Nanotechnology

Lecturer:

Tutor:

Supervisor:

Department of Natural Sciences

Synopsis:

Lectures prepared by leading Czech experts from various academician institutions

and universities. Introduction to nanotechnology, analytical instrumentation -

scanning microscopy, electron microscopy, nanoparticles, thin films and nano- ,

polymeric nanocomposites, nanostructures and nanoelectronics, carbon

nanostructures, biosensors, nanowires, nanomedicine, risks of nanotechnologies,

methods for synthesis of nanoparticles and nanostructures, engineering of

nanoparticles, present applications of nanotechnologies, etc. The lectures will

completed as textbook.

Requirements:

Knowledges covering the extent of the course.

Syllabus of lectures:

1.Introduction to nanotechnologies

2.Methods of synthesis of nanoparticles and nanowires

3.Analytical instrumentation - scanning microscopy

4.Analytical instrumentation - electron microscopy and XRD

5.Nanoparticles

6.Thin films and nanotechnology

7.Polymeric nanocomposites

8.Nanostructures and nanoelectronics

9.Carbon nanostructures

10.Sensors, labs - on - the - chip

11.Nanowires and nanotextiles

12.nanomedicine, risks of nanotechnology

13.Engineering of nanostructures and nanoparticles - viruses

14.Conclusion

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

The goal is to get closer to basic research of nanoscience and nanotechnlogy, including applications. The branch of nanotechnologies is specified with the focus on analytical tools of nanotechnologies, nanopowders, nanocomposites, nanocrystalline layers, semidonducting nanostructures and nanoelectronics, carbon nanostructures, sensors, nanowires, nanomedicine and risk sof nanotechnologies.

Study materials:

[1] Robert A.Freitas Jr. Nanomedicine Volume I: Basic Capabilities;

[2] Robert A.Freitas Jr. Nanomedicine Volume IIA: Biocompatibility

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Navazující magisterský studijní obor Přístroje a metody pro biomedicínu - prezenční v angličtině (compulsory elective course)