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Prof. Radek Zbořil, Ph.D.

Research interest and scientific collaboration

  • Nanocrystalline iron oxides for catalysis and photocatalytic splitting of water
    Key collaborators: Prof. Sivula, Prof. Grätzel (EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland)
    Common publications: e.g. J. MATER. CHEM. 22, 23232, 2012; J. AM. CHEM. SOC. 132, 7436, 2010; JPC-C 113, 772, 2009.
  • Magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications (MRI contrast agents, targeted drug delivery, proteomics), rare polymorphs with exceptional properties (epsilon-Fe2O3), biosensors and electrochemical applications
    Prof. Gedanken (Bar-Illan University, Israel)
    e.g. JPC-B 111, 4003, 2007.
    Prof. S. Ohkoshi (University of Tokyo, Japan)
    e.g. APPL. PHYS. LETT. 99, 253108, 2011; CHEM. MATER. 22, 6483, 2010; J. APPL. PHYS. 102, 13907, 2007.
    Dr. Bakandritsos (University of Patras, Greece)
    e.g. CHEM. MATER 24, 6, 2012; SMALL 8, 2381, 2012; NANOSCALE 2, 564, 2010; ADV. FUNCT. MATER. 18, 1694, 2008.
    Prof. F. Viannelo (University of Padua, Italy)
    e.g. ACTA BIOMATER. 8, 2068, 2012; INT. J. NANOMED. 7, 2249, 2012.
    Dipl.-Ing. C. Diwoky (Graz University of Technology, Austria)
    e.g. CHEM. COMMUN. 48, 11398, 2012.
  • Graphene and its derivatives, covalent and non-covalent functionalization
    Prof. KS Kim (Pohang University, Korea)
    e.g. CHEM. REV., 112, 6156, 2012.
    Dr. V. Georgakilas (NCSR Demokritos, Athens), Dr. AB Bourlinos (University of Ioannina, Greece)
    e.g.; CHEM. REV., 112, 6156, 2012, 2012; CHEM. COMMUN. 46, 1766, 2010; SMALL 6, 2885, 2010; SMALL 5, 1841, 2009.
    Prof. F. Besenbacher, Dr. Mingdong Dong (Aarhus University, Denmark)
    e.g. ACS Nano, 7, 1646, 2013
  • Carbon quantum dots and their hybrids, biomedical applications for dual imaging
    Prof. EP Giannelis (Cornell University, New York), Dr. AB Bourlinos (University of Ioannina, Greece)
    e.g. CHEM. MATER. 24, 6, 2012; J. MATER. CHEM. 22, 16219, 2012; SMALL 4, 455, 2008.
  • Advanced materials for water treatment technologies – ferrates (IV, V, VI), zero-valent iron nanoparticles, hybrid materials with carbonaceous and silica matrices
    Prof. VK Sharma (Florida Institute of Technology, Florida)
    e.g. ADV. COLLOID INTERFAC. 166, 119, 2012; J. HAZAR. MATER. 211, 126, 2012; CHEM. – EUR. J. 17, 10097, 2011; EST 42, 3005, 2008; ENVIRON. SCI. TECHNO. 42,757, 2013.
    Prof. M. Karakassides (University of Ioannina, Greece)
    e.g. LANGMUIR 28, 3918, 2012; JPC- C 116, 1185, 2012; SMALL 4, 455, 2008.
  • Silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial, disinfection and medical applications, toxicity of silver nanoparticles, silver nanocomposites
    Prof. VK Sharma (Florida Institute of Technology. Florida)
    e.g. JPC-B 110, 16248, 2006.
    Dr. P. Dallas (Cornell University, New York)
    e.g. ADV. FUNCT. MATER. 20, 2347, 2010; ADV. COLLOID INTERFACE SCI. 166, 119-135, 2011.

Career and foreign stays

21. 5. 1973 Born
1996 Master degree in Mathematics and Chemistry, Palacky University Olomouc
1998 Institute of Materials Sciences, National Center for Scientific Research „Demokritos“, Athens, Greece – synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles for biomedicine
1998 Wits University, Johannesburg, JAR – pressure induced solid-state transformations
1999 Company ThermoMicroscopes, the branch in Geneva – AFM training
2000 Department of Physics, University of Ioannina, Greece – low temperature Mössbauer spectroscopy
2000 Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Delaware, USA – study of superparamagnetic materials
2000 Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo – TEM training
2000 Ph.D. degree in Physical Chemistry, Palacky University Olomouc
2001 – 2002 Lecturer at Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Palacky University Olomouc
2001 – 2003 Lecturer at Department of Physical Chemistry, Palacky University Olomouc
2004 Institute for Physical High Technology, Jena – VSM magnetic measurements training
2005 – 2010 Scientific director of Centre for Research of Nanopowdered Materials
2006 Associate professor in Physical Chemistry
2010 Professor in Physical Chemistry
2010 General Director of Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials

Publications in impacted journals

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Summary IF = 642,59
Average IF = 4,46

Journal Number of publications Impact Factor
Chemical Reviews 1 40,197
ACS Nano 1 11,421
Advanced Functional Materials 2 10,179
Journal of the American Chemical Society 2 9,907
Small 4 8,349
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 1 8,12
Biomaterials 3 7,404
Chemistry of Materials 8 7,286
Green Chemistry 1 6,32
Chemical Communications 2 6,169
Journal of Materials Chemistry 8 5,968
Chemistry – A European Journal 1 5,925
Nanoscale 1 5,914
Applied Catalysis B – Environmental 1 5,625
Biosensors and Bioelectronics 1 5,602
Carbon 6 5,378
Environmental Science & Technology 7 5,228
Acta Biomaterialia 1 4,865
Journal of Physical Chemistry C 7 4,805
Crystal Growth & Design 1 4,72
Inorganic Chemistry 2 4,601
Analyst 1 4,23
Langmuir 2 4,186
Journal of Hazardous Materials 1 4,173

 

List of articles by years

2013

  • [DOI] P. Lazar, S. Zhang, K. Safarova, Q. Li, J. P. Froning, J. Granatier, P. Hobza, R. Zboril, F. Besenbacher, M. Dong, and M. Otyepka, “Quantification of the Interaction Forces between Metals and Graphene by Quantum Chemical Calculations and Dynamic Force Measurements under Ambient Conditions,” ACS NANO, vol. 7, iss. 2, pp. 1646-1651, 2013. IF = 11.421.
  • [DOI] D. Baratella, M. Magro, G. Sinigaglia, R. Zboril, G. Salviulo, and F. Vianello, “A glucose biosensor based on surface active maghemite nanoparticles,” BIOSENSORS AND BIOELECTRONICS, vol. 45, pp. 13-18, 2013. IF = 5.602.
  • [DOI] Z. Markova, K. Siskova, J. Filip, J. Cuda, M. Kolar, K. Safarova, I. Medrik, and R. Zboril, “Air Stable Magnetic Bimetallic Fe-Ag Nanoparticles for Advanced Antimicrobial Treatment and Phosphorus Removal,” ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, doi: 10.1021/es304693g, 2013. IF = 5.228.
  • [DOI] R. Prucek, J. Tucek, J. Kolarik, J. Filip, Z. Marusak, V. K. Sharma, and R. Zboril, “Ferrate(VI)-Induced Arsenite and Arsenate Removal by In Situ Structural Incorporation into Magnetic Iron(III) Oxide Nanoparticles,” ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, vol. 47, iss. 7, pp. 3283-3292, 2013. IF = 5.228.
  • [DOI] N. F. Adegboyega, V. K. Sharma, K. Siskova, R. Zbořil, M. Sohn, B. J. Schultz, and S. Banerjee, “Interactions of Aqueous Ag+ with Fulvic Acids: Mechanisms of Silver Nanoparticle Formation and Investigation of Stability,” ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, vol. 47, iss. 2, pp. 757-764, 2013. IF = 5.228.
  • [DOI] M. Pykal, K. Safarova, K. Machalova Siskova, P. Jurecka, A. B. Bourlinos, R. Zboril, and M. Otyepka, “Lipid Enhanced Exfoliation for Production of Graphene Nanosheets,” THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, doi: 10.1021/jp401277g, 2013. IF = 4.805.
  • [DOI] N. Liaros, P. Aloukos, A. Kolokithas-Ntoukas, A. Bakandritsos, T. Szabo, R. Zboril, and S. Couris, “Nonlinear Optical Properties and Broadband Optical Power Limiting Action of Graphene Oxide Colloids,” THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, vol. 117, iss. 13, pp. 6842-6850, 2013. IF = 4.805.
  • [DOI] M. Pečová, M. Šebela, Z. Marková, K. Poláková, J. Čuda, K. Šafářová, and R. Zbořil, “Thermostable trypsin conjugates immobilized to biogenic magnetite show a high operational stability and remarkable reusability for protein digestion,” NANOTECHNOLOGY, vol. 24, iss. 12, pp. 125102, 2013. IF = 3.979.
  • [DOI] M. Magro, D. Baratella, N. Pianca, A. Toninello, S. Grancara, R. Zboril, and F. Vianello, “Electrochemical determination of hydrogen peroxide production by isolated mitochondria: A novel nanocomposite carbon-maghemite nanoparticle electrode,” SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B: CHEMICAL, vol. 176, pp. 315-322, 2013. IF = 3.898.
  • [DOI] R. Bikas, H. Hosseini-Monfared, G. Zoppellaro, R. Herchel, J. Tucek, A. M. Owczarzak, M. Kubicki, and R. Zboril, “Synthesis, structure, magnetic properties and theoretical calculations of methoxy bridged dinuclear iron(iii) complex with hydrazone based O,N,N-donor ligand,” DALTON TRANSACTIONS, vol. 42, pp. 2803-2812, 2013. IF = 3.838.
  • [DOI] M. Havrdova, K. Polakova, R. Kubinek, J. Skopalik, Z. Markova, V. Brezina, J. Nebesarova, P. Paucek, and R. Zboril, “Real-Time Imaging of SPION Modified Stem Cells,” BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL, vol. 104, pp. 674a, 2013. IF = 3.623.
  • [DOI] A. Panáček, A. Balzerová, R. Prucek, V. Ranc, R. Večeřová, V. Husičková, J. Pechoušek, J. Filip, R. Zbořil, and L. Kvítek, “Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial efficiency of Ag/PDDA-diatomite nanocomposite ,” COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B: BIOINTERFACES, just accepted, 2013. IF = 3.456.
  • [DOI] Z. Travnicek, R. Zboril, M. Matikova-Maarova, B. Drahod, and J. Cermak, “Thermal decomposition of [Co(en)3][Fe(CN)6][bullet operator]2H2O: Topotactic dehydration process, valence and spin exchange mechanism elucidation,” CHEMISTRY CENTRAL JOURNAL, vol. 7, iss. 1, pp. 28, 2013. IF = 3.281.

2012

  • [DOI] V. Georgakilas, M. Otyepka, A. B. Bourlinos, V. Chandra, N. Kim, C. K. Kemp, P. Hobza, R. Zboril, and K. S. Kim, “Functionalization of Graphene: Covalent and Non-Covalent Approaches, Derivatives and Applications,” CHEMICAL REVIEWS, vol. 112, iss. 11, pp. 6156-6214, 2012. IF = 40.197.
  • A. Bakandritsos, A. Papagiannopoulos, E. N. Anagnostou, K. Avgoustakis, R. Zboril, S. Pispas, J. Tucek, V. Ryukhtin, N. Bouropoulos, A. Kolokithas-Ntoukas, T. A. Steriotis, U. Keiderling, and F. Winnefeld, “Merging High Doxorubicin Loading with Pronounced Magnetic Response and Bio-repellent Properties in Hybrid Drug Nanocarriers.,” SMALL, vol. 8, iss. 15, pp. 2381-2393, 2012. IF = 8.349.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, R. Zboril, J. Petr, A. Bakandritsos, M. Krysmann, and E. P. Giannelis, “Luminescent Surface Quaternized Carbon Dots,” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 24, iss. 1, pp. 6-8, 2012. IF = 7.286.
  • [DOI] Z. Markova, K. Siskova, J. Filip, K. Safarova, R. Prucek, A. Panacek, M. Kolar, and R. Zboril, “Chitosan-based synthesis of magnetically-driven nanocomposites with biogenic magnetite core, controlled silver size, and high antimicrobial activity,” GREEN CHEMISTRY, vol. 14, iss. 9, pp. 2550-2558, 2012. IF = 6.32.
  • [DOI] D. Maity, G. Zoppellaro, V. Sedenkova, J. Tucek, K. Safarova, K. Polakova, K. Tomankova, C. Diwoky, R. Stollberger, L. Machala, and R. Zboril, “Surface design of core-shell superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles drives record relaxivity values in functional MRI contrast agents,” CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, vol. 48, pp. 11398-11400, 2012. IF = 6.169.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, A. Bakandritsos, A. Kouloumpis, D. Gournis, M. Krysmann, E. P. Giannelis, K. Polakova, K. Safarova, K. Hola, and R. Zboril, “Gd(iii)-doped carbon dots as a dual fluorescent-MRI probe,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, vol. 2, iss. 43, pp. 23327-23330, 2012. IF = 5.968.
  • [DOI] J. Frydrych, L. Machala, J. Tucek, K. Siskova, J. Filip, J. Pechousek, K. Safarova, M. Vondracek, J. H. Seo, O. Schneeweiss, M. Gratzel, K. Sivula, and R. Zboril, “Facile fabrication of tin-doped hematite photoelectrodes – effect of doping on magnetic properties and performance for light-induced water splitting,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, vol. 22, iss. 43, pp. 23232-23239, 2012. IF = 5.968.
  • [DOI] Z. Markova, A. B. Bourlinos, K. Safarova, K. Polakova, J. Tucek, I. Medrik, K. Siskova, J. Petr, M. Krysmann, E. P. Giannelis, and R. Zboril, “Synthesis and properties of core-shell fluorescent hybrids with distinct morphologies based on carbon dots,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, vol. 22, iss. 32, pp. 16219-16223, 2012. IF = 5.968.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, K. Safarova, K. Siskova, and R. Zbořil, “The production of chemically converted graphenes from graphite fluoride,” CARBON, vol. 50, iss. 3, pp. 1425-1428, 2012. IF = 5.378.
  • [DOI] B. Marsalek, D. Jancula, E. Marsalkova, M. Mashlan, K. Safarova, J. Tucek, and R. Zboril, “Multimodal Action and Selective Toxicity of Zerovalent Iron Nanoparticles against Cyanobacteria,” ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, vol. 46, iss. 4, pp. 2316-2323, 2012. IF = 5.228.
  • [DOI] M. Magro, G. Sinigaglia, L. Nodari, J. Tucek, K. Polakova, Z. Marusak, S. Cardillo, G. Salviulo, U. Russo, R. Stevanato, R. Zboril, and F. Vianello, “Charge binding of rhodamine derivative to OH- stabilized nanomaghemite: Universal nanocarrier for construction of magnetofluorescent biosensors,” ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, vol. 8, iss. 6, pp. 2068-2076, 2012. IF = 4.865.
  • [DOI] K. Dimos, L. Jankovic, I. B. Koutselas, M. A. Karakassides, R. Zboril, and P. Komadel, “Low-Temperature Synthesis and Characterization of Gallium Nitride Quantum Dots in Ordered Mesoporous Silica,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, vol. 116, iss. 1, pp. 1185-1194, 2012. IF = 4.805.
  • [DOI] J. Granatier, P. Lazar, R. Prucek, K. Safarova, R. Zboril, M. Otyepka, and P. Hobza, “Interaction of Graphene and Arenes with Noble Metals,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, vol. 116, iss. 26, pp. 14151-14162, 2012. IF = 4.805.
  • [DOI] R. Prucek, V. Ranc, L. Kvitek, A. Panacek, R. Zboril, and M. Kolar, “Reproducible discrimination between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy with infrared excitation,” ANALYST, vol. 137, iss. 12, pp. 2866-2870, 2012. IF = 4.23.
  • [DOI] M. Magro, A. Faralli, D. Baratella, I. Bertipaglia, S. Giannetti, G. Salviulo, R. Zboril, and V. Fabio, “Avidin functionalized maghemite nanoparticles and their application for recombinant human biotinyl-SERCA purification,” LANGMUIR, vol. 28, iss. 43, pp. 15392-15401, 2012. IF = 4.186.
  • [DOI] M. Baikousi, A. B. Bourlinos, A. Douvalis, T. Bakas, D. F. Anagnostopoulos, J. Tucek, K. Safarova, R. Zboril, and M. A. Karakassides, “Synthesis and Characterization of gamma-Fe2O3/Carbon Hybrids and Their Application in Removal of Hexavalent Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solutions,” LANGMUIR, vol. 28, iss. 8, pp. 3918-3930, 2012. IF = 4.186.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Andrle, F. Oplustil, L. Machala, J. Tucek, J. Filip, Z. Marusak, and V. K. Sharma, “Treatment of chemical warfare agents by zero-valent iron nanoparticles and ferrate(VI)/(III) composite,” JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, vol. 211, iss. SI, pp. 126-130, 2012. IF = 4.173.
  • [DOI] F. Karlicky, R. Zboril, and M. Otyepka, “Band gaps and structural properties of graphene halides and their derivates: A hybrid functional study with localized orbital basis sets,” THE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS, vol. 137, iss. 3, a.n. 34709, 2012. IF = 3.33.
  • [DOI] A. Douvalis, R. Zboril, A. Bourlinos, J. Tucek, S. Spyridi, and T. Bakas, “A facile synthetic route toward air-stable magnetic nanoalloys with Fe–Ni/Fe–Co core and iron oxide shell,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research, vol. 14, iss. 9, pp. 1-16, 2012. IF = 3.287.
  • [DOI] K. Siskova, J. Tucek, L. Machala, E. Otyepkova, J. Filip, K. Safarova, J. Pechousek, and R. Zboril, “Air-stable nZVI formation mediated by glutamic acid: solid-state storable material exhibiting 2D chain morphology and high reactivity in aqueous environment,” JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH, vol. 14, iss. 4, a.n. 805, 2012. IF = 3.287.
  • [DOI] G. Sinigaglia, M. Magro, G. Miotto, S. Cardillo, E. Agostinelli, R. Zboril, E. Bidollari, and F. Vianello, “Catalytically active bovine serum amine oxidase bound to fluorescent and magnetically drivable nanoparticles,” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE, vol. 7, pp. 2249-2259, 2012. IF = 3.13.
  • [DOI] K. Siskova, O. Becicka, V. Masek, K. Safarova, and R. Zboril, “Spacer-free SERRS spectra of unperturbed porphyrin detected at 100 fM concentration in Ag hydrosols prepared by modified Tollens method,” JOURNAL OF RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY, vol. 43, iss. 6, pp. 689-691, 2012. IF = 3.087.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, A. Bakandritsos, N. Liaros, S. Couris, K. Safarova, M. Otyepka, and R. Zbořil, “Water dispersible functionalized graphene fluoride with significant nonlinear optical response,” CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS, vol. 543, pp. 101-105, 2012. IF = 2.337.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, V. Georgakilas, A. Bakandritsos, A. Kouloumpis, D. Gournis, and R. Zboril, “Aqueous-dispersible fullerol-carbon nanotube hybrids,” MATERIALS LETTERS, vol. 82, pp. 48-50, 2012. IF = 2.307.
  • [DOI] M. Baikousi, K. Dimos, A. B. Bourlinos, R. Zboril, I. Papadas, Y. Deligiannakis, and M. A. Karakassides, “Surface decoration of carbon nanosheets with amino-functionalized organosilica nanoparticles,” APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, vol. 258, iss. 8, pp. 3703-3709, 2012. IF = 2.103.
  • [DOI] A. Tselepidou, M. Drosos, P. Stathi, A. B. Bourlinos, R. Zboril, and Y. Deligiannakis, “A water-dispersible, carboxylate-rich carbonaceous solid: synthesis, heavy metal uptake and EPR study,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, vol. 47, iss. 7, pp. 3140-3149, 2012. IF = 2.015.
  • [DOI] C. Aparicio, J. Filip, H. Skogby, Z. Marusak, M. Mashlan, and R. Zboril, “Thermal behavior of almandine at temperatures up to 1,200A degrees C in hydrogen,” PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF MINERALS, vol. 39, iss. 4, pp. 311-318, 2012. IF = 1.73.

2011

  • [DOI] P. Dallas, V. K. Sharma, and R. Zboril, “Silver polymeric nanocomposites as advanced antimicrobial agents: Classification, synthetic paths, applications, and perspectives,” ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, vol. 166, iss. 1-2, pp. 119-135, 2011. IF = 8.12.
  • [DOI] R. Prucek, J. Tucek, M. Kilianova, A. Panacek, L. Kvitek, J. Filip, M. Kolar, K. Tomankova, and R. Zboril, “The targeted antibacterial and antifungal properties of magnetic nanocomposite of iron oxide and silver nanoparticles,” BIOMATERIALS, vol. 32, iss. 21, pp. 4704-4713, 2011. IF = 7.404.
  • [DOI] L. Machala, J. Tucek, and R. Zboril, “Polymorphous Transformations of Nanometric Iron(III) Oxide: A Review,” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 23, iss. 14, pp. 3255-3272, 2011. IF = 7.286.
  • [DOI] L. Machala, J. Tucek, and R. Zboril, “Correction to Polymorphous Transformations of Nanometric Iron(III) Oxide: A Review (vol 23, pg 3255, 2011),” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 23, iss. 18, pp. 4271, 2011. IF = 7.286.
  • [DOI] K. Siskova, M. Kubala, P. Dallas, D. Jancik, A. Thorel, P. Ilik, and R. Zboril, “The effect of surface modification on the fluorescence and morphology of CdSe nanoparticles embedded in a 3D phosphazene-based matrix: nanowire-like quantum dots,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, vol. 21, iss. 4, pp. 1086-1093, 2011. IF = 5.968.
  • [DOI] J. Filip, R. A. Yngard, K. Siskova, Z. Marusak, V. Ettler, P. Sajdl, V. K. Sharma, and R. Zboril, “Mechanisms and Efficiency of the Simultaneous Removal of Metals and Cyanides by Using Ferrate(VI): Crucial Roles of Nanocrystalline Iron(III) Oxyhydroxides and Metal Carbonates,” CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL, vol. 17, iss. 36, pp. 10097-10105, 2011. IF = 5.925.
  • [DOI] A. Panacek, R. Prucek, D. Safarova, M. Dittrich, J. Richtrova, K. Benickova, R. Zboril, and L. Kvitek, “Acute and Chronic Toxicity Effects of Silver Nanoparticles (NPs) on Drosophila melanogaster,” ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, vol. 45, iss. 11, pp. 4974-4979, 2011. IF = 5.228.
  • [DOI] R. Herchel, J. Tucek, Z. Travnicek, D. Petridis, and R. Zboril, “Crystal Water Molecules as Magnetic Tuners in Molecular Metamagnets Exhibiting Antiferro-Ferro-Paramagnetic Transitions,” INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, vol. 50, iss. 18, pp. 9153-9163, 2011. IF = 4.601.
  • [DOI] R. Herchel, Z. Travnicek, and R. Zboril, “Tuning of the Critical Temperature in Iron(II) Spin-Crossover Materials Based on Bridging Polycyanidometallates: Pentacyanidonitrosylferrate(II) and Hexacyanidoplatinate(IV),” INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, vol. 50, iss. 24, pp. 12390-12392, 2011. IF = 4.601.
  • [DOI] K. Siskova, K. Safarova, J. H. Seo, R. Zboril, and M. Mashlan, “Non-chemical approach toward 2D self-assemblies of Ag nanoparticles via cold plasma treatment of substrates,” NANOTECHNOLOGY, vol. 22, iss. 27, a.n. 275601, 2011.
  • [DOI] J. Tucek, S. Ohkoshi, and R. Zboril, “Room-temperature ground magnetic state of epsilon-Fe2O3: In-field Mossbauer spectroscopy evidence for collinear ferrimagnet,” APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, vol. 99, iss. 25, 2011. IF = 3.844.
  • [DOI] R. Prucek, A. Panacek, A. Fargasova, V. Ranc, V. Masek, L. Kvitek, and R. Zboril, “Re-crystallization of silver nanoparticles in a highly concentrated NaCl environment-a new substrate for surface enhanced IR-visible Raman spectroscopy,” CRYSTENGCOMM, vol. 13, iss. 7, pp. 2242-2248, 2011. IF = 3.842.
  • [DOI] O. Schneeweiss, J. Filip, B. David, R. Zboril, and M. Maslan, “Iron nanoparticles prepared from natural ferrihydrite precursors: kinetics and properties,” JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH, vol. 13, iss. 11, SI, pp. 5677-5684, 2011. IF = 3.287.
  • [DOI] S. Klimkova, M. Cernik, L. Lacinova, J. Filip, D. Jancik, and R. Zboril, “Zero-valent iron nanoparticles in treatment of acid mine water from in situ uranium leaching,” CHEMOSPHERE, vol. 82, iss. 8, pp. 1178-1184, 2011. IF = 3.206.
  • [DOI] J. Cuda, T. Kohout, J. Tucek, J. Haloda, J. Filip, R. Prucek, and R. Zboril, “Low-temperature magnetic transition in troilite: A simple marker for highly stoichiometric FeS systems,” JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH, vol. 116, 2011. IF = 3.021.
  • [DOI] V. Prochazka, H. Stepankova, V. Chlan, J. Tucek, J. Cuda, K. Kouril, J. Filip, and R. Zboril, “Electric field gradient in FeTiO3 by nuclear magnetic resonance and ab initio calculations,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER, vol. 23, iss. 20, 2011. IF = 2.546.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, R. Zboril, M. Kubala, P. Stathi, Y. Deligiannakis, M. A. Karakassides, T. A. Steriotis, and A. K. Stubos, “Fabrication of fluorescent nanodiamond@C core-shell hybrids via mild carbonization of sodium cholate-nanodiamond complexes,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, vol. 46, iss. 24, pp. 7912-7916, 2011. IF = 2.015.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, M. A. Karakassides, P. Stathi, Y. Deligiannakis, R. Zboril, P. Dallas, T. A. Steriotis, A. K. Stubos, and C. Trapalis, “Pyrolytic formation of a carbonaceous solid for heavy metal adsorption,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, vol. 46, iss. 4, pp. 975-982, 2011. IF = 2.015.
  • [DOI] R. Herchel, Z. Travnicek, and R. Zboril, “Spin crossover behavior of a one-dimensional polymeric-chain compound \[Fe(abpt)(2)(mu-Ni(CN)(4))]center dot xH(2)O\(n) (x=0.5 -> 0): Synthesis, spectral, thermal and magnetic properties,” INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA, vol. 365, iss. 1, pp. 458-461, 2011. IF = 1.846.
  • [DOI] D. A. Golovko, V. K. Sharma, O. V. Pavlova, E. A. Belyanovskaya, I. D. Golovko, V. I. Suprunovich, and R. Zboril, “Determination of submillimolar concentration of ferrate(VI) in alkaline solutions by amperometric titration,” CENTRAL EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, vol. 9, iss. 5, pp. 808-812, 2011. IF = 1.073.
  • [DOI] D. A. Golovko, V. K. Sharma, V. I. Suprunovich, O. V. Pavlova, I. D. Golovko, K. Bouzek, and R. Zboril, “A SIMPLE POTENTIOMETRIC TITRATION METHOD TO DETERMINE CONCENTRATION OF FERRATE(VI) IN STRONG ALKALINE SOLUTIONS,” ANALYTICAL LETTERS, vol. 44, iss. 7, pp. 1333-1340, 2011. IF = 1.016.

2010

  • [DOI] P. Dallas, J. Tucek, D. Jancik, M. Kolar, A. Panacek, and R. Zboril, “Magnetically Controllable Silver Nanocomposite with Multifunctional Phosphotriazine Matrix and High Antimicrobial Activity,” ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, vol. 20, iss. 14, pp. 2347-2354, 2010. IF = 10.179.
  • [DOI] K. Sivula, R. Zboril, F. Le Formal, R. Robert, A. Weidenkaff, J. Tucek, J. Frydrych, and M. Graetzel, “Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting with Mesoporous Hematite Prepared by a Solution-Based Colloidal Approach,” JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, vol. 132, iss. 21, pp. 7436-7444, 2010. IF = 9.907.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, F. Karlicky, A. B. Bourlinos, T. A. Steriotis, A. K. Stubos, V. Georgakilas, K. Safarova, D. Jancik, C. Trapalis, and M. Otyepka, “Graphene Fluoride: A Stable Stoichiometric Graphene Derivative and its Chemical Conversion to Graphene,” SMALL, vol. 6, iss. 24, pp. 2885-2891, 2010. IF = 8.349.
  • [DOI] J. Tucek, R. Zboril, A. Namai, and S. Ohkoshi, “epsilon-Fe2O3: An Advanced Nanomaterial Exhibiting Giant Coercive Field, Millimeter-Wave Ferromagnetic Resonance, and Magnetoelectric Coupling,” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 22, iss. 24, pp. 6483-6505, 2010. IF = 7.286.
  • [DOI] V. Georgakilas, A. B. Bourlinos, R. Zboril, T. A. Steriotis, P. Dallas, A. K. Stubos, and C. Trapalis, “Organic functionalisation of graphenes,” CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, vol. 46, iss. 10, pp. 1766-1768, 2010. IF = 6.169.
  • [DOI] V. Tzitzios, G. Basina, A. Bakandritsos, C. G. Hadjipanayis, H. Mao, D. Niarchos, G. C. Hadjipanayis, J. Tucek, and R. Zboril, “Immobilization of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles on laponite discs - an easy way to biocompatible ferrofluids and ferrogels,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, vol. 20, iss. 26, pp. 5418-5428, 2010. IF = 5.968.
  • [DOI] A. Bakandritsos, G. Mattheolabakis, R. Zboril, N. Bouropoulos, J. Tucek, D. G. Fatouros, and K. Avgoustakis, “Preparation, stability and cytocompatibility of magnetic/PLA-PEG hybrids,” NANOSCALE, vol. 2, iss. 4, pp. 564-572, 2010. IF = 5.914.
  • [DOI] J. Pinkas, V. Reichlova, A. Serafimidisova, Z. Moravec, R. Zboril, D. Jancik, and P. Bezdicka, “Sonochemical Synthesis of Amorphous Yttrium Iron Oxides Embedded in Acetate Matrix and their Controlled Thermal Crystallization toward Garnet (Y3Fe5O12) and Perovskite (YFeO3) Nanostructures,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, vol. 114, iss. 32, pp. 13557-13564, 2010. IF = 4.805.
  • [DOI] A. Bakandritsos, R. Zboril, N. Bouropoulos, P. Kallinteri, M. E. Favretto, T. L. Parker, A. Mullertz, and D. G. Fatouros, “The preparation of magnetically guided lipid based nanoemulsions using self-emulsifying technology,” NANOTECHNOLOGY, vol. 21, iss. 5, 2010. IF = 3.979.
  • [DOI] T. Kohout, A. Kosterov, J. Haloda, P. Tycova, and R. Zboril, “Low-temperature magnetic properties of iron-bearing sulfides and their contribution to magnetism of cometary bodies,” ICARUS, vol. 208, iss. 2, pp. 955-962, 2010. IF = 3.385.
  • [DOI] Z. Travnicek, I. Popa, M. Cajan, R. Zboril, V. Krystof, and J. Mikulik, “The first iron(III) complexes with cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors: Magnetic, spectroscopic (IR, ES+ MS, NMR, Fe-57 Mossbauer), theoretical, and biological activity studies,” JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY, vol. 104, iss. 4, pp. 405-417, 2010. IF = 3.354.
  • [DOI] C. Gregor, M. Hermanek, D. Jancik, J. Pechousek, J. Filip, J. Hrbac, and R. Zboril, “The Effect of Surface Area and Crystal Structure on the Catalytic Efficiency of Iron(III) Oxide Nanoparticles in Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition,” EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, iss. 16, pp. 2343-2351, 2010. IF = 3.049.
  • [DOI] P. Hermankova, M. Hermanek, and R. Zboril, “Thermal Decomposition of Ferric Oxalate Tetrahydrate in Oxidative and Inert Atmospheres: The Role of Ferrous Oxalate as an Intermediate,” EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, iss. 7, pp. 1110-1118, 2010. IF = 3.049.
  • [DOI] L. Smolakova, T. Grygar, L. Capek, O. Schneeweiss, and R. Zboril, “Speciation of Fe in Fe-modified zeolite catalysts,” JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, vol. 647, iss. 1, pp. 8-19, 2010. IF = 2.905.
  • [DOI] Z. Travnicek, R. Herchel, J. Mikulik, and R. Zboril, “Copper(II) cyanido-bridged bimetallic nitroprusside-based complexes: Syntheses, X-ray structures, magnetic properties, Fe-57 Mossbauer spectroscopy and thermal studies,” JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY, vol. 183, iss. 5, pp. 1046-1054, 2010. IF = 2.159.
  • [DOI] P. Dallas, R. Zboril, A. B. Bourlinos, D. Jancik, D. Niarchos, A. Panacek, and D. Petridis, “Cornet-Like Phosphotriazine/Diamine Polymers as Reductant and Matrix for the Synthesis of Silver Nanocomposites with Antimicrobial Activity,” MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING, vol. 295, iss. 2, pp. 108-114, 2010. IF = 1.986.
  • [DOI] J. Soukupova, L. Kvitek, M. Kratochvilova, A. Panacek, R. Prucek, and R. Zboril, “Silver Voyage from Macro- to Nanoworld,” JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, vol. 87, iss. 10, pp. 1094-1097, 2010. IF = 0.739.
  • I. Markova, K. Kluchova, R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, and M. Herman, “SMALL BOWEL IMAGING – STILL A RADIOLOGIC APPROACH?,” BIOMEDICAL PAPERS-OLOMOUC, vol. 154, iss. 2, pp. 123-132, 2010. IF = 0.702.
  • O. Schneeweiss, B. David, T. Zak, J. Filip, J. Tucek, R. Zboril, and M. Maslan, “Magnetic Interactions between Nanoparticles Formed during Calcination of Ferrihydrite,” ACTA PHYSICA POLONICA A, vol. 118, iss. 5, pp. 749-750, 2010. IF = 0.444.
  • L. Machala, R. Zboril, V. K. Sharma, J. Filip, and Z. Homonnay, “Decomposition of solid BaFeO4, K2FeO4 and KFeO2 at high temperatures and under various air humidity,” ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, vol. 239, 2010.
  • V. K. Sharma, R. A. Yngard, Y. Lin, and R. Zboril, “Silver nanoparticles: Green synthesis approaches,” ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, vol. 239, 2010.

2009

  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, V. Georgakilas, R. Zboril, T. A. Steriotis, and A. K. Stubos, “Liquid-Phase Exfoliation of Graphite Towards Solubilized Graphenes,” SMALL, vol. 5, iss. 16, pp. 1841-1845, 2009. IF = 8.349.
  • [DOI] K. Kluchova, R. Zboril, J. Tucek, M. Pecova, L. Zajoncova, I. Safarik, M. Mashlan, I. Markova, D. Jancik, M. Sebela, H. Bartonkova, V. Bellesi, P. Novak, and D. Petridis, “Superparamagnetic maghemite nanoparticles from solid-state synthesis - Their functionalization towards peroral MRI contrast agent and magnetic carrier for trypsin immobilization,” BIOMATERIALS, vol. 30, iss. 15, pp. 2855-2863, 2009. IF = 7.404.
  • [DOI] A. Panacek, M. Kolar, R. Vecerova, R. Prucek, J. Soukupova, V. Krystof, P. Hamal, R. Zboril, and L. Kvitek, “Antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles against Candida spp.,” BIOMATERIALS, vol. 30, iss. 31, pp. 6333-6340, 2009. IF = 7.404.
  • [DOI] R. Prucek, L. Kvitek, A. Panacek, L. Vancurova, J. Soukupova, D. Jancik, and R. Zboril, “Polyacrylate-assisted synthesis of stable copper nanoparticles and copper(I) oxide nanocubes with high catalytic efficiency,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, vol. 19, iss. 44, pp. 8463-8469, 2009. IF = 5.968.
  • [DOI] V. Belessi, D. Lambropoulou, I. Konstantinou, R. Zboril, J. Tucek, D. Jancik, T. Albanis, and D. Petridis, “Structure and photocatalytic performance of magnetically separable titania photocatalysts for the degradation of propachlor,” APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL, vol. 87, iss. 3-4, pp. 181-189, 2009. IF = 5.626.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, V. Georgakilas, R. Zboril, A. Bakandritsos, A. Stassinopoulos, D. Anglos, and E. P. Giannelis, “Pyrolytic formation and photoluminescence properties of a new layered carbonaceous material with graphite oxide-mimicking characteristics,” CARBON, vol. 47, iss. 2, pp. 519-526, 2009. IF = 5.378.
  • [DOI] L. Kvitek, M. Vanickova, A. Panacek, J. Soukupova, M. Dittrich, E. Valentova, R. Prucek, M. Bancirova, D. Milde, and R. Zboril, “Initial Study on the Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles (NPs) against Paramecium caudatum,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, vol. 113, iss. 11, pp. 4296-4300, 2009. IF = 4.805.
  • [DOI] I. Cesar, K. Sivula, A. Kay, R. Zboril, and M. Graetzel, “Influence of Feature Size, Film Thickness, and Silicon Doping on the Performance of Nanostructured Hematite Photoanodes for Solar Water Splitting,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, vol. 113, iss. 2, pp. 772-782, 2009. IF = 4.805.
  • [DOI] R. Prucek, M. Hermanek, and R. Zboril, “An effect of iron(III) oxides crystallinity on their catalytic efficiency and applicability in phenol degradation-A competition between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis,” APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL, vol. 366, iss. 2, pp. 325-332, 2009. IF = 3.903.
  • [DOI] R. Herchel, Z. Sindelar, Z. Travnicek, R. Zboril, and J. Vanco, “Novel 1D chain Fe(III)-salen-like complexes involving anionic heterocyclic N-donor ligands. Synthesis, X-ray structure, magnetic, Fe-57 Mossbauer, and biological activity studies,” DALTON TRANSACTIONS, iss. 44, pp. 9870-9880, 2009. IF = 3.838.
  • [DOI] L. Machala, R. Zboril, V. K. Sharma, J. Filip, D. Jancik, and Z. Homonnay, “Transformation of Solid Potassium Ferrate(VI) (K2FeO4): Mechanism and Kinetic Effect of Air Humidity,” EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, iss. 8, pp. 1060-1067, 2009. IF = 3.049.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, T. A. Steriotis, R. Zboril, V. Georgakilas, and A. Stubos, “Direct synthesis of carbon nanosheets by the solid-state pyrolysis of betaine,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, vol. 44, iss. 5, pp. 1407-1411, 2009. IF = 2.015.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, V. Georgakilas, R. Zboril, T. A. Steriotis, A. K. Stubos, and C. Trapalis, “Aqueous-phase exfoliation of graphite in the presence of polyvinylpyrrolidone for the production of water-soluble graphenes,” SOLID STATE COMMUNICATIONS, vol. 149, iss. 47-48, pp. 2172-2176, 2009. IF = 1.649.

2008

  • [DOI] A. Bakandritsos, N. Bouropoulos, R. Zboril, K. Iliopoulos, N. Boukos, G. Chatzikyriakos, and S. Couris, “Optically active spherical polyelectrolyte brushes with a nanocrystalline magnetic core,” ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, vol. 18, iss. 11, pp. 1694-1706, 2008. IF = 10.179.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, A. Stassinopoulos, D. Anglos, R. Zboril, M. Karakassides, and E. P. Giannelis, “Surface functionalized carbogenic quantum dots,” SMALL, vol. 4, iss. 4, pp. 455-458, 2008. IF = 8.349.
  • [DOI] V. Belessi, R. Zboril, J. Tucek, M. Mashlan, V. Tzitzios, and D. Petridis, “Ferrofluids from magnetic-chitosan hybrids,” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 20, iss. 10, pp. 3298-3305, 2008. IF = 7.286.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, A. Stassinopoulos, D. Anglos, R. Zboril, V. Georgakilas, and E. P. Giannelis, “Photoluminescent carbogenic dots,” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 20, iss. 14, pp. 4539-4541, 2008. IF = 7.286.
  • [DOI] M. Hermanek and R. Zboril, “Polymorphous Exhibitions of Iron(III) Oxide during Isothermal Oxidative Decompositions of Iron Salts: A Key Role of the Powder Layer Thickness,” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 20, iss. 16, pp. 5284-5295, 2008. IF = 7.286.
  • [DOI] V. Georoakilas, A. B. Bourlinos, R. Zboril, and C. Trapalis, “Synthesis, characterization and aspects of superhydrophobic functionalized carbon nanotubes,” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 20, iss. 9, pp. 2884-2886, 2008. IF = 7.286.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, V. Georgakilas, and R. Zboril, “Easy deposition of amorphous carbon films on glass substrates,” CARBON, vol. 46, iss. 13, pp. 1801-1804, 2008. IF = 5.378.
  • [DOI] R. A. Yngard, V. K. Sharma, J. Filip, and R. Zboril, “Ferrate(VI) oxidation of weak-acid dissociable cyanides,” ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, vol. 42, iss. 8, pp. 3005-3010, 2008. IF = 5.228.
  • [DOI] J. Pinkas, V. Reichlova, R. Zboril, Z. Moravec, P. Bezdicka, and J. Matejkova, “Sonochemical synthesis of amorphous nanoscopic iron(III) oxide from Fe(acac)(3),” ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY, vol. 15, iss. 3, pp. 257-264, 2008. IF = 4.805.
  • [DOI] L. Kvitek, A. Panacek, J. Soukupova, M. Kolar, R. Vecerova, R. Prucek, M. Holecova, and R. Zboril, “Effect of surfactants and polymers on stability and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles (NPs),” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C, vol. 112, iss. 15, pp. 5825-5834, 2008. IF = 4.805.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, A. Bakandritsos, M. Mashlan, V. Tzitzios, P. Dallas, C. Trapalis, and D. Petridis, “One-step solid state synthesis of capped gamma-Fe(2)O(3) nanocrystallites,” NANOTECHNOLOGY, vol. 19, iss. 9, 2008. IF = 3.979.
  • [DOI] T. M. Triantis, K. Papadopoulos, E. Yannakopoulou, D. Dimotikali, J. Hrbac, and R. Zboril, “Sensitized chemiluminescence of luminol catalyzed by colloidal dispersions of nanometer-sized ferric oxides,” CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, vol. 144, iss. 3, pp. 483-488, 2008. IF = 3.461.
  • [DOI] Z. Travnicek, J. Mikulik, M. Cajan, R. Zboril, and I. Popa, “Novel iron complexes bearing N6-substituted adenosine derivatives: Synthesis, magnetic, (57)Fe Mossbauer, DFT, and in vitro cytotoxicity studies,” BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, vol. 16, iss. 18, pp. 8719-8728, 2008. IF = 2.921.
  • [DOI] J. Soukupova, L. Kvitek, A. Panacek, T. Nevecna, and R. Zboril, “Comprehensive study on surfactant role on silver nanoparticles (NPs) prepared via modified Tollens process,” MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS, vol. 111, iss. 1, pp. 77-81, 2008. IF = 2.234.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, V. Georgakilas, R. Zboril, D. Jancik, M. A. Karakassides, A. Stassinopoulos, D. Anglos, and E. P. Giannelis, “Reaction of graphite fluoride with NaOH-KOH eutectic,” JOURNAL OF FLUORINE CHEMISTRY, vol. 129, iss. 8, pp. 720-724, 2008. IF = 2.033.
  • M. Pavuk, M. Miglierini, M. Vujtek, R. Zboril, M. Maslan, and P. Svec, “Surface morphology of Fe(79)Mo(8)Cu(1)B(12) ribbons characterised by atomic force microscopy,” REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE, vol. 18, iss. 2, pp. 164-168, 2008. IF = 0.915.
  • [DOI] O. Schneeweiss, T. Grygar, B. David, R. Zboril, J. Filip, and M. Mashlan, “Mossbauer and Magnetic Studies of Nanocrystalline Iron, Iron Oxide and Iron Carbide Powders Prepared from Synthetic Ferrihydrite,” in MOSSBAUER SPECTROSCOPY IN MATERIALS SCIENCE 2008, 2008, pp. 106-113.
  • [DOI] L. Machala, R. Zboril, V. K. Sharma, and Z. Homonnay, “Decomposition of Potassium Ferrate(VI) (K(2)FeO(4)) and Potassium Ferrate(III) (KFeO(2)): In-situ Mossbauer Spectroscopy Approach,” in MOSSBAUER SPECTROSCOPY IN MATERIALS SCIENCE 2008, 2008, pp. 114-121.

2007

  • [DOI] M. Hermanek, R. Zboril, N. Medrik, J. Pechousek, and C. Gregor, “Catalytic efficiency of iron(III) oxides in decomposition of hydrogen peroxide: Competition between the surface area and crystallinity of nanoparticles,” JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, vol. 129, iss. 35, pp. 10929-10936, 2007. IF = 9.907.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, V. Georgakilas, R. Zboril, and P. DallaS, “Preparation of a water-dispersible carbon nanotube-silica hybrid,” CARBON, vol. 45, iss. 10, pp. 2136-2139, 2007. IF = 5.378.
  • [DOI] A. B. Bourlinos, A. Bakandritsos, R. Zboril, M. Karakassides, and C. Trapalis, “Preparation of a water-dispersible carbon-silica composite derived from a silylated molecular precursor,” CARBON, vol. 45, iss. 5, pp. 1108-1111, 2007. IF = 5.378.
  • [DOI] J. Filip, R. Zboril, O. Schneeweiss, J. Zeman, M. Cernik, P. Kvapil, and M. Otyepka, “Environmental applications of chemically pure natural ferrihydrite,” ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, vol. 41, iss. 12, pp. 4367-4374, 2007. IF = 5.228.
  • [DOI] L. Machala, R. Zboril, and A. Gedanken, “Amorphous iron(III) Oxide – A review,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, vol. 111, iss. 16, pp. 4003-4018, 2007. IF = 3.696.
  • [DOI] L. Machala, R. Zboril, V. K. Sharma, J. Filip, O. Schneeweiss, and Z. Homonnay, “Mossbauer characterization and in situ monitoring of thermal decomposition of potassium ferrate(VI), K2FeO4 in static air conditions,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, vol. 111, iss. 16, pp. 4280-4286, 2007. IF = 3.696.
  • [DOI] J. Hrbac, V. Halouzka, R. Zboril, K. Papadopoulos, and T. Triantis, “Carbon electrodes modified by nanoscopic iron(III) oxides to assemble chemical sensors for the hydrogen peroxide amperometric detection,” ELECTROANALYSIS, vol. 19, iss. 17, pp. 1850-1854, 2007. IF = 2.872.
  • [DOI] M. Pavuk, M. Miglierini, M. Vujtek, M. Mashlan, R. Zboril, and Y. Jiraskova, “AFM and Mossbauer spectrometry investigation of the nanocrystallization process in Fe-Mo-Cu-B rapidly quenched alloy,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER, vol. 19, iss. 21, 2007. IF = 2.546.
  • [DOI] K. Nomura, R. Zboril, J. Tucek, W. Kosaka, S. Ohkoshi, and I. Felner, “Substitution effects of barium and calcium on magnetic properties of A(x)Sr(1-x)(Fe(0.5)Ru(0.5))O(3) double perovskites (x=0.05, A=Ba,Ca),” JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, vol. 102, iss. 1, 2007. IF = 2.168.
  • [DOI] O. Schneeweiss, B. David, T. Zak, R. Zboril, and M. Mashlan, “Nanocrystalline Fe-Ni and Fe-Co samples prepared by powder processing,” JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS, vol. 310, iss. 2, Part 3, pp. E858-E860, 2007. IF = 1.78.
  • [DOI] Y. Jiraskova, M. Marysko, and R. Zboril, “Magnetic and structural features of amorphous FeMo-based alloys,” JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS, vol. 316, iss. 2, pp. E16-E19, 2007. IF = 1.78.
  • [DOI] H. Bartonkova, M. Mashlan, I. Medrik, D. Jancik, and R. Zboril, “Magnetically modified bentonite as a possible contrast agent in MRI of gastrointestinal tract,” CHEMICAL PAPERS, vol. 61, iss. 5, pp. 413-416, 2007. IF = 1.096.
  • [DOI] M. Miglierini, T. Kanuch, M. Pavuk, Y. Jiraskova, R. Zboril, M. Maslan, and P. Svec, “Evolution of structural changes in nanocrystalline alloys with temperature,” PHYSICS OF METALS AND METALLOGRAPHY, vol. 104, iss. 4, pp. 335-345, 2007. IF = 0.54.

2006

  • [DOI] M. Hermanek, R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, L. Machala, and O. Schneeweiss, “Thermal behaviour of iron(II) oxalate dihydrate in the atmosphere of its conversion gases,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, vol. 16, iss. 13, pp. 1273-1280, 2006. IF = 5.968.
  • [DOI] O. Schneeweiss, R. Zboril, N. Pizurova, M. Mashlan, E. Petrovsky, and J. Tucek, “Novel solid-state synthesis of alpha-Fe and Fe3O4 nanoparticles embedded in a MgO matrix,” NANOTECHNOLOGY, vol. 17, iss. 2, pp. 607-616, 2006. IF = 3.979.
  • [DOI] A. Panacek, L. Kvitek, R. Prucek, M. Kolar, R. Vecerova, N. Pizurova, V. K. Sharma, T. Nevecna, and R. Zboril, “Silver colloid nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, and their antibacterial activity,” JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, vol. 110, iss. 33, pp. 16248-16253, 2006. IF = 3.696.
  • [DOI] J. Madarasz, R. Zboril, Z. Homonnay, V. K. Sharma, and G. Pokol, “Thermal decomposition of iron(VI) oxides, K2FeO4 and BaFeO4, in an inert atmosphere,” JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY, vol. 179, iss. 5, pp. 1426-1433, 2006. IF = 2.156.
  • [DOI] M. Mal’arova, Z. Travnicek, R. Zboril, and J. Cernak, “[Co(en)(3)][Fe(CN)(6)] center dot H2O and [Co(en)(3)][Fe(CN)(6)]: A dehydration process investigated by single crystal X-ray analysis, thermal analysis and Mossbauer spectroscopy,” POLYHEDRON, vol. 25, iss. 15, pp. 2935-2943, 2006. IF = 2.057.
  • [DOI] K. Barcova, M. Mashlan, R. Zboril, J. Filip, J. Podjuklova, K. Hrabovska, and P. Schaaf, “Phase composition of steel-enamel interfaces: Effects of chemical pre-treatment,” SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY, vol. 201, iss. 3-4, pp. 1836-1844, 2006. IF = 1.867.
  • [DOI] B. David, R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, T. Grygar, F. Dumitrache, and O. Schneeweiss, “Single ferromagnetic behaviour of nanopowders with Fe(3)C,” JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS, vol. 304, iss. 2, pp. E787-E789, 2006. IF = 1.78.
  • [DOI] J. Filip, M. Novak, A. Beran, and R. Zboril, “Crystal chemistry and OH defect concentrations in spodumene from different granitic pegmatites,” PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF MINERALS, vol. 32, iss. 10, pp. 733-746, 2006. IF = 1.73.
  • [DOI] J. Tucek, R. Zboril, and D. Petridis, “Maghemite nanoparticles by view of Mossbauer spectroscopy,” JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY, vol. 6, iss. 4, pp. 926-947, 2006. IF = 1.563.
  • [DOI] M. Miglierini, T. Kanuch, P. Svec, T. Krenicky, M. Vujtek, and R. Zboril, “Magnetic microstructure of NANOPERM-type nanocrystalline alloys,” PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI B-BASIC SOLID STATE PHYSICS, vol. 243, iss. 1, pp. 57-64, 2006. IF = 1.316.
  • [DOI] M. Mashlan, V. Yevdokimov, J. Pechousek, R. Zboril, and A. Kholmetskii, “Mossbauer spectrometer with novel moving system and resonant detection of gamma rays,” HYPERFINE INTERACTIONS, vol. 156, iss. 1, pp. 15-19, 2006. IF = 1.211.
  • [DOI] K. Barcova, R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, Y. Jiraskova, J. Filip, J. Lunacek, and K. Hrabovska, “Influence of enamel ageing on mechanical properties and phase composition of the steel-enamel system,” SURFACE AND INTERFACE ANALYSIS, vol. 38, iss. 4, pp. 413-416, 2006. IF = 1.18.
  • L. Machala, R. Zboril, V. K. Sharma, J. Filip, and O. Schneeweiss, “New view on thermal behavior of K(2)FeO(4) in static air,” ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, vol. 232, pp. 712, 2006.
  • [DOI] M. Miglierini, T. Kanuch, M. Pavuk, P. Svec, D. Janickovic, M. Maslan, and R. Zboril, “Influence of composition on hyperfine interactions in FeMoCuB nanocrystalline alloy,” CZECHOSLOVAK JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, vol. 56, iss. E, pp. E63-E74, 2006.
  • [DOI] M. Mashlan, A. Kholmetskii, V. Yevdokimov, H. Pechousek, O. Verich, R. Zboril, and R. Tsonchev, “Mossbauer spectrometer with resonant detector,” NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION B-BEAM INTERACTIONS WITH MATERIALS AND ATOMS, vol. 243, iss. 1, pp. 241-246, 2006.
  • [DOI] O. Schneeweiss, R. Zboril, N. Pizurova, and M. Mashlan, “Preparation and properties of iron and iron oxide nanocrystals in MgO matrix,” HYPERFINE INTERACTIONS, vol. 164, iss. 1-4, pp. 35-40, 2006.

2005

  • [DOI] L. Kvitek, R. Prucek, A. Panacek, R. Novotny, J. Hrbac, and R. Zboril, “The influence of complexing agent concentration on particle size in the process of SERS active silver colloid synthesis,” JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, vol. 15, iss. 10, pp. 1099-1105, 2005. IF = 5.968.
  • [DOI] D. Jancik, M. Mashlan, R. Zboril, J. Adetunji, and K. Nomura, “A new fast type of Mossbauer spectrometer for the rapid determination of iron-bearing minerals used in the paint industry,” CZECHOSLOVAK JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, vol. 55, iss. 7, pp. 803-811, 2005.
  • [DOI] J. Tucek and R. Zboril, “Zero-field and in-field Mossbauer spectroscopy as a tool for structural and magnetic characterization of maghemite (gamma-Fe(2)O(3)) nanoparticles,” CZECHOSLOVAK JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, vol. 55, iss. 7, pp. 893-911, 2005.
  • [DOI] M. Miglierini, T. Kanuch, Y. Jiraskova, M. Mashlan, R. Zboril, and M. Vujtek, “Surface properties of Fe76Mo8Cu1B15 alloy after annealing,” HYPERFINE INTERACTIONS, vol. 165, iss. 1-4, pp. 75-80, 2005.
  • [DOI] H. Bartonkova, M. Mashlan, R. Zboril, J. Pechousek, O. Schneeweiss, and P. Martinec, “Mossbauer study of iron oxide modified montmorillonite,” HYPERFINE INTERACTIONS, vol. 165, iss. 1-4, pp. 221-225, 2005.

2004

  • [DOI] R. Zboril, L. Machala, M. Mashlan, and V. Sharma, “Iron(III) oxide nanoparticles in the thermally induced oxidative decomposition of Prussian Blue, Fe(4)[Fe(CN)(6)](3),” CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN, vol. 4, iss. 6, pp. 1317-1325, 2004. IF = 4.72.
  • [DOI] P. Kopel, Z. Travnicek, R. Zboril, and J. Marek, “Synthesis, X-ray and Mossbauer study of iron(II) complexes with trithiocyanuric acid (ttcH(3)). The X-ray structures of [Fe(bpy)(3)](ttcH) center dot 2bpy center dot 7H(2)O and [Fe(phen)(3)](ttcH(2))(ClO4) center dot 2CH(3)OH center dot 2H(2)O,” POLYHEDRON, vol. 23, iss. 14, pp. 2193-2202, 2004. IF = 2.057.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, L. Machala, J. Walla, K. Barcova, and P. Martinec, “Characterization and thermal behaviour of garnets from almandine-pyrope series at 1200 degrees C,” HYPERFINE INTERACTIONS, vol. 156, iss. 1, pp. 403-410, 2004.

2003

  • [DOI] A. Bourlinos, R. Zboril, and D. Petridis, “A simple route towards magnetically modified zeolites,” MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS, vol. 58, iss. 2, pp. 155-162, 2003. IF = 3.285.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, K. Barcova, J. Walla, E. Ferrow, and P. Martinec, “Thermal behaviour of pyrope at 1000 and 1100 degrees C: mechanism of Fe2+ oxidation and decomposition model,” PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF MINERALS, vol. 30, iss. 10, pp. 620-627, 2003. IF = 1.73.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, V. Papaefthymiou, and G. Hadjipanayis, “Thermal decomposition of Fe(2)(SO(4))(3): Demonstration of Fe(2)O(3) polymorphism,” JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY, vol. 255, iss. 3, pp. 413-417, 2003. IF = 1.52.
  • [DOI] K. Barcova, M. Mashlan, R. Zboril, and P. Martinec, “Mossbauer study of transformation mechanism of Fe cations in olivine after thermal treatments in air,” JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY, vol. 255, iss. 3, pp. 529-533, 2003. IF = 1.52.

2002

  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, L. Machala, and P. Bezdicka, “Iron(III) oxides formed during thermal conversion of rhombohedral iron(III) sulfate,” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 14, iss. 3, pp. 21-30, 2002. IF = 7.286.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, K. Barcova, and M. Vujtek, “Thermally induced solid-state syntheses of gamma-Fe2O3 nanoparticles and their transformation to alpha-Fe2O3 via epsilon-Fe2O3,” HYPERFINE INTERACTIONS, vol. 139, iss. 1-4, pp. 597-606, 2002.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, and D. Petridis, “Iron(III) oxides from thermal processes-synthesis, structural and magnetic properties, Mossbauer spectroscopy characterization, and applications,” CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, vol. 14, iss. 3, pp. 969-982, 2002.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, D. Petridis, D. Krausova, and P. Pikal, “The role of intermediates in the process of red ferric pigment manufacture from FeSO(4)center dot 7H(2)O,” HYPERFINE INTERACTIONS, vol. 139, iss. 1-4, pp. 437-445, 2002.

2001

  • [DOI] M. Malon, Z. Travnicek, M. Marysko, R. Zboril, M. Maslan, J. Marek, K. Dolezal, J. Rolcik, V. Krystof, and M. Strnad, “Metal complexes as anticancer agents 2. Iron(III) and copper(II) bio-active complexes with N-6-benzylaminopurine derivatives,” INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA, vol. 323, iss. 1-2, pp. 119-129, 2001. IF = 1.86.
  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, and D. Krausova, “Mechanism of solid-state oxidation of FeSO(4)center dot H(2)O: model of simultaneous reactions,” CZECHOSLOVAK JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, vol. 51, iss. 7, pp. 719-726, 2001.
  • [DOI] K. Barcova, M. Mashlan, R. Zboril, P. Martinec, and P. Kula, “Thermal decomposition of almandine garnet: Mossbauer study,” CZECHOSLOVAK JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, vol. 51, iss. 7, pp. 749-754, 2001.

1999

  • [DOI] R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, D. Krausova, and P. Pikal, “Cubic beta-Fe2O3 as the product of the thermal decomposition of Fe-2(SO4)(3),” HYPERFINE INTERACTIONS, vol. 121, iss. 1-8, pp. 497-501, 1999.

1997

  • [DOI] R. Zboril, F. Grambal, D. Krausova, and M. Maslan, “Mossbauer study of thermal conversion of FeSO4 center dot 7H(2)O,” CZECHOSLOVAK JOURNAL OF PHYSICS, vol. 47, iss. 5, pp. 565-569, 1997.

Review papers and chapters in books

Selected review papers

V. Georgakilas, M. Otyepka, A. Bourlinos, V. Chandra, N. Kim, K. Kemp, P. Hobza, R. Zboril, K. Kim,: Functionalization of graphene: covalent and non-covalent approaches, derivatives and applications, Chemical Reviews, DOI: 10.1021/cr3000412, 2012. 40,197
Dallas P.; Sharma V. K.; Zboril R.;: Silver polymeric nanocomposites as advanced antimicrobial agents: Classification, synthetic paths, applications, and perspectives, Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 166, 119-135, 2011. 8,12
Machala L.; Tucek J.; Zboril R.: Polymorphous Transformations of Nanometric Iron(III) Oxide: A Review, Chemistry of Materials 23, 3255-3272, 2011. Cover art. 7,286 Cover art suggested by author
Tucek J.; Zboril R.; Namai A.; Ohkoshi S.: epsilon-Fe(2)O(3): An Advanced Nanomaterial Exhibiting Giant Coercive Field, Millimeter-Wave Ferromagnetic Resonance, and Magnetoelectric Coupling, Chemistry of Materials 22 6483-6505, 2010. Cover art. 7,286 Cover art suggested by author
Machala L; Zboril R.; Gedanken A.: Amorphous iron(III) Oxide – A review, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 111, 4003-4018, 2007. Cover art. 3,696 Cover art suggested by author
Zboril R.; Mashlan M.; Petridis D.: Iron(III) oxides formed during thermal conversion of rhombohedral iron(III) sulfate, Chemistry of Materials 14 (3), 21-30, 2002. Cover art. 7,286 Cover art suggested by author

Contributions in books and proceedings

V.K. Sharma, G. Anquandah, H. Kim, J. Q. Jiang, R. Zboril: Ferrate(VI): A Green Chemistry Oxidant for Removal of Antibiotics in Water, in: Novel Solutions to Water Pollution, American Chemical Society, Washington DC, 2013, pp. 31-44, ISBN13: 9780841227545.

O. Schneeweiss, M.Hapla, R.Zboril, M.Mashlan:Properties of iron nanoparticles sealed in protective media, in: Journal of Physics: Conference Series (online) , IOP Publishing Ltd., Bristol, 2010, ISSN: 1742-6588.

J.Cuda, R.Zboril, O.Schneeweis, J. Tucek, V. Prochazka, M. Mashlan, P.Tucek: Mossbauer Study and Macroscopic/Global Magnetic Behavior of Powdered Ilmenite (FeTiO(3)) Sample , in: Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Materials Science – 2010, American Institute of Physics, Melville, New York, 2010, ISBN: 978-0-7354-0806-7.

O. Schneeweis, B. David, O. Jasek , L. Zajickova, M. Vondracek, R. Zboril, M. Mashlan: Mossbauer Effect Study of Iron Thin Films on Si/SiO(x) Substrate and Iron Phases at Deposited Carbon Nanotubes , in: Mossbauer Spectroscopy in Materials Science – 2010, American institute of Physics, Melville, New York, 2010, pp 90-95, ISBN: 978-0-7354-0806-7

K.Zabransky, B. David, N. Pizurova, O. Schneeweis, R. Zboril, M. Mashlan: Preparation and Properties of FeCo Nanoparticles, in: Mossbauer Spectroscopy in Materials Science – 2010, American Institute of Physics, Melville, New York, 2010, pp 102-107, ISBN: 978-0-7354-0806

L. Machala, R. Zboril, V.K. Sharma, J. Filip, O. Schneeweiss, J. Madarasz, Z. Homonnay, G. Pokol, R. Yngard:Thermal Stability of Solid Ferrates(VI): A Review, in: Ferrates-Synthesis, Properties, and Applications in Water and Wastewater Treatment, American Chemical Society, Washington DC, 2008, pp 124-144. ISBN 978-0-8412-6961-3.

L. Machala, R. Zboril, V.K. Sharma, Z. Homonnay: Decomposition of Potassium Ferrate(VI) (K2FeO4) and Potassium Ferrate(III) (KFeO2): In-situ Mössbauer Spectroscopy Approach , in: Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Materials Science, American Institute of Physics, Melville, New York, 2008, pp 114-121. ISBN 978-0-7354-0601-8.

O. Schneeweiss, T. Grygar, B. David, R. Zboril, J. Filip, M. Mashlan: Mössbauer and Magnetic Studies of Nanocrystalline Iron, Iron Oxide and Iron Carbide Powders Prepared from Synthetic Ferrihydrite , in: Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Materials Science, American Institute of Physics, Melville, New York, 2008, pp 106-113. ISBN 978-0-7354-0601-8.

M. Vůjtek, R. Kubínek, R. Zboril, L. Machala: AFM Monitoring of Size Changes during Thermal Syntheses of Ferric Oxide Nanoparticles, in: Modern Research and Educational Topics in Microscopy, Vol. 2, Formatex, Badajoz (Spain), 2007, pp 528-533. ISBN13-978-84-611-9420-9.

K. Nomura, R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, A. Rykov, I. Felner: Mössbauer Study of (Ca,Sr)RuO3 Doped with 57Fe , in: Industrial Applications of the Mössbauer Effect, Vol. 765, American Institute of Physics, Melville, New York, 2005, pp 233-238. ISBN 0-7354-0250-7.

K. Barcova, M. Mashlan, R. Zboril, K. Hrabovska: Thermal Transformation of Iron Cations in the System Metal-Vitreous Enamel Coat. Mössbauer Spectroscopic Study , in: Industrial Applications of the Mössbauer Effect, Vol. 765, American Institute of Physics, Melville, New York, 2005, pp 120-126. ISBN 0-7354-0250-7.

R. Zboril , L. Machala, M. Mashlan, M. Hermanek: Nanocrystalline Iron(III) Oxides Formed under Dynamic Heating of Ferrous Oxalate Dihydrate in Air , in: Industrial Applications of the Mössbauer Effect, Vol. 765, American Institute of Physics, Melville, New York, 2005, pp 257-262. ISBN 0-7354-0250-7.

J. Pechousek, M. Mashlan, R. Zboril: Mössbauer Spectrometer in the PXI/CompactPCI Modular System , in: Industrial Applications of the Mössbauer Effect, Vol. 765, American Institute of Physics, Melville, New York, 2005, pp 384-388. ISBN 0-7354-0250-7.

L. Machala, R. Zboril, M. Mashlan, J. Tucek, V.K. Sharma: Nanoparticles of Iron(III) Oxides from Thermal Processes – Syntheses, Characterization and Applications , in: Environmental Studies Implications for Sustainability, Arisztotelész Publishing Co., Budapest, 2005, pp 209-221, ISBN 963 86670 44.

R. Kubinek, M. Vujtek, R. Zboril, M. Maslan: The Application of AFM to Particle Size Monitoring during Thermal Syntheses of Ferric Oxide, in: Proceedings of 7th Multinational Congress on Microscopy, Jožef Stefan Institute, Portorož, Slovenia, 2005, pp 335-336. ISBN 961-6303-69-4.

O. Schneeweiss, T. Grygar, B. David, N. Pizúrová, T. Žák, R. Zboril, M. Mašláň: Nanocrystalline Particles of Iron Oxides, Iron Carbides and a-iron Prepared from Ferrihydrite , in: Proceedings of the International Conference NANO´05, University of Technology, Brno, 2005, 125-130. ISBN 80-214-3085-0

O. Schneeweiss, R. Zboril, N. Pizurova, M. Mashlan: Preparation and Properties of Iron and Iron Oxide Nanocrystals in MgO Matrix ,in: Proceedings of 8th International Conference “Solid State Physics”, Institut Jadernoj Fiziky, Kazakhstan, 2004, pp 345-350. ISBN 9965-675-18-X

O. Schneeweiss, R. Zboril, N. Pizurova, M. Maslan, Y. Xiao: Preparation and Properties of a-Fe and Fe3O 4 Nanocrystals in MgO and TiO Matrices, in: Proceedings of the International Conference NANO’04, VUTIUM, Brno, 2004, pp 36-40. ISBN 80-214-2793-0

R. Zboril , M. Mashlan, L. Machala, P. Bezdicka: Iron(III) Oxides Formed During Thermal Conversion of Rhombohedral Iron(III) Sulfate , in: Material Research in Atomic Scale by Mössbauer Spectroscopy, NATO Science Series, Vol. 94, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Boston, London 2003, pp 21-30. ISBN 1-4020-1196-2

M. Mashlan, R. Zboril, K. Barcova: Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Studying the Thermally Induced Oxidation Processes in Iron-bearing Silicate Minerals, in: Material Research in Atomic Scale by Mössbauer Spectroscopy, NATO Science Series, Vol. 94, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Boston, London 2003, pp 271-284. ISBN 1-4020-1196-2

M. Vujtek, R. Zboril, R. Kubinek, M. Mashlan: Ultrafine Particles of Iron(III) Oxides by View of AFM – Novel Route for Study of Polymorphism in Nano-world , in: Science, technology and education of microscopy: an overview, Formatex, Badajoz (Spain), 2003, pp 60-68. ISBN 84-607-6679-7

R. Zboril , M. Mashlan, D. Krausova: The Mechanism of b-Fe2O3 Formation by the Solid State Reaction Between NaCl and Fe 2(SO 4)3, in: Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Materials Science, NATO Science Series, Vol.66, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Boston, London, 1999, pp 49-56. ISBN 0-7923-5641-1

Patents and introduced technologies

Pantent No: WO 2008/125068 A2: R. Zboril, O. Schneeweiss, J. Filip, M. Mashlan: Technology of synthesis of zero-valent iron nanoparticles for environmental applications (pilot plant, RIV No: 61989592:15310/08:00005476) The technology of the large-scale production of zero-valent iron has been licensed by NANOIRON, Ltd., (http://www.nanoiron.cz/en) which is the largest European producer of nanoscale iron today.

Patent No. 300445: M. Mashlan, H. Bartonkova, K. Kluchova, I. Medrik, R. Zboril, J. Oborny: Negative contrast agent. Accepted 2009. The clinical trials with more than 100 patients with diseases of gastrointestinal tract (clinical trials performed in FN Olomouc, FN Banska Bystrica)

Patent No: CZ2012000068; R. Zboril, J. Soukupova: Universal method for immobilization of nanoparticles on solid substrates using polyethylenimine having a branch structure as adhesive layer and reducing agent. Silver modified tracheostomy cannulas are being currently tested in clinical studies (starting in UVN, KARIM, Prague); negotiation on the license conditions (Biomedica, Ltd.)

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10 most cited articles

Cited article Total citations Average citations per year
Panacek A.; Kvitek L.; Prucek R.; Kolar M.; Vecerova R.; Pizurova N.; Sharma V. K.; Nevecna T.; Zboril R.: Silver colloid nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, and their antibacterial activity, Journal of Physical Chemistry B 110 (2006) 16248-16253. 418 52,25
Zboril R.; Mashlan M.; Petridis D.: Iron(III) oxides from thermal processes-synthesis, structural and magnetic properties, Mossbauer spectroscopy characterization, and applications, Chemistry of Materials 14 (2002) 969-982. 204 17,00
Sivula K.; Zboril R.; Le Formal F.; Robert R.; Weidenkaff A.; Tucek J.; Frydrych J.; Gratzel M.: Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting with Mesoporous Hematite Prepared by a Solution-Based Colloidal Approach, Journal of The American Chemical Society 132 (2010) 7436-7444. 128 32,00
Bourlinos A.B.; Stassinopoulos A.; Anglos D.; Zboril R.; Karakassides M.; Giannelis E.P.: Surface functionalized carbogenic quantum dots, Small 4 (2008) 455-458. 127 21,17
Bourlinos A. B.; Stassinopoulos A.; Anglos D.; Zboril R.; Georgakilas V.; Giannelis E. P.: Photoluminescent carbogenic dots, Chemistry of Materials 20 (2008) 4539-4541. 119 19,83
Cesar I.; Sivula K.; Kay A.; Zboril R.; Graetzel M.: Influence of Feature Size, Film Thickness, and Silicon Doping on the Performance of Nanostructured Hematite Photoanodes for Solar Water Splitting, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 113 (2009) 772-782. 112 22,40
Kvitek L.; Panacek A.; Soukupova J.; Kolar M.; Vecerova R.; Prucek R.; Holecova M.; Zboril R.: Effect of surfactants and polymers on stability and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles (NPs), Journal of Physical Chemistry C 112 (2008) 5825-5834. 110 18,33
Panacek, A.; Kolar, M.; Vecerova, R.; et al. Antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles against Candida spp., Biomaterials 30 (2009) 6333–6340. 92 18,40
Bourlinos A. B.; Georgakilas V.; Zboril R.; Steriotis T. A.; Stubos A. K.; et al.: Liquid-Phase Exfoliation of Graphite Towards Solubilized Graphenes, Small 5 (2009) 1841-1845. 87 17,40
Hermanek M.; Zboril R.; Medrik N.; Pechousek J.; Gregor C.: Catalytic efficiency of iron(III) oxides in decomposition of hydrogen peroxide: Competition between the surface area and crystallinity of nanoparticles, Journal of The American Chemical Society 129 (2007) 10929-10936. 77 11,00

Grant projects

Most important National Grants

Granting authority Project name Project duration Approx. Costs in EUR Project number Role in the project
TA ČR Centre of competence: Environmentally friendly nanotechnologies and biotechnologies for water and soil treatment 2012 – 2019 13 mil. TE01020218 Director and project manager
MŠMT/ ESF OP: Regional Centre for Advanced Technologies and Materials 2010 – 2014 22 mil. CZ.1.05/2.1.00/03.0058 General director
GAAV New technologies for the preparation and use of nanoparticles based on iron oxides for environmental, industrial and medical applications 2008 – 2012 2 mil. KAN115600801 Author of the project (100%), principal investigator of the project
MŠMT Research Plan: compounds and oxides of transition metals used in bioapplications and nanotechnologies 2005 – 2011 4 mil. MSM6198959218 Co-author of the project proposal (50%), scientific coordinator of nanotechnology group
MŠMT Research centre for powdered nanomaterials 2005 – 2009 4 mil. 1M6198959201 Co-author of the project proposal (50%), scientific coordinator of the center

 

Most important international grants

Granting authority Project name Project duration Role in the project
EU/7FP Taking Nanotechnological Remediation Processes from Lab Scale to End User Applications for the Restoration of a Clean Environment (budget 10,4 mil EUR) 2013 – 2017 Investigator for UP
NATO Decontamination of chemical warfare agents by environmentally friendly oxidants iron (IV) and iron(VI) 2008 – 2009 Investigator for UP
NATO Moessbauer investigation of nanostructured Fe-O particles 1998 – 2000 Investigator for UP

Other grant projects

International conferences and invited talks

More than 20 oral presentations and/or invited talks at international conferences and symposia, e.g.:

2000 International Symposium on the Industrial Applications of Mössbauer Effect- ISIAME 00, Virginia Beach, USA, August 13-18, 2000.
2001 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Radiochemistry, APSORC 01, Fukuoka, Japan, October 30-November 2, 2001.
2002 NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Material Research in Atomic Scale by Mössbauer Spectroscopy, Smolenice, Slovak Republic, June 1-6, 2002.
2003 10th International Symposium on Metastable, Mechanically Alloyed and Nanocrystalline Materials – ISMANAM03, Foz do Iguacu, Brasil, August 24-28, 2003.
2006 10th Castle Meeting on Paleo, Rock and Environmental Magnetism, Valtice, Czech Republic, September 3-8, 2006 (invited talk, participants from 25 countries)
2007 International Conference on the Applications of the Mössbauer Effect – Kanpur, India, October 14-19, 2007 (invited talk, participants from more than 50 countries)
2008 International Symposium on the Industrial Applications of Mössbauer Effect – ISIAME 08, Budapest, Hungary, August, 2008.
2009 Invited talk, group of prof. Vianello, University of Padua, Italy, September 23, 2009.
2011 Specialized iNANO lectures, University of Aarhus, Denmark, December 9, 2011.

Awards and membership in scientific organizations

1998 – Minister of Education Youth and Sport Award for work in the field of thermal decomposition of ferrous sulfate heptahydrate

2011 – Minister of Education Youth and Sport Award for extraordinary results achieved in the field of research, experimental development and innovations

 

Member of Czech Chemical Society

Member of American Chemical Society

Member of Czech and Slovak Crystallographic Association

Member of Ioannes Marcus Marci Spectroscopic Society

Member of the board of the programme ALFA of Technological Agency of the Czech Republic

General Chairman of Nanocon conference

 

Review reports for journals

Regular reviewer for more than 30 impacted journals including:

American Chemical Society – Chemical Reviews (IF = 40,197), ACS Nano (IF = 11,421), Journal of the American Chemical Society (IF = 9,907), Chemistry of Materials (IF = 7,286), The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters (IF = 6,213), Environmental Science & Technology (IF = 5,228), Journal of Physical Chemistry C (IF = 4,805), Crystal Growth & Design (IF =4,720), The Inorganic Chemistry (IF = 4,601), ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (IF = 4,525), Langmuir (IF = 4,186)

Wiley – e.g. Advanced Materials (IF = 13,877), Advanced Functional Materials (IF = 10,179)

Elsevier – e.g. Biomaterials IF = 7,404), Carbon (IF = 5,378), Applied Catalysis A – General (IF = 3,903)

Royal Society of Chemistry – e.g. Chemical Communications (IF = 6,169), Journal of Materials Chemistry (IF = 5,968), Nanoscale (IF = 5,914)

Institute of Physics – e.g. Nanotechnology (IF = 3,979)