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Characterization of plasma activated water for biomedical applications
Šindelková, Kateřina ; Dzik, Petr (referee) ; Kozáková, Zdenka (advisor)
The aim of this master thesis is to characterize plasma activated water (PAW) prepared in various plasma systems using direct and indirect interaction of plasma with liquid or its surface. Plasma was generated by electric discharges at atmospheric pressure. The prepared plasma-activated water was studied with respect to its use in biomedical applications. The theoretical part deals with plasma activated water. It contains a description of the PAW preparation, its characterization in terms of produced particles or its physico-chemical properties. Also, methods for antimicrobial activity estimation or colorimetric determination of produced particles are described in this section. In the experimental part of this work, the types of discharges that were used for the PAW preparation and their comparison are presented. Two types of liquids were selected for the activation, namely distilled and tap water. Subsequently, concentrations of selected reactive particles in PAW (hydrogen peroxide, nitrates and nitrites) produced in three different plasma systems were determined. Besides the comparison of reactive particles production in various systems, their time stability was studied as well. Over time after the PAW preparation, the values of active particles concentrations have changed due to mutual interactions between the particles. Mainly, nitrites were oxidized to nitrates or vice versa depending on the PAW type and other conditions. Part of the work was also monitoring selected physical properties of PAW, namely pH value and specific conductivity. It has been found that PAW does not retain its activated properties for too long, depending on the type of preparation and methods of storage. Therefore, one of the important goals of this work was to determine and compare suitable storage conditions for PAW with respect to its potential biomedical applications.
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Optimization of photochemical hydrogen peroxide preparation
Mesnerová, Iveta ; Čapek Adamec, Martin (advisor) ; Kotoučová, Hana (referee)
The thesis topic: Optimization of photochemical preparation of hydrogen peroxide for laboratory of inorganic chemistry Abstract: This Bachelor thesis deals with compound of hydrogen and oxygen, hydrogen peroxide. The theoretical part of thesis deals with basic physical and chemical characteristic of hydrogen peroxide, its preparation and last but not the least its production. The practical part of thesis deals with two main laboratoř preparations of hydrogen peroxide. First, from barium peroxide sequential reaction with hydrochloric acid, sulphuric, carbonate leader. Second, from anthraquinone dissolved in toluene by photochemical reduction isopropylalcohol and following oxidation mixture of air oxygen. The aim of thesis is implementation of those two methods, finding out the pros and cons and their comparison mainly from the point of preparation effectivness and possibility of use in laboratories of inorganic chemistry. Keywords: hydrogen peroxide, anthraquinone, photochemical reduction, toluene, isopropylalcohol
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South-Moravian lignite as a source of carbon nanoparticles
Drozdová, Miroslava ; Taraba, Boleslav (referee) ; Pekař, Miloslav (advisor)
This Master’s thesis deals with isolating carbon nanoparticles from South Moravian lignite using "green" – environmentally friendly methods. This method consists of mechanical-chemical-thermal stressing of lignite using ultrasound, hydrogen peroxide and high temperatures. This work aims to develop recommendations on coal as a source of carbon nanoparticles and based on these recommendations, to design procedures for isolating nanoparticles from South Moravian lignite using environmentally friendly methods. The identified procedures were designed to meet carbon-based particles with an oxidized surface. From the results we can deduct that it is possible to use South Moravian lignite for the preparation of carbon nanoparticles. However, it will be necessary to modify the process further and also to optimize the purification of the obtained particles.
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Design of Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfector
Makarová, Sylvia ; Rubínová, Dana (referee) ; Fridrichová, Eva (advisor)
The aim of this bachelor thesis is to design a hydrogen peroxide disinfector with regard to all its functional and technical parameters. Emphasis is placed simultaneously on the aesthetics of the product. The work is based on the analysis of accesible products and detailed technical analysis. The final device is intended primarily for medical facilities, but it can be used in any other areas, where is disinfection needed
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Thermophysical properties of hydrogen peroxide modeled with the cubic equations of state using software package TREND
Vinš, Václav ; Prokopová, Olga
The research report focuses on modeling of thermophysical properties of hydrogen peroxide intended for use as rocket propellant. Based on the literature review of available data and property correlations, the cubic equations of state by Soave-Redlich-Kwong and Peng-Robinson were developed. The equations were implemented in thermodynamic property package TREND developed at Ruhr University Bochum. Tabulated data for the saturated vapor and liquid and for a set of given isobars were generated. Obtained results will be used as inputs in the CFD simulations of the hydrogen peroxide flows.
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Hydrogen Peroxide Senzing By Dichalkogenide Quantum Dots Prepared By Lpe
Zahradníček, Radim
Signalling molecules such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) play crucial role in cellular metabolism. Under pathological conditions, the cell is unable to control enzymatic conversion H2O2 into water and oxygen. This fail in cell metabolism could lead to damage of cell. Thus produced H2O2 is presented at a nanomolar scale and currently there is a lack of suitable electrochemical sensors for its sensitive detection. Modification of screen printed electrodes (SPE) with 2D-nanomaterial quantum dots prepared by Liquid Phase Exfoliation (LPE). MoS2, MoSe2, WS2 and WSe2 compounds were used for this purpose. Such modified electrodes were characterized and optimized for hydrogen peroxide detection.
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Preparation and characterization of plasma activated water for bio applications
Lemonová, Hana ; Matěj,, Klas (referee) ; Krčma, František (advisor)
The aim of this master thesis is the preparation and characterization of plasma activated water (PAW) prepared by dielectric barrier discharge at atmospheric pressure in air for the future applications in agriculture and medicine. The theoretical part is focused on plasma activated water and its effects on seeds and plants. The work also deals with the preparation and application of PAW in the world. Various types of plasma discharge configurations suitable for its preparation are described here. In the experimental part of the master thesis, distilled and tap water were chosen for activation. The concentrations of active particles in PAW generated by DBD such as nitrites, nitrates and hydrogen peroxide were determined. The value of the concentration of active particles changes probably due to mutual interactions when nitrites are oxidized by hydrogen peroxide to nitrates. Physical properties of PAW such as conductivity and pH were also characterized. After the preparation of PAW, the conductivity increases due to the increase in the concentration of active particles formed by dissociation and ionization of water molecules by plasma. The particles presented in the air, which are dissociated and ionized by plasma, also diffuse into the liquid, and contribute to this increase. The decrease in pH also corresponds to an increase in the concentration of hydrogen ions and the formation of nitric acids. Another aspect of this work was to study plasma activated water during the first eight hours after its preparation and to determine its properties. We have found that PAW prepared from tap water retains its characteristic properties for at least 8 hours and distilled water for 6 hours. In the master thesis, the analysis of plasma discharge was performed using optical emission spectroscopy. OES measurements were performed in the wavelength range 300 to 800 nm. The second positive nitrogen system (N2 (C 3u) N2 (B 3g)) and the first positive nitrogen system (N2 (B 3g) N2 (A 3+u)) were identified in the overview spectrum. Molecular nitrogen ions, OH· radicals, atomic oxygen and atomic hydrogen can be observed in the spectrum, too. The dielectric barrier discharge was also captured using a high-speed camera, and the recording shows the occurrence of multiple discharges that are spatially as well as temporary unstable.
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Carbon nanoparticles from South Moravian lignite
Drozdová, Miroslava ; Enev, Vojtěch (referee) ; Pekař, Miloslav (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of isolation of carbon nanoparticles from lignite, which seems to be their cheap source. The aim of this work is to elaborate a research on the use of coal matrices as a source of carbon nanoparticles and also to design and perform further experiments testing the usability of South Moravian lignite. Based on the literature search, a simple mechanochemical procedure was proposed to obtain carbon nanoparticles from lignite. The lignite was mechanically stressed by the ultrasonic disintegrator with simultaneous action of water or hydrogen peroxide. Lignite has been able to isolate particles fluorescing in the blue visible light, but the process will need to be further modified. However, South Moravian lignite could be a source of carbon nanoparticles.
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Separation efficiency of water pollutants on pilot plant photoreactor
Melicher, Daniel ; Mirko,, Dohnal, (referee) ; Svěrák, Tomáš (advisor)
The thesis deals with photocatalysis of organic pollutants on UV-activated anatase particles, on UV-activated anatase particles with hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide itself. The measurement is carried out on a pilot plant UV photoreactor. The aim of the thesis is to determine the effectiveness of azo dyes and antibiotics degradation. The level of azo dyes and antibiotics degradation is measured by UV-VIS spectrometry.
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