Czech scientists have developed a new way to store energy in batteries
Nitrogen-Doped Graphene: A Breakthrough in Noble Gas Separation
Graphene Week marks the 20th anniversary of graphene’s discovery
Nanocon conference held for the sixteenth time, again under the patronage of Radek Zbořil
Atomic Antibiotics Developed by Czech Scientists Counter Bacterial Resistance
“It's exciting to see real-world chemistry,” says a high school student visiting CATRIN
Scientists Unveil Challenges and Opportunities in Designing Carbon Dots for Photocatalysis
New graphene-based sensor enhances temperature monitoring reliability
Application project to verify the efficacy of iron nitride nanoparticles in real-life conditions
Czech scientists develop nanorobots that can remove microplastics from water
Covalent organic frameworks can play a key role in sustainable energy storage
Thanks to his successes at CATRIN, the young scientist has been awarded a position at the prestigious University of Oxford
NANO4TARMED held a final conference to review results
CATRIN scientists are the first to use graphene ink for cheap and affordable sensor printing
Research.com pronounces UP a domestic leader in materials science thanks to CATRIN scientists
CATRIN enters a European project to develop batteries of a new generation
TECHSCALE meeting at CATRIN
TECHSCALE ISAB elects Paolo Fornasiero as its chairman
We are saying our last goodbye to Jan Belza
Unique butterfly-shaped magnetic graphene nanoparticle combines two concepts of magnetism formation
Innovation at the Nanoscale: Unveiling Next-Generation of Carbon Nanodot suprastructures
Thanks to the cooperation with CATRIN, a prototype device utilizing iron nanoparticles will contribute to the cleaning of the Bogotá river
Single-atom catalysts as a solution to water contamination
Researchers Enhanced Ammonia Production Process
Patrik Schmuki has won the prestigious Heinz Gerischer Prize
Italian PhD student gaining knowledge and skills for his research at CATRIN
CATRIN is coordinating a Horizon project to develop an innovative system for early and simple detection of Alzheimer's disease
Scientists propose a sustainable way of two-dimensional iron oxide production
The SAN4Fuel workshop ignited fresh ideas for further collaboration
Computational chemists from CATRIN throw light on molecular photoswitching
Czech scientists continue to push the boundaries of imaging techniques
My dream is a biomass catalytic converter
CATRIN scientists join brain implant research to test safety of graphene materials
Carbon dots can be used for light-induced hydrogen peroxide production
Revolutionary TA CR project to pioneer the world’s first portable Mössbauer spectrometer designed specifically for industrial applications
Olomouc Scientist Awarded Prestigious ERC Grant for Groundbreaking Graphene Ink Research
CATRIN Researchers Advance Colloidal Plasmonic Nanomaterials
Supercapacitors must be powerful yet environmentally friendly
NanoEnviCZ offers services for material and environmental research
The Crystal4skin project will focus on nanocrystal medicines administered through the skin
CATRIN-RCPTM Award goes to three young scientists
Czech Chemical Society appreciated Radek Zbořil's accomplishments
CATRIN is interested in deepening cooperation with Israel
Scientists associated with CATRIN succeed in Research.com ranking
Talented scientist headed to Cambridge University to pursue her dream
CATRIN scientists contributed to the discussion on antibiotic resistance
Breakthrough technology will exploit waste from biodiesel production and improve fuel properties
How to prevent another energy or environmental crisis? Atomic engineering and international collaboration provide solution
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Individual Fellowship to support zinc-ion battery development
World renowned chemist will bring new scientists and research topics to Olomouc
CATRIN is part of a national centre of competence focused on polymers
Thanks to the new nanomaterial, the detection of antibiotic residues in water can be quick and simple
Thanks to a Junior Star project, Bruno de la Torre will start his own experimental group
I hope that "my" nanomaterials will be useful
Italian student gained experience not only in testing organometallic complexes
The SUSNANO project is in full swing
From laboratory to prototype. Research in the field of energy storage supported by a prestigious European grant
The Neuron Prize Goes to World-Renowned Computational Chemist, Pavel Hobza
Solving stability problems of relevant graphene derivatives
A nanomaterial from Olomouc could eradicate heavy metals from water
The prestigious EIC project grant has just started
With each new discovery comes joy and excitement
Veronika Šedajová wins the Jean-Marie Lehn Prize for Chemistry
The article in Advanced Materials is among the top ten most-read
Michal and Rostislav Langer are Talents of the year
Imaging of the sigma hole wins the Werner von Siemens Award
Czech–French Project to Support Wetlands Remediation by Iron Nanoparticles
RCPTM participated in two projects awarded in the contest Vizionáři 2021
New nanomaterial boosts green hydrogen production through specific transformation of alcohols from biomass
Breakthrough in the fight against energy crisis—Czech scientists make chemicals and industrial products from sun and minerals
International Winter School on Bioelectronics welcomed scientists from CATRIN
The development of energy storage devices will be supported by a European grant—unique in the Czech Republic
CATRIN builds collaboration with Colombian Scientists
Nitrogen-doped graphene is suitable for use in supercapacitors
CATRIN - Postdoctoral fellowship programme
Physical chemist Otyepka wins his third ERC grant. It targets lithium-sulfur batteries
International project with CATRIN’s participation addresses neuroblastoma immunotherapy
A new nanomaterial that may reduce the manufacturing cost of pharmaceuticals and chemicals resembles the surface of Mars
Students focus on detection of breast cancer markers
Graphene acid makes lithium-ion batteries more efficient
Defects as chemical traps to anchor metal atoms—a way to a new generation of photocatalysts
NANOBIOWAT receives honorary mention in Vizionáři 2021
Tomas Malina wins postdoc position at Karolinska Institute
New graphene-based electrode material protected by European patent
Scientists used computer experiments to model lipids in COVID-19 vaccines
Radek Zbořil and Rajender Varma — Highly Cited Researchers 2021
CATRIN scientists prepare a special issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Patrik Schmuki is the laureate of the prestigious Natta Award 2020
Czech scientists become first to observe an inhomogeneous electron charge distribution on an atom
CATRIN and Fort Science held lectures for the Week of the Academy of Sciences
Nanocon 2021 focused on nanomaterials for electronics
CATRIN’s cleaning tablets win first prize at Transfera Technology Day 2021
Charles University awards Pavel Hobza a gold medal
Nanomaterial developed in Olomouc helps to detect beef meat adulteration
Nano4tarmed: looking for 5 PhD. “superstudents”
Michal Langer wins the Jean-Marie Lehn Prize
Researchers‘ Night at CATRIN exceeded expectations
Do nanomaterials harm living cells? We know how to test this reliably
The solubility of fullerene as a result of a special bond
Covalent Graphene-MOF Hybrids are Efficient Chemiresistive Gas Sensors
Fourth-generation Mössbauer spectrometers to be put into practice by a spin-off company
New material for supercapacitors proves highly stable and eco-friendly
I am grateful for the valuable experience I gained at a prestigious university in the USA
Scientists develop first lead-free perovskite luminescent solar concentrator
The ‘Water’ exhibition will be in Olomouc
Tomáš Malina investigates whether nanomaterials are used safely
Theoretical calculations unlock secrets of carbon dots
New open positions
Scientists developed highly efficient nanomaterial for theranostic application
Olomouc scientists developed a new way to prevent bacterial resistance
Special issue on single-atom catalysts with dual CATRIN participation
‘Effervescent tablets’ with iron nanoparticles purify water in record time
Scientists find a way to efficiently use sulfur in lithium batteries
Grant Agency of the Czech Republic financially supported research of biologically active complexes by granting two projects
Solar nanofurnace can remove toxic gases, generate steam and produce nanomaterials
Scientists propose using carbon dots in lung cancer screening
Graphene acid—a new recipe for removing heavy metals and extracting noble metals from water
Jobs and Career
New material (not only) for nanofibre face masks has been designed in Olomouc
Veronika Šedajová gains experience in a top laboratory at Drexel University
A prestigious European project to research targeted treatments for osteosarcoma has started
CATRIN is led by physical chemist Pavel Banáš
Highly Cited Researchers list features again representatives from Olomouc
Michal Otyepka is a member of GACR Scientific Advisory Board
Covid-19 fresh information
Review article targets the mechanical properties of MXenes
Thanks to Martin Pykal’s great hobby, RCPTM’s images decorate scientific journal covers
CATRIN Reactor offered topics ranging from cannabis to pharmaceuticals
Nanobiowat receives the highest mark
A new strategy will allow the synthesis of novel polymers
Scientists expanded the spectrum of anticancer agents by including the third generation of copper coordination compounds
UP Endowment Fund has supported the development of a new generation solar installation
CATRIN can push back the boundaries of Czech science―even competitors agree
Palacký University is to integrate its scientific capacities into a new higher education institute, the statute of which has just been approved by the Academic Senate
Magnetic nanoparticles for Covid-19 testing in practical applications
Scientists have found new opportunities for microscopic investigation of materials
Several publications from RCPTM are among the top 10 per cent of the most downloaded papers
Purple carbon dots increase the sensitivity of silicon detectors
Nanoballs for testing and sanitizer production — RCPTM responses to Covid-19
Czech scientists contribute to the development of one-dimensional non-metallic conductors
Professor Zbořil is a member of the editorial board of the VIEW journal
A prestigious European grant to support international collaboration in cancer research goes to RCPTM
New website provides instructions for preparing disinfection as well as advice on how to prevent coronavirus infection
RCPTM has prepared disinfection for Klokánek, hospice, children's home or health care workers in Litovel
Covid-19 Measures and recommendations in English
Successful collaboration continues, with new directions to take
The investigation of the NPU receives the highest mark
Another ERC grant goes to RCPTM, first of its kind
UP Academic Senate approves the establishment of a new university institute
Representatives of National Science Foundation visit RCPTM
RCPTM lends Colombia a helping hand with treating its water
Scientists have developed cheap and available material for supercapacitors
RCPTM features strongly again in the Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list
Science and Technology Week with RCPTM participation
Czech–British workshop on nanomaterials with RCPTM participation
National Sustainability Programme ended, with results exceeding original commitments
Nanocon conference will focus on nanomaterials for the energy industry
ERC CZ grant will support the development of a new class of catalysts
Scientists have extended the spectrum of anticancer agents by including new gold complexes
NANOBIOWAT has started to review its research activities
Chemically modified 2D materials can act as toxic blades for water organisms
Chemists develop unique tantalum complexes with anticancer activity
A new microscope will allow RCPTM to rank with top European scientific centres
Michal Otyepka substitutes for Radek Zbořil
Plant Biotechnology: Green for Good V conference has stimulated collaborative research of nano- and biotechnologies
Werner von Siemens Award introduces novelty into its rules
RCPTM will take part in a conference for plant biologists
Congratulations to the chemist Josef Michl on his birthday
Beller: Catalysis is a route to sustainable development on Earth
RCPTM made a contribution to the exhibition entitled ‘Water and Civilization’
Scientists from Olomouc accelerate chemical reactions with a single atom
Matthias Beller will speak as part of Rudolf Zahradník Lecture Series
Ways to overcome bacterial resistance to antibiotics are sought worldwide. Scientists in Olomouc bet on nanosilver
Contemporary Chemistry lecture series concludes with a lecture on democracy
Carbon dots assist in human stem cell imaging
Hajdúch: ‘You must be prepared for defeats when developing pharmaceuticals’
Prestigious grant EXPRO will enable researchers to tune properties of molecules via 2D materials
RCPTM researchers significantly contribute to progress made on carbon nanostructures
Contemporary Chemistry lecture series continues—RCPTM Director to introduce the world of carbon nanostructures
A world-renowned chemist comes back to RCPTM after a year to foster collaboration
Scientists have provided new insights into interaction of proteins with RNA
Decoding plant genome is first topic of Contemporary Chemistry lecture series
Academic Senate of Palacký University approves proposal to integrate research centres
The Contemporary Chemistry Lecture Series Draws Attention to Science in Olomouc and its Success
RCPTM had its representative in the official Czech delegation at nano tech 2019
Jiří Žák: RCPTM plays fair, that’s what matters most
Experts shared their knowledge during a workshop on drug design
Scientific Attaché of The French Embassy visits RCPTM
The chemistry in Olomouc produces remarkably successful publications
RCPTM Award 2018 Winners announced!
Four researchers on the Highly Cited Researchers 2018 list are from RCPTM
The article on novel 2D composites for effective electrochemical water splitting belongs to the most successful ones
Nanocon conference celebrated its 10th anniversary
The physical chemist Aleš Panáček has won a ‘President’s Prize’ of GACR
New way to control the magnetic and electronic properties of molecules
Weile Yan’s visit from Texas Tech University.
Zdeněk Dvořák has resigned his membership of the Bioethical Commission
Scientists report progress in the development of non-metallic magnet
New carbon material developed for electrical energy storage
Professor Gogotsi from Drexel University introduced MXenes
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the movement and structure of ion hydrates
Helping emerging biotechnologies and nanotechnologies go from the lab to the marketplace
Bacterial resistance to silver nanoparticles can be overcome
RCPTM succeeded in a prestigious grant competition Excellence in Research