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Sample preparation and their measurement by EDS methods
Kostelník, Tomáš ; Jaššo, Kamil (referee) ; Čudek, Pavel (advisor)
This bachelor´s thesis is focused on preparation and analysis of samples by energy dispersive spectroscopy using scanning electron microscopy. In the theoretical the main differences between environmental scanning electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy are described. There is also a description of basic knowledge regarding energy dispersive spectroscopy. The generation and detection of signals arising from the interaction of a beam of primary electrons with a sample is also explained, with emphasis on the description, generation and distribution of these signals. The experimental part is focused on sample preparation and analysis.
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Characterization of scanning transmission electron microscopy images of thin biological sections
Novotná, Veronika ; Nebesářová,, Jana (referee) ; Krzyžánek, Vladislav (advisor)
Diplomová práce popisuje fyzikální principy mikroskopů TEM, SEM a STEM spolu s jejich vhodností pro pozorování vzorků citlivých na elektrony, jako jsou zalévací média či biologické vzorky. Dále je popsána příprava vzorků pro STEM (TEM) a popis interakcí, ke kterým dochází mezi primárním elektronovým svazkem a vzorkem. Součástí práce je také pojednání o zpracování mikroskopických obrazů s podkapitolou o metodách kvantitativního porovnání obrazů ze STEM. Praktická část práce je zaměřena zejména na měření úbytku hmoty zalévacích médií (Epon, Spurr, LR White) způsobený primárním svazkem elektronů v nízkonapěťovém STEM. Ultratenké řezy několika tlouštěk byly zkoumány při různých nastaveních mikroskopu (urychlovací napětí, celková dávka, proud svazku, čištění povrchu vzorku a komory mikroskopu) a zobrazovacích módech (světlé a tmavé pole). Dále jsou zkoumány také biologické vzorky Krásnoočka štíhlého (Euglena gracilis) zalitého v pryskyřicích Epon a Spurr. Nasbírané snímky, vytvořené algoritmy a získané výsledky jsou diskutovány a zhodnoceny.
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Bone implants based on Fe
Bachmayer, Marek ; Vondrák, Jiří (referee) ; Sedlaříková, Marie (advisor)
This thesis deals with usage of metal materials in bone implats creation process. This work also includes information about structure and attributes of bones, body fluids and content of iron in human organism. Following part of the paper deals with osteosynthesis, therefore commonly used methods of treating bone defects. Next part of this bachelor’s thesis is discussing the issue of biomaterials, biocompatibility and biodegradability of metal materials. Sample preparion procedure and description of samples, electrochemical corrosion and microscopic observation is included altogether with a pictorial documentation at the last chapters of this paper.
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Measurement of the properties of solid and liquid fuels (biofuels)
Horák, Jakub ; Štelcl, Otakar (referee) ; Moskalík, Jiří (advisor)
Nowadays there are large numbers of standard methods for measuring the properties of fuels. With the increasing number of new methods to an already confusing issue of measurement of fuel becomes even more confusing. This thesis therefore deals with the measurement of the energy properties of solid and liquid fuels (biofuels). The introduction is carried out searches of solid and liquid fuels (biofuels). Search is focused on the description of each type of fuel, their properties and adjustments to the final form suitable for combustion. The next part deals with the sampling of fuel, which divides the sampling and preparation of samples for laboratory testing. The last section describes the methods of measurement of selected energy fuel properties and selects appropriate methods. Methods of measurement of selected properties is then checked in the laboratory.
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Production design of gas analyzer body using Direct metal laser sintering method
Říčan, Daniel ; Slaný, Martin (referee) ; Sedlák, Josef (advisor)
This master’s thesis deals with the possibility of manufacturing gas analyzer by Rapid Prototyping Technology and it with the method Direct Metal Laser Sintering. The theoretical part describes the current production of component in the Frentech Aerospace LLC and innovation with the DMSL method in the company Innomia Furthermore JSC. Then an analysis of the principle of single methods Rapid Prototyping, especially the method of Direct Metal Laser Sintering, is implemented. The aim of the experimental part is to compare the mechanical properties and material structures, conventional metallurgy and powder metallurgy. The thesis also contains a technical-economic evaluation comparing the manufacture of mechanical part by conventional and advanced additive technology.
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Scanning Electron Microscopy and its Applications for Sensitive Samples
Hrubanová, Kamila ; Nováček, Jiří (referee) ; Schröfel,, Adam (referee) ; Krzyžánek, Vladislav (advisor)
Předložená dizertační práce s názvem “Rastrovací elektronová mikroskopie a její aplikace pro senzitivní vzorky” pojednává o problematice rastrovací elektronové mikroskopie v kontextu instrumentálního a metodologického vývoje vedoucího k inovativnímu řešení, které je dobře aplikovatelné zejména v mikrobiologickém výzkumu. Součástí práce je rozprava o historii a současném stavu elektronové mikroskopie (EM) jakožto vědecké zobrazovací a analytické techniky, tato část se nachází v úvodních kapitolách. Nepopiratelný přínos EM v biologických a lékařských oborech je dokazován mnoha citovanými vědeckými publikacemi. Předložená dizertační práce přináší novinky z oblasti přípravy preparátů a kryogenní rastrovací elektronové mikroskopie (cryo-SEM) vyvinuté na pracovišti Ústavu přístrojové techniky AV ČR, v.v.i. v Brně. Jedná se především o návrhy a výrobu speciálních držáků vzorků a vývoj nových metodik v oblasti přípravy mikrobiologických preparátů vedoucích k nalezení optimálních parametrů jednotlivých procesů. V experimentální části se nachází ověření metodologických postupů při studiu hydratovaných a na elektronový svazek senzitivních preparátů. Následné srovnání různých přístupů na definovaném biologickém systému z oblasti mikrobiologie přispívá k rozšíření interpretace doposud známých výsledků. Mezi zkoumanými mikrobiologickými kmeny byly biofilm-pozitivní bakterie Staphylococcus epidermidis a kvasinky jako Candida albicans a Candida parapsilosis, jež jsou považovány za klinicky významné, protože se podílejí na vzniku závažných infekcí zejména u imunokompromitovaných pacientů. Dále byl studován vliv růstu biofilmu bakterie Bacillus subtilis na biodeteriorizaci a biodegradaci poly--kaprolaktonových fólií. Vývoj v oblasti cryo-SEM byl aplikován ve výzkumu mikrobů s biotechnologickým potenciálem, jako jsou např. Cupriavidus necator a Sporobolomyces shibatanus.
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Analysis of pesticides in the environment using the QuEChERS method
Vašinková, Alena ; Řezáčová, Veronika (referee) ; Mravcová, Ludmila (advisor)
This thesis focuses on pesticides in the environment, more specifically in cereals. Pesticides were monitored in various samples of cereals (barley, rye, oats, and wheat) within the thesis. The monitored substances were isolated in selected samples and concentrated using the QUECHERS method. Gas and liquid chromatography were used to determine pesticides. The theoretical part consists of the common types of pesticides, divided by the ease with which these substances into food and their impact on humans and environment. It also mentions current health protection legislation and environmental legislation.
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Review of In-situ and Ex-situ Techniques for Characterization of Li-ion Batteries
Klvač, Ondřej ; Kazda, Tomáš
This paper describes the analytical techniques andsample preparation methods used in in-situ and ex-situ investigationsof Li-ion batteries (LIBs). The introduction briefly describesthe current state of Li-ion batteries and their aging mechanisms.The article is further divided into a description of ex-situ and insitutechniques. Ex-situ techniques include a detailed descriptionof sample preparation for repeatable results using Broad IonBeam (BIB) polisher. In-situ techniques are described in theform of a report of selected published experiments. The paper isfurther extended with our experiments involving ex-situ analysesof cylindrical and flat cell types using BIB in planar modeand cross-section mode. In the case of in-situ experiments, thedesign of the cell inside the SEM chamber is described. Twoexperiments have been performed - on the surface of a MEMSchip, and also using a micromanipulator as a current collectorof the investigated electrode.
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Preparation of semiconductor samples for transmission electron microscopy
Bajo, Viktor ; Bukvišová, Kristýna (referee) ; Horák, Michal (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the preparation of samples from semiconductors for transmission electron microscopy. In the theoretical part, the most common methods of pre-preparation and finishing methods used to create ultrathin regions transparent to the electron beam of the microscope are generally described. This is followed by an overview of the experimental equipment used in the practical part for the actual sample preparation. I prepared two single crystal silicon samples, one by mechanical preparation followed by ion polishing, the other in the form of a lamella fabricated using a scanning electron microscope equipped with a focused ion beam. Mechanical preparation is significantly more time-consuming, is performed on several specialised instruments and risks destruction of the whole object under investigation. Preparation of the lamellae is relatively fast and allows a very small area of interest to be selected, leaving the rest of the sample intact but, on the other hand, requires at least basic skills in scanning electron microscopy. Both methods can be used to prepare good quality samples suitable for analysis in a transmission electron microscope. I have documented the whole procedure in the practical section that can serve as a guide for the preparation of these samples.
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Analysis of selected nutraceuticals by liquid chromatography
Ibrahim, Laureen Reda Youssef ; Jenčo, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Opletal, Lubomír (referee)
39 ABSTRACT Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department: Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany Candidate: Laureen Reda Youssef Ibrahim Supervisor: RNDr. Jaroslav Jenčo, Ph.D. Title of dissertation thesis: Analysis of selected nutraceuticals by liquid chromatography The extract obtained pellets of Humulus Lupulus L. var Columbus was subjected to a phytochemical study and isolation of its bitter acid constituents. The summary extract was separated into individual fractions by liquid-liquid extraction. After performing HPTLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS analysis, the fraction HL-Hex B was selected and purified further by preparative chromatography. A monocomponent pale yellow solid substance of lupulone was obtained after the final preparative separation. Based on instrumental analysis by reversed phase HPLC with core-shell particles, the analyte was compared to the extract of dietary supplement HopsVital where the presence of bitter acids in the supplement was shown. Key words: nutraceuticals, high performance liquid chromatography, sample preparation, modern stationary phases
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