Head of the Section: Reinis Drunka
RTU institute Of Inorganic Chemistry
Phone: 28356629
e-mail: reinis.drunka@rtu.lv
1. The main activities
This section links together scientists and researchers who are focused on the nanopowders and use of the technical ceramics, and preparation of nanostructured materials:
- Preparation of nanopowders and their characteristics;
- Special technical ceramic and nanostructured materials;
- Ultra-disperse and refractory materials.
Services:
- Testing and evaluation of properties for nanomaterials ceramics and powders;
- Consultancy and technical assistance for nanomaterials manufacturers;
- Expertise services.
2. Producers
- A/S„NEOMAT”, www.neomat.lv
- SIA „Plazma, Keramika, Tehnoloģija”, www.plazmaker.lv
3. Research institutions
- RTU aģentūra „RTU Neorganiskās ķīmijas institūts”, www.nki.lv;
- RTU Silikātu materiālu institūts, www.smi.lv;
- LU Cietvielu fizikas institūts, www.cfi.lv;
- RTU Biomedicīnas inženierzinātņu un nanotehnoloģiju institūts;
- LU Ķīmiskās fizikas institūts;
- LU Mikroskopijas un nanotehnoloģiju centrs.
4. Participation in projects
- EUROSTARS E!6237 project “Development of Series Production Technology of Faceted Cutting Inserts based on Ceramic Nano-Composites using FAST/SPS Method (SeProFAST)”
- Collaborative project “LONGLIFE” under the Seventh Framework Program (grant agreement No: 280741) started. The aim of project is development of advanced multifunctional zirconia ceramics for long-lasting implants
- ERAF project “Nanostructured catalysts and technologies for biodiesel production”
- LZP grant Nr. 327/2012 “Boron containing nanopowder synthesis in plasma and material production in spark plasma process”
- ESF project„ Elaboration of new methods of receiving of refractory nanopowders compounds and nanostructural composite materials”, Nr. 2009/0215/1DP/1.1.1.2.0/09/APIA/VIAA/082.
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