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Introduction to nanosciences and nanotechnologies

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Course Unit Code651-2075/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated6 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
DVO54prof. RNDr. Richard Dvorský, Ph.D.
LES05Prof. Mgr. Jana Kukutschová, Ph.D.
Summary
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Students will achieve fundamental overview on nanomaterials and nanotechnologies, understand basic principles and characteristics of new phenomena and objects at nanoscale. Students become acquainted with current application trends and vision of the study programe Nanotechnology will be outlined.
Course Contents
1. History of nanoscience and nanotechnology
2. Nanoworld and its specific properties compared to macroworld - origination and occurance of nanostructures
3. Fundamental types of nanostructures and their specific properties
4. Fundamental methods for properties study of nanomaterials
5. Spontaneous genesis of nanostructures and its impact on the environment
6. Inspiration by natural nanomaterials - biomimetics
7. Applications of nanomaterials in health protection
8. Potential of technological usage of nanostructures
9. Applications of nanomaterials in biomedicine
10. Applications of nanomaterials in electronics
11. Applications of nanomaterials in energy
12. Applications of nanomaterials in environmental protection
13. Applications of nanomaterials in civil engineering
14. Future trends in futher development of nanotechnologies
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
1. Ch. P. Poole, Jr., F. J. Owens: Introduction to nanotechnology, 2003 by John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471 -07935-9 (cloth) https://ia802907.us.archive.org/21/items/introduction-to-nanotechnology_202005/Introduction%20to%20Nanotechnology.pdf
2. L. H. Madkour: Introduction to Nanotechnology (NT) and Nanomaterials (NMs) - Nanoelectronic Materials, Fundamentals and Applications, Springer Nature 2019, ISBN 978-3-030-21620-7, https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-21621-4_1
3. R. Dvorsky, L. Svoboda, J. Bednář: NANOPARTICLES, preparation, properties, interactions, SELF-ORGANIZATION Springer Nature (2022) ISBN 978-3-030-89143-5, https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030891435
1. L. Kolářová: Úvod do nanovědy a nanotechnologií, UPOL 2014, ISBN 978-80-244-4179-5, http://mofychem.upol.cz/KA4/Nanotechnologie.pdf
2. R. Dvorsky, L. Svoboda, J. Bednář: NANOPARTICLES, preparation, properties, interactions, SELF-ORGANIZATION Springer Nature (2022) ISBN 978-3-030-89143-5, https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030891435
Recommended Reading:
1. G. L. HORNYAK: Fundamentals of nanotechnology. Boca Raton: CRC Press, c2009. ISBN 978-1-4200-4803-2.
1. J. Hosek: Úvod do nanotechnologie, ČVUT 2010, ISBN 978-80-01-04555-8, http://www.nanomaterialy.cz/storage/Hosek_Nanotechnologie_2010.pdf
2. O. Zítka: Moderní nanotechnologie na počátku 21. století, VUT v Brně a Mendelova univerzita v Brně, http://web2.mendelu.cz/af_239_nanotech/data/soubory/kniha_nanoteam.pdf
3. G. L. HORNYAK: Fundamentals of nanotechnology. Boca Raton: CRC Press, c2009. ISBN 978-1-4200-4803-2.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Seminars, Individual consultations, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit40 21
        ExaminationExamination60 30