Radka Balkova
Scientific staff
Address: Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of Materials Science, Purkynova 118, Brno, CZ-61200
Phone: +420 541 149 495
Fax: +420 541 149 361
E-mail: balkovafch.vutbr.cz
Office:4060, 4th floor

 

 
2006-Associated Professor, Brno University of Technology, Brno, CZ
2005-2006Developer: input materials - fibers, Kordarna Ltd., Velka nad Velickou, CZ
2004-2005Specialist in XRD analysis of building materials, Research Institute of Building Materials Ltd., Brno, CZ
2000-2007Ph.D. Brno University of Technology, Brno, CZ
1995-2000M.S. Brno University of Technology, Brno, CZ

Practice:
 
9/2001-11/2001Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA (group of L. T. Drzal;
Surface Modification of Carbon Fiber by Plasma Polymerization)

Working interest:

  • Optical and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy of solid surfaces
  • Thermal analysis of polymers
  • Fibers Wettability

Selected publications:

  • R. Prikryl, V. Cech, R. Balkova, J. Vanek: Functional Interlayers in Multiphase Materials. Surface and Coatings Technology, 173-174, 858-862 (2003).
  • R. Balkova, J. Zemek, V. Cech, J. Vanek, R. Prikryl: XPS Study of Siloxane Plasma Polymer Films. Surface and Coatings Technology, 174, 1159-1163 (2003).
  • V. Cech, R. Prikryl, R. Balkova, J. Vanek, A. Grycova: The Influence of Surface Modification of Glass on Glass Fiber/Polyester Interphase Properties, J. Adhesion Sci. Technol., 17 (10), 1299-1320 (2003).