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Self-sensing properties of alkali-activated slag composites under compressive loading
Míková, Maria ; Kusák, Ivo (referee) ; Rovnaník, Pavel (advisor)
Production of construction materials requires a large amount of energy. That can be decreased by using of waste materials. This thesis deals with the self-sensing properties of composites. It presents electrical properties of building materials and their measurement. In the experimental part, the influence of conductive fillers on the self-sensing properties of aluminosilicate composites was examined. Test cubes were made of alkali-activated slag with a content of graphite powder, carbon black, carbon fibers, steel fibers or carbon nanotubes. The fractional change in resistence during cyclic compressive loading was monitored.
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Carbon nanotubes utilization for fabrication of thick-film sensors electrodes
Polický, Jiří ; Adámek, Martin (referee) ; Prášek, Jan (advisor)
This work covers an area of heavy metals detection by miniaturized thick film sensors. Working electrode of these sensors was fabricated using thick film paste that was prepared as a nanocomposition of carbon nanotubes powder, suitable vehicle and a thinner. The response of fabricated electrodes to cadmium and lead ions was measured using differential pulse voltammetry in an acetate buffer solution using a three electrode sytem. The results were compared with the carbon electrode made from special commercial thick film polymer paste. Finally the possibility of working electrode surface activation with nitric acid and heavy metals on real biological sample detection is described here.
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Effect of curing conditions on the properties of alkali activated slag
Rypák, Peter ; Bayer, Patrik (referee) ; Rovnaník, Pavel (advisor)
Combination of fine ground granulated slag with proper alkaline activator gives alkali-activated slag – a material with remarkable properties. Theoretical part of the thesis deals with summarizing basic informations about alkali-activated slag, its properties, production and utilization. It also follows research devoted to effects of curing of alkali activated slag and shrinkage-reducing admixtures on its properties. Objective of the experimental part is to determine the influence of curing conditions on the mechanical properties and microstructure of alkali-activated slag. These properties are also monitored in alkali-activated slag with carbon nanotubes and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as an shrinkage-reducing admixtures.
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The issue of concrete resistance to high temperatures
Krejčík, Jakub ; Hela, Rudolf (referee) ; Bodnárová, Lenka (advisor)
Bachelor´s thesis deals with resistance of cement concrete to high temperatures. Theoretical part of bachelor´s thesis describes changes that occures in concrete at thermal loading and behavior of each component of concrete. Next there were discribed ways to improve resistance of concrete to high temperatures, by choosing the right component or by adding fibre reinforcement. In experimental part composites with bassalt and polypropylen fibre and with bassalt aggregates were tested. In these composites changes of compressive strenght and changes of density were mesured according to the thermal loading. Next individual fibre reinforcement polypropylen, celulose and bassalt fibres were exposed to the thermal loading and their changes were observed.
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Cellulose Nanofibers and Aerogel Materials
Salajková, Michaela ; Kalfus, Jan (referee) ; Jančář, Josef (advisor)
Tato diplomová práce se zabývá přípravou nových kompozitů na bázi mikrofibrilované celulozy a multi-walls carbon nanotubes (MFC/MWCNTs). Tři různé metody byly použity pro modifikaci MWCNTs. Byl zkoumán vliv použitých modifikací na kvalitu MWCNTs suspense. Dále byly připraveny kompozity obsahující MFC a MWCNTs a vliv MWCNTs na mechanické a elektrické vlastnosti a morfologii byl zkoumán. MWCNTs suspense byly charakterizovány za použití UV-VIS spektrofotometrie, Rastrovacího elektronového mikroskopu (SEM) a Termogravimetrické analýzy (TGA). Elektrické vlastnosti byly měřeny pomocí Keithly Electrometer/High Resistivity Meter. Mechanické vlastnosti v tahu byly měřeny za použití Miniature Materials Tester a pro studium morfologie byl použit SEM. Žádný významný vliv MWCNTs na mechanické vlastnosti nebyl pozorován. Hodnoty získané z měření rezistivity vykazují typický perkolační trend a výrazného snížení rezistivity bylo dosaženo přidáním 1 – 2 wt.% MWCNTs. Nicméně hodnoty se velice liší pro horní a spodní stranu téhož vzorku. Ze získaných výsledků vyplývá, že klíčovým krokem ke zdokonalení vlastností materiálu jsou dobrá suspense MWCNTs a také dosažení vzájemné kompatibility obou složek.
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The issue of the use of carbon nanotubes in cement composites
Pacltová, Klára ; Hela, Rudolf (referee) ; Bodnárová, Lenka (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with the analysis of the efficiency of carbon nanoparticles in cement composites. The theoretical part of the bachelor thesis is focused on the research of information about carbon nanotubes and their influence on cement composites. The practical part follows the research of the theoretical part, where is verified the effectiveness of carbon nanotubes in cement composites at different dosages.
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Effect of flexural loading on electrical properties of alkali-activated slag composites
Šimko, Lukáš ; Kusák, Ivo (referee) ; Rovnaník, Pavel (advisor)
Ordinary concrete is the most commonly used building material, but nowadays the requirements for low energy consumption, durability of structures together with their easy diagnostics as well as ecological production raises. This thesis deals with cement and aluminosilicate composites with content of conductive fillers, which allows to monitor the change in electrical properties, most commonly electrical resistance in dependence on mechanical stress. In the experimental part of the thesis, test beams were produced based on alkali-activated slag with content of carbon nanotubes, graphite powder, carbon black and carbon fibre. The beams were subjected to flexural loading in a three-point bending configuration and the shift in electrical resistance was monitored.
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Modification of electrochemical sensors working electrodes for biological substances detection
Weiss, Vojtěch ; Prášek, Jan (referee) ; Majzlíková, Petra (advisor)
The aim of this work is modification of working electrode surface of screen-printed electrochemical sensors using carbon nanotubes. General knowledge about sensors, their categorization, thick-film technology, properties, preparation and utilization of carbon nanotubes and selected electrochemical methods are reported in theoretical part. Three different methods of working electrodes modification with carbon nanotubes are described in the experimental part of the thesis. Furthermore characterization of modified and unmodified electrodes using cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy is presented. All results are summarized and discussed in the conclusion of this work.
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