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This internship at the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, MUNI, offers students the opportunity to participate in experimental research on the modern synthesis of few-layer graphene in powder form. Gas-phase synthesis using microwave plasma discharge represents an environmentally friendly and efficient one-step method for producing high-quality powdered graphene. Graphene finds applications in materials research, for example in composites, batteries, electronics, sensors, filtration, and membranes.
The research focuses on the stability of atmospheric microwave argon plasma in the presence of hydrocarbons and the efficiency of the synthesis, with the so-called surface wave radiation zone playing a key role. During the internship, the student will experimentally influence this zone by adjusting the microwave power and the reactor shielding configuration. The work also includes plasma diagnostics and characterization of the synthesized materials using advanced analytical techniques.
What Will the Internship Involve?
- Working with atmospheric-pressure microwave discharge and adjusting experimental parameters and conditions
- Studying the radiation zone of the plasma wave and its influence on graphene synthesis through changes in power and reactor shielding configuration
- Plasma diagnostics using optical emission spectroscopy (OES)
- Characterization of the synthesized graphene (electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, XPS analysis)
Skills You’ll Need:
- Interest in plasma processes, materials research, and nanotechnology
- Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, or materials science
- Willingness to work in a laboratory environment and learn new techniques
- Independence and attention to detail
What We Offer:
- Flexible working hours adapted to your schedule and academic commitments
- Participation in research on modern technologies
- Expert supervision and mentoring
Want to work with the thinnest yet strongest material in the world? Start with graphene.
