CEITEC Structural Analysis Core

The Core Facility of Structural Analysis Laboratory is equipped with top-class instruments for transmission and scanning microscopy, microanalysis, and X-ray diffraction analysis. The research proceeds in close relation to the activities of the Advanced Ceramic Materials, Advanced Polymers and Composites and Materials for Sensors and Technological Processes Control Systems research groups. Its priority is to focus on the study of the microstructure, submicrostructure and local chemical analysis of new advanced ceramic and polymer materials and composites based on those materials. Another research area is nanocrystalline thermal barrier coating prepared by thermal spray processing and materials with ultra-fine grain obtained via SPD (Severe Plastic Deformation), in particular by the ECAP method.