Do you need to verify material properties, solve a production problem, test a prototype, or advance an idea toward industrial application?
At CXI TUL, we combine state-of-the-art instrumentation and applied research with experienced teams specializing in nanomaterials, mechanical engineering, environmental technologies, 3D printing, automation, modeling, and artificial intelligence.
We can assist you with both standard measurements and the development of custom solutions—from the initial consultation, through analysis and testing, to prototyping and production optimization.
the TOP sought-after services of our research institute
3D Technology
3D model creation and optimization, prototype printing on state-of-the-art machines, testing of the most suitable manufacturing and post-production technologies.
EVALUATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES
We will collect data, evaluate it, and recommend modifications and optimizations to your processes to increase the efficiency of your wastewater treatment.
DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF (NANO)MATERIALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
We develop and validate new types of nanomaterials and biomass carriers for effective water and air purification, as well as the remediation of contaminated environments.
Using advanced methodologies and state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to analyze wastewater and biological systems from your wastewater treatment plants.
Research and development of powertrains for sustainable mobility
We specialize in the development and optimization of powertrains for sustainable mobility, with a focus on electric drives, hybrid systems, and internal combustion engines. We provide solutions ranging from development to functional and reliability testing.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
We focus on the development and optimization of energy systems for modern vehicles, with an emphasis on sustainability, efficiency, and safety. We specialize in battery systems, thermal management, and hydrogen technologies.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AUTONOMOUS MOBILE PLATFORMS
We specialize in the development and optimization of powertrains for sustainable mobility, with a focus on electric drives, hybrid systems, and internal combustion engines. We provide solutions ranging from development to functional and reliability testing.
The laboratory performs accredited sampling and analysis of drinking water, hot water, and bathing water, as well as inspections of sterilizers and autoclaves, for external customers.
Quality control, material analysis, and examination of alloys, welds, or defects.
It can examine the internal structure of samples in depth and provides a wide range of detection capabilities—from chemical and structural properties to crystallographic orientation.
Analysis and testing of materials, water, soil, and other samples focused on toxicological and environmental properties, including biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, biodegradability testing, and remediation of contaminated water.
Department of Environmental Chemistry
Zeta potential/DLS analysis
XRD analysis
CPS Disc Centrifuge analysis
Production of graphene oxide with customized properties
Accredited sampling and analysis of drinking water for the purposes of Decree 252/2004 Coll.
Accredited sampling and analysis of hot water for the purposes of Decree 252/2004 Coll.
Accredited sampling and analysis of bathing water (swimming pools, swimming pools, wellness) for the purposes of Decree 238/2011 Coll.
Chemical analysis of wastewater
Determination of the content of elements incl. heavy metals in water samples, leachates and mineralized soils, sludges and plant materials by ICP methods
Determination of the content of anions, fatty and organic acids in liquid samples by ion chromatography
Determination of the content of total and dissolved organic carbon, chemical and biological oxygen demand
Determination of the content of volatile organic compounds by gas chromatography
Determination of the content of C10-C40 by gas chromatography
Determination of the content of pesticide substances by liquid chromatography
Determination of the content of selected pharmaceutical substances and PFAS by liquid chromatography
Volumetric gas sorption analyzer (Sieverts apparatus) Determination of the content of total organic carbon in solid samples
Quantum-chemical calculations (QCC) for environmental applications — modeling of reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics and kinetics of pollutant degradation, prediction of physicochemical properties and identification of reactive intermediates
Life cycle assessment (LCA) for environmental assessment of products, processes and technologies
Applications of machine learning for prediction, optimization and decision support in environmental systems
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Department of environmental Technology
Testing and verification of wastewater treatment processes with an emphasis on their intensification and stabilization, including the use of nanomaterials and advanced analytical techniques
Testing and verification of drinking water treatment processes
Testing and verification of contaminated groundwater remediation processes, including the use of nano- and micro materials
Testing of filtration and separation properties of membranes for liquid filtration and filters for air filtration – separation capabilities, pressure drop, long-term stability Implementation of respirometric tests and biodegradability tests of various water and material samples
Department of Applied Biology
Development of bionanomaterials for medical, cosmetic and biotechnological applications
Evaluation of biocompatibility of materials in vitro
Evaluation of irritation on reconstructed models of human tissues in vitro
Evaluation of biodegradation in simulated body fluids
Evaluation of antioxidant effects of substances
Testing the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatments of materials
Analysis of conditioned bacterial response in various environmental environments including deep repositories Molecular detection of specific bacteria in the remediation process
PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL, MECHANICAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, MICROSTRUCTURAL, AND OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS
A wide range of material analyses, from Raman spectroscopy to rheological measurements, focused on microstructure, mechanical properties, and optical properties using advanced technologies.
Department of Nanochemistry
Raman spectroscopy
Specific surface area analysis (BET)
Infrared spectroscopy (IR), ATR technology
Elemental analysis
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
Disk-spindle particle size measurement (DLS)
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), dynamic differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) coupled to mass spectrometry, thermomechanical analysis (TMA), ashing
Microscopy Laboratory
Materialographic sample preparation
Light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, energy and wave dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX, WDX), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), preparation using FIB
Industrial and development consulting – troubleshooting
Dual beam – possibilities of using focused ion beam for material characterization
Structoscopy, phase analysis, fractography
Further Analyses
Mechanical testing of test specimens and components or assemblies
Quasistatic tensile, compression, bending and torsion tests, shear tests (Iosipescu, short bending test, shear test system GZ S-100 HT)
Dynamic load tests: fatigue tests and drop test rig, notched bar impact test
Compression tear test
Single fiber tensile test, single fiber pull-out
Determination of viscoelastic material properties of polymers and composite structures combined tests (e.g. mechanical stress and temperature/humidity change)
Determination of rheological properties of plastics (capillary rheometer, plate rheometer)
Determination of melt mass flow rate (MFR) or melt volume flow rate (MVR) of plastics
FASEP fiber length analysis
ARGUS optical deformation analysis
ARAMIS optical deformation analysis
Optical 3D measurement ATOS Core
Vibration testing of machine components and assemblies
Vibration measurement and analysis, laser vibrometry
Measurement of insulating properties of materials, measurement of sound transmission in buildings, measurement of sound absorption
Operational balancing and vibration diagnostics without dismantling
Measurement and analysis of sound intensity, determination of acoustic power, mapping of sound fields
Sound absorption in a reverberation chamber (ISO 354:2003), sound absorption in an impedance tube (ISO 10534-2:1998), airborne sound insulation in a window test rig according to ISO 10140-2: 2010, airborne sound insulation in a transmission tube (according to ASTM E2611-09), Song and Bolton transfer matrix method, sound power of noise sources from sound intensity measurement according to ISO 9614 part 1, sound power by the method sound pressure according to EN ISO 3744-46, 2D and 3D sound emission mapping for stationary noise, storage and loss modulus as a function of frequency and amplitude (DIN EN ISO 6721, VDI 3830), natural frequency and modal damping of panels and components
Climatic tests of components or materials (radiation, rain, aging), salt spray tests
UV radiation tests (e.g. degradation of paints and plastics)
Research and development of new materials, design proposals, and implementation of innovative technologies—including topological optimization and 3D scanning—for industrial applications.
Department of Advanced Materials
Measurement of hardness and other mechanical properties (Young’s modulus) of thin (submicron) layers and common materials
Precise determination of adhesion of coatings
Determination of the coefficient of friction of materials
Development of functional materials to improve the useful properties of final products
Surface modifications using vacuum technologies
Surface treatments with a plasma nozzle
Further Analyses
Industrial and development consulting – troubleshooting
Development of functional materials to improve the useful properties of final products
Research work focused on finding suitable structural materials and their design for given conditions
Design of structural solutions for components from various structural materials
Design of part designs with regard to the area of use
Structural analyses using the FEM method
Topological optimization of part designs and use of lattice structures for targeted applications
Reverse engineering of models including 3D scanning
Development of new methodologies in experimental fluid mechanics, flow and temperature fields, spray characterization, microfluidic measurements and applications
Development and application of special visualization methodologies, including lighting design
Surface modifications using vacuum technologies
Surface treatments with a plasma jet
Functionalization of (nano)materials by chemical means, including the sol-gel method
Synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds
Development, optimization and functionalization of biocompatible biodegradable nanofibers (or nanoparticles)
Developments in 3D printing, injection molding, molding and pressing technology
Recycling strategies for polymer residues and fiber-plastic composites
Smart software solutions for data processing and integration between systems, providing communication interfaces, collaborative or sensitive robots, visualization and projection of measured data, including the use of mixed/augmented reality
Department of Software and Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Ready Application Development
IoT Device Application Development
System Integration and Architecture
Design and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Algorithms into Processes
AR and MR Application Development
Laboratory of of Process Modeling and Artificial Intelligence
Training and consulting focused on the application of modern materials, recycling technologies, and the modification of surface properties, with an emphasis on sustainable development and innovation.
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Professional training in the field of research project preparation
Consulting in the field of organic and inorganic chemistry
Applications of modern structural materials and composites
Professional training in the field of additive technologies
Technologies and methods of influencing surface properties of materials
Design and calculation of anisotropic structures
Biologically based polymer materials and composite structures
Bionics in lightweight structures
Extrusion technology
Recycling technology
Training in advanced applications of Global Imaging Methods in experimental fluid mechanics (PIV, microPIV, PLIF, IPI methods)
Would you like to show pupils, students, or members of your group what applied research looks like in practice? The Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CXI TUL) offers guided tours of selected research facilities and laboratories for schools and organized groups.
During the visit—which lasts approximately one hour—we will introduce the work of CXI TUL, showcase specific technologies, and explain how our research helps solve real-world problems in industry, the environment, and other fields.
Basic Information
Dates: Every first and third Tuesday of the month
Period: September–November; January–June
Tour duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Booking: At least 3 weeks in advance (we recommend allowing 4 weeks)
Program: Specific tour content and the facilities visited will be finalized after booking, based on the group’s composition and current operational availability
Interested in a tour?
Please include the following details in your inquiry:
Name of the school or organization
Estimated number of participants
Age or grade level of participants
Field of study or area of interest
Preferred date
Name and contact details of the person in charge
Submitting an inquiry does not automatically confirm the reservation; we will confirm the selected date with you subsequently.
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