Contact: Joanna Ortyl, Ph.D., D.Sc., Prof. PK, jortyl@pk.edu.pl

Overview of the activities carried out by the Research Group and the research topics covered

1. Research on photoinitiating systems for photopolymerization processes

Ongoing work is related to the development of new high-performance photoinitiators and initiator systems for photopolymerization processes induced by visible light. One-component photoinitiators dedicated to initiation of cationic polymerization or radical polymerization are synthesized. Moreover, the challenge to obtain water-soluble radical photoinitiators has been faced. Another direction of research is the synthesis of photosensitizers for two-component photoinitiating systems showing versatility due to their ability to initiate all standard photopolymerization processes such as cationic photopolymerization, free radical polymerization, thiol-ene photopolymerization and hybrid photopolymerization.

2. Research on fluorescent sensors for monitoring photopolymerization processes

The research is also focused on the synthesis and application of new chemical compounds as molecular probes for monitoring photopolymerization processes using FPT (Fluorescence Probe Technology). We are looking for fluorescent markers dedicated to a particular type of polymerization as well as universal sensors – for all types of polymerization. Experimental work is also conducted on sensors for visual detection of the crosslinking degree of polymeric materials.

3. Research on fluorescent sensors for biological applications

In the Research Group, research is also carried out on new fluorescent sensors dedicated to the detection of metal ions, biomolecules and cell visualization. The work includes the stage of design and synthesis of the sensors and their spectroscopic characterization. Following this, studies are conducted to determine the potential of the obtained compounds for the detection of bio-molecules, ions and pH taking into account potential natural interferents. The area of activity also includes the investigation of the potential application of the developed luminescent sensors for visualizing cellular structures by fluorescence microscopy. 

4. Research on 3D printing processes

Technologies related to VAT polymerization that is 3D printing processes are also developed, including SLA (stereolithography) and DLP (digital light processing). Work is conducted on the development of new types of 3D printers, e.g. construction and expansion/upgrading of commercially available 3D printers with innovative construction solutions consisting in the design and successive incorporation of planned improvements. Research is also conducted on new photo-curable formulations (with various additives) dedicated for 3D printing using photopolymerization processes.

5. Research on catalytic systems applied in controlled polymerization processes

Ongoing research is related to the development of new photocatalytic systems for controlled radical photopolymerization (photo CRP) such as photo ATRP (Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization) and PET RAFT (photoinduced electron transfer reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization). It is extremely important that photocatalytic systems based on organic chemical compounds with appropriate properties are an excellent alternative to systems based on complexes (e.g.: Cu, Fe, Zn).

6. Studies on new compounds (of natural origin) exhibiting fluorescent properties for biomedical applications

The research focuses on the synthesis of new fluorescent compounds using citric acid as the main substrate and the addition of various types of amines. The obtained products are analyzed for the presence of compounds with proper absorption characteristics and then the products are separated by various methods to obtain pure fluorescent compounds for possible application in photopolymerization processes or bioimaging. Research is also conducted to optimize the process of obtaining the target products to maximize reaction efficiency.

Website of the research group https://www.facebook.com/Ortyl-Photo-Lab-102780852202200 

Our Successes 

Our publications:

• Topa-Skwarczyńska, M., Szymaszek, P., Fiedor, P., Chachaj-Brekiesz, A., Galek, M., Kasprzyk, W., … & Ortyl, J. (2022). Pyridine derivatives as candidates for selective and sensitive fluorescent biosensors for lung cancer cell imaging and iron ions detection. Dyes and Pigments, 110171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2022.110171
• Sawicz-Kryniger K., Niezgoda P., Stalmach P., Starzak K., Wysocka A., Świergosz T., Popielarz R., Performance of FPT, FTIR and DSC methods in cure monitoring of epoxy resins, European Polymer Journal, 162, 2022, 110933. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110933
• Szymaszek, P., Fiedor, P., Chachaj-Brekiesz, A., Tyszka-Czochara, M., Świergosz, T., & Ortyl, J. (2021). Molecular interactions of bovine serum albumin (BSA) with pyridine derivatives as candidates for non-covalent protein probes: a spectroscopic investigation. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 118262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118262
• Tomal, W., Krok, D., Chachaj-Brekiesz, A., Lepcio, P., & Ortyl, J. (2021). Harnessing light to create functional, three-dimensional polymeric materials: multitasking initiation systems as the critical key to success. Additive Manufacturing, 48, 102447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2021.102447
• Wierzbicki S.; Mielczarek K.; Topa-Skwarczyńska M.; Mokrzyński K.; Ortyl J.; Bednarz S.; Visible light-induced photopolymerization of Deep Eutectic Monomers, based on methacrylic acid and tetrabutylammonium salts with different anion structures, European Polymer Journal, 2021, 161, 110836, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110836
• Topa-Skwarczyńska M.; Galek M.; Jankowska M.; Morlet-Savary F.; Graff B.; Lalevée J.; Popielarz R.; Ortyl J.; Development of the first panchromatic BODIPY-based one-component iodonium salts for initiating the photopolymerization processes, Polymer Chemistry, 2021, 12, 6873-6893, https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY01263K
• Hola E. Gruchała A., Popielarz R., Ortyl J., Non-destructive visual inspection of photocurable coatings based on fluorescent response of naked-eye visible colorimetric and fluorescent sensors, European Polymer Journal, 2021, 160, 110802, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110802
• Hola E.; Ortyl J.; Pyrylium salt as a visible-light-induced photoredox catalyst for polymer and organic synthesis – Perspectives on catalyst design and performance, European Polymer Journal, 2021, 150, 110365, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110365 
• Topa M.; Chachaj-Brekiesz A; Świergosz Tomasz; Popielarz R.; Ortyl J., Emerging waste-free non-destructive system based on molecular sensors originating from novel europium complexes for in-situ determination of polymer coating thickness, Progress in Organic Coatings, 2021, 160, 106527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2021.106527
• Topa M.; Petko F.; Galek M.; Jankowska M.; Popielarz R.; Ortyl J., Difunctional 1H-quinolin-2-ones as spectroscopic fluorescent probes for real-time monitoring of photopolymerisation process and photosensitizers of fluorescent photopolymer resin in 3D printing, European Polymer Journal 2021, 156, 110612. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110612
• Petko F.; Galek M.; Hola E.; Popielarz R.; Ortyl J. One-Component Cationic Photoinitiators from Tunable Benzylidene Scaffolds for 3D Printing Applications, Macromolecules 2021, 54, 7070. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.macromol.1c01048 
• Petko F.; Świeży A.; Ortyl J. Photoinitiating systems and kinetics of frontal photopolymerization processes – the prospects for efficient preparation of composites and thick 3D structures, Polymer Chemistry 2021; 12, 4593. https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00596K
• Tomal W., Krok, D., Chachaj-Brekiesz A., Ortyl J. Beneficial stilbene-based derivatives: From the synthesis of new catalytic photosensitizer to 3D printouts and fiber-reinforced composites, European Polymer Journal,  European Polymer Journal, 2021, 156, 110603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110603
• Tomal, W.; Świergosz, T.; Pilch, M.; Kasprzyk, W.; Ortyl, J. New horizons for carbon dots: quantum nano-photoinitiating catalysts for cationic photopolymerization and three-dimensional (3D) printing under visible light,  Polymer Chemistry, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1039/D1PY00228G 
• Pilch M.; Ortyl J.; Popielarz R. Quantitative interpretation of the response of Solvent-Quenched Pressure Sensitive Paints (SQ-PSPs) to pressure, Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 2021, 177, 109233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2021.109233
• Kasprzyk W.; Koper F.; Flis A.; Szreder D.; Pamuła E.; Bogdał D.; Wybraniec S.; Ortyl J.; Świergosz T. Fluorescence assay for the determination of glutathione based on a ring-fused 2-pyridone derivative in dietary supplements. Analysts, 2021, 146(6), 1897–1906. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0AN02245D
• Tyszka-Czochara M.; Adach A.; Grabowski T.; Konieczny P.; Pasko P.; Ortyl J.; Świergosz T.; Majka M. Selective cytotoxicity of complexes with N,N,N-donor dipodal ligand in tumor cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences , 2021, 22(4), pp. 1–16, 1802. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22041802
• Le C.M.Q.; Petitory T.; Wu X.; Spangenberg A.; Ortyl J.; Galek M.; Infante L.; Thérien-Aubin H.; Chemtob A. Water-soluble photoinitiators from dimethylamino-substituted monoacylphosphine oxide for hydrogel and latex preparation. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202100217
• Hola E.; Pilch M.; Ortyl J.; Thioxanthone derivatives as a new class of organic photocatalysts for photopolymerisation processes and the 3D printing of photocurable resins under visible light, Catalysts, 2020, 10(8), pp. 1–28, 903, https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10080903
• Topa M.; Ortyl J., Moving Towards a Finer Way of Light-Cured Resin-Based Restorative Dental Materials: Recent Advances in Photoinitiating Systems Based on Iodonium Salts, Materials 2020, 13, 4093. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13184093
• Hola E.; Topa M.; Chachaj-Brekiesz A.; Pilch M.; Fiedor P.; Galek M.; Ortyl J.  New, highly versatile bimolecular photoinitiating systems for free-radical, cationic and thiol–ene photopolymerization processes under low light intensity UV and visible LEDs for 3D printing application. RSC Advances 2020, 10, 7509-7522. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA10212D
• Topa M.; Petko F; Galek M.; Ortyl J. Double role of diphenylpyridine derivatives as fluorescent sensors for monitoring photopolymerization and the determination of the efficiencies of the generation of superacids by cationic photoinitiators, Sensors, 2020, 20, 3043. Impact Factor: 3.031. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20113043
• Tomal, W.; Ortyl, J. Water-Soluble Photoinitiators in Biomedical Applications. Polymers 2020, 12, 1073. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12051073 
• Hola E.; Ortyl J.; Jankowska M.; Pilch M.; Galek M.; Morlet-Savary F.; Graff B.; Dietlin C.; Lalevée J. New bimolecular photoinitiating systems based on terphenyl derivatives as highly efficient photosensitizers for 3D printing application. Polymer Chemistry 2020, 11(4), 922-935, https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY01551E
• Tomal W., Chachaj-Brekiesz A., Popielarz R., Ortyl J. Multifunctional Biphenyl Derivatives as Photosensitisers in Various Types of Photopolymerization Processes, Including IPN Formation, 3D Printing of Photocurable Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) Fluorescent Composites, RSC Advances, 2020, 10, 32162-32182, https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA04146G
• Tomal W., Pilch M., Chachaj-Brekiesz A., Galek M., Morlet-Savary F., Dietlin C., Lalevée J., Ortyl J. Photoinitiator-Catalyst Systems Based on Meta-Terphenyl Derivatives as Photosensitisers of Iodonium and Thianthrenium Salts for Visible Photopolymerization in 3D Printing Processes. Polymer Chemistry, 2020, 11, 4604-4621. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00597E   
• Hola E.; Pilch M.; Galek M.; Ortyl J. New versatile bimolecular photoinitiating systems based on amino-m-terphenyl derivatives for cationic, free-radical and thiol–ene photopolymerization under low intensity UV-A and visible light sources. Polymer Chemistry 2020, 11(2), 480 – 495. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY01091B
• Fiedor  P.; Ortyl J. A new approach to micromachining: High-precision and innovative additive manufacturing solutions based on photopolymerization technology. Materials 2020, 13(13), 1–25, 2951. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13132951
• Fiedor  P.; Pilch M.; Szymaszek P.; Chachaj-Brekiesz A.; Galek M.; Ortyl J. Photochemical study of a new bimolecular photoinitiating system for vat photopolymerization 3D printing techniques under visible light. Catalysts, 2020, 10(3), 284. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10030284
• Pilch M.; Ortyl J.; Chachaj-Brekiesz A.; Galek M.; Popielarz R. Europium-based luminescent sensors for mapping pressure distribution on surfaces. Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, 2020, 305, 127409. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2019.127409
• Drobnicka N.; Sutor K.; Kumorkiewicz-Jamro A.; Spórna-Kucab A.; Antonik M.; Dziedzic E.; Świergosz T.; Ortyl J.; Wybraniec S.Phytochemical molecules from the decarboxylation of gomphrenins in violet Gomphrena globosa L.—Floral infusions from functional food. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2020, 21, 8834, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21228834
• Topa M.; Hola E.; Galek M.; Petko F.; Pilch M.; Popielarz R.; Morlet-Savary F.; Graff B.; Lalevée J.; Ortyl J. One-component cationic photoinitiators based on coumarin scaffold iodonium salts as highly sensitive photoacid generators for 3D printing IPN photopolymers under visible LED sources. Polymer Chemistry, 2020, 11, 5261-5278. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0PY00677G
• Topa M.; Petko F.; Galek M.; Machowski K.; Pilch M.; Szymaszek P.; Ortyl J. Applicability of 1,6-diphenylquinolin-2-one derivatives as fluorescent sensors for monitoring the progress of photopolymerisation processes and as photosensitisers bimolecular photoinitiating systems. Polymers 2019, 11(11), 1756 – 1778. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11111756 
• Ortyl J.; Topa M.; Kamińska-Borek I.; Popielarz R. Mechanism of interaction of aminocoumarins with reaction medium during cationic photopolymerization of triethylene glycol divinyl ether, European Polymer Journal 2019, 116, 45-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.03.060
• Tomal, W.; Pilch, M.; Chachaj-Brekiesz, A.; Ortyl, J. Development of New High-Performance Biphenyl and Terphenyl Derivatives as Versatile Photoredox Photoinitiating Systems and Their Applications in 3D Printing Photopolymerization Processes. Catalysts 2019, 9, 827. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal9100827 
• Ortyl J.; Fiedor P.; Chachaj-Brekiesz A.; Pilch M.; Hola E.; Galek M. The Applicability of 2-amino-4,6-diphenyl-pyridine-3-carbonitrile sensors for monitoring different types of photopolymerization processes and acceleration of cationic and free-radical photopolymerization under near UV light. Sensors, 2019, 19, 1668, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19071668
• Nowak D.; Ortyl J.; Kamińska-Borek I.; Kukuła K.; Topa M.; Popielarz R. Photopolymerization of hybrid monomers, part II: Determination of relative quantum efficiency of select, Polymer Testing 2018, 67, 144-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2018.02.025
• Topa M.; Ortyl J.; Chachaj-Brekiesz A.; Kamińska-Borek I.; Pilch M.; Popielarz R. Applicability of samarium(III) complexes for the role of luminescent molecular sensors for monitoring progress of photopolymerization processes and control of the thickness of polymer coatings, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 2018, 199, 430-440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2018.03.050
• Nowak D.; Ortyl J.; Kamińska-Borek I.; Kukuła K.; Topa M.; Popielarz R. Photopolymerization of hybrid monomers, part I: Comparison of the performance of selected photoinitiators in cationic and free-radical polymerization of hybrid monomers, Polymer Testing, 2017, 64, 313-320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2017.10.020
• Kostrzewska K.; Ortyl J.; Dobosz R.; Kabatc J. Squarylium dye and onium salts as highly sensitive photoradical generators for blue light. Polymer Chemistry, 2017, 8, 3464-3474. https://doi.org/10.1039/C7PY00621G
• Kabatc J.; Ortyl J.; Kostrzewska K. New kinetic and mechanistic aspects of photosensitization of iodonium salts in photopolymerization of acrylates. RSC Advances, 2017, 7, 41619-41629. 10.1039/C7RA05978G

Our patents:

• Pochodne 2-amino-4,6-difenylobenzeno-1,3-dikarbonitrylu, sposoby ich wytwarzania, systemy fotoinicjujące do procesów fotoinicjowanej polimeryzacji kationowej, rodnikowej, tiol-en i hybrydowej oraz zastosowania  pochodnych 2-amino-4,6-difenylobenzen-1,3-dikarbonitrylu, Authors: Joanna Ortyl, Emilia Hola, Magdalena Jankowska, Mariusz Galek
• Nowe pochodne 2-amino-4-fenylo-6-metylobenzeno-1,3-dikarbonitrylu, sposoby ich wytwarzania, nowe systemy fotoinicjujące do procesów fotoinicjowanej polimeryzacji kationowej, rodnikowej, tiol-en i hybrydowej oraz zastosowania nowych pochodnych 2-amino-4-fenylo-6-metylobenzeno-1,3-dikarbonitrylu; Authors: Joanna Ortyl, Wiktoria Świątek, Anna Chachaj-Brekiesz, Maciej Pilch
• Nowe systemy fotoinicjujące do procesów fotoinicjowanej polimeryzacji kationowej, rodnikowej, tiol-ene i hybrydowej, nowe pochodne aniliny, nowe fluorescencyjne sondy molekularne do monitorowania procesów fotoinicjowanej polimeryzacji kationowej, rodnikowej, tiol-ene i hybrydowej oraz zastosowania pochodnych aniliny, Authors: Joanna Ortyl, Mariusz Galek, Maciej Pilch, Filip Petko
• Sposób mapowania rozkładu ciśnienia na powierzchniach materiałów powłokowych przy użyciu sensorów luminescencyjnych i układ do mapowania rozkładu ciśnienia na powierzchniach materiałów powłokowych przy użyciu sensorów luminescencyjnych, Authors: Maciej Pilch, Joanna Ortyl, Mariusz Galek, Roman Popielarz
• Nowe pochodne chinolin-2-onu, sposób ich wytwarzania, nowe systemy fotoinicjujące do procesów fotoinicjowanej polimeryzacji kationowej, rodnikowej, tiol-en i hybrydowej oraz zastosowania nowych pochodnych chinolin-2-onu, Authors: Joanna Ortyl, Mariusz Galek, Monika Topa, Filip Petko, Kamil Machowski

Awards, Honorable Mentions and Scholarships:

• Magdalena Jankowska from the Research Group on Applied Photochemistry received the Scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for students with outstanding achievements for the academic year 2020/2021

• Dominika Krok from the Research Group on Applied Photochemistry received the Scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for students with outstanding achievements for the academic year 2020/2021

• Alicja Gruchała from the Research Group on Applied Photochemistry received the Scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for students with outstanding achievements for the academic year 2020/2021

• Patryk Szymaszek from the Research Group on Applied Photochemistry received the Scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for students with outstanding achievements for the academic year 2020/2021

• Patrycja Środa from the Research Group on Applied Photochemistry received the Scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for students with outstanding achievements for the academic year 2020/2021

• Magdalena Jankowska from the Research Group on Applied Photochemistry received the Scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for students with outstanding achievements for the academic year 2019/2020

• LAUREATES of FUTURE LAB – 2020/2021 edition of ” Contest for PK student projects” organized by FutureLab of Cracow University of Technology. Subject of the awarded project: Design and construction of a new Double SLA 3D printer dedicated to multi-material technologies using photopolymerization processes. 

Type of award: team

Name of competition organizer: Cracow University of Technology

Coordinating unit: FutureLab PK

Objective of the contest: The aim of the competition is to support talented and creative students of the Cracow University of Technology in the implementation of scientific ideas through funding, promotion and popularization of their achievements. (Project duration: 04.01.2021 – 30-11-2021)

• XIV INTERNATIONAL INVENTION AND INNOVATION EXHIBITION INTARG 2021 ONLINE Exhibition date: 15.06.2021r. – 16.06.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: “Photo-curable polymer resins for the manufacture of polymer nanocomposites using 3D-VAT printing technology”

Authors: J. Ortyl; W. Tomal, P. Fiedor; D. Krok, M. Jankowska;

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• XIV INTERNATIONAL INVENTION AND INNOVATION EXHIBITION INTARG 2021 ONLINE Exhibition date: 15.06.2021r. – 16.06.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „ Novel initiating systems absorbing in the visible light range for obtaining new generation, completely safe dental composites”

Authors: M. Topa; J. Ortyl; M. Galek;

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Exhibition, Warsaw, Poland

Exhibition date: 19.10.2020r. – 21.10.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „The combination of luminescent molecular sensor technology and 3D printing in the production of innovative molecular sensors sensitive to changes in analyze in environmental research”

Authors: J. Ortyl; P. Fiedor; P. Szymaszek; A. Chachaj-Brekiesz

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• PRO INVENT Edition XVIII, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention:  „3D printing of the innovative fluorescent molecular sensors sensitive to changes in analytes by the encapsulation in the matrix of photosetting polymer resin”

Authors: P. Fiedor; P. Szymaszek; J. Ortyl; M. Galek; A. Chachaj-Brekiesz

Award: Honorable Mention

• PRO INVENT Edition XVIII, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention:  „New hihgly efficient visible light photoinitiators for photo-curable polimer-based materials in coating printing industry and additive manufacturing tecchnologies”

Authors: 

Award: Honorable Mention

• PRO INVENT Edition XVIII, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention:  „Fast-responsive and highly sensitive molecular fluorescent markers for imaging of structure in live-cell dynamics and structure at the single-molecule level”

Authors: J. Ortyl; M. Topa; A. Chachaj-Brekiesz, P. Środa; P. Szymaszek; W. Kasprzyk; T. Świergosz; D. Krok; M. Jankowska; F. Petko; K. Dzięciołowska; M. Zdebski; P. Koczurkiewicz-Adamczyk

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• PRO INVENT Edition XVIII, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention:  „An ultrasensitive fluorescence sensors for the rapid and selective detection of heavy metal ions in drinking”

Authors: J. Ortyl; M. Topa; A. Chachaj-Brekiesz, P. Środa; P. Szymaszek; W. Kasprzyk; T. Świergosz; D. Krok; M. Jankowska; F. Petko; K. Dzięciołowska; M. Zdebski; P. Koczurkiewicz-Adamczyk

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• PRO INVENT Edition XVIII, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention:  „Surface pressure mapping of objects by optical imaging of luminescent coating”

Authors: M. Pilch; J. Ortyl; M. Galek; R. Popielarz

Award: Honorable Mention

• PRO INVENT Edition XVIII, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention:  „Discovering of new capabilities of obtaining photocurable CNTs nanocomposites – synthesis of initiating systems, examination of kinetic of photopolymerization and manufacturing of nanocomposites in bulk and via 3D printing”

Authors: J. Ortyl; W. Tomal; A Chachaj-Brekiesz; M. Galek

Award: Honorable Mention

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Show, Warsaw, Poland

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „Visible-Light Organic Photoinitiating Catalysts for Polymerization under Low Light Intensity”

Authors: M. Jankowska; J. Ortyl; A. Chachaj-Brekiesz; M. Galek; M. Pilch

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Show, Warsaw, Poland

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „Development of New Photoinitiating Systems Based on Stilbene Derivatives for Photopolymers Resins for 3D Printing and Photocured Polymer Composites”

Authors: J. Ortyl; W. Tomal; D. Krok; A. Chachaj-Brekiesz

Award: Bronze medal (equivalent to third place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Show, Warsaw, Poland

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „AN APPARATUS FOR THE SENSING AND MAPPING THE PRESSURE USING PRESSURE SENSITIVE PAINTS (PSP) BASED ON LUMINESCENCE MOLECULAR SENSORS”

Authors: J. Ortyl; M. Pilch; M. Galek; R. Popielarz

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Show, Warsaw, Poland

Exhibition date: 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition 

Name of the invention: „Photo-catalyst Systems Based on Biphenyl Derivatives for Rapid Prototyping Technology Using Vat Polymerization”

Authors: W. Tomal; J. Ortyl; A. Chachaj-Brekiesz

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea 

Exhibition date: 23.10.2020r. – 25.10.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „Dual Colorimetric Fluroescent Sensors Based on Terphenyl Skeleton for rapis detection of Cure Degree of Photocurable Coatings”

Authors: J. Ortyl; E. Hola; A. Gruchała; M. Galek

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea 

Exhibition date: 23.10.2020r. – 25.10.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „Novel high-performance non-covalent fluorescent sensors for the detection of biomacromolecules in medical diagnosis”

Authors: J. Ortyl; M. Topa, A. Skrzypek, P. Szymaszek; W. Kasprzyk; T. Świergosz; P. Środa; D. Krok; M. Galek; F. Petko; M. Jankowska

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

Award: Special Prize

• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea 

Exhibition date: 23.10.2020r. – 25.10.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „Moving towards non-toxic, completely safe light-cured dental materials: novel effective photoinitiators for the production of dental fillings”

Authors: M. Topa; J. Ortyl; M. Galek

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea 

Exhibition date: 23.10.2020r. – 25.10.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „3D Printing of Photocurable Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) Fluorescent Composites form the development of suitable initiating systems based on biphenyl derivatives to a detailed analysis of the kinetics of the proces of creating photosensitive nanocomposites”

Authors: M. Topa; J. Ortyl; M. Galek

Award: Bronze medal (equivalent to third place) – general classification

• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea 

Exhibition date: 23.10.2020r. – 25.10.2020r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „Beneficial Stilbene Derivatives – from Synthesis of New Photosensitizers to the Production of 3D printouts, Photocurable Nanocomposites in Bulk and Fibre-reinforced Composites”

Authors: J. Ortyl; W. Tomal; D. Krok; A. Chachaj-Brekiesz

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• ICAN – International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, Toronto

Exhibition date: 28.08.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „Additive manufacturing of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes composites via 3D-VAT printing technologies – analysis of the kinetics of the photo-curing proces and the influence of nanotube content”

Authors: W. Tomal; J. Ortyl

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea 

Exhibition date: 10.09.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: “Fiber-reinforced 2D composites obtained by photopolymerization processes using new developed two component initiating systems”

Authors: Dominika Krok, Wiktoria Tomal, Joanna Ortyl

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea 

Exhibition date: 10.09.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: “The New Photocatalytic Initiators for thr Visible Light Photopolymerization Processes of Cationic, Free-Radical and Hybrid-Photopolymerization”

Authors: Paweł Niezgoda, Joanna Ortyl, Patrycja Środa, Magdalena Jankowska

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea 

Exhibition date: 10.09.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „“Fluorescent Sensors for the Detection of Heavy Metal Ions in Aqueous Media fluorescence imaging”

Authors: Joanna Ortyl, Katarzyna Starzak, Paweł Niezgoda, Anna Chachaj-Brekiesz, Patryk Szymaszek, Paweł Fiedor, Wiktor Kasprzyk, Tomasz Świergosz, Paulina Koczurkiewicz, Mariusz Galek

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS), Poland

Exhibition date: 25.10.2021r. – 27.10.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „Bio-renewable epoxidized photocurable resins for 3D printing applications”

Authors: Katarzyna Starzak, Magdalena Jankowska, Dominika Krok, Joanna Ortyl

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS), Poland

Exhibition date: 25.10.2021r. – 27.10.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „ Photocurable resins for additive manufacturing of carbon nanotube composites using 3D-VAT printing technology”

Authors: Joanna Ortyl, Wiktoria Tomal, Paweł Fiedor

Award: Gold medal (equivalent to first place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS), Poland

Exhibition date: 25.10.2021r. – 27.10.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „ Fiber-reinforced 2D composites obtained by photopolymerization – a way to create carbon-fiber and glass-fiber composites for eEngineering applications”

Authors: Joanna Ortyl, Wiktoria Tomal, Dominika Krok

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS), Poland

Exhibition date: 25.10.2021r. – 27.10.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „The New Photocatalytic Initiators for the Visible Light Photopolymerization Processes of Cationic, Free-Radical and Hybrid-Photopolymerization for 3D printing application”

Authors: Joanna Ortyl, Magdalena Jankowska, Paweł Niezgoda

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

• International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS), Poland

Exhibition date: 25.10.2021r. – 27.10.2021r.

Scope of the exhibition: international exhibition

Name of the invention: „Fluorescent molecular chemosensors for detection and measurement of metal ions in living systems”

Authors: Joanna Ortyl, Patryk Szymaszek, Paweł Stalmach, Anna Chachaj-Brekiesz

Award: Silver medal (equivalent to second place) – general classification

Projects and scientific internships:

• Research Project TANGO2/340229/NCBR/2017, „Implementacja fotogeneratorów mocnych kwasów protonowych (PAG-S) opartych o innowacyjne molekuły akcelerujące do aplikacji w przemyśle fotoutwardzalnych powłok polimerowych”
• Research Project POIR.04.04.00-00-204B/16-00  (numer TEAM TECH/2016-2/15), „Molecular design, synthesis and application of photoinitiator-catalysts (PICs) for photopolymerization reactions”
• Student research project Nr SKN/SP/496719/2021, „Projekt i budowa nowego typu drukarki 3D VAT do druku fotoutwardzlanych nanokompozytów polimerowych”

Scientific collaboration 

• Photo HiTech sp. z o.o. R&D department –  student internships in 2021 Paweł Niezgoda, Paweł Stalmach

• Pharmaceutical Department of the Jagiellonian University Institute of Bromatology – Dr. Małgorzata Tyszka-Czochara – research internship from 01.02.2021 Patrycja Środa

• The Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences (IMC) – Miroslava DUSKOVA – SMRCKOVA – research internship Wiktoria Tomal

• Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse – prof.  Jacques Lalevee – research internship Emilia Hola, Monika Topa, Paweł Fiedor

• Chemistry Department of the Jagiellonian University, Physicochemistry of Interfacial Phenomena Group  – Ph.D. Anna Chachaj-Brekiesz  – scientific internships in 2020  Magdalena Jankowska, Wiktoria Tomal, Patryk Szymaszek, Patrycja Środa, Emilia Hola

• Chemistry Department of the Jagiellonian University, Electrochemistry Group – prof. Grzegorz Sulka – scientific internship in 2020  Maciej Pilch

• Photo4Chem sp. z o.o. R&D department –  student internships in 2021, Katarzyna Starzak, Dominika Krok, Magdalena Jankowska.

Participation in conferences, invention exhibitions

• 7th Young Polymer Scientists Conference and Short Course, Łódź, 27.09.2021 – 28.09.2021
• XXV Konferencja Naukowa „Modyfikacja Polimerów 2021”, Szklarska Poręba, 06.09.2021 – 09.09.2021
• 11th International Conference on Advanced Vibrational Spectroscopy (ICAVS 11), Online, 23.08.2021 – 26.08.2021
• „Fizykochemia granic faz – metody instrumentalne”, Lublin, 22.08.2021 – 26.08.2021
• XXIX European Colloquium on Heterocyclic Chemistry (ECHC 2021), Online, 26.04.2021 – 28.04.2021
• Virtual European Symposium of Photopolymer Sciences dedicated to Ewa Andrzejewska 2021, Online, 15.06.2021 – 16.06.2021
• „Nauka i przemysł – metody spektroskopowe w praktyce, nowe wyzwania i możliwości 2021”, Online, 29.06.2021 – 30.04.2021
• XIV MIĘDZYNARODOWE TARGI WYNALAZKÓW I INNOWACJI INTARG 2021, Online, 15.06.2021r. – 16.06.2021r.
• International Warsaw Invention Show, Warszawa, 19.10.2020r. – 21.10.2020r.
• PRO INVENT Edycja XVIII, Kluż-Napoka, Rumunia, 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.
• International Warsaw Invention Show, Warszawa, 18.11.2020r. – 20.11.2020r.
• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea, 23.10.2020r. – 25.10.2020r.
• ICAN – International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, Toronto, 28.08.2021r.
• Korea International Women’s Invention Exposition, Korea, 10.09.2021r.

Members of the Research Group: