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Tin dioxide based semiconducting gas sensors
Gablech, Imrich ; Pytlíček, Zdeněk (referee) ; Prášek, Jan (advisor)
This project is aimed at semiconductive gas sensors based on tin dioxide. In the first part, gas sensors are divided depending on their principal of functionality. Next part is about functionality of tin dioxide gas sensors and the possibilities of active layer modification. Experimental describes gas sensor from its drawing until construction, testing and characterization. Several microelectronic technologies such as thin-film, thick-film, LTCC, spray-coating or wire-bonding were used for constructing the sensor. In the last part properties of gas sensors and differences in functionality between modified and unmodified gas sensor are summarized.
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Carbon nanotubes in building materials
Fialová, Barbora ; Bayer, Patrik (referee) ; Rovnaník, Pavel (advisor)
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has become of great interest for scientists in many disciplines. This study examines the effect of CNTs as nanosized reinforcement for metakaolin–based geopolymer. It was found out that the addition of CNTs considerably affects the compressive and flexural strength geopolymer samples. The influence of CNTs on microstructure was examined using mercury intusion porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy.
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Research of effective use and activation of activ concrete additions
Mikhailova, Olesia ; Ťažký, Tomáš (referee) ; Hela, Rudolf (advisor)
The theoretical part describes the admixtures that are used in cement replacement. Here also summarizes the findings on the influence of granulomentry, grain shape and fineness of admixtures on the density of the cement matrix. The practical part is experimentally verified the influence of fineness admixtures and grain size on the mechanical properties of concrete. Also, the rheological properties of cement are compared with admixtures depending on the type and dosage and time.
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Verification of properties of concretes with nanoparticles
Pacltová, Klára ; Hela, Rudolf (referee) ; Bodnárová, Lenka (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with the influence of addition of carbon nanoparticles on cement composites. The theoretical part of the diploma thesis is focused on the research of information about carbon nanoparticles, more precisely about carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide. There are summarized methods of dispersing carbon nanotubes and their effects on cement composites. The practical part follows the theoretical part of the research. In the first phase, the correct technique of graphene oxide dispersion was verified. Subsequently, the effects of graphene oxide on the mechanical properties of cement mortars were verified. In the final phase of the diploma thesis, the knowledge gained from the previous part was verified on concrete samples.
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Thick-film sensors for electrochemical detection of species in aqueous solutions
Martynek, Daniel ; Adámek, Martin (referee) ; Prášek, Jan (advisor)
This work deals with the theory, principles and characteristics of electrochemical sensors, thick-film technology and electrodes used in electrochemistry. Methods for the detection of substances matters in solutions are discussed here. Main emphasis is given to differential pulse voltammetry and the influence of the method setup parameters to the measurement results. Experimentally, the work deals with the modification of thick-film working electrode with carbon nanotubes and subsequent activation of the electrode by nitric acid to increase the detection limit and the current response to selected heavy metals ions. Finally, the obtained results are compared with special commercial paste and discussed with the data state in literature.
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The use of micro and nanotechnology to develop ultra high strength and high performance concrete with special features
Vlč, Viktor ; Ťažký, Tomáš (referee) ; Hela, Rudolf (advisor)
The use of nanotechnology has become wide spread in all branches of science. Nanotechnology help us to understand microstructure and due to the world has started to produce new materials. One of many examples carbon nanotubes (CNTs). In diploma thesis I tried to find the way of successful introduction into concrete mixture. I was studying influence of CNTs and other nano particles and I was comparing them with referential samples (without CNTs). Also I tested the improvement of mechanical characteristics of concrete. The morphology of nano particles was studied using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The results show that introduction of nanoparticles to results in increasing strength and higher density. That is why High Performace Concrete so resistant and durable.
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Study of catalytic activity of ceramic perovskite materials for energy applications
Schlosser, Radek ; Cihlář, Jaroslav (referee) ; Cihlář, Jaroslav (advisor)
In this diploma thesis the preparation of ceramic catalytic materials was studied. They were studied by means of catalytic activity on powder samples and in a form of membrane as well. At first were multicomponent perovskite materials with the help of “glycine-nitride synthesis” synthesized. Two types of perovskite systems were prepared. First system was on the basis of nickelates LaNiO3 and the second one on the basis of cobaltites SmCoO3. Both of them were doped with aluminium and calcium. Ceramic powders were catalytic tested during reformed reaction. A part of powders was pressed with hydraulic biaxial press. Then the membranes were calcinated, sintered and polished. The membranes were tested to specify the catalytic activity. At first they were in hydrogen atmosphere reduced and afterwards came through the partial oxidation. The appearance of coke fibers on the surface was discussed.
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Study of concrete properties with nanoparticles
Michnová, Kamila ; Hela, Rudolf (referee) ; Bodnárová, Lenka (advisor)
This diploma thesis discusses the basics of nanotechnology as a science and nanotechnology of concrete. Additionally, it describes carbon nanotubes and the possibilities of their dispersion using high shear mixing and sonication. This thesis further provides findings about ultrasonic dispersion parameters and characteristics of materials with the addition of carbon nanotubes. The experimental of part of this thesis focuses on the possibility of dispersing carbon nanotubes, deals with the issue of incorporating carbon nanotubes into the concrete matrix and describes its effects on the final properties of concrete. It has been observed to which extent the carbon nanotubes may affect selected physico-mechanical properties and durability of concrete.
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Electrochemical biosensor for the study of DNA methylation
Petrula, Jakub ; Hrdý, Radim (referee) ; Hynek, David (advisor)
This bachelor’s thesis deals with design and optimalisation of custom biosensor for detection of methylated DNA. Teoretical part explains the mechanism and importance of DNA methylation. Next section describes analytical methods used in connection with DNA methylation and some basic direct and indirect methods of detection. Final part is dedicated to experiment itself, which is divided into several sections. Section one deals witch modification of working electrode and optimalisation of detection method. Second section introduces two different ways of DNA methylation detection. First is based on direct detection and second one on detection through the biosensor. Final part shows determination of methylcytosine from sample based on analysing characteristic attributes of signal and numeric algorithm based on curve fitting.
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