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Mg-hydroxyapatite composite materials prepared by powder metallurgy
Řičánek, Adam ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
This bachelor thesis focuses on the preparation of magnesium-hydroxyapatite composite by powder metallurgy methods. The theoretical part of bachelor thesis deals with magnesium, magnesium alloys and magnesium materials. Furthermore, the theoretical part of the bachelor thesis deals with the basics of powder metallurgy, processing of materials prepared by powder metallurgy and metal matrix composites. In the experimental part of the bachelor thesis, two series of composites were made with different quantities of hydroxyapatite. Composites were made by mixing Mg with filler and by mixing and milling Mg with filler. Both series of composites were characterised by investigation of microstructure and element composition, hardness, compressive strength and corrosion resistance. Composites of mixed and milled series showed a highly homogenous structure. Hardness, compressive strength and corrosion resistance increased with increasing amounts of hydroxyapatite. Composites of mixed series showed heterogeneous structures. Hardness did not increase with increasing amount of hydroxyapatite. Corrosion resistance slightly increased with increasing amount of filler. Compression strength decreased with the increasing amount of filler due to lower cohesion and incompactness of the structure.
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Improvement of corrosion properties of MgAl-LDH coating on AZ31
Gromov, Egor ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
The subject of this bachelor thesis was the preparation and characterization (morphological and chemical) of layered double hydroxide (LDH) coatings with and without the addition of organic substances on AZ31 magnesium alloy treated by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) to improve the corrosion resistance of the alloy. The samples were prepared at three different temperatures (100, 110 and 120 °C) for 4 or 24 h to determine the effect of the conditions on the quality of the LDH coating formed. For testing, samples were prepared with the addition of salicylic and tartaric acid. The corrosion resistance of the AZ31 alloy with coatings was described using the potentiodynamic polarization method and compared with the AZ31 alloy containing PEO coating. This was followed by a description of the morphological and elemental composition by SEM-EDS analysis, which confirmed the formation of MgAl-LDH. The best corrosion properties, according to the PDP method, were exhibited by the sample without the addition of acids, prepared at 100 °C for 4 h, but the greatest thickness of the LDH coating was obtained under conditions of 120 °C and 24 h. The samples with the addition of salicylic acid or tartaric acid showed poorer corrosion resistance compared to the LDH coatings prepared in the absence of organic substances.
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Preparation of layered double hydroxides on Mg-hydroxyapatite-based substrates
Knoflíček, Milan ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis was the preparation and characterization of coatings based on layered double hydroxides (LDH) on Mg composite substrates prepared by powder metalurgy. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) was used as a filler. The deposition of MgAl-LDH coatings on the surface of composites was carried out in a reaction mixture containing Al(NO3)3 at pH 10 and a temperature of 95 °C. The morphology and structure of the samples were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The elemental composition of both composites themselves and the prepared coatings were characterized by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Analysis of the structure of Mg-HAp composites revealed that the frequency of HAp agglomerates increased with increasing reinforcement concentration. The highest frequency of agglomerates was detected in samples containing 20 and 50 wt. % HAp filler, where unlike the other samples, a significant deterioration of corrosion properties was also observed. In contrast, the best corrosion resistance was shown by the sample with 1 wt. % of filler. Other samples with filler contents from 0 to 10 wt. % were relatively similar in terms of corrosion resistance. Potentiodynamic tests demonstrated that coated samples exhibited significantly higher corrosion resistance compared to the uncoated samples. A uniform layer of LDH was observed in the coated samples with HAp content up to and including 10 wt. %. The presence of cracks related to the presence of bulky HAp agglomerates was detected on samples with higher reinforcement content, i.e. 20 and 50 wt. % HAp. Lower coating adhesion was also observed at these locations. It was found that to achieve high quality of LDH coatings, the optimum amount of HAp reinforcement of mixed and subsequently pressed Mg-HAp composites is up to 5 wt. % HAp. Higher HAp content in the samples generally led to the formation of defects and deterioration of corrosion properties.
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Effect of EDTA on properties of layered double hydroxides deposited on Mg substrates
Tkadlec, Tomáš ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
The subject of the bachelor's thesis was the preparation and characterization of MgAl LDH coatings on Mg substrates prepared by powder metallurgy with the aim of improving corrosion resistance. The coatings were prepared in a reaction mixture with various concentrations of EDTA. The corrosion resistance of the coated samples was analyzed using potentiodynamic measurements and compared with uncoated Mg. The sample prepared with a 5mM concentration of EDTA in the reaction mixture showed the best corrosion resistance. Higher concentrations of EDTA led to a deterioration of corrosion properties. The morphology and structure of the coatings and the elemental composition were described using electron microscopy and EDS analysis. Phase analysis was performed using X-ray diffraction (XRD). It was demonstrated that EDTA affects the structure of LDH coatings. The concentration of EDTA above 25mM in the reaction mixture results in the formation of Al(OH)3 coatings.
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Potential of AZ series magnesium alloys for ureteral stent manufacturing
Trnková, Zuzana ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
This master's thesis focuses on investigating the potential of magnesium alloys AZ31 and AZ91 for the production of ureteral stents. Potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) and electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) methods were used for electrochemical testing. Surface and microscopic analysis were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). Immersion tests were used to characterize the corrosion solution and surface of AZ31 and AZ91 alloys. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) with ATR module was used to determine the corrosion products on the surface of the alloys. The results showed that the AZ series alloys have potential for ureteral stent manufacturing, with AZ31 appearing to be more suitable than AZ91 as it provides more stable corrosion protection in the long term and the corrosion products do not form large particles that could lead to undesirable encrustation. Urea has also been shown to have a negligible impact on corrosion of AZ31 and AZ91 at lower concentrations, but at higher concentrations a significant impact on corrosion has been observed (especially in the case of AZ31).
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Malonate and succinate as potential corrosion inhibitors of AZ31 magnesium alloy in 0.9% NaCl
Tkáčová, Karolína ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
The aim of this work was to evaluate the inhibitory effects of malonic acid, succinic acid and their mixture in a 0,15M NaCl solution at pH 7 on AZ31 magnesium alloy. The theoretical part focuses on magnesium, its alloys and alloying elements. It also discusses magnesium corrosion in aqueous environments and the influence of microstructure on corrosion. The final section is dedicated to corrosion inhibitors and small aliphatic acids. The practical part of this work involves potentiodynamic measurements, immersion tests, and subsequent analysis of alloy surfaces. The following concentrations of acids were chosen for studying inhibitory properties: 0.025M, 0.05M, 0.075M, and 0.1M, as well as various mixtures of both acids. Suppression of corrosion was observed in immersion tests for both acids individually and in their mixture. The best inhibitory results in both potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) analysis and immersion tests were achieved with a mixture of 0.025M malonic acid solution and 0.075M succinic acid solution.
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Preparation and characterization of layered double hydroxides on Mg substrates prepared by powder metalurgy
Kobzinková, Eliška ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Buchtík, Martin (advisor)
This thesis deals with the preparation and characterization of double-layered hydroxides (LDH) on Mg substrates prepared by powder metallurgy. The theoretical part deals with magnesium, magnesium powder metallurgy, and LDH coatings and methods of their preparation with a focus on MgAl-LDH. The theoretical part is concluded with a research study of current research in the field of preparation of LDH coatings on magnesium substrates and the influence of process parameters on the properties of coatings. The experimental part covers the process of optimization of MgAl-LDH on Mg samples prepared by powder metallurgy. In particular, the morphology and structure of the coatings and their elemental composition were evaluated. The evaluation was carried out using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with an energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). The optimized MgAl-LDH coatings were also evaluated for electrochemical corrosion properties by potentiodynamic tests in Hank's solution corrosion environment and phase analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD).
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Preparation of yttrium-based coating to increase the corrosion resistance of AZ31 magnesium alloy
Kolařík, Václav ; Buchtík, Martin (referee) ; Doskočil, Leoš (advisor)
The subject of the bachelor thesis was the preparation and characterization (morphological and chemical) of coatings based on layered double hydroxides (LDH) with yttrium on AZ31 magnesium alloy to improve the corrosion resistance of the alloy. The coatings were prepared under mild and hydrothermal conditions and the synthesis was supported by thermodynamic assumptions. The corrosion resistance of the AZ31 alloy with coatings was described by potentiodynamic measurements and compared with the pure AZ31 alloy. This was followed by a description of the morphological and elemental composition through SEM-EDS analysis, and confirmation of the formation of the structures observed by this method was performed through FTIR analysis. The best coating prepared under mild conditions was a sample prepared at 90 °C for 24 h with a yttrium concentration of 0,05 M and under hydrothermal conditions it was a coating prepared at 120 °C for 30 h with a yttrium concentration of 0,075 M. SEM-EDS and FTIR analysis did not show the formation of MgY-LDH but the formation of Mg(OH)2. Yttrium was minorly represented in the coatings where it could be present, e.g. as Y(OH)3. Yttrium was shown to have a positive effect on the preparation of the coatings compared to the sample prepared without yttrium under the same reaction conditions.
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Soil solution - supramolecular architecture and stability of dissolved organic matter
Trubková, Eliška ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Enev, Vojtěch (advisor)
This final thesis is focused on the complex physico-chemical characterization of soil solutions, especially with a focus on the study of the stability and molecular architecture of dissolved organic matter. The subject of the study was six soil solutions obtained from lysimeters in the Závišín locality. Three soil solution samples were taken in December 2022 and the remaining three samples were taken one month later in January 2023, at horizons at 40, 60 and 80 cm below the soil surface. Characterization of soil solutions included measurements of their pH and conductivity. Mass and optical emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma was used to determine the concentration of cations. The determination of the total dissolved organic matter content was carried out according to the technical standard ČSN 75 7536 and the values of absorption coefficients were calculated using UV/Vis spectrometry. Functional groups and basic structures of soil solutions were identified based on the evaluated spectra from infrared spectrometry with Fourier transformation. The main contribution was fluorescence spectrometry, which was used to determine the fluorescence intensities of A–fulvic-like and C–humic-like fluorophores. Particle size was also measured using dynamic light scattering and zeta potential, which was a suitable indicator of the stability of selected soil solution samples. The obtained results very well characterized both individual soil solutions and dissolved organic matter.
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Sorption of charged organic compounds on humic acids
Krist, Tomáš ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Enev, Vojtěch (advisor)
Bachelor thesis deals with a sorption properties and physical-chemical characterization of humic acids before and after the adsorption. Sorption experiments with a methylene blue and a rhodamin 6G were performed. Adsorption isotherms were obtain via UV/VIS spectrometry. The Langmuir isotherm was used to evaluate the experimental data. Standard of HA isolated from Leonardite was characterized by an elemental and thermogravimetric analysis, by a Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, a surface area analysis and also by a potentiometric titration.
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