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About the Department

Department of Materials Science and Technology:

Team leader: dr hab. inż. Marek Szkodo

Research:

  • Issues related to the quality of the cementing process for the casing of hydrocarbon exploration and production wells
  • Issues related to environmental degradation of casing in hydrocarbon exploration and production wells
  • Issues related to the degradation of metal materials under the influence of cavitation loads
  • Issues related to the use of a laser beam to shape the properties of the surface layer of metal and ceramic engineering plastics
  • Issues related to the use of ceramic nanoparticles in the design of polymer-based composite materials and their use for protective coatings
  • Issues related to determining the influence of bionanocellulose production technology on its mechanical properties in the context of its use in vascular cardio surgery
  • Issues related to the influence of the parameters of the friction welding process on the mechanical and physicochemical properties of joints
  • Issues related to the technology of spraying metallic coatings on wood
  • Issues related to the impact destruction of composite materials reinforced with carbon fiber and SiO2 nanoparticles based on a polymer matrix
  • Issues related to the use of a laser beam and 3D printing with the SLM method on the ability of metal alloys to intensify heat transfer
  • Issues related to the technology of producing biocompatible ceramic (HP) layers on titanium alloys
  • Issues related to the technology of manufacturing metal materials using the SLM method and its influence on the properties of these materials
  • Issues related to the influence of the technology of production and processing of materials on their properties

Examples of publications:

  1. Radtke A., Ehlert M., Grodzicka M., Muził T., Szkodo M., Bartmański M., Piszczek P.: Studies on silver ions releasing processes and mechanical properties of surface-modified titanium alloy implants. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 19, (2018), 3962; doi:10.3390/ijms19123962, IF 3,687 Lista A.
  2. Panchuk M.V., Shlapak L.S., Theremko N., Szkodo M., Kiełczynski W., Kishka S.O.: Study of the influence of thermal factors on the welding process of polyethylene gas pipelines, Journal of Hydrocarbon Power Engineering 4(2), (2018), 89-92.
  3. Kołaczkowska M., Siondalski P., Kowalik M., Pęksa R., Długa A., Zając W., Dederko P., Kołodziejska I., Malinowska-Pańczyk E., Sinkiewicz I., Staroszczyk H., Śliwińska A., Stanisławska A., Szkodo M., Pałczyńska P., Jabłonski G., Borman A.,Wilczek P.: Assessment of the usefulness of bacterial cellulose produced by Gluconacetobacter xylinus E25 as a new biological implant. Materials Science & Engineering C 97, (2019) 302–312, IF 5,080 140 pkt.
  4. Radtke A., Ehler M., Jędrzejewski T., Sadowska B., Więckowska-Szakiel M., Holopainen J., Leskelä R. M., Bartmański M., Szkodo M., Piszczek P.: Titania Nanotubes/Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites Produced with the Use of the Atomic Layer Deposition Technique: Estimation of Bioactivity and Nanomechanical Properties. Nanomaterials. 9, (2019), 123, IF 3.504 Lista A 70 pkt.
  5. Panchuk M., Matviienkiv O., Shlapak L., Szkodo M., Kiełczyński W., Panchuk A.: Aumento de calidad en uniones soldadas de estructuras de paredes delgadas mediante modelo de simulación. Revista de Metalurgia, 55(4), (2019),158 IF 0,54 20 pkt DOI: 10.3989/revmetalm.158
  6. Chodnicka-Wszelak K., Deja M., Stanisławska A., Szkodo M.,: Kształtowanie właściwości warstwy wierzchniej podczas szlifowania. Mechanik, 10, (2019), 661-663 DOI: 10.17814/mechanik.2019.10.88
  7. Wawrzyniak J., Karczewski J., Kupracz P., Grochowska K., Załęski K., Pshyk O., Coy E., Bartmański M., Szkodo M., Siuzdak K.: Laser-assisted modification of titanium dioxide nanotubes in a tilted mode as surface modification and patterning strategy. Applied Surface Science 508 (2020) 145-143 DOI 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.145143, IF 5,155, 140 pkt.
  8. Stanisławska A., Staroszczyk H., Szkodo M.: The effect of dehydration/rehydration of bacterial nanocellulose on its tensile strength and physicochemical properties. Carbohydrate Polymers 236 (2020) 116023 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116023, IF 6,044, 140 pkt.
  9. Szkodo M., Chodnicka-Wszelak K., Deja M., Stanisławska A., Bartmański M.: The Influence of the Depth of Cut in Single-Pass Grinding on the Microstructure and Properties of the C45 Steel Surface Layer. Materials 13, (2020), 1040 DOI:10.3390/ma13051040, IF 3,057, 140 pkt.
  10. Rycewicz M., Macewicz Ł., Kratochvil J., Stanisławska A., Ficek M., Sawczak M., Stranak V., Szkodo M., Bogdanowicz R.: Physicochemical and Mechanical Performance of Freestanding Boron-Doped Diamond Nanosheets Coated with C:H:N:O Plasma Polymer// Materials -Vol. 13,iss. 8 (2020), s.1861- DOI: 10.3390/ma13081861, IF 3,057, 140 pkt.
  11. Stąsiek J., Szkodo M.: Thermochemical conversion of biomass and municipal waste into useful energy using advanced HiTAG/HiTSG technology. Energies 2020, 13, 4218. DOI: 10.3390/en13164218, IF 2.702, 140 pkt.
  12. Oleshko O., Liubchak I., Husak Y., Korniienko V., Yusupova A., Oleshko T., Banasiuk R., Szkodo M., Matros-Taranets I., Kazek-Kęsik A., Simka W. and Pogorielov M.: In Vitro Biological Characterization of Silver-Doped Anodic Oxide Coating on Titanium. Materials -Vol. 13, 19 (2020), 4359- IF 3,057, 140 pkt.
  13. Laska A., Szkodo M.: Manufacturing Parameters, Materials, and Welds Properties of Butt Friction Stir Welded Joints–Overview. Materials -Vol. 13,iss. 21 (2020), s.4940 IF 3,057, 140 pkt.
  14. Campos Covarrubias M., Sriubas M., Bockute K., Winiarz P., Miruszewski T., Skubida W., Jaworski D., Bartmański M., Szkodo M., Gazda M., Laukaitis G.: Properties of Barium Cerate Thin Films Formed Using E-Beam Deposition// Crystals -Vol. 10,iss. 12 (2020), s.1152- IF 2,404, 70 pkt.
  15. Szkodo M., Bień a., Stanisławska A.: Laser Beam as a Precision Tool to Increase Fatigue Resistance in an Eyelet of Undercarriage Drag Strut// International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology -, (2021), IF 4,171, 200 pkt.
  16. Szkodo M., Stanisławska A., Komarov A., Bolewski Ł.: Effect of MAO coatings on cavitation erosion and tribological properties of 5056 and 7075 aluminum alloys// WEAR -Vol. 474-475, (2021), s.203709- IF 4,108, 200 pkt.
  17. Laska A., Szkodo M., Koszelow D., Cavaliere P: Effect of Processing Parameters on Strength and Corrosion Resistance of Friction Stir‐Welded AA6082. Metals (2022), 12, 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/met12020192

Patents and patent applications:

  • Device for learning to walk and swim. Patent No. 223670 of 2016 (application number P.402561 of 01/26/2013)
  • Generation of laser plasma by pulsed CO2 laser beam. Patent No. 229435 of 2018 (patent application no. P.409550 in 2014)
  • Downhole tool for hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, European Patent No. 15460053.0 / EP 15460053 in 2021
  • Patent application: The use of bionanocellulose as a material for the production of heart valves (application from November 2018)

List of research and other projects:

  • 2014 - 2016 - NCBiR project no. BG1 / GASŁUPMIKROS in the "Blue Gas" program. Selection of the optimal technology for microseismic monitoring in the process of hydraulic fracturing. Optimization of processing and interpretation of measurement data.
  • 2018-2021 - Research project of the National Science Center No. UMO-2017/25 / B / ST8 / 02108 - Effect of concrete meso-structure on the formation and propagation of cracks - experiments and a two-scale numerical model.
  • 2013 - 2016 NCBiR project no. BG1 / PPPI in the "Blue Gas" program - Hole tool - Protector against swelling silt. Project manager - a project carried out in consortium with the CEMET company from Gdańsk.
  • 2014 - 2016 NCBiR PBSII / KARDIO BNC project in the "Applied Research Program" program - Research on the use of bionanocellulose (BNC) in regenerative medicine in terms of bioimplants in cardiosurgery and vascular surgery. The project is carried out by a consortium consisting of: Medical University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Medicine with a Dental Department (consortium leader); Bowil Biotech Sp. z o.o. biotechnology company; Gdańsk University of Technology - Faculty of Chemistry; Gdańsk University of Technology - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; Centrum Techniki Okrętowej S.A .; the University of Gdańsk - Faculty of Biology; Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery Prof. Zbigniew Religa.
  • 2015 - 2016 Towards Intelligent Micro-Bearings - Tribological Aspects, FP7 EU (PIRSES-GA-2013-612593). The aim of the program was the exchange of experiences between research centers from Poland, Germany, Belarus, and Ukraine, joint organization of scientific works, seminars, and scientific workshops.

Offer for industry:

  • Expertises and opinions on the causes of failure of machines and devices;
  • Determining the mechanical properties of engineering materials:
    1. Static and dynamic strength tests;
    2. Testing the hardness of materials, both in the macro, micro, and nanoscale;
    3. Determining the chemical composition of materials;
    4. Coating adhesion tests.
  • Determination of resistance of materials to cavitation loads;
  • Determining the course of material wear due to fretting in various environments;
  • Performing metallographic examinations using light and electron microscopes;
  • Performing material tests using a computer tomography;
  • Conducting thermogravitational studies and determining the kinetics of oxidation of materials at temperatures up to 1400 °C;
  • Performing material tests at various temperatures and with various humidity in the environmental chamber;
  • Determination of surface topography using a needle profilograph.