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Surfactant-free silver nanofluids as liquid systems with neuromorphic potential
Nikitin, D. ; Biliak, K. ; Lemke, J. ; Protsak, M. ; Pleskunov, P. ; Tosca, M. ; Ali-Ogly, S. ; Červenková, V. ; Adejube, B. ; Bajtošová, L. ; Černochová, Zulfiya ; Prokeš, J. ; Křivka, I. ; Biederman, H. ; Faupel, F. ; Vahl, A. ; Choukourov, A.
Neuromorphic engineering is a rapidly developing branch of science that aims to implement the unique attributes of biological neural networks in artificial devices. Most neuromorphic devices are based on the resistive switching effect, which involves changing the device’s conductivity in response to an external electric field. For instance, percolating nanoparticle (NP) networks produced by gas aggregation cluster sources (GAS) show collective spiking behavior in conductivity reminiscent of brain-like dynamics. Nevertheless, the problem of dynamic spatial reconfiguration in solid-state neuromorphic systems remains unsolved. Herein, novel nanofluids with resistive switching properties are proposed as neuromorphic media. They are produced by depositing silver NPs from GAS into vacuum-compatible liquids (paraffin, silicon oil, and PEG) without the use of surfactants or other chemicals. When the electric field is applied between two electrodes, the migration of NPs toward biased electrode is detected in all liquids. The electrophoretic nature of the NP movement was proved by means of ζ-potential measurements. Such movement led to the self-assembly of NPs in conductive paths connecting the electrodes and, as a result, to resistive switching. The electrical response was strongly dependent on the dielectric constant of the base liquid. The Ag-PEG nanofluid demonstrated the best switching performance reproducible during several tens of current-voltage cycles. The growth of flexible and reconfigurable conductive filaments in nanofluids makes them suitable media for potential realization of 3D neural networks.
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Plasma methods for modification and preparation of biopolymers
Červenková, Veronika ; Nikitin, Daniil (advisor) ; Kolská, Zdeňka (referee)
The thesis covers the main results of research on atmospheric pressure plasma modi- fication of biopolymers for the preparation of functional materials. Sodium alginate solu- tions processed by means of a plasma jet were successfully used for the casting of foils with advanced mechanical properties. It was observed that alginate's final performance does not only depend on the originating biopolymer viscosity but is significantly influenced by the type of working gas used for plasma modification. The antibacterial effect of alginate foils incorporated with almond essential oil was demonstrated as a promising extension of alginate's application in food storage. The results of plasma-initiated degradation of high-molecular-weight chitosan were studied in terms of its water-solubility. The analysis of structural properties demonstrated deep destruction of chitosan including the fragmen- tation of low-molecular-weight oligomers presented in the control sample. The fraction perfectly soluble in water was obtained using plasma processing as was demonstrated by NMR. The plasma solution system was demonstrated to be a suitable tool for enhancing chitosan's degradation for a possible application in crop protection. 1
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Study of velocities of nanoparticles produced by means gas aggregation source
Škorvánková, Kateřina ; Solař, Pavel (advisor) ; Nikitin, Daniil (referee)
A mechanical time-of-flight filter designed for measuring velocities of nanoparticles produced by gas aggregation source has been developed. The emphasis is placed on the resolution and accuracy maximization as well as on simplicity of use. It is shown that the experimentally measured data (influenced by the design of the filtr) may be converted to the real velocity distribution and a method of conversion is presented. Subsequently, the filter is used to measure velocities of nanoparticles produced under various experimental conditions and the dependence of the velocity on given conditions is shown. Furthermore, a sample for every experimental setup has been prepared for SEM analysis to determine size distribution of the nanoparticles. Finally, the size dependence of velocity is illustrated.
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Structuring of plasma polymers: new methods for fabrication of nano-architectured thin films
Nikitin, Daniil ; Shukurov, Andrey (advisor) ; Novák, Stanislav (referee) ; Straňák, Vítězslav (referee)
Title: Structuring of plasma polymers: new methods for fabrication of nano-architectured thin films Author: Daniil Nikitin Department / Institute: Department of Macromolecular Physics/Charles University Supervisor of the doctoral thesis: Doc. Ing. Andrey Shukurov, PhD, Department of Macromolecular Physics/Charles University Abstract: The PhD thesis aims at the investigation of nanostructures based on plasma polymers. The main attention is paid to the combination of a gas aggregation cluster source with plasma-assisted vapor phase deposition for the fabrication of metal-polymer nanocomposites with bactericidal potential. Copper nanoparticles were incorporated into a biocompatible matrix of plasma polymerized poly(ethylene oxide) (ppPEO). The efficiency of such nanocomposite against multi-drug resistant bacteria was demonstrated. It was found that the segmental dynamics of the plasma polymer significantly changed in the presence of nanoparticles as revealed by the measurements of the dynamic glass transition temperature. The nanoscale confinement crucially influences the non-fouling properties of poly(ethylene oxide). A separate chapter is dedicated to the examination of the nanoparticle formation, growth and transport inside the source. Copper and silver nanoparticles were detected in situ in the gas phase...
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Structuring of plasma polymers: new methods for fabrication of nano-architectured thin films
Nikitin, Daniil ; Shukurov, Andrey (advisor) ; Novák, Stanislav (referee) ; Straňák, Vítězslav (referee)
Title: Structuring of plasma polymers: new methods for fabrication of nano-architectured thin films Author: Daniil Nikitin Department / Institute: Department of Macromolecular Physics/Charles University Supervisor of the doctoral thesis: Doc. Ing. Andrey Shukurov, PhD, Department of Macromolecular Physics/Charles University Abstract: The PhD thesis aims at the investigation of nanostructures based on plasma polymers. The main attention is paid to the combination of a gas aggregation cluster source with plasma-assisted vapor phase deposition for the fabrication of metal-polymer nanocomposites with bactericidal potential. Copper nanoparticles were incorporated into a biocompatible matrix of plasma polymerized poly(ethylene oxide) (ppPEO). The efficiency of such nanocomposite against multi-drug resistant bacteria was demonstrated. It was found that the segmental dynamics of the plasma polymer significantly changed in the presence of nanoparticles as revealed by the measurements of the dynamic glass transition temperature. The nanoscale confinement crucially influences the non-fouling properties of poly(ethylene oxide). A separate chapter is dedicated to the examination of the nanoparticle formation, growth and transport inside the source. Copper and silver nanoparticles were detected in situ in the gas phase...
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