APVV agency projects


R&D programs of Slovak Research and Development Agency. The Slovak Research and Development Agency (Agentúra na podporu výskumu a vývoja - APVV) is grant agency in the Slovakia, an instrument for distribution of public finances for research and development on the competitive basis.

Current projects
Investigation of the dual laser beam energy distribution on the microstructure and properties of duplex steels welded joints, 2022 - 2026
Hard and tough boride- and nitride-based coatings prepared by advanced PVD techniques, 2022 - 2025
Development of a unique TiMg composite dental implant, 2021 - 2025
Resistance of precipitation hardened complex concentrated alloys to hydrogen embrittlement, 2021 - 2024
Carbon-silicon based composite anodes for Li-ion batteries, 2020 - 2024
Finished projects
Novel Particle Reinforced TiAl-based Matrix In-situ Composites with Enhanced High Temperature Mechanical Properties, 2022 - 2023
High strength Al-AlN metal matrix composites for applications at elevated temperatures, 2022 - 2023
Development of the Fe based PM components with increased fatigue strength, 2019 - 2022
Research of additive manufacturing of biodegradable magnesium alloys and their applications in implantology and regenerative medicine, 2018 - 2022
Large-capacity cleaning of airborne pathogens, 2020 - 2021
Research of roofing with integrated function of heat exchanger, 2018 - 2021
Multicomponent boride and nitride coatings for ultrahigh temperature applications, 2018 - 2021
Titanium-magnesium composite for implants, 2017 - 2020
New high temperature composite materials for turbochargers, 2016 - 2020
Efficent preparation of powdered magnesium hydrid directly from the magnesium melt, 2015 - 2018
Development of a new type of solar thermal collector for medium-temperature applications, 2015 - 2018
Multicomponent nanocomposite coatings prepared by highly ionized deposition technologies, 2015 - 2018
Aluminium based composites formed in situ through reactive synthesis, 2013 - 2016
Heating/cooling panel based on aluminum foam filled by PCM, 2013 - 2016
Microstructure - mechanical properties relationship for metallic foams, 2013 - 2014
Solidification and properties of novel peritectic TiAl-based alloys, 2011 - 2014
Application of advanced metallic materials for stiffness enhancement of lightweight structural components, 2011 - 2014
High temperature oxidation resistant nanocomposite coatings with improved lifetime, 2011 - 2013
Productive welding technologies for repair of nuclear-energetic facilities, 2009 - 2011
The development of aluminum foam panel for ceiling cooling and wall heating, 2009 - 2011
Fatigue life and reliability of structures operating under complicated loading conditions, 2008 - 2010
Interactions in metal-liquid metal interfaces: Interaction of advanced high-temperature solders with metallic and non-metallic holders, 2008 - 2010
Metallurgy and development of novel intermetallic materials for extreme loading conditions, 2008 - 2010
Development of the low cost technology for manufacturing of complex shaped aluminium foam components, 2008 - 2010
Hard and superhard nanocomposite coatings, 2008 - 2010
Research of graphite based skeleton materials infiltrated by copper, 2008 - 2009
Gradient materials prepared by powder metallurgy from micro and nano powders, 2006 - 2009
Modern network control systems for demanding industrial applications, 2006 - 2009
Deformation free welding of I beams performed with 4 welding torches, 2008 - 2008
Development of structural profiles from extruded powders of aluminium alloys with unique properties, 2005 - 2008
Nanostructured metallic structural profiles, 2002 - 2006