u00e9 a environment\u00e1lne aplik\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical synthesis of ternary sulfide Znln2S4 as a photocatalyst for energy and environmental application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.2.2023 &#8211; 30.9.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>MULTINANO &#8211; Chalkogenidy ako perspekt\u00edvne, ekologicky a ekonomicky prijateln\u00e9 nanomateri\u00e1ly pre energetiku a medic\u00ednu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Project will be aimed at the synthesis, characterization and utilization of advanced chalcogenide materials forapplication in energy and medicine sector. Binary, ternary and quaternary compounds of copper with a variablecomposition will be treated. Efficiency of thermoelectric and photovoltaic materials will be tested. Bio-imaging aswell as potential drug effectivity with antibacterial and anticancer effects will be studied. Mechanochemicalmethodology with the ability for scaling of the materials under study will be applied.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2019 &#8211; 30.6.2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Ekologick\u00fd sp\u00f4sob pr\u00edpravy vybran\u00fdch miner\u00e1lnych f\u00e1z na b\u00e1ze oxidov a selenidov vysoko-energetick\u00fdm mlet\u00edm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>A green approach to the direct synthesis of selected oxide and selenide mineral phases by high-energy milling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Achimovi\u010dov\u00e1 Marcela, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The non-conventional mechanochemical method will be used in the preparation of selected types of oxides and selenides, namely pyroxenes with the NaFeA2O6 chemical composition, where A = Si, Ge and selenospinels with the chemical composition AB2Se4, where A = Co, Ni, Cu and B = Co, Ni, Ti. Physico-chem. prop. of these materials can be used in practice as batteries. For the first time, the processes of mechanically induced nucleation from the early stages to the formation of the desired phases will be studied, providing information and clarification of the microscopic mechanism of this method. Detailed quantitative information on the atomic and electron structure of the prepared materials and qualitative information on the surface and granularity will be obtained. The effect of the mechanical effect on the physico-chemical (magnetic,electrical and optical) properties of mechanosynthetized materials will be studied by comparison with materials of the same composition prepared by other conventional methods.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2020 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 pr\u00edprava stabilnej nanosuspenzie CuS nano\u010dast\u00edc v roztoku kaze\u00ednu za vyu\u017eitia Taguchiho met\u00f3dy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>DoktoGrant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Stahorsk\u00fd Martin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>CuS nanoparticles possess interesting optical, electrical and magnetic properties which make them well-applicable in different fields, mainly in energy conversion and biomedicine. The project is focused on the verification of fast and ecological two-step mechanochemical synthesis of stable nanosuspension CuS-casein. The Design of Experiments (DoE) methodology, namely Taguchi design will be applied to find the optimum synthesis parameters. The variables will be: the amount of CuS nanoparticles, the concentration of the casein solution, the milling time and the centrifugation speed. As  responses will be: the average hydrodynamic particle diameter (D50) by PCCS and the amount of copper determined by AAS. The identified optimum conditions could possibly be applied also for nanosuspensions preparation of other chalcogenide nanocrystals with biomolecules (such as casein, albumin or cysteine). At the end, the biological actvity of the obtained nanosuspension will be investigated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2022 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanosynt\u00e9za a \u0161t\u00fadium miner\u00e1lov na b\u00e1ze komplexn\u00fdch oxidov ako vhodn\u00fdch komponentov zariaden\u00ed pre v\u00fdrobu energie s minim\u00e1lnym negat\u00edvnym dopadom na \u017eivotn\u00e9 prostredie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Pr\u00edprava materi\u00e1lov pre remedi\u00e1ciu environment\u00e1lnych z\u00e1\u0165a\u017e\u00ed po banskej \u010dinnosti<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Preparation of Materials for the Remediation of Old Mining Sites.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Due to intensive industrial activities, many pollutants such as heavy metals, radionuclides and other substances including organic once enter the environment and have been identified as highly toxic and harmful to human health. Heavy metals are non-biodegradable species. In the aqueous environment they occur in dissociatedforms (as cations i.e. Cd2+, Pb2+, Cu2+, Zn2+; anions\/oxyanions i.e. HAsO42-, CrO42-, HSeO4-, HSeO3-, HMoO4&#8211;). One of the priority sources of heavy metals in Slovakia are old and\/or abandoned mines with the significant streams of acid mine drainage (AMD) waters. The objective of the project is the synthesis and investigation of composite sorbents based on Fe oxides for the removal of both cationic and anionic forms ofheavy metals\/metalloids from aqueous media. Moreover, the sortion affinity towards the selected organic contaminants such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons will be investigated as well.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium biooxida\u010dn\u00fdch a bioreduk\u010dn\u00fdch procesov s\u00edry a jej zl\u00fa\u010den\u00edn v \u017eivotnom prostred\u00ed a v priemysle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of the bio-oxidising and bio-reducing processes of sulphur and its compounds in environment and industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on the study of positive and negative effects of the metabolic activity of sulphur-oxidizingand sulphate-reducing bacteria to the environment and technologies connected with mineral processing andconstruction industry. The main research area is to develop method of application and sulphuric bacteriametabolism control in connection with industrial waste water treatment, prediction study and prevention ofcorrosive effects on building materials. The study of new methodology about the combination of conventionalmethods with biooxidation and bioreduction of sulphur and its compounds in the treatment and processing of rawmaterials, industrial wastes and environmental matrices is the expected benefit of the project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium mo\u017enost\u00ed mechanochemickej synt\u00e9zy selenidu striebra &#8211; polovodi\u010da pre usklad\u0148ovanie energie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>DoktoGrant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. G\u00e1borov\u00e1 Katar\u00edna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Recently, green technologies have attracted much attention due to environmental concerns. The project is focused on the verification of three strategies of silver selenide, Ag2Se mechanochemical synthesis, which is nanostructured semiconductor and perspective thermoelectric material. One-step direct synthesis from the precursors AgNO3 and SeO2 and two other two-steps synthetic pathways will be studied, whereby in the first step, Ag nanoparticles will beprepared by milling-induced reduction using a chemical or biological reducing agent. These hitherto unrealized processes represent a simple, low-cost, environmentally friendly, and solvent-free method with the potential for largescale fabrication of Ag2Se. Innovative energy-saving technology is considered to be a promising way to relieve the impact on the environment. The project includes the monitoring of the kinetics of the proposed mechanochemical syntheses, an evaluation of the phase purity of the prepared products by X-ray powder diffractometry (XRPD), morphology characterization by scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM, TEM) and measurement of thermoelectric properties.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2021 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium tuh\u00fdch \u010dast\u00edc v ovzdu\u0161\u00ed a vybran\u00fdch zlo\u017eiek \u017eivotn\u00e9ho prostredia vyu\u017eit\u00edm screeningov\u00fdch met\u00f3d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The study of particulate matters in ambient air and selected environment components using the screening methods <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Han\u010du\u013e\u00e1k Jozef, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vplyv r\u00fdchlosti deform\u00e1cie na pevnostn\u00e9 a pretv\u00e1rne vlastnosti horn\u00edn pre v\u00fdskum rozpojovania horn\u00edn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The effect of the strain rate on the strength and deformation rock properties for the research  of the rock disintegration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Laba\u0161 Milan, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>AuMCHBA &#8211; Z\u00edskavanie zlata z \u0165a\u017eko spracovate\u013en\u00fdch sulfidick\u00fdch koncentr\u00e1tov s aplik\u00e1ciou mechanochemicko-biologickej aktiv\u00e1cie  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Gold recovery from refractory sulphide concentrates by mechanochemico-biological activation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Ficeriov\u00e1 Jana, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The demanding processing of gold-containing concentrates, as well as dangerous cyanide method for gold recovery  encourage the application of new ways to obtain this precious metal. Therefore, the aim of this project is obtaining gold from refractory sulphide concentrates by using of non-cyanide mechanochemico-biological processes. Mechanochemical activation of concentrates and siliceous shells of specified algae in the non-cyanide environment causes changes in the physico-chemical properties of gold minerals as well as algae mineral constituents. These structural changes have a decisive influence on the formation of gold nanoparticles into non-cyanide media under the specific reaction conditions, from which they are subsequently fixed in the cellular matrix of mechanochemically activated algal shells. Gold nanoparticles can have various utilization in practice, such as accelerating the breakdown of hazardous substances or disposal of pollutants from contaminated water, soil and air.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/e-vega.sav.sk\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2020 &#8211; 31.12.2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hodnotenie environment\u00e1lneho za\u0165a\u017eenia prostredia v b\u00fdvalom banskom are\u00e1li vyu\u017eit\u00edm tradi\u010dn\u00fdch a alternat\u00edvnych bioindika\u010dn\u00fdch met\u00f3d.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The assessment of environmental load of the environment in former mining area using traditional and alternative bioindication methods.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The present project is focused on the research of pollutants in individual environmental components within the former mining area in the cadastral area of the villages Zlat\u00e1 Ba\u0148a and \u010cervenica (Eastern Slovakia). For the research purposes, in addition to traditional methods, alternative bioindication research methods will be used. These methods are low-cost, easy to implement and effective for assessing the content of contaminants. By statistical evaluation of the obtained results will be verified the suitability and effectiveness of these methods, and suggested the most appropriate alternative method. There will be assessed the impact of heavy metals onselected biological, chemical and physical characteristics of environmental components.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2018 &#8211; 31.12.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SiO2\/polym\u00e9r hybridn\u00e9 kompozity  pre komplexn\u00e9 \u010distenie priemyseln\u00fdch v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SiO2\/polymer hybrid composites for complex purification of industrial water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>DoktoGrant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Kyshkarova Viktoriia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Hybrid composites prepared by the sol-gel method have currently received attention due to their excellentcombination of organic and inorganic parts in one material. The diversity of properties of such materials leads to a very broad range of their applications including water purification. The main aim of the project is the preparation of composite adsorbents based on silica and different types of polymers with carboxylic surface groups for the removal of inorganic (metal ions) and organic (basic dyes) pollutants from waters. Different variations of the sol-gel method will be applied and the synthesis conditions will be chosen to achieve better selectivity towards different metal ions and organic dyes. The advantage of the proposed method of synthesis is one-step, carrying out at room temperature, the use of environmentally friendly substances as solvents. The proposed approaches can be used to create adsorption composites with acid groups based on silica and polymers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2021 &#8211; 31.12.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vysoko-energetick\u00e9 mletie pre synt\u00e9zu nanomateri\u00e1lov bio-pr\u00edstupom a vybran\u00e9 environment\u00e1lne aplik\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>High-energy milling for the synthesis of nanomaterials using bio-approach and selected environmental applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Matej, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The research project is focused on mechanochemical synthesis of the selected nanomaterials via combination of high-energy milling and green approach using precursors based on minerals, natural materials and waste. Mechanochemical reduction will be aimed at preparation of nanocrystalline metals with bactericide effects (Ag, Cu). At the same time, the project will be focused also environmentally, because the application of mechanochemistry will be tested on elimination of halogenated compounds and sorption of toxic metals present in wastewaters after mining and metallurgical activities. Environmental aspect will also resonate by research of selected organic reactions where solid state approach via mechanochemistry can be realized through solvent-free technology. Available characterization methods will be applied for products characterization and monitoring of environmental parameters. The project broadens the application potential of mineralurgy and also metallurgy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2018 &#8211; 31.12.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium kinetiky rastu bakteri\u00e1lneho izol\u00e1tu Acidithiobacillus ferrivorans SS3 pri suboptim\u00e1lnych teplot\u00e1ch simuluj\u00facich re\u00e1lne podmienky kysl\u00fdch bansk\u00fdch v\u00f4d.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study the growth kinetics of the bacterial isolate Acidithiobacillus ferrivorans SS3 at suboptimal temperatures simulating the real conditions of acid mine drainage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>DoktoGrant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Hagarov\u00e1 Lenka, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bacterial strain Acidithiobacillus ferrivorans SS3 belongs to autotrophic iron-oxidizing acidophiles, that play an essential role in the weathering of sulphide minerals e.g. pyrite. The hydrolysis of Fe3+ ion, which is a product of bacterial oxidation, is an acidity producing reaction leading to the formation of secondary iron minerals such as hydroxysulphates (schwertmannite, jarosite). The objective of this project is to describe oxygen and carbon dioxide consumption rates of bacteria and to determine the bacterial growth, iron oxidation kinetics and ferric iron minerals precipitation at suboptimal temperatures simulating the real conditions of AMD (acid mine drainage). The morphology and chemical composition of schwertmannite and jarosite-group minerals will be characterized by SEM microscopy and EDX analyses. The obtained information will lead to better knowledge of acidophilic bacteria-associated reaction in mine environments, their application in hydrometallurgy and water and soil remediation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2020 &#8211; 28.2.2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Pr\u00edprava a funkcionaliz\u00e1cia chalkogenidov\u00fdch miner\u00e1lov a ich nanokompozitov vysoko-energetick\u00fdm mlet\u00edm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Preparation and functionalization of chalcogenide minerals and their nanocomposites by high-energy milling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dutkov\u00e1 Erika, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The scientific project is focused on the preparation of nanocrystalline binary, ternary and quaternary chalcogenide minerals (sulphides, selenides) and their nanocomposites by the application of mechanochemical processes using high-energy milling performed in laboratory and industrial mills. The surface, structural and morphological properties of the prepared compounds will be characterized in detail using a wide spectrum of research infrastructure. Moreover, the properties of the sythesized nanocrystalline chalcogenide minerals and nanocomposites from their potential application point of view, mainly optoelectronic, photocatalytic and biological ones will be tested. Sulphur-containing natural materials will be also used as precursors for the mechanochemical synthesis of sulphide minerals. Mechanochemical capping of the synthesized nanostructure minerals by biocompatible compounds (functionalization) will be object of our research as well.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2018 &#8211; 31.12.2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Viaczlo\u017ekov\u00e9 filtre v procese \u010distenia v\u00fdluhov od toxick\u00fdch prvkov po bioremedi\u00e1cii p\u00f4d kontaminovan\u00fdch hutn\u00edckym priemyslom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Multicomponent filters in process of leachates cleaning from the toxic elements after the bioremediation of soils contaminated by metallurgical industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Znamen\u00e1\u010dkov\u00e1 Ingrid, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project involves the basic research oriented on the treatment of leachates containing toxic elements originated from the bioremediation process of contaminated soils. The project continues original methods of soils and sediments bioleaching by heterotrophic bacteria in aerobic and anaerobic conditions studied in previous VEGA project focused on the development of bioremediation technology. The subject of the project is preparation and study of multicomponent filters properties, composed from the natural materials (quartz sand, siderite, pyrite) and synthetic prepared materials (iron and manganese oxides\/hydroxides) that will be used for cleaning of leaching media containing toxic elements. The original gain of the project will be the definition of optimal ratio of particular filters components for the most effective recycling of media containing different concentrations of toxic ions in dependence of locality and soil contamination. The greatest accent will be focused on the arsenic removal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2019 &#8211; 31.12.2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Z\u00edskavanie vybran\u00fdch kritick\u00fdch surov\u00edn z environment\u00e1lnych z\u00e1\u0165a\u017e\u00ed po ban\u00edctve, hutn\u00edctve a uho\u013enej energetike<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Recovery of Selected Critical Minerals from Environmental Loads after Mining, Metallurgy and Coal-Fired Power Industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dolinsk\u00e1 Silvia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The mineral waste coming from mining (mineral processing), metallurgy and coal-fired power industry can be also treated as a significant source of so called critical mineral raw materials or possibly elements. Submitted project proposal includes detailed analysis of the following selected waste from Slovakia: black coal fly ash (Ko\u0161ice), tailings from flotation and polymetallic ore processing (Marku\u0161ovce), bauxite residuum (dump of red mud after Bayer process, \u017diar nad Hronom), from viewpoint of critical elements abundance. On the basis of obtained data physical and physico-chemical techniques of critical elements beneficiation will be proposed. An extraction of critical elements by various chemical agents and an optimization of leaching process will be performed. Chemical and physico-chemical methods will be applied in selective separation of critical elements from leachates. An influence of microwave energy on efficiency of critical elements extraction from waste will be also investigated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2017 &#8211; 31.12.2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ZVNI &#8211; V\u00fdvoj syst\u00e9mu pre kontinu\u00e1lne monitorovanie vplyvu zne\u010distenia na vysokonap\u00e4\u0165ov\u00fa izol\u00e1ciu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of a system for continuous monitoring of pollution impact on the high-voltage insulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The dynamics of the environmental pollution is affected by the industrial emissions and the ongoing climatechange. The environmental pollution on electrical insulation is one of the problems faced by distribution utilitiesand electricity transmission system. Moreover, it can be classified as a potential danger for reliable operation ofan electric power system. Seasonal conversions affect the tendency accumulation of contaminants on thesurface of insulators and cause chemical changes which influence their original characteristics. This fact needsto be addressed, as mentioned insulation is an important part in the chain of the transmission and the distributionsystems reliability. Current knowledge points to the fact that, depending on the profile of the insulator, thepollution, the humidity and the temperature of the surface are strongly related to the insulation withstand.External pollution modifies the electrical breakdown strength of isolation. In Slovakia, thousands of insulators areincluded in the electricity transmission and distribution systems. Nevertheless, at present time in Slovakia noinformation is gathered about the current state of pollution in key areas of strategic energy objects. The project isfocused on the development of modern equipment, enabling real-time monitoring of insulator surface conditioneither in autonomous mode or as part of an existing network-based IT infrastructure with a remote dispatchingcontrol system. This proposal of research and development is invoked by the project implemented within the EU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2016 &#8211; 30.6.2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ISE &#8211; Identifik\u00e1cia \u0161pecifickej energie rozpojovania horn\u00edn z vibra\u010dn\u00e9ho sign\u00e1lu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Identification of Specific Drilling Energy Based on Vibration Signal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lazarov\u00e1 Edita, CSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The main goal of the project is to develop and elaborate a method for use of vibration signal in the identification of specific energy during rock drilling. The introduction of the vibration signal for assessment of rock drilling processissues from previous theoretical knowledge acquired from study and investigation of the rock cutting mechanism and from extensive experimental research performed at the Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences based on input and output parameters monitored during the rock drilling process. The project shallissue an optimization diagram of vibration signal energy, whose extreme value in the area of applicable drilling regimes shall be determined by the argument of minimum of specific drilling energy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2016 &#8211; 31.12.2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanizmus protin\u00e1dorov\u00e9ho \u00fa\u010dinku nano\u010dast\u00edc realg\u00e1ru a synergia s anti-myel\u00f3nov\u00fdmi lie\u010divami <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanism of anti-tumor activity of realgar nanoparticles and its synergism with anti-myeloma agents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Luk\u00e1\u010dov\u00e1 Buj\u0148\u00e1kov\u00e1 Zdenka, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematological malignancy of plasma cells, which remains largely incurable despite improved survival after development of novel therapies. Arsenic trioxide (ATO) shows limited response due to long-term toxicity in clinical phase II trials of relapsed and refractory MM patients, whereas arsenic sulfide in the form of realgar nanoparticles (NREA) differs comparing with ATO with profoundly better safety. Furthermore, our preliminary data showed higher anti-MM activity of NREA than ATO. Therefore, the goal of this proposal is to define the molecular mechanism of anti-MM activity of NREA in MM pathogenesis, either alone or in combinations with anti-MM agents, using our established in vitro validation systems and preclinical in vivo models to provide the framework for clinical evaluation of NREA as novel MM therapy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2017 &#8211; 31.12.2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium fyzik\u00e1lno-chemick\u00fdch vlastnost\u00ed nanooxidov pripraven\u00fdch kombinovanou mechanochemicko\/termickou synt\u00e9zou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of physico-chemical properties of nanooxides prepared by combined mechanochemical-thermal synthesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. T\u00f3thov\u00e1 Erika, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The research will be focused on the preparation of two attractive materials with interesting physico-chemical properties by combined mechanochemical-thermal synthesis. The plan (intent) concerns the multiferroic material LiFeSi2O6 and the well-known semiconductor ZnO. The accent is put on the preparation route, i.e. on the mechanochemical activation and following calcination of the precursors. The unconventional mechanochemical activation increases the internal and surface energy and decreases the coherence (cohesion) of the material at the same time, and this can reduce the temperature of the solid state synthesis. The influence of mechanical activation on the physico-chemical (magnetic and optical) properties of such-prepared material with respect to materials of same composition but prepared by conventional methods will be studied.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2017 &#8211; 31.12.2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SEMINANO &#8211; Mechanoch\u00e9mia polovodi\u010dov\u00fdch nanokry\u0161t\u00e1lov: od miner\u00e1lov k materi\u00e1lom a liekom <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemistry of Semiconductor Nanocrystals: from Minerals to Materials and Drugs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The scientific project will be focused on elaboration of the specific mechanochemical routes to synthesize theadvanced substances with high level of utilization in nanotechnologies. From these routes mechanochemicalsynthesis, mechanochemical reduction, mechanical activation and nanomilling will be applied. The research anddevelopment under the umbrella of the project will deal with several nanophase materials (mainly semiconductornanocrystals, QDs) which will be characterized by a set of sophisticated methods. After synthesis andcharacterization, the utilization in material science (optical properties), medicine (toxicity and anticancer effects)and metallurgy (preparation of nanophases) will be studied in detail. Special attention will be devoted to thestudy of relation between synthesis parameters and properties utilized in processes under study.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2015 &#8211; 30.6.2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>BTZS &#8211; Bakteri\u00e1lna transform\u00e1cia zl\u00fa\u010den\u00edn s\u00edry v procesoch synt\u00e9zy a degrad\u00e1cie materi\u00e1lov <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bacterial transformation of sulphur compounds in processes of materials synthesis and degradation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Project idea has issued from the sulfur bacteria metabolism existence which is the basis of the natural and industrial materials synthesis or degradation. Bacterial oxidation and reduction of sulfur and its compounds are the important part of the metabolism and suggest the possibility of their use in industrial technology as well as environment protection. The proposed project aims at study biooxidative and bioreductive properties of selected species of sulfur bacteria in removing of inorganic and organic pollutants from contaminated industrial waste waters and studying the origin, process and avoiding the corrosive effects on natural and synthetic materials with special emphasis on building materials. The expected project benefit is innovation of methods of application and control the bacteria metabolism having an affinity for sulfur and its compounds in bioremediation and biodegradation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2015 &#8211; 31.12.2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>BISILMAG &#8211; Bi-funk\u010dn\u00e9 sferick\u00e9 \u010dastice na b\u00e1ze krem\u00edka a magnetitu pre \u010distenie v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bifunctional Silica and Magnetite Spherical Particles with Tailored Porosity and Surface Chemistry for Complex Water Treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>SASPRO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Project aims to develop bi(or multi)functional silica and magnetically removable adsorbents for water purification and remediation securing removal of chemical pollutants both organic and inorganic nature. SASPRO will unite the efforts of the scientists and their expertise in two adjacent fields &#8211; synthesis and functionalization of mesoporous silica and silica-based adsorbents from the Marie Curie Fellow Dr Melnyk and advanced experience in physicochemical characterization of surface binding with valuable experience of their implementation in water purification from the Institute of Geotechnics SAS. Our specific aims: 1) Creation of silica microsheres with well defined composition for selective uptake of metal cations. 2) \u0421ombination the properties of magnetite (easy removal from the reaction medium, recovery) with the assets of functionalized polysiloxane (specific groups, large specific surface area) and contribute to the selective removal of contaminating cations and organic molecules simultaneously. 3) Synthesis of nanocomposite multi-functional microparticles, testing them on wastewater samples modeling complex water systems. The goals will be achieved through coordinated research uniting the efforts of specialists in materials synthesis, characterization and application. In addition these materials are promising for applications in chromatography, drug delivery, creation of chemo- and biosensors, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.3.2016 &#8211; 31.12.2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mikrovlnn\u00e1 synt\u00e9za polykomponentn\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov pre \u00fapravn\u00edcke a environment\u00e1lne technol\u00f3gie <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Polycomponent Materials for Mineral Processing and Environmental Technologies <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Zubrik Anton, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project aims to study the synthesis, properties and utilization of magnetic carbon materials based on natural as well as industrial carbon precursors (Slovak coal, biomass, fly-ash). Various processes will be employed todevelop new materials: microwave pyrolysis, classical pyrolysis as well as co-precipitation with iron cations on carbon matrix. The goal of the project is to develop material possessing magnetic properties with high pore volume and specific surface area. Composites will be characterized by physical and chemical methods. The sorption affinity of composites towards heavy metal ions and organic pollutants from water will be examined as well. Solid-liquid separation after the sorption will be performed by magnetic filtration and the regeneration of sorbent will be investigated. The scheme of process cycle (Sorption\/Magnetic Filtration\/Desorption\/Regeneration-Sorption) will be designed taking into the account the properties of composites as well as sorption efficiency and regeneration factor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2015 &#8211; 31.12.2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Synt\u00e9za a aplik\u00e1cia oxidov pre v\u00fdrobu ekologicky \u010distej energie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Synthesis and Applications of Oxides for Production of Ecologically Clean Energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Nanocrystalline complex oxides of various morphologies will be prepared via variety of chemical methods, including one-step mechanosynthesis, and tested mainly as materials for electrolytes in intermedium temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFC\u00b4s). Due to the precise analysis combining long-range and short-range structure sensitive analytical methods we will be able to penetrate into the local structural disorder in the as-prepared nanooxides and specimens taken after their sintering. Quantitative information on the short-range structure and on the diffusion phenomena and dynamics of oxygen ions in the synthesized oxides, provided by the detailed combination of several physic-analytical methods, will be complemented by the characterization of their electrochemical behavior. It will be of major importance to establish the interplay between the local structure and electrochemical performance of synthesized nanooxides with the aim to develop a novel high-conductive IT SOFC\u00b4s electrolytes for fuel cells.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2016 &#8211; 31.12.2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium atmosf\u00e9rickej depoz\u00edcie, suspendovan\u00fdch \u010dast\u00edc a kontamin\u00e1cie vybran\u00fdch zlo\u017eiek \u017eivotn\u00e9ho prostredia v priemyselnom a urb\u00e1nnom prostred\u00ed Ko\u0161\u00edc a stredn\u00e9ho Spi\u0161a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The Study of Atmospheric Deposition, Particulate Matters and Contamination of Selected Environment Components in Industrial and Urban Area of Ko\u0161ice and Middle Spi\u0161<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Han\u010du\u013e\u00e1k Jozef, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on two specific components of the environment polluted area, to study air quality throughselected components of atmospheric deposition and particulate matters (PM) and the issue of contaminated soilsand bottom sediments. The main goal is to obtain deficit knowledge about the interaction and relationship ofdeposited particles of atmospheric deposition, their deposition fluxes and characteristics, origins and sources ofparticulate matters in the air. Study area of contaminated soils and bottom sediments is aimed at assessing therisks of potentially toxic elements through acute and chronic ecotoxicological tests and contact phytotoxicity tests.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2015 &#8211; 31.12.2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdskum predikcie rozpojite\u013enosti horn\u00edn a horninov\u00e9ho mas\u00edvu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Prediction of Drillability of Intact Rock and Rock Mass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Ivani\u010dov\u00e1 Lucia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The proposed project is focused on a complex research of drillability of rocks and rock mass. The main goal ofthe project is to evaluate and predict the rock drillability based on their physical, mechanical and technologicalproperties using the energy theory of rock cutting (specific cutting energy). Modelling of the rock drillability byconventional mathematical and statistical methods and means of artificial intelligence and modelling of the forceconditions at the rock-tool contact should enable the assessment of the effects of various factors, such as drilledrock type, applied drilling regime, drilling tool type and should deliver determination of the mutual relationsbetween the input and output variables of the rock drilling process. The verification of the derived model of rockdrillability should identify the dominant factors affecting the rock and rock mass drillability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2015 &#8211; 31.12.2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bioremedi\u00e1cia &#8211; V\u00fdvoj bioremedia\u010dnej technol\u00f3gie odstra\u0148ovania kovov z p\u00f4dy a sedimentov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The Development of Bioremediation Technology of Metals Removing from Soil and Sediment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Dankov\u00e1 Zuzana, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Heavy metal contamination of soil and sediment is one of the main environmental problems in all world. Heavy metals are generally toxic and non-biodegradable in the soil and sediment matrix. It is important to develop a practical and economical technology for removal of heavy metals from metal-contaminated soils and sediments. Bioremediation primarily uses bacteria to removal and transform heavy metals. The biological method has beenconsidered as an efficient and cost-effective alternative to physicochemical treatment technologies for soil and sediment remediation. Under regulated conditions of bacterial activity, there will be possible to make the biological processes at bioremediation of soil and sediment more effective. The bioleaching mechanism leads tothe decreasing of metals concentration in sediments and these sediments can be applied again into soil. The metals released into leachates by bioleaching will be accumaccumulated by sorption to developed mineral filters which form a closed process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2015 &#8211; 31.12.2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Magnetick\u00e9 spr\u00e1vanie nerovnov\u00e1\u017enych nanooxidov pripraven\u00fdch mechanochemick\u00fdmi met\u00f3dami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Magnetic behavior of nonequilibrium nanooxides prepared by mechanochemical routes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>prof. RNDr. \u0160epel\u00e1k Vladim\u00edr, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Novel nonequilibrium &amp; nanocrystalline stannates (M2SnO4, MSnO3), titanates (M2TiO4, MTiO3), germanates (M2GeO4), and silicates (M2SiO4) containing magnetic cations (M = Co2+, Ni2+, Fe2+) are planned to be prepared via one-step mechanosynthesis. It is expected that the proposed project will make significant contribution to the understanding of phenomena underlying an anomalous magnetic behavior of mechanosynthesized nanooxides of various structure and chemical composition. The planned systematic investigations of relationships between the far-from-equilibrium nanostructure and magnetic properties of nanooxides will allow us to verify whether the model proposed in our earlier work for ferrimagnetic spinels, based on the competition between the effects of spin canting and site exchange of cations between two sublattices, can also be applied for the interpretation of magnetic behavior of other structural types of spin-disordered oxide compounds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2014 &#8211; 31.12.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanoch\u00e9mia tuh\u00fdch l\u00e1tok pre vyu\u017eitie a nanotechnol\u00f3gi\u00e1ch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemistry of Solids for Utilization in Nanotechnologies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The scientific project will be focused on working up the mechanochemical routes to prepare substances with high level of utilization in nanotechnology. The processes of mechanical activation, mechanochemical synthesis and nanomilling used in mechanochemistry will be applied with the aim to solve the scientific goals of the project. The objects under study will cover arsenides (InAs), oxides (Fe3O4), carbonates (CaCO3) and chalcogenides (MexAy) (Me=Cd,Zn,As; A=S,Se)). In some cases the modification of the nanoparticle core with organic capping agents will be studied.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2014 &#8211; 31.12.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vyu\u017eitie screeningov\u00fdch met\u00f3d pre hodnotenie kvality vybran\u00fdch zlo\u017eiek \u017eivotn\u00e9ho prostredia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Use of Screening Methods for The Quality Assessment of Selected Environment Components<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Findor\u00e1kov\u00e1 Lenka, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on the use of screening methods for assessing of soils and sediments quality fromselected areas of eastern Slovakia polluted due to the former mining workloads. Originality of this project will bethe use of earthworms of the genus Dendrobaena in order to reduce and eliminate possible contamination of testsoils and sediments. By using ecotoxicological screening methods risks of tested samples contamination will beevaluated. Investigation of phase changes and determination of kinetic parameters in study samples will becarried out before and after ecotoxicological tests and application of earthworms using spectroscopic methodsand thermal analysis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2016 &#8211; 31.12.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Spolo\u010dn\u00fd projekt BSK, SAV a PriF UK na v\u00fdskum mo\u017enost\u00ed dekontamin\u00e1cie environment\u00e1lnej z\u00e1\u0165a\u017ee Bratislava \u2013 Vraku\u0148a \u2013 Vrakunsk\u00e1 cesta, skl\u00e1dka CHZJD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Joint Project of Office of Bratislava Self-Governing Region, UGT SAV &amp; PriF UK Decontamination of Environmental Load Bratislava &#8211; Vraku\u0148a &#8211; Vrakunsk\u00e1 cesta, CHZJD Landfill.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>MVDr. Kupka Daniel, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>25.7.2017 &#8211; 30.10.2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hydrometalurgick\u00e9 z\u00edskavanie zlata z lo\u017eiska Biely vrch (Detva) a odpadov s aplik\u00e1ciou elektrol\u00fdzy, mechanickej aktiv\u00e1cie a sorpcie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hydrometallurgical Extraction of Gold from White Hill (Detva) Deposit and Wastes with the Application of Electrolysis, Mechanical Activation and Sorption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Ficeriov\u00e1 Jana, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The scientific project will be focused on the hydrometallurgical processing (HP) of gold ore from the White Hill deposit and goldsmith\\&#8217;s wastes in order to obtain Au with utilization of mechanical activation, electrolysis and sorbents. Hydrometallurgy is a group of technologies that are crucial to the economic extraction of Au ores with sub-microscopic Au and also from wastes. Technological processing of Au ores and wastes with an attractive Au content with the requirement for sufficient recovery of the concerned metal is problematic from economic perspective. For this reason, mechanical activation is currently used, which causes changes in the physical and chemical properties, which have significant effect on the intensification of Au extraction in the HP of Au ore and wastes processing. The aim of the HP is to get Au into a solution and then get out it back from the solution. The purpose of Au ore processing and goldsmith\\&#8217;s wastes using an electrolytic process is to obtain gold in the metallic form.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>https:\/\/e-vega.sav.sk\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2014 &#8211; 31.12.2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanosynt\u00e9za l\u00edtiov\u00fdch nanosilik\u00e1tov s v\u00fdznamn\u00fdmi elektrochemick\u00fdmi a magnetick\u00fdmi vlastnos\u0165ami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanosynthesis of lithium nanosilicates with attractive electrochemical and magnetic properties <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. T\u00f3thov\u00e1 Erika, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Within the framework of the proposed project we focus on the mechanosynthesis of lithium nanosilicates &quot;Li2FeSiO4&quot; and &quot;LiFeSi2O6&quot; with attractive electrochemical and magnetic properties. The prepared nanomaterials will be characterized in detail, particularly their structure, surface and volume properties,morphology will be studied and particle size analysis will be carried out. For the lithium nanosilicate &quot;Li2FeSiO4&quot; its suitability for application in Li-ion baterries will be tested via galvanostatic measurements. In the case of&quot;LiFeSi2O6&quot; nanosilicate its magnetic state will be studied, which should be determining for its potential multiferroic properties.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2014 &#8211; 31.12.2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Uplatnenie mikrovlnnej energie pri intenzifik\u00e1cii procesov extrakcie a pyrol\u00fdzy uhlia a odpadov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Microwave Energy Application for Intensification of Extraction and Pyrolytic Processes of Coal and Wastes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dolinsk\u00e1 Silvia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is aimed at application of microwave energy for beneficiation process of energetic raw materials and metallurgical wastes. Parameters optimization of microwave extraction of organic substances from coal and biomass will be studied. Microwave pyrolysis of coal and biomass (straw, reed \/lat. Phragmites Australis\/, residue of rape, corn, sunflower) at different heating conditions and physicochemical analyses of obtained solid and liquid products will be realized. Solid products after microwave treatment will be tested as sorbents for removing of heavy metals from waste water. Concentrates with high content of utilizable components will be obtained aftermicrowave extraction of metallurgical wastes. The new and non-conventional microwave energy methods will be developed on the basis of experimental and theoretical results.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2013 &#8211; 31.12.2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Fyzik\u00e1lne a elektrochemick\u00e9 spr\u00e1vanie mechanochemicky pripraven\u00fdch nanooxidov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Physical and electrochemical behavior of mechanochemically prepared nanooxides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>prof. RNDr. \u0160epel\u00e1k Vladim\u00edr, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The objectives of the proposal are are as follows:- to prepare novel Sn-, Ti-, Ge-, Si-, and Fe-based complex nanooxides: stannates (M2SnO4, MSnO3), titanates (M2TiO4, MTiO3), germanates (M2GeO4), silicates (M2SiO4), and ferrites (RFeO3, R3Fe5O12, MFe12O19) via one-step mechanosynthesis performed at room temperature (without subsequent thermal treatment);- to clarify the microscopic mechanism giving rise to the formation of the core\u2013shell configuration in mechanosynthesized nanoparticles;- to provide detailed insight into the short-range structure of highly metastable Sn-, Ti-, Ge- Si-, and Fe-based nanooxides prepared by mechanosynthesis;- to reveal the unusual physical behavior of nanoscale mechanochemically prepared oxides by studying experimentally their magnetic and electric responses;- to test the as-prepared complex nanooxides as anode materials for Li-ion batteries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.7.2012 &#8211; 31.12.2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 synt\u00e9za nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch keramick\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov pre priemyseln\u00e9 a environment\u00e1lne aplik\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The mechanochemical of nanocrystalline ceramic materials for industrial and environmental applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on the unconventional one-step synthesis of nanocrystalline ceramic materials with huge utilization in industrial applications and in the case of environmental protection. It is well known, that properties of nanocrystalline materials are rather dependent on their structural and microstructural parameters, which are mostly influenced by method of synthesis. Thus it will influence their physical (magnetization, coercitive force, conductivity, PTCR effect, photoluminiscence, etc.) and microsctructural (the size, shape and size distribution of particles, anisotropy, etc.) properties. The goal of proposal project is to prepare nanocrystalline materials of various compositions by one-step mechanochemical synthesis and to study the influence of microstructure on their physical properties with further utilization in industry and environmental protection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2013 &#8211; 31.12.2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CFNT-MVEP &#8211; Centrum fyziky n\u00edzkych tepl\u00f4t a materi\u00e1lov\u00e9ho v\u00fdskumu v extr\u00e9mnych podmienkach <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Center of Low Temperature Physics and  Materials Research in Extremal Conditions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Centr\u00e1 excelentnosti SAV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In cooperation with two other Institutes of Slovak Academy of Sciences and Faculty of Sciences of P. J. Safarik University several perspective materials will be studied under extreme conditions of low temperature treatment and high-energy milling. Mutual Exchange of knowledge as well as experimental equipments will be applied to obtain nanomaterials with non-expected properties.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>4.8.2011 &#8211; 3.8.2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>PROMATECH &#8211; V\u00fdskumn\u00e9 centrum progres\u00edvnych materi\u00e1lov a technol\u00f3gi\u00ed pre s\u00fa\u010dasn\u00e9 a bud\u00face aplik\u00e1cie \u201ePROMATECH\u201c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Research Center of Advanced Materials and Technologies for Current and Future Applications PROMATECH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>\u0160truktur\u00e1lne fondy E\u00da V\u00fdskum a v\u00fdvoj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Hredz\u00e1k Slavom\u00edr, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project was strategically aimed at the establishment of the national Research Center of Advanced Materials and Technologies for Current and Future Applications.The specific goals and activities were as follows: 1) Support of advancement of research and development institutions and their scientific \u2013 technical infrastructure Activity 1.1. Establishment and opening Research Center of Advanced Materials and Technologies    2) Cooperation in the frame of academic sector in realisation of applied research and development Activity 2.1. Applied research and development in the field of new materials and technologies 3) Enhancement of knowledge and technology transfer quality into industry  Activity 3.1. Foundation of platform for technology transferThe research and development of the Center can be divided into following fields:   1) Advanced steels and alloys, powder metallurgy product, ceramic materials and hard coatings 2) Materials for biomedicine and environmental technologies3) Materials for information and communication technologies and cryotechnologies 4) Novel magnetic materialsIGT SAS has 4 new laboratories in new-built Centre building1) Laboratory of Mechanochemistry 2) Laboratory of aerosol solids and sediments3) Laboratory of Mineral Biotechnologies4) Physico-chemical laboratory <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>30.8.2013 &#8211; 31.7.2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>GEOCEX &#8211; Centrum excelentnosti pre integrovan\u00fd v\u00fdskum geosf\u00e9ry Zeme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Centre of Excellence for Integrative Research of the Earth\u00b4s Geosphere<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>\u0160truktur\u00e1lne fondy E\u00da V\u00fdskum a v\u00fdvoj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>MVDr. Kupka Daniel, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Strategic objective of the project is appreciated in the support of the excellence integrated research of the Earth\u2019s geosphere with accent on the development of the required infrastructure, international cooperation and education. The realization of the project strikingly contributed to improvement of the laboratory equipment of the research institutions in Bansk\u00e1 Bystrica and Ko\u0161ice regions (Earth Science Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences \u2013 branch Bansk\u00e1 Bystrica, Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences Ko\u0161ice and Technical University in Zvolen), which will result in a higher quality of the scientific output and potential in participation in international research projects. The integrated research has been realized in four main activities as follows:General Partner. Earth Science Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences:1) Analysis of the global changes and their impacts to ecosystems and biodiversity of the Earth (documentation and dating of global changes, analysis of fossil ecosystems, identification of evolutionary changes in biodiversity, reconstruction of climatic history of the Earth, identification of sudden catastrophic events).2) Research of crustal-forming processes and geodynamic conditions of the Earth (geochemical and petrogenetic conditions of lithosphere formation, terrane geology, orogenic structure and paleogeographic evolution of the Western Carpathians).Partner 1. Institute of Geotechnics, Slovak Academy of Sciences Ko\u0161ice: 3) The study of the biogeochemical processes and environmental aspects of the protection of the mining landscape Partner 2. Technical University in Zvolen: 4) The study of the mater-energetic flows in the upper part of the geosphereIn the frame of the project the following laboratories were established in IGT SAS:  &#8211; &#8212;  &#8211; Laboratory of Geomicrobiology- Laboratory of Aerosol Solids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project web page: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>http:\/\/www.geol.sav.sk\/centex\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2010 &#8211; 28.2.2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Energetick\u00e1 interpret\u00e1cia pevnostn\u00fdch vlastnost\u00ed horninov\u00e9ho mas\u00edvu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Energy interpretation of rock mass strength properties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lazarov\u00e1 Edita, CSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Successful mechanized tunnelling of underground structures is determined by range of knowledge on excavated rock mass and suitability of the construction of the full-face tunnelling machine (TBM) for expected natural conditions. Rock mass is an inhomogeneous and anisotropic spatial discontinuum, with only incomplete mathematical descriptions and properties, which have to be determined from a conventional engineering-geological survey. Designed inverse continuous method of the assessment of rock mass properties based on monitored data of tunnelling process complements the usual survey. The method enables to specify the rock environment and outnumbers the data density acquired from conventional survey. Transformations of energetic interpretation of rock cutting by TBM into the problem of energy interpretation of rock mass strength properties would enable to acquire the detailed information for designing stage of constructional phase of the construction within the destructional phase of the tunnel construction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2012 &#8211; 31.12.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Interakcia fyzik\u00e1lnych pol\u00ed s jemnozrnn\u00fdmi miner\u00e1lnymi surovinami v mineralurgick\u00fdch procesoch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Interaction of physical fields with fine-grained mineral materials in mineralurgical processes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Hredz\u00e1k Slavom\u00edr, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on the study of physical fields effect on individual components of polymineral carbonateand silicate primary raw materials as well as on wastes and by-products from mining and metallurgical industry.Individual components and properties of materials before and after their microwave pre-treatment will bedetermined using physical and chemical analytical methods. Pre-treated samples will subject to magnetic,electrostatic and eddy-current separation. The by-products and wastes from industrial minerals separation will betested in toxic substances removal from waters. The preparation of so called iron-rich ceramics in microwave fieldby vitrification of mixtures of selected industrial minerals, products of their separation and metalliferous mineralwastes will be performed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Biochemical trea &#8211; Stimul\u00e1cia biochemick\u00fdch procesov \u00fapravy surov\u00edn a odpadov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Stimulation of biochemical processes of raw material and waste treatment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. \u0160tyriakov\u00e1 Iveta, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Bacterial iron reduction and dissolution are highly regulated biochemical process. This scientific area represents one of unknown and few investigated areas of microbial ecology, and is one of central importance to the propose proceedings for the utilization of biotechnology. The knowledge of bacterial activity in iron cycle can provide different directions of exploiting in improvement quality of non-metallics, sediments, soil, iron coated filters and wastes. The bioavailability of Fe(III) is increased in environments that are rich in organic compoundsincluding humic substances and chelating agents. The iron-reducing bacteria are thought to play an important role in the cycle of iron and carbon, and also in the bioremediation processes of organic and metal contaminants. Unsterile condition gives a phylogenetic diversity of Fe- reducing bacteria; it is likely that more than one strategy for iron mineral dissolution exists and will be studied.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SPaNIS &#8211; \u0160t\u00fadium pozit\u00edvnych a negat\u00edvnych vplyvov sulfureta v \u017eivotnom prostred\u00ed a v priemysle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of positive and negative influences of sulphuretum in the environment and industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The proposed project will be focused on the study of sulphur-oxidising and sulphate-reducing bacteria metabolic activity effect in the environment and industry. These bacteria are fundamentals in positive and negative dissimilation part behaviour of biological sulphur cycle and its compounds in biosphere of so cold sulphuretum. The main research areas include the development of methods of application and control of mentioned bacteria metabolic activity in the connection with industrial waste waters treatment, prediction study and prevention its corrosive effect on concrete materials.  The purpose of proposed project is to append and widen knowledge as well as methods associated with sulphuretum influence on the toxic metals mobility and sulphur compounds transformation in the processes of bioleaching, bioprecipitation, biosorption and biocorrosion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium \u0165a\u017ek\u00fdch kovov, \u0161kodliv\u00fdch miner\u00e1lnych l\u00e1tok a ich depoz\u00edcie vo vybran\u00fdch zlo\u017ek\u00e1ch \u017eivotn\u00e9ho prostredia v oblastiach s bansk\u00fdm a hutn\u00edckym priemyslom v\u00fdchodn\u00e9ho Slovenska<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study on heavy metals, harmful mineral substances and their deposition in the selected components of environment in the areas of mining and metallurgical industry in the eastern Slovakia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Han\u010du\u013e\u00e1k Jozef, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on two components of environment in specifically loaded areas, i.e. the atmospheric deposition in the areas of the central Spi\u0161 and the Ko\u0161ice city and the bottom sediments of the water-work Ru\u017e\u00edn.The purpose is to determine the current and real stage of loading in the investigated areas by quantification of observed pollutants mass flows based on the monitoring of atmospheric deposition. On the basis of study on solidcomponent of deposition the ability of its mobility will be assessed and the hazards for the other components of environment arising therefrom will determine using extraction methods. The forms of occurrence and bond ofselected heavy metals, their mobility, bio-facility and ecotoxicity from viewpoint of possible interaction(autochthonously and\/or allochthonously) with the other components of environment will be studied in bottom sediments by extraction methods and toxicity tests. On basis of obtained results a possibility of sediments utilization will be evaluated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium vlastnost\u00ed kompozitov na b\u00e1ze bentonitu, kremenn\u00fdch pieskov a bakteri\u00e1lnych buniek<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of the properties of bentonite, quartz sand and bacterial cells based composites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Dankov\u00e1 Zuzana, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The aim of the proposed project is the study of natural materials properties used as components of the mixture sorbent in the process of the removal of heavy and toxic metals from the water environment. The compounds of the mixture material will consist of bentonite and quartz sand modified by precipitated metal oxides on their surfaces. Modifications of the bentonite and quartz sand, characterized by the changes in their structural, surface and porous properties will serve new sorbents, whose sorption properties will be evaluated through the experiments. Using the bacterial cell adhesion on the studied modified minerals surfaces is aimed at the next enhancement of the sorption properties of the mixture components. Sorption-diffusion parameters of the powdered mixture obtained from the column experiments in dynamic conditions will be important for the optimal ratio of mixture components. From the stimulation of bacterial coverage by nutrients, the regeneration of sorbent is expected.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2012 &#8211; 31.12.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>MECHANO &#8211; Mechanochemick\u00e1 modifik\u00e1cia miner\u00e1lov pre vyspel\u00e9 nanotechnologick\u00e9 aplik\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical Modification of Minerals for Advanced Nanotechnology Applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The sicentific project will be aimed at modification of the properties of selected minerals by mechanochemical treatment. Intensive milling generates changes of many physico-chemical properties which can be utilized for advanced applications in several branches. For environmental application the ability of activated silicates to sequestrate the carbon dioxide will be used. The same ability manifest the oxides and the carbonates by sorption of toxic metals from soltions. Two-step decomposition of sulphides leads to application in nanotechnology by preparation of the nanocrystalline copper. Mechanochemical synthesis of the synthetic minerals (sulphides, selenides, titanates) in nanosize dimensions can find application in materials engineering. Nanosuspensions of arsenic sulphide show the new-in Europe till now not studied-positive effect by elimination of cancer cell.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2011 &#8211; 31.10.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>WATRIP &#8211; V\u00fdvoj vyspel\u00fdch technol\u00f3gi\u00ed pre odstra\u0148ovanie anorganick\u00fdch polutantov z v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of Advanced Water Treatment Technologies for the Removal of Inorganic Pollutants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. V\u00e1clav\u00edkov\u00e1 Miroslava, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Intensive industrial activities as well as old pollution represent serious threat to the environment. Among them, heavy metals became priority pollutants due to their non-degradable character. They dissociate in aqueous environment and their forms (cationic or anionic) depend on physical and chemical properties of the system. The objective of the project is the synthesis and investigation of sorbents based on Fe oxides, natural and synthetic modified porous materials as well as microorganism for the removal of heavy metals ions from aqueous media. Besides the cation exchange capacity, the attention is given to the less investigated anion exchange capacity of mentioned materials. The main goal of the project is the selective elimination of heavy metals ions from waters and their bioremediation. The reuse of remediated metals in the industrial applications significantly contributes to the development of environmental friendly technologies. The considerable attention is also given to the investigation of Fe-nanooxides prepared by microbial activity and their applications in the selective sequential precipitation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2011 &#8211; 31.10.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CEV II &#8211; Centrum excelentn\u00e9ho v\u00fdskumu z\u00edskavania a spracovania zemsk\u00fdch zdrojov-2. etapa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Centre of Excellence for Research and Treatment of Earth Resources \u2013 2nd Stage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>\u0160truktur\u00e1lne fondy E\u00da V\u00fdskum a v\u00fdvoj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Hredz\u00e1k Slavom\u00edr, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The primary objective of the project is the development of CEV for complex research tasks defined the strategic needs of Slovak economic practice and ETP for Sustainable Mineral Resources. This objective is met through improving technical and human infrastructure built workplace of excellent research in priority areas No. 12: \u201cThe use of domestic raw materials\u201d with an emphasis on the ability to effectively address the current needs of Slovak economic practice in line with the global trend. This objective will be realized through:\u2022\tContinuing factual concentration and institutional integration of research and education teams to monothematic centre in order to realize at a higher quality level joint comprehensive research in the scientific field of raw materials extraction and treatment;\u2022\tBuilding infrastructure for mission-oriented research and development with a focus on achieving higher Slovak finalization processing of raw materials on the basis of carbonates (mainly magnesite, talc and serpentine), silicates, clay materials and secondary raw materials,\u2022\tinformatization digitization of production and research processes with a view to making them more effective, and improve utilization in terms of developing the concept of the Digital Factory,\u2022\tActive role in the European Technology Platform on Sustainable Mineral Resources and engaging in related European research network.\u2022\tUse developed product and technology innovations and their implementation in enterprises using the potential of Slovak mineral resources.The strategic objective of building and operation of CEV is through the produced SMART product and technology innovations to ensure the competitiveness of Slovak mining and processing enterprises in world markets, which is a prerequisite for sustainable regional economic, social and environmental development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.3.2010 &#8211; 30.6.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>IKT &#8211; \u00dastavy SAV &#8211; moderniz\u00e1cia infra\u0161trukt\u00fary a vn\u00fatorn\u00e9ho vybavenia u\u010debn\u00ed pre lep\u0161ie podmienky vzdel\u00e1vania <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Institutes of Slovak Academy of Sciences in Ko\u0161ice &#8211; Modernization of the Infrastructure and Internal Equipment of Teaching Facilities to Improve Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>\u0160truktur\u00e1lne fondy E\u00da V\u00fdskum a v\u00fdvoj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Ivani\u010dov\u00e1 Lucia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.8.2009 &#8211; 30.6.2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanick\u00e1 aktiv\u00e1cia miner\u00e1lov pre environment\u00e1lne, materi\u00e1lov\u00e9 a terapeutick\u00e9 aplik\u00e1cie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanical Activation of Minerals for Environmental, Materials and Terapeutic Application<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The scientific project will be aimed at modification of the properties of selected minerals by mechanical activation. Mechanical activation in a high-energy equipments will generate changes of many physico-chemical properties which can be utilize for environmental, material and therapeutic applications. Sulphide based minerals, carbonates and silicates will be studied. The potential of activated minerals will be verified for cadmium and arsenic sorption from liquid phase and carbon dioxide for sorption from gas phase, preparation of nanocrystalline copper and zinc and verification of arsenic sulphide utilization for destruction of cancer cells.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Nerovnov\u00e1\u017ena \u0161trukt\u00fara povrchov\/rozhran\u00ed v nanooxidoch pripraven\u00fdch mechanochemick\u00fdmi met\u00f3dami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Nonequilibrium structure of surfaces\/interfaces in nanooxides prepared by mechanochemical routes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>prof. RNDr. \u0160epel\u00e1k Vladim\u00edr, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The nonequilibrium structure of the near-surface layers and the grain boundary regions in novel nanocrystalline oxides (mullites, perovskites, olivines, garnets) prepared via mechanochemical routes will be systematically investigated. The comparative spectroscopic studies of the local structure of bulk and nanosized oxides will enable us to separate the surface\/interface effects from the core\/grain effects in oxide nanoparticles. An attempt will be made to quantitatively characterize the far-from-equilibrium structural state of surfaces\/interfaces in terms of the nonequilibrium cation distribution, the canted spin arrangement, the modified nearest neighbor cation configuration, and the deformed polyhedron geometry. The particle size dependent magnetic properties of the mechanochemically prepared and subsequently thermally treated nanooxides will be studied with the aim to contribute to the understanding of the structure-property relationships in nanocrystalline solids.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Pr\u00edprava nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch polovodi\u010dov na b\u00e1ze selenidov vysoko-energetick\u00fdm mlet\u00edm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>High-energy milling preparation of nanocrystalline semiconductors on the basis of selenides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Achimovi\u010dov\u00e1 Marcela, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The scientific project will be focused on a preparation of the nanocrystalline bismuth and tin selenide semiconductors by high-energy milling and their characterization. In a planetary ball mill the conventional mechanochemical synthesis of tin and bismuth selenides (SnSe2, BiSe, Bi2Se3) from the elemental precursors (Sn, Bi, Se) will perform. A mechanism of bismuth selenide synthesis will be investigated in the special adapted milling equipment by the process of mechanically induced self-sustaining reaction (MSR). Moreover, a de-aggregation method of the mechanochemically synthesized selenide semiconductor particles will be studied by using of the surface-active agents, and a possibility to utilize tin selenide as an electrode material for the Li-batteries will be verified as well.      <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>2.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ABRAS &#8211; \u0160t\u00fadium vplyvu abrazivity a in\u00fdch horninov\u00fdch parametrov na opotrebenie n\u00e1strojov pri rozpojovan\u00ed horn\u00edn priamymi a nepriamymi met\u00f3dami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Research of abrasiveness and other rock parameters affecting the tool wear in rock disintegration by direct and indirect methods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Laba\u0161 Milan, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mechanical disintegration including rotary drilling is characterized by an interaction of indentor and disintegrated material. Interaction consists in the rock disintegration as a beneficial process and in tool wear as an unfavourable process. During the disintegration, the indentor is pushed against the rock surface and concurrently performs a pre-defined motion (advance- or rotational motion) according to the type of applied tool. Complex investigation of the disintegration mechanism of the wear of disintegrating tools in rock drilling shall enable to control the drilling process more effectively. Simultaneous application of direct and indirect methods for wear assessment will allow their comparison and evaluation of the effectiveness of indirect methods for continuous observation of tool wear. Correlations of tool wear and rock properties, primarily of abrasiveness, shall improve the usability of indentor selection and the applied process regime.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2011 &#8211; 31.12.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ARMOLI &#8211; Miner\u00e1ly arz\u00e9nu v modern\u00fdch aplik\u00e1ciach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Arsenic minerals in advanced applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Project is dealing with the utilization of arsenic minerals and compounds for non-traditional applications. The possibility of soluble arsenic forms elimination on mineral nanosorbents will be studied from the environmental point of view. Application of arsenic minerals in material and oncological research will be evaluated. Possibilities of mechanochemistry at formation of nanocrystalline structures with unique properties will be utilized. The project will be solved under umbrella of PhD. work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.9.2009 &#8211; 30.8.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Slovensk\u00e1 v\u00fdskumno-inova\u010dn\u00e1 platforma pre trvalo udr\u017eate\u013en\u00e9 surovinov\u00e9 zdroje  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Slovak research and innovative platform for sustainable mineral resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>\u0160truktur\u00e1lne fondy E\u00da V\u00fdskum a v\u00fdvoj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Hredz\u00e1k Slavom\u00edr, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Raw material and fuel resources are of strategic importance. Slovakia is relatively rich in non-metallic materials and successful in their use. Requirement for sustainable development in the field of raw materials but requires innovation for efficient extraction and processing of raw materials into products with higher added value. For the development of innovation and transfer them into practice is needed quality research and innovation base. Integrating the research capacity of departments (Technical University and SAV) in a common platform will create a space for the qualitative development and effective problem solving practice. Coordination of work and focus, improving personal and technical infrastructure of research will ensure its competitiveness at European level.In short:\u2022\tSVIP is based on the structure of the ETP SMR, the number of current members is 4, but the platform is open to anyone interested in further cooperation.\u2022\tSVIP covers the entire cycle from research, development and transfer of knowledge and technologies into practice.\u2022\tSVIP integrates the available research resources and their concentration on the conceptual and applied research using domestic resources.\u2022\tThe strategic objective of SVIP is a comprehensive solution of tasks and projects ETP SMR.\u2022\tSVIP supports collaboration R &amp; D institutions in applied research in the region and in Slovakia and thus increasing economic growth.\u2022\tSVIP focuses on the research and development of new technologies of waste into new products (dust outlets for micro and nano applications).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 30.6.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>nanoCEXmat II &#8211; Budovanie infra\u0161trukt\u00fary Centra excelentnosti progres\u00edvnych materi\u00e1lov s nano a submikr\u00f3novou \u0161trukt\u00farou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Building of Infrastructure of Centre of Excellence of Progressive Materials with Nano- and Submicrone Structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>\u0160truktur\u00e1lne fondy E\u00da V\u00fdskum a v\u00fdvoj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>State of the art in the contemporary experimental equipments at the Department of Mechanochemistry of the Institute of Geotechnics will be up-graded via the proposed project. Utilization of new equipments for nanophase characterization was evaluated and were designed for purchasing. The same activities are under consideration by other members of nanoCEXmat II project with the general aim to enhance infrastructure of research institutes and universities in Eastern Slovak region.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2010 &#8211; 30.4.2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Inov\u00e1cia termickej konverzie energetick\u00fdch surov\u00edn aplik\u00e1ciou mikrovlnnej energie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The Inovation of Thermal Conversion of Energetic Raw Materials by the Application of Microwave Energy <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dolinsk\u00e1 Silvia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is focused on the theoretical and experimental solution of microwave energy application at thermal decomposition of energetic raw materials. The samples will be prepared by mineral processing methods (graining, milling, separation). The research willl be aimed to microwave energy application at the extraction and pyrolysis of the compounds from coal and biomass. Conventional and microwave extraction will carry out in different solutions for reaching of organic compounds. The influence of different parameters on microwave pyrolysis process of materials will be studied. The comparison of conventional and microwave pyrolysis and extraction of the energetic raw materials and its economical and environmental aspects will be evaluated. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 synt\u00e9za environment\u00e1lne prijate\u013en\u00fdch feroelektrick\u00fdch nanomateri\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical Synthesis of Environmentally Friendly Ferroelectric Nanomaterials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>It is well known that the led is dangerous for environment as well as for health and quality of life. Ferroelectric materials based on PbTiO3 presents one of the sources of mentioned environmental contamination. On the present there is a big interest to prepare similar led-free materials. Mechanosynthesis belongs to progressive preparation methods, where the effect of milling is not understood only from the mining and hydrometallurgical point of view. The scientific project will be focused on the working up the mechanochemical synthesis of ferroelectric BaTiO3 and SnTiO3 nanomaterials (as well as mechanosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles). The project will investigate processes of mechanical activation and mechanochemical synthesis for advanced materials preparation. The functional properties of the new-synthesized ferroelectric nanomaterials will be also the aim of the study.  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj nov\u00fdch kompozitn\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov na b\u00e1ze energetick\u00fdch odpadov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of new composite materials based on fly ash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Pra\u0161\u010d\u00e1kov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project will be focused on the experimental study ratio correlation of the majority Al and Si elements in fly ash and additive for the development of the new composite materials of mullite type. From the bituminous coal fly ash will be synthesized the new composite matter with the Al additive in the interval near to stoichiometric ratio. Before the final thermal process will be used the mechano-chemical pre-treatment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdvoj progres\u00edvnych technol\u00f3gi\u00ed zu\u017eitkovania vybran\u00fdch odpadov v cestnom stavite\u013estve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Development of progressive technologies for utilization of selected waste materials in road construction engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>\u0160truktur\u00e1lne fondy E\u00da V\u00fdskum a v\u00fdvoj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Doc. Ing. Ku\u0161nierov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2010 &#8211; 31.12.2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CEV I &#8211; Centrum excelentn\u00e9ho v\u00fdskumu z\u00edskavania a spracovania zemsk\u00fdch zdrojov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Centre of Excellence for Research and Treatment of Earth Resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>\u0160truktur\u00e1lne fondy E\u00da V\u00fdskum a v\u00fdvoj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Hredz\u00e1k Slavom\u00edr, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'> Slovak Republic is relatively rich in non-metallic materials. The strategic importance has the use of magnesite, limestone, dolomite, talc, bentonite, etc. Requirement of sustainable development requires innovation for the efficient search, retrieval, primary and secondary processing (recycling) to products with higher added value. For higher order innovation throughout the value chain is needed quality scientific and research base, which is historically in this area situated in Kosice. Integration of research conducted at the Technical University and SAV make room for the qualitative development that will address current problems of practice. The current staffing is characterized by high professionalism and ability to generate new original solutions. Improving the technical infrastructure of research has also enhanced its competitiveness on the European level. Excellent research center (CEV) is generated by integrating technical and personnel support of research institutes TU and SAV. Substantive integration is done through addressing common research projects.Organizational integration ensures the Research-development workplace of BERG faculty by coordinated research activities and through its organizational branch \u2013 Cooperation centre with practice and linking the research to business practice. This is created preconditions for basic research oriented to the needs of Slovak mining and manufacturing industries and accelerated transfer of results into practice. Connecting the workplace to ETP SMR is realized through the official membership of applicant and engaging in platform activity solutions by joint research projects. Educational activities will be carried out within existing forms of study, respectively creating new programs focused on innovation activities. Implementation of the project to ensure critical mass of research potential for the design of energy, environmental, material and cost effective solutions. Effective support activities (especially upgraded technical infrastructure), applied process approach and informatization of processes quickly bring valuable innovation. Their application enables sustainable development in the raw materials extraction and treatment and the emergence of new business activities in the region. System integration work of the Technical University and the Institute of Geotechnics SAV connected to the practice and education professionals comprehensively cover research in priority areas \u2013 use of domestic resources and the European Technology Platform on Sustainable Mineral Resources (ETP). Dissemination of the project results will be reflected in the emergence of new publications, patents, educational programs and business activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2009 &#8211; 30.4.2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Fyzik\u00e1lne a fyzik\u00e1lno-chemick\u00e9 vlastnosti modifikovan\u00fdch pr\u00edrodn\u00fdch miner\u00e1lov s cie\u013eom ich environment\u00e1lneho vyu\u017eitia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Physical and physico-chemical properties of modified natural minerals with the aim of their environmental utilization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Mockov\u010diakov\u00e1 Annam\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2009 &#8211; 31.12.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium rozpojovania horn\u00edn nepriamymi met\u00f3dami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of rock disintegration by indirect methods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Krepelka Franti\u0161ek, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Rock disintegration by mechanical tools or disc rollers is a fundamental operation used in the exploitation of mineral resources, in the mining and in excavation of engineering underground constructions. Due to presented reasons it is necessary to investigate and improve the effectiveness of rock disintegration process. Mechanical means of rock disintegration have acquired significant attention in recent time worldwide. The processes of rock disintegration are usually studied by both direct and indirect methods. The indirect methods are focused on accessory phenomena (effects) at disintegration, e.g. noise and vibrations. Recognition of accessory effects arising at the rock disintegration by the methods of mathematical modelling, fuzzy logics, neural networks, etc., improves the knowledge on mechanism of the interaction between the rock and tool. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2009 &#8211; 31.12.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>In &#8211; situ biol\u00fahovacia pred\u00faprava priemyseln\u00fdch miner\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>In &#8211; situ bioleaching pretreatment of industrial minerals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. \u0160tyriakov\u00e1 Iveta, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Biotechnological treatment of non-metallic ores presents a new alternative way of effective treatment of industrial minerals in combination with magnetic separation. Bioleaching process is suitable to use also in Slovakia because any technology of non-metallic processing is not used in Slovakia and non-metallics of higher quality are imported. A new economical refinement in-situ procedure capable of producing high-quality raw materials through the bacterial removal and recovery of iron impurities from quartz sands and other industrial minerals. In-situ bioleaching showed the most important factors that modify the interaction process of bacteria with mineral surface and extracted ions. Life conditions and growth of microorganisms will be monitored during in situ bioleaching. The new refinement procedure will use indigenous or inoculated bacteria. Under regulated conditions of bacterial activity, there will possible to make the biological and chemical processes at pretreatment or treatment of raw materials more effective. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.6.2008 &#8211; 30.6.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>NANOCEXMAT &#8211; Centrum excelentnosti progres\u00edvnych materi\u00e1lov s nano a submikr\u00f3novou \u0161trukt\u00farou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Centre of Excellence of Progressive Materials with Nano- and Submicrone Structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>\u0160truktur\u00e1lne fondy E\u00da V\u00fdskum a v\u00fdvoj<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2009 &#8211; 30.4.2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bakteri\u00e1lne oxida\u010dn\u00e9 a reduk\u010dn\u00e9 procesy pri mobiliz\u00e1cii a stabiliz\u00e1cii kovov v pr\u00edrodnom prostred\u00ed sulfidick\u00fdch lo\u017e\u00edsk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bacterial oxidative and reductive processes in connection with the mobilization and stabilization of metals in the environments of sulfide deposits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>MVDr. Kupka Daniel, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The submitted project is aimed at the study of bacterial oxidative and reductive reactions in connection with the transformation of ore minerals in acidic environments. The oxidation processes of iron, sulfur and sulfide minerals which determine the acid mine drainage generation will be studied. The bacterial dissimilative reduction of FeIII to FeII by acidophilic heterotrophic bacteria of Acidiphilium genus will be studied in detail. These bacteria respire FeIII in the presence of oxygen and induce the reductive dissolution of secondary minerals structures (Fe-oxides, oxihydroxides and oxihydroxysulfates) which form in the sediments of mine waters recipients. The reduction of Fe minerals produces alkalinity and under certain conditions it can induce the change of oxidative conditions which support the ore sulfide dissolution and acid generation, to anoxic conditions which support the reductive reactions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Biokor\u00f3zia stavebn\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Biocorrosion of building materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Topicality of the proposed project is conditional of the natural and irreversible processes of the building materials degradation and deterioration. Involved processes be under way in consequence of exogenous physical, chemical and biological influences. Biological influences represent the influence of the vegetation and microorganisms and these induce biocorrosion. The project is oriented on the utilization of the knowledge from the area of natural and technical sciences in the framework of study and development of suitable methods of identification, monitoring and elimination of the building materials biocorrosion for purpose of the protection of environment and the labour protection. The preferred research area of the proposal project is study of the concrete biocorrosoin due to the sulphuretum activity i.e. microorganisms of the dissimilatory part of the biological circulation of sulphur and its compounds in biosphere.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bioremedia\u010dn\u00fd potenci\u00e1l miner\u00e1lnej a bakteri\u00e1lnej mobiliz\u00e1cie a imobiliz\u00e1cie kovov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bioremedial potential of minerals and bacterial metal mobilization and imobilization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. \u0160tyriakov\u00e1 Iveta, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Human activities such as industrial effluents and weathering processes have increase flux of metals in environments. The activity of relatively high microbial numbers in Earth\\&#8217;s surface require precise evaluation of biogeochemical weathering of sediments and soil and the manners of cycle of metals. Microbial colonization and organic material can dramatically impact both the rates and the mechanisms of minerals weathering reactions and mobilization and immobilization of metals. Problems connected with the formation of clay and iron minerals have a great practical importance for the content of unrequested admixtures in sediments, soils and non-metallics from one point of view, and enable to explain many features of the formation of contaminated environment. The main scientific goal of the project proposal will be the study of possibilities of metals removal from sediments, soil and non-metallics and the obtaining of new knowledge in field of bioremediation technology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>NANOSMART &#8211; Centrum nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Centre of Nanocrystalline Materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Centr\u00e1 excelentnosti SAV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2007 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Nov\u00e9 postupy \u00fapravy tuh\u00fdch a kvapaln\u00fdch odpadov z bansk\u00e9ho, hutn\u00edckeho a energetick\u00e9ho priemyslu <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Novel treatment techniques of solid and liquid wastes from mining, metallurgical and power generation industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Jakabsk\u00fd \u0160tefan, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium atmosf\u00e9rickej depoz\u00edcie vo vz\u0165ahu k \u0165a\u017ek\u00fdm kovom a miner\u00e1lnym disperzi\u00e1m  vo vybran\u00fdch oblastiach Slovenska s bansk\u00fdm a hutn\u00edckym priemyslom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study on atmospheric deposition in relation to heavy metals and mineral dispersions in selected areas of Slovakia with mining and metallurgical industries  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Han\u010du\u013e\u00e1k Jozef, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The content of hazardous substances in atmospheric deposition (AD) is one way of their input to individual components of environment. Besides gaseous emissions, both mining and metallurgical industries also produce solid emissions, which by their special composition significantly influence the quality and quantity of inputs from AD, above all in their vicinity. The inputs of selected heavy metals and mineral dispersions into components of environment will be qualitatively and quantitatively determined by analysis and study of samples obtained from monitoring of AD in observed areas. The following areas will be monitored: the area of Ni\u017en\u00e1 Slan\u00e1 and Jel\u0161ava with mining industry and the one of Krompachy and Central Spi\u0161 with metallurgical and former mining industries. The solution and results of project bring new knowledges with subsequent possible application in other practical tasks, which require understanding of real level of immission load of environmental components in given area.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium novej gener\u00e1cie environment\u00e1lnych nanoadsorbentov a nosi\u010dov \u00fa\u010dinn\u00fdch l\u00e1tok na b\u00e1ze p\u00f3rovit\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of New Generation of Environmental Nanoadsorbents and Carriers of Effective Substances on the Basis of Porous Materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dolinsk\u00e1 Silvia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Study of modified porous natural and synthetic materials, including their biomodifications, with focusing on their application in environmental areas as a new generation of nanocomposite sorbents. The study of the natural materials will be oriented at the exploitation of home deposits &#8211; the zeolite of clinoptilolite type from the East Slovakian deposit in Ni\u017en\u00fd Hrabovec. The studied novel types of environmental nanocomposite sorbents will beaimed at the sorption of the heavy metals residua as well as other toxic compounds, pyridine and their derivates, pertinently at the reduction of emissions. The prepared materials will be characterized by methods of chemical, thermal, microscopic analyses, RTG, XPS, IR, NMR spectroscopy, conductivity measurements, by method of determination of surface area by low temperature nitrogen adsorption, focused at the assessment of the sorption and desorption.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium sprievodn\u00e9ho vibra\u010dn\u00e9ho sign\u00e1lu pri minimaliz\u00e1cii \u0161pecifickej energie rozpojovania horn\u00edn  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Research of accompanying vibration signal at minimization of specific disintegration energy of rock cutting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Mikl\u00fa\u0161ov\u00e1 Viera, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Termick\u00e1 stabilita nanomateri\u00e1lov pripraven\u00fdch mechanochemick\u00fdmi met\u00f3dami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Thermal stability of nanomaterials prepared by mechanochemical methods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>prof. RNDr. \u0160epel\u00e1k Vladim\u00edr, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Nanocrystalline oxides (aluminates, stannates, hexaferrites) will be prepared via two different mechanochemical routes: mechanosynthesis and mechanical activation of corresponding bulk materials. Quantitative information on the thermally induced evolution of the structural disorder (nonequilibrium cation distribution, canted spin arrangement, the nearest neighbor cation configuration, deformation of the polyhedron geometry, etc.) in both mechanosynthesized and mechanically activated complex oxides will be provided. The particle size dependent magnetic properties of mechanochemically prepared nanomaterials will be studied with the aim to contribute to the understanding of the structure-property relationships in nanocrystalline solids. The range of thermal stability of mechanically induced metastable states and the mechanism of their relaxation into a low-energy state will be determined by studying the response of nanosized oxides to changes in temperature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vyu\u017eitie mechanochemick\u00fdch postupov v mineralurgick\u00fdch procesoch a pri pr\u00edprave nanomateri\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Using of mechanochemical methods in mineralurgical processes and at preparation of nanomaterials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Achimovi\u010dov\u00e1 Marcela, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>A research will be focused on using of mechanochemical methods in the mineralurgical processes and at the preparation of nanocrystalline semoconductors and nanocomposites. The scientific project will investigate the possibilities of mechnochemical reduction of metal sulphides by magnesium in a laboratory and an industrial mill. Cementator properties will be modified by mechanical activation, which contribute to a higher effectiveness of cementation technology. Moreover mechanical activation will be used in mechanochemical carbonation of selected minerals which will affect on process CO2 sequestration by these minerals. In the project non-cyanide process of extraction of gold and silver from the Au-Ag wastes will be performed. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>SPRINCO &#8211; Vz\u0165ahy medzi \u0161trukt\u00farou a vlastnos\u0165ami nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch komplexn\u00fdch oxidov pripraven\u00fdch mechanochemick\u00fdmi met\u00f3dami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Structure-property relationships in nanocrystalline complex oxides prepared by mechanochemical methods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>prof. RNDr. \u0160epel\u00e1k Vladim\u00edr, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Nanocrystalline complex oxides with ferrimagnetic, ferroelectric and\/or piezoelectric properties will be prepared via two different mechanochemical routes: mechanosynthesis and mechanical activation of corresponding bulk materials. Quantitative microstructural information on the mechanically induced structural disorder (the non-equilibrium cation distribution, the non-collinear spin arrangement, an alteration of the nearest neighbour configuration deformation of the polyhedron geometry, etc.) in both mechanically activated and mechanosynthesized oxides will be attempted. The magnetic, dielectric and mechanical responses of the as-prepared materials will be studied experimentally and theoretically with the aim to contribute to the understanding of the structure-property relationships in nanoscale oxides. Based on the comparison of the experimental and theoretical results, the properties of the oxide nanoparticles will be additionally tailored by suitably controlling their size. The range of thermal, chemical and structural stability of mechanically induced metastable states and the mechanism of their relaxation into a low-energy state will be determined by studying the response of nanosized oxides to changes in temperature. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.6.2008 &#8211; 31.12.2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Extrakcia organick\u00fdch l\u00e1tok z uhlia a biomasy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The Extraction of Organic Substances from the Coal and Biomass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Dolinsk\u00e1 Silvia, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The proposed project is aimed at the study of organic compounds extraction from coal, lignite and biomass. The extraction process of seskviterpene, terpene, humic acids and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) will be studied in the conditions of various extraction regimes (Soxhlet extraction, distillation by water vapour, Supercritical Fluid Extraction &#8211; SFE and Microwave-assisted extraction &#8211; MAE). The mechanism of microwave-assisted extraction will be valuated in the conditions of boiling point solutions at the extraction of low-molecular diterpene and high-molecular humic substances and PAHs. The supercritical fluid extraction terpene compounds will be studied in the conditions of low-temperature SFE with CO2 and high-temperature SFE with polar and non-polar solutions. The environmental research of extraction and refinement of carbon precursors will be oriented especially to identification of PAHs. The effect of refined humic acids on the process of biochemical reduction of Fe3+ salts will be studied. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2007 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>MENANO &#8211; Mechanochemick\u00e1 synt\u00e9za nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch l\u00e1tok pre aplik\u00e1cie vo vyspel\u00fdch technol\u00f3giach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical synthesis of nanocrystalline materials for applications in advanced technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mechanochemical synthesis of nanocrystalline materials from various precursors in laboratory and industrial scale. Characterization of nanocrystalline materials and their testing. The preparation of nanocrystalline semiconductors and metal-ceramic nanocomposites in laboratory and industrial mills, the study of 1D-nanostructures, the study of synthesis kinetics and the side efects of nanophase aggregation will be the main topic in the nine stages of the project working up. The synthesized nanomaterials will be characterized by the modern identification methods and tested as possible nanosorbents for toxic metals elimination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.2.2007 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>N\u00e1vrh logistick\u00e9ho syst\u00e9mu dopravy nerastn\u00fdch surov\u00edn s implement\u00e1ciou reverznej logistiky s cie\u013eom zn\u00ed\u017eenia ekonomickej, energetickej n\u00e1ro\u010dnosti a enviroment\u00e1lnej z\u00e1\u0165a\u017ee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Design of logistical system for mineral raw materials transport with implementation of reverse logistics in order to reduce economic, energy intensity and environmental load<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Hredz\u00e1k Slavom\u00edr, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2007 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium \u00fapravy dnov\u00fdch sedimentov vodn\u00fdch tokov a n\u00e1dr\u017e\u00ed z oblast\u00ed s aktu\u00e1lnou a ukon\u010denou banskou \u010dinnos\u0165ou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>A study  of the treatment of bottom sediments of watercourses and reservoirs in areas with  a current and finished mining activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Brehuv J\u00e1n, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2007 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>V\u00fdskum exaktn\u00fdch met\u00f3d hodnotenia efekt\u00edvnosti a kvality procesu rozpojovania horn\u00edn rota\u010dn\u00fdm v\u0155tan\u00edm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Research of exact methods of evaluation of effectiveness and quality of rock disintegration process by rotary drilling <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Krepelka Franti\u0161ek, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2007 &#8211; 31.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bioremedi\u00e1cia \u00fazem\u00ed zne\u010disten\u00fdch organick\u00fdmi l\u00e1tkami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Bioremediation of the sites contaminated by organic compounds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>In\u00e9 projekty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>MVDr. Kupka Daniel, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2008 &#8211; 21.12.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ZOMEKA &#8211; Zachyt\u00e1vanie CO2 mechanochemickou karboniz\u00e1ciou nerastov <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>CO2 sequestration by mechanochemical carbonation of minerals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is aimed at modification of properties of selected minerals to bind carbon dioxide. Under umbrella of the project is PhD. thesis preparation and the survey in literature will be the first part project solution. Optimization of mechanochemical activation will be the important part of the project. Milling in planetary mill and in an attritor will be performed in laboratory conditions. Reactivity with carbon dioxide will be also verified in an industrial mill. The final part of the project will lead to PhD. thesis preparation. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.11.2006 &#8211; 30.11.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Rie\u0161enie teoretick\u00fdch a praktick\u00fdch probl\u00e9mov uplatnenia mikrovlnej energie v mineralurgii a environment\u00e1lnych technol\u00f3gi\u00e1ch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Solution of theoretical and practical problems of microwave energy application in minerallurgy and environmental technologies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Jakabsk\u00fd \u0160tefan, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2006 &#8211; 30.9.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>\u0160t\u00fadium mo\u017enosti aplik\u00e1cie remedia\u010dn\u00fdch met\u00f3d pri elimin\u00e1cii environment\u00e1lneho rizika kysl\u00fdch bansk\u00fdch v\u00f4d starej banskej z\u00e1\u0165a\u017ee Smoln\u00edk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The study of the application possibilities of remediation methods in the elimination of environmental risk of acid mine drainage at the old mine loading Smoln\u00edk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The matter of the project is the study of possibilities for treatment of acid mine drainage and sediments in the specific conditions of the old mine loading Smoln\u00edk. The proposal of solution results from monitoring of the locality running for several years, documenting the continued production of strong mineralized and acid mine waters with the high content of heavy metals and sulphates. Whereas there is no condition on self-improving of the situation, one from the possible solution is the treatment of out-flowing acid mine drainage, which enable to eliminate of hazardous elements, or obtaining of useful compounds before they entering into the hydrosphere cycle. The water quality has the marked influence on hazardous elements content in sediments, which can be the potential source of secondary water pollution. Proposed project is focused on development of optimal physical-chemical and biological-chemical methods for pollutant elimination from acid mine drainage and sediments subject to environment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.5.2006 &#8211; 30.9.2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Hodnotenie porchov a p\u00f3rovit\u00fdch \u0161trukt\u00far r\u00f4znych miner\u00e1lov v chemick\u00fdch, fyzik\u00e1lnych a biologick\u00fdch procesoch ich \u00fapravy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Evaluation of surface and pore structure of various materials after chemical, physical and biological treatments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Mockov\u010diakov\u00e1 Annam\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 1.12.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Kvantifik\u00e1cia distrib\u00facie energie pri mechanickom rozpojovan\u00ed horn\u00edn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Quantification of energy distribution at mechanical rock disintegration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Krepelka Franti\u0161ek, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 1.12.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Materi\u00e1lov\u00e9 zhodnocovanie popl\u010dekov zo spa\u013eovania uhlia.vo v\u00fdrobe cementu a bet\u00f3nov\u00fdch kompozitov..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Doc. Ing. Ku\u0161nierov\u00e1 M\u00e1ria, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 1.12.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Modelovanie v\u00fdkonu razenia tunelovacieho stroja met\u00f3dou fuzzy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Modelling the excavation performence of the tunneling machines by fuzzy methods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lazarov\u00e1 Edita, CSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 1.12.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vplyv \u017eiarovo striekan\u00fdch pr\u00e1\u0161kov\u00fdch materi\u00e1lov na stav.zvy\u0161kov\u00fdch nap\u00e4t\u00ed v povrchov\u00fdch vrstv\u00e1ch..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>prof. RNDr. Brian\u010din Jaroslav, CSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2006 &#8211; 1.12.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Identifik\u00e1cia a kvantifik\u00e1cia faktorov efekt\u00edvneho  zhut\u0148ovania jemnozrnn\u00fdch uhl\u00edkat\u00fdch surov\u00edn a bioodpadov-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Identification and quantification of the factors affecting the effective compaction of fine &#8211; grained carbonaceous materials and bio-wasters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Mgr. Mikl\u00fa\u0161ov\u00e1 Viera, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2005 &#8211; 1.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemick\u00e1 pr\u00edprava nanokry\u0161talick\u00fdch l\u00e1tok a ich vyu\u017eitie v mineralurgii<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Mechanochemical Preparation of Nanocrystalline Substances and its Application in Mineral Processing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2005 &#8211; 1.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Modelovanie geochemick\u00e9ho v\u00fdvoja kysl\u00fdch bansk\u00fdch v\u00f4d a \u0161t\u00fadium mo\u017enosti ich bioremedi\u00e1cie na lo\u017eisku Smoln\u00edk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Geochemical modelling of acid mine drainage generation and the study of their bioremediation at Smolnik deposit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2005 &#8211; 1.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Nanokry\u0161talick\u00e9 komplexn\u00e9 oxidy pripraven\u00e9 intenz\u00edvnym mlet\u00edm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Nanoscale complex oxides prepared by intensive milling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>prof. RNDr. \u0160epel\u00e1k Vladim\u00edr, DrSc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2005 &#8211; 1.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Pohyb a transform\u00e1cia ortuti v \u017eivotnom prostred\u00ed  \u00fazem\u00ed s b\u00fdvalou banskou \u010dinnos\u0165ou na Slovensku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>The movement and transformation of mercury in the environtment of territory with former mining activity in Slovakia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Han\u010du\u013e\u00e1k Jozef, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2005 &#8211; 1.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Vplyv vybran\u00fdch fyzik\u00e1lnych pol\u00ed na synt\u00e9zu a spr\u00e1vanie sa magnetick\u00fdch sorbentov v procesoch ich z\u00edskavania a pri \u00faprave v\u00f4d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Influence of selected physical fields on synthesis and behaviour of magnetic sorbents in the processes of their recovering and water treatnement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Jakabsk\u00fd \u0160tefan, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2005 &#8211; 1.12.2007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>ENVIBIOKAT &#8211; \u0160t\u00fadium environment\u00e1lnej biologickej katal\u00fdzy v procesoch acidifik\u00e1cie a mineraliz\u00e1cie bansk\u00fdch v\u00f4d v biotopoch star\u00fdch bansk\u00fdch z\u00e1\u0165a\u017e\u00ed po \u0165a\u017ebe sulfidick\u00fdch r\u00fad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Study of environmental biological catalysis of mine drainage acidification and mineralization in old mine biotope after exploitation of sulphidic ores<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>VEGA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Ing. Lupt\u00e1kov\u00e1 Alena, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project focuses on the study of existence and development of biological &quot;in-situ&quot; processes in the contact zones of hydrosphere and lithosphere in the sulphide ore deposits and their waste deposits. These processes are catalysed to a higher or smaller degree by autochthonous Fe- and S-oxidising microorganisms resulting in the formation of acid mine drainage containing the limit-exceeding heavy metals, which have a strong devastation effect on the surrounding environment. The project objective is to develop a method for the evaluation of environmental risk of these spontaneous natural processes and to study the possibility to use the reversible natural bio-reduction processes for liquidation of unwanted effects of acid mine drainage on the surrounding biotope.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>1.1.2002 &#8211; 31.12.2004<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>FOCAT &#8211; Fotokatalytick\u00e9 \u010distenie kontaminovan\u00fdch v\u00f4d a vzduchu pou\u017eit\u00edm nanomateri\u00e1lov<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>Photocatalytic purification of contamined water and air using nanostructured materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>The project is directed towards studying the processes of photocatalytic purification of polluted water and air, using nanostructured materials mostly on the basis of oxides. It will be focused on comparison the efficiency of photocatalysts &#8211; semiconductors based on oxides, obtained by mechanochemical synthesis with other commercial photocatalysts. The presently known commercial TiO2 photocatalysts, based on anatase\/rutile synergism, will be improved by finding an appropriate substitute of the either of anatase or rutile component with other narrow-band semiconductors. Obtaining and applying the visible-light-active photocatalysts to water and air treatment and testing them in suspension reactors (water purification) and in flat-plate gas-phase continuous flow photocatalytic reactor (air purification) will be the aim of our study. The kinetics of the photocatalytic reactions will be evaluated on the basis of Langmuir-Hinshelwood model both under continuous flow conditions (plug-flow reactor) and under flow-circulation conditions using a gas circulation pump (ideal mixing reactor) to enter the kinetic region. The effect of the thickness of the photocatalytic coating with respect to operation in the diffusion or in the kinetic region will be estimated. Optimal experimental conditions for maximal conversion degree will be selected in view of achieving steady state operation and optimal reactor configuration removing the dead zones.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>0.0.0000 &#8211; 0.0.0000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table class='project_list'>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'>HINOX &#8211; Vz\u0165ahy medzi \u0161trukt\u00farou a nezvy\u010dajn\u00fdmi fyzik\u00e1lnymi vlastnos\u0165ami vo vysoko-nerovnov\u00e1\u017enych oxidoch pripraven\u00fdch nekonven\u010dnou mechanochemickou synt\u00e9zou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class='bold' colspan='2'> Relationships between structure and unusual physical properties in highly nonequilibrium oxides prepared by unconventional mechanochemical synthesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Program: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>APVV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Project leader: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>RNDr. Fabi\u00e1n Martin, PhD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Annotation: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>Nonconventional mechanochemical methods will be used to prepare the far-from-equilibrium novel nanooxides. The studies of the early stages of the mechanically induced nucleation and growth of nonequilibrium phases will provide access to the elucidation of the microscopic mechanism of the nonconventional mechanochemical preparation route. This point represents one of the fundamental but till now the unsolved scientific issues in the field of mechanochemistry\/solid state chemistry. Valuable quantitative insights into the atomic and electronic structures as well as into the dynamic and kinetic processes in the mechanochemically prepared nanomaterials will be obtained. Mechanical, magnetic and electric responses of the far-from-equilibrium nanophases will be studied experimentally with the aim to establish the interplay between their local structure and the functional behavior.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width='30%'>Duration: <\/td>\n<td width='70%'>0.0.0000 &#8211; 0.0.0000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International SUSTENET &#8211; Eur\u00f3pska sie\u0165 pre trvalo udr\u017eate\u013en\u00fa termoelektrinu Sustainable Thermoelectrics European Network Program: COST Project leader: Dr.h.c. prof. RNDr. Bal\u00e1\u017e Peter, DrSc. 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