Browsing by Author "Mrlik, M."
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Anti-corrosive and oil sensitive coatings based on epoxy/polyaniline/magnetite-clay composites through diazonium interfacial chemistry
Jlassi K.; Radwan A.B.; Sadasivuni K.K.; Mrlik M.; Abdullah A.M.; Chehimi M.M.; Krupa I.... more authors ... less authors ( Nature Publishing Group , 2018 , Article)Epoxy polymer nanocomposites filled with magnetite (Fe3O4) clay (B), named (B-DPA-PANI@Fe3O4) have been prepared at different filler loading (0.1, 0.5, 1, 3, 5 wt. %). The surface modification of clay by polyaniline (PANI) ... -
Controllably coated graphene oxide particles with enhanced compatibility with poly(ethylene-co-propylene) thermoplastic elastomer for excellent photo-mechanical actuation capability
Osicka J.; Mrlik M.; Ilcikova M.; Krupa I.; Sobol?iak P.; Plach? T.; Mosn�?ek J.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)This paper reports the utilization of the controllable coating via SI-ATRP technique as a promising approach for controlling stimuli-responsive capabilities of graphene oxide (GO) based nanocomposites. Various polymer ... -
Electrospun Copolyamide Mats Modified by Functionalized Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes
Sobolciak P.; Tanvir A.; Popelka A.; Spitalsky Z.; Mrlik M.; Krupa I.... more authors ... less authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2019 , Article)In this article, we report the preparation and properties of electro-conductive mats based on the commercial copolyamide (Vestamelt X1010) and multiwall carbon nanotubes functionalized by amino groups. Vestamelt X1010 is ... -
Electrospun PVDF graphene oxide composite fibre mats with tunable physical properties.
Issa, A.A.; Al-Maadeed, M.A.A.S.; Mrlik, M.; Luyt, A.S. ( Springer Verlag , 2016 , Article)This article is aimed at a basic physical characterization of electrospun PVDF/graphene oxide (GO) composite non-woven fibre mats. The morphological characterization of the prepared fabrics was performed via SEM investigations. ... -
Foamy phase change materials based on linear low-density polyethylene and paraffin wax blends
Popelka, A.; Sobolciak, P.; Mrlik, M.; Nogellova, Z.; Chodak, I.; Ouederni, M.; Al-Maadeed, M.A.; Krupa, I.... more authors ... less authors ( Springer Nature , 2018 , Article)Foamy phase-change materials (FPCMs) based on linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) blended with 30 wt.% of paraffin wax (W) were successfully prepared for the first time. The advantage of these materials is their double ... -
Identification of Molecular Fluorophore as a Component of Carbon Dots able to Induce Gelation in a Fluorescent Multivalent-Metal-Ion-Free Alginate Hydrogel
Kasak P.; Danko M.; Zavahir S.; Mrlik M.; Xiong Y.; Yousaf A.B.; Lai W.-F.; Krupa I.; Tkac J.; Rogach A.L.... more authors ... less authors ( Nature Publishing Group , 2019 , Article)We introduce a simple approach to fabricate fluorescent multivalent metal ion-free alginate hydrogels, which can be produced using carbon dots accessible from natural sources (citric acid and L-cysteine). Molecular fluorophore ... -
Investigation of the physico-mechanical properties of electrospun PVDF/cellulose nanofibers.
Issa, A.A.; Al-Maadeed, M.; Luyt, A.S.; Mrlik, M.; Hassan, M.K. ( Wiley , 2016 , Article)The electro-activity and mechanical properties of PVDF depends mainly on the b-phase content and degree of crystallinity. In this study, cellulose fibers were used to improve these characteristics. This could be achieved ... -
Light-Responsive Hybrids Based on Carbon Nanotubes with Covalently Attached PHEMA- g-PCL Brushes
Mosnackova, K.; Mrlik, M.; Micusik, M.; Kleinova, A.; Sasinkova, V.; Popelka, A.; Opalkova Siskova, A.; Kasak, P.; Dworak, C.L.; Mosnacek, J.... more authors ... less authors ( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article)Carbon nanotube (CNT)-based materials allow for the direct conversion of light into heat and then into mechanical force in the so-called photo-mechanical effect. This effect has been observed almost solely in the form of ... -
Piezoresponse, mechanical, and electrical characteristics of synthetic spider silk nanofibers
Shehata N.; Kandas I.; Hassounah I.; Sobol?iak P.; Krupa I.; Mrlik M.; Popelka A.; Steadman J.; Lewis R.... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI AG , 2018 , Article)This work presents electrospun nanofibers from synthetic spider silk protein, and their application as both a mechanical vibration and humidity sensor. Spider silk solution was synthesized from minor ampullate silk protein ... -
Smart non-woven fiber mats with light-induced sensing capability
Krupa I.; Sobol?iak P.; Mrlik M. ( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)This article is focused on the facile procedure for 2D graphene oxide (GO) fabrication, utilizing reversible de-activation polymerization approach and therefore enhanced compatibility with surrounding polymer matrix. Such ... -
Sulfobetaines Meet Carboxybetaines: Modulation of Thermo- and Ion-Responsivity, Water Structure, Mechanical Properties, and Cell Adhesion
Danko M.; Kronekova Z.; Mrlik M.; Osicka J.; Bin Yousaf A.; Mihalova A.; Tkac J.; Kasak P.... more authors ... less authors ( American Chemical Society , 2019 , Article)A procedure for the preparation of copolymers bearing sulfobetaine and carboxybetaine methacrylic-based monomers by free-radical polymerization is described and discussed. A combination of monomers affects the upper critical ... -
TiO2/Halloysite hybrid filler reinforced epoxy nanocomposites
VijayanPP.; TanvirA.; MrlikM.; UrbanekM.; Al-MaadeedM. ( John Wiley and SonsInc. , 2018 , Article)TiO2 nanoparticles and Halloysite nanotubes were used together to modify epoxy matrix. They were introduced into the matrix using two different approaches: (a) both TiO2 nanoparticles and Halloysite nanotubes were incorporated ...