Course detail
Introduction to the Advanced Materials and Technologies
FCH-BC_UPMTAcad. year: 2025/2026
An overview of advanced materials and technologies that are actually solved at the Institute of material chemistry and in which the topics of bachelor's theses, in the study program Chemistry and Materials Technology, are profiled.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
2
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Basic knowledge of the inorganic and the physical chemistry.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
For the successful passing of the course, it is required to obtain at least 50% points from the final credit test. Individual themes are published on the LMS Moodle e-learning system.
The attendance is not controlled.
The attendance is not controlled.
Aims
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with individual topics in the field of material chemistry, which reflects the scientific and applied intention of the Institute of materials chemistry.
Basic awareness of types of the materials, their properties and basic applications.
Knowledge of polymer, silicate and metallic materials that will benefit in the following narrow-profile courses.
Basic awareness of types of the materials, their properties and basic applications.
Knowledge of polymer, silicate and metallic materials that will benefit in the following narrow-profile courses.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Hanykýř V., Kutzendörfer J., Technologie keramiky, VEGA Praha (CS)
Hlaváč J., Základy technologie silikátů, SNTL Praha (CS)
Jonšta, Z., Nauka o kovech II, VŠB-TU, Ostrava (CS)
M. Ohring, Materials Science of Thin Films, Academic Press (CS)
Mleziva, J., Šňupárek, J., Polymery-výroba, struktura, vlastnosti a použití, Sobotáles Praha (CS)
Pouchlý, J., Fyzikální chemie makromolekulárních a koloidních soustav, VŠHT Praha (CS)
Hlaváč J., Základy technologie silikátů, SNTL Praha (CS)
Jonšta, Z., Nauka o kovech II, VŠB-TU, Ostrava (CS)
M. Ohring, Materials Science of Thin Films, Academic Press (CS)
Mleziva, J., Šňupárek, J., Polymery-výroba, struktura, vlastnosti a použití, Sobotáles Praha (CS)
Pouchlý, J., Fyzikální chemie makromolekulárních a koloidních soustav, VŠHT Praha (CS)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Polymers for biomedical applications
2. Polymers modified by reactive extrusion
3. Materials based on biopolymers
4. Methods of evaluation of structure and properties of polymeric materials
5. Polymer composites
6. Natural and secondary silicate raw materials
7. Ceramic materials
8. Geopolymers and alkaline activated materials
9. Macrodefect-free composites and high-grade concrete
10. Bioactive inorganic materials
11. Magnesium alloys
12. Chemical engineering in material technologies
13. Thin films
2. Polymers modified by reactive extrusion
3. Materials based on biopolymers
4. Methods of evaluation of structure and properties of polymeric materials
5. Polymer composites
6. Natural and secondary silicate raw materials
7. Ceramic materials
8. Geopolymers and alkaline activated materials
9. Macrodefect-free composites and high-grade concrete
10. Bioactive inorganic materials
11. Magnesium alloys
12. Chemical engineering in material technologies
13. Thin films