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Fundamentals of nanotechnology

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Course Unit Code542-0519/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type B
Level of Course Unit *Second 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
DED0024doc. Ing. Mgr. Kateřina Peterek Dědková, Ph.D.
Summary
Within the course, basic terms and definitions in the field of Nanotechnology, classification of nanomaterials, chemical and physical properties and methods of preparation will be studied. Furthermore, applications of nanomaterials, their toxicological effects and negative impact on the environment will be studied. In the content of the course a discussion on legislation related to nanotechnologies will also be.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the fundamentals of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials. They will acquire knowledge that will enable them to understand the broader context and possible applications in the studied field.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to nanotechnologies and nanomaterials, history of nanotechnologies.
2. Basic terms and definitions, legislation
3. Classification of nanomaterials
4. Structure and basic properties of nanomaterials
5. Synthesis of nanomaterials "top-down"
6. Bottom-up synthesis of nanomaterials
7. Physical methods of preparation of nanomaterials
8. Chemical methods of nanomaterials preparation
9. Characterization of nanomaterials - chemical methods of analysis
10. Characterization of nanomaterials - phase and structure analysis
11. Application of nanomaterials
12. Toxicology of nanomaterials
13. Influence of nanomaterials on the environment. Legislation and sustainable development
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
NATELSON, D. Nanostructures and Nanotechnology, 2015, Cambridge University Press, pp. 639, ISBN: 0521877008.
PRASAD, M., KUMAR, V., KUMAR, M. Nanotechnology, 2017, Springer Verlag, Singapore, pp. 344, ISBN: 9811046778.
VOLLATH, D. Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications 2nd Edition, 2013, Wiley-VCH; 2 edition, pp. 386, ISBN: 978-3527333790.
DIALLO, M. S., FROMER, N. A., JHON, M. S. Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development, 2016, Springer International Publishing AG, pp. 404, ISBN: 3319381199.

NATELSON, D. Nanostructures and Nanotechnology, 2015, Cambridge University Press, pp. 639, ISBN: 0521877008.
PRASAD, M., KUMAR, V., KUMAR, M. Nanotechnology, 2017, Springer Verlag, Singapore, pp. 344, ISBN: 9811046778.
VOLLATH, D. Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications 2nd Edition, 2013, Wiley-VCH; 2 edition, pp. 386, ISBN: 978-3527333790.
DIALLO, M. S., FROMER, N. A., JHON, M. S. Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development, 2016, Springer International Publishing AG, pp. 404, ISBN: 3319381199.

Recommended Reading:
RICKERBY, D. Nanotechnology for Sustainable Manufacturing, 2014, CRC Press, pp. 316, ISBN: 978148221482.
GOGOTSI, Y. Nanomaterials Handbook, 2017, CRC Press, pp. 712, ISBN: 9781498703062.
Murty, B.S., Shankar, P., Raj, B., Rath, B.B., Murday, J. Textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 244, ISBN: 978-3-642-28029-0.
ISO/TS 80004 series. Nanotechnologies-Vocabulary-Part: 1-13.
RICKERBY, D. Nanotechnology for Sustainable Manufacturing, 2014, CRC Press, pp. 316, ISBN: 978148221482.
GOGOTSI, Y. Nanomaterials Handbook, 2017, CRC Press, pp. 712, ISBN: 9781498703062.
MURTY, B.S., SHANKAR, P., RAJ, B., RATH, B.B., MURDAY, J. Textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 244, ISBN: 978-3-642-28029-0.
TECHNICKÉ NORMY, ČSN, třída 0120 - Nanotechnologie.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials
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
        CreditCredit33 17
        ExaminationExamination67 18