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Modeling of Surface-Plasmon Propagation in Graphene
Hrtoň, Martin ; Munzar,, Dominik (referee) ; Kalousek, Radek (advisor)
The diploma thesis provides an introduction to electronic and optical properties of graphene, emphasizing thier tunability through the ambipolar field effect. Furthermore, an experiment, which would demonstrate the possible utilization of graphene in active plasmonics, is presented. The author focuses on light scattering simulations involving hybrid plasmonic structures made of noble metals and graphene. The scattering properties of those structures and their dependence on the density of free charge carriers in graphene are investigated. The author concludes that the proposed tuning of the response of a single metallic antenna through the electrostatic doping of graphene proves to be inefficient, and a more elaborate configuration will be required to enhance the effect and achieve the desired control.
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Aplication of SPM in study and modification of ultrathin films Pt, Co and graphene
Lišková, Zuzana ; Červenka,, Jiří (referee) ; Bartošík, Miroslav (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the preparation of the very thin films and their investigation by scanning probe microscopy methods. The ultrathin films of Pt on Pt(111) were created by pulsed laser deposition and the ultrathin films of Co on Pt(111) were deposited by thermal evaporation. The coverage of the substrate was much smaller than one monolayer (in order of hundredths of monolayer). The nucleation theory was verified by these experiments using so-called Onset method. Further graphene sheets were prepared on layer of Si/SiO2 by the mechanical exfoliation from the graphite crystal. The fabricated graphene sheets were studied by micro-Raman spectroscopy, microreflectometry, atomic force microscopy and similar techniques. These methods proved the thinnest graphite layers were consisted of two graphene monolayers.
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Nanotechnology utilization in nuclear industry and research
Skalička, Jiří ; Štefánik, Milan (referee) ; Katovský, Karel (advisor)
This thesis introduces reader to current knowledge of nanomaterials and their usage. It summarises production methods and usage of different materials in nuclear power plants, nuclear research and nuclear medicine. Theoretical part of this thesis is dedicated to possible usage of carbon nanotubes for neutron beam collimation and guides. In experimental part different materials were tested in measuring box connected to horizontal radial channel of VR-1 nuclear reactor and their influence on neutron flux was measured. Tested samples were non-oriented carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, alumina nanowires, oriented carbon nanotubes with several angles of rotation and these samples were compared with results of graphite.
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Photocatalytic water splitting by oxide semiconductors modified with graphen/graphenoxide
Marek, Jiří ; Čáslavský, Josef (referee) ; Cihlář, Jaroslav (advisor)
This master thesis deals with the topic of alternative production of hydrogen as the energy carrier of the future. The primary focus is on the production of hydrogen based on photocatalytical water splitting in the presence of semiconductor materials (especially modified and unmodified TiO2). The aim of the thesis is a synthesis of nanostructured oxide, graphene/graphene oxide particles and its composites, and a study of its structures and photocatalytical properties regarding photolysis of water. Products of the syntheses are described from the point of view of phase composition, surface area and photocatalytical activity. The main output of the thesis is a discussion of the influence of alkaline complex forming reagents on the hydrothermal low-temperature synthesis of biphasic TiO2, and a study of the influence of graphene/graphene oxide modification on photocatalytical activity of biphasic TiO2.
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Analysis of the transport properties of graphene nanostructures
Novák, Martin ; Bartošík, Miroslav (referee) ; Lišková, Zuzana (advisor)
Graphene transport properties are analysed in this thesis. They are strongly dependent on doping with charge carriers. The number of charge carriers can be influenced by electric field, substrate or surface adsorbates. The graphene field-effect transistor (FET) has been prepared. Graphene made by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) has been con tacted through gold structures made by electron beam lithography (EBL). Dependences on electrode configuration, gate voltage and used substrate are observed.
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Preparation of graphene samples for experiments under UHV conditions
Mareček, David ; Mach, Jindřich (referee) ; Čechal, Jan (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with electrical conductivity of a graphene sample and preparation of a graphene field-effect transistor. In the theoretical part of the thesis, we describe electronic properties of graphene, preparation of graphene by CVD and its transfer to SiO_2. Experimental part of this thesis is focused on the preparation of a graphene field-effect transistor with long distance between Source and Drain electrodes. Thesis deals with a design of a chip expander for contact of graphene in UHV conditions. The last part describes measurement of dependency of graphene layer conductivity on the gate voltage with emphasis on the position of Dirac point during adjustments of the sample in UHV conditions.
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Schottky solar cells with interface graphene/Si modified by gallium
Hlavička, Ivo ; Lišková, Zuzana (referee) ; Mach, Jindřich (advisor)
Main focus of this bachelor thesis is on fabrication, characterization and modification of graphene-on-silicon Schottky solar cells. By transfering CVD graphene onto silicon wafer with electrodes, a basic Schottky junction was created. The junction was then modified by annealing in UHV chamber as well as by gallium deposition. Information about power conversion efficiency of such Schottky solar cells was then obtained by IV measurement. Schottky junction itself was analyzed using X-EBIC method.
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Preparation of 2D heterostructures
Ředina, Dalibor ; Hrabovský, Miloš (referee) ; Bartoš, Miroslav (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis refers about preparation of 2D hetestructures here at the IPE, BUT. The first theoretical part deals with properties of graphene, molybdenum disulfide and 2D heterostructures in general. Comprehensive overview is provided by basic facts about properties and allotropic modifications of carbon. Next part of this thesis outlines methods used in the fabrication of heterostructures and highlights presumably the best one. Experimental part deals with optimization of this method. Successive steps of this method are improved by various adjustments in order to achieve the highest success rate in the fabrication of these heterostructures. Result of this approach is stated in this thesis.
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Study of interface graphene-on-silicon by EBIC method
Hammerová, Veronika ; Lišková, Zuzana (referee) ; Mach, Jindřich (advisor)
This bachelor thesis is dedicated to study of interface graphene-on-silicon located on solar cell with graphene layer. The interface was studied by EBIC method and Raman spectroscopy. Solar cells with graphene sheet was fabricated using electron litography, chemical etching and graphene made by CVD method. The thesis describes fabrication of solar cells with graphene layer, method EBIC measured on SEM and analysis of changes graphene-on-silicon interface caused by enlightenment electron beam by Raman spectroscopy. In theorethical part is described p-n junction and Schottky junction of solar cell, graphene and its fabrication, as well as EBIC method fundamentals.
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The graphene structures suitable for field effect transistors
Kurfürstová, Markéta ; Bartošík, Miroslav (referee) ; Mach, Jindřich (advisor)
This bachelor’s thesis is focused on preparation of graphene structures suitable for field effect transistors. In the first section, graphene is characterized in terms of its properties and prepataion methods. The second part sums up semiconductor technology, focusing on transistors with graphene layer. Next, electron beam litography method is presented, which had been used for preparation of the structures. Finally, an experimental procedure of graphene structures manufacture is described.
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