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Selective hydrogenation/Oxidation of CVD graphene using AFM
Přikryl, Vojtěch ; Švarc, Vojtěch (referee) ; Bartošík, Miroslav (advisor)
Graphene is a perspective material for utilization in electronics due to its high charge carrier mobility. However, in order to be applicable in practice the bandgap opening is necessary. One way of achieving this is modification of graphene by hydrogenation or oxidation. This work concerns the possibility of using AFM for local hydrogenation/oxidation of graphene depending on the bias voltage between the tip and the sample. The presence of hydrogenation/oxidation was examined by Kelvin probe force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. The possibility of oxidation was proved but hydrogenation was not proved.
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Scanning Near-field Optical Microscopy (SNOM)
Majerová, Irena ; Kvapil, Michal (referee) ; Dvořák, Petr (advisor)
A study of the optical properties of 2D materials has recently been the focus of the broad scientific community for its possible applications in nanophotonics and plasmonics. This bachelor thesis deals with the detection of photoluminiscence (PL) of 2D material (MoS2) by means of near-field scanning optical microscopy (SNOM). This PL is excited in the far-field by means of a focused green laser and in the near-field by surface plasmon polariton (SPP) interference. MoS2 flake monolayers are prepared using micromechanical exfoliation on various functional substrates (metal and dielectric). Characterization and quality of MoS2 monolayers is controlled using Raman optical spectroscopy. Furthermore, the experimentally obtained optical spectra of PL MoS2 are compared in a far-field using confocal optical microscopy and in the near-field using SNOM device, where in the near-field is observed a 3 times higher intensity PL of this 2D material than in the far-field
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Optimisation of Isolation Procedure and Characterization of Amorphous PHB granules
Kratochvíl, Zdeněk ; Obruča, Stanislav (referee) ; Kalina, Michal (advisor)
First artificial PHB granules were prepared under the terms of this thesis. The effect of used PHB solvent, ultrasonic bath temperature and time, solvent evaporation temperature and stabilizing agent nature was investigated using dynamic and electrophoretic light scattering. The most proper parameters were demonstrated at samples which were prepared by dissolving of PHB in chloroform, stabilizing with CTAB or lecithin, ultrasonifying at 35 °C followed by chloroform evaporating at 60 °C. Based on ATR-FTIR and Raman spectroscopy results, it was found out that PHB within the artificial granules were in crystalline form. The native PHB granules were isolated from Cupriavidus necator using either lysosyme, deoxyribonuclease and cell disruption by ultrasonification or digestion with alcalase, SDS and EDTA. Granules obtained by both isolation procedures were characterized by ATR-FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, light scattering techniques and DSC. According to the analyses results, the second mentioned procedure turned out to be more effective for obtaining the polymer in amorphous state. Furthermore, the polymer within granules recovered by using this procedure was thermally more stable. Last but not least, the native PHB granules samples were exposed to effect of acetone, lipase and sodium hypochlorite, assuming that polymer crystallinity should be increased by these chemicals in varying degrees. The highest degree of crystallinity was achieved after their treatment with lipase.
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Paleofluid chemistry of orogenic gold deposits: novel analytical methods and case studies from the Bohemian Massif
Hrstka, Tomáš ; Zachariáš, Jiří (advisor) ; Koděra, Peter (referee) ; van den Kerkhof, Alfons (referee)
PALEOFLUID CHEMISTRY OF OROGENIC GOLD DEPOSITS: NOVEL ANALYTICAL METHODS AND CASE STUDIES FROM THE BOHEMIAN MASSIF Tomáš Hrstka1 1 Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral Resources, Albertov 6, Praha 2, CZ-128 43 Abstract of the Ph.D. Thesis Fluid inclusions represent a unique tool for understanding the processes leading to the formation of mineral deposits and fluid-rock interactions in general. Orogenic gold deposits in the central part of the Bohemian Massif (Libčice and Kasejovice deposits) were studied in order to provide a better understanding of their genesis. A multifaceted approach was adopted including a broad spectrum of micro-analytical methods. While traditional methods were used as the basis of this study (e.g., microthermometry, SEM and optical microscopy), the application and improvement/development of modern analytical methods (e.g., LA-ICP- MS and Raman spectroscopy) or introduction of alternative innovative techniques (CLSM, Nano- tomography, QEMSCAN) constituted a significant part of this study. This study reveals the importance of the HCO3 - species in hydrothermal fluids (i.e., >100 řC to ~350 řC). Previously, the prevalence of Cl- and other anions was reported for hydrothermal paleofluids and the majority of studies suggested...
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Intensity Normalization of Raman Spectra by Means of Various Internal Standards
Sláma, Vladislav ; Mojzeš, Peter (advisor) ; Procházka, Marek (referee)
The work deals with the testing of selected inorganic anions as internal standards for intensity normalization of Raman spectra. Using the concentration and temperature series of aqueous solutions of PO4 3- , (CH3)2AsO2 - , NO3 - a SO4 2- , impact of the spectral changes of the standard bands for reliability and accuracy of the intensity calibration was studied. Temperature and concentration series of the anion Raman spectra are then used to test normalization by means of the bands of stretching and deformation vibrations of water molecules. In addition, reliability and robustness of the calibration procedures exploiting different spectral parameters present in the Raman spectra of standards was tested. Results of the study reveal possible sources of artifacts and misinterpretations arising from insufficient understanding of the standard behavior due to changes of the physical and chemical parameters, or due to improper calibration procedure applied.
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Study of liposomes by using of drop coating deposition Raman spectroscopy
Vodáková, Adéla ; Kočišová, Eva (advisor) ; Bednárová, Lucie (referee)
in english: Goal of the Bachelor Thesis was an optimization of liposome membrane preparation with different composition for the drop coating deposition Raman (DCDR) method, measuring of the DCDR spectra from dried droplets and their interpretation. The DCDR method lies in deposition of small volume of suspension (~μl) on special surface and measuring of Raman spectra from the ring formed at the edge of the dried droplet. The main advantage of used method is the possibility of measuring spectra from the sample with low concentration. Our results show that the DCDR method is very useful in studies of biological membranes with different composition. Two synthetic lipids and one natural extract were chosen for making a comparison. We have found out that spectra obtained from the ring of dried droplet are not different from the spectra measured in the suspension. The important characteristic of spectra is that dried droplet keeps the same lipid phase as in suspension. Spectral mapping proved good reproducibility of the signal inside the ring.
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The Identification and the Origin of the Gemstones Adorning the Insignia of the Charles University in Prague , the Faculty of Science
Petrová, Zdeňka ; Hanusová, Irena (referee) ; Goliáš, Viktor (advisor)
The issue of a sceptre for the newly founded Faculty of Science was first discussed on the meeting of Faculty professors on the 25th November 1921, more than a year after the separation of the Faculty of Science from the Faculty of Arts. The commission elected from among the professors proposed a motion that the new Faculty sceptre should resemble the sceptre of the parental Faculty of Arts. Through a mediation of the Ministry of Education and National Enlightment the design of the new sceptre was ordered from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design and it was elaborated by prof. Jaroslav Horejc. However, in January 1923, his design was rejected, because it didn't meet the requirements of the professors' conservative approach. When prof. Horejc refused to make a modified copy of the sceptre of the Faculty of Arts, the professors addressed Tengler, the goldsmith who had made the sceptres of other faculties and of the rector in previous years. Alois Tengler was willing to make a modified copy of the sceptre of Faculty of Arts, but he also proposed a new design (with estimated price of 20 000 K), which the professors found more suitable and subsequently this design was adopted. Tengler committed himself to manufacture the sceptre by the 15th November 1924 and to incorporate any additional design...
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Raman spectroscopy - creation and application of spectral database
Průchová, Kristýna ; Šmejkal, Petr (referee) ; Němec, Ivan (advisor)
Bachelor thesis deals with creation of user Raman spectra database and mapping of the availability of comercial and freely accesible Raman libraries. To measure the spectra of the user database FT-Raman spectroscopy was used and also was used the possibility to download spectra freely available on the website of the Sigma-Aldrich company. Created database contains the Raman spectra of 160 organic and inorganic substances. The database was then tested on three samples of different types of analgesics-antipyretics. It was the determination of the composition of Anopyrin from Zentiva, Bayer Aspirin and Paralen Plus from Zentiva. The optimal search setup was discussed on the basis of the results.
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Preparation of ultra sharp tips for STM TERS applications
Šilhan, Lukáš ; Man, Ondřej (referee) ; Jan, Vít (advisor)
The goal of this bachelor thesis is preparation of Au tips by electrochemical etching. The theoretical part deals with comparison of microscopy techniques for materials surface characterization and Raman spectroscopy. The experimental part is focused on the settings of optimal etching parametres to gain appropriate geometry of fabricated tips. Function of tips is verified by evaluation of data gained by experimental measuring with this tips. Prepared tips are suitable for applications such as STM and TERS.
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Design of the carbon atomic source for deposition of graphene in UHV
Čalkovský, Vojtěch ; Bábor, Petr (referee) ; Mach, Jindřich (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the design of the atomic carbon source for deposition of graphene layers in UHV conditions. In the first part are briefly described the problems of epitaxial growth, the theory of atomic beams and theory of sublimation. The second part is aimed on graphene description, namely on his properties and on the growth of graphene layers, especially by molecular beam epitaxy. The third part contains brief description of detection and analysis methods of carbon atomic beams. In the practical part of this bachelor's thesis the design and the numeric calculations were made in Simion 8.0 and EOD program. Afterwards the atomic carbon source was constructed. In the conclusion are discussed the obtained results.
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