Institute of Physics of Materials AS CR, v. v. i. > People > Bertolla Luca

Ing. Luca Bertolla, Ph.D.

Room208
Phone number+420 532 290 415
E-mail[javascript protected email address]
Researcher IDH-1239-2017
ORCID0000-0002-5382-1860
Positionresearcher - Brittle Fracture Group

Scientific interest
  • Advanced composites
  • Geopolymers
  • Synthesis of 2D materials
  • Synthesis of cellulose and silicates

Education
  • 2012-2015: Doctoral degree - Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • 2009-2011: Master’s degree - Politecnico di Torino, Faculty of Materials Engineering
  • 2004-2009: Bachelor’s degree - Politecnico di Torino, Faculty of Materials Engineering
Work experiences
  • From 2015: Researcher - Brittle Fracture Group, Institute of Physics of Materials, CAS
  • 2012-2015: Ph.D. Student - Brittle Fracture Group, Institute of Physics of Materials, CAS

2026

Pizúrová V., Piňos J., Průcha L., Konvalina I., Beranová K., Romanyuk O., Bertolla L., Müllerová I., Mikmeková E.: Advanced characterization of 2D materials using SLEEM/ToF. Nanomaterials 16 (2026) 501-523

de la Torre G., Precnerova M., Shotorban P., Netriová Z., Bertolla L., Chlup Z., Pôbiš P., Gabrišová K., Kandárová H., Bence F., Bujdoš M., Mičušík M., Žemlička M., Taveri G.: Ultra-low temperature fabrication of Si3N4 porous structure with interconnected open mesopores through an alkali-activation-assisted crosslinking of native silica. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 46 (2026) 118468

Šiška F., Hadraba H., Chlup Z., Stratil L., Bertolla L., Šiška Virágová E.: Evolution of strengthening mechanisms in ODS 316L steel during plastic straining. Journal of Materials Research and Technology 42 (2026) 7103-7116


2025

Hadraba H., Stratil L., Šiška F., Chlup Z., Bertolla L., Šiška Virágová E., Vilémová M.: Strengthening 316L austenitic steel through a bimodal approach with ODS steel. J. Mater. Sci. 60 (2025) 17971-17988

Bertolla L., Taveri G., Mácová P., Sotiriadis K., Šiška F., Nádaždy V.: Improving the cellulose/metakaolin geopolymer composite properties through a novel low-water approach. Mater. Lett. 383 (2025) 137967


2024

de la Torre G., Tatarková M., Netriová Z., Barlog M., Bertolla L., Hnatko M., Taveri G.: Applying the alkali-activation method to encapsulate silicon nitride particles in a bioactive matrix for augmented strength and bioactivity. Materials 17 (2024) 328

Hadraba H., Stratil L., Šiška F., Chlup Z., Čížek J., Jambor M., Bertolla L.: Grain size manipulation of the Eurofer steel via mechanical alloying. J. Mater. Sci. 59 (2024) 11546-11558


2021

Bertolla L., Šulák I., Buršík J., Dlouhý I., Smilek J., Mácová P., Holas J.: Exfoliation of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets in low-modulus concentrated alkali silicate pastes. Mater. Lett. 292 (2021) 129551


2019

Bertolla L., Dlouhý I., Bartoníčková E., Toušek J., Nováček J., Mácová P.: Deconstruction of microfibrillated cellulose into nanocrystalline cellulose rods and mesogenic phase formation in concentrated low-modulus sodium silicate solution. Cellulose 26 (2019) 4325-4344

Ševeček O., Bertolla L., Chlup Z., Řehořek L., Majer Z., Marcián P., Kotoul M.: Modelling of cracking of the ceramic foam specimen with a central notch under the tensile load. Theor. Appl. Fract. Mech. 100 (2019) 242-250

Barbalini M., Bertolla L., Toušek J., Malucelli G.: Hybrid Silica-Phytic Acid Coatings: Effect on the Thermal Stability and Flame Retardancy of Cotton. Polymers 11 (2019) 1-22


2018

Ševeček O., Majer Z., Marcián P., Bertolla L., Kotoul M.: Computational Analysis of Crack-Like Defects Influence on the Open Cell Ceramic Foam Tensile Strength. Key Eng. Mater. 774 (2018) 271-276

Bertolla L., Chlup Z., Tatarko P., Hanzel O., Ševeček O., Roupcová P., Dlouhý I.: Preparation and characterization of novel environmentally friendly Al2O3/SiO2/CaO ceramic foams. Ceram. Int. 44 (2018) 19063-19069


2017

Bertolla L., Dlouhý I., Tatarko P., Viani A., Mahajan A., Chlup Z., Reece M., Boccaccini A.: Pressureless spark plasma-sintered Bioglass 45S5 with enhanced mechanical properties and stress-induced new phase formation. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 37 (2017) 2727-2736

Kotoul M., Skalka P., Ševeček O., Bertolla L., Mertens J., Marcián P., Chawla N.: Crack bridging modelling in Bioglass (R) based scaffolds reinforced by poly-vinyl alcohol/microfibrillated cellulose composite coating. Mech. Mater. 110 (2017) 16-28

Ševeček O., Majer Z., Bertolla L., Chlup Z., Kotoul M.: Fracture-Mechanics Behaviour of Ceramic Foam with Macroscopic Stress Concentrator upon the Tensile Test. Key Eng. Mater. 754 (2017) 99-102


2015

Bertolla L., Chlup Z., Stratil L., Boccaccini A., Dlouhý I.: Effect of hybrid polymer coating of Bioglass (R) foams on mechanical response during tensile loading. Adv. Appl. Ceram. 114 (2015) S63-S69


2014

Bertolla L., Dlouhý I., Boccaccini A.: Preparation and characterization of Bioglass(R)-based scaffolds reinforced bypoly-vinyl alcohol/microfibrillated cellulose composite coating. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 34 (2014) 3379-3387

Bertolla L., Dlouhý I., Philippart A., Boccaccini A.: Mechanical reinforcement of Bioglass (R)-based scaffolds by novel polyvinyl-alcohol/microfibrillated cellulose composite coating. Mater. Lett. 118 (2014) 204-207

Bertolla L., Dlouhý I., Philippart A., Boccaccini A.: Mechanical reinforcement of Bioglass (R)-based scaffolds by novel polyvinyl-alcohol/microfibrillated cellulose composite coating. Mater. Lett. 118 (2014) 204-207