BME FIEK
Opening hours
M-Th: 8:00–16:00
F: 8:00–13:00
Assistant Professor
Dr. Katalin Litauszki
PhD
H-1111 Budapest, Muegyetem rkp 3., T building 2. floor
+3614631525
+36205512335
Research keywords:
· polymers
· biopolymers
· processing
· foaming
· extrusion
· analysis
· measurement technology
Publications
T. Peter, K. Litauszki, Á. Kmetty: Improving the heat deflection temperature of poly(lactic acid) foams by annealing. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 190, 109646 (2021) (D1, IF 5.030)
B. Morlin, K. Litauszki, R. Petrény, Á. Kmetty, L. Mészáros: Characterization of polylactic acid-based nanocomposite foams with supercritical CO2. Measurement, 178, 109385/1-109385/6 (2021) (Q2, IF 3.927)
Á. Kmetty, K. Litauszki: Development of Poly (Lactide Acid) Foams with Thermally Expandable Microspheres, Polymers, 12 (2020). (Q1, IF 4.329)
K. Litauszki, Zs. Kovács, L. Mészáros, Á. Kmetty: Accelerated photodegradation of poly(lactic acid) with weathering test chamber and laser exposure - A comparative study,
Polymer testing, 76, 411-419 (2019). (Q1, IF 3.275)
K. Litauszki, Á. Kmetty, D. Réti: Characterization of different chemical blowing agents and their applicability to produce poly(lactic acid) foams by extrusion technique, Applied Science, 8, 10, 1960 (2018). (Q2, IF 2.217)
Awards
2020 - 2021 New National Excellence Program Grant (ÚNPP-20-3)
2019 - 2020 New National Excellence Program Grant (ÚNKP-19-3)
2018 MoDeSt Society grant for attending the MoDeSt-2018 Conference in Tokyo, Japan, 2-6 Sep. 2018
2017 - 2018 New National Excellence Program Grant (ÚNKP-17-3)
2010 Dean's Honor
2009 Conference of Scientific Students' Associations, 2nd prize - Manufacturing Technology
2008 Conference of Scientific Students' Associations, 1st prize - Manufacturing Technology
2008 Pro Progressio Foundation, Student category
Projects
Developing a novel “Green” (with a smaller ecological footprint) sports mat for recreational purposes, 2020-2024, National research development and innovation office Hungary (NRDI), researcher responsible for operational activities
The development of increased energy absorption foam structures, 2019-2023, National research development and innovation office Hungary (NRDI), researcher
Novel Green Polymeric Materials for Medical Packaging and Disposables to Improve Hospital Sustainability GREEN-MAP, 2020-2024, Mobility founding, H2020-MSCA-RISE-2019 – Experienced researcher (ER)
Development of a value-added, multifunctional biopolymer packaging system and production technology, 2017-2019, National research development and innovation office Hungary (NRDI) – researcher
Conferences
Participation: SPE FOAMS 2017, 2019, MoDeSt 2018
Organization: GÉPÉSZET 2010
Patents
Method of modifying the drug release rate of a polymeric carrier containing an active substance and pharmaceutical product comprising a polymeric carrier containing an active substance treated by said method, Submitted, P2000414, Hungary (08.05.2020) Litauszki K. 45%, Kovács Zs. , Pamlényi K., Kmetty Á., Mészáros L.Other activities
2020 - Member of Supervisory Board, Society of Plastics Engineers
2016 - Member, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
2010 Member of organizing committee, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Conference 2010