Reinforcing the scientific excellence and innovation capacity in polymer processing technologies of the faculty for polymer technology and the broader Balkan region

Project summary

The polymer processing sector in Slovenia and worldwide has been growing steadily for decades, with a continuously increasing demand for innovative know-how and research services in this field. IPPT_TWINN focuses on specific challenges and opportunities in the field of polymer processing in Slovenia the wider Balkan region. These challenges refer to a great need for know-how, research and transfer of knowledge in innovative polymer processing technologies. As the main beneficiary of IPPT_TWINN, the Faculty of Polymer Technology (FTPO), is the only higher education and research institution in the region which is focusing explicitly on polymer materials and technologies, the action aims at reinforcing its scientific excellence, innovation and teaching capacity, with the strategic goal of becoming a regional lighthouse in this field in Slovenia and the broader Balkan are. For this purpose, the IPPT_TWINN consortium has planned a mix of workshops, staff exchanges, joint work, summer schools, and other events, which will create a long-lasting and effective partnership that will have a significant impact on the evolution of the polymer processing sector in the region.

Project results

Project-related publications

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   Krizsma Sz., Mészáros L., Kovács N. K., Suplicz A.: Expanding the applicability of material jetting–printed photopolymer prototype injection moulds by gamma irradiation post-treatment. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 134, 135-145 (2025) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2024.12.037 IF=6.1 Q1
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   Hajagos Sz., Kovács J. G.: Polymer-based Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells : Design, Simulation, and Manufacturing. Periodica Polytechnica-Mechanical Engineering, 69, 40-45 (2025) 10.3311/PPme.38589 IF=1.3 Q3
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   Zink B., Szuchács A., Hajagos Sz., Kovács J. G.: Modeling the effect of scale deposition on heat transfer in injection molding. Scientific Reports, 15, 1-9 (2025) 10.1038/s41598-025-98657-x IF=3.8 Q1
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   Krizsma Sz., Széplaki P., Suplicz A.: Coupled injection moulding simulation–thermal and mechanical simulation method to analyse the operational behaviour of additively manufactured polymeric injection moulds. Results in Engineering, 23, 102558/1-102558/16 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102558 IF=6 D1
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   Párizs R. D., Török D.: How to use prior knowledge for injection molding in industry 4.0. Results in Engineering, 23, 102667/1-102667/21 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102667 IF=6 D1
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   Szuchács A., Kovács J. G.: Calculation of the bonding strength of semi-crystalline polymers during overmolding. Polymer Testing, 139, 1-6 (2024) 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2024.108579 IF=5 D1
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   Virág Á. D., Suplicz A., Török D.: Prediction of the thermal degradation–induced colour change of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene products as a function of temperature and titanium dioxide content. Results in Engineering, 24, 103505/1-103505/1-11 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.103505 IF=6 D1
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   Horváth Sz., Kovács J. G.: Effect of Processing Parameters and Wall Thickness on the Strength of Injection Molded Products. Periodica Polytechnica-Mechanical Engineering, 68, 78-84 (2024) 10.3311/PPme.24068 IF=1.3 Q3
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   Szuchács A., Ageyeva T., Kovács J. G.: Modeling and measuring the bonding strength of overmolded polymer parts. Polymer Testing, 125, 15 (2023) 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108133 IF=5 D1