Project Code
VB02000041
Implementation Period
1/2024 - 12/2026
Investor / Program Framework / Project Type
Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic
- Security Research Program CR 2021-2026 (SECTECH)
Faculty / Masaryk University Workplace
Faculty of Science
- doc. Mgr. Pavel Sťahel, Ph.D.
- Mgr. Jan Čech, Ph.D.
Collaborating Organizations
Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences
-Responsible Person prof. Ing. Blahoslav Maršálek, CsC.
Brno University of Technology
-Responsible Person doc. Ing. Pavel Rudolf, Ph.D.
ORYX-CZ, s.r.o.
Responsible Person Ing. Karel Kopřiva

Project Focused on Development of CaviPlasma Decontamination Technology

The project focuses on research and implementation of innovative CaviPlasma technology, which enables in-situ production of peroxo compounds for effective decontamination of CBRN substances. Within the research, the technology will be tested on model organisms - cyanobacteria and their toxins (cyanotoxins), which include a wide spectrum of chemical structures (from alkaloids to cyclic peptides). The significance of the project is underlined by the fact that cyanobacteria have been identified in several countries as a potential security risk due to their possible misuse for terrorist and criminal acts. The severity of this threat lies in the availability of these materials, which are easily obtainable in large quantities at low costs, while exhibiting diverse toxicological properties.

Main Project Objectives:

• Development of effective decontamination technology
• Creation of methods for elimination of toxin producers
• Development of verified procedures
• Preparation of functional samples

The project outputs will contribute to strengthening preparedness for this type of security threats and finding effective solutions for their elimination.

Project Code
FW10010377
Project duration
1/2024 - 12/2026
Investor / Program / Project type
Technology Agency of Czech Republic
- Trend Program 10. Funded under the National Recovery Plan from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility 2021 - 2026.
ASIO TECH spol. s.r.o
- Responsible person: Ing. Jaroslav Lev, Ph.D.
Faculty / Workplace
Masaryk Univerzity – Recetox Centre
- doc. Mgr. Pavel Sťahel, Ph.D.
- prof. RNDr. Luděk Bláha, Ph.D.
- prof. Ing Blahoslav Maršálek, CSc.

Brno University of Technology
- Responsible persons: doc. Ing. Pavel Rudolf, Ph.D.
- doc. Ing. Simona Fialová Ph. D.
ORYX-CZ, s.r.o.
- Responsible person: Ing. Karel Kopřiva

The project focuses on developing advanced water technology CaviPlasma, which combines an innovative plasma discharge approach with a cavitation nozzle. This solution serves for effective water treatment and purification.

The main outputs include:

• Development of functional prototypes with both single and multiple cavitation nozzle systems
• Comprehensive water treatment technology verified in real operations

The technology will undergo at least six months of testing directly at municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants. Emphasis is placed on optimizing the process for the elimination of:

• Organic contaminants
• Microbiological contamination
• Newly monitored micropollutants (including pharmaceuticals, hormonally active substances, and PFAS)