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Advanced ceramic layered materials with heterogeneous microstructure for ballistic applications
Mařák, Vojtěch ; Kachlík, Martin (referee) ; Drdlík, Daniel (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with a preparation technology of layered ceramic materials (laminates) with heterogeneous microstructure containing Al2O3 as a matrix with addition of SiC. For the preparation of these materials, dry and wet shaping of ceramic powder with subsequent SPS (Spark Plasma Sintering) was chosen. Due to the goals of the bachelor thesis, the dry shaping proved to be less suitable due to the difficult preparation of the layered structure and the significant wear of the graphitic dies used in the SPS technology. However, the information obtained about mechanical and physical properties has led to the design of the ceramic suspension used in wet shaping (slip-casting). As optimal design 5 vol % of SiC in Al2O3 was chosen. Via this way, ceramic laminates with a sharp layer interface were prepared and the graphitic die wear was minimized. Prepared ceramic samples reached relative density up to 99 % and hardness up to 20.7 GPa. The obtained knowledge has shown the need to optimize the technology of suspension preparation to create ceramic material suitable for ballistic applications.
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Contamination in semiconductor fabrication
Fojtášková, Helena ; Salyk, Ota (referee) ; Čech, Vladimír (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with contamination in the production of semiconductor substrates. It focuses on the efficiency and optimization of wet cleaning processes for monocrystalline silicon and silicon carbide semiconductor wafers. The thesis includes a literature research in the field of semiconductor manufacturing, wafer contamination and wafer cleaning processes. The most commonly studied metal contaminants include iron, copper and nickel, due to their high diffusivity, and therefore these elements were chosen for the experimental part. In the experimental part, wafers were prepared by targeted contamination to verify the effectiveness of the cleaning processes. Contamination analysis was performed using the vapour phase decomposition method combined with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (VPD-ICP-MS) for silicon wafers and total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) for silicon carbide wafers. Based on the measurement results, the efficiency of the washing processes was evaluated and a procedure for process optimization was recommended.
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Contamination in semiconductor fabrication
Fojtášková, Helena ; Salyk, Ota (referee) ; Čech, Vladimír (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with contamination in the production of semiconductor substrates. It focuses on the efficiency and optimization of wet cleaning processes for monocrystalline silicon and silicon carbide semiconductor wafers. The thesis includes a literature research in the field of semiconductor manufacturing, wafer contamination and wafer cleaning processes. The most commonly studied metal contaminants include iron, copper and nickel, due to their high diffusivity, and therefore these elements were chosen for the experimental part. In the experimental part, wafers were prepared by targeted contamination to verify the effectiveness of the cleaning processes. Contamination analysis was performed using the vapour phase decomposition method combined with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (VPD-ICP-MS) for silicon wafers and total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) for silicon carbide wafers. Based on the measurement results, the efficiency of the washing processes was evaluated and a procedure for process optimization was recommended.
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Growth of graphene by thermal decomposition of silicon carbide for applications in biophysics
Hodoš, Matúš ; Kunc, Jan (advisor) ; Čechal, Jan (referee)
This bachelor thesis is focused on growth and characterization of graphene from SiC powder at different conditions. In the introduction graphene properties are briefly described. Afterwards three methods of graphene growth are discussed, with particular emphasis on thermal decomposition of SiC. Further, the characterization methods which were used by us are explained. In experimental part, three sets of graphene samples prepared by thermal decomposition of SiC will be described, each will differ in one of the factors: temperature, time and ambient atmosphere. Growth samples will be subsequently used in an experiment on yeast. The effect of graphene prepared at different conditions on membrane potential will be determined for possible application in biophysics.
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Growth of graphene by thermal decomposition of silicon carbide for applications in biophysics
Hodoš, Matúš ; Kunc, Jan (advisor) ; Čechal, Jan (referee)
This bachelor thesis is focused on growth and characterization of graphene from SiC powder at different conditions. In the introduction graphene properties are briefly described. Afterwards three methods of graphene growth are discussed, with particular emphasis on thermal decomposition of SiC. Further, the characterization methods which were used by us are explained. In experimental part, three sets of graphene samples prepared by thermal decomposition of SiC will be described, each will differ in one of the factors: temperature, time and ambient atmosphere. Growth samples will be subsequently used in an experiment on yeast. The effect of graphene prepared at different conditions on membrane potential will be determined for possible application in biophysics.
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DC-DC converter for onboard charging of electric vehicles
Holub, Miroslav ; Červinka, Dalibor (referee) ; Folprecht, Martin (advisor)
This master thesis deals with design of DC-DC converter for onboard charging of electric vehicle. Developed converter will mainly be used for charging stationary traction battery in laboratory. Output voltage of this charger will be adjustable by user in between 200 V and 450 V depending on the current charged battery configuration. Output current limit is set at 8 A. Since the converter will be supplied from standard household socket, the problem of power factor correction must be solved during the design. That is because a large part of this thesis is focused on describing the problematics of power factor correction. After that, active PFC module is designed, completed and performance of this module is verified. To achieve low overall losses and thus be able to keep small volume of the system, modern switching components based on Silicon Carbide were preferred. Beside laboratory use, completed system will be used to emphasize volumetric difference between onboard chargers based on old versus modern switching components.
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Nanocomposites with a metal matrix
Chlupová, Monika ; Kohout, Jan (referee) ; Zapletal, Josef (advisor)
This baechelor thesis is focused on metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs), whose research has started recently. In the first part of this thesis are generally defined composite materials, the larger part is dedicated to metal matrix composites (MMCs), on which are described the strengthening mechanisms that are also applied to MMNCs. The second part of the thesis is focused specifically on MMNCs. The concept of MMNCs and their distribution is defined first, followed by a definition of the reinforcement that can be used for the production of MMNCs. There are also described the posibilities for the production of these reinforcing phases, and their influence on the structural and mechanical properties of the final MMNCs. This section is followed by a description of possible processes of MMNCs production with their advantages and limitations. The last part outlines how research and development of these materials should be carried out in order to be commercially produced and used in the future.
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Material design problems of plasma-chemical reactors for disposal perfluorinated compounds
Brožek, Vlastimil ; Březina, Václav ; Mastný, L. ; Kubatík, Tomáš František ; Živný, Oldřich
Reduction of perfluorinated gases emissions from semiconductor industry has recently introduced a serious problem from both technological and economic side. With respect to chemistry of the decomposition reactions the most effective abatement techniques developed up to now consists in the interaction of those gaseous pollutants with several types of plasmas. In the framework of Czech-Taiwanese bilateral project No. 17-10246J 'Decomposition of Perfluorinated Compounds and Fluorinated Ozone Depleting Substances' a new plasmochemical reactor design is to be solved. In this reactor the plasma abatement process consisting of interaction of the plasma generated by unique watter stabilized H-WSP plasma torch at temperatures ranging\nfrom 2000 K up to 25,000 K with the treated gases will be carried out. However, the main product generated in the reactor during the steam plasma abatement process is hydrogen fluoride which causes corrosion of almost every construction material. The aim pursued by the work presented is to search for the materials resistant to exposition of HF even at high temperatures. To investigate corrosion resistance of construction materials with thermal stability within temperature interval 2700-3000 °C titan nitride, boron nitride, and silicon carbide have been selected. The samples of those materials have been prepared by spark plasma sintering method and exposed to concentrated solution of hydrofluoric acid for which corrosion rates have been measured
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Advanced ceramic layered materials with heterogeneous microstructure for ballistic applications
Mařák, Vojtěch ; Kachlík, Martin (referee) ; Drdlík, Daniel (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with a preparation technology of layered ceramic materials (laminates) with heterogeneous microstructure containing Al2O3 as a matrix with addition of SiC. For the preparation of these materials, dry and wet shaping of ceramic powder with subsequent SPS (Spark Plasma Sintering) was chosen. Due to the goals of the bachelor thesis, the dry shaping proved to be less suitable due to the difficult preparation of the layered structure and the significant wear of the graphitic dies used in the SPS technology. However, the information obtained about mechanical and physical properties has led to the design of the ceramic suspension used in wet shaping (slip-casting). As optimal design 5 vol % of SiC in Al2O3 was chosen. Via this way, ceramic laminates with a sharp layer interface were prepared and the graphitic die wear was minimized. Prepared ceramic samples reached relative density up to 99 % and hardness up to 20.7 GPa. The obtained knowledge has shown the need to optimize the technology of suspension preparation to create ceramic material suitable for ballistic applications.
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Testing of Surge Arresters
Jeřábek, Lukáš ; Paar, Martin (referee) ; Krbal, Michal (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis is devoted to metal oxide surge arresters. After historical and theoretical introduction, which explains their principles and describes their characteristical properties, analysis of the standard IEC 60099-4 and testing according to the standard with focus on the type tests follows. This chapter is also amended with review of the standard's imperfections and with its most probable future development. The work concludes with a market survey, a review of the largest manufacturers and a comparison of their products.
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