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Fluorescent nanoparticles based on organic chromophores
Čekal, Josef ; Kratochvíl, Matouš (referee) ; Vala, Martin (advisor)
This study aims to create Host-Guest nanoparticle systems exhibiting white light emission (WLE) using organic molecules, achieved through Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) mechanisms. Substituted stilbene-based compounds were utilized for the preparation of nanoparticle systems, with CA-DPS-V (H2) and CA-DPS-CHO (H1) used as donor/matrix materials, and CA-DPS-DCV (G1) and DPA-DXS-IOO (G2) as acceptor/dopant materials. Three nanoparticle systems were synthesized via nanoprecipitation from common solutions of the compounds in THF: system 1 (H1+G1), which did not achieve WLE, system 2 (H2+G1), and system 3 (H2+G2). Systems 2 and 3 were characterized using fluorescence spectroscopy and FRET parameter calculations. It was found that the Förster distance in system 2 is shorter than in system 3. This variation in Förster distance affects the composition ratios capable of WLE. The closest proximity to the white point (0.33, 0.33) was observed in system 2 at molar ratios of 110:1 (0.32, 0.38) and 164:1 (0.29, 0.32), and in system 3 at ratios of 340:1 (0.34, 0.30) and 476:1 (0.31, 0.28). Thus, the goal of the study was achieved, demonstrating that nanoparticles capable of WLE can be prepared in this manner. However, a drawback of the prepared nanoparticles was their low photostability. Future work could focus on synthesizing more stable nanoparticles from structurally similar compounds. These particles could then be further characterized in terms of structure and other properties for potential applications.
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Plasmonics of non-noble metals
Foltýn, Michael ; Kejík, Lukáš (referee) ; Horák, Michal (advisor)
Tato diplomová práce se zabývá možnostmi použití neušlechtilých kovů v plazmonice. Provedl jsem numerické simulace plazmonických vlastností různých neušlechtilých kovů a na základě dosažených výsledků jsem za materiál studovaný v této práci zvolil bismut. Vyrobil jsem bismutové plazmonické antény za pomoci litografie fokusovaným iontovým svazkem z bismutových polykrystalických vrstev deponovaných magnetronovým naprašováním. Byly vyrobeny tři typy plazmonických antén, tyčinkovité anténky o šířkách 40 a 80 nm a antény typu bowtie s 20 nm širokou mezerou mezi křidélky antény. Studoval jsem plazmonové rezonance v těchto anténách za pomocí spektroskopie energiových ztrát elektronů a shledal jsem bismut dobrým plazmonickým materiálem, který má potenciál stát se levnější alternativou k doposud používanějšímu zlatu, která navíc nabízí širší interval použitelných vlnových délek. Dále jsem syntetizoval monokrystalické bismutové nanočástice za pomocí pyrolýzy octanu bismutitého a otestoval a porovnal různé čistící metody vyžadované pro odstranění vrstev surfaktantů z povrchu vyrobených nanočástic. Studoval jsem plazmonové rezonance těchto nanočástic a našel metodu pro měření energiových ztrát elektronů z nanočástic obklopených tlustou vrstvou kontaminantů.
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Preparation and characterization of epoxy potting resins modified with nanoparticles
Lednický, Jiří ; Polsterová, Helena (referee) ; Chladil, Ladislav (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis focuses on nanocomposites composed of an organic matrix in the form of epoxy resin and TiO2 filler in the anatase crystallographic structure with dimensions in the order of tens of nanometers. The work is aimed at understanding the issue of nanocomposites, summarizing the results of other studies, and especially at the production and characterization of samples with nanoparticles dispersed using a planetary mill. Furthermore, the effect of the used nanoparticles and dispersion in the planetary mill on the dielectric properties of pure epoxy resin was analyzed.
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Deposition of particles released by 3D printing
Niesner, Lukáš ; Elcner, Jakub (referee) ; Bělka, Miloslav (advisor)
This thesis deals with the measurement of particles emitted by a 3D printer in a domestic environment and the subsequent CFD simulation of the deposition of these particles in a realistic model of the human airway. As a result of the work, the total and partial deposition of nanoparticles in the airway model can help to better understand the health risks.
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Study of the effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles on cell migration
Kutějová, Monika ; Zumberg, Inna (referee) ; Chmelíková, Larisa (advisor)
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are widely used across various industries due to their properties, and with the development of nanomaterials, they are also finding applications in medicine. This bachelor’s thesis investigates the cytotoxic effects of these nanoparticles on cultured cell lines. The study focused on the human osteosarcoma cell line Saos-2 and the fibroblast cell line NIH-3T3. During in vitro experiments, the cells were exposed to different concentrations of ZnO NPs. The cytotoxicity of each concentration was assessed using the MTT assay, which provided information on cell viability. Based on the MTT assay results, appropriate concentrations of ZnO NPs were selected for conducting a Scratch assay, with the highest concentration corresponding to the determined inhibitory concentration for NIH-3T3. The cytotoxic effects were thus evaluated by studying cell migration. Subsequent statistical analysis determined the extent of cytotoxic effects of ZnO NPs depending on the concentration and cell type.
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Study of stability of antimicrobial nanomaterials in different environment by HPLC
Janderová, Šárka ; Trachtová, Štěpánka (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
This thesis deals with the preparation of nanomaterials (nanoparticles, nanofibers) with encapsulated active substances and the stability of these nanomaterials in different environments using liquid chromatography. The development and optimization of methods for monitoring the kinetics of release of encapsulated substances from nanomaterials into various environments play a key role in research aimed at their utilization in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries, and also contribute to the development of new antimicrobial nanomaterials limiting antibiotic resistance. The theoretical part focuses on the characterization of nanomaterials (nanoparticles, liposomes, nanofibers, and combined nanomaterials). Another section of the literature review deals with natural (eugenol, carvacrol, curcumin, thymol, vitamin E) and synthetic (ampicillin, streptomycin) antimicrobial substances. The final chapter discusses the instrumental methods used for the characterization of nanomaterials and the evaluation of their stability, released, and degradation products. In the practical part, the antioxidant activity of selected substances was first monitored. Liposomes were prepared, and their stability and encapsulation efficiency were examined. An HPLC method for determining active substances was optimized. Subsequently, the gradual release of the mentioned active substances from prepared liposomes was monitored. Nanofibers were prepared using forcespinning, and their release into selected model environments was also analyzed. Distilled water with minimal ion and impurity content served as a model environment, as well as a physiological solution at 25°C, simulating the temperature of the human body surface, and a physiological solution at 37°C, characteristic of human body temperature. This analysis provides a comprehensive view of the behavior of prepared materials and their potential practical applications. In the final section, combined nanomaterials (based on nanofibers and nanoparticles) with encapsulated active substances were prepared. The gradual release of active substances and any potential synergistic effects were examined for these nanomaterials.
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Characterization of cytotoxic effect of combined antimicrobial nanomaterials
Kozlíčková, Hana ; Fialová, Lenka (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
This thesis deals with the study of the effects of combined nanomaterials on human skin cells. Pure antimicrobial substances, two types of liposomes enriched with antimicrobial substances, nanofibers with antimicrobial substances and, finally, four types of combined nanomaterials were analyzed from the point of view of cytotoxicity. The analysed active substances were eugenol, thymol, cavarcrol, curcumin, vitamin E and the antibiotics streptomycin and ampicillin. In the theoretical part of the work, the cell line of human keratinocytes, used in the experimental part of the work for cell tests, was characterized. Furthermore, individual active substances with an antimicrobial effect were described and the principles of biological effects were described, which include antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytotoxic and synergistic effects. Additionally, the theoretical part described individual nanomaterials, their preparation and usage in cosmetics and medicine. The experimental part was based on the characterization of prepared nanomaterials and on testing the influence of individual antimicrobial substances on the proliferation and viability of human HaCaT cells. Using the DLS method, the size of the prepared liposomes was measured and the effect of PHB and the type of active substance on their size was studied. MTT and LDH tests were chosen to test the cytotoxicity of individual substances. Furthermore, a scratch test was performed to monitor the effect of the investigated substances on proliferation and the rate of wound healing by cells. The last performed tests were immune response assays, in which were tested the samples for production of the human anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and IL-8. In experimental part of this thesis, it was found that the prepared nanofibrous materials are safe for use in healthcare or cosmetics and, in the future, suitable to produce nanofibrous wound coverings enriched with antimicrobial substances, which can give them exceptional properties.
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Magnetic nanoparticles with antibacterial properties: Synthesis, characterization and biological applications
Shatan, Anastasiia-Bohdana ; Horák, Daniel (advisor) ; Kaman, Ondřej (referee) ; Matějíček, Pavel (referee)
In response to the escalating global threat of antibiotic resistance, innovative strategies are imperative. This thesis focuses on surface-engineered magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with potent antibacterial properties, aiming to combat antibiotic resistance effectively. Specifically, uniform 16-nm Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized via oleic acid-stabilized thermal decomposition of Fe(III) oleate in a high-boiling organic solvent. Optionally, 8-nm γ-Fe2O3 particles were obtained by coprecipitation of Fe2+ and Fe3+ salts in a basic medium. For the application of antibacterial MNPs in biological media, water-dispersible nanoparticles were required. Hence, original magnetic particles containing hydrophobic oleic acid (OA) coating were modified with silica using a water-in-oil reverse microemulsion. Subsequent modification with (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane and decoration with silver nanoclusters yielded Fe3O4@SiO2-Ag nanoparticles. Additionally, neat Fe3O4 particles were coated with Sipomer PAM-200 containing both phosphate and methacrylic groups, facilitating attachment to the iron oxide and enabling (co)polymerization with 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate and/or 2- tert-butylaminoethyl methacrylate. Furthermore, γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles were rendered antimicrobial through modification with...
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Preparation and characterization of nanoparticles with encapsulated antimicrobial component
Dohnalová, Marie ; Strečanská, Paulína (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
This bachelor thesis is focused on the preparation and characterization of particles with encapsulated natural substances with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Selected antioxidants were anthocyanins, eugenol and vitamin E, as one of the most powerful antioxidants. At the same time, antimicrobial agents were chosen, in this case eugenol. In the theoretical part, individual active substances, materials for the preparation of particles, methods of their preparation were characterized and the principle of determining the safety of used materials. In the experimental part, selected active substances were characterized and the preparation of particles was optimized. Two types of liposomes were prepared, for which the encapsulation efficiency, size and stability were determined. Also prepared aqueous extracts of blueberries and blackberries were prepared, for which total anthocyanin content has been determined. The extracted substances from the plant material were encapsulated into alginate particles. Furthermore, the gradual release of active substances from particles into model environments using a spectrophotometer was determined. During the gradual release of active substances from the particles, the antioxidant effect was also monitored, in which it was possible to observe a decrease with the passage of time. The antimicrobial effect of active substances and liposomes against model microorganisms Escherichia coli and Micrococcus luteus was also tested. Cytotoxicity tests on human keratinocytes were performed on selected active substances, extracts and prepared nanoparticles, where it was proven that the selected materials are non-cytotoxic. Finally, a proposal for a possible application form in the form of an alginate hydrogel was created.
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Optimization of Combined Chitosan Particles and their Characterization for Application Use
Netopilík, Tibor ; Hudečková, Helena (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
The thesis deals with the preparation and characterization of nanoparticles for cosmetic and food applications. The thesis explores various methods of preparing nanoparticles, including liposomes and chitosomes, and analyses their properties and stability in different model environments. The experimental part includes the determination of the encapsulation efficiency of different vitamins by HPLC and UV-VIS spectrophotometry. Results show the influence of various factors such as time, type of environment and method of preparation on stability and efficiency of the nanoparticles. Furthermore, the optimization of the preparation is carried out chitosomes using ultrasound and magnetic stirrer. Cosmetic products enriched with these nanoparticles were developed and their sensory analysis was proved. This work contributes to the understanding of nanoparticle preparation processes and provides useful information for the development of new cosmetic and food products with improved properties and stability.
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