AdvancedMaterials Synthesis Laboratory
Our laboratory is engaged in a programme of experimental research in organic chemistry and materials science. Our driving forces are the ever-increasing requirements for performance, the advance of miniaturisation, applications to living systems and ultimately the replacement of non-renewable energy sources. We are creating a platform for studies in the areas of organic, hybrid and biohybrid materials for optoelectronics, photonics, biomedicine and green energy applications. We design, synthesise and optimise organic advanced molecules, oligomers and conjugated polymers using conventional as well as green and sustainable methods.
Our areas of interest can be summarised as follows:
- Organic synthesis and organic bio-inspired materials.
- Synthesis of self-organised structures, organic pigments and hybrid perovskite materials for applications in organic solar systems.
- Organic switches for molecular motors.
- Photocatalytic processes for hydrogen production.
Our aim is to ensure that the parameters of newly developed systems meet the requirements for further commercialisation. We recognise that sophisticated design and well-engineered synthesis of new functional materials are the bases for advances in the most critical areas of technology from electronics to energy to medicine.
prof. Ing.
JozefKrajčovič
Ph.D.
Head of Advanced Materials Synthesis Laboratory, project management of international and Czech R&D projects
Ing.
MartinCigánek
Ph.D.
Contact person; Organic synthesis and targeted structural derivatization of functional materials with a focus on organic high-performance pigments and dyes and their applications in the fields of organic electronics, microwave organic synthesis, purification and characterization techniques (GC-MS, NMR).
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Research group
Mgr.
JanRichtár
Ph.D.
Organic synthesis and targeted structural derivatization of functional materials with a focus on bio-inspired π-conjugated materials and their applications in the fields of organic electronics and bio-electronics, microwave-assisted organic synthesis, basic purification and characterization techniques (GC-MS, NMR)
Ing.
DominikVeselý
Organic synthesis and targeted structural derivatization of functional materials with a focus on molecular photoswitches, microwave-assisted organic synthesis, basic purification and characterization techniques (GC-MS, NMR).
Ing.
JanTruksa
Ph.D.
Quantum-chemical calculations and modelling, design of molecular structures with respect to the intended application (focusing on organic electronics and photocatalytic processes)
Ing.
LuciaIvanová
Ph.D.
Organic synthesis and targeted structural derivatization of functional materials with focus on bio-inspired photosensitizers, microwave-assisted organic synthesis, basic purification and characterization techniques (GC-MS, NMR), photocatalytic processes.
Ing.
KatsiarynaArkhiptsava
Organic synthesis and targeted structural derivatization of functional materials with a focus on bio-inspired π-conjugated materials and their applications in the fields of organic electronics and bio-electronics, microwave-assisted organic synthesis, basic purification and characterization techniques (GC-MS, NMR).
RNDr.
VeronikaOstatná
Ph.D.
Electrochemical analysis of organic and bioorganic compounds
Ing.
NikolaŠvarcová
Organic synthesis and targeted structural derivatization of functional materials with a focus on bio-inspired photosensitizers, basic purification and characterization techniques (GC-MS, NMR).
Ing.
EvaLenfeldová
Laboratory work in organic synthesis and structural characterization laboratories – administration of orders, supervision of laboratory operations and instruments, management of chemicals, solvents, and waste.
Mgr.
MartinaRepková
Ph.D.
Technological processes used in water treatment and wastewater treatment (membrane technologies, advanced oxidation processes, etc.), water reuse, water quality assessment based on determination of physico-chemical, biological indicators (microbiology, hydrobiology).
Dr.
Alexios Nikolaos
TheodorouOrganic synthesis, polymer synthesis, protein-initiated hybrid polymers and interfacial water investigation with a focus on exclusion-zone phenomena and water–surface interactions through spectroscopic and physicochemical methods (NMR, UV-Vis, Raman, IR).
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Research scope
- Development of new, innovative organic and bio-organic materials for applications in organic and bio-organic electronics
- Organic dyes and high-performance pigments for organic photovoltaics and organic transistors
- New and green synthetic approaches that use unconventional synthetic approaches
- Renewable energy and sustainable chemistry
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Selected projects
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Selected publications
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Study of advanced chiroptical properties of asymmetric derivatives of organic dyes
Zdroj: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/ob/d5ob00782h
Publikováno: 12. 6. 2025 -
Study of the interaction of one-dimensional molecular nanostructures with two-dimensional metals
Source: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/nh/d4nh00622d
Published: 12 Feb 2025 -
Potential bioelectronic applications of natural and synthetic melanin
Source: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00494
Published: 28 Aug 2024 -
Synthesis, modifications and applications of organic π-conjugated molecules
Source:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ijch.202100061 -
Synthesis and characterization of perovskites
Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-40139-y -
Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution using bio-inspired materials
Source:https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.3c07458 -
Study of oxygen reduction reaction using bio-inspired materials
Source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adsu.202300352 -
Study of fluorescent rotary switches
Source:https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.joc.3c02056 - Other publications
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Study of advanced chiroptical properties of asymmetric derivatives of organic dyes
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Services offered
- Modern syntheses, new synthesis methods, organic analysis, ultra purification
- Development of completely new organic semiconductor materials
- Architecture and optimisation of organic molecules for optoelectronic applications
- Development and synthesis of hybrid perovskite systems
- Design and preparation of materials for sustainable energy
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