APPLIED RESEARCH

Textiles, non-woven fabrics and nanofibers

• Enhancement of the dyeability and antibacterial properties of cotton fabric by plasma assisted cationization using chitosan and quaternized poly[bis(2‐chloroethyl) ether‐alt‐1,3‐bis[3‐(dimethylamino)propyl]urea
  S. Ben Hamida, V. Štěpánová, L. Zahedi, M. Kováčová, P. Nasadil, K. Valášková, P. Humpolíček, D. Kováčik. Cellulose 2024 Vol. 31, pp. 7119-7136.
• Plasma-induced Polymerization and Grafting of Acrylic Acid on the Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabric Using Pulsed Underwater Diaphragm Electrical Discharge
  D. Kováčik, P. Šrámková, P. Multáňová, M. Stupavská, S. Saidati, P. Ďurina, A. Zahoranová. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing 2024 Vol. 44, pp. 983-1001.
• Plasma-enhanced immobilization of cerium oxide nanoparticles on a fluorocarbon-based nanofibrous membranes
  M. Kormunda, P. Ryšánek, T. Homola, J. Henych, J. Tolasz, J. Hoskovec and P. Čapková. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2023 Vol. 140(35), pp. 1-9.
  Enhanced Adhesion of Electrospun Polycaprolactone Nanofibers to Plasma-Modified Polypropylene Fabric
  L. Janů, E. Dvořáková, K. Polášková, M. Buchtelová, P. Ryšánek, Z. Chlup, T. Kruml, O. Galmiz, D. Nečas and L. Zajíčková. Polymers 2023 Vol. 15(7), pp. 1-17.
• Multifunctional Electrospun Nanofibers Based on Biopolymer Blends and Magnetic Tubular Halloysite for Medical Applications
  V. Khunová, D. Pavliňák, I. Šafařík, M. Škrátek and F. Ondreáš. Polymers 2021 Vol. 13(22) No. 3870, pp. 1-15.
• Water-born 3D nanofiber mats using cost-effective centrifugal spinning: comparison with electrospinning process: A complex study
  M. Rihova, A. E. Ince, V. Cicmanova, L. Hromadko, K. Castkova, D. Pavliňák, L. Vojtova and J. M. Macak. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2021 Vol. 138, pp. 1-14.

Bioapplications, water treatment and catalysts

• A complex study of photocatalytic oxidation pathways of antibiotics with graphitic carbon nitride–The way towards continuous flow conditions
  D. Schimon, K. Smitkova, P. Stavarek, N. Jaklova, A. Vanluchene, P. Dzik, T. Homola, F. Zazimal, P. Kluson. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2024 Vol. 12, pp. 114801.
• Advancing wastewater treatment: The efficacy of carbon-based electrochemical platforms in removal of pharmaceuticals
  V. Svitková, K. Nemčeková, A. P. Drdanová, Z. Imreová, A. Tulipánová, T. Homola, F. Zažímal, S. Debnárová, A. Stýskalík, J. Ryba, Ľ. Bača, M. Malček Šimunková, M. Gál, T. Mackuľak, A. Vojs Staňová. Chemical Engineering Journal 2024 Vol. 500, pp. 156946.
  
• Mxene-decorated spinel oxides as innovative activators of peroxymonosulfate for degradation of caffeine in WWTP effluents: Insights into mechanisms
  S. Atri, F. Zažímal, S. Gowrisankaran, Z. Dyrcikova, M. Caplovicova, T. Roch, D. Dvoranova, T. Homola, G. Plesch, M. Brigante, O. Monfort. Chemical Engineering Journal 2024 Vol. 502, pp. 157814.
  
• Low-cost carbon-based sorbents for the removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewaters
  Z. Imreová, A. Vojs Staňová, F. Zažímal, S. Debnárová, L. Vrána, N. Petrovičová, A. Tulipánová, T. Lukáč, D. Végh, A. Stýskalík, T. Mackuľak, T. Homola. Journal of Water Process Engineering 2024 Vol. 61, pp. 105181.
• Sustainable remediation of paint factory wastewater using electrocoagulation
  G. Horváth, Z. Szalay, F. Šimo, B. Vidová, P. Hlavata, A. Szarka, S. Hrouzková, S. Debnárová, F. Zažímal, T. Homola. Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology 2024 Vol. 10, pp. 702-701.
• Exploring Intercellular Dynamics: Ultra-Weak Biophoton Emission as a Novel Indicator of Altered Cell Functions and Disease in Oligospermia Mice
  A. Aryan, F. Aghajanpour, M. Dashtdar, F. Hejazi, M. Salimi, A. Afshar, R. Soltani, A. H. S. Hasani, A. Aliaghaei, A. Hojjat-Allah, H. Mahmoodi, L. Zahedi, M. A. Abdollahifard and F. F. Fathabadi. Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences 2023 Vol. 14, pp. 1-11.
• Electron beam irradiation as a straightforward way to produce tailorable non-biofouling poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) hydrogel layers on different substrates
  P. Šrámková, J. Kučka, Z. Kroneková, V. Lobaz, M. Šlouf, M. Mičušík, J. Šepitka, A. Kleinová, D. Chorvát, A. Mateášik, M. Hrubý and J. Kronek. Applied Surface Science 2023 Vol. 625, pp. 1-12.
  
• UVA and solar driven photocatalysis with rGO/TiO2/polysiloxane for inactivation of pathogens in recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) streams
  I. Levchuk, T. Homola, G. Singhal, J. S. Rueda-Márquez, J. Vida, P. Souček, T. Svoboda, E. Villar-Navarro, O. Levchuk, P. Dzik, A. Lähde and J. Moreno-Andrés. Chemical Engineering Journal Advances 2022 Vol. 10, pp. 100243-100254.
• Inactivation of simulated aquaculture stream bacteria at low temperature using advanced UVA- and solar-based oxidation methods
  E. Villar-Navarro, I. Levchuk, J. J. Rueda-Márquez, T. Homola, M. Á. Moriñigo, R. Vahala, M. Manzano. Solar Energy 2021 Vol. 227, pp. 477-489.
• The influence of soil environment on the degradation of archaeological leather
  G. Vyskočilová, R. Kopecká, D. Pavliňák, M. Laichmanová, I. Sedláček, A. Orlita, J. Příhoda and L. Miu. Archaeometry 2021, Vol. 63(5), pp. 690-706.
• Therapeutic effect of cold atmospheric plasma and its combination with radiation as a novel approach on inhibiting cervical cancer cell growth (HeLa cells)
  A. Jamaati Kenari et al. Bioorganic Chemistry 2021 Vol. 111, No. 104892, pp. 1-8.
• Non-hydrolytic sol-gel route to a family of hybrid mesoporous aluminosilicate ethanol dehydration catalysts
  A. Stýskalík, I. Kordoghli, C. Poleunis, A. Delcorte, D. D. Dochain, Z. Moravec, J. Vida, T. Homola, C. Aprile, L. Fusaro, F. Devred and D. P. Debecker. Journal of Materials Science 2021 Vol. 56(25), pp. 14001-14018.
• Multi-Hollow Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge for Bacterial Biofilm Decontamination
  Z. Kelar Tučeková, L. Vacek, R. Krumpolec, J. Kelar, M. Zemánek, M. Černák, F. Růžička. Molecules 2021 Vol. 26(4), No. 910, pp. 1-13.
• Graphene oxide sensors of high sensitivity fabricated using cold atmospheric-pressure hydrogen plasma for use in the detection of small organic molecules 
  T. Homola, L. Lorencova, L. Parráková, P. Gemeiner and J. Tkac Journal of Applied Physics 2020 Vol. 128(24), pp. 1-12.
• Hyaluronan biofilms reinforced with partially deacetylated chitin nanowhiskers: Extraction, fabrication, in-vitro and antibacterial properties of advanced nanocomposites
  R.M. Abdelrahman, A.M. Abdel-Mohsen, M. Zboncak, J. Frankova, P. Lepcio, L. Kobera, M. Steinhart, D. Pavlinak, Z. Spotaz, R. Sklenarova, J. Brus and J. Jancar. Carbohydrate Polymers 2020 Vol. 235, pp. 1-13.
• A comparison of photolytic, photochemical and photocatalytic processes for disinfection of recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) streams
  J. Moreno-Andrés, J. J. Rueda-Márquez, T. Homola, J. Vielma, M. A. Morínígo, A. Mikola, M. Sillanpää, A. Acevedo-Merino, E. Nebot and I. Levchuk. Water Research 2020 Vol. 181, pp. 1-12.
• Cold atmospheric pressure plasma: simple and efficient strategy for preparation of poly(2-oxazoline)-based coatings designed for biomedical applications
  P. Šrámková, A. Zahoranová, J. Kelar, Z. Kelar Tučeková, M. Stupavská, R. Krumpolec, J. Jurmanová, D. Kováčik and M. Černák. Scientific Reports 2020 Vol. 10 (1), pp. 1-13.
• Solar photocatalytic disinfection using ink-jet printed composite TiO2/SiO2 thin films on flexible substrate: Applicability to drinking and marine water
  I. Irina, T. Homola, J. Moreno-Andrés, J. J. Rueda-Márquez, P. Dzik, M. A. Moríñigo, M. Sillanpää, M. A. Manzano and R. Vahala. Solar Energy 2019 Vol. 191, pp. 518-529.
• Electrospinning of hyaluronan/polyvinyl alcohol in presence of in-situ silver nanoparticles: Preparation and characterization
  A.M. Abdel-Mohsen, D. Pavliňák, M. Čileková, P. Lepcio, R.M. Abdel-Rahman, J. Jančář. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2019 Vol. 139, pp. 730-739.
• The 3D imaging of mesenchymal stem cells on porous scaffolds using high-contrasted x-ray computed nanotomography
  L. Vojtová, T. Zikmund, V. Pavliňáková, J. Šalplachta, D. Kalasová, E. Prosecká, J. Brtníková, J. Žídek, D. Pavliňák and J. Kaiser. Journal of Microscopy 2019 Vol. 273(3), pp. 169-177.

Polymers and foils

• Plasma Treatment of Large-Area Polymer Substrates for the Enhanced Adhesion of UV–Digital Printing
  M. Fleischer, Z. Kelar Tučeková, O. Galmiz, E. Baťková, T. Plšek, T. Kolářová, D. Kováčik, J. Kelar. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2024 Vol. 14(5), pp. 426.​
• Adhesion improvement on the inner side of LLDPE/PA tubular film exposed to DCSBD roll-to-roll plasma system from the outer side of the film
  V. Štěpánová, P. Šrámková, S. Sihelník, M. Zemánek, J. Jurmanová, M. Stupavská and D. Kováčik. Plasma Processes and Polymers 2023 Vol. 20(5), pp. 1-13.
• Highly Efficient Antibacterial Polymer Composites Based on Hydrophobic Riboflavin Carbon Polymerized Dots
  Z.M. Marković, M. Kováčová, S.R. Jeremić, Š. Nagy, D.D. Milivojević, P. Kubat, A. Kleinová, M.D. Budimir, M.M. Mojsin, M.J. Stevanović, A. Annušová, Z. Špitalský and B.M. Todorović Marković. Nanomaterials 2022 Vol.12(22), pp. 1-17.
• Changes in Surface Characteristics of BOPP Foil after Treatment by Ambient Air Plasma Generated by Coplanar and Volume Dielectric Barrier Discharge
  P. Šrámková, Z. Kelar Tučeková, M. Fleischer, J. Kelar and D. Kováčik. Polymers 2021 Vol. 13(23), No. 4173, pp. 1-12.
• Rapid Atmospheric Pressure Ambient Air Plasma Functionalization of Poly(styrene) and Poly(ethersulfone) Foils
  J. Vida, M. Ilčíková, R. Přibyl and T. Homola. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing 2021 Vol. 41(3), pp. 841-854.
• The effect of ambient air plasma generated by coplanar and volume dielectric barrier discharge on the surface characteristics of polyamide foils
  V. Štěpánová, P. Šrámková, S. Sihelník, M. Stupavská, J. Jurmanová and D. Kováčik. Vacuum 2021 Vol. 183, pp. 1-9.
• White paper on the future of plasma science and technology in plastics and textiles
  U. Cvelbar, J. L. Walsh and M. Černák et al. Plasma Processes and Polymers 2019 Vol. 16(1), pp. 1-37.
• Effect of plasma treatment of polymeric tape carriers on wetting behaviour of aqueous ceramic tape casting slurry
  M. Trunec, P. Šťastný, J. Kelar and M. Pazderka. Ceramics International 2019 Vol. 45(7), pp. 9381-9385.

Polymer hollow objects and tubes

• Design and evaluation of plasma polymer deposition on hollow objects by electrical plasma generated from the liquid surface
  D. Pavliňák, O. Galmiz, M. Zemánek and M. Černák. Plasma Processes and Polymers 2018 Vol. 15(7), pp. 1-12.
• Plasma treatment of polyethylene tubes in continuous regime using surface dielectric barrier discharge with water electrodes
  O. Galmiz, M. Zemánek, D. Pavliňák and M. Černák. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 2018, Vol. 51(19), pp. 195201.
• Hydrophilization of outer and inner surfaces of Poly(vinylchloride) tubes using surface dielectric barrier dischargesgenerated in ambient air plasma
  O. Galmiz, D. Pavliňák, M. Zemánek, A. Brablec and M. Černák. Plasma Processes and Polymers 2017 Vol. 14(9).

Plasma treatment of metal or semiconductor surfaces

• Multi-hollow surface dielectric barrier discharge for plasma treatment of patterned silicon surfaces
  R. Krumpolec, V. Richter, M. Zemánek and T. Homola. Surfaces and Interfaces 2019 Vol. 16, pp. 181-187.

Plasma treatment of glass and ceramics (powders)

• Atmospheric-pressure air plasma sources for cleaning and activation of float soda-lime glass: effects and comparison
  S. Sihelník, R. Krumpolec, Z. Kelar Tučeková, J. Kelar, M. Stupavská, M. Černák and D. Kováčik. Surfaces and Interfaces 2023 Vol. 40, No. 103080, pp. 1-10.
• Laser-induced crystallization of anodic TiO2 nanotube layers
  H. Sopha, I. Mirza, H. Turčičová, D. Pavliňák, J. Michalička, M. Krbal, J. Rodriguez-Pereira, L. Hromádko, O. Novák, J. Mužík, M. Smrž, E. Kolíbalová, N. Goodfriend, N. M. Bulgakova, T. Mocek and J. M. Macák. RSC Advances 2020 Vol. 37(10), pp. 22137-22145.
• Improved microstructure of alumina ceramics prepared from DBD plasma activated powders
  V. Pouchlý, J. Ráheľ, T. Spusta, M. Ilčíková, D. Pavliňák, T. Morávek and K. Maca. European Ceramic Society 2019 Vol. 39(4), pp. 1297-1303.
• White paper on the future of plasma science for optics and glass
  M. Šimek, M. Černák, O. Kylian, R. Foest, D. Hegemann and R. Martini. Plasma Processes and Polymers 2019 Vol. 16(1) pp. 1-23.
• Glass bond adhesive strength improvement by DCSBD atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment
  A. Buček, A. Brablec, D. Kováčik, P. Sťahel and M. Černák. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 2017 Vol. 78 pp. 1-3.

Plasma assisted calcination of submicron fibers

• ZnO nanofibers prepared by plasma assisted calcination: Characterization and photocatalytic properties
  V. Medvecká, J. Surovčík, T. Roch, M. Zahoran, D. Pavliňák and D. Kováčik. Applied Surface Science 2022 Vol. 581 No. 152384, pp. 1-10.
• Preparation and characterization of alumina submicron fibers by plasma assisted calcination
  V. Medvecká, D. Kováčik, M. Stupavská, T. Roch, A. Kromka, R. Fajgar, A. Zahoranová and M. Černák. Ceramics International 2020 Vol. 46(14), pp. 22774-22780.
• Surface plasma treatment of the electrospun TiO2/PVP composite fibers in different atmospheres
  I. Shepa, E. Mudra, D. Pavliňák, V. Antal, J. Bednarcik, O. Milkovic, A. Kovalcikova and J. Dusza. Applied Surface Science 2020 Vol. 523, pp. 1-14.
• Atmospheric pressure plasma assisted calcination by the preparation of TiO2 fibers in submicron scale
  V. Medvecká, D. Kováčik, A. Zahoranová and M. Černák. Applied Surface Science 2018 Vol. 428, pp. 609-615.
• Development of Al2O3 electrospun fibers prepared by conventional sintering method or plasma assisted surface calcination
  E. Múdra, M. Strečková, D. Pavliňák, V. Medvecká, D. Kováčik, A. Kovalčíková, P. Zubko, V. Girman, Z. Danková, V. Koval and J. Dusza. Applied Surface Science 2017 Vol. 415, pp. 90-98.

Selective plasma etching in hydrogen containing working gases

• Selective Plasma Etching of Polymer-Metal Mesh Foil In Large-Area Hydrogen Atmospheric Pressure Plasma
  R. Krumpolec, J. Jurmanová, M. Zemánek, J. Kelar, D. Kováčik and M. Černák. Applied Sciences 2020 Vol. 10(20), pp. 7356.
• Atmospheric pressure plasma etching of silicon dioxide using diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge generated in pure hydrogen
  R. Krumpolec, J. Čech, J. Jurmanová, P. Ďurina and M. Černák. Surface & Coatings technology 2017 Vol. 309, pp. 301-308.

Surface modification of paper

• Modification of nanocellulose films in deep eutectic solvents using vinyl esters
  M. Lakovaara, J.A. Sirviö, R. Sliz, J. Vida, T. Homola and H. Liimatainen. Cellulose 2022 Vol.29(17), pp. 9073-9087.
• Surface modification of clay-coated paper by atmospheric-pressure plasma in air
  V. Štěpánová, D. Kováčik, M. Zemánek, M. Stupavská, Z. Kelar Tučeková and M. Černák. Surface and Interface Analysis 2020 Vol. 52 (12), pp. 840-844.
• Effect of atmospheric pressure plasma on surface modification of paper
  O. Galmiz, Z. Kelar Tučeková, J. Kelar, M. Zemánek, M. Stupavská, D. Kováčik and M. Černák. AIP Advances 2019 Vol. 9(10), pp. 105013-1 - 105013-7.
• Adhesive Properties of Silicone-Coated Release Liner Paper Enhanced by Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Pre- and Post-Treatment
  Z. Kelar Tučeková, O. Galmiz, J. Kelar, D. Kováčik, M. Stupavská, P. Šrámková, M. Zemánek, J. Vallade nad M. Černák. Coatings 2020 Vol. 10(11), p. 1-13.

Plasma treatment of wood and wood-plastic composites

• Plasma Treatment of Thermally Modified and Unmodified Norway Spruce Wood by Diffuse Coplanar Surface Barrier Discharge
  Z. Košelová, J. Ráheľ, O. Galmiz. Coatings 2021 Vol. 11(1):40, pp. 1-16.
• Cold atmospheric pressure plasma facilitated nano-structuring of thermally modified wood
  O. Galmiz, R. Talviste R. Panáček, D. Kováčik. Wood Science and Technology 2019 Vol. 53(6), pp. 1339-1352.
• Effect of DCSBD plasma treatment on surface properties of thermally modified wood
  R. Talviste, O. Galmiz, M. Stupavská, Z. Kelar Tučeková, K. Kaarna, D. Kováčik. Surface and Interfaces 2019 Vol. 16, pp. 8-14.
• Comparison of Adhesive Properties of Polyurethane Adhesive System and Wood-plastic Composites with Different Polymers after Mechanical, Chemical and Physical Surface Treatment
  B. Nečasová, P. Liška, J. Kelar and J. Šlanhof. Polymers 2019 Vol. 11(3), pp. 1-17.

Photonic and optoelectronic coatings in flexible electronics

• Nanocrystalline TiO₂/Ti₃C₂T_x MXene composites with a tunable work function prepared using atmospheric pressure oxygen plasma
  J. Vida, P. Gemeiner, M. Pavličková, M. Mazalová, P. Souček, D. Plašienka a T. Homola. Nanoscale 2023 Vol. 15(3), pp. 1289-1298.
• Low-Temperature Mineralisation of Titania-Siloxane Composite Layers
  T. Svoboda, M. Veselý, R. Bartoš, T. Homola and P. Dzik. Catalysts 2021 Vol. 11(1):50, pp. 1-13.
• Optimization of TiO2 Mesoporous Photoanodes Prepared by Inkjet Printing and Low-Temperature Plasma Processing
  T. Homola, Z. Ďurašova, M. Shekargoftar, P. Souček and P. Dzik. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing 2020 Vol. 40(5), pp. 1311-1330.
• A New Approach to the Crystallization of Perovskite Films by Cold Hydrogen Atmospheric Pressure Plasma
  M. Shekargoftar and T. Homola. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing 2020 Vol. 40(2), pp. 539-548.
• A Study on the Effect of Ambient Air Plasma Treatment on the Properties of Methylammonium Lead Halide Perovskite Films
  M. Shekargoftar, J. Jurmanová and T. Homola. Metals 2019 Vol. 9(9), pp. 1-11.
• Mineralization of flexible mesoporous TiO2 photoanodes using two low temperature dielectric barrier discharges in ambient air
  M. Shekargoftar, P. Dzik, Z. Durašová, M. Stupavská, D. Pavliňák and T. Homola. Contributions to Plasma Physics 2019 Vol. 59(1), pp. 102-110.
• Atmospheric dry hydrogen plasma reduction of inkjet-printed flexible graphene oxide electrodes
  T. Homola, J. Pospišil, R. Krumpolec, P. Souček, P. Dzik, M. Weiter and M. Černák. ChemSusChem 2018 Vol. 11(5), pp. 941-947.
• Low-Temperature (70 °C) Ambient Air Plasma-Fabrication of Inkjet-Printed Mesoporous TiO2 Flexible Photoanodes
  T. Homola, M. Shekargoftar, P. Dzik, R. Krumpolec, Z. Ďurašová, M. Veselý and M. Černák. Flexible and Printed Electronics 2017 Vol. 2(3).

Perovskite solar cells

• Rapid, low-temperature, air plasma sintering of mesoporous titania electron transporting layers in perovskite solar cells
  J. Vida, J. Pospisil, P. Souček, M. Weiter and T. Homola. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 2023 Vol. 263, pp. 1-7.
• Plasma-treatment applications for fabricating third-generation solar cells
  T. Homola and J. Pospíšil. Plasma at the Nanoscale 2022. A volume in Micro and Nano Technologies. Edited by: H. Song, T.A. Nguyen, A. Amrane, A.A. Assadi, G. Yasin. Book chapter, pp. 137-166. ISBN 978-0-323-89930-7.
• The effect of rapid atmospheric plasma treatment of FTO substrates on the quality of TiO2 blocking layers for printed perovskite solar cells
  M. Hvojnik, J. Vida, T. Homola, M. Pavličková, M. Hatala, K. Tomanová, M. Mikula, P. Gemeiner. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 2021 Vol. 131, No. 105850, pp. 1-8.
• Low‐Temperature and Rapid Deposition of an SnO2 Layer from a Colloidal Nanoparticle Dispersion for Use in Planar Perovskite Solar Cells
  M. Shekargoftar, J. Pospisil, M. Kratochvíl, J. Vida, P. Souček and T. Homola. Energy Technology 2021 Vol. 9(5), pp. 1-7.
• Perovskite Solar Cells with Low-Cost TiO2 Mesoporous Photoanodes Prepared by Rapid Low-Temperature (70 °C) Plasma Processing T. Homola, J. Pospisil, M. Shekargoftar, T. Svoboda, M. Hvojnik, P. Gemeiner, M. Weiter and Petr Dzik. ACS Appl. Energy Mater. 2020 Vol. 3(12), pp. 12009-12018.
• Surface Property Tuning of Methylammonium Lead Iodide by Plasma for Use in Planar Perovskite Solar Cells
  M. Shekargoftar, J. Pospíšil, J. Dugáček, M. Weiter and T. Homola. American Chemical Society 2020 Vol. 5(29), pp. 18384-18390.

Agriculture

• The Multi-Hollow Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge Usage for the Seeds' Treatment Aimed to the Dustiness Decrease of Free-Floating Particles from Agrochemicals
  P. Slavíček, V. Štěpánová, M. Fleischer, J. Kelar, Z. Kelar Tučeková, J. Jurmanová, M. Pazderka, V. Prášil and J. Prášil. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing 2023 Vol. 43, pp. 1887–1906.
• Atmospheric pressure plasma treatment of agricultural seeds of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) and pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) with effect on reduction of diseases and germination improvement
  V. Štěpánová, P. Slavíček, J. Kelar, J. Prášil, M. Smékal, M. Stupavská, J. Jurmanová and M. Černák. Plasma Processes and Polymers 2018 Vol. 15 (2), pp. 1-9.
• Optimization and influence of multi-hollow surface dielectric barrier discharge plasma operating conditions on the physical quality of peanut
  G. Gebremariam, S. Admassu, T. Berhanu, Z. Kelar Tučeková, R. Krumpolec and M. Černák. The European Physical Journal D 2019 Vol. 73 (5), pp. 1-16.

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH

Fundamental properties of DBD and parameters of generated plasma

• Different Grain Sizes of MgAl2O4 Doped Alumina and Its Influence on SPD, CDBD, and APTD
  R. Přibyl, J. Lexmaul, M. Pazderka, P. Šťastný, J. Kelar. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing 2024 in press.
• Complex characterisation of Cr-doped α-Al2O3 for DBD applications
  L. Švandová, M Pazderka, R. Přibyl, P. Šťastný, J. Kelar, Z. Kelar Tucekova, P. Slavíček, M. Trunec, M. Černák. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 2024 Vol. 57, pp. 175201.
• Aerosol-based multihollow surface DBD: a promising approach for nitrogen fixation
  J. Fujera, T. Homola, V. Jirásek, J. Ondráček, B. Tarabová, V. Prukner, M. Šimek. Plasma Sources Science and Technology 2024 Vol. 33, pp. 075002.
• Robust current peak detection method for dielectric barrier discharges
  M. Pazderka, R. Přibyl, M. Zemánek, J. Kelar, T. Plšek, Z. Tučeková and M. Černák. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 2021 Vol. 54(9), No. 095206, pp. 1-11.
• Streamer breakdown: cathode spot formation, Trichel pulses and cathode-sheath instabilities
  M. Černák, T. Hoder and Z. Bonaventura. Plasma Sources Science and Technology 2020 Vol. 29(1), pp. 1-31.
• Change of fundamental properties of dielectric barrier discharge due to the alumina-based barrier layer composition
  J. Kelar, R. Přibyl, M. Pazderka, Z. Kelar Tučeková, M. Zemánek and M. Černák. Vacuum 2020 Vol. 174, p. 1-5.
• Properties of MgAl2O4 doped alumina barrier layers for dielectric barrier discharge
  R. Přibyl, P. Stastny, M. Pazderka, J. Kelar, Z. Kelar Tučeková, M. Zemánek, M. Trunec and M. Černák. Journal of Physics D: Applied physics 2020 Vol. 53(50), pp. 1-11.
• Electrical properties of alumina-based ceramic barrier layers for dielectric barrier discharge
  M. Zemánek, R. Přibyl, J. Kelar, M. Pazderka, P. Stastny, J. Kúdelčík, M. Trunec and M. Černák. Plasma Sources Science and Technology 2019 Vol. 28(7), pp. 075001-075008.
• Coplanar surface barrier discharge ignited in water vapor - a selective source of OH radicals proved by (TA)LIF measurement
  V. Procházka, Z. Tučeková, P. Dvořák, D. Kováčik, P. Slavíček, A. Zahoranová and J. Voráč. Plasma Sources Science and Technology 2018 Vol. 27(1), pp. 1-11.
• Electron density in surface barrier discharge emerging at argon/water interface: quantification for streamers and leaders
  N. Cvetanovic, O. Galmiz, P. Synek, M. Zemánek, A. Brablec and T. Hoder. Plasma Sources Science and Technology 2018 Vol. 27(2), pp. 1-14.
• Areal homogeneity verification of plasma generated by diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge in ambient air at atmospheric pressure
  V. Štěpánová, J. Kelar, O. Galmiz, M. Zemánek, P. Slavíček, A. Buček and M. Černák. Contributions to Plasma Physics 2017 Vol. 57(4), pp. 182-189.

Thin films

• Modification of silicon-polyurethane-based sol–gel coatings through diverse plasma technologies: investigation of impact on surface properties
  S. Chwatal, F. Zažímal, V. Buršíková, R. Kaindl, T. Homola. New Journal of Chemistry 2024 Vol. 48, pp. 5232-5246.
• Structural and physical characterization of iron-oxide based inks for inkjet printing
  Y. Jirásková, F. Zažímal, J. Buršík, T. Svoboda, P. Dzik and T. Homola. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 2022 Vol. 562, pp. 1-11.
• The effect of secondary dopants on screen-printed PEDOT:PSS counter-electrodes for dye-sensitized solar cells
  P. Gemeiner, M. Pavličková, M. Hatala, M. Hvojnik, T. Homola and M. Mikula. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2022 Vol.139(15), pp. 1-10.
• Ellipsometry, reflectance, and photoluminescence of nanocrystalline CuCl thin films on silicon
  J. Humlíček, K. Kuldova, R. Krumpolec and D. C. Cameron. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B. 2019 Vol. 37(5), pp. 1-5.

Multi-hollow surface dielectric barrier discharge

• Solution to the perturbation of LIF measurements via photodissociation, OH measurement in atmospheric‐pressure multihollow DBD 
  P. Dvořák, V. Procházka, R. Krumpolec and M. Zemánek. Plasma Process Polymers 2020 Vol. 17.
• Multi-hollow surface dielectric barrier discharge: an ozone generator with flexible performance and supreme efficiency
  T. Homola, V. Prukner, P. Hoffer and M. Šimek. Plasma Sources Science and Technology 2020 Vol. 29(9), pp. 1-15.
• Photofragmentation laser-induced fluorescence of ozone: an in situ tool for precise mapping of ozone concentration in non-thermal plasmas
  J. Voráč, N. Britun, A. Nikiforov, R. Snyders, Ch. Leys, R. Krumpolec and M. Zemánek. Applied Physics Express 2019 Vol. 12(10), pp. 1-5.
• An Array of Micro-hollow Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharges for Large-Area Atmospheric-Pressure Surface Treatments
  T. Homola, R. Krumpolec, M. Zemánek, J. Kelar, P. Synek, T. Hoder and M. Černák. Plasma Chemistry Plasma Processing 2017 Vol. 37(4), pp. 1149-1163.

Ozone production

• Efficiency of Ozone Production in Coplanar Dielectric Barrier Discharge
  T. Homola, B. Pongrác, M. Zemánek and M. Šimek. Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing 2019 Vol. 39(5), pp. 1227-1242.

Atomic layer deposition (ALD)

• Atomic layer deposition of oxide coatings on porous metal and polymer structures fabricated by additive manufacturing methods (laser-based powder bed fusion, material extrusion, material jetting)
  R. Kaindl, T. Homola, A. Rastelli, A. Schwarz, A. Tarre, D. Kopp, A.M. Coclite, M. Görtler, B. Meier, B. Prettenthaler, M. Belegratis, J.M. Lackner and W. Waldhauser.
  Surfaces and Interfaces 2022 Vol. 34, pp. 1-10.
• 2D MoTe2 nanosheets by atomic layer deposition: Excellent photo- electrocatalytic properties
  R. Zazpe Mendioroz, H. Sopha, J. Charvot, R. Krumpolec, J. Rodriguez-Pereira, J. Michalička, J. Mistrík, D. Bača, M. Motola, F. Bureš and J. M. Macak. Applied Materials Today 2021 Vol. 23, No. 101017, pp. 1-11.
• Deposition of MoSe2 flakes using cyclic selenides
  J. Charvot, P. Zazpe, R. Krumpolec, J. Rodriguez-Pereira, D. Pavliňák, D. Pokorný, M. Klikar, V. Jelínková, J.M. Macak and F. Bureš. RSC Advances 2021, Vol. 11(36), pp. 22140-22147.
• Atomic Layer Deposition of MoSe2 Using New Selenium Precursors
  R. Zazpe, J. Charvot, R. Krumpolec, L. Hromadko, D. Pavliňák, F. Dvorak, P. Knotek, J. Michalicka, J. Přikryl, S. Ng, V. Jelínková, F. Bureš and J. M. Macák. FlatChem 2020 Vol. 21, pp. 1-10.
• Cyclic Silylselenides: Convenient Selenium Precursors for Atomic Layer Deposition
  J. Charvot, D. Pokorný, R. Zazpe, R. Krumpolec, D. Pavliňák, L. Hromádko, J. Přikryl, J. Rodriguez-Pereira, M. Klikar, V. Jelínková, J. M. Macak, F. Bureš. ChemPlusChem 2020 Vol. 85, pp. 576-579.
• 2D MoS2 nanosheets on 1D anodic TiO2 nanotube layers: efficient co-catalyst for liquid and gas phase photocatalysis
  M. Motola, M. Baudys, R. Zazpe, M. Krbal, J. Michalička, J. Rodriguez-Pereira, D. Pavliňák, J. Přikryl, L. Hromádko, H. Sopha, J. Krýsa and J. M. Macák. Nanoscale 2019 Vol. 11(48), pp. 23126-23131.
• Catalytic Performance of Ag2O and Ag Doped CeO2 Prepared by Atomic Layer Deposition for Diesel Soot Oxidation
  T. Ivanova, T. Homola, A. Bryukvin and D. C. Cameron. Coatings 2018 Vol. 8(7), pp. 237-252.
• Structural and Optical Properties of Luminescent Copper (I) Chloride Thin Films Deposited by Sequentially Pulsed Chemical Vapour Deposition
  R. Krumpolec, T. Homola, D. C. Cameron, J. Humlíček, O. Caha, K. Kuldová, R. Zazpe, J. Přikryl and J. M. Macak. Coatings 2018 Vol. 8(10), pp. "369-1"-"369-16".
• Surface chemistry and initial growth of Al2O3 on plasma modified PTFE studied by ALD
  R. Krumpolec, D. C. Cameron, T. Homola and M. Černák. Surfaces and Interfaces 2017 Vol. 6, pp. 223-228.
• Optical characterization of hafnia films deposited by ALD on copper cold-rolled sheets by difference ellipsometry
  D. Franta, M. Kotilainen, R. Krumpolec and I. Ohlídal. Applied Surface Science 2017 Vol. 421, pp. 420-423.
• Hafnium oxide thin films as a barrier against copper diffusion in solar absorbers
  M. Kotilainen, R. Krumpolec, D. Franta, P. Souček, T. Homola, D. C. Cameron and P. Vuoristo. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 2017 Vol. 166, pp. 140-146.

Graphene synthesis

• Fast, scalable, and environmentally friendly method for production of stand-alone ultrathin reduced graphene oxide paper
  F. Zelenák, M. Kováčová, Z. Moravec, M. Černák and R. Krumpolec. Carbon 2023 Vol. 215, No. 118436, pp. 1-10.
• High conductive rGO sheets fabricated by mild, low-cost and scalable plasma-triggered reduction-exfoliation of 3D aerogel-like graphene oxide
  R. Krumpolec, F. Zelenák, T. Kolářová, Z. Moravec and M. Černák. FlatChem 2022 Vol. 35, No. 100403, pp. 1-6.
• Microwave plasma-based high temperature dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons and alcohols as a single route to highly efficient gas phase synthesis of freestanding graphene
  O. Jašek, J. Toman, M. Šnírer, J. Jurmanová, V. Kudrle, J. Michalička, D. Všianský and D. Pavliňák. Nanotechnology 2021 Vol. 32(50) No. 505608.
• On the transition of reaction pathway during microwave plasma gas-phase synthesis of graphene nanosheets: From amorphous to highly crystalline structure
  J. Toman, O. Jašek, M. Šnírer, D. Pavliňák, Z. Navrátil, J. Jurmanová, S. Chudják, F. Krčma, V. Kudrle and J. Michalička. Plasma Processes and Polymers 2021 Vol. 18(8),
  No. 2100008, pp. 1-22.

Electrospraying

• Effects of corona space charge polarity and liquid phase ion mobility on the shape and velocities of water jets in the spindle jet and precession modes of water electro-spray
  B. Pongrác, F. Krčma, L. Dostál, H. Kim, T. Homola and Z. Machala. Journal of Aerosol Science 2016 Vol. 101, pp. 196-206.

Analytical properties of the radiofrequency plasma pencil (atomic emission spectrometry)

• Effects of acid, sodium and its salt counterions on the atomic emission of copper and zinc in plasma pencil
  M. Dvořáková, A. Hrdlička, P. Slavíček and V. Kanický. Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry 2019 Vol. 34(12), pp. 2451-2458.

Mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS, LDI QIT TOFMS) and other analytical techniques

• Influence of sample surface topography on laser ablation process
  Z. Salajková, M. Holá, D. Procházka, J. Ondráček, D. Pavliňák, L. Čelko, F. Gregar, P. Šperka, P. Pořízka, V. Kanický, A. De Giacomo and J. Kaiser. Talanta 2021 Vol. 222, pp. 1-9.
• The effect of nanoparticle presence on aerosol formation during nanoparticle-enhanced laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
  M. Holá, Z. Salajková, A. Hrdlička, J. Ondráček, K. Novotný, D. Pavliňák, M. Vojtíšek-Lom, L. Čelko, P. Pořízka, V. Kanický, D. Procházka, J. Novotný and J. Kaiser. Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry 2020 Vol. 35(12), pp. 2893-2900.
• LA-ICP-MS analysis of metal layers on samples of cultural heritage
  E. Vaníčková, M. Holá, K. Rapouch, D. Pavliňák, R. Kopecká and V. Kanický. Chemical Papers 2019 Vol. 73(12), pp. 2923-2936.
• Laser Desorption Ionization Quadrupole Ion Trap Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry of AumFen+/– Clusters Generated from Gold-Iron Nanoparticles and their Giant Nanoflowers. Electrochemical and/or Plasma Assisted Synthesis
  R. M. Mawale, M. V. Ausekar, D. Pavliňák, O. Galmiz, P. Kubáček and J. Havel. Journal of The American Society for Mass Spectrometry 2017 Vol. 28(2), pp. 215-223.
• Application of imaging spectroscopic reflectometry for characterization of gold reduction from organometallic compound bymeans of plasma jet technology
  J. Vodák, D. Nečas, D. Pavliňák, J. M. Macák, T. Řičica, R. Jambor and M. Ohlídal. Applied Surface Science 2017 Vol. 396, pp. 284-290.