Course: Nanotechnology 2

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Course title Nanotechnology 2
Course code KEF/ZAN2E
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vůjtek Milan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1) Magnetic properties of nanostructures - Introduction to magnetism of nanostructures - Special forms of magnetism - Nanopigments, absorption spectra 2) Magnetic applications of nanostructures - Nanomagnets - Magnetic separation and purification - Ferrofluid technologies - Magnetocaloric refrigeration - Magnetic recording media 3) Nanomaterials for special applications - Energy storage - Gas sensors - Photoelectrochemical applications 4) Lithography - Special lithographic techniques - Softlithography - DNA origami 5) Manipulation with nanoobjects - Manipulation with nanoobjects by using of SPM, FIB and EM - Optical and magnetic tweezer - Nanomanipulators - Microtools 6) Introduction to nanoelectronics - Problems of current electronics - Adaptation for nanosystems - Selected architectures and devices 7) Nano and microsystem technologies - Basic principles of integration - Microelectromechanical Systems - Microfluids - Nanoelectromechanical Systems - Molecular Machines 8) Bionanoapplications - introduction - Biomimetics - Application of nanomaterials in medicine - Contrast agents in MRI - Targeted drug delivery - Hyperthermia 9) Bionanoapplications - Antimicrobial effects of nanoparticles - Magnetic carries 10) Environmental and other aspects - Health, ecological and impacts of nanotechnologies 11) Other nanostructures - Aerogels - Block polymers - Biological nanostructures

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 36 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to familiarize students with applications of nanotechnologies in various fields.
Students have knowledge about various applications of nanomaterials.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Knowledge in the scope of the syllabus.
Recommended literature
  • Blundell, S. (2003). Magnetism in Condensed Matter. Oxford University Press.
  • Jiles, D. (1997). Introduction to Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Second Edition. Chapman & Hall, London.
  • Poole Ch.P, Owens F.J. (2003). Introduction to Nanotechnology. John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Nanotechnology (2019) Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer