NANOCON - International Conference on Nanomaterials - Research & Application

Conference Proceedings - NANOCON 2018

10th International Conference on Nanomaterials - Research & Application
October 17th - 19th 2018 / Hotel Voronez I, Brno, Czech Republic, EU
www.nanocon.eu
ISSN: 2694-930X
ISBN: 978-80-87294-89-5
Proceedings of the conference were published in Web of Science and Scopus.

Jubilee NANOCON International Conference

The international conference NANOCON took place in Brno on 17th - 19th October 2018 for the 10th time. More than three hundred attendees from 20 countries across the world listened over 70 lectures and could see 190 posters. Their common theme was nanomaterials and the latest advances in their research and application. The conference is the largest event of its kind organized in the Czech Republic.

Since the first year of the conference (2008), nanomaterial research has progressed dramatically. Over the last ten years, many breakthrough scientific discoveries have been achieved. We are witnesses of their continuing mass applications in industry, construction, IT technologies, medicine… Nanotechnology is facilitating so many diverse improvements like thinner and more durable flat panel displays, enhanced cathode materials for safer and longer life Li-ion batteries, sensors for medical testing or more humane and effective treatments for cancer patients.

This dynamic development of nanomaterial research has also been reflected in the NANOCON conference agenda, as well. Researchers in Brno presented results of their work relating the preparation, characterization of properties of nanomaterials and their applications in various sectors of the economy, including the environment. Monitoring and toxicity of nanomaterials as well as the influence of nanomaterials on health and environment have been also seriously discussed in the conference.

Amazing progress achieved particularly in research of antibacterial materials and products, targeted drug delivery, tissue engineering, magnetic resonance imaging, antitumor therapy, labelling and separation of cells motivated the Programme Committee to accentuate the topic of nanomedicine in the programme of NANOCON´18.  Prof. Dr. Paras N. Prasad from Buffalo University (USA) in his introductory plenary lecture presented the results of his research in optical technologies addressing global health problems.

Another plenary lecturer - prof. Castro Neto from the National University of Singapore, who is considered to be one of the main graphene theorists - outlined the urgency to adopt standards for this 2D material. He also described convincingly how the lack of standardization undermines the work of researchers. He stressed, that many companies worldwide offer graphite as a graphene. And its processors are surprised then that the use of this material does not produce the expected effect…

The prize for the best poster has been awarded to Hana Faitová from the Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic in Prague. This young scientist in her work demonstrated how highly ordered arrays of ZnO nanorods can be prepared with the help of a focused ion beam. This research result should be used for example in electronics, sensors or solar cells. Anastasiia Garanina from the National University of Science and Technology MISIS in Moscow presented the Best Lecture for Young Scientist by 33 years old. The price named after Dr. Tasilo Prnka - a major nanotechnology promoter in the Czech Republic - she received for a lecture illustrating how intravital microscopy can reveal novel non-cancerous target cells for magnetic nanoparticles in tumor microenvironment.

The next NANOCON conference will be held on October 16th - 18th, 2019. More information can be found at www.nanocon.eu.

Jirina Shrbena
Conference Programme Chair

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TOMÍČKOVÁ Michaela Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Departments of Experimental Physics and Physical Chemistry, Palacký University in Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71, Olomouc, Czech Republic, EU, michaela.tomickova@upol.cz, radek.zboril@upol.cz, jiri.tucek@upol.cz
Co-authors: ZBOŘIL Radek TUČEK Jiří
Abstract: At present, treatment of surface, underground and waste water is viewed as a high priority and many studies deal with this issue. Water can be contaminated by organic pollutants, inorganic pollutants, toxic, heavy metals and their compounds, and many other substances that do not degrade to non-toxic compounds in natural waters. [..] Read more
KAŠLÍK Josef Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic, EU, josef.kaslik@upol.cz
Co-authors: MEDŘÍK Ivo FILIP Jan PETALA Eleni MALINA Ondřej ZBOŘIL Radek
Abstract: Technologies involving iron-based nanomaterials, such as nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI), are extensively used for elimination of various contaminants in the environment. In this study, we modified commercial nZVI particles NANOFER 25P (from NANO IRON company, CZ) via one-step thermal treatment under different conditions (including temperature, time, and atmosphere), in a way that has not been previously reported. [..] Read more
PEER Petra Institute of Hydrodynamics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, v. v. i., Pod Patankou 5, 16672 Prague 6, Czech Republic, EU, peer@ih.cas.cz
Co-authors: PolÁšková Martina Mosnáček Jaroslav Sedlařiková Jana Masař Milan
Abstract: The environmentally friendly preparation of silver nanoparticles was proposed for the production of antibacterial non-woven textile used in water filtration. The silver nanoparticles were prepared by chemical reduction of silver nitrate using two environmentally friendly reducing agents, such as fructose or ascorbic acid. [..] Read more
Antoš Vojtěch Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic, EU, vojtech.antos@tul.cz
Co-authors: Hrabák Pavel Lísková Klára
Abstract: Solid phase microextraction has been established as modern analytic method, which provides several benefits such as sensitivity, rapid and solvent free technique for sample preparation in organic analytical chemistry. Nowadays there is a scientific effort dedicated to improve analytical methods based on new and nanostructured materials. [..] Read more
Pešková Kristýna Technical University of Liberec, Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CXI), Studentská 2, Liberec, 461 17, Czech Republic; kristyna.peskova@tul.cz, jaroslav.nosek1@tul.cz
Co-authors: Marková Kristýna Vološčuková Ondřejka Nosek Jaroslav
Abstract: Chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethene (TCE) are widespread groundwater contaminants. These contaminants can be transformed by combination of abiotic and biotic methods under anaerobic conditions. [..] Read more
IBRAHIM Mayza Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, Studentská 1402/2, Liberec 1, Czech Republic
Co-authors: PADIL Vinod V.T. ČERNÍK Miroslav
Abstract: This paper presents the synthesis and stabilization of Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) using five different hydrocolloids [Tragacanth (Tg), Karaya (Kg), Guar (Gg), Carrageenan (Cg), and Xanthan (Xg)] via greener pathways. The particle size, morphology, stabilization characteristics and catalytic efficiencies of the synthesized Au NPs were analyzed using spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. [..] Read more
POŠTA Alexandr CTU FEE- Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Technicka 1902/2 Prague 6, Czech Republic, postaale@fel.cvut.cz
Co-authors: NÁHLÍK Josef LAPOSA Alexandr VOVES Jan
Abstract: In this paper we prepared flexible ammonia (NH3) gas sensor based on polyaniline (PAni) as an active sensing thin film layer. The sensors function was based on chemiresistive principle with thin film deposited on top of interdigitated electrodes. [..] Read more
PAVELICOVA Kristyna Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic, EU, xpavelic@node.mendelu.cz
Co-authors: STREJCKOVA Aneta RANKIC Ivan VANECKOVA Tereza ZELNICKOVA Jaroslava HUSKA Dalibor VACULOVICOVA Marketa
Abstract: Fluorescence imaging is an efficient and powerful technique, which has been often utilized for tracking compounds in animals, however its application on plants or other organisms is not very common. In this work, the fluorescence imaging was used to investigate the effect of selected nanoparticles - NPs (ZnO, CdTe, etc.) on microalgae (Scenedesmus quadricauda and Chlorella vulgaris) growth. [..] Read more
SOCHOROVÁ Lenka Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Horticulture, Department of Viticulture and Enology, Lednice, Czech Republic, EU, sochor.jirik@seznam.cz
Co-authors: HOSNEDLOVÁ Božena DOČEKALOVÁ Michaela STAŇKOVÁ Martina UHLÍŘOVÁ Dagmar RUTTKAY-NEDECKÝ Branislav KEPINSKA Marta MILNEROWICZ Halina BAROŇ Mojmír NGUYEN Hai Xuan DUONG Bach Ngoc NGUYEN Hoai Viet SOCHOR Jiří RŮŽIČKA Josef KIZEK René
Abstract: The type, number, and magnitude of environmental constraints are currently undergoing changes due to shifts in climate patterns already observed for the past and predicted for the future. These changes are already affecting grape composition with observed changes in sugar and acidity concentrations. [..] Read more
Fajstavr Dominik Department of Solid State Engineering, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Prague, Czech Republic, EU, fajstavd@vscht.cz
Co-authors: PIŠLOVÁ Markéta SLEPIČKA Petr ŠVORČÍK Václav
Abstract: This paper investigates the preparation of composite metal-polymer nanostructures formed on the surface of polyethersulfone (PES) by an excimer laser beam. Conditions for laser beam modification varied with the laser fluence of 4-28 mJ·cm−2 and number of pulses up to 6000. [..] Read more
Chudinov V.S. Perm State University, Perm, Russian Federation, chudinovsl@mail.ru
Co-authors: Shardakov I.N. Svistkov A.L. Kondyurin A.V.
Abstract: Polyurethane was treated by nitrogen ions with energy of 20 keV and fluence of 1014 - 1016 ions/cm2. Modified polyurethane was investigated by the IR FTIR, Raman and EPR spectroscopy, AFM microscopy. [..] Read more
FILOVÁ Eva Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic, EU, eva.filova@iem.cas.cz
Co-authors: VOLTROVÁ Barbora JAROLÍMOVÁ Petra MATĚJKA Roman LUKÁŠOVÁ Věra FOJT Jaroslav JOSKA Luděk DANIEL Matej
Abstract: TI6Al4V is a standard medical titanium alloy. In this study, we compared ground Ti6Al4V discs with nanostructured Ti6Al4V discs prepared using the anodic oxidation method at 30V. [..] Read more
KROISOVÁ Dora Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic, EU, dora.kroisova@tul.cz
Abstract: Hierarchical plant surface structures show many characteristics that are an inspiration for humans. They are associated with the process of photosynthesis and provide a hydrophobic or a hydrophilic behaviour, an absorption of solar radiation, etc. [..] Read more
Panáček Aleš Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 12, 771 46 Olomouc, Czech Republic, EU, ales.panacek@upol.cz
Co-authors: Hochvaldová Lucie PANÁČEK David Smékalová Monika Prucek Robert BAKANDRITSOS Aristeidis OTYEPKA Michal Zbořil Radek Kvítek Libor
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit significant antimicrobial activity against a broad range of bacteria and fungi at concentrations ranging from a few ppm to tens of ppm that are not cytotoxic to human cells. Silver NPs also strongly enhance antibacterial activity against multiresistant, β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae when combined with antibiotics. [..] Read more
KALOSI Anna Department of Multilayers and Nanostructures, Institute of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia
Co-authors: ANNUSOVA Adriana LABUDOVA Martina BUGAROVA Nikola SIFFALOVIC Peter ELIASOVA SOHOVA Marianna BENKOVICOVA Monika BODIK Michal JERGEL Matej MAJKOVA Eva OMASTOVA Maria PASTOREKOVA Silvia
Abstract: Surface functionalization of 2D MoS2 materials offers a convenient way to tune their properties and facilitate their application in the field of bio-sensing and nanomedicine. In this study, three different liquid phase exfoliation (LPE) methods were utilized for MoS2 exfoliation: LPE in 45% ethanol solution, LPE in ultrapure water and amino acid intercalation assisted LPE. [..] Read more
Filova Elena Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic, elena.filova@fgu.cas.cz, martina.travnickova@fgu.cas.cz, jarmila.knitlova@fgu.cas.cz, lucie.bacakova@fgu.cas.cz
Co-authors: TrAvnickova Martina Knitlova Jarmila Matejka Roman Kucerova Johanka Riedelová Zuzana Brynda Eduard Bacakova Lucie
Abstract: Currently used xenogeneic biological heart valve prostheses are decellularized and crosslinked with glutaraldehyde. These grafts usually undergo degeneration and calcification. [..] Read more
JUHÁSZ Ádám University of Szeged, Faculty of Science and Informatics, Department of Physical Chemistry and Material Sciences, Szeged, Hungary, EU, Juhasz.Adam@stud.u-szeged.hu
Co-authors: VARGA Norbert TURCSÁNYI Árpád CSAPÓ Edit
Abstract: This paper presents some findings from the rheological and drug dissolution characterizations of hyaluronic acid (HyA)-based colloidal drug delivery systems. During this investigations the widely applied, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory ketoprofen (KP) has been used as model drug. [..] Read more
SALYK Ota Materials Research Centre, Faculty of Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 118, 61200 Brno, Czech Republic salyk@fch.vut.cz; xcomastal@fch.vut.cz; xcstritesky@fch.vutbr.cz; xcehlich@fch.vut.cz; vala@fch.vutbr.cz; weiter@fch.vutbr.cz
Co-authors: VÍTEČEK Jan ŠAFAŘÍKOVÁ Eva OMASTA Lukáš STŘÍTESÝ Stanislav Jiří EHLICH VALA Martin WEITER Martin
Abstract: The significant cost of newly developed pharmacological products is due to the toxicity examination performed on animals in pre-clinical trials. Our ultimate goal is to develop a biosensor array to determine acute cardiotoxicity. [..] Read more
SKALIČKOVÁ Sylvie University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Pharmaceutical Faculty, Brno, Czech Republic, EU, kizek@sci.muni.cz
Co-authors: KEPINSKA Marta LOFFELMANN Martin UHLÍŘOVÁ Dagmar GARGULÁK Michael DOČEKALOVÁ Michaela HOSNEDLOVÁ Božena RUTTKAY-NEDECKÝ Branislav MILNEROWICZ Halina FERNANDEZ Carlos KIZEK René
Abstract: Metalothionein (MT) is a polypeptide of molecular weight in the range of 6-10 kDa. MT typically contains 60 to 68 amino acid residues. [..] Read more
BITTI Giuseppe Institute of Experimental Medicine, THE Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic, EU, giuseppe.bitti@iem.cas.cz eva.filova@iem.cas.cz
Co-authors: DIVÍN Radek BENSON Veronika FILOVA Eva AMLER Evžen
Abstract: Given the miRNA-34 family role as tumor suppressor in cancer, it was showed that using miRNA-34a as a new anticancer agent has a great therapeutic potential. Unfortunately, biopharmaceutical issues, rapid degradation in biological fluids, poor uptake into cells and not specific distribution into the body, prevent the use of wild-type non-coding RNA by systemic administration. [..] Read more
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