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Biomedical applications of polycaprolactone nanofibrous mats
Dvořák, Pavel ; Přibyl,, Jan (referee) ; Zajíčková, Lenka (advisor)
The diploma thesis deals with the treatment of polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers. PCL fibers were subjected to the deposition of plasma amine polymers in a low pressure pulsed radiofrequency capacitively coupled discharge using cyclopropylamine monomer (CPA). Collagen as an extracellular matrix (ECM) protein was immobilized and cell proliferation on the modified nanofiber surface was monitored. Untreated PCL fibers were also subjected to the deposition of an antibacterial copper layer, and the fibers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX).
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Surface and mechanical properties of a-CSi:H and a-CSiO:H films
Plichta, Tomáš ; Shukurov, Andrey (referee) ; Klapetek, Petr (referee) ; Čech, Vladimír (advisor)
The dissertation thesis deals with the preparation and characterisation of a-CSi:H and a CSiO:H thin films prepared using the process of plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD). Tetravinylsilane (TVS) and its mixtures with argon and oxygen were used to deposit films on both planar substrates and fibre bundles. Main characterisation techniques were employed to study the topography of films, namely atomic force microscopy (AFM). Their mechanical properties were studied through nanoindentation; the nanoscratch test was used to assess the film adhesion to the substrate. Other analysed properties were internal stress and friction coefficient. The particular attention was paid to the work of adhesion and its determination. This knowledge was further applied to the preparation of surface treatments of glass fibres and, subsequently, polymer composites. Those were tested using the push-out test and the short beam shear test. Based on the results, the effects of deposition conditions and the relationships between the studied properties and quantities were determined.
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Plasmachemical deposition and characterization of hexamethyldiloxane thin layers
Blahová, Lucie ; doc. Mgr. Vít Kudrle. Ph.D. (referee) ; Krčma, František (advisor)
Thin films have been used to modify surface properties of various materials for many years. Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) is one of the possible methods for their preparation and this technique is applied in this work as well. An organosilicone – hexamethyldisiloxane – is used as precursor. Thin films are created on the surface of the substrate using mixture of precursor and oxygen in radiofrequently excited capacitively coupled plasma. The aim of the thesis is to find the optimal deposition conditions for production of transparent thin layers with good barrier capabilities, low oxygen transmission rate especially. Thin film depositions were realized for different compositions of the deposition mixture in continuous and pulsed mode of plasma with varying supplied power and duty cycle values. The deposition process itself was monitored in situ by optical emission spectroscopy. Thin film coatings were analyzed to determine their physical chemical properties (infrared spectroscopy, surface energy) and barrier properties. Using optical emission spectroscopy, important particles were identified in the deposition plasma. Vibrational, rotational and electron temperatures were determined from relative intensities of chosen fragments. Composition of thin films was studied by infrared spectroscopy. The best results of oxygen transmission rate were achieved with layers prepared from deposition mixture with high oxygen content. It was possible to improve barrier properties by performing deposition in pulsed plasma mode with 20–30% duty cycle. In this diploma thesis, optimal deposition conditions of thin films from hexamethyldisiloxane with low oxygen transmission rate were determined. It is possible to use these results in practical applications, such as corrosion inhibitors for archaeological objects. Optionally, they can be used in various industry branches where it is desirable and feasible to prevent oxygen access to the material by deposition of barrier coatings.
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Surface modification of glass fibers for polymer composites
Knob, Antonín ; Marek,, Aleš (referee) ; Burša, Jiří (referee) ; Čech, Vladimír (advisor)
The doctoral thesis is aimed at preparation of glass fiber reinforced polymer composites with controlled interphase formed by plasma-polymerized tetravinylsilane and tetravinylsilane/oxygen thin films. The thin polymer films of specific physico-chemical properties and thickness were deposited to improve interfacial adhesion of glass fiber/polyester composites. The fiber surface modification was performed by using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition in low-temperature RF plasma operating in an various effective power range and different treatment time. Test results were examined in relation to the interlayer thickness and different treatment conditions. The prepared interlayers were analyzed to evaluate physico-chemical composition and properties (XPS, RBS, ERDA, FTIR and spectroscopic elipsometry). Selected mechanical properties were evaluated by AFM. Mechanical response of plasma interlayers was evaluated by short beam shear test and direct method of testing the interfacial shear strength using microindentation. The interphase shear failure was controlled by the shear strength at the interlayer/fiber interface as follows from experimental and model data.
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Reducing friction losses of piston rings
Csintalan, Radoslav ; Novotný, Pavel (referee) ; Svída, David (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the possibilities of reducing the friction losses of the first sealing piston rings of the VW Group 1.5 TSI, 110kW engine. The first part of the thesis theoretically deals with the issue of piston rings in terms of their classification. Reduction of friction losses is ensured by PVD and PECVD coating technology. The second part of the thesis describes the production of coated piston rings. Measurements are performed on the created coatings, which are compared and evaluated in the conclusion at the end of the thesis.
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Analysis of a-SiOC:H films by selected spectroscopic techniques
Ondreáš, František ; Zmeškal, Oldřich (referee) ; Čech, Vladimír (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with preparation of thin plasma polymer films on the basis of tetravinylsilane by plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition and film characterization by selected spectroscopic techniques. The theoretical part is a background research about plasma chemistry and spectroscopic methods of characterisation of thin plasma polymer films. The practical part consisted of preparation of two series of samples and their characterization. Prepared thin plasma polymer films were characterized by selected spectroscopic techniques. Thickness and optical constants were determined by spectroscopic elipsometry. Chemical structure was characterized by infrared spectroscopy. The results indicate the possibility of managing physico-chemical properties of thin plasma polymer films on the basis of tetravinylsilane by deposition conditions and thus possibility of preparation materials tailored to a variety of applications.
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Infrared spectroscopy of thin films
Kiss, Andrej ; Čáslavský, Josef (referee) ; Čech, Vladimír (advisor)
Cílem této bakalářské práce je literární rešerše v oblasti tenkých vrstev, plazmochemické depozice z plynné fáze a infračervené spektroskopie Fourierovou transformací, a měření infračervených spekter tenkých vrstev a charakterizace jejich chemické struktury na základě změřených spekter. Pomocí infračervené spektroskopie Fourierovou transformací bylo měřeno pět vzorků tenkých polymerních vrstev z tetravinylsilanu, vytvořených na křemíkovém substrátu pomocí plazmochemické depozice z plynné fázi s efektivním výkonem v rozmezí od 2 W do 150 W. Měření odhalilo chemické vazby přítomné ve vzorcích a jak se struktura měnila s měnící se efektivním výkonem. Snížení absorpčních pásů s přítomností vodíku naznačuje zvýšení zesítění se zvýšeným efektivním výkonem. Také snížení absorpčních pásů s přítomností křemíku poskytuje důkaz pro zvýšení poměru C/Si. Tyto výsledky nám pomáhají porozumět charakteristikám těchto tenkých vrstev a přispívají k pochopení procesu plazmochemické depozice z plynné fáze.
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Evaluation of Different Dielectrics For Mid-Infrared Waveguides
Konečný, Aleš ; Arregi Uribeetxebarria, Jon Ander (referee) ; Detz, Hermann (advisor)
Využití plasmonovo polaritonových vlnovodů se ukázalo vhodné pro senzorové aplikace ve středně infračervené oblasti spektra. Vlnovod je v kontaktu s médiem v plynném či kapalném stavu, který obsahuje měřenou koncentraci hledané látky. Při šíření elektromagnetického vzruchu jsou na něj kladeny podmínky nízkých ztrát a dostatečné interakce s médiem. Tyto podmínky jsou splněny, je-li na kov nanesena tenká dielektrická vrstva. Tato práce je zaměřena na dielektrika na bázi křemíku. Součástí práce byla výroba vícevrstevnatých vlnovodů technikou plazmaticky vylepšené chemické depozice, magnetronového naprašování a metodou fotolitografie. Nanášení vrstev probíhalo na obvykle užívané Si substráty. Hodnocení dielektrických vrstev a výrobních metod probíhá na základě elipsometrických měření indexu lomu a absorbce v infračervené oblasti spektra.
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Adhesion of a-SiOC:H films on planar substrates
Lepcio, Petr ; Salyk, Ota (referee) ; Čech, Vladimír (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with preparation of thin films of plasma polymers prepared by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. Tetravinylsilane was used as a monomer. Two sets of samples were prepared. Samples of the first set were prepared at different effective powers from pure tetravinylsilane and samples of the second set were prepared from deposition mixture of tetravinylsilane with different oxygen content at constant effective power. The film thickness was evaluated by spectroscopic ellipsometry and chemical structure by infrared spectroscopy. A scratch test was used to determine adhesion characterized by the critical normal load. An appearance of performed scratches was obtained by atomic force microscopy (AFM). Film adhesion influenced by the effective power and oxygen content in deposition mixture was discussed based on the received data.
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GRAPHENE APPLICATION IN ELECTRONICS AND TECHNOLOGY OF PREPARATION
Zahradníček, Radim ; Sofer,, Zdeněk (referee) ; Macák, Jan (referee) ; Hubálek, Jaromír (advisor)
This thesis focuses on the study of graphene application in electronics and technology of preparation. In addition to the basic properties of graphene, the theoretical part of the work also describes the methods of its preparation, transmission, characterization and possibilities of application in electronics. The experimental part is divided into three chapters. The first chapter deals with the production of graphene by deposition from the gaseous phase, its transmission and application in the field of solar cells. The Poly(methyl methacrylate) polymer was first used for transfer of graphene, which was later replaced by Rosin due to less contamination of graphene at the end of the transmission process. The second chapter deals with the preparation of quantum dots by exfoliation in the liquid phase from graphite and its application in voltammetry. Voltammetry was utilized in this work to detect hydrogen peroxide using a gold electrode modified by quantum dots from graphene and other dichalcogens (MoS2, MoSe2, WS2, WSe2). In the last chapter, the influence of the substrate and the deposition conditions of graphene is studied by means of a plasma-reinforced phase-out of gas to growth, while the prepared graphene was characterized by imaging and spectroscopic methods. The entire experimental growth of graphene was managed and evaluated using a planned experiment.
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