Course detail

Nanotechnology

FCH-MC_NANAcad. year: 2025/2026

First, the students are introduced into nanotechnology within 3 lessons. Then, they choose an offered topic that can be found in another part “Osnova” and prepare presentation for 15 min. Finally, every student presents the chosen topic, answers all questions during a discussion with teacher and other students. The student discusses the topics presented by other students.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Entry knowledge

Basic chemistry and physics.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The rating is based on quality of presentation, answering the questions, and activity in discussion about other topics.
Participation at all presentations is obligatory for all students.

Aims

A basic orientation in rapidly developing nanotechnologies is the aim of this lecture.
Students acquire basic knowledge about nanotechnologies, characterization and application of nanostructured materials.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

B. Bhushan, Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology, Springer 2003 (CS)
C.P. Poole, F.J. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley-Interscience 2003 (CS)
J.Y. Ying, Nanostructured Materials, Academic Press 2001 (CS)
M. DiVentra, S. Evoy, J.R. Heflin, Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology, Kluwer 2004 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_CHTM Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme NKCP_CHTM Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to nanotechnologies, choice of topics
2. Nanotechnology and nanomaterials
3. Use of nanomaterials, risks
4. Presentation of selected topics: Micro/nanotechnology techniques, Nanolithography
5. Techniques of self-organization and self-organization, Imprint Techniques
6. Materials for micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems, Nanoelectromechanical Systems (MEMS / NEMS)
7. Fullerenes, Carbon nanotubes, Graphene
8. Nanowires, Nanocomposites, Quantum wells, wires and dots
9. Organic and polymeric nanostructures, dendrimers
10. Molecular electronics, Organic optoelectronic nanostructures, Photonic crystals
11. Hard nanocomposite layers, Biomimetic nanostructures, Biomolecular motors
12. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Force microscopy (AFM, EFM, MFM), Near-field optical microscopy (SNOM), Probes in scanning microscopy
13. 2D materials for photonics, Molecular nanotechnology, DNA nanotechnology, Artificial cells

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.