Kalousek V. – TechConnect Briefs

Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for the conservation of the materials of cultural heritage

Rathousky J., Kalousek V., Zouzelka R., J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, CZ

Conservation science is one of the most complex topics in the materials science as it requires expertise ranging from the history of art and archaeology to the advanced analytical and physical chemistry. However, the recent [...]

Ordered mesoporous films of TiO2 as highly efficient photocatalysts for clean environment

Rathousky J., Kalousek V., Walsh C., J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, CZ

Photocatalytic oxidation is a promising technology for the purification of air. Providing the surfaces of objects with a finish which is photocatalytically active and exhibits stable illumination-induced superhydrophilicity, is a promising route how to render [...]