Tato studie je zaměřena na základní výzkum tenkých vrstev plazmových polymerů a vliv depozičních podmínek na strukturu a vlastnosti jednotlivých vrstev a multivrstev připravených pomocí metody PE CVD. Jednotlivé vrstvy a multivrstvy a-SiC:H byly deponovány na křemíkové substráty z monomeru tetravinylsilanu (TVS) při různých výkonech v kontinuálním a pulzním režimu. Vrstvy byly rozsáhle zkoumány pomocí spektroskopické elipsometrie, nanoindentace, mikroskopie atomárních sil (AFM), rentgenové fotoelektronové spektroskopie (XPS), spektroskopie Rutherfordova zpětného rozptylu (RBS), rentgenové reflektivity, Fourierovy transformační infračervené spektroskopie (FTIR) a měření kontaktního úhlu, pro zjištění jejich optických, mechanických a chemických vlastností. Byl zkoumán a prokázán vliv depozičních podmínek na fyzikálně-chemické vlastnosti pp-TVS vrstev. Jednotlivé vrstvy byly v rámci po-depoziční úpravy vystaveny UV záření a byl zkoumán účinek stárnutí a vliv UV záření na jejich fyzikální a chemické vlastnosti. Multivrstevnaté struktury (plazmaticky polymerizované 2-vrstvy a 10-ti-vrstvy) s tloušťkou jednotlivých vrstev od 0,5 µm do 25 nm byly úspěšně deponovány a charakterizovány pomocí elipsometrické spektroskopie. Na základě získaných poznatků je možné připravit materiály s vlastnostmi upravenými podle požadavků pro využití v nanokompozitních aplikacích a optických zařízeních.

Title: In-flight modification of nanoparticles by chemically active plasma Author: Hana Libenská Department: Department of Macromolecular Physics Supervisor: Mgr. Jan Hanuš Ph.D., Department of Macromolecular Physics Abstract: This diploma thesis is focused on a fabrication of the iron nanoparticles using the gas aggregation source with a planar magnetron and their in flight modification by chemically active plasma. The modification of the nanoparticles is based on a radiofrequency glow discharge, that takes place right after the nanoparticles flew out of the gas aggregation source. Nanoparticles are prepared in an argon atmosphere in which a small amount of the n-hexane has been admixed. This n-hexane impurity caused an increase in a deposition rate and higher time stability. The modification takes place in a glow discharge containing a pure argon, or in the mixtures of argon with n-hexane, ethylendiamine, hydrogen or nitrogen. Prepared nanoparticles were characterized using the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and other techniques. The main aim of this work was to study the influence of the additional discharge on the iron nanoparticles. The chemical composition of the nanoparticles was measured immediatelly after their deposition without...

Title: Plasma treatment of porous structures Author: Mykhailo Vaidulych Department / Institute: Department of Macromolecular Physics Supervisor of the doctoral thesis: Prof. Assist. Jan Hanuš, Ph.D., Department of Macromolecular Physics Abstract: The thesis is focused on the implementation of low-temperature plasma for the modification of porous materials. Two main strategies are involved: functionalization through the deposition of functional nanocomposite coatings and low-pressure plasma etching. In the first case, a gas-phase step-by-step deposition process based on the combination of deposition of nanoparticles and thin films was developed to obtain super-wettable nanocomposite coatings on filtration membranes. It was shown that the deposition parameters of thin films and particles of plasma polymer can tune the wetting characteristic of the membranes whereas embedding copper nanoparticles endows them with antibacterial properties. As a result, highly efficient superhydrophobic/superoleophilic and smart superamphiphilic membranes were successfully fabricated for oil/water separation. Plasma processing in the atmosphere of argon, oxygen or nitrogen was utilized to modify hard metal/polymer nanocomposites (Ag/a-C:H) with potential to be used as functional coatings for bone implants. An anisotropic etching...

Title: Thin films of plasma polymers as stable supports for biomedical applications Author: Ivan Gordeev Institute: Charles University in Prague, Department of Macromolecular Physics Supervisor of the doctoral thesis: Doc. Ing. Andrey Shukurov, Ph.D, Charles University in Prague, Department of Macromolecular Physics. Abstract: Plasma polymers have been widely considered for use as bio-active coatings. In biomedicine, the surfaces that withstand accumulation of biofilms are of particular importance. This thesis is focused on development of new plasma-based methods for deposition of bio-resistant (non-fouling) plasma polymers. Poly(ethylene oxide) was the subject material. R.f. magnetron sputtering, plasma-assisted thermal vapour deposition and amplitude modulated atmospheric pressure surface dielectric barrier discharge were the methods adapted to fabricate thin films with tunable chemical composition, cross-link density and biological response. A new insight was gained into the processes of plasma polymerization as well as into composition/structure relationship and its effect on biological properties of resultant films. Keywords: plasma polymerization, PEO, 'non-fouling' properties, protein adsorption, cell adhesion

This master´s thesis is focused on the utilization of the sterilization effects of low temperature plasma towards the bacterial microorganisms that occur mainly on the human skin. The plasma sterilization process is fast efficient, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, cost-effective and safe for the operating staff as well as for the patient. Another advantage of using low temperature plasma is to support cell proliferation and wound healing. By combining these advantages, an effective method can be obtained, which would sterilize the wounds sparingly with regard to the surrounding healthy tissue and support the regeneration of the damaged tissue at the same time. In the experimental part, gram positive and gram negative bacteria were used to prove the sterilization effects with respect to different cell wall structure. Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes, which cause purulent skin inflammations, were used as gram-positive microorganisms. Serratia marcescens and Escherichia coli were selected from gram positive bacteria. These model organisms were inoculated at various concentrations on culture broths and treated by plasma at a distance of 1 mm from the agar surface. The microwave discharge was generated in argon at a power of 9 W, a gas flow rate of 5 l / min and water cooling to avoid thermal effects on the treated surface. Subsequently, model skin cells of HaCaT were exposed to low temperature plasma and tested for plasma cytotoxicity to demonstrate its healing effects. The obtained results make it possible to state that the sterilizing effects of low-temperature plasma in all tested gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial strains are verified in this work. Finally, tests were demonstrated using a suitable method of the treatment on human skin cells, where the safety and usefulness of the tested low-temperature plasma was demonstrated when applied to shorten the healing process.

Thesis in theoretical part is focused on the principle of spectroscopic ellipsometry and formation of thin films by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). In the experimental part we describe the deposition system, ellipsometer and mathematical evaluation of ellipsometric data, materials used for film formation and processing of the samples. Single-layer and multilayer structures of polymeric materials were prepared. We revealed that the optical properties of thin films are independent of film thickness. We also described the effect of the effective power and deposition gas mixture on optical properties of thin films.

Thesis is focused on plasma modification of materials. The work has the character of a search of available literature, especially the papers presented in impacted journals. The aim is to provide a broader overview of the subject. The first section describes the most commonly modified powdered materials. The second part is focused on the plasma modification, the reasons for its use, capabilities and benefits respectively and disadvantages of these processes. The following sections are devoted to plasma discharges, plasma reactors, aspects of plasma modification and companies engaged in production, or modification of powders. Each chapter is intended to provide an overview of the modified powder materials, processes within the plasma discharges, construction and use of plasma reactors, plasma modification of aspects and the market situation in the context of powdered materials and companies dealing with the plasma modification.

This diploma thesis deals with the ongoing research under the auspices of the Department of Applied Physics and Technics Faculty of Education, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, in which the author of the work was actively participated. The thesis is divided into theoretical and experimental part. The theoretical part contains information from natural polymers, especially cellulose, plasma technology and infrared spectrometry. The subject of the experimental part of the thesis is research that deals with the functionalization of cellulose using a microwave plasma discharge on the apparatus CX-22. In the present research was also conducted to process optimization of functionalization with the liquid precursor hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO).

This thesis deals with the plasma functionalization of nanofiber materials for biomedical applications. Nanofibers of SiO2 and PCL was functionalized using a microwave plasma in order to establish amine functional groups. The work includes theoretical assumptions selection of these materials, their properties and current use with emphasis on biomedical applications. The paper also presents the theoretical foundations of plasma technology, their principles and practical applications. The experimental part of the work includes the optimization of process parameters for each nanofiber materials, review hydrophilisation surface and material degradation through SEM and private functionalization. In conclusion outlines proposals for further action beyond the experiments of this work.

The diploma thesis deals with the deposition of layers of 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline monomer in a dielectric barrier discharge in a nitrogen atmosphere. The theoretical part describes polyoxazolines, dielectric barrier discharge, plasma polymerization and diagnostic methods that describe the characteristics of the prepared layers. The experimental part deals with the deposition of layers and the determination of physicochemical properties. Finally, the results are compared with layers that were made of 2-methyl-2-oxazoline.