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This internship at the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, MUNI, offers students the opportunity to participate in the development and characterization of novel nanocomposite materials based on few-layer graphene and metallic nanoparticles. These nanocomposites will be synthesized in a single step via gas-phase microwave plasma synthesis at atmospheric pressure. Exceptional properties of these materials include enhanced thermal and electrical conductivity, as well as resistance to oxidation at high temperatures.
During the internship, the student will be involved in the preparation of these materials through hydrocarbon decomposition and ablation of metallic electrodes using microwave plasma discharge at atmospheric pressure in argon. The resulting nanocomposites will be analyzed using advanced techniques such as electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
What Will the Internship Involve?
- Preparation of graphene-based nanocomposites in a microwave plasma reactor at atmospheric pressure
- Study of the influence of discharge parameters on the properties of the resulting nanocomposite materiál
- Analysis using electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
- Investigation of thermal stability using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
- Measurement of electrical conductivity using the four-point probe method
Skills You’ll Need:
- Interest in nanomaterials and plasma technologies
- Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, or materials science
- Willingness to learn and experiment
- Independence and attention to detail
What We Offer:
- Participation in research on advanced functional nanomaterials
- Flexible working hours
- Access to modern analytical methods and laboratory equipment
- Expert supervision and mentoring
Want to work with the thinnest yet strongest material in the world? Start with graphene.
