Course detail

Thin polymer films and polymer surfaces

FCH-DCO_TPVAcad. year: 2011/2012

Terminology; liquid phase deposition: Langmuir-Blodgett films, self-assembled films, casting methods; chemical vapor deposition: plasma polymerization, sputtering, laser-enhanced CVD, vacuum evaporation; modification of polymer surfaces: physical modifications, chemical modifications; thin film characterization: film thickness and deposition rate, structural analysis of thin films and polymer surfaces, chemical analysis of thin films and polymer surfaces; mechanical, electrical and optical properties of thin polymer films; application of thin polymer films and modified polymer surfaces.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science (ÚCHM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Advanced technologies and analyses of thin polymer films.

Prerequisites

An introduction to thin films.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Entrance written test and oral exam.

Course curriculum

Film deposition techniques
Film growth
Structural analyses of films
Chemical analysis of films
Film properties

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Advanced technologies and analyses for thin polymer films and polymer surfaces.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Optional attendance at lectures.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

A. Ulman: Ultrathin Organic Films, , 0 (CS)
F. Garbassi: Polymer Surfaces, , 0 (CS)
N. Inagaki: Plasma Surface Modification and Plasma Polymerization, , 0 (CS)

Recommended reading

L. Eckertová (editor): Metody analýzy povrchů: Elektronová spektroskopie, , 0 (CS)
L. Eckertová: Fyzika tenkých vrstev, , 0 (CS)
L. Eckertová, L. Frank (editoři): Metody analýzy povrchů: Elektronová mikroskopie a difrakce, , 0 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DPCP_MCH Doctoral

    branch DPCO_MCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme DKCP_MCH Doctoral

    branch DKCO_MCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

0 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Vladimír Čech, Ph.D.