Research projects

Overview of the most important research projects of Assoc. Prof. Petr Kaštánek, Ph.D.

  • FW03010400 PLANTACTIVES: Bioactive substances from organically produced traditional Czech medicinal plants for use in dermatology, cosmetics and to strengthen the body's defenses
  • TJ02000372: Biologically active substances of microalgae and plant stem cells for use in the cosmetic industry
  • FV30362: Nanofibrous mesh with cannabinoids for wound treatment after extensive surgery
  • FV40186: Methods of nanoencapsulation of bioactive substances for topical use in dermatovenerology
  • FV40103: Biotechnology of hemp cultivation for the production of CBD products
  • TN010000048/04: National Competence Center BIOCIRTECH – Valorization of plant biomass by biorefining processes
  • E! – 10535: Development, combination, formulation and encapsulation of bioactive substances from microalgae for skin care
  • TE01020080: BIORAF Competence Center – use of plant biomass for the production of bioactive substances
  • QK1910300: Use of dairy waste for the production of new dairy products and food supplements with the addition of microalgae or their components
  • TE01020080: BIORAF Competence Center – use of plant biomass for the production of bioactive substances
  • FV10155: Preparation of proteins, polysaccharides and carotenes by heterotrophic cultivation of microalgae with reduced chlorophyll content.

Our research and development goals

  • select locally growing traditional and forgotten medicinal plants with potential for use in dermatology and cosmetics
  • develop procedures for their sustainable production under good manufacturing practice
  • optimize the gentle extraction of bioactive substances or fractions with the aim of maximizing biological activity
  • identify bioactive substances and possible contaminants
  • to verify biological effects, especially on wound healing, skin regeneration and support of the body's natural defenses
  • connect doctors, pharmacists, botanists and biotechnologists with experts in phytotherapy, nutrition and healthy lifestyle
  • to formulate the obtained active substances into the form of nano-micelles and liposomes using natural surfactants and thus increase their effectiveness