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Modification of polymer blends based on polyhydroxybutyrate and their properties
Melčová, Veronika ; Tocháček, Jiří (referee) ; Přikryl, Radek (advisor)
Teoretická část této diplomové práce popisuje vlastnosti a možnosti modifikace poly(3-hydroxybutyrátu) (PHB) a amorfní poly(mléčné kyseliny) (PLA) a jejich směsí. V experimentální části je studována reaktivita Joncrylu, Raschigu a fosfitových činidel trifenylfosfitu, tris(nonylfenyl) fosfitu a difenylisodecylfosfitu s čistým PLA a PHB. Raschig, oligomerní aditivum na bázi polykarbodiimidu, prokázal v množství 2hm. % zvýšení viskozity taveniny obou polymerů, a proto byl použit k přípravě směsí o pěti hmotnostních poměrech PHB/(PHB+PLA). Vzorky s Raschigem a odpovídajícími nereaktivními vzorky byly studovány pomocí reologie, gelové permeační chromatografie a modulované diferenční kompenzační kalorimetrie. Výsledky naznačily reakce Raschigu v PHB/PLA směsích vedoucí k rozvětveným strukturám. Rychlost reakce však není nedostatečná ke kompenzaci poklesu viskozity v důsledku degradace při zpracování. Následně zůstává nezreagované množství Raschigu v matrici. Na základě těchto zjištění se dospělo k závěru, že Raschig se chová spíše jako relativně účinný stabilizátor reologických vlastností, než jako činidlo pro záměrnou modifikaci struktury směsí PHB/PLA. Za účelem studia mechanických vlastností těchto směsí byly ve dvoušnekovém extrudéru připraveny vzorky plastifikovány acetyltributylcitrátem.
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Electrical transport properties of materials for organic electronics
Stříteský, Stanislav ; Weiter, Martin (referee) ; Přikryl, Radek (advisor)
My master thesis is focused on design and realization fully automated system which will be used for the characterization of the organic FET structure, based on DPP derivatives with follow optimization of the characterization process. Program „MeasFET“ has been created at the LabVIEW surroundings that drives hardware gadgets was build-up during last year. Furthermore, initial tests were taken for optimalization process of charge carrier mobility measurements in derivatives DPP.
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Lightweight composite materials for automotive applications
Sousedík, Jan ; Poláček, Petr (referee) ; Přikryl, Radek (advisor)
This bachelor thesis investigated the influence of lightening filler in the form of hollow glass microbeads on the mechanical properties of composite material. The method chosen for the preparation of composite material was pultrusion. Two types of composite material were prepared as part of the bachelor thesis, specifically epoxy-vinyl ester resin-based composites and unsaturated polyester resin-based composites. Special bulked glass fibres were used as reinforcement. The final composite material was subjected to a three-point flexural test where mechanical properties were monitored. In addition, control of the distribution and adhesion of the filler was performed by using light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
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Technology of waste polylactide recyclation for 3D print
Kecíková, Alžbeta ; Tocháček, Jiří (referee) ; Přikryl, Radek (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the recycling of waste polylactide from the production process and its subsequent use in 3D printing. To optimize the recycling process of polylactic acid, it was recycled with the addition of various additives such as poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), talc, limestone and chain extenders Joncryl 4368-CS and Raschig Stabilizer 9000. These materials were also investigated with the addition of the acetyl tributyl citrate plasticizer. Samples of the mixtures were prepared on a twin-screw extruder and subsequently a filament was obtained using a single-screw extruder, which was then used for 3D printing by fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology. Temperature towers were printed to obtain optimal processing temperatures for 3D printing. The effect of the additives on the characteristic temperatures and the degree of crystallinity of the PLA was determined by differential scanning calorimetry. The effect of the processing on the molecular chain of selected samples was observed by gel permeation chromatography. Furthermore, in the experimental part of the bachelor thesis, the influence of additives on mechanical properties such as modulus of elasticity, tensile strength and elongation was investigated. The molecular weight was increased due to the chain extenders. Of the particle fillers for the PLA matrix, talc had better mechanical properties than limestone. The greatest effect of the plasticizer was in a mixture with poly(3-hydroxybutyrate).
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Biocomposites based on polyhydroxybutyrate for 3D printing
Horálek, Matyáš ; Tocháček, Jiří (referee) ; Přikryl, Radek (advisor)
The submitted diploma thesis deals with preparation and characterization of biocomposite based on poly-3-hydroxybutyrate. Biocomposites were fabricated with respect to later use in 3D printing. The methodology for testing different kinds of materials and their suitability for 3D printing as well as evaluation of mechanical and thermal properties was established. The first part of this work was focused on the experiments with print temperature and the material flow rate and its influence on the look of 3D printed object and on the material tendency to warp during 3D printing. The design of the experiment method was used for the analyzing of obtained data. It was proven that the amount of kaolin and tributyl citrate has positive influence in reducing warping. By optimization of the biocomposite recipe it was achieved improvement in tensile modulus of elasticticity, ductility, tensile strength, notched and unnotched toughness.
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Influence of selected agents on crystallization power of polylactide
Kurakin, Yuriy ; Přikryl, Radek (referee) ; Bálková, Radka (advisor)
The influence of seven additives on the crystallization ability of polylactide (PLA), melt flow index (MVR) and mechanical tensile properties was studied. Pressed plates with a thickness of 0.8 mm were tested. Selected additives added in amounts of 0.5 and 1.0% were as follows: talc, sodium benzoate, mixtures of organic salts with amorphous SiO2 and zinc stearate, metal salt, phosphate salt, and potassium salt of 5-dimethylsulfoisophthalate (LAK-301 - nucleating agent developed for PLA). Non-isothermal crystallization measurements were performed at different cooling rates (0.3; 0.5; 0.7; 1.0 and 1.5 ° C). All nucleation agents increased the MVR of PLA except talc; the largest increase (9-fold and 24-fold) was the addition of metal salt. The additives did not fundamentally change the mechanical properties. All samples were rather brittle (the most brittle with LAK-301), the modulus of elasticity was around 1.2 GPa for all samples, the strength of PLA was increased the most by the addition of 1% talc (by 12%) and the elongation at break was increased by organic salt with SiO2. All samples with nucleating agents content of 1% were amorphous (crystalline content did not exceed 2%). Thus, the addition of reagents did not support the crystallization process during rapid cooling, even in the case of LAK-301. However, LAK-301 was acting as an excellent nucleating agent at slow cooling rates (1.5 °C / min and below). The nucleation activity of the additives decreased in the following order: LAK-301, organic salt with zinc stearate, talc, organic salt modified with amorphous SiO2 and phosphate salt. Samples with sodium benzoate and metal salt were crystallizing on cooling in several steps and it was not possible to use the method of Dobrev and Gutzow to evaluate the nucleation activity.
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Preparation of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) based acrylic monomer
Liška, Marek ; Přikryl, Radek (referee) ; Figalla, Silvestr (advisor)
The main aim of this thesis is to research and prepare acrylic (methacrylic) monomers derived from poly(3-hydroxybutyrate). The monomers were prepared in two-step syntheses. In the first step P3HB was depolymerised with selected alcohols and afterwards, products of those syntheses were used as substrate and mixed with polymethylmethacrylate to produce their methacrylic derivates. The selected alcohols for the alcoholysis were ethanol and ethylene glycol. In total, four substances were prepared. Products of alcoholysis were ethyl-3- hydroxybutyrate, 2-hydroxyethyl-3-hydroxybutyrate and their methacrylic derivates. Significant part of this thesis is aimed towards the analysis of prepared substances and the analysis of reactions. In the process, titrations and instrumental methods, such as gel permeation chromatography (GPC), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), thermogravimetry (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were used. This work describes preparation and analysis of polymers prepared from methacrylates from the mentioned syntheses. Cross-linked polymers, because of their low glass-transition temperature are elastomers.
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Biopolymer particles based on polyhydroxybutyrate
Gregušková, Zuzana ; Zemanová, Jana (referee) ; Přikryl, Radek (advisor)
This Bachelor´s thesis deals with preparation of abrasive particles from poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and their optimization for cosmetics usage. It explores morphology of prepared particles and its effect on their abrasive ability. Moreover, it compares abrasive effectiveness of prepared particles with those commercially available. Several types of preparation methods of biopolymer particles such as milling, fibre spinning, pelletisation and solution preparation were carried out and optimized. Prepared particles were analysed using scanning electron microscopy. Semi-automatic system for testing of abrasiveness of prepared particles was made up from basic parts of 3D printing machine. This device was tested and calibrated using floral foam and sandpaper with different grades of granularity and used for comparison of abrasiveness of prepared particles. Mechanical response of particles under pressure was also investigated. It was found out that measured mechanical properties correlate with the data from abrasiveness test. Size and shape of particles, their morphology, mechanical properties and abrasiveness can be controlled depending on the preparation method used. Selected prepared and commercial abrasive particles were applied into prepared cosmetic foundations for peeling with the goal of sensory evaluation of abrasive effectiveness of prepared particles.
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) based materials for 3D printing in medical applications
Krobot, Štěpán ; Vojtová, Lucy (referee) ; Přikryl, Radek (advisor)
Tato diplomová práce se zabývá přípravou a testováním 3D tištěných skafoldů pro kostní tkáňové inženýrství. Cílem práce je laboratorní příprava polymerních směsí na bázi poly(3-hydroxybutyrátu), polymléčné kyseliny a polykaprolaktonu a jejich zpracování do podoby 3D tiskových strun. Byly připraveny tři polymerní směsi, které byly zpracovány do podoby 3D tiskových strun. Pro vyhodnocení termických vlastností byla provedena diferenciální skenovací kalorimetrie, následně teplotní věžový test a test „warpingu“ pro stanovení zpracovatelských podmínek při 3D tisku. Nejnižší naměřený „warping“ koeficient byl 1,26 u směsi poly(3-hydroxybutyrátu) s polykaprolaktonem a změkčovadlem. Ke studiu mechanických vlastností materiálů byla použita tahová zkouška, tříbodová ohybová zkouška a tlaková zkouška. Skafoldy s různými povrchy pro kostní tkáňové inženýrství byly 3D tisknuty z připravených strun s cílem určit nejoptimálnější povrch pro proliferaci buněk. Pro stanovení povrchových vlastností a jejich vlivu na adhezi buněk bylo provedeno měření optického kontaktního úhlu s využitím metody OWRK pro výpočet povrchové energie. 3D vytištěné povrchy byly také podrobeny analýze drsnosti pomocí konfokálního mikroskopu, aby byla určena jejich drsnost a její vliv na kontaktní úhel s vodou a růst buněk. Nakonec v poslední části byly ve spolupráci s Ústavem experimentální medicíny AV ČR provedeny in vitro testy na skafoldech s cílem zjistit, zda jsou připravené materiály necytotoxické, a jak povrch skafoldu ovlivňuje růst a proliferaci buněk. Bylo zjištěno, že dva ze tří materiálů nejsou cytotoxické (obě směsi poly(3-hydroxybutyrátu) s polykaprolaktonem) a že jejich mechanické vlastnosti jsou srovnatelné s lidskou trabekulární kostí. Nejoptimálnějším povrchem pro růst buněk je pravděpodobně mřížka o průměru 50 m s drsností podél perimetru 1,9 m, což odpovídá kontaktnímu úhlu s vodou 74,1°.
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Properties of pultruded composites based on epoxy matrix
Huljak, Pavel ; Bálková, Radka (referee) ; Přikryl, Radek (advisor)
The theoretical part of this bachelor thesis deals with research of composite materials, especially based on polymer epoxy and polyester resins, using as reinforcement a glass fiber bundles. The practical section includes the production of composite materials and their components along with the most important testing methods. The main goal of the experimental part is to characterize the optimal conditions pultrusion production of epoxy composite material. Another point is characterization of mechanical and chemical properties of the produced composite at a number of test methods. Finally the optimized epoxy composite materials are compared with composites based on polyester resins.
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