Synthesis, processing and applications of nanostructured multifunctional materials with defined properties

The objects of this project will be to develop technologies and investigate synthesis of nanostructured multifunctional biomaterials, adsorbents, photocatalysts and materials with photovoltaic activity of defined physical and chemical properties in form of powders, fibers, porous and dense compacts, composites and coatings; to analyze potential applications of obtained materials in biomedicine, pharmacy, environmental protection, renewable energy sources etc.; to combine the fundamental, developing and applied investigations enabling laboratory research to extent into a semi-industrial (pilot plant) scale and final products. In addition, the aim of this project will be to investigate the risk to human health of nanomaterials produced within this project. Besides the new, nanostructured multifunctional materials, systems and technologies, the important result will be generating the PhD Theses of a number of young researchers and the possibility of their training and education in cooperating research institutions through existing FP7 and EUREKA projects. The importance and benefits of the proposed project will be reflected in acquisition, development, maintenance, upgrading and renewing of existing laboratory devices and equipment that will jointly, with the equipment existing in the institutions of networking partners from the EU Projects, significantly increase the research capacities of institutions that participate in the proposed project