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Plasma chemical deposition of thin polymer layers based on 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline and their diagnostics
Podzemná, Erika ; Horák, Jakub (referee) ; Mazánková, Věra (advisor)
Medical devices are often subject to the colonisation of bacteria, making it a prerequisite for infection in the patient's body. To prevent biofilm, the medical device can be covered with a thin layer of polymeric substance that has the ability to prevent biological fouling. In this work, was selected 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline as a precursor for the formation of thin polymer layers. In general, the oxazoline group is known for its antibacterial and biocompatible properties, which is the reason for choosing this substance. The main objective of this thesis was the deposition of thin polymer films, which are based on 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline, in surface dielectric barrier discharge under atmospheric pressure. The principle of thin layer formation on a teflon substrate is plasma polymerization. The preparation of the layers was followed by their characterization by several methods. Their physical and chemical properties were studied using SEM, FTIR, and by measuring the contact angles of the surface of the layers. Furthermore, the processes that take place in plasma, when there is an interaction of electrons and ions with the monomer molecule, were investigated. Ion mobility spectrometry and the crossed-beam ionization method were used for this measurement. The layers were also tested for their antibacterial and cytocompatible properties.
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Deposition and diagnostics of plasmachemical prepared thin polymer layers based on 2-methyl-2-oxazoline
Podzemná, Daniela ; Slavíček, Pavel (referee) ; Mazánková, Věra (advisor)
The deposition of thin polymer layers, which are antibacterial and cytocompatible at the same time, is one of the solutions to prevent infection when using biomaterials in biomedical applications. The formation of layers based on plasma polymerization in the surface dielectric barrier discharge, which was used in the presented work, seems promising in terms of time and financial simplicity. When we use the plasma polymerization method, it should be possible to create a layer containing such functional groups that will have the ability to repel unwanted bacterial contamination. The analyte used in this work to form such layers is the monomer 2-methyl-2-oxazoline. Plasma polymerization of this substance produces polyoxazolines, which are known for their antibacterial and cytocompatible properties. Part of the work also deals with polytetrafluoroethylene, which in our case is substrate for deposition. The subject of the experimental work was the subsequent characterization of the layers using biological diagnostic methods, which were antibacterial tests and cytocompatibility tests in vitro. The physico-chemical properties of the layers were investigated using SEM, FT-IR and the surface free energy determination method. The experimental part also included the study of interactions of electrons and ions with molecules taking place in the plasma.
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The Effect of temperature treatment TiO2 nanoparticles on antibacterial properties
Bytesnikova, Z. ; Valeckova, V. ; Švec, P. ; Richtera, L. ; Šmerková, K. ; Vítek, Petr ; Adam, V.
The synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) under various temperature treatments was described and TiO2 NPs was subsequently tested as an antibacterial agent. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, Dynamic light scattering (DLS) were used to confirm structure of TiO2 NPs and detect differences between individual batches treated with different temperature. Antibacterial properties were tested on Escherichia coli (E. coli). TiO2 NPs as photocatalyst was incubated with bacterial cells under ambient light. Changes in temperature treatment can affect diameter size and crystal structure of TiO2 NPs as well as its antibacterial properties.
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Carbon nanomaterials and their interactions with bacteria
Jurková, Blanka ; Beranová, Jana (advisor) ; Kuthan, Martin (referee)
Recently, carbon nanomaterials gain attention especially for their interesting, often unique, properties. They can be used in wide range of applications, such as electronics, optics, cosmetics, solar cells, construction materials, air filters, polishing materials, protective coatings and dry lubricants. Whereas their physical and chemical attributes have already been intensively examined, the research on their effects on living organisms is still at the preliminary stage. This work is focused on the interactions of carbon nanomaterials, namely graphene, fullerene, carbon nanotubes and nanodiamonds, with bacterial cells and their antibacterial and antiadhesive properties. The mechanisms of the toxic action of carbon nanomaterials against bacteria include damage of outer cell structures as a consequence of the direct contact with a nanomaterial, impairment of bacterial metabolism or reactive oxygen species production. Exact understanding of the processes that take place between bacterial cell and carbon nanomaterials can contribute to the research on their medical applications and ecological recycling in the future.
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