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Ordered and disordered arrays of colloidal nanoparticles for biomolecule detection
Ligmajer, Filip ; Rezek, Bohuslav (referee) ; Kolíbal, Miroslav (advisor)
This thesis deals with guided self-assembly of gold nanoparticles from their colloidal solutions onto silicon substrates and possible employment of nanoparticles for detection of biomolecules. It was found that by adjustment of solution pH and surface chemistry modification by means of electron beam irradiation it is possible to facilitate nanoparticle deposition to patterns with almost single particle precision. Spectroscopic ellipsometry was then employed in analysis of self-assembled layers of nanoparticles and its combination with a theory of effective medium approximation has proven the ability to assess nanoparticle dimensions and volume fractions. By experiments with thiolated oligonucleotides it has been shown that using ellipsometry one can detect even with very subtle changes in nanoparticle environment caused by biomolecules, thus promising its possible use in the field of biodetection.
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Measurement of extinction spectra of optically trapped plasmon nano-particles
Flajšmanová, Jana ; Jonáš,, Alexander (referee) ; Brzobohatý, Oto (advisor)
This thesis deals with the dark-field imaging and the optical spectroscopy of optically trapped plasmonic nanoparticles. The optical trapping and the characterization of a single particle or multiple nanoparticles as well are demonstrated. The number of the optically trapped particles can be estimated from the dark-field scattering intensity. Experiments show the presence of the interparticle coupling among trapped metallic nanoparticles which has not been observed in case of dielectric particles. The scattering spectra of the plasmonic nanoparticles were compared with theoretical models based on the Mie theory and the Discrete dipole approximation.
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Preparation and application of metal and semiconductor nanostructures
Hrubý, Jakub ; Kolíbal, Miroslav (referee) ; Šimšíková, Michaela (advisor)
Tato práce se zabývá teoretickými základy přípravy, charakterizace a možnými aplikací nanostruktur. V experimentální části je nastíněna syntéza a charakterizace nanostruktur. Ušlechtilé kovy jsou zastoupeny zlatem a stříbrem. Oxid zinečnatý jakožto II--VI polovodič a kompozit oxidu zinečnatého a oxidu měďnatého byly také syntetizovány bottom-up metodou. Připravené částice tvořily různé tvary, jako například kuličky, tyčinky, dlaždičky a takzvané nanokytičky. Částice byly posléze charakterizovány. Optickou mikroskopií byl proveden přibližný odhad morfologie. Skenovací elektronový mikroskop byl použit pro detailní pohled do struktury vzorku. Další charakterizační metody jako fotoluminiscence a absorbance byly využity u CuO/ZnO kompozitu.
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Interaction of metallic nanoparticles and fast electrons
Konečná, Andrea ; Tyc, Tomáš (referee) ; Dub, Petr (advisor)
Scanning transmission electron microscopy is one of the essential techniques suitable not only for imaging of nanostructures, but also for various kinds of spectroscopy and, as it was recently demonstrated, nanomanipulation. In this thesis, we deal with an interaction of fast electrons and metallic spherical nanoparticles, specifically aluminium and gold nanospheres. First, we present both analytical and numerical calculations of electron energy loss spectra and their analysis for different parameters. The main part of the thesis is devoted to theoretical calculations of forces acting on the nanosphere due to the electron passing in its close proximity. Based on our novel results revealing a time evolution of the mechanical force, we also propose a possible mechanism responsible for the nanoparticle movement in electron microscopes.
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Measurement of extinction spectra of optically trapped plasmon nano-particles
Flajšmanová, Jana ; Jonáš,, Alexander (referee) ; Brzobohatý, Oto (advisor)
This thesis deals with the dark-field imaging and the optical spectroscopy of optically trapped plasmonic nanoparticles. The optical trapping and the characterization of a single particle or multiple nanoparticles as well are demonstrated. The number of the optically trapped particles can be estimated from the dark-field scattering intensity. Experiments show the presence of the interparticle coupling among trapped metallic nanoparticles which has not been observed in case of dielectric particles. The scattering spectra of the plasmonic nanoparticles were compared with theoretical models based on the Mie theory and the Discrete dipole approximation.
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Interaction of metallic nanoparticles and fast electrons
Konečná, Andrea ; Tyc, Tomáš (referee) ; Dub, Petr (advisor)
Scanning transmission electron microscopy is one of the essential techniques suitable not only for imaging of nanostructures, but also for various kinds of spectroscopy and, as it was recently demonstrated, nanomanipulation. In this thesis, we deal with an interaction of fast electrons and metallic spherical nanoparticles, specifically aluminium and gold nanospheres. First, we present both analytical and numerical calculations of electron energy loss spectra and their analysis for different parameters. The main part of the thesis is devoted to theoretical calculations of forces acting on the nanosphere due to the electron passing in its close proximity. Based on our novel results revealing a time evolution of the mechanical force, we also propose a possible mechanism responsible for the nanoparticle movement in electron microscopes.
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Ordered and disordered arrays of colloidal nanoparticles for biomolecule detection
Ligmajer, Filip ; Rezek, Bohuslav (referee) ; Kolíbal, Miroslav (advisor)
This thesis deals with guided self-assembly of gold nanoparticles from their colloidal solutions onto silicon substrates and possible employment of nanoparticles for detection of biomolecules. It was found that by adjustment of solution pH and surface chemistry modification by means of electron beam irradiation it is possible to facilitate nanoparticle deposition to patterns with almost single particle precision. Spectroscopic ellipsometry was then employed in analysis of self-assembled layers of nanoparticles and its combination with a theory of effective medium approximation has proven the ability to assess nanoparticle dimensions and volume fractions. By experiments with thiolated oligonucleotides it has been shown that using ellipsometry one can detect even with very subtle changes in nanoparticle environment caused by biomolecules, thus promising its possible use in the field of biodetection.
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Preparation and application of metal and semiconductor nanostructures
Hrubý, Jakub ; Kolíbal, Miroslav (referee) ; Šimšíková, Michaela (advisor)
Tato práce se zabývá teoretickými základy přípravy, charakterizace a možnými aplikací nanostruktur. V experimentální části je nastíněna syntéza a charakterizace nanostruktur. Ušlechtilé kovy jsou zastoupeny zlatem a stříbrem. Oxid zinečnatý jakožto II--VI polovodič a kompozit oxidu zinečnatého a oxidu měďnatého byly také syntetizovány bottom-up metodou. Připravené částice tvořily různé tvary, jako například kuličky, tyčinky, dlaždičky a takzvané nanokytičky. Částice byly posléze charakterizovány. Optickou mikroskopií byl proveden přibližný odhad morfologie. Skenovací elektronový mikroskop byl použit pro detailní pohled do struktury vzorku. Další charakterizační metody jako fotoluminiscence a absorbance byly využity u CuO/ZnO kompozitu.
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Production of nanoparticles utilizing water stabilized plasma
Bertolissi, Gabriele ; Brožek, Vlastimil ; Chráska, Tomáš ; Mušálek, Radek ; Neufuss, Karel ; Mastný, L. ; Sofer, Z.
Water stabilized plasma torch (WSP®) generates plasma jet with max. plasma velocity in the nozzle exit 7000m/s and temperature of 25000-30000 K. Reactants injected into the plasma jet undergo complicated radical reactions. Interaction of plasma with injected reactants depends on energy settings of the WSP plasma torch and lasts from 5 to 10 ms. Droplets of inorganic compound solution are fed to the plasma jet by pressurized spray nozzle device. Compounds of AgI,AlIII,TiIV,PtIV,VV, and CrVI undergo decomposition in the extremely high plasma temperature and the decomposed products are collected in liquid separators. Size of the produced nanoparticles in unsettled fraction is from 10 to 200 nm and depends primarily on concentration of inputting aerosol particles. In the case of 15 seconds reaction time and use of saturated solutions at 20°C, one can obtain colloidal solutions with silver, platinum, alumina, titania, vanadia, and chromia nanoparticles in concentrations of 3 to 180mg
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Aerosol Nanoparticles Formed during Plasma Deposition
Ždímal, Vladimír ; Moravec, Pavel ; Doležal, B. ; Brožek, Vlastimil ; Neufuss, Karel
Results of pilot-plant experiments on a plasmatron WSPR constructed at the Institute of IPP AS CR are shown in this paper, dealing with plasma deposition of the ultrafine and fine aerosol fractions of some metallic materials. In this work we concentrated on its side-product investigating the ultrafine particles released during the process into the aerosol phase. The aerosol particle size distribution was studied in a near real time using the state-of-the-art aerosol spectrometers operated by the ICPF AS CR. It was verified that these instruments are able to take aerosol samples in the close vicinity of a high-temperature plasma and still provide sensible results. In the present work we discussed the possibility to produce aerosol nanoparticles of a defined composition and properties by the plasmatron technique.
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