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Dr. Miroslav Šlouf
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SEM Microscopy of Polymer Systems in the Solid State
The training will briefly review basics of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and microanalysis (EDX). In the second part, the elements of processing of SEM micrographs (adjusting contrast, inserting scale, measuring object sizes) and EDX spectra (qualitative and quantitative analysis) will be shown. In the last and the main part of the training, the participants will see how to work with the simplest SEM microscope of the Institute in two simplest modes: secondary electron imaging (SE imaging) and backscattered electron imaging (BSE imaging). For more interested participants, it will be possible to pass more intensive training after which they will be able to visualize their samples themselves (with the support and guidance of the staff of the Department of Polymer Morphology).
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Dr. Jiří Brus
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of Polymers
Demonstration of experiments in the laboratory of NMR solid state spectroscopy.
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Dr. Ivana Šeděnková
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Modern Methods in Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy
The workshop on vibrational spectroscopy is focused on the practical aspects of the particular techniques. The suitable methods of FTIR and/or Raman spectroscopy will be discussed for various types of samples (powders, films, bulk samples, melts, solutions, etc.) together with the sample preparation and limitation of the methods. Illustration of the spectra interpretation and data evaluation will be presented and the possible outputs of the vibrational spectroscopy measurements will be reflected. After the workshop, participants should be able to comprehend the range of potential techniques of vibrational spectroscopy and understand the requirements on the sample preparation.
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Dr. Sviatoslav Hladysh
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Biomaterial Surface Properties: Wettability, Contact angle, Surface Energy
The workshop is focused on thermodynamic characterization of polymer surfaces, mainly for the applications in the area of tissue engineering, using contact angle measurement. Besides theoretical background of surface energy, the Young equation, wettability and relevant phenomenon will be discussed. Furthermore, the Sessile drop method for contact angle measurement will be demonstrated on the surfaces coated by biocompatible polymers. The results will be compared with respect to the character of the analyzed surface.
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Dr. Tomáš Riedel
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Surface Plasmon Resonance
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Dr. Krysztof Tadyszak
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Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy
The workshop consists of practical demonstration of the selected ESR samples in the laboratory.
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