Course: Preparation and Characterization of Nanomaterials

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Course title Preparation and Characterization of Nanomaterials
Course code TUCH/TP5PN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
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)
  • Antoš Jan, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Masař Milan, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Münster Lukáš, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kuřitka Ivo, prof. Ing. et Ing. Ph.D. et Ph.D.
  • Škoda David, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šuly Pavol, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Urbánek Michal, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Machovský Michal, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Urbánek Pavel, Ing. PhD.
Course content
- Nanodispersions, stability. - Nanoparticles - semiconductors, metals, carbonaceous, and others. - Preparation of nanomaterials and nanocomposites. - Nanotubes, nanofibres. - Thin films, preparation of nanostructures and devices. - Characterisation of nanomaterials - microscopy. - Characterisation of nanomaterials - particle size. - Characterisation of nanomaterials - other properties. - Biologic and bioinspired nanoparticles and nanostructured systems. - Nanomaterials in cosmetics. - Nanomaterials in medicine and hygiene. - Nano-safety and environmental risks.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Simple experiments
  • Preparation for course credit - 60 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
He/She knows and can explain the dependency of phenomena on dimension scale in both nature and the technosphere, can list typical examples of nano effects and explain them, and is also familiar with the definition of nanomaterial according to EU directives.
He/She knows and can explain the dependency of phenomena on dimension scale in both nature and the technosphere, can list typical examples of nano effects and explain them, and is also familiar with the definition of nanomaterial according to EU directives.
He/She is familiar with basic concepts of preparation of nanomaterials, can describe selected methods, explain their principle, and discuss their application for a given case.
He/She is familiar with basic concepts of preparation of nanomaterials, can describe selected methods, explain their principle, and discuss their application for a given case.
He/She is familiar with basic concepts of nanomaterial characterization, can describe individual methods, explain their principle, and discuss their application for a given case.
He/She is familiar with basic concepts of nanomaterial characterization, can describe individual methods, explain their principle, and discuss their application for a given case.
He/She knows and can describe selected classes of nanomaterials, provides their examples and typical properties.
He/She knows and can describe selected classes of nanomaterials, provides their examples and typical properties.
He/She is familiar with basic concepts of nanomaterial applications, can describe selected examples of applications, explain their significance and limitations, and relate to technical practice both in general, as well in the fields of biomaterials, cosmetics, toxicity and safety, and environmental protection.
He/She is familiar with basic concepts of nanomaterial applications, can describe selected examples of applications, explain their significance and limitations, and relate to technical practice both in general, as well in the fields of biomaterials, cosmetics, toxicity and safety, and environmental protection.
Skills
He/She can assess whether a material is a nanomaterial based on given characteristics.
He/She can assess whether a material is a nanomaterial based on given characteristics.
He/She can choose an appropriate method for preparing nanomaterials for a given case.
He/She can choose an appropriate method for preparing nanomaterials for a given case.
He/She can use selected methods for characterizing nanomaterials, or suggest which method might be used for other cases, and can interpret the obtained results.
He/She can use selected methods for characterizing nanomaterials, or suggest which method might be used for other cases, and can interpret the obtained results.
He/She can evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of different classes of materials, distinguish and compare various examples of materials within a given class.
He/She can evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of different classes of materials, distinguish and compare various examples of materials within a given class.
For a given application, he/she can propose a suitable nanomaterial and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of his/her proposal.
For a given application, he/she can propose a suitable nanomaterial and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of his/her proposal.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Didactic test
Didactic test
Oral examination
Oral examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • Borisenko, V. E. What is what in the nanoworld : a handbook on nanoscience and nanotechnology. Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, 2004. ISBN 3527404937.
  • MASSIMILIANO, D.V., EVOY, S., HEFLIN, J.R. Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology. New York: Springer, 2004. ISBN 978-1-4020-7720-3.
  • RATNER, M. Nanotechnology: a gentle introduction to the next big idea. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2003. ISBN 0-13-101400-5.
  • SAKAMOTO, K. Cosmetic science and technology: theoretical principles and applications. Waltham, MA: Elsevier, 2016. ISBN 9780128020050.
  • Vollath, D. Nanomaterials: an introduction to synthesis, properties and application. Weinheim, Wiley-VCH, 2013. ISBN 978-3-527-33379-0.


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