Group members
Principal Investigator
Academic Staff
Dr. Izabela Zaborniak, PhD, Eng.
Education
2021 Rzeszow University of Technology – Ph.D.
2017 – present PhD studies in Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology
2017 MSc in Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology
2016 BSc in Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology
Professional experience
2021 – present Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology – Assistant Professor in the Chmielarz Research Group
2021 Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology – Postdoctoral Associate in the Chmielarz Research Group
Research fellowships
2023 Department of Chemistry and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, Italy – Visiting Scientific Specialist
2022 Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genoa, Italy – Visiting Scientific Specialist
2022 Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy – Visiting Scientific Specialist
2022 Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Palermo, Italy – Visiting Scientific Specialist
2019 Faculty of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, USA – Visiting Scientific Specialist
2019 Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark – Visiting Scientific Specialist
2018 Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, Italy – Visiting Scientific Specialist
2018 Department of Chemistry, University of Konstanz, Germany – Visiting Scientific Specialist
2018 Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy – Visiting Scientific Specialist
Invitation lectures
2023 Department of Chemistry and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, Italy
2022 Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genoa, Italy
2022 Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
2022 Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Palermo, Italy
2019 Faculty of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
2019 Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, Denmark
2018 Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, Italy
2018 Department of Chemistry, University Konstanz, Germany
2018 Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
Awards and scholarships
2022 Rector of Rzeszow University of Technology Award – award for publications from group A (MNiSW)
2021 Minister of Science and Higher Education scholarship for outstanding young scientists
2020/21 Scholarship for the best doctoral students from the pro-quality grant
2019/20 Scholarship for the best doctoral students from the pro-quality grant
2019/20 Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology
2018/19 Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology
2017/18 Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology
2016 Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for 10% of the best students
2014 Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for 10% of the best students
Scientific interests
– Synthesis of polymers and biopolymers
– Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM" (Vice-Scientific supervisor)
– American Chemical Society
– European Chemical Society
– Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 117 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 375 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 13 (Web of Science 2023)
Publications
- Izabela Zaborniak, Natalia Pieńkowska, Paweł Chmielarz, Grzegorz Bartosz, Andrzej Dziedzic, Izabela Sadowska-Bartosz: ,,Nitroxide-containing amphiphilic polymers prepared by simplified electrochemically mediated ATRP as candidates for therapeutic antioxidants”, Polymer 2022, 273, 125885(1-9).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Polymer‑modified regenerated cellulose membranes: following the atom transfer radical polymerization concepts consistent with the principles of green chemistry”, Cellulose 2023, 30, 1-38.
(IF5Y 5.6)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „How we can improve ARGET ATRP in an aqueous system: Honey as an unusual solution for polymerization of (meth)acrylates”, European Polymer Journal 2023, 183, 111735 (1-12).
(IF5Y 5.1)
- Natalia Pieńkowska, Margaret Fahnestock, Crystal Mahadeo, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Grzegorz Bartosz, Izabela Sadowska-Bartosz: ,,Induction of oxidative stress in SH-SY5Y cells by overexpression of hTau40 and its mitigation by redox-active nanoparticles”, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023, 24, 359(1-17).
(IF5Y 6.2)
- Rongguan Yin, Paweł Chmielarz, Izabela Zaborniak, Yuqi Zhao, Grzegorz Szczepaniak, Zongyu Wang, Tong Liu, Yi Wang, Mingkang Sun, Hanshu Wu, Jirameth Tarnsangpradit, Michael R. Bockstaller, Krzysztof Matyjaszewski: ,,Miniemulsion SI-ATRP by interfacial and ion-pair catalysis for the synthesis of nanoparticle brushes”, Macromolecules 2022, 55, 6332–6340.
(IF5Y 5.7)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Małgorzata Sroka, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Lemonade as a rich source of antioxidants: Polymerization of 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate in lemon extract”, Polymer 2022, 254, 125099(1-9).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Angelika Macior, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski, Ewa Ciszkowicz, Katarzyna Lecka-Szlachta: „A new protocol for ash wood modification: Synthesis of hydrophobic and antibacterial brushes from the wood surface”, Molecules 2022, 27, 890(1-23) (invited research article).
(IF5Y 4.9)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Gabriela Grześ, Zongyu Wang, Anna Górska, Kinga Pielichowska, Krzysztof Matyjaszewski: „Maltotriose-based star polymers as self-healing materials”, European Polymer Journal 2022, 64, 110972(1-10).
(IF5Y 5.1)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Comestible curcumin: From kitchen to polymer chemistry as a photocatalyst in metal-free ATRP of (meth)acrylates”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 2022, 105, 481-490.
(IF5Y 5.6)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Angelika Macior, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski: „Hydrophobic modification of fir wood surface via low ppm ATRP strategy”, Polymer 2021, 228, 123942(1-9).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Angelika Macior, Paweł Chmielarz: „Smart, naturally-derived macromolecules for controlled drug release”, Molecules 2021, 26, 1918(1-18) (invited research article).
(IF5Y 4.9)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Angelika Macior, Paweł Chmielarz, Marleny Caceres Najarro, Joseph Iruthayaraj: „Lignin-based thermoresponsive macromolecules via vitamin-induced metal-free ATRP”, Polymer 2021, 219, 123537(1-11).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Riboflavin-mediated radical polymerization – outlook for eco-friendly synthesis of functional materials”, European Polymer Journal 2020, 142, 110152(1-10).
(IF5Y 5.1)
- Katarzyna Rydel-Ciszek, Tomasz Pacześniak, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Błoniarz, Karolina Surmacz, Andrzej Sobkowiak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Iron-based catalytically active complexes in preparation of functional materials”, Processes 2020, 8, 1683(1-35) (invited review).
(IF5Y 3.4)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski: „Riboflavin-induced metal-free ATRP of (meth)acrylates”, European Polymer Journal 2020, 140, 110055(1-6).
(IF5Y 5.1)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Miniemulsion switchable electrolysis under constant current conditions”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies 2020, 31, 2806-2815.
(IF5Y 3.3)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Angelika Macior, Paweł Chmielarz: „Stimuli-responsive rifampicin-based macromolecules”, Materials 2020, 13, 3843(1-21) (invited research article).
(IF5Y 3.8)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Karolina Surmacz, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Triple-functional riboflavin-based molecule for efficient atom transfer radical polymerization in miniemulsion media”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2020, 137, 49275(1-10).
(IF5Y 2.9)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Karolina Surmacz, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Synthesis of sugar-based macromolecules via sono-ATRP in miniemulsion”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies 2020, 31, 1972-1979.
(IF5Y 3.3)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Monika Flejszar, Karolina Surmacz, Robert Ostatek: ,,Preparation of hydrophobic tannins-inspired polymer materials via low ppm ATRP methods”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies 2020, 31, 913-921.
(IF5Y 3.3)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Michael R. Martinez, Karol Wolski, Zongyu Wang, Krzysztof Matyjaszewski: „Synthesis of high molecular weight poly(n-butyl acrylate) macromolecules via seATRP: From polymer stars to molecular bottlebrushes”, European Polymer Journal 2020, 126, 109566(1-6).
(IF5Y 5.1)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Krzysztof Matyjaszewski: „Synthesis of riboflavin-based macromolecules through low ppm ATRP in aqueous media”, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 2020, 221, 1900496(1-10).
(IF5Y 2.4)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Dually-functional riboflavin macromolecule as a supramolecular initiator and reducing agent in temporally-controlled low ppm ATRP”, Express Polymer Letters 2020, 14, 235-247.
(IF5Y 3.2)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Ultrasound-mediated atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)”, Materials 2019, 12, 3600 (1-15) (invited review).
(IF5Y 3.8)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Krzysztof Matyjaszewski: „Modification of wood-based materials by atom transfer radical polymerization methods”, European Polymer Journal 2019, 120, 109253(1-21).
(IF5Y 5.1)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Temporally-controlled ultrasonication-mediated atom transfer radical polymerization in miniemulsion”, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 2019, 220, 1900285(1-6).
(IF5Y 2.4)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Gabriela Grześ, Abdirisak A. Isse, Armando Gennaro, Szczepan Zapotoczny, Andrzej Sobkowiak: „Tannic acid-inspired star-like macromolecules via temporally-controlled multi-step potential electrolysis”, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 2019, 220, 1900073(1-8).
(IF5Y 2.4)
- Paweł Chmielarz, Tomasz Pacześniak, Katarzyna Rydel-Ciszek, Izabela Zaborniak, Paulina Biedka, Andrzej Sobkowiak: ,,Synthesis of naturally-derived macromolecules through simplified electrochemically mediated ATRP”, Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry 2017, 13, 2466-2472.
(IF5Y 2.6)
Patents
- Paweł Chmielarz, Izabela Zaborniak, Monika Flejszar, Angelika Macior: „Polimery gwiaździste, sposób otrzymywania polimerów gwiaździstych oraz ich zastosowanie”, RP Application Patent No. P.440443 (2022).
Book chapters:
- Izabela Zaborniak, Małgorzata Sroka, Paweł Chmielarz: „ Modification of polyurethanes by atom transfer radical polymerization and their application” in ,, Polyurethanes: Preparation, properties, and applications”, 1st Edition, Edited by Ram Gupta, ACS Symposium Series, 2023, in press.
- Paweł Chmielarz, Izabela Zaborniak: „Nanofibers for the paper industry” in ,,Nanotechnology in paper and wood engineering: Fundamentals, challenges and applications”, 1st Edition, Edited by Rajeev Bhat, Ashok Kumar, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Swati Sharma, Elsevier Publishers, 2022, 1(2), 15-34.
Post-conferences proceedings:
- Małgorzata Sroka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Grafting of multifunctional polymer brushes from a glass surface via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization", 36th European Conference on Surface Science, Łódź 2023, 268.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Development of radical polymerization toward more economical and environmentally-friendly concepts: From low ppm to metal-free ATRP”, Proceedings of the 7th Milan Polymer Days International Congress, Mediolan 2023, OC,
- Natalia Pieńkowska, Margaret Fahnestock, Crystal Mahadeo, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Grzegorz Bartosz, Izabela Sadowska-Bartosz: „Overexpression of tau protein induces oxidative stress in SH-SY5Y cells, which is mitigated by redox-active nanoparticles”, Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 2023, 201, 40.
- Monika Flejszar, Małgorzata Sroka, Michał Sroka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Innowacyjne koncepcje syntezy polimerów technikami polimeryzacji rodnikowej z przeniesieniem atomu (ATRP)”, II Konferencja Kół Naukowych działających w ramach Politechnicznej Sieci VIA CARPATIA im. Prezydenta RP Lecha Kaczyńskiego, Rzeszów 2023, 1-8.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Koncepcje otrzymywania nowych materiałów polimerowych z zastosowaniem substratów pochodzących ze źródeł odnawialnych”, Materiały Polimerowe Pomerania-Plast 2023, Szczecin 2023, 60-61.
- Katarzyna Kisiel, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of (meth)acrylate based copolymers for potential use as precursors of vitrimers by SARA ATRP”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 201-207.
- Zuzanna Michno, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of hydrophilic polymers in an aqueous environment by atom transfer radical polymerization”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 11-18.
- Martyna Korbecka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Thermosensitive polymers for potential application in the controlled release of active substances”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 219-227.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Naturally-derived compounds: “How nature can improve ATRP techniques?”, Proceedings of the 6th Milan Polymer Days International Congress, Milan 2022, OC, 38.
- Martyna Korbecka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Modification of pharmacologically active substances through ATRP techniques”, National Scientific Conference „Science and Young Researchers” – 6th edition, 2022, 32.
- Katarzyna Kisiel, Angelika Macior, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Esterification of hydroxyl and phenolic groups as a way of introducing ATRP initiator functionality to the wood structure”, XIII International Conference "Horizons of Science", Kraków 2022, 91.
- Angelika Macior, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski, Ewa Ciszkowicz, Katarzyna Lecka-Szlachta: „Szczepienie hydrofobowych i antybakteryjnych szczotek polimerowych z powierzchni drewna jesionowego”, X Kongres Technologii Chemicznej, Wrocław 2022, 316.
- Małgorzata Sroka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Ekstrakt z cytryny w roli środowiska reakcyjnego do polimeryzacji metakrylanu 2-(dimetyloamino) etylu”, X Kongres Technologii Chemicznej, Wrocław 2022, 388.
- Joanna Bałbustyn, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Polimery gwiaździste o rdzeniu β-cyklodekstryny jako inteligentne systemy uwalniania leków wrażliwe na zmiany temperatury”, X Kongres Technologii Chemicznej, Wrocław 2022, 387.
- Małgorzata Sroka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Lemonade as a reach source of antioxidants: Polymerization of 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) in lemon extract”, Silesian Meetings on Polymer Materials POLYMAT2022, Zabrze 2022, 60, 59.
- Paweł Błoniarz, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis and characterization of DDMAT as chain transfer agent for eRAFT polymerization”, Silesian Meetings on Polymer Materials POLYMAT2022, Zabrze 2022, 25, 40.
- Angelika Macior, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Joanna Smenda: "Wood-polymer composites with hydrophobic properties", Milan Polymer Days – MIPOL2021 – Virtual edition, Milan 2021, 57.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Ultrasonication‐mediated atom transfer radical polymerization in miniemulsion for the preparation of precisely-defined complex polymer architectures”, Proceedings of the Milan Polymer Days International Congress - MIPOL2020 What’s going on in polymer science! MIPOL2020, Milan 2020, OC27, 55.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of bioinspired star-like nanomaterials through low ppm ATRP technique”, 50th ACS Central Regional Meeting (CERM), Midland 2019, CERM 148.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of natural origin star-like bio-nanocontainers through low ppm ATRP method”, 6th International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Sitges 2019, P3.164.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of biomimetic nanocontainers with an antifouling polymer brush system via new microwave accelerated simplified electrochemically mediated ATRP”, 6th International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Sitges 2019, P3.008.
- Paweł Chmielarz, Izabela Zaborniak: „Electrochemically mediated atom transfer radical polymerization (eATRP)”, Milan Polymer Days What’s going on in polymer science!, MIPOL 2019, Milan 2019, 20.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Abdirisak A. Isse, Armando Gennaro, Szczepan Zapotoczny: „A new approach for the electrochemical and structural characterization of newly received tea stains-inspired macromolecules via temporally-controlled seATRP”, Milan Polymer Days What’s going on in polymer science!, MIPOL 2019, Milan 2019, 78.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synteza polimerów pochodzenia naturalnego technikami polimeryzacji rodnikowej z odwracalną dezaktywacji”, Zjazdu Naukowego Polskiego Towarzystwa Chemicznego. Materiały zjazdowe. Część 1: Streszczenia, Edited by A. Węgrzyn, Kraków 2018, S04KS22, S04-14.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synteza polimerów pochodzenia naturalnego metodami polimeryzacji rodnikowej z przeniesieniem atomu”, 9 Kongres Technologii Chemicznej, Edited by E. Głowińska, Gdańsk 2018, K3A-10, 149.
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of naturally-derived star-shaped polymers through ATRP methods with diminished catalyst concentration”, 4th International Conference on Biomedical Polymers & Polymeric Biomaterials, Kraków 2018, 55.
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-7533-3668
Scopus ID: 57197857085
Researcher ID: GPS-4807-2022
Dr. Paweł Błoniarz, PhD, Eng.
Impact Factor = 34 (dla wszystkich publikacji, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 72 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 5 (Web of Science 2023)
PUBLICATIONS (selected)
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Agata Hochół, Paweł Chmielarz, Kaja Spilarewicz, Paweł Błoniarz: ,,Replacing organics with water: Macromolecular engineering of non-water miscible poly(meth)acrylates via interfacial and ion-pair catalysis SARA ATRP in miniemulsion”, European Polymer Journal 2023, 197, 112374(1-12).
(IF5Y 5.1)
- Karolina Surmacz, Paweł Błoniarz, Paweł Chmielarz: „Coffee beverage: A new strategy for the synthesis of polymethacrylates via ATRP”, Molecules 2022, 27, 840(1-14) (invited research article).
(IF5Y 4.9)
- Katarzyna Rydel-Ciszek, Tomasz Pacześniak, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Błoniarz, Karolina Surmacz, Andrzej Sobkowiak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Iron-based catalytically active complexes in preparation of functional materials”, Processes 2020, 8, 1683(1-35) (invited review).
(IF5Y 3.4)
POST-CONFERENCES PROCEEDINGS (selected)
- Paweł Błoniarz, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis and characterization of DDMAT as chain transfer agent for eRAFT polymerization”, Silesian Meetings on Polymer Materials POLYMAT2022, Zabrze 2022, 25, 40.
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9462-9640
Scopus ID: 18133357200
Researcher ID: AAU-5492-2021
PhD Students
Monika Flejszar, MSc
Education
- 2018 – present Rzeszów University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry – PhD Studies
- 2016 - 2018 Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Chemistry - Msc
- 2013 - 2016 Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Chemistry – Bachelor’s deegre
Scientific Interests
- Reversible deactivation radical polymerization
- Synthesis of polymer brushes from flat surfaces (e.g. silica wafers, nanoparticles)
- Surface modification of bone implant materials (PEEK)
Research Experience
- 2017 - 2018
- Research project entitled "Air pollution and autoimmune diseases: the role of multi-phase inorganic chemistry" financed by the National Science Center.
- Research project entitled "Mechanism of regioselective oxidative dehydrogenation of 3-keto steroids by Δ1 - cholest-4-en-3-one dehydrogenase from Sterolibacterium denityfcans" financed by the National Science Center. The research was carried out in cooperation with the Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Jerzy Haber PAS.
- 2015 - 2016
- Research project entitled "Assessment of photodynamic potential of polypyridyl ruthenium complexes combined with nitroimidazole" financed by the National Science Center.
Awards and scholarships
2022 Minister of Science and Higher Education scholarship for outstanding young scientists
2019/2020 - scholarship for the best doctoral students from the pro-quality grant
2019/2020 - scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for the best doctoral students
2018/2019 - scholarship for the best doctoral students from the pro-quality grant
2018/2019 - scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for the best doctoral students
2018 - Second prize in the competition for the best master's thesis Jerzy Haber
2016 - scholarship Marian Smoluchowski (fund of the Krakow Scientific Consortium "Matter - Energy - Future")
2015, 2016, 2017- Scholarship of the Rector of the Jagiellonian University for 10% of the best students
Research fellowships
- 2022 Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, Italy – Visiting Scientific Specialist
(stay financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange)
- 2019 Department of Chemistry, University of Konstanz, Germany – Visiting Scientific Specialist
- 2016 SCIENCE UP - Jϋlich Krakow Summer School (Forschungszentrum Jϋlich), Germany
Invitation lectures
2022 Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, Italy
2019 Department of Chemistry, University Konstanz, Germany
Professional affiliations
- Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM" (chairman)
- European Chemical Society
- Polish Chemical Society (member)
Impact Factor = 84 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 158 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 8 (Web of Science 2023)
Publications
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Agata Hochół, Paweł Chmielarz, Kaja Spilarewicz, Paweł Błoniarz: ,,Replacing organics with water: Macromolecular engineering of non-water miscible poly(meth)acrylates via interfacial and ion-pair catalysis SARA ATRP in miniemulsion”, European Polymer Journal 2023, 197, 112374(1-12).
(IF5Y 5.1)
- Agata Hochół, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Advances and opportunities in synthesis of flame retardant polymers via reversible deactivation radical polymerization”, Polymer Degradation and Stability 2023, 214, 110414(1-19).
(IF5Y 5.8)
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Agata Hochół, Paweł Chmielarz, Magdalena Wytrwal, Karol Wolski, Kaja Spilarewicz, Kamil Awsiuk, Joanna Raczkowska: ,,Sequential SI-ATRP in μL-scale for surface nanoengineering: A new concept for designing polyelectrolyte nanolayers formed by complex architecture polymers”, European Polymer Journal 2023, 194, 112142 (1-11).
(IF5Y 5.1)
- Patrycja Wójcik , Michał Glanowski, Beata Mrugała, Magdalena Procner, Olga Zastawny, Monika Flejszar, Katarzyna Kurpiewska, Ewa Niedziałkowska, Wladek Minor, Maria Oszajca, Andrzej J. Bojarski, Agnieszka M. Wojtkiewicz, Maciej Szaleniec: ,,Structure, mutagenesis, and QM:MM modeling of 3-ketosteroid Δ1-dehydrogenase from sterolibacterium denitrificans - The role of a new putative membrane-associated domain and proton-relay system in catalysis”, Biochemistry 2023, 62, 808–823.
(IF5Y 2.9)
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,From non-conventional ideas to multifunctional solvents inspired by green chemistry: A fancy or sustainable macromolecular chemistry?”, Green Chemistry 2023, 25, 522-542.
(IF5Y 9.8)
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Marcin Oszajca: ,,Red is the new green: Dry wine-based miniemulsion as eco-friendly reaction medium for sustainable atom transfer radical polymerization”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2022, 140, e53367(1-9).
(IF5Y 2.9)
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski, Magdalena Wytrwal-Sarna, Marcin Oszajca: ,,SI-ATRP on the lab bench: A facile recipe for oxygen-tolerant PDMAEMA brushes synthesis using microliter volumes of reagents”, Polymer 2022, 255, 125268(1-10).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Abdirisak A. Isse, Armando Gennaro, Magdalena Wytrwal-Sarna, Marcin Oszajca: ,,Working electrode geometry effect: A new concept for fabrication of patterned polymer brushes via SI-seATRP at ambient conditions”, Polymer 2022, 255, 125098(1-11).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Michael Gießl, Karol Wolski, Joanna Smenda, Szczepan Zapotoczny, Helmut Cölfen: ,,A new opportunity for the preparation of PEEK-based bone implant materials: From SARA ATRP to photo-ATRP”, Polymer 2022, 242, 124587(1-12).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Less is more: A review of μL-scale of SI-ATRP in polymer brushes synthesis”, Polymer 2021, 124212, 233, 124212(1-15).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski: ,,Following principles of green chemistry: Low ppm photo-ATRP of DMAEMA in water/ethanol mixture”, Polymer 2021, 228, 123905(1-9).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Agnieszka M. Wojtkiewicz, Patrycja Wójcik, Magdalena Procner, Monika Flejszar, Maria Oszajca, Mateusz Hochołowski Mateusz Tataruch Beata Mrugała Tomasz Janeczko Maciej Szaleniec: ,,The efficient Δ1-dehydrogenation of a wide spectrum of 3-ketosteroids in a broad pH range by 3-ketosteroid dehydrogenase from Sterolibacterium denitrificans” The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2020, 202, 105731(1-10).
(IF5Y 4.2)
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Gabriela Grześ, Szczepan Zapotoczny: ,,Polymer brushes via surface‐initiated electrochemically-mediated ATRP: Role of sacrificial initiator in polymerization of acrylates on silicon substrates”, Materials 2020, 13, 3559(1-15) (invited research article).
(IF5Y 3.8)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Karolina Surmacz, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Triple-functional riboflavin-based molecule for efficient atom transfer radical polymerization in miniemulsion media”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2020, 137, 49275(1-10).
(IF5Y 2.9)
- Olga Mazuryk, Przemysław Gajda-Morszewski, Monika Flejszar, Przemysław Łabuz, Rudi van Eldik, Grażyna Stochel, Małgorzata Brindell: „Influence of aqueous extracts of urban airborne particulate matter on the structure and function of human serum albumin", Environmental Pollution 2020, 263, 114667(1-8).
(IF5Y 9.5)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Monika Flejszar, Karolina Surmacz, Robert Ostatek: ,,Preparation of hydrophobic tannins-inspired polymer materials via low ppm ATRP methods”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies 2020, 31, 913-921.
(IF5Y 3.3)
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Surface modifications of poly(ether ether ketone) via polymerization methods – current status and future prospects”, Materials 2020, 13, 999(1-15) (invited review).
(IF5Y 3.8)
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization for the preparation of well-defined organic-inorganic hybrid nanomaterials”, Materials 2019, 12, 3030(1-28) (invited review).
(IF5Y 3.8)
Patents
- Paweł Chmielarz, Izabela Zaborniak, Monika Flejszar, Angelika Macior: „Polimery gwiaździste, sposób otrzymywania polimerów gwiaździstych oraz ich zastosowanie”, RP Application Patent No. P.440443 (2022).
Conferences
- Agata Hochół, Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Paweł Chmielarz, Magdalena Wytrwał: „Designing polyelectrolyte nanolayers formed by complex architecture polymers via surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization", 36th European Conference on Surface Science, Łódź 2023, 220.
- Monika Flejszar, Małgorzata Sroka, Michał Sroka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Innowacyjne koncepcje syntezy polimerów technikami polimeryzacji rodnikowej z przeniesieniem atomu (ATRP)”, II Konferencja Kół Naukowych działających w ramach Politechnicznej Sieci VIA CARPATIA im. Prezydenta RP Lecha Kaczyńskiego, Rzeszów 2023, 1-8.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Zastosowanie technik polimeryzacji rodnikowej z przeniesieniem atomu do syntezy biokompatybilnych prekursorów implantów kostnych”, Materiały Polimerowe Pomerania-Plast 2023, Szczecin 2023, 60-61.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski: „Tertiary amine in dual role of monomer and reducing agent in μL scale SI-ATRP”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 275-282.
- Agata Hochół, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of polyelectrolytes viaATRP methods in a proecological ethanol-based reaction medium”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 161-
- Piotr Dziura, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Unusual solvents as an ecological solution in ATRP”, XIII International Conference "Horizons of Science", Kraków 2022, xx.
- Agata Hochół, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Implementation of 12 principles of green chemistry in atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)”, XIII International Conference "Horizons of Science", Kraków 2022, 66.
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Abdirisak A. Isse, Armando Gennaro: „Fabrication of patterned polymer brushes via μl-scale surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization at ambient conditions”, Poly-Char, Halle-Siegen 2022, xx.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski: „Synteza funkcjonalnych szczotek polimerowych inspirowana zasadami zielonej chemii”, X Kongres Technologii Chemicznej, Wrocław 2022, 386.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski: „Grafting of gradient polymer brushes under aerobic conditions by SI-seATRP in microliter volumes”, Silesian Meetings on Polymer Materials POLYMAT2022, Zabrze 2022, 18, 37.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Powierzchniowo inicjowana polimeryzacja rodnikowa z przeniesieniem atomu w skali mikrolitrowej jako ekonomiczne i ekologiczne narzędzie do syntezy nanoszczotek polimerowych szczepionych z powierzchni płaskich”, II Ogólnopolska Studencka Konferencja Naukowa Bliżej Chemii, Kraków 2022, 39.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski: „Powierzchniowo inicjowana polimeryzacja rodnikowa z przeniesieniem atomu (SI-ATRP) w skali mikrolitrowej”, Zjazd Naukowy Polskiego Towarzystwa Chemicznego. Książka abstraktów, Pod redakcją T. Cierpiała, Warszawa 2021, S03P019.
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski: "Dually-controlled ATRP of pH-sensitive PDMAEMA brushes inspired by stainable chemistry", Milan Polymer Days – MIPOL2021 – Virtual edition, Milan 2021, OL,
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Michael Gießl, Helmut Cölfen: ,,PEEK as a bone implant material modified via ATRP – aims, challenges and future perspectives”, Proceedings of the Milan Polymer Days International Congress - MIPOL2020 What’s going on in polymer science! MIPOL2020, Mediolan 2020, P6, 62.
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Michael Gießl, Helmut Cölfen: „Surface modification of PEEK implant materials via ATRP method”, Book of Abstracts 1st International Conference PSPM Precisely Structured Polymer Materials, Łódź 2019, OP16.
- Michael Gießl, Anna Lena May, Helmut Cölfen, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Grafting polymerizations on polyetheretherketone (PEEK) surfaces to Improve PEEK-based bone implant material”, Book of Abstracts 1st International Conference PSPM Precisely Structured Polymer Materials, Łódź 2019, P11.
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Gabriela Grześ Robert Ostatek: „Polimerowe układy hybrydowe otrzymane za pomocą powierzchniowo inicjowanej techniki SARA ATRP”, Zjazd Naukowy Polskiego Towarzystwa Chemicznego. Materiały zjazdowe. Część 1: Streszczenia, Pod redakcją A. Maranda-Niedbała, Warszawa 2019, S04KS14, S04-5.
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Gabriela Grześ: „Synthesis of PNIPAM polymer brushes via surface initiated SARA ATRP in aqueous media”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Edited by K. Pielichowski, Kraków 2019, 7, 54.
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Gabriela Grześ: „ Grafting of PBA and PHEA brushes from silicon wafer surfaces via SARA ATRP”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Edited by K. Pielichowski, Kraków 2019, 7, 53.
- Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of PBA brushes by grafting from silicon wafers via ATRP methods”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Edited by K. Pielichowski, Kraków 2019, 7, 101-107.
- M. Sroczyk, P. Gajda-Morszewski, M. Oszajca, M. Brindell „Interaction between lysozyme and Ru(III) complexes of NAMI-A type determined by fluorescence spectroscopy”, European Colloquium on Inorganic Reaction Mechanism 2018, Barcelona, 8-11.07.2018. (sesja posterowa)
- P. Gajda–Morszewski, M. Sroczyk, O. Mazuryk, M. Brindell „Influence of urban parcitle matter on humen serum albumin capacity of binding with several drugs”, European Colloquium on Inorganic Reaction Mechanism 2018, Barcelona, 8-11.07.2018.
- P. Wójcik, A. Wojtkiewicz, M. Sroczyk, O. Zastawny, M. Oszjaca, E. Romero, M. W. Fraaije, M. Szaleniec „Cholest-4-en-3-one ∆1-dehydrogenase – a new tool for anabolic steroid production”, The 4th Symposium on Biotransformations for Pharmaceutical and Costmetic Industry, Trzebnica, 25-27.06.2018
- M. Sroczyk, A. Wojtkiewicz, M. Szaleniec, M. Oszjaca „Badanie aktywności katalitycznej dehydrogenazy steroidowej pochodzącej ze Sterolibacterium denitryficans”, IV Ogólnopolska Konferencja Doktorantów Nauk o Życiu, Łódź, 24-25.05.2018 (sesja posterowa, nagroda za najlepszy poster w sesji Mikrobiologia i Immunologia)
- P. Wójcik, A. Wojtkiewicz, M. Sroczyk, M. Oszjaca, E. Romero, M. W. Fraaije, M. Szaleniec „Catalytic characterisation of cholest-4-en-3-one ∆1-dehydrogenase, a catalyst for anabolic steroids production”, International Conference on Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Kraków, 18-23.03.2018.
- M. Sroczyk, A. Rugor, M. Hochołowski, M. Oszajca, M. Szaleniec „Enzymatic oxidative dehydrogenation of 3-ketosteroids by cholest-4-en-3-one ∆1-dehydrogenase”, 8th World Congress on Oxidation Catalysis, Kraków, 3-8.09.2017. (sesja posterowa)
- M. Sroczyk, A. Rugor, M. Oszajca, M. Szaleniec „Stopped flow enzymatic kinetics of fad-dependent oxidation of 3-ketosteroids” SeMPowisko 2017, Kraków, 20-21.05.2017. (sesja posterowa)
- M. Sroczyk, A. Rugor, M. Oszajca, M. Szaleniec „Badanie kinetyki enzymatycznej reakcji utleniania 3-ketosteroidów z udziałem dehydrogenazy FAD-zależnej.” Horyzonty Nauki 2017 Forum Prac Dyplomowych, Kraków, 23-24.05.2017. (referat)
- M. Sroczyk, A. Rugor, M. Oszajca, M. Szaleniec „Stopped flow enzymatic kinetics of fad-dependent oxidation of 3-ketosteroids” International Workshop on „Bioinorganic Redox Control – Implications for Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Protection”, Kraków, 20-21.04.2017. (sesja posterowa)
- M. Sroczyk, M. Oszajca „Oddziaływanie lizozymu z kompleksami typu [RuCl4DMSO(L)]-” SeMPowisko 2016, Kraków, 21-22.05.2016. (referat)
- M. Sroczyk, M. Oszajca „Oddziaływanie lizozymu z kompleksami typu [RuCl4DMSO(L)]-” Horyzonty Nauki 2016 Forum Prac Dyplomowych, Kraków, 17-18.05.2016. (sesja posterowa)
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8014-3543
Scopus ID: 57211073102
Researcher ID: W-5920-2018
Karolina Surmacz, MSc, Eng.
Education
2019 – present – PhD Studies, Doctoral School of Engineering and Technical Sciences, Rzeszów University of Technology
2016 – 2017 – MSc in Chemical Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology
2012 – 2016 – BSc in Chemical Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology
Scientific interests
Reversible-deactivation radical polymerization in a miniemulsion.
Synthesis of polymers by controlled radical polymerizations with the participation of sugar initiators.
Scientific activity
2013 – 2016 – Rector's scholarship for the best students
Work experience
2018 – 2019 – Chemist, Research and Development Department, Bispol Sp. z o.o. – Głuchów (Poland)
2017 – 2018 – Quality Control Junior Specialist, The Chromatographic Team, Polpharma S.A.- Nowa Dęba (Poland)
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM"
– European Chemical Society
– Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 22 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 59 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 6 (Web of Science 2023)
Publications
- Karolina Surmacz, Paweł Błoniarz, Paweł Chmielarz: „Coffee beverage: A new strategy for the synthesis of polymethacrylates via ATRP”, Molecules 2022, 27, 840(1-14) (invited research article).
(IF5Y 5.110)
- Katarzyna Rydel-Ciszek, Tomasz Pacześniak, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Błoniarz, Karolina Surmacz, Andrzej Sobkowiak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Iron-based catalytically active complexes in preparation of functional materials”, Processes 2020, 8, 1683(1-35) (invited review).
(IF5Y 3.338)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Karolina Surmacz, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Triple-functional riboflavin-based molecule for efficient atom transfer radical polymerization in miniemulsion media”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2020, 137, 49275(1-10).
(IF5Y 2.813)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Karolina Surmacz, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Synthesis of sugar-based macromolecules via sono-ATRP in miniemulsion”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies 2020, 31, 1972-1979.
(IF5Y 3.203)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Monika Flejszar, Karolina Surmacz, Robert Ostatek: ,,Preparation of hydrophobic tannins-inspired polymer materials via low ppm ATRP methods”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies 2020, 31, 913-921.
(IF5Y 3.203)
- Karolina Surmacz, Paweł Chmielarz: „Low ppm atom transfer radical polymerization in (mini)emulsion systems”, Materials 2020, 13, 1717(1-16) (invited review).
(IF5Y 4.042)
Post-conferences proceedings
- Patrycja Kata, Karolina Surmacz, Paweł Chmielarz: „Turkish coffee as an innovative reaction medium in ATRP”, XIII International Conference "Horizons of Science", Kraków 2022, 92.
- Karolina Surmacz, Paweł Błoniarz, Paweł Chmielarz: „Coffee beverage: A new strategy for the synthesis of polymethacrylates”, Poly-Char, Halle-Siegen 2022, 41.
- Karolina Surmacz, Paweł Chmielarz: „Low ppm ARGET ATRP in a cup of coffee”, Silesian Meetings on Polymer Materials POLYMAT2022, Zabrze 2022, 61, 60.
- Karolina Surmacz, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Triple-functional riboflavin macromolecules as a macroinitiator, oxygen scavenger and reducing agent in miniemulsion ARGET ATRP”, Proceedings of the Milan Polymer Days International Congress - MIPOL2020 What’s going on in polymer science! MIPOL2020, Mediolan 2020, P25, 81.
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4164-0974
Scopus ID: 57214317050
Researcher ID: AAA-7108-2020
Angelika Macior, MSc, Eng.
Education
2020 – present – PhD Studies, Doctoral School of Engineering and Technical Sciences, Rzeszów University of Technology
2017 – 2020 – MSc in Biotechnology, Rzeszow University of Technology
2013 – 2017 – BSc in Biotechnology, Rzeszow University of Technology
Scientific interests
Electrochemical studies, limonene and cyclohexene oxidation processes, transition metal complexes.
Research fellowships
2022 Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy – Visiting Scientific Specialist
Invitation lectures
2022 Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM" (secretary)
– European Chemical Society
– Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 23 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 33 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 4 (Web of Science 2023)
Publications
- Angelika Macior, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski, Ewa Ciszkowicz, Katarzyna Lecka-Szlachta: „A new protocol for ash wood modification: Synthesis of hydrophobic and antibacterial brushes from the wood surface”, Molecules 2022, 27, 890(1-23) (invited research article).
(IF5Y 5.110)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Angelika Macior, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski: „Hydrophobic modification of fir wood surface via low ppm ATRP strategy”, Polymer 2021, 228, 123942(1-9).
(IF5Y 4.161)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Angelika Macior, Paweł Chmielarz: „Smart, naturally-derived macromolecules for controlled drug release”, Molecules 2021, 26, 1918(1-18).
(IF5Y 5.110)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Angelika Macior, Paweł Chmielarz, Marleny Caceres Najarro, Joseph Iruthayaraj: „Lignin-based thermoresponsive macromolecules via vitamin-induced metal-free ATRP”, Polymer 2021, 219, 123537(1-11).
(IF5Y 4.161)
- Izabela Zaborniak, Angelika Macior, Paweł Chmielarz: „Stimuli-responsive rifampicin-based macromolecules”, Materials 2020, 13, 3843(1-21).
(IF5Y 4.042)
Patents
- Paweł Chmielarz, Izabela Zaborniak, Monika Flejszar, Angelika Macior: „Polimery gwiaździste, sposób otrzymywania polimerów gwiaździstych oraz ich zastosowanie”, RP Application Patent No. P.440443 (2022).
Post-conferences proceedings
- Katarzyna Kisiel, Angelika Macior, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Estryfikacja grup hydroksylowych i fenolowych koncepcją na wprowadzenie do struktury drewna inicjatora ATRP”, XIII International Conference "Horizons of Science", Kraków 2022, 91.
- Angelika Macior, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski, Ewa Ciszkowicz, Katarzyna Lecka-Szlachta: „Szczepienie hydrofobowych i antybakteryjnych szczotek polimerowych z powierzchni drewna jesionowego”, X Kongres Technologii Chemicznej, Wrocław 2022, 316.
- Angelika Macior, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Joanna Smenda: "Wood-polymer composites with hydrophobic properties", Milan Polymer Days – MIPOL2021 – Virtual edition, Milan 2021, 57.
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9810-581X
Scopus ID: 57218991604
Researcher ID: AAY-9679-2020
Małgorzata Sroka, MSc, Eng.
Education
2022 – present – PhD Studies, Doctoral School of Engineering and Technical Sciences, Rzeszów University of Technology
2021 – 2022 – MSc in Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology
2017 – 2021 – BSc in Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology
Research Experience
07.2021 – 12.2021 – Participation in research project entitled. “Vitamin B2 as an effective initiator, photoactivator and oxygen scavenger in cost-effective and simplified synthesis of advanced polymer materials by ATRP techniques” financed by NCN (SONATA BIS 10, position: student/scholarship recipient)
06.2022 – now - Participation in research project entitled “Synthesis of conductive polymer materials inspired by the principles of green chemistry” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
12 .2021– 08.2022 - Participation in research project entitled “Synthesis of branched systems with a tannin core for applications as key components of antibacterial and antifouling polymer coatings” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (“Innovation Incubator 4.0” program, contract no: MNiSW/2020/346/DIR, position: student)
06.2021-06.2022 - Participation in research project entitled „SI-ATRP in the synthesis of functional polymer brushes grafted from flat surfaces” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
Awards and scholarships
2019 – 2022 – Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for 10% of the best students
2022 – Award of the Rector of Rzeszow University of Technology for activities undertaken for the development of the university in the academic year 2021/2022.
Scientific interests
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) with the use of naturally – derived compounds
Synthesis of polymers and biopolymers
Professional affiliations
Students’ and PhD students’ Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering „IPSUM”
Polish Chemical Society
European Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 4 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 7 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 1 (Web of Science 2023)
Publications:
- Izabela Zaborniak, Małgorzata Sroka, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Lemonade as a rich source of antioxidants: Polymerization of 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate in lemon extract”, Polymer 2022, 254, 125099(1-9).
(IF5Y 4.161)
Book chapters:
- Izabela Zaborniak, Małgorzata Sroka, Paweł Chmielarz: „ Modification of polyurethanes by atom transfer radical polymerization and their application” in ,, Polyurethanes: Preparation, properties, and applications”, 1st Edition, Edited by Ram Gupta, ACS Symposium Series, 2023, in press.
Post-conferences proceedings
- Monika Flejszar, Małgorzata Sroka, Michał Sroka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Innowacyjne koncepcje syntezy polimerów technikami polimeryzacji rodnikowej z przeniesieniem atomu (ATRP)”, II Konferencja Kół Naukowych działających w ramach Politechnicznej Sieci VIA CARPATIA im. Prezydenta RP Lecha Kaczyńskiego, Rzeszów 2023, 1-8.
- Małgorzata Sroka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Ekstrakt z cytryny w roli środowiska reakcyjnego do polimeryzacji metakrylanu 2-(dimetyloamino) etylu”, X Kongres Technologii Chemicznej, Wrocław 2022, 388.
- Małgorzata Sroka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Lemonade as a reach source of antioxidants: Polymerization of 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) in lemon extract”, Silesian Meetings on Polymer Materials POLYMAT2022, Zabrze 2022, 60, 59.
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0568-8871
Scopus ID: 57781103700
Researcher ID: GRS-3626-2022
Students Involved in Research Projects
Martya Korbecka, Eng.
Education
2018 – now – Biotechnology, Rzeszow University of Technology
Research Experience
07.2022 – now - Participation in research project entitled „Vitamin B2 as an effective initiator, photoactivator and oxygen scavenger in cost-effective and simplified synthesis of advanced polymer materials by ATRP” financed by NCN (SONATA BIS 10, position: student/scholarship recipient)
06.2022 – now - Participation in research project entitled „Synthesis of conductive polymer materials inspired by the principles of green chemistry” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
10.2021-06.2022 - Participation in research project entitled „SI-ATRP in the synthesis of functional polymer brushes grafted from flat surfaces” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
Awards and scholarships
2022 - Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for 10% of the best students
Scientific interests
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) with the use of naturally – derived compounds
Synthesis of polymers and biopolymers
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM"
– European Chemical Society
– Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 0 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Post-conferences proceedings:
- Martyna Korbecka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Thermosensitive polymers for potential application in the controlled release of active substances”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 219-227.
- Martyna Korbecka, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Modification of pharmacologically active substances through ATRP techniques", National Scientific Conference „Science and Young Researchers" – 6th edition, Łódź 2022, ISBN: 978-83-963887-3-5
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9507-7067
Scopus ID: n/a
Researcher ID: GRS-3665-2022
Zuzanna Michno, Eng.
Education
2018 – now – Biotechnology, Rzeszow University of Technology
Research Experience
07.2022 – now - Participation in research project entitled „Vitamin B2 as an effective initiator, photoactivator and oxygen scavenger in cost-effective and simplified synthesis of advanced polymer materials by ATRP” financed by NCN (SONATA BIS 10, position: student/scholarship recipient)
06.2022 – now - Participation in research project entitled „Synthesis of conductive polymer materials inspired by the principles of green chemistry” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
10.2021-06.2022 - Participation in research project entitled „SI-ATRP in the synthesis of functional polymer brushes grafted from flat surfaces” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
Awards and scholarships
2022 - Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for 10% of the best students
Scientific interests
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) with the use of naturally – derived compounds
Synthesis of polymers and biopolymers
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM"
– European Chemical Society
– Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 0 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Post-conferences proceedings:
- Zuzanna Michno, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of hydrophilic polymers in an aqueous environment by atom transfer radical polymerization”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 11-18.
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3130-902X
Scopus ID: n/a
Researcher ID: GRY-4142-2022
Martyna Niemiec, Eng.
Education
2017 – now – Biotechnology, Rzeszow University of Technology
Research Experience
07.2022 – now - Participation in research project entitled „Vitamin B2 as an effective initiator, photoactivator and oxygen scavenger in cost-effective and simplified synthesis of advanced polymer materials by ATRP” financed by NCN (SONATA BIS 10, position: student/scholarship recipient)
06.2022 – now - Participation in research project entitled „Synthesis of conductive polymer materials inspired by the principles of green chemistry” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
10.2021-06.2022 - Participation in research project entitled „SI-ATRP in the synthesis of functional polymer brushes grafted from flat surfaces” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
Awards and scholarships
2022 - Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for 10% of the best students
Scientific interests
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) with the use of naturally – derived compounds
Synthesis of polymers and biopolymers,
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM"
– European Chemical Society
– Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 0 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3478-9495
Scopus ID: n/a
Researcher ID: GRY-4179-2022
Agata Hochół, Eng.
Education
2022 – present – MSc in Chemical Technology, Rzeszów University of Technology
2018 – 2022 – BSc in Chemical Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology
Awards and scholarships
2019 - 2022 - Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for 10% of the best students for the I, II, III year of studiem
Research Experience
Participation in research project entitled "Student science clubs create innovation" financed by the Ministry of Science and Education
Scientific interests
Atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) using principles of green chemistry
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students’ Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM"
– European Chemical Society
– Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 11 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 1 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 1 (Web of Science 2023)
Publications
- Agata Hochół, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Advances and opportunities in synthesis of flame retardant polymers via reversible deactivation radical polymerization”, Polymer Degradation and Stability 2023, 214, 110414 (1-19).
(IF5Y 5.204)
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Agata Hochół, Paweł Chmielarz, Magdalena Wytrwal, Karol Wolski, Kaja Spilarewicz, Kamil Awsiuk, Joanna Raczkowska: ,,Sequential SI-ATRP in μL-scale for surface nanoengineering: A new concept for designing polyelectrolyte nanolayers formed by complex architecture polymers”, European Polymer Journal 2023, 194, 112142 (1-11).
(IF5Y 5.006)
Post-conference proceedings:
- Agata Hochół, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of polyelectrolytes viaATRP methods in a proecological ethanol-based reaction medium”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 161-169.
- Agata Hochół, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz : „Implementation of 12 principles of green chemistry in atom transfer radical polimerization (ATRP)”, XIII International Conference "Horizons of Science", Kraków 2022, 66.
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4833-0354
Scopus ID: 58251250600
Researcher ID: GRY-5787-2022
Kinga Ślusarczyk, Eng.
Education
2019 – now – Chemical Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology
Research Experience
06.2022 – now - Participation in research project entitled „Synthesis of conductive polymer materials inspired by the principles of green chemistry” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
06.2021-06.2022 - Participation in research project entitled „SI-ATRP in the synthesis of functional polymer brushes grafted from flat surfaces” financed by Ministry of Science and Education (Student science clubs create innovation, position: student)
Awards and scholarships
2022 - Minister of Science and Higher Education Award for outstanding students
2021 - Language Scholarship
2020 - Scholarship for the second year (Competition PRYMUS)
2020, 2021 - Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for 10% of the best students
2019 - Scholarship of the Marshal of Subcarpathian Voivodship
2019 - Bridge Scholarship Program
Scientific interests
Synthesis of polymer brushes from flat surfaces.
μL-Scale atom transfer radical polymerization.
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM"
– European Chemical Society
– Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 28 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 17 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 2 (Web of Science 2023)
Publications
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Agata Hochół, Paweł Chmielarz, Magdalena Wytrwal, Karol Wolski, Kaja Spilarewicz, Kamil Awsiuk, Joanna Raczkowska: ,,Sequential SI-ATRP in μL-scale for surface nanoengineering: A new concept for designing polyelectrolyte nanolayers formed by complex architecture polymers”, European Polymer Journal 2023, 194, 112142 (1-11).
(IF5Y 5.006)
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,From non-conventional ideas to multifunctional solvents inspired by green chemistry: A fancy or sustainable macromolecular chemistry?”, Green Chemistry 2023, 25, 522-542.
(IF5Y 10.794)
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski, Magdalena Wytrwal-Sarna, Marcin Oszajca: ,,SI-ATRP on the lab bench: A facile recipe for oxygen-tolerant PDMAEMA brushes synthesis using microliter volumes of reagents”, Polymer 2022, 255, 125268(1-10).
(IF5Y 4.161)
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Abdirisak A. Isse, Armando Gennaro, Magdalena Wytrwal-Sarna, Marcin Oszajca: ,,Working electrode geometry effect: A new concept for fabrication of patterned polymer brushes via SI-seATRP at ambient conditions”, Polymer 2022, 255, 125098(1-11).
(IF5Y 4.161)
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Less is more: A review of μL-scale of SI-ATRP in polymer brushes synthesis”, Polymer 2021, 124212, 233, 124212(1-15).
(IF5Y 4.161)
Post-conferences proceedings:
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: „Zastosowanie technik polimeryzacji rodnikowej z przeniesieniem atomu do syntezy biokompatybilnych prekursorów implantów kostnych”, Materiały Polimerowe Pomerania-Plast 2023, Szczecin 2023, 60-61.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski: „Tertiary amine in dual role of monomer and reducing agent in μL scale SI-ATRP”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 275-282.
- Monika Flejszar, Kinga Ślusarczyk, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski, Abdirisak A. Isse, Armando Gennaro: „Fabrication of patterned polymer brushes via μl-scale surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization at ambient conditions”, Poly-Char, Halle-Siegen 2022, xx.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Joanna Smenda, Karol Wolski: ,,Synteza funkcjonalnych szczotek polimerowych inspirowana zasadami zielonej chemii”, X Kongres Technologii Chemicznej, Wrocław 2022, 386.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski: „Grafting of gradient polymer brushes under aerobic conditions by SI-seATRP in microliter volumes”, Silesian Meetings on Polymer Materials POLYMAT2022, Zabrze 2022, 18, 37.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz: ,,Powierzchniowo inicjowana polimeryzacja rodnikowa z przeniesieniem atomu w skali mikrolitrowej jako ekonomiczne i ekologiczne narzędzie do syntezy nanoszczotek polimerowych szczepionych z powierzchni płaskich”, II Ogólnopolska Studencka Konferencja Naukowa Bliżej Chemii, Kraków 2022, 39.
- Kinga Ślusarczyk, Monika Flejszar, Paweł Chmielarz, Karol Wolski: „Powierzchniowo inicjowana polimeryzacja rodnikowa z przeniesieniem atomu (SI-ATRP) w skali mikrolitrowej”, Zjazd Naukowy Polskiego Towarzystwa Chemicznego. Książka abstraktów, Pod redakcją T. Cierpiała, Warszawa 2021, S03P019.
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-7705-2165
Scopus ID: 57275440600
Researcher ID: ABF-2258-2021
Katarzyna Kisiel, Eng.
Education
2019 – now – Chemical Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology
Awards and scholarships
2021, 2022 - Scholarship of the Rector of the Rzeszow University of Technology for 10% of the best students
2020 - Scholarship for the second year (Competition PRYMUS)
2019 - Bridge Scholarship Program
Scientific interests
Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization
Grafting polymers from wood surface
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM"
– European Chemical Society
– Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 0 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Post-conferences proceedings:
- Katarzyna Kisiel, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Synthesis of (meth)acrylate based copolymers for potential use as precursors of vitrimers by SARA ATRP”, Modern Polymeric Materials for Environmental Applications, Kraków 2023, 8, 201-207.
- Katarzyna Kisiel, Angelika Macior, Izabela Zaborniak, Paweł Chmielarz: „Esterification of hydroxyl and phenolic groups as a way of introducing ATRP initiator functionality to the wood structure”, XIII International Conference "Horizons of Science", Kraków 2022, 91.
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2017-2662
Scopus ID: n/a
Researcher ID: GRY-3895-2022
Mateusz Albrycht
Education
2020 – now – Chemical Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology
Research Experience:
– 2022 – now – Participation in a project : “Studenckie koła tworzą innowacje”
– july 2022 - august 2022 - Internship in the Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology
Scientific interests
Atom transfer radical polymerization
Polymer brushes synthesis on flat surfaces
Professional affiliations
– Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM"
Impact Factor = 0 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Hirsch Index = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
ORCID ID: n/a
Scopus ID: n/a
Researcher ID: n/a
Anna Siwik
Education:
2021 – currently BSc in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Rzeszów University of Technology
Scientific experience:
05.2023 – present Participation in the implementation of the research project entitled „ Modification of natural plant-derived textile materials by ATRP techniques” financed by Ministry of Education and Science ( Student science clubs create innovations, position : student)
Scientific interests:
Synthesis of polymer brushes using atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)
Membership in organizations and associations:
03.2023 – currently Students' and PhD students' Scientific Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering "IPSUM"
03.2023 – currently European Chemical Society
03.2023 – currently Polish Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 0 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Index Hirscha = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
ORCID ID: 0009-0009-1995-510X
Scopus ID: n/a
Researcher ID: HSF-3791-2023
Kacper Gołda
Education:
2021 – present Pharmaceutical Engineering Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology – engineering studies
Scientific experience:
05.2023 – present Participation in the implementation of the research project entitled „ Modification of natural plant-derived textile materials by ATRP techniques” financed by Ministry of Education and Science ( Student science clubs create innovations, position : student)
Scientific interests:
Synthesis of polymer brushes from flat surface by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)
Belonging to organizations and associations:
03.2023 – present Student and Doctoral Scientific Society of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering „IPSUM”
04.2023 – present Polish Chemical Society
04.2023 – present European Chemical Society
Impact Factor = 0 (for all publications, Web of Science 2023)
Number of citations = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Index Hirscha = 0 (Web of Science 2023)
Orcid ID: 0009-0008-3148-6505
Scopus ID: n/a
Researcher ID: HTM-1386-2023
Manuela Niziołek, Eng. |
Kinga Majewska, Eng. |
Natalia Krawczyk, Eng. |
Klaudiusz Górnicki |
Michał Sroka |
Weronika Zuba |
Katarzyna Noga |
Kamil Wilk |
Weronika Golanowska |
Ernest Gawor |
Kamila Stanisławczyk |
Paulina Olbrycht |
Beata Szczęsny |
Aleksandra Brożyna |
Anna Zapotoczna |
Jakub Koziarz, Eng. |
Andżelika Watras |
Amelia Pociask |
Anita Kuczeriawa, Eng. |
Dominik Jaworski |
Klaudia Bizoń |
Joanna Stanisz |
Faustyna Stopyra |
Patrycja Kozioł |
Andrzej Kopacz, Eng. |
Magdalena Kyc, Eng. |
Martyna Guzik |
Patrycja Cioch |
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Postdoctoral Associates and Visiting Scholars
Past members (Postdoctoral Associates and Visiting Scholars)
IPSUM Chmielarz Research Group Members
Master Students
Martyna Korbecka, Eng. |
Zuzanna Michno, Eng. |
Martyna Niemiec, Eng. |
Agata Hochół, Eng. |
Kinga Majewska, Eng. |
Natalia Krawczyk, Eng. |
Manuela Niziołek, Eng. |
Jakub Koziarz, Eng. |
Kinga Ślusarczyk, Eng |
Katarzyna Kisiel, Eng |
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Bachelor Students
Wiktoria Gładysz |
Natalia Rarus |
Klaudia Ożóg |
Michał Sroka |
Kamil Wilk |
Weronika Zuba |
Mateusz Albrycht |
Sylwia Tomaszek |
Jan Kowalski |