Textile Science Research Centre (TSRC)
Event: Textile Science Research Centre Open Day 2017
Place: Technical Museum Nikola Tesla, Small hall, Savska street 18, Zagreb
Date: September 20th 2017
Schedule: According to the TSRC 2017Agenda
Organizing institution: University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Textile Science Research Centre (TSRC)
TSRC head: Tanja Pušić
Textile Science Research Centre (TSRC) was established in 2008 at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology. On the occasion of the TSRC Open day 2017 will be presentedSTEM POTENTILAS OF THE FACULTY OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGYacordingto the agenda.
TSRC 2017 AGENDA
8,30-9,00 / RegistrationLECTURES
9,00-9,20 / STEM AT FACULTY OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
S. BISCHOF
9,20-9,40 / SUPRAMOLECULAR INTERACTIONS – AREA OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND MOBILITY
M. CETINA
9,40-10,00 / THEORETICAL PHYSICS OF ULTRACOLD ATOMIC GASES
K. LELAS
10,00-10,20 / MATHEMATICS – DESIGN – TEXTILES – FASHION
M. RODIĆ
10,20-10,50 / Coffee break
10,50-11,10 / STEM- INITIATOR OF TEXTILE INNOVATIONS
S. FLINČEC GRGAC, R. MALINAR
11,10-11,30 / CREATIVITY IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: UNLOCKING OF OWN POTENTIALS
I. SALOPEK ČUBRIĆ
11,30-11,50 / FLAME RETARDANT TEXTILE REINFORCED NANOBIOCOMPOSITES
Z. KOVAČEVIĆ, S. BISCHOF, E. VUJASINOVIĆ
11,50-12,10 / DECORATIVE FABRICS AS A PRODUCT OF NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY
D. ŠTEFANEC, I. ILIČIĆ, V. LJUBIĆ
12,10-12,30 / TEXTILE PRINTING AND TEXTILE DYEING WORKSHOPS “COLORINA” – STEM OR STEAM?
A. SUTLOVIĆ
12,30-13,00 / DISCUSSION
13,00-14,00 / EXHIBITION, WORKSHOP AND POSTER SESSION
More about lectures…..…
STEM AT FACULTY OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
Sandra BISCHOF
Strategic documents of Faculty of Textile Technology (TTF) are giving guidelines till 2020 in areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Faculty belongs to the group of STE(A)M: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. TTF is offering different lifelong, so as the popularisation of science programmes, with the goal to tranfer the knowledge into the areas linked with STEAM.
SUPRAMOLECULAR INTERACTIONS – AREA OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND MOBILITY
Mario CETINA
Nanoscience and nanotechnology are an important part of the STEM area, and because of the extremely rapid development of science and technology at nanoscale they are in particular important for education in this area. Supramolecular chemistry, as an integral part of nanoscience and nanotechnology, applies molecular recognition processes which rest heavily on understanding of the recognition properties of the functional groups involved in non-covalent interactions. These interactions can be used for a preparation of organic and inorganic structures and materials of nanometric size which have novel, special, physico-chemical properties that enable their diverse application including in textile science and technology.
The University of Zagreb continuously promotes the mobility of its employees, recommending longer stay abroad at prestigious institutions. Exchanging or staying abroad can be accomplished by financing through joint international projects of partners-project leaders abroad and the Republic of Croatia, through institutional programs, or by personal contacts with project leader abroad.
In this lecture, a basic information on the single crystal X-ray diffraction method as a fundamental method for molecular structure determination wil be given, in particular about the study of supramolecular interactions. Personal experiences of work and life abroad, so as the results of scientific mobility will be given.Those results enabled better scientific visibility of the Faculty of Textile Technology and the University of Zagreb.
THEORETICAL PHYSICS OF ULTRACOLD ATOMIC GASES
Karlo LELAS
What is theoretical physics and what theoretical physicist do, will be explainedusing few historical examples. Quantum theory is one of the most important theories of twentieth century, and it still puzzles physicist with strange and unexpected results. We will briefly describe what is weird in quantum physics. Principle of superposition through discussion of double slit experiment and short comment on quantum entanglement of two or more particles will be presented. Ultracold atomic gases in laser traps are ideal playground for exploration of quantum phenomena because they can be isolated from the environment.Itis possible to change the form of the trap, change the dimensionality of the system (3D, 2D, 1D), and control interactions between the atoms. Due to these characteristics ultracold atomic gases are a good candidates for quantum emulators, systems that emulate other quantum systems which are hard to control. One step in building quantum emulators is creating synthetic magnetic field for neutral atoms.
MATHEMATICS – DESIGN – TEXTILES – FASHION
Mirna RODIĆ
As a lecturer of mathematical courses (mathematics and constructive geometry) at the Faculty of Textile Technology, I tried additionally to explore the connections and the possibilities of combining mathematics with textile profession, especially through the preparation of the topics for final and graduate thesis. In this presentation, I would like to present some directions of that research, as well as some of the results.
Ratios, scales and proportions, symmetry and asymmetry in design of garments, fashion accessories or textile patterns; Geometry of lace and embroidery patterns on the folk costumes; Geometric figures as elements of the garment construction; Geometric shapes and golden section and their use in textile design, design of garments, fashion collections or fashion accessories are just some of the topics that will be discussed.
STEM- initiator for textile innovations
Sandra FLINČEC GRGAC, Rajna MALINAR
The development of STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) for young people is of great importance in today's technological area. Using the above knowledge on practical examples from life develops critical thinking and innovation, achieving a real and workable solutions. Although jobs in these areas are relatively well paid, interest in them is falling and it is advisable to familiarize the younger generation with the basics of STEM's.
The long-standing research work of scientists in various thematic areas aimed at obtaining functional textiles has contributed to a number of scientific discoveries that have been published in recognized international and domestic journals and presented at numerous conferences. In the development of functional textiles, due to the aggressive processing conditions, there were also issues related to changing the properties of treated materials.That prompted new thinking and monitoring of new properties in order to obtain high quality product. For this purpose, a device for generating and measuring textile dust was constructed. The knowledge gained through research have inspired a group of scientists from the Faculty of Textile Technology to present and explain the different properties of textiles present in everyday life through small but complete project tasks in order to arouse the interest of children and young people for further education in this direction.
CREATIVITY IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: UNLOCKING OF OWN POTENTIALS
Ivana SALOPEK ČUBRIĆ
Creativity, defined as the ability to create ideas, new links between the existing ideas, innovative methods, or distinct interpretations of the phenomenon, is a key driver in the various fields of science, including STEM. Characteristic features of creative individuals are manifested in the ability to solve certain issues and problems from a different perspective thancommon and expected ones. The importance of creativity in solving numerous problems, such as social, economic and other, is recognized at the highest levels. Because of this, numerous European institutions outline in their strategic documents the need to strengthen creative capacities.
The lecture focuses on the importance of creativity in the context of research capacities related to the design of functional textile materials whose purpose is to increase the overall quality of life. In the focus is the role of creativity in successfully generating new ideas, scientific thinking and acting. As an example of good practice, the results of the research within the European project and the way in which creativity is stimulated and valorized, are described. The lecture also identifies the possibilities of further actions, as well as the importance of eliminating creativity inhibitors and unlocking of own creative potentials in the field of STEM.
FLAME RETARDANT TEXTILE REINFORCED NANOBIOCOMPOSITES
Zorana KOVAČEVIĆ, Sandra BISCHOF, Edita VUJASINOVIĆ
Biocomposite production has started due to increased demand for use of sustainable and biodegradable natural materials and therefore reduction of environmental pollution. Production of biocomposites, consisting of a biopolymer matrix and natural bast fibers like flax, hemp, ramie or Spartim junceum L., is significantly increased in recent years. Biocomposites have a various applications and one of them is in the area of protective textiles, whose main task is to protect people from injuries caused by the unpredictable situations. Modification of Spartium junceum L. fibres, with the aim of fire protection where nanoclay (montmorillonite-MMT) was used in the role of flame retardant (FR) nanofiller and citric acid (CA) in the role of environmentally friendly curing agent. Fibre properties were investigated using following thermal techniques: thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), microscale combustion calorimetry (MCC) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Results revealed that fibres treated with MMT poses enhanced thermal stability and resistance to fire, compared with a neat Polylactic acid (PLA) polymer or biocomposite reinforced with reference (untreated) fibres.
DECORATIVE FABRICS AS A PRODUCT OF NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Dora ŠTEFANEC, Ivana ILIČIĆ, Valerija LJUBIĆ
African motifs inspired our realization of decorative samples. Different combinations of natural colorants and screen prints are applied on the fabrics, where colorants and screen prints are connected with nature and technology. Thermocromic colorants are suggested because they enrich quality of the final product in forms of decorative products. Functional properties of products are enhanced by water/-oil repellent agents.
Inspiration for the innovativeproducts, such as cup coats and table coasters, which in combination with chosen samples and postprocessing create an decorative interior product. As a recycle possibility, nonwoven textile is one of the advantages in creating a new product, which is the foundation for further processes and treatment.
TEXTILE PRINTING AND TEXTILE DYEING WORKSHOPS “COLORINA”– STEM OR STEAM?
Ana SUTLOVIĆ
STEM education is of great importance to all countries that want to strengthen their national status. The most effective is to start with STEM education in pre-school and elementary school age. Quality education of children, later on the academic level, opens the way to the STEM area and occupation as well as the possibility of preparing for post-graduate education and employment. Knowing that creativity and design can help to transform the 21st century economics, as science and technology did in the last century, the term "Art" was introduced into the equation, so STEM is transformed into STEAM. Teaching and learning that links art and science is important because historical evidence shows that these relationships are already born of the most effective and innovative STEM experts.
STE(A)M Workshops COLORINA have been organized since 2012 at theUniversity of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology. These workshops represent a major contribution to promoting the interests of children in textile technology. Children have the opportunity to get acquainted with the extremely wide area of textile printing and dyeing textiles; from painting to digital printing; from natural dyes through pigment dyes to innovative thermocromous dyes. The future of STEM COLORINA is certainly in cooperation with other institutions such as museums, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, with the emphasis on STEAM idea.
EXHIBITORS
- Workshop
Workshop: Workshop of Diagonal Hand-weaving of "Tkanice"
Željko KNEZIĆ
- Exhibition
TEXTILEDESIGN SOLUTIONS: FROM IDEATO THE REALIZATION
Dora ŠTEFANEC, Ivana ILIČIĆ, Valerija LJUBIĆ
- Poster session
ANALYSIS OF THE PROPERTIES OF CELLULOSE TEXTILE MATERIALS
DYED WITH ANIMAL ORIGIN NATURAL COLORANTS EXTRACTED FROM DACTYLOPIUS COCCUS
Valerija LJUBIĆ
mentor: Assoc.prof. Ana SUTLOVIĆ, PhD
INFLUENCE OF THE ANTIBIOTIC AMOUNT ON ELECTROSPUN POLYCAPROLACTONEPROPERTIES AS A SUPPORT FOR CONTROLLED EYE THERAPY
Tonko ČIPČIĆ
mentor: prof. Budimir MIJOVIĆ, PhD
COMPUTER ANALYSIS OF 3D MODEL FUNCTIONALITY CLOTHING ITEM
Mateja LORKOVIĆ
mentor: Assist.prof. Slavenka PETRAK, PhD
CATIONIZATION OF CELLULOSIC TEXTILE WASTE - POSIBILITY FOR WASTEWATERS PURIFICATION
Matea VUNDERL, Josip MARKOVIĆ
mentor: Assist.prof. Anita TARBUK, PhD
- Companies