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This course provides an overview on the characterization methods for nanoparticles, nanocrystalline and nanoporous materials.
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Students will be able to: correctly use all concepts related to nanoparticle size and shape, correctly interpret size distributions, use the correct terminology for the presetation of results and understand the theoretical fundamentals of common characterzation methods to the degree necessary to take full advantage of the current special literature in the field. Last update: VED107 (26.08.2013)
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R - Bohren C. F., Huffman D. R.: Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2004. (ISBN 0-471-29340-7). R - Lowell S., Shields J. E. Thomas M. A., Thommes M.: Characterization of Porous Solids and Powders - Surface Area, Pore Size and Density. Kluwer, Dordrecht 2004. (ISBN 1-4020-2302-2). R - Mittemeijer E. J., Scardi P. (eds.): Diffraction Analysis of the Microstructure of Materials. Springer, Berlin 2004. (ISBN 3-540-40519-4). R - Reist P. C.: Aerosol Science and Technology (second edition). McGrawHill, New York 1993. (ISBN 0-07-051882-3). Last update: Pabst Willi (01.08.2013)
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1. Size, shape and surface of nanoparticles, nanocrystallites and nanopores I: Introduction and definitions 2. Size, shape and surface of nanoparticles, nanocrystallites and nanopores II: Quantitative relations 3. Small particle statistics I: Empirical distributions and statistical parameters 4. Small particle statistics II: Analytical distribution functions, moments, moment ratios 5. Laser diffraction I: Theory (from the Maxwell equations to Mie theory) 6. Laser diffraction II: Practical use and possibilities of applications 7. Dynamic and electrophoretic light scattering (DLS and ELS): Theory and practice 8. Microscopic image analysis 9. Gas adsorption methods for particles and porous materials 10. Mercury porosimetry 11. XRD grain size from line broadening (traditional and modern methods) 12. Small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering (SAXS, SANS) 13. Thermoporometry and other methods (PAS, NMR) 14. Nanofluids and aerosols Last update: VED107 (26.08.2013)
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Pabst W., Gregorová E.: Characterization of Particles and Particle Systems. VŠCHT Praha 2007 (accesssible via http://www.vscht.cz/sil/keramika/Characterization_of_particles/CPPS%20_English%20version_.pdf ). Last update: Pabst Willi (01.08.2013)
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Activity | Credits | Hours | ||
Účast na přednáškách | 1 | 28 | ||
Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi | 0.5 | 14 | ||
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování | 2 | 56 | ||
Účast na seminářích | 0.5 | 14 | ||
4 / 4 | 112 / 112 |
Coursework assessment | |
Form | Significance |
Regular attendance | 40 |
Examination test | 60 |