Title
Study and development of composite nanomaterials and nanofillers
Code
SP2021/106
Summary
The project is focused on the support of research topics implemented by students of Nanotechnology program, FMT (VŠB-TUO) at the workplace of the Nanotechnology Centre. Research will be carried out in the field of basic and applied research. The thematic areas, which are addressed in the diploma and dissertation theses, are mainly nanocomposite materials, which are approached from different perspectives. One area deals with the study of the influence of the method of preparation of a nanomaterial of the photocatalyst/clay carrier type on the resulting photoactivity and morphology. The next part deals with the optimization of functional parameters of fillers for polymer matrices and carbon matrices.
Sub-areas of study will be divided into topics pertaining to the final theses of students. One doctoral thesis is focused on the preparation and characterization of photocatalytic nanomaterials with a clay matrix, another doctoral thesis is focused on the modification and characterization of clay particles for use in environmental technologies, two diploma theses are in the field of polymeric nanocomposite materials with clay nanofillers that have antimicrobial properties and are intended for use in medicine, food industry. These areas complement each other. Another thematic area is focused on a nanocarbon matrix of the graphene oxide type, which is modified with metal nanoparticles. The use of these thin membranes is aimed at energy storage and acoustic applications.
Essential for the study is the preparation of planned nanomaterials, at the laboratory level. This is associated with their precise characterization using a number of suitable analytical techniques. The structure of the materials will be studied using X-ray diffraction analysis and FT-infrared spectroscopy techniques. Morphology and topography, which fundamentally affect the properties of thin nanocomposite films, are studied using scanning electron microscopy with in situ atomic force microscopy. An integral part of the study is the testing of functional parameters. As these are very specific parameters such as antimicrobial functionality, electrical and acoustic tests, this part is based on long-term external cooperation, whether domestic or foreign experts. Students are allowed to collaborate in an interesting environment
Start year
2021
End year
2021
Provider
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
Category
SGS
Type
Specifický výzkum VŠB-TUO
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