Laboratoryofanalyticalandenvironmentalchemistry
In our laboratory we deal with applied and basic research in the field of analytical chemistry. The main research topics are mainly focused on environmental protection and technology; however, the laboratory also deals with the analysis of samples from industry and transport. These are mainly qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic substances (drugs, MUSK compounds, hormones), heavy metals, nanoparticles and microplastics in water and soil.
We study the dynamics of carbon in the soil, the quality of soil organic matter and develop methods for rapid analysis of soil properties. We also offer analysis of biodegradability of (bio) plastics in fresh and sea water and soils and in cooperation with other workplaces in other environments.
Our team has extensive experience in measuring, evaluating and interpreting thermoanalytical data (calorimetry and thermogravimetry) of various materials for industry and research.
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Research group
Ing.
LudmilaMravcová
Ph.D.
Analýza organických polutantů v životním prostředí, metody LC/MS, GC/MS, uvolňování léčiv z nosičových systémů
Ing.
VeronikaŘezáčová
Ph.D.
Elektromigrační metody v analýze životního prostředí, studium vlastností PCMs, základní analytické metody
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Research scope
- Development of methods for rapid analysis of properties, stability and dynamics of soil organic matter
- Properties of water and water bridges in soil processes and sorption of pollutants
- Biodegradation tests of polymers
- Development of methods for analysis of microplastics in soils
- Determination of heavy metals in soils and other matrices and the influence of heavy metal nanoparticles on soil properties, use of biomarkers for environmental risk assessment
- Development of preconcentration techniques for the determination of heavy metals
- Analysis of pollutants including residues of pharmaceutical substances, masks of compounds and artificial sweeteners in aquatic systems
- Ecotoxicological studies of the effects of selected substances on terrestrial and aquatic organisms
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Selected projects
- Fertilizers: Smart Fertilizers
- Microplastic replacement in cosmetics: Development of a new Hydal PHA base material for microplate replacement.
- Other projects
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Selected publications
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Determination of microbioplasts:
A critical review of the overlooked challenge of determining micro-bioplastics in soil
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Influence of microbioplasts on soil:
Influence of Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Micro-Bioplastics and Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on the Soil Organic Matter Structure and Soil Water Properties
Effect of biodegradable poly-3-hydroxybutyrate amendment on the soil biochemical properties and fertility under varying sand loads
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Universal soil model:
Introducing a soil universal model method (SUMM) and its application for qualitative and quantitative determination of poly(ethylene), poly(styrene), poly(vinyl chloride) and poly(ethylene terephthalate) microplastics in a model soil
Linking soil organic matter thermal stability with contents of clay, bound water, organic carbon and nitrogen
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Determination of microbioplasts:
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Services offered
- Assessment of process efficiency for wastewater treatment using chemical and microbiological indicators
- Advanced oxidation processes for the removal of organic pollutants, especially hormones, from drinking water
- Synthesis and characterization of organic materials (small molecules, conjugated polymers) for application in organic electronics, including organic photovoltaics, organic transistors, OLEDs, etc.
- Optimization of pyrolysis processes for organic waste treatment, biochar production and characterization and applications
- Research on alternative energy sources, energy alternative materials and systems for energy saving in industry and households
- Biodegradation tests of bioplastics in freshwater, seawater and soil according to ISO methodology
- Analysis of hazardous elements in soil, water and organisms
- Ecotoxicological testing of products and waste materials according to OECD and ISO methodology
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