Nanostructured Materials (FSI-TMT)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Jaroslav Cihlář, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚMVI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The emphases will be put to explanation of basic relations between structure, properties and application of nanostructured materials. Students will be also informed about modelling of nanostructures and their synthesis and analysis.
Learning outcomes and competences:
The course facilitates a choice of a diploma project by a student. Student also gains knowledge in the field of advanced nanostructured materials, which play important role in the modern society.
Prerequisites:
Solid State Physics, Macromolecular Chemistry, Colloid Chemistry.
Course contents:
Structure of nanomaterials. Simulation and modelling of nanostructured materials. Synthesis and processing of nanomaterials. Analysis of nanomaterials. Properties of nanomaterials. Application of nanomaterials.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
The assessment of a student is made upon his performance in practice and quality of a discussion on topics selected at the colloquium (lecture notes allowed at preparation).
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Laboratory exercise  3 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
    Exercise  10 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture -Structure of nanomaterials (1-5 hod.) macromolecules, nanoparticles, clusters, self-assembly, hierarchical structures.
Nanopowders, thin films, coatings, fibrous nanomaterials, nanocomposites.
- Simulation and modelling of nanostructured materials (6-8) nanoparticles, nanofilms, nanograin materials.
- Synthesis and processing of nanomaterials (9-15) chemical synthesis in liquid and gas phases, pyrolysis of precursors and condensation of nanoparticles, physical and chemical vapour depositions, electrodeposition, template-assisted synthesis, mechanical milling, nanocrystalline powder consolidation.
- Analysis of nanomaterials (16-19) XRD, SAXS, SEM, TEM, optical, electro and ionic spectroscopy, adsoption methods, electrical and magnetic methods.
- Properties of nanomaterials (20-23) chemical, catalytic, electrical, mechanical, rheological, magnetic and optical properties.
- Application of nanomaterials (24-26) engineering materials, biomaterials, catalysts, thin films, coatings, membranes, sensors.
    Laboratory exercise Analysis of nanoparticle size- samples preparation (1. hour)
Analysis of nanoparticle size analysis by dynamic scattering of light (2. hour)
Analysis of nanoparticle size - evaluation of size distribution (3. hour)
    Exercise Thematically focussed examples related to the lectured topics will solved in exercise.
- Structure of nanomaterials (1. hour) macromolecules, nanoparticles, clusters, self-assembly, hierarchical structures.
- Structure of nanomaterials (2. hour) Nanopowders, thin films, coatings, fibrous nanomaterials. Nanocomposites.
- Simulation and modelling of nanostructured materials (3. hour) Nanoparticles, nanofilms, nanograined materials.
- Synthesis and processing of nanomaterials (4. hour) Chemical synthesis in liquid and gas phase. Pyrolysis of precursors and condensation of nanoparticles.
- Synthesis and processing of nanomaterials (5. hour) Physical and chemical vapour depositions, electrodeposition, template-assisted synthesis, mechanical milling, nanocrystalline powder consolidation.
- Analysis of nanomaterials (6. hour ) XRD, SAXS, SEM, TEM, optical, electro and ionic spectroscopy. Adsoption methods, electrical and magnetic methods.
- Properties of nanomaterials (7. hour) Chemical and catalytic properties.
- Properties of nanomaterials (8. hour) Electrical, mechanical, rheological, magnetic and optical properties.
- Applications of nanomaterials (9. hour) Engineering materials and biomaterials.
- Applications of nanomaterials (10. hour) Catalysts, thin films, coatings, membranes, sensors.
Literature - fundamental:
1. Carl C. Koch (editor): Nanostructured Materials: Processing, Properties, and Applications, William Andrew, Inc., New York 2007
2. G. Cao: Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications,
Literature - recommended:
3. K. E. Gonsalves et al.: Biomedical nanostructures, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
4. P. Yang (editor): The Chemistry of Nanostructured Materials, World Scientific Publishing, New Jersey 2003
5. B. Bhushan (editor): Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology, Spinger-Verlag, Berlin 2004
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-FIN-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Col 4 Compulsory-optional 2 2 S