PRAGUE - Charles University
  • Synthesis of ferrocene building blocks - UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Inorganic Chemistry
    • This project is aimed at developing student's practical synthetic skill through the synthesis of several ferrocene derivatives suitable for further organometallic synthesis, namely acetylferrocene, ethynylferrocene, ferrocenecarboxylic acid and possibly also other compounds. All compounds prepared are supposed to be characterized by conventional analytical methods (NMR and IR spectroscopy).
  • Novel materials for non-linear optics - UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Inorganic Chemistry
    • This project is focused on preparation and basic characterization of novel crystalline materials based on hydrogen-bonded salts and cocrystals of selected organic bases. The student will prepare new compounds via isothermal crystallization (polar solvents) and characterize them by spectroscopic (IR, Raman and UV/VIS spectroscopy) and diffraction methods (powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction) within the project. Finally, linear and non-liner optical properties of the materials will be studied.
  • Biological active organic substances of environmental importance at the UNESCO Laboratory of environmental electrochemistry - UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Analytical Chemistry
    • Research in the field of modern electroanalytical chemistry. There are no special prerequisites. Staff members of UNESCO Laboratory of electroanalytical chemistry have long time experience in this field so that no preliminary background in electroanalytical techniques is requested. The department has close cooperation with Heyrovsky institute of physical chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and electroanalytical chemistry has a long tradition in the Czech Republic since the discovery of polarography by Professor Heyrovsky. Moreover, we the department has long-time cooperation with several Brazilian research institutions (FIOCRUZ etc.) and with several Brazilian universities. The exact research project will be prepared in cooperation with prospective visitor as far as the technique, analyte, matrix etc. are concerned. The laboratory is well equipped with modern electroanalytical instrumentation, HPLC systems with electrochemical detection, FIA systems with electrochemical detection etc. The staff pays attention to the determination of environmental carcinogens, ecotoxic substance, pesticides, anticancer drugs and other biologically active organic substances using different electroanalytical techniques, non-traditional electrodes, new-type of electrochemical sensors etc.
  • Modern spectrometric methods in environmental analytical chemistry - UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Analytical Chemistry
  • Research of Catalysis in Organic Synthesis - UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic and Nuclear Chemistry
    • Description: Our group is currently engaged in several projects that encompass different areas of organic chemistry involving transition metal compound catalysis such (C-C bond activation, [2+2+2]cyclotrimerizations, cross-metathesis), Lewis base organocatalysis, synthesis of natural compounds (estrone) and biologically active substances (ligands for estrogenic receptors), ferrocene and carborane chemistry.
  • Chemical Biology and Biocatalysis Research – UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic and Nuclear Chemistry
    • Description: the aim of our laboratory is to develop a fully synthetic platform for the discovery of novel functional miniproteins. The class of naturally occurring cysteine-rich miniproteins is structurally and functionally extremely diverse. Synthetic combinatorial libraries posses a great potential to explore the functional sequence space of the cysteine-rich miniproteins. The synthetic nature of the miniprotein libraries will enable to screen for unprecedented functions and promises to have a major impact in the development of new catalysts, molecular probes, biomarkers and therapeutics.
  • Asymmetric Synthesis Research – UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic and Nuclear Chemistry
    • Description: the research program in our laboratory is focused on the development of new synthetic methods for the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds from simple and readily available starting materials using catalysis by small organic molecules. Our aim is not only to develop new methods but also application of our developed protocols for the preparation of biologically active substances.
  • Research of Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry of Nucleic Acids – UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic and Nuclear Chemistry
    • Description: novel types of modified derivatives and analogues of nucleobases, nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleic acids are designed and prepared for applications in all areas of biomedicinal sciences (medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, bioanalysis etc.).
  • Environmental and Nuclear Chemistry Research – UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic and Nuclear Chemistry
    • Description: our reseach focuses on the study of the fate of organic compounds infiltrating into the ecosystem and on the means of their removal by plant biotechnology (phytoremediation). The studied compounds are mainly pharmaceuticals and their metabolites, or organic compounds from consumer products chemistry. Another field of our research is the synthesis of radiolabeled compounds for metabolic experiments and radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Research of Reaction Mechanisms – UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic and Nuclear Chemistry
    • Description: research program of the laboratory is focused on studying elementary steps in organic and organometallic reactions using mass spectrometry, ion spectroscopy and quantum chemistry. The aim is a deeper understanding of reaction mechanisms and formulation of new general concepts in organic and organometallic reactivity
  • Research of Synthesis & Bioactivity – UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic and Nuclear Chemistry
    • Description: research interest of the group lies in the field of organic synthesis. Currently, we are studying methods for enantioselective preparation of quaternary carbon stereocentres with the expected application to the synthesis of biologically active natural products and their derivatives.
  • Supramolecular Chemistry Research – UK in Prague
    • Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic and Nuclear Chemistry
    • Description: group of Supramolecular Chemistry works mainly on development of the new methods for synthesis of cyclodextrin derivatives and on utilization of these derivatives in practical applications.

  •      PRAGUE - Czech University of Life Sciences
  • Development of novel materials for the remediation of contaminated soils - CULS in Prague
    • Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
    • Task: adsorption experiments, experiments with contaminated soils, analyses, adsorption modeling
    • Requirements: advanced knowledge of soil chemistry and adsorption, advanced knowledge of environmental analyses, experience in laboratory of environmental sciences.
    • Recommended: students of Environmental or Earth Sciences with focus on environmental geochemistry.
  • Lead isotopes in environmental sciences - CULS in Prague
    • Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Faculty of Environmental Sciences
    • Task: preparing environmental samples, measuring Pb stable isotopes, comparing with known wolrd endmembres and evaluating of possible Pb sources of pollution.
    • Requirements: advanced knowledge of Pb biogeochemical cycle, advanced knowledge of environmental analyses, experience in laboratory of environmental sciences.
    • Recommended: students of Environmental or Earth Sciences with focus on environmental geochemistry

  •      PILSEN - University of West Bohemia
  • Membrane filtration - UWB in Pilsen
    • University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, New Technologies Research Center
    • Task: Review membrane reverse-osmotic processes; Preparation membranes base on polysulfone; Testing of prepared membranes; Analyse results and write final report.
    • Requirements: Basic course of organic, inorganic or macromolecular chemistry
    • Recommended for: Students of chemistry with focus on polymer materials
  • Laser deposition of bioactive nanoparticles - UWB in Pilsen
    • University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, New Technologies Research Center
    • Task: Pulsed laser deposition of selected bioactive nanoparticles (TiO, SiO, HAp) on smooth and porous surfaces; Characterization of deposited nanoparticles by SEM, EDX, Raman spectroscopy; Selection of the most suitable deposits for testing of the bone tissue growing; Analyse results and write final report.
    • Requirements: Fundamental knowledge in the field of chemistry and material science, basic skills necessary in the chemical lab.
    • Recommended for: students of material science, chemistry or physics.

  •      BRNO - University of Technology
  • Fluorescence techniques in research of biocolloids - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials Research Centre – Laboratory of biocolloids
    • Task: Application of advanced fluorescence techniques to study structure and properties (mechanical, transport) of colloidal systems prepared from biomaterials or found in nature, especially hydrogels. Writing final report
    • Requirements: Basic knowledge of organic and physical chemistry, of principles of spectroscopic techniques, particularly fluorescence spectroscopy
    • Recommended: Experience with fluorescence technique (steady-state, time resolved) or diffusion
  • Interaction of hyaluronan with amino acids and proteins - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials Research Centre – Laboratory of biocolloids
    • Task: Characterization of interactions by available techniques (ultrasound spectroscopy, zeta-potential measurement, isothermal titration calorimetry). Writing final report
    • Requirements: Basic knowledge of organic and physical chemistry, biochemistry
    • Recommended: Students of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology
  • Thermoanalytical characterization of soil and soil organic matter - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials Research Centre – Laboratory of biocolloids
    • Task: Literature search on applications of thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry in soil and soil organic matter research. Processing and evaluation of data previously measured in our laboratory on humic substances. Making an atlas of thermoanalytical curves
    • Requirements: Basic knowledge of physical chemistry and instrumental analysis. Ability to work with Excel or similar data processing software
    • Recommended: Students of chemistry, environmental engineering, pedology
  • Computer modeling of microrheological data - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials Research Centre – Laboratory of biocolloids
    • Task: Extract rheological moduli from experimental data (either any available software can be used or developed by student directly) on the basis of known mathematical equations. Prepare procedure for routine use and write final report
    • Requirements: Basic knowledge of equations in mathematical physics, capability of using computer software to solve these equations and basic capability of programming
    • Recommended: Students with good mathematical background willing to work on computer and probably to program also. Suitable also for student of (applied) mathematics or mathematical physics
  • Thermoanalytical methods for rapid determin. of indicators of soil quality and dynamics of biogenic elements (carbon, nitrogen) in soil organic matter
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection
  • Methods of identification and quantification of contaminants of organic origin in environmental compartments (water, air, soil, biota) - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection
  • Monitoring of pollutants in environmental compartments (pesticides, PCBs, PAHs, PPCPs) - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection
  • Study on the Environmental Impact of Renewable Energy Systems - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection
  • Investigation of advanced grapheme-incorporated electrode materials for lithium and sodium-ion batteries - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology
    • Task: Prepare composite materials consisting of electroactive materials (LiFePO4, LTO, TiO2 and so on) and exfoliated graphite/graphene conductive support and test it as an electrode for lithium and sodium ion cell.
    • Requirements: Basic knowledge of chemistry and work in laboratory, basic knowledge of battery systems, charge-discharge process and behaviour.
    • Recommended: Students of chemistry or electrotechnology
  • Ionic liquid system analysing for use in accumulators - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology
    • Task: Preparing of ionic liquids electrolytes samples and modifications (flame retardants, aprotic solvents). Measuring of the samples (conductivity, potential window, viscosity) and processing results.
    • Requirements: Basic knowledge of electrochemistry, impedance spectroscopy and experience of working in laboratories.
    • Recommended: Students of chemistry (or electrochemistry). Focus on accumulator and power sources.
  • Negative electrode materials for Lithium-ion batteries - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology
    • Task: Preparing of negative electrode materials based on graphite, manufacturing electrodes for electrochemical testing. Electrochemical cell assembling, application of potentiostatic and galvanostatic techniques (multichannel potentiostat device). Evolution of obtained data, material behaviour characterization.
    • Requirements: Basic knowledge of electrochemistry and chemistry, general knowledge about batteries and electrochemical energy storage systems.
    • Recommended: Students of chemistry/electrochemistry. Focused on batteries and energy storage systems along with renewable energy sources.
  • Basic synthesis research, structural analysis and properties of polymers, polymeric nanocomposites, gradient polymer foams and composites - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Materials Science
    • Recommended for: Students of Material Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • Applied research on new materials for 3D printing, preparation of biomaterials and materials for tissue engineering - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Materials Science
    • Recommended for: Students of Material Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • Advanced ceramics, bio ceramics, 3D ceramics printing, ceramic nanoparticle synthesis - VUT in Brno
    • Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Materials Science
    • Recommended for: Students of Material Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

  •      STRÁŽ POD RALSKEM - Research Centre of Membrane Processes
  • Research on the transport and kinetic characteristics of bipolar membranes - MemBrain Stráž pod Ralskem
    • Research Center of Membrane Processes, Stráž pod Ralskem
    • - effect of a composition and structure of bipolar membrane’s contact layer on the kinetics of water dissociation
    • - influence of the composition and structure of the individual layers on the transport properties of the bipolar membrane
    • - design and validation of appropriate methodologies to characterize bipolar membranes
  • Research on the selectivity of membranes - MemBrain Stráž pod Ralskem
    • Research Center of Membrane Processes, Stráž pod Ralskem
    • - characterization of selective properties of different types of membranes (IM, MF, IM with high porosity, different structures IM, etc.)
    • - determining which of the membranes is more selective to monovalent ions, which on the other hand is not selective at all, etc. All this in relation to the structure of the IM / MF
    • - determination of the possibility of further modifications IM in order to improve their selective properties
  • Study of nanostructure and microstructure of membranes - MemBrain Stráž pod Ralskem
    • Research Center of Membrane Processes, Stráž pod Ralskem
    • - characterization of micro and nano structures in membranes
    • - interaction of ion-exchange compounds and surrounding binder
    • - the effect of the distribution and concentration of the ion-exchange compounds in relation to the type of binder
    • - the principle of forming of different types of structures
    • - effect of water content on the structure and properties of the membranes
  • Development of new basic materials - MemBrain Stráž pod Ralskem
    • Research Center of Membrane Processes, Stráž pod Ralskem
    • - ion-exchange material as a filler for heterogeneous membrane
    • - polymeric matrices for heterogeneous membranes
    • - ion-exchange material for production of a homogenous membrane
    • - materials for gas separation
  • The development of new types of membranes - MemBrain Stráž pod Ralskem
    • Research Center of Membrane Processes, Stráž pod Ralskem
    • - reinforced membrane
    • - unreinforced membrane foil
    • - composite membrane foil
    • - multi-layer membrane
    • - surface-modified membrane
  • Development of membranes for specific applications - MemBrain Stráž pod Ralskem
    • Research Center of Membrane Processes, Stráž pod Ralskem
    • - membrane foil for EDI
    • - thin film membrane
    • - membrane optimized for demineralization of whey
    • - membrane for ED stabilization of wine
    • - membrane for high temperature processes
    • - membrane with increased chemical resistance
    • - ion-exchange membrane for membrane electrolysis
  • Development and implementation of new optimized methods to characterize membranes and materials - MemBrain Stráž pod Ralskem
    • Research Center of Membrane Processes, Stráž pod Ralskem
    • - measurement of the rheological properties of membrane production mixtures and PE
    • - characterization of bipolar membranes
    • - mechanical properties of membranes
    • - porosimetry
    • - characterization of membranes for pressure membrane processes
    • - characterization of membranes for gas separation
  • Development and validation of industrial technologies for production of new types of membranes - MemBrain Stráž pod Ralskem
    • Research Center of Membrane Processes, Stráž pod Ralskem
    • - study on mixture modification in order to improve processing characteristics and operational properties of membranes
    • - study on optimal composition of membrane composite and on optimal processing conditions
    • - effect of the moisture content of ionex and granules on the structure and properties of membranes
    • - the influence of the production technology on the structure of the membrane
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