History of the Research Projects
Development of experimental methods for measurement of nucleation rates in mixtures present in clean and polluted atmospheres
(2002-2006, V. Ždímal, supported by GA AS CR, grant No. IAA2076203)
Particulate matter: Properties related to health effects
(2002-2008, J. Smolík, supported by ESF, COST Action 633, working group 1)
Comprehensive size resolved characterization of atmospheric particulate matter in Prague
(2003-2005, J. Schwarz, supported by GA CR, grant No. GA205/03/1560)
Laser- and Cl atom induced chemical vapour deposition of novel polycarbosilazanes
(2003-2005, J. Pola, supported by the Ministry of Education CR, program KONTAKT, grant No. ME 684)
Nucleation studies using diffusion chambers. Atmospheric aerosol measurements - instruments intercomparison
(2003-2005, V. Ždímal, supported by the Ministry of Education CR, program KONTAKT, grant No. ME 699)
Indoor aerosol deposition: An experimental study
(2004-2006, J. Smolík, supported by GA CR, grant No. GA101/04/1190)
Laser ablative and non-ablative treatment of polymers: approach to novel polymeric structures
(2004-2006, J. Pola, supported by GA AS CR, grant No. GA104/04/2028)
Laser fabrication of Fe and γ-Fe2O3/polymer nanocomposites of superior thermal stability
(2004-2006, J. Pola, supported by NATO collaborative project, grant No. CLG PST 980587)
Integrated exposure management tool characterizing air pollution – relevant human exposure in urban environment
(2005, J. Smolík, supported by European Commission, 5FP, grant No. EVK4-CT-2002-00090 URBAN-EXPOSURE)
Light-induced nucleation from supersaturated vapors
(2005, V. Ždímal, supported by NATO, grant No. CLG PST 979351)
Contribution of secondary atmospheric PM to total PM pollution loading
(2005-2007, J. Smolík, supported by the Ministry of the Environment CR, grant No. SM/9/86/05)
Metastable water and steam
(2005-2007, V. Ždímal, supported by GA CR, grant No. GA101/05/2214)
Application of new methods of aerosol measurement for investigation of the structure of the condensation nuclei in steam turbine
(2005-2007, V. Ždímal, supported by GA CR, grant No. GA101/05/2524)
Composition of size-resolved atmospheric aerosol at Prague suburban area
(2006-2007, J. Smolík, supported by the Ministry of Education CR, grant No. OC 106)
Laser initiated chemical vapour deposition of nanosulphides
(2006-2007, J. Pola, supported by the Ministry of Education CR, grant No. ME 846, and by Agency for Support to Innovative Enterprising, grant No. 7-2006-23)
Hygroscopic properties of urban and suburban carbonaceous aerosols
(2006-2008, J. Schwarz, Czech - Belgium bilateral exchange program in the frame of Czech - Flemish bilateral scientific cooperation, supported by the Ministry of Education CR, KONTAKT project No. ME 941)
Pyrolytic and photolytic approach for the deposition of novel Si/Ge/C materials
(2006-2008, V. Dřínek, supported by GA AS CR, grant No. IAA400720616)
Novel preparation and photocatalytic study of titania-based catalysts
(2006-2008, R. Fajgar, supported by NATO collaborative project, grant No. CLG PST 982078)
European Supersites for Atmospheric Aerosol Research (EUSAAR)
(2006-2010, J. Smolík, supported by European Commission, 6FR, project No. FP6-026140-EUSAAR)
New laser induced process for production of novel carbon-based nanomaterials and carbon-based nanomaterials with incorporated Si, N, and B heteroatoms
(2006-2010, J. Pola, supported by GA AS CR, grant No. IAA400720619)
Laser induced chemical liquid deposition of amorphous metal/polymer nanocomposites
(2007, J. Pola, supported by ICPF)
Laser photo-oxidation degradation of sulfuric contaminants in fuel oils
(2007, J. Pola, supported by ICPF)
Evaluation of dynamics of aerosol particles in indoor environment
(2007-2009, J. Smolík, joint project with Czech Technical University in Prague, supported by GA CR, grant No. GA101/07/1361)
Friction materials based on polymer matrix containing metals and their impact on environment
(2007-2009, P. Moravec, joint project with Technical University of Ostrava and Southern Illinois University, USA, supported by GA CR, grant No. GA106/07/1436)
Laser decomposition of cobalt and nickel carbonyls in the presence of acetylene for preparation of carbon encapsulated metal nanoparticles
(2007-2009, R. Fajgar, joint project with J.H. Institute of Physical Chemistry AS CR, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry AS CR, and Institute of Physics AS CR, supported by GA CR, grant No. GA203/07/0546)
European integrated project on aerosol cloud climate and air quality interactions (EUCAARI)
(2007-2010, J. Smolík, supported European Commission, 6FR, project No. FP6-036833-2-EUCAARI)
Composite nanoparticle synthesis by an aerosol process
(2007-2010, P. Moravec, joint project with Institute of Inorganic Chemistry AS CR and Tampere University of Technology, Finland, supported by GA CR, grant No. GA104/07/1093)
Determination of chemical and toxicological properties of suspended particles and study of their formation
(2008-2010, J. Smolík, joint project with Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Technical Services for Air Protection Prague, Institute of Analytical Chemistry AS CR, National Institute of Public Health, and Technical University of Ostrava, supported by the Ministry of the Environment CR, grant No. SP/1A3/148/08)
IR laser deposition of metastable binary alloys from the volatile Si, Ge a Sn precursors in gas phase
(2009, J. Pola, supported by ICPF)
Similarities and differences of ultrafine urban aerosol in Budapest and Prague
(2009-2010, J. Schwarz, supported by the Ministry of Education CR, KONTAKT Mobility, project No. MEB 040916)
Chemical interactions between cultural artifacts and indoor environment (EnviArt)
(2009-2010, J. Smolík, supported by ESF, COST Action D42)
Environmental monitoring and evaluation of tolerability of indoor environment in the Baroque Library Hall of the National Library
(2009-2010, J. Smolík, joint project with National Library in Prague and Norwegian Institute for Air Research, supported by Norwegian Funds (via the Ministry of Education CR), project No. CZ 0046, code 7F09064)
Detailed characterization of particulate matter in the indoor environment of the National Library in Prague
(2009-2010, J. Smolík, supported by the Ministry of Education CR, grant No. OC09049)