Course: Nanomaterials 2

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Course title Nanomaterials 2
Course code KFC/NNM2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Berka Karel, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Filip Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kment Štěpán, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Prucek Robert, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Panáček Aleš, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Poláková Kateřina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Mechanical properties of nanostructured materials. Nanoelectronics. Nanomagnets. Optical properties of nanostructured materials. Nanomaterials for energy storage. 1) Advanced methods of nanomaterials preparation (top-down, bottom-up). Thermal decomposition, molecular synthesis, template methods, controlled crystallization. Hybrid systems and their applications. 2) Biomedical applications of nanomaterials. Application of nanomterials for targeted drug transport. Contrast media in MRI. Magnetic cell separation. Cell labeling. Advanced teranostic applications. 3) Application of nanomaterials in direct solar water splitting technologies. Photocatalysts, solar cells. 4) Nanomaterials in catalysis. Use of nanoparticles in heterogeneous catalysis. Nanometals in heterogeneous catalysis processes. Magnetically separable catalysts. Electrocatalysis. Core-shell systems and integrated catalysts. 5) Environmental applications of nanoparticles. Magnetic separations. Nanofiltration. Technology of water purification using iron nanoparticles. Nanofibers and their applications. Antimicrobial technology.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 60 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Mechanical properties of nanostructured materials.Nanoelectronics. Nanomagnets. Optical properties of nanostructured materials. Nanomaterials for storage of energy.
Knowledge Define the main ideas and conceptions of the subject, describe the main approaches of the studied topics, recall the theoretical knowledge for solution of model problems.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Knowledge within the scope of the course topics (examination)
Recommended literature
  • Borisenko, V., E., Ossicini, S. (2004). What is What in the Nanoworld. A Handbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Wiley-VCh, Weinheim.
  • G. Schmid (ed). (2004). Nanoparticles, from Theory to Application. Wiley-VCh,Wenheim.
  • Poole Ch. P, F.J.Owens. (2003). Introduction to Nanotechnology. Wiley-VCh, New Jersey.
  • Wolf, E.L. (2004). Nanophysics and Nanotechnology. An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience. Wiley-VCh Weinheim.


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): Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry - specialization in Inorganic Materials (2021) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Physical Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer