Ferroic multifunctionalities
Smart materials for the future
The FerrMion project connects cutting-edge fundamental research with application-oriented research of smart materials. It focuses on investigating the unique physical properties of these materials—from shape memory effects through magnetic and electrical responses to multifunctionality. The goal is to understand these properties, unlock their potential for technological innovations, and design practical applications.
Ferroic multifunctionalities
From fundamental research to applications
The unique properties of the ferroic materials studied in the FerrMion Project—such as shape memory, caloric effects, and polarization phenomena—could enable new technologies across many fields. In medicine, for example, they may be used in implantable micropumps, joint replacements, or ultrasound devices. The project aims to transform the latent potential of these phenomena into functional innovations with practical impact.
Ferroic multifunctionalities
Interdisciplinary international research
Leading experts in materials science, applied mathematics, continuum mechanics, and solid-state physics are collaborating on the FerrMion Project. It brings together three institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences and two universities. Through international cooperation, top research groups from Japan, France, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Korea, Italy, Finland, and other countries are also involved.