DEPARTMENT OF ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS NB-10


Head of Department: Prof. Andrzej Czerwiński, D.Sc.
tel.: +48 (22) 568 24 43,
e-mail: andrzej.czerwinski(at)ichp.pl

• Electrochemical Energy Sources Group

• Fuel Cells Group

• Battery Utilization and Recycling Group

• Spectroscopy and Molecular Modeling Group

• Inorganic and Organic Silikon Compounds Group

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Electrochemical Energy Sources Group

Head: Prof. Andrzej Czerwiński, D.Sc.
tel.: +48 (22) 568 24 43,
e-mail: andrzej.czerwinski(at)ichp.pl

Research interests

• New electrode materials. Designing special new electrode materials for common electrochemical batteries enables increasing their performance and lowering costs. Our group investigates the possibilities to use reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC^®) to build batteries of high energy density, designs multi-component noble metal alloys for use in oxygen-reducing cathodes and light organic fuel oxidizing anodes as well as for hydrogen storage in metal hydride cells and fuel cells.

• Zinc-manganese cell modification. Zinc-manganese batteries hold the lion's share of the world batteries market. The group works on a modified-construction zinc-manganese battery that will be characterized by an increased energy density and by a flattened discharge curve.

• Study of electrochemical properties of MnO₂. The knowledge of electrochemical processes of MnO₂ is key for improvement of zinc-manganese cells' performance. Our group investigates these processes occurring at various electrode substrates.

• Rechargeable acidic zinc-manganese cell. Traditional zinc-manganese batteries cannot be recharged. A purpose of our group is to construct an acidic zinc-manganese battery capable of being recharged a couple of tens of times.

Experience

• Fundamental research related to preparing electrodes and carrying electrode processes relevant for various electrochemical power sources.

• Construction and investigation of complete batteries, both single-use and rechargeable.

Major achievements

• Patents, patent applications and numerous scientific papers (see below).

• Technology of depositing metals on light substrates, distinguished technology at the "Polish Product of the Future 2000" contest hosted by the Polish Prime Minister.

• Design of a modified zinc-manganese battery (two silver medals at Eureka 2002 in Brussels and IENA 2002 in Nurnberg and two gold medals in Geneva, 2003 and at ITEX 2003 in Malaysia).

Cooperation sought

• We are interested in cooperation with all parties willing to use our technologies and design solutions in the field of zinc-manganese batteries.

• In the field of new electrode materials we seek research cooperation with other electrochemical R&D groups.

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Fuel Cells Group

Head: Dr. Piotr Piela
tel.: +48 (22) 568 29 08
e-mail: piotr.piela(at)ichp.pl

Research interests

• Low-temperature fuel cells. Low temperature fuel cells convert the energy of ecological fuels directly into electrical energy with high intrinsic efficiency. Our group focuses on construction and characterization of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) fueled directly by gaseous hydrogen or light organic molecules.

• Electrochemical fuel cell-type reactors for making chemicals. In the case of electron-transfer reactions leading to high-value chemical products or products that cannot be obtained non-electrochemically it is worthwhile to carry them in electrochemical reactors. The group builds and tests energy-efficient fuel cell-type electrochemical reactors, which can generate useful chemical compounds and electrical energy, simultaneously.

• Electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and light organic fuel oxidation. Our group works together with the Electrochemical Power Sources Group in search for efficient electrocatalysts for low-temperature fuel cells.

More info:
dr Piotr Piela
tel. +48 (22) 568 29 08,
e-mail: piotr.piela(at)ichp.pl
prof. dr hab. Andrzej Czerwiński
tel. +48 (22) 568 24 43,
e-mail: andrzej.czerwinski(at)ichp.pl

Experience

• Construction of high-performance DMFC (direct methanol fuel cell) and H₂-PEFC (hydrogen-fueled polymer electrolyte fuel cell) fuel cells.

• Construction of fuel cell-type reactors for making hydrogen peroxide and hydroxylamine sulfate.

• Mathematical modeling of electrochemical reactors.

• Building and programming custom electrochemical test stations.

Major achievements

• Successful demonstration of a 3 - 7% wt. alkaline hydrogen peroxide production in a fuel cell-type generator from gaseous hydrogen and oxygen with >90% current efficiency.

• Efficient and safe utilization method of free and complexed cyanide.

• Construction of a computerized test station for fuel cells and electrochemical reactors up to 600W (120A DC).

• Patents and scientific papers (see below).

Cooperation sought

• We are open for cooperation with R&D institutions and groups developing new materials for polymer electrolyte fuel cells. In particular, we are interested in high-temperature electrolyte membranes (e.g. up to 160^oC) and electrolyte membranes having low permeability of light organic fuels and simultaneous high proton conductivity. We are also interested in high-performance, low-cost electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction and hydrogen/light organic fuel oxidation.

• We seek parties interested in the technology of hydrogen peroxide from fuel cell-type reactor, beneficially their end-users, which would be willing to participate in further development of the technology aimed at improving the energy efficiency of the reactor.

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Battery Utilization and Recycling Group

Head: Dr. Zbigniew Rogulski
Tel. +48 (22) 568 24 47
e-mail: zbigniew.rogulski(at)ichp.pl

Research interests

• Recycling and utilization of electrochemical power sources. The adjustment of Polish legislation regarding waste management including used and expired batteries, to the directives of the European Union has created a need for battery utilization and recycling methods. Our group develops a hydro-metallurgic method of elements recovery from zinc-manganese batteries. We also participate in an informational and educational campaign focused on acting legislation, risks associated with presence of batteries in communal waste, and benefits of battery recovery and recycling.

• Construction of improved cells with manganese cathodes. The high environmental burden associated with used batteries can be efficiently relieved by designing batteries of high capacity as well as batteries that can be recharged, which extends their service life. The group cooperates with the Electrochemical Power Sources Group in developing better-performing cells and batteries.

More info:
Head: Dr. Zbigniew Rogulski
tel. +48 (22) 568 24 47
e-mail: zbigniew.rogulski(at)ichp.pl
prof. dr hab. Andrzej Czerwiński
tel. +48 (22) 568 24 43,
e-mail: andrzej.czerwinski(at)ichp.pl

Experience

• Basic research in electrochemical separation methods of metals and their compounds from batteries using various electrode substrates (RVC^®, GC, Pt, Au, Fe, Pb, PbO₂, graphite).

• Construction and study of cells and batteries.

Major achievements

• Development of a blueprint for a modular zinc-manganese battery recycling line with mechanical steel recovery.

• Development of a system for spectroelectrochemical studies based on reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC^®).

• Scientific papers (see below).

Cooperation sought

• We are interested in cooperation with R&D groups doing materials recycling from various consumer galvanic cells.

• We seek partners for industrial implementation of battery recovery and recycling technology in Poland.

• We seek partners for organizing informational and educational campaigns aimed at increasing the knowledge of environmental and technical management issues associated with used batteries.

Scientific papers

1. M. Grdeń, A. Paruszewska, A. Czerwiński: "Electrosorption of carbon dioxide on Pd-Pt alloys", J. Electroanal. Chem., 2001, 502, 91.

2. P. Piela, P.K. Wrona: "Modeling the electrical behavior of an alkaline hydrogen peroxide generating flow-through electrochemical reactor", J. Phys. Chem. B, 2001, 105, 1494.

3. J. Kleperis, G. Wójcik, A. Czerwiński, J. Skowroński, M. Kopczyk, M. Bełtowska-Brzezińska: "Electrochemical behavior of metal hydrides", J. Solid State Electr., 2001, 5, 229 (a review).

4. K. Kumierczyk , M. Łukaszewski, Z. Rogulski, H. Siwek, J. Kotowski, A. Czerwiński: "Electrochemical behavior of Pt-Au alloys", Pol. J. Chem., 2002, 76, 607.

5. M. Grdeń, A. Piacik, Z. Koczorowski, A. Czerwiński: "Hydrogen electrosorption in Pd-Pt alloys", J. Electroanal. Chem., 2002, 532, 35.

6. M. Grdeń, K. Kumierczyk, A. Czerwiński: "Study of hydrogen electrosorption in Pd-Ni alloys by the quartz crystal microbalance", J. Solid State Electr., 2002, 7, 43.

7. M. Łukaszewski, K. Kumierczyk, J. Kotowski, H. Siwek, A. Czerwiński: "Electrosorption of hydrogen into palladium-gold alloys", J. Solid State Electr., 2003, 7, 69.

8. Z. Rogulski, A. Czerwiński: "Cathode modification in the Leclanché cell", J. Solid State Electr., 2003, 7, 118.

9. Z. Rogulski, A. Czerwiński: "New cathode mixture for the zinc-manganese dioxide cell", J. Power Sources, 2003, 114, 176.

10. M. Łukaszewski, A. Czerwiński: "Electrochemical behavior of palladium-gold alloys", Electrochim. Acta, 2003, 48, 2435.

11. Z. Rogulski, H. Siwek, I. Paleska, A. Czerwiński: "Electrochemical behavior of manganese dioxide on a gold electrode", J. Electroanal. Chem., 2003, 543, 175.

12. R. Paleska, R. Pruszkowska-Drachal, J. Kotowski, A. Dziudzi, J.D. Milewski, M. Kopczyk, A. Czerwiński: "Electrochemical behavior of lead alloys in sulfuric and phosphoric acid solutions", J. Power Sources, 2003, 113, 308.

13. F. Muktepavela, M. Vasylyev, A. Czerwiński, Z. Rogulski: "Investigation of hydrogen embrittlement of Sn-Al alloy during contact with water vapour", J. Solid State Electr., 2003, 7, 83.

14. A. Czerwiński, I. Kiersztyn, M. Grdeń: "Temperature influence on hydrogen sorption in palladium limited-volume electrodes (Pd-LVE)", J. Solid State Electr., 2003, 7, 321.

15. P. Piela, P. Zelenay: "Researchers Redefine the DMFC Roadmap", The Fuel Cell Review, 2004, 1, 17.

16. M. Łukaszewski, M. Grdeń, A. Czerwiński: "Hydrogen insertion into Pd-Pt-Rh alloy limited volume electrodes (LVEs)", J. Phys. Chem. Solids, 2004, 65, 523.

17. M. Łukaszewski, M. Grdeń, A. Czerwiński: "Hydrogen electrosorption in Pd-Pt-Rh alloys in the presence of adsorbed CO", Anal. Lett., 2004, 37, 967.

18. I. Paleska, R. Pruszkowska-Drachal, J. Kotowski, Z. Rogulski, J.D. Milewski, A. Czerwiński: "Electrochemical behavior of barium metaplumbate as lead carrier", J. Power Sources, 2004, 129, 326.

19. A. Czerwiński, M. Grdeń, M. Łukaszewski: "Dual mechanism of hydrogen desorption from palladium alloys postulated on the basis of cyclic voltammetric studies", J. Solid State Electr., 2004, 8, 411.

20. M. Grdeń, K. Klimek, A. Czerwiński: "Quartz crystal microbalance study on metal nickel electrode", J. Solid State Electr., 2004, 8, 390.

21. M. Łukaszewski, M. Grdeń, A. Czerwiński: "Carbon dioxide electrosorption on palladium-platinum-rhodium alloys", Electrochim. Acta, 2004, 49, 3161.

22. H. Siwek, M. Łukaszewski, A. Czerwiński: "Electrosorption of carbon dioxide on Rh binary alloys with Pt and Pd", Pol. J. Chem., 2004, 78/9, 1121.

23. A. Czerwiński, M. Łukaszewski, M. Grdeń, H. Siwek: "Influence of carbon oxides on hydrogen absorption in palladium alloys", Przem. Chem., 2004, 83/4, 180.

24. G. Młynarek, A. Ważny, T. Turowski, J.M. Skowroński, A. Czerwiński: "Influence of active additives on electrochemical properties of paste-type nickel cathodes produced on porous carrier for applications in alkaline cell", Pol. J. Chem. Tech., 2004, 6, 35.

25. M. Łukaszewski, M. Grdeń, A. Czerwiński: "Hydrogen electrosorption in Pd-Pt-Rh alloys", J. Electroanal. Chem., 2004, 573, 87.

26. M. Łukaszewski, M. Grdeń, A. Czerwiński: "Cyclic voltammetric behavior of Pd-Pt-Rh ternary alloys", J. Solid State Electr., in press (available on-line).

27. A. Czerwiński Z. Rogulski: "Collection and recycling of batteries in Europe, part I", Przem. Chem., 2004, 83/4, 180 (a review).

28. Z. Rogulski, A. Czerwiński: "Collection and recycling of batteries in Europe, part II", Przem. Chem., 2004, 83/5, 230 (a review).

29. Z. Rogulski, W. Lewdorowicz, W. Tokarz, A. Czerwiński: "Application of reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC) in the electrochemical power sources", Pol. J. Chem., 2004, 78/9, 1357 (a review).

Patents granted

1. A. Czerwiński, M. Żelazowska: "A lead battery", Polish pat. no 180939, 2001.

2. A. Czerwński, M. Grdeń: "A hydrogen-storing material", Polish pat. no 184549, 2002.

3. P.K. Wrona, G. Rosłonek, P. Piela: "A method for obtaining hydroxylamine", Polish pat. no 185018, 2002.

4. P.K. Wrona, P. Piela, M. Borowiak: "A method for obtaining alkaline hydrogen peroxide solutions", Polish pat. no 184363, 2002.

5. A. Czerwiński, M. Dmochowska, M. Grdeń, G. Wójcik, G. Młynarek, M. Kopczyk, J.M. Skowroński: "A nickel electrode for electrochemical cells", Polish pat. no 185542, 2003.

Textbooks

1. A. Czerwiński: "Modern Power Sources", UW, IChP, Warsaw 2001.

2. Z. Rogulski: "Batteries around us", Ed. REBA, 2005 (educational brochure).

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Spectroscopy and Molecular Modeling Group

Head: doc. dr hab. Jan Czesław Dobrowolski
Tel. +48 (22) 568 24 21
e-mail: jan.dobrowolski(at)ichp.pl

Research interests

• Interpretation of IR and Raman spectra of organic molecules by means of quantum-mechanical calculations and potential energy distribution analysis

• Computational modeling of chemical reactions important to industrial chemistry

• Computer programming to solve spectroscopic problems and to facilitate interpretation of quantum mechanical calculations

More info:
doc. dr hab. Jan Czesław Dobrowolski
tel. +48 (22) 568 24 21
e-mail: jan.dobrowolski(at)ichp.pl

prof. dr hab. Andrzej Czerwiński
tel. +48 (22) 568 24 43,
e-mail: andrzej.czerwinski(at)ichp.pl

Experience

• Over twenty years experience in the field of experimental and theoretical IR and Raman spectroscopy including ATR, FIR, and IR microscopy techniques

• Modeling of [2+2] cycloaddition reactions, catalytic alkylation of aromatics, and intermolecular interactions

• Ability of solving problems by using computer programming and use of mathematical computational methods

Major achievements

• Analysis and description of several important systems such as: EDA interactions of carbon dioxide; IR spectra or urea and its hydrogen bonding complexes with phenols; carbazole hydrogen bonding complexes; IR spectra of: halogenouracils, diisopropylnaphthalenes, cysteine conformers, lactic acid conformers, etc.

• Creation of the VEDA computer program for interpretation of theoretical vibrational spectra, and programs for the SET and IOM models of catalytic reactions

• We are authors of more than 130 papers published in journals included in the Science Citation Index and many local papers

Cooperation sought

• We are interested in cooperation with teams studying properties of compounds which are of interest for industrial chemistry including pharmaceutical industry

• We are also interested in cooperation with groups investigating vibrational circular dichroism spectra

• We are open for cooperation with organic chemists studying mechanisms of organic and catalytic reactions

Scientific papers

1. M. Jezierska-Zięba, J. E. Rode, M. Fedoryński, J. Cybulski, K. Bajdor, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, "A DFT modelling of the Darzens reaction", J. Mol. Struct. (Theochem) , 2008, 849, 1-7.

2. J. E. Rode, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, "Variation of BCP ellipticities in the course of the pericyclic and pseudopericyclic [2 + 2] cycloaddition reactions of cumulenes", Chem. Phys. Lett., 2007, 449, 240-245.

3. J. Sadlej, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, J. E. Rode, M. H. Jamróz, "Density Functional Theory Study on Vibrational Circular Dichroism as a Tool for Analysis of Intermolecular Systems: (1:1) Cysteine-Water Complex Conformations", J. Phys. Chem. A, 2007, 111, 10703-10711.

4. J. Cz. Dobrowolski, M.ł H. Jamróz, R. Kołos, J. E. Rode, J. Sadlej, "Theoretical prediction and the first IR-matrix observation of several L-cysteine molecule conformers", ChemPhysChem. , 2007, 8, 1085-1094.

5. M. E. Jamróz, M. Jarosz, J. Witowska-Jarosz, E. Bednarek, W. Tęcza, M.ł H. Jamróz, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, J. Kijeński, "Mono-, di-, and tri-tertbutyl ethers of glycerol. A molecular spectroscopic study", Spectrochim. Acta, A. , 2007, 67, 980-988.

6. S. Ostrowski, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, J. Kijeński, "Alkylation of the toluene methyl group. A DFT study", Catal. Commun. , 2007, 8, 1354-1360.

7. R. Kazimierczuk, T. Woźniewski, M. Borowiak, E. Zimnicka, K. Zwoliński, Z. Rogulski, A. Trzeciak, S. Ostrowski, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, W. Skupński, "Formation of acetaldehyde via photocarbonylation of methane with CO", Tetrahedron Lett. , 2007, 48, 7046-7048.

8. J. Cz. Dobrowolski, J. E. Rode, J. Sadlej, "Cysteine conformations revisited", J. Mol. Struct. (Theochem) , 2007, 810, 129-134.

9. W. P. Ozimiński, P. Garnuszek, E. Bednarek, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, "The Pt(II) and Pt(IV) Complexes with Histamine", Inorg. Chim. Acta, 2007, 360,1902-1914.

10. J.Sadlej, J.Cz. Dobrowolski, J.E. Rode, M.H. Jamróz, "DFT study of vibrational circular dichroism spectra of D-lactic acid-water complexes" Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. , 2006, 8, 101-113.

11. J. E. Rode, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, "The Reaction Paths of the [2+2] Cycloaddition of the X=C=Y Molecules (X, Y=S or O or CH2). An ab Initio Study", J. Phys. Chem. A, 2006, 110, 207-218.

12. J. E. Rode, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, "An ab Initio Study on the Allene-Isocyanic Acid and Ketene-Vinylimine [2+2] Cycloaddition Reactions Paths", J. Phys. Chem. A, 2006, 110, 3723-3737.

13. M. H. Jamróz, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, R. Brzozowski, "Vibrational Modes of 2,6-, 2,7-, and 2,3-Diisopropylnaphthalene. A DFT Study", J. Mol. Struct., 2006, 787, 172-183.

14. J. Cz. Dobrowolski, A. P. Mazurek, "Model Carbyne vs. Ideal and DNA Catenanes", J. Chem. Inf. Model. , 2005, 45, 1030-1038.

15. J. Cz. Dobrowolski, J. E. Rode, R. Kołos, M. H. Jamróz, K. Bajdor, A. P. Mazurek, "Ar-matrix IR Spectra of 5-Halouracils Interpreted by Means of DFT Calculations", J. Phys. Chem. , 2005, 109, 2167-2182.

16. W. P. Ozimiński, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, "On tautomerism, planarity, and vibrations of phospholes", Chem. Phys., 2005, 313, 123-132.

17. M. Jarończyk, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, A. P. Mazurek, "Tautomerism of 1,3-diphospholes. A DFT study", Chem. Phys. Lett. , 2005, 406, 173-178.

18. J. Cz. Dobrowolski, R. Kawęcki, "Interaction of sulfinimines with boron trifluoride. A theoretical study", J. Mol. Struct. , 2005, 734, 235-239

19. J. E. Rode, E. D. Raczyńska, E. Górnicka, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, "Low inversion energy barrier of cytisine NH group - an expanation for the FT-IR signals splitting", J. Mol. Struct. , 2005, 749, 51-59.

20. S. Ostrowski, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, J. Kijeński, "Vibrational Spectra of Isopropyl Alcohol Interacting with Metal Oxides. A DFT Study", J. Mol. Struct. , 2005, 744-747, 893-900.

21. M. H. Jamróz, R. Brzozowski, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, "Search for IR spectral features of less-abundant diisopropylnaphthalenes based on comparison of theoretical and experimental spectra", Spectrochim. Acta A. Mol. Biomol. Spectr. , 2004, 60, 371-375.

22. S. Ostrowski, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, M. H. Jamróz, R. Brzozowski, "Equilibrium mixture of the diisopropylbenzenes: A DFT study", Catal. Commun., 2004, 5, 733-737.

23. W. P. Ozimiński, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, A. P. Mazurek, "DFT studies on tautomerism of C5-substituted 1,2,4-triazoles", J. Mol. Struct. (Theochem) , 2004, 680, 107-115.

24. M. Jarończyk, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, A. P. Mazurek, "Theoretical studies on tautomerism and IR spectra of pyrazole derivative", J. Mol. Struct. (Theochem) , 2004, 673, 17-28.

25. J. Cz. Dobrowolski, J. Sadlej, A. P. Mazurek, "An ab initio study on monocyclic ß-lactam antibiotics", J. Mol. Struct. (Theochem) , 2004, 684,181-186.

26. E. Górnicka, J. E. Rode, E. D. Raczyńska, B. Dasiewicz, J. Cz. Dobrowolski, "Experimental (FT-IR and Raman) and theoretical (DFT) studies on the vibrational dynamics in cytisine", Vib. Spectry., 2004, 36, 105-115.

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Inorganic and Organic Silicon Compounds Group

Head: Dr. Maria Zielecka,
phone: + 48 22 5682840, +48 22 5682695,
e-mail: maria.zielecka(at)ichp.pl

Current Scope of Activity

• New silicone polymers

• Silicone-containing hybrid systems of designed architecture and sol-gel synthesis

• Nanofillers and nanospheres

• Silicone emulsions and emulsion polymerization

• Biologically-active silicon-containing compounds

• Application of polysiloxanes: protection and conservation of various building materials, silicone moulds, silicone greases, encapsulation of electronic materials

Experience
Long-lasting experience in development and implementation of technologies and application of following products:

• silicone resins, silicone rubbers, silicone fluids

• hybrid systems

• water-repellents for various materials

• silicone agents for hydrophobization and consolidation of ancient building materials

• silicone-containing agents for protection of various building materials against undesirable graffiti inscriptions

• polisiloksanów: żywic, elastomerów i olejów silikonowych;

• systemów hybrydowych;

• impregnatów do hydrofobizacji różnych materiałów;

• środków do hydrofobizacji i wzmacniania zabytkowych materiałów budowlanych;

• środków do zabezpieczania materiałów budowlanych przed niepożądanymi napisami graffiti;

Long-lasting experience in co-operation with industry and SMEs in Poland and abroad

Experience in realisation of international research projects including project financed by European Commission (5^th Framework Programme)

Achievements
Developed and implemented technological processes:

• Silicone emulsions for water repellent treatment of textiles - Siltex 02, EP 24, EP 34, CL

• Silicone water repellent for protection of porous building materials - Silak M114

• Silicone agents for hydrophobization and consolidation of ancient building materials - Ahydrosil Z, Adhesil K1, Aydrosil Z super

• Silicone antifoaming agents - Silpian

• Metylphenylsilicone resins - Silak 031, 032

• Silicone grease for PVC pipes - Silpasta R

• Silicone grease for micropipettes Smar P5

• Silicone grease for ground glass joints - Silsmar SKF

• Silicone-containing agents for protection of porous building materials against undesirable graffiti inscriptions - Antigraf

Awards

• Golden Medal for silicone agent Ahydrosil Z for conservation of ancient building materials at International Exhibition of Invention, Budapest 96, Hungary

• Golden Medal with Mention for antigraffiti coating "Antigraf" at World Exhibition of Invention, Research and Industrial Innovation - EUREKA 96, Brussels, Belgium

• Silver Medal for antigraffiti coating "Antigraf" at 24e Salon International des Inventions, Geneve 96, Switzerland

• Silver Medal for antigraffiti coating "Antigraf" at Internationale Asstellung-Ideen-Erfindungen-Neuheiten IENA 96, Nürnberg, Germany

• Silver Medal for antigraffiti coating "Antigraf" at International Exhibition of Invention, Casablanca 97, Morocco.

• Honour Diploma from State Committee for Scientific Research for special developments in 1996

• Honour Diploma from Ministry of Economy for special developments in 1996

• Honour Diploma from State Committee for Scientific Research for special developments in 1997

• Medal for antigraffiti coating at International Fairs of Advanced Technologies, Technical Innovations and Inventions - Intertechnology'98, Łódź, Poland

• Golden Medal for antigraffiti coating at The London International Inventions Fair, London 98, UK

• Special Merit Award for antigraffiti coating at The London International Inventions Fair, London 98, UK

• Honour Diploma from State Committee for Scientific Research for special developments in 1998

• Honourable mention in Publicity Plebiscite at Vth Invention Show- March 1999, Warsaw, Poland

• Honour Diploma from Ministry of Science and Higher Education for strategically designed ceramic nanopowders of industrial importance at XIII Polish Invention Show, Warsaw 2006,

• Silver Medal for ceramic nanpowders at 34e Salon International des Inventions, Geneve 96, Switzerland

• Golden Medal for strategically designed ceramic nanopowders of industrial importance at X International Invention Exhibition "Archimedes 2007", Moscow 2007,

• Golden Medal for strategically designed ceramic nanopowders of industrial importance at International Invention Exhibition IWIS 2007, Warsaw 2007.

Expected collaboration profile
We are looking for research centres and companies interested in co-operation in the following fields of activities:

• studies on synthesis of silicone-containing polymers especially of hybrid systems

• studies on sol-gel synthesis

• application of polysiloxanes especially as coating materials

• development of technological processes of silicone emulsions and emulsion polymerisation

• studies on nanospheres and nanofillers

• studies on the effect of structure and morphology on application properties (porosity, surface properties, water repellency) of various silicone-containing polymers

Testing methods and equipment

• Application testing of silicone resins, elastomers and fluids according to own procedures

• We are performing the following measurements

1. rheological properties of different materials by using BOHLIN Rheometer;

2. apparent viscosity by Brookfield method according to PN-92/C-89402 (ISO 2555-1989);

Information:
dr. Maria Zielecka,
tel. (22) 568 28 40, (22) 568 26 95,
e-mail: maria.zielecka(at)ichp.pl

Selected scientific publications

1. Z.Dobkowski, M.Zielecka: "Characterization of polysiloxane-poly(tetrafluoroethylene system using DSC method", Polimery 1999, 44, 222-225.

2. M.Zielecka: "Nowe trendy w konserwacji zabytkowych materiałów budowlanych. Środki hydrofobizujące i wzmacniające", Renowacje 2000, 2, 70-73.

3. Z.Dobkowski, M.Zielecka: "Thermal analysis of the polysiloxane-polytetrafluoroetylene coating system" J.Therm.Anal.Calorim., 2002, 68, 147-158.

4. M.Zielecka, J.Kozakiewicz, J.Przybylski, J.W.Sobczak: "Studies on the surface properties of silicone-containing hybrid systems", Surface Coatings International Part B: Coatings Transactions, 2002, 85, B4, 215-220.

5. M.Zielecka:"Hydrophobic and hydrophilic silicone-containing systems for external antisoilng protection of porous building materials", Surface Coatings International Part A: Coatings Journal 2003, 86, A05, 187-190.

6. M.Zielecka: "Methods of Contact Angle Measurement as a Tool for Characterization of Wettability of Polymers", Polimery 2004, 49, 327-332.

7. M. Zielecka, A. Miazga: Zatrzymać działanie czasu. Preparaty i farby silikonowe do ochrony materiałów budowlanych, Ochrona przed korozją 2005, 1, 25-28

8. M. Zielecka, E. Bujnowska: Silicone-containing polymer materials as protective coatings. Properties and applications, Progress in Organic Coatings 2006 (55/2) 160-167 F 2005: 1535

9. D. Falkowska, M. Zielecka, N.V. Balabanava, A. Nowak, Z. Rymuza: Adhesive and nanomechanical properties of polymeric films deposited on silicon, Zeitschrift für Metallkude 2005(96), 1292-1295.

10. Balabanava N., Wierzbicki R.., Heerlein H., Zielecka M., Rymuza Z.: Low surface energy films for microgripping applications, Microelectronic Engineering 2006 (83), 1389-1392

11. M.Zielecka, E.Bujnowska. K. Bajdor: Silicone-containing polimer matrices as coating materiale/ Coatings a base di materiali polimeriche siliconiche modifie, European Coatings/ Picture e Vernici 2007,(83) 6, 22-29.

12. Zielecka M., Bujnowska E., Bajdor K.: "Siloxane-containing polymer matrices as coating materials", Journal of Coating Technology Research 2007, t. 4, nr 3, 275-281.

13. Stefaniuk T., Wróbel P., Dominiak R., Gawlik G., Bajdor K., Zielecka M., Szoplik T.: "Self-assembly of arrays of micro-rings by colloidal evaporative deposition", Surface Science 2007, t. 601, 4922-4924

14. N.Balabanava, R. Wierzbicki, Z.Rymuza, M.Zielecka: Effect of roughness on adhesion of polymeric coatings used for microgrippers, Microelectronic Engineering, 2007 Vol. 84, pp. 1227-1230.

Monographs

1. Z.Dobkowski, M.Zielecka: "Properties of Structured Polysiloxane-Polytetrafluoroethylene Coating Systems", ICRI, 2001, 1-100 (M.Zielecka: Structured Polysiloxane Coating Systems, 21-30, M.Zielecka: Wettability of surfaces, 33-40, M.Zielecka, Z.Dobkowski: Surface properties of the SIL-PTFE Structured System", 55-62, Z.Dobkowski, M.Zielecka: Thermal Analysis of the SIL-PTFE System", 63-80, M.Zielecka, A.Miazga: Application Properties of AntigraffitiCoatings Based on the SIL-PTFE System", 83-88.)

2. P.Rościszewski, M.Zielecka: "Silicones, Properties and Applications", (in Polish), WNT, 2002, 1-161.

Chapters in monographs

1. M.Zielecka, Z.Dobkowski: "Surface properties of polysiloxane-poly(tetrafluoroethylene) systems" w Technologia chemiczna na przełomie wieków, ed. Wydawnictwo Stałego Komitetu Kongresów Technologii Chemicznej, 437-440.

Selected conference proceedings

1. M.Zielecka, A.Miazga: "Surface properties of coatings obtained from silicone-hybrid systems", Conference proceedings "Silicones in Coatings II", Orlando-Florida, 24-26 March 1998, paper 49.

2. M.Zielecka: " Correlation of surface properties with composition and morphology of fluorine-containing coating materials", Conference proceedings "Fluorine in Coatings III" , Grenelefe-Florida, 25-27 January 1999, paper 24.

3. M.Zielecka: "Antigraffiti protection of porous building materials", Conference proceedings XXV FATIPEC Congress, Torino, 19-22 September 2000, vol. 2, 311-321.

4. M.Zielecka:"Hydrophobic and hydrophilic silicone-containing systems for external antisoilng protection of porous building materials", Conference proceedings Silicones in Coatings IV, Guildford, UK., 30-31 May 2002, paper 15.

5. M.Zielecka: "Silicone-containing Polymer Matrix for Antisoiling Protection of Building Materials", Materiały 10th International Congress on Deterioration and Conservation of Stone, Stockholm, 27 June - 2 July 2004, 511-517.

6. B. Ślusarek, A. Nowakowski, K. Zakrzewski, M. Zielecka: The Investigation on Nd-Fe-B Dielectromagnets with Silicone Resin, Advances in Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials-2004 Proceedings of the 2004 International Conference On Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, June 13-17, Chicago, IL (part 10 p.172-178 - Material Properties)

7. M. Zielecka, E. Bujnowska, R. Nowakowski: "Silicone-containing polymer matrices as protective coatings. Properties and applications" Conference Coating Science International COSI 2005, Noordwijk (The Netherlands) 27.06-01.07.2005 r. (Conference Proceedings 93-97)

8. M. Zielecka: "Zabezpieczanie różnych materiałów budowlanych przed niepożądanymi napisami graffiti" Międzynarodowa Konferencja "Ochrona zabytków na wypadek szczególnych zagrożeń" Kraków 27-29.09.2005 r. (Conference Proceedings s 37-42)

9. M. Zielecka, E. Bujnowska, K. Bajdor: "Silicone-containing polymers matrices as coating materials, FATIPEC 2006, Budapeszt, Hungary, 12-14.06.2006 (CD IX.A-1, 10 pages)

10. A. Miazga, I. Porcja, A. Kuczwał, M. Zielecka: Silicone water repellents and paints. New developments and applications, FATIPEC 2006, Budapeszt, Hungary, 12-14.06.2006 (CD V.C-3, 7 pages)

11. M. Zielecka: "Antigraffiti protection of porous building materials. Problems and successful solutions" 18th SLF Congress "New spirits for developent of future coatings", 8-10 10. 2006, Helsingor, Denmark, Conference Proceedings 292-298

Selected patents

1. M.Zielecka, K.Cyruchin, P.Rościszewski, H.Bęza, T.Romańczuk, T.Jakubas: "Silicone elastomers emulsion, especially for the impregnation of textiles", (in Polish), Pat. PL 165436, 1994.

2. M.Zielecka, P.Rościszewski: "A metod for preparing silicone electroinsulating gel", (in Polish), Pat. PL 164929, 1994.

3. M.Zielecka, K.Cyruchin, D.Sobkowiak: "Organosilicon dispersion for anti-adhesive protection , especially for building materials", (in Polish), Pat. PL 177972, 2000.

4. M.Zielecka, K.Cyruchin, A.Szulc: "Biologically active silicon-containing agent and the method of synthesis of biologically active silicon-containing agent" (in Polish), Pat. Nr 343917, 2006

5. Zielecka M., Bajdor K., Szulc A., Bujnowska E., Cyruchin K.:"A method for preparing of silica nanopowders, also functionalized", Pat. Nr 198188, 2007