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Petr Špatenka

prof. RNDr. Petr Špatenka, CSc.

petr.spatenka (at) fs.cvut.cz

Head / Innovation Centre for Diagnostics and Application of Materials / Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Member of Scientific Council / Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

(22 435) 7427

room: B-113, Karlovo náměstí

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Grants

  • TN02000010  
    Funkční materiály - dílčí projekt v rámci NCK MESTEC2 (TN02000010) – Špatenka, P. (2023-2025)
  • SGS21/113/OHK2/2T/12  
    Functional composites based on thermoplastic matrix – Špatenka, P. (2021-2022)
  • GA15-01558S  
    Elektroaktivní vrstvy na titanových slitinách pro povrchovou úpravu kostních implantátů – Špatenka, P. (2015-2017)
  • LO1207  
    Podpora udržitelnosti Inovačního centra diagnostiky a aplikace materiálů na ČVUT-FS v Praze – Špatenka, P. (2014-2018)

Journal papers

2025

  • Enhanced Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Glass Fibre-Reinforced Polyethylene Composites – Sezemský, J.; Primc, G.; Vacková, T.; Jeníková, Z.; Mozetič, M.; Špatenka, P., Polymers. 2025, 17(9), ISSN 2073-4360.
  • Natural fiber thermoplastic composites: Exploring the impact of plasma surface treatment on viscoelastic and thermal behavior – Kidangayil Sali, A.; Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S.; Paduvilan, J.K.; Vacková, T.; Král, R.; Zemenova, P.; Thomas, S.; Špatenka, P., Materials Chemistry and Physics. 2025, 338 1-12. ISSN 0254-0584.
  • Plasma treatment and annealing conditions on mechanical and electrical properties of thermoplastic composites – Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S.; Vacková, T.; Jeníková, Z.; Krum, S.; Špatenka, P., Journal of applied polymer science. 2025, 142(1), 1-15. ISSN 0021-8995.

2024

  • Effect of plasma treatment on the morphology, mechanical, and wetting properties of polyethylene/banana fiber composites – Kidangayil Sali, A.; Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S.; Vacková, T.; J Maria, H.; Thomas, S.; Špatenka, P., Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 2024, 14(23), 30239-30250. ISSN 2190-6815.

2023

  • The influence of fiber addition and different fabrication conditions in manufacturing plasma treated polyethylene/ carbon fiber composites – Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S.; Špatenka, P.; Vacková, T., Polymer Composites. 2023, 44(6), 3288-3300. ISSN 1548-0569.
  • Effect of BaTiO3 nanofillers on the mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties of PEEK/BaTiO3 nanocomposites – Balakrishnan, S.; Cvrček, L.; Prado, E.; Jeníková, Z.; Fekete, L.; Kopeček, J.; Buřil, M.; Walter, J. et al., Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 2023, ISSN 0731-6844.
  • Investigating the influence of plasma treated polyethylene powder, carbon fibers in enhancing the mechanical properties of polymer composites using rotomoulding method – Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S.; Ghanem, Z.; Špatenka, P.; Jeníková, Z., Polymer Composites. 2023, 44(2), 1004-1016. ISSN 1548-0569.

2022

  • The Effect of Plasma Treatment of Polyethylene Powder and Glass Fibers on Selected Properties of Their Composites Prepared via Rotational Molding – Ghanem, Z.; Jelínek Šourková, H.; Sezemský, J.; Špatenka, P., Polymers. 2022, 14(13), 1-20. ISSN 2073-4360.
  • Experimental Studies on the Influence of Plasma Treatment of Polyethylene in Carbon Fiber Composites: Mechanical and Morphological Studies – Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S.; Antoň, J.; Špatenka, P.; Jelínek Šourková, H., Polymers. 2022, 14(6), ISSN 2073-4360.
  • Plasma pre-treatment of polypropylene surface for industrial purposes – Píchal, J.; Cerman, J.; Jelínek Šourková, H.; Špatenka, P., Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 2022, 37(13), 1483-1489. ISSN 1042-6914.
  • The influence of different parameters in tribological characteristics of pineapple/sisal/TiO2 filler incorporation – Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S.; Ganesh, S.; Pandiyan, P.; Prabhu, L.; Gokulkumar, S.; Priya, A.K.; Špatenka, P.; Balakrishnan, S., Journal of Industrial Textiles. 2022, 51(5), 8626-8644. ISSN 1528-0837.
  • The effect of various composite and operating parameters in wear properties of epoxy-based natural fiber composites – Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S.; Vijayananth, K.; Pudhupalayam Muthukutti, G.; Špatenka, P.; Arivendan, A.; Ganesan, S.P., The Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management. 2022, 24(2), 667-679. ISSN 1438-4957.
  • Wettability and Adhesion of Polyethylene Powder Treated with Non-Equilibrium Various Gaseous Plasma in Semi-Industrial Equipment – Jelínek Šourková, H.; Weberová, Z.; Antoň, J.; Špatenka, P., Materials. 2022, 15(2), ISSN 1996-1944.

2021

  • Experimental Investigation into the Influence of Plasma Technology on Seed Surface Wettability – Kříž, P.; Olšan, P.; Havelka, Z.; Bohatá, A.; Balakrishnan, S.; Černý, P.; Filip, M.; Bartoš, P. et al., Applied Sciences. 2021, 11(21), ISSN 2076-3417.
  • Highly Hydrophobic Organosilane-Functionalized Cellulose: A 2Promising Filler for Thermoplastic Composites – Černý, P.; Bartoš, P.; Kříž, P.; Olšan, P.; Špatenka, P., Materials. 2021, 14(8), ISSN 1996-1944.
  • The effect of long-time moisture exposure and low temperatures on mechanical behavior of open-hole Cfrp laminate – Mára, V.; Michalcová, L.; Kadlec, M.; Krčil, J.; Špatenka, P., Polymer Composites. 2021, 42(7), 3603-3618. ISSN 1548-0569.
  • New Method for Optimization of Polymer Powder Plasma Treatment for Composite Materials – Weberová, Z.; Šourková, H.; Antoň, J.; Vacková, T.; Špatenka, P., Polymers. 2021, 13(6), ISSN 2073-4360.
  • Adhesion Improvement between PE and PA in Multilayer Rotational Molding – Sezemský, J.; Špatenka, P., Polymers. 2021, 13(3), 1-13. ISSN 2073-4360.

2020

  • Enhanced interfacial strength of plasma treated polyethylene and glass – Nováček, V.; Špatenka, P.; Vacková, T.; Jeníková, Z.; Krishna, S.; Veselý, B., Instant Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2020, 2(1), 1-8. ISSN 0976-6359.
  • Plasma Activation of Polyethylene Powder – Šourková, H.; Špatenka, P., Polymers. 2020, 12(9), ISSN 2073-4360.

2019

  • The effect of low-temperature plasma discharge on mycotoxin content in barley and malt – Havelka, Z.; Belaková, S.; Bohata, A.; Hartman, I.; Kabelová, H.; Kříž, P.; Benešová, K.; Dienstbier, M. et al., Kvasny prumusl. 2019, 65(5), 158-165. ISSN 2570-8619.
  • Effects of additives on atmospheric pressure gliding arc applied to the modification of polypropylene – Jelínek, P.; Polášková, K.; Jeník, F.; Jeníková, Z.; Dostál, L.; Dvořáková, E.; Cerman, J.; Šourková, H. et al., Surface & Coatings Technology. 2019, 372 45-55. ISSN 0257-8972.
  • Effect of plasma modification of polyethylene on natural fibre composites prepared via rotational moulding – Panikkassery Sasidharan, S.; Sabu, T.; Špatenka, P.; Ghanem, Z.; Jeníková, Z., Composites Part B: Engineering. 2019, 177 1-10. ISSN 1879-1069.
  • Hydrophobization of cotton fabric by Gliding Arc plasma discharge – Černý, P.; Bartoš, P.; Olšan, P.; Špatenka, P., Current Applied Physics. 2019, 19 128-136. ISSN 1567-1739.

2018

  • Plasma Modified and Unmodified Polyethylene as Filler in Natural Rubber Compounds: Morphology, Cure Behavior, and Vulcanization Kinetics – Panikkassery Sasidharan, S.; Špatenka, P.; Anisimov, E.; Thomas, S., Macromolecular Symposia. 2018, 382(1), 1-9. ISSN 1521-3900.
  • Enhancement of the Yield of Crops by Plasma and Using of Entomopathogenic and Mycoparasitic Fungi: From Laboratory to Large-Field Experiments – Strejčková, M.; Bohatá, A.; Olšan, P.; Havelka, Z.; Kříž, P.; Beran, P.; Bartoš, P.; Curn, V. et al., Journal of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. 2018, 8(6), 829-836. ISSN 2157-9083.
  • Surface Functionalization of Polyethylene Granules by Treatment with Low-Pressure Air Plasma – Šourková, H.; Primc, G.; Špatenka, P., Materials. 2018, 11(6), 1-13. ISSN 1996-1944.

2017

  • Growth of a TiNb adhesion interlayer for bioactive coatings – Tolde, Z.; Starý, V.; Cvrček, L.; Vandrovcová, M.; Remsa, J.; Daniš, S.; Krčil, J.; Bačáková, L. et al., Materials Science and Engineering C, Biomimetic and Supramolecular Systems. 2017, 80 652-658. ISSN 0928-4931.

2016

  • Degradation of Verapamil hydrochloride in water by gliding arc discharge – Krishna, S.; Maslani, A.; Izdebski, T.; Horáková, M.; Klementová, Š.; Špatenka, P., Chemosphere. 2016, 152 47-54. ISSN 0045-6535.
  • Products and mechanism of verapamil removal in water by air non-thermal plasma treatment – Krishna, S.; Ceriani, E.; Marotta, E.; Giardina, A.; Špatenka, P.; Paradisi, C., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2016, 292 35-41. ISSN 1385-8947.

2015

  • New type of thermoplastic bio composite: Nature of the interface on the ultimate properties and water absorption – Sari, P.S.; Špatenka, P.; Jeníková, Z.; Grohens, Y.; Thomas, S., RSC Advances. 2015, 5(118), 97536-97546. ISSN 2046-2069.

2014

  • The synergistic effect of advanced oxidation processes to eliminate resistant chemical compounds – Horáková, M.; Klementová, S.; Kříž, P.; Balakrishna, SK; Špatenka, P.; Golovko, O.; Hájková, P.; Exnar, P., Surface & Coatings Technology. 2014, 241 154-158. ISSN 0257-8972.
  • Sputter Deposition of Nanostructured TiO2 Thin Films – Horáková, M.; Černý, Pavel; Kříž, Pavel; Bartoš, Petr; Špatenka, P., IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 2014, 42(10), 2790-2791. ISSN 0093-3813.

2013

  • New Physicochemical Treatment Method of Poppy Seeds for Agriculture and Food Industries – Sera, B.; Gajdova, I.; Sery, M.; Špatenka, P., Plasma Science and Technology. 2013, 15(9), ISSN 1009-0630.

2011

  • Investigation of Adhesion Between Metal and Plasma-Modified Polyethylene – Horáková, M.; Špatenka, P.; Hladík, J.; Horník, J.; Steidl, J.; Polachová, A., Plasma Processes and Polymers. 2011, 8(10), 983-988. ISSN 1612-8850.

2010

  • Influence of Plasma Treatment on Wheat and Oat Germination and Early Growth – Sera, B.; Špatenka, P.; Sery, M.; Vrchotova, N.; Hruskova, I., IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 2010, 38(10), 2963-2968. ISSN 0093-3813.
  • Influence of Plasma Treatment on Wheat and Oat Germination and Early Growth – Sera, B.; Špatenka, P.; Sery, M.; Vrchotova, N.; Hruskova, I., IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 2010, 38(10), 2963-2968. ISSN 0093-3813.

2009

  • Water Desorption Kinetics of Polymer Composites with Cellulose Fibers as Filler – Vacková, T.; Kroisova, D.; Špatenka, P., Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B Physics. 2009, 48(1), 68-76. ISSN 0022-2348.
  • Does Cold Plasma Affect Breaking Dormancy and Seed Germination? A Study on Seeds of Lamb's Quarters (Chenopodium album agg.) – Sera, B.; Sery, M.; Stranak, V.; Špatenka, P.; Tichy, M., Plasma Science and Technology. 2009, 11(6), 750-754. ISSN 1009-0630.

2008

  • Study of electronegative Ar/O(2) discharge by means of Langmuir probe – Stranak, V.; Blazek, J.; Wrehde, S.; Adamek, P.; Hubicka, Z.; Tichy, M.; Špatenka, P.; Hippler, R., Contributions to Plasma Physics. 2008, 48(5-7), 503-508. ISSN 0863-1042.
  • Germination of Chenopodium album in response to microwave plasma treatment – Sera, B.; Stranak, V.; Sery, M.; Tichy, M.; Špatenka, P., Plasma Science and Technology. 2008, 10(4), 506-511. ISSN 1009-0630.

2007

  • Photocatalytic Effect of TiO2 Films on Viruses and Bacteria – Hájková, P.; Špatenka, P.; Horsky, J.; Horska, I.; Kolouch, A., Plasma Processes and Polymers. 2007, 4(1), 397-401. ISSN 1612-8869.
  • Photocatalytic Effect of TiO(2) Films on Viruses and Bacteria – Hajkova, P.; Špatenka, P.; Horsky, J.; Horska, I.; Kolouch, A., Plasma Processes and Polymers. 2007, 4(1), 397-401. ISSN 1612-8850.

2006

  • Time-resolved probe diagnostics of pulsed DC magnetron discharge during deposition of TiOx layers – Stranak, V.; Hubicka, Z.; Adamek, P.; Blazek, J.; Tichy, M.; Špatenka, P.; Hippler, R.; Wrehde, S., Surface & Coatings Technology. 2006, 201(6), 2512-2519. ISSN 0257-8972.

2003

  • Synthesis of aligned carbon nanotubes by DC plasma-enhanced hot filament CVD – Taschner, C.; Pacal, F.; Leonhardt, A.; Špatenka, P.; Bartsch, K.; Graff, A.; Kaltofen, R., Surface and Coatings Technology. 2003, 174 81-87. ISSN 0257-8972.

1999

  • Langmuir probe measurements of plasma parameters in a planar magnetron with additional plasma confinement – Špatenka, P.; Vlcek, J.; Blazek, J., VACUUM. 1999, 55(2), 165-170. ISSN 0042-207X.

1997

  • A comparison of internal plasma parameters in a conventional planar magnetron and a magnetron with additional plasma confinement – Špatenka, P.; Leipner, I.; Vlcek, J.; Musil, J., Plasma Sources Science and Technology. 1997, 6(1), 46-52. ISSN 0963-0252.

1992

  • APPARATUS FOR LANGMUIR PROBE MONITORING OF PLASMA DURING DEPOSITION PROCESSES – Špatenka, P.; STUDENY, R.; SUHR, H., MEASUREMENT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. 1992, 3(8), 704-708. ISSN 0957-0233.

Proceeding papers

2023

  • OVLIVNĚNÍ PEVNOSTI POLYETHYLENU SE SKLENĚNÝMI VLÁKNY TECHNOLOGIÍ PŘÍPRAVY A PLAZMOVOU ÚPRAVOU – Sezemský, J.; Jeníková, Z.; Vacková, T.; Špatenka, P., In: POLYMER COMPOSITES 2023 – Proceedings. Praha: CTU FME. Department of Mechanics, Biomechanics and Mechatronics, 2023. ISBN 978-80-01-07151-9.

2021

  • Ensuring electrical conductivity of polymer-based component – Antoň, J.; Cvrček, L.; Špatenka, P., In: Proceedings of 2nd Advanced Materials Science World Congress 2021. Peers Alley Media, 2021.

2019

  • Low-pressure cold plasma surface treatment for adhesion improvement in composite structures – Weberová, Z.; Šourková, H.; Jeník, F.; Antoň, J.; Sezemský, J.; Vacková, T.; Jeníková, Z.; Špatenka, P., In: 62nd Annual Technical Conference Proceedings. Detroit: Society of Vacuum Coaters, 2019. p. 573-578. 62 nd. vol. 2. ISSN 0737-5921. ISBN 978-1-878068-39-2.

2018

  • Plasma Treatment of Powder and Granulates – Špatenka, P.; Vacková, T.; Jeníková, Z., In: Plasma and Fusion Science, From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications. New Jersey: Apple Academic Press, 2018. p. 3-15. ISBN 978-1-77188-453-2.

2017

  • Application of low temperature plasma treatment for thermoplastic composites – Nováček, V.; Vacková, T.; Špatenka, P.; Jeníková, Z., In: Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM) & 2017 Intl Aegean Conference on Electrical Machines and Power Electronics (ACEMP), 2017 International Conference on. IEEE, 2017. p. 1027-1032. ISBN 978-1-5090-4489-4.
  • Vliv povrchových úprav na pevnost lepených spojů u PP desek – Jeníková, Z.; Jeník, F.; Zikeš, K.; Špatenka, P.; Vacková, T., In: Mezinárodní konference Polymerní kompozity 2017 - Sborník. Praha: Česká společnost pro mechaniku, 2017. p. 77. ISBN 978-80-906713-0-0.

2016

  • Biofouling development on plasma treated samples versus layers coated samples – Hnatiuc, B.; Exnar, P.; Sabau, A.; Špatenka, P.; Dumitrache, C.L.; Hnatiuc, V.; Ghita, S., In: Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. Bellingham: Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, 2016. pp. 1-8. ISSN 0277-786X. ISBN 978-1-5106-0424-7.
  • Plasma and particles – Špatenka, P.; Vacková, T.; Nováček, V.; Jeníková, Z., In: Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. Bellingham: Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers, 2016. pp. 1-7. ISSN 0277-786X. ISBN 978-1-5106-0424-7.
  • Plasma and particles – Špatenka, P.; Jeníková, Z.; Vacková, T.; Nováček, V., In: International SAMPE Technical Conference 2016. Covina: The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, 2016. pp. 1-7. ISBN 978-1-934551-23-3.
  • Electroactive Films on Titanium Alloys as Bioactive Coatings for Hard Tissue Replacement – Špatenka, P.; Cvrček, L.; Krčil, J.; Málek, J.; Tolde, Z.; Starý, V., In: International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films. 2016. pp. 101.

2014

  • Plasma Jet for Environmental Applications: Computational Study of the Electric Field Distribution between Electrodes – Bartos, P.; Ptacnik, J.; Kriz, P.; Špatenka, P. et al., In: International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM). NEW YORK, NY: IEEE, 2014. p. 999-1004. ISBN 978-1-4799-5183-3.
  • Seed Treatment and Water Purification by the Synergical Effect of Gliding Arc Plasma and Photocatalytic Film – Kriz, P.; Olsan, P.; Havelka, Z.; Horáková, M.; Špatenka, P. et al., In: International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM). NEW YORK, NY: IEEE, 2014. p. 1042-1046. ISBN 978-1-4799-5183-3.
  • Advanced oxidation processes for decomposition of non-biodegradable organic chemicals in waste water – Špatenka, P.; Horáková, M.; Kříž, P.; Balakrishnan, S.K., In: PLASMA 2014. Kottayam, Kerala, India: Mahatma Gandhi University, 2014. p. 425.
  • Plasma treatment of Powder and Granulates – Špatenka, P., In: PLASMA 2014. Kottayam, Kerala, India: Mahatma Gandhi University, 2014. pp. 32.

Patents, utility designs, industrial designs

2022

  • Filament pro 3D tisk – Antoň, J.; Špatenka, P.; Jelínek Šourková, H.; Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S., Czechia. Utility Model CZ 36248. 2022-08-09.

2016

  • Způsob výroby kompozitního materiálu a kompozitní materiál vyrobený tímto způsobem – Špatenka, P.; Vacková, T.; Jeníková, Z., Czechia. Patent CZ 306468. 2016-12-21.

Prototype, samples

2022

  • Nový systém elektrického kontaktovaní plastu pro přivedení energetického potenciálu vhodný pro sériovou výrobu – Špatenka, P., [Functional Sample] 2022.

2020

  • Nový systém elektrického kontaktování plastu pro přivedení energetického potenciálu – Špatenka, P., [Functional Sample] 2020.
  • Plastový vyhřívací komponent pro vedení mrznoucích kapalin v automobilu (ICE/EH) – Špatenka, P., [Functional Sample] 2020.
  • Univerzální vyhřívací díl z vodivého plastu s integrovanými kontakty pro přímé vyhřívání mrznoucích kapalin – Špatenka, P., [Functional Sample] 2020.

2019

  • Nová metoda přímého spojování polymerů s kovy využitelná v technické praxi – Weberová, Z.; Šourková, H.; Vacková, T.; Špatenka, P., [Functional Sample] 2019.

Report

2020

  • Závěrečná zpráva o řešení projektu MPO v programu TRIO, Projekt FV10763 – Píchal, J.; Špatenka, P.; Cerman, J., [Research Report] České Budějovice: SurfaceTreat a.s., 2020.
  • Roční zpráva o řešení projektu MPO TRIO FV10763 v roce 2019 – Píchal, J.; Špatenka, P., [Research Report] 2020.

2019

  • Roční zpráva o řešení projektu MPO TRIO FV10763 v roce 2018 – Píchal, J.; Špatenka, P.; Vozáb, J., [Research Report] 2019.

2018

  • Roční zpráva o řešení projektu TRIO MPO, FV10763 v roce 2017 – Píchal, J.; Špatenka, P.; Vozáb, J., [Research Report] 2018.

2017

  • Zpráva o řešení 1. etapy projektu MPO, Projekt FV10763 v roce 2016 – Píchal, J.; Špatenka, P.; Vozáb, J., [Research Report] 2017.

2015

  • Srovnávací analýza materiálu pro výrobu lodí – Špatenka, P.; Jeníková, Z.; Jeník, F., [Research Report] Praha: ČVUT FS, Ústav materiálového inženýrství, 2015. Report no. 15-06-058.

2013

  • Joint Master Double ¨Degree Study Branch - Material and Production Engineering – Uhlíř, I.; Špatenka, P.; Sobotová, J., [Research Report] Praha: Czech Technical University in Prague, 2013.

Books, textbooks

2018

  • Non-Thermal plasma Technology for Polymeric Materials – Thomas, S.; Mozetič, M.; Cvelbar, U.; Špatenka, P.; Praveen, K.M., Amsterodam: Elsevier, 2018. ISBN 978-0-12-813152-7.

Book chapters

2023

  • Wear Properties of Flax/Epoxy-Based Composites With Different Machining Parameters – Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, S.; Špatenka, P.; G, R., In: Tribological Properties, Performance and Applications of Biocomposites. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2023. p. 39-45. ISBN 9783527838080.

2022

  • Development of Natural Fiber Reinforced Flame Retardant Polymer Composites – K S, A.; S N, S.; Tom, T.; Sabu Mathew, S.; Maria, H.J.; Špatenka, P.; Thomas, S., In: Bio-Based Flame Retardants for Polymeric Materials. Cambridge: Elsevier, 2022. p. 369-389. ISBN 9780323907712.

2018

  • Plasma Treatment of Powders and Fibers – Vacková, T.; Špatenka, P.; Balakrishnan, S., In: Non-Thermal plasma Technology for Polymeric Materials. Amsterodam: Elsevier, 2018. p. 193-210. ISBN 978-0-12-813152-7.