The European Ceramic Society

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Hungary

Thin Film Physics Laboratory - Institute for Technical Physics and Materials Science - Centre for Energy Research

Ceramic/graphene, ceramic/ carbon nanotube and bioceramic development

Director : Dr. Katalin Balázsi

Email : balazsi.katalin@energia.mta.hu

Phone : +36 1 392 2249

Address : Konkoly-Thege M. str 29-33, 1121 Budapest, Hungary

Website : www.thinfilms.hu, www.energia.mta.hu, www.mfa.kfki.hu

Director : Prof. Csaba Balázsi

Email : balazsi.katalin@energia.mta.hu

Research topics :

Basic and applied research. Analysis, analytical services, experimental.
Assistance and consulting. ISO Standardisation.
Topics: graphene and carbon nanotube reinforced silicon nitride composites, SiC and ZrO2 based
ceramics, powder, coating and sintered form of hydroxyapatite and bioceramics

Exceptional facilities :

  • Spark plasma sintering (SPS-3T-3-MIN), hot isostatic pressing (ABRA)
  • Attrition milling (Union Process laboratory and industrial)
  • Structural characterization (TEM, HREM, AFM, SEM, XRD, AES, XPS)
  • Mechanical (Instron) and tribological characterization (CSM)

Financial support programmes :

  • European funding: EU FP7, H2020
  • Regional fundings: M.ERANET, FLAG.ERA
  • National fundings : NKFIH, bilateral projects

Latest news

YCN Newsletter 27 - YCN Committee member - Welcome to Aleksandra Milojkovic

It is a true honor to introduce myself as the new Committee Member of the Young Ceramists Network.

Jun 26, 2025
YCN Newsletter 27 - Expert opinion - Nicola Döbelin, PhD

Why Crystal Structure Matters: Decoding the Performance of Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials

In the world of calcium phosphate biomaterials, crystal structure is often the silent driver behind a material’s success—or failure. Whether we are developing bone graft substitutes or studying bioceramic interactions at the tissue interface, understanding the underlying crystal lattice isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

Jun 24, 2025

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