Projects

• Brief description of the project
• Structure and properties of networks of nanoscopic magnetic wires
• Electronic structure of artificial atoms and molecules: spin-orbit coupling effects
• Computer simulations of quantum transport in semiconductor nanodevices
• Surfactants, polyelectrolytes and nanoparticles as building blocks for surface nanostructures
• Design and computer simulations of the nanodevices to applications in quantum computing
• Current induced magnetization switching (CIMS) and noise characterization of MgO based magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs)
• Dynamics of nanostructural organization and activity of photosynthetic systems in natural and model membranes

In 2009 five more PhD positions will be opened:

• Computer modeling of biological nanostructures
• Surface and interface properties of metal-oxide magnetic nanostructures
• Hybrid organic-inorganic layered materials - precursors of semiconducting nanostructures
• Physical properties of multilayer thin films of Mg-Ti-V/Ni and their hydrides
• Nanostructures and stability of thin liquid layers

Supervisor:

prof. dr hab. Wiesław Łasocha (ICSC) ()

Topic:

Hybrid organic-inorganic layered materials - precursors of semiconducting nanostructures.

Foreign partner:

Prof. Pavla Capkova, Nanotechnology Centre, VŠB-Technical, University Ostrava, 17.listopadu 15; 70833 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic

Brief description:

Methods of synthesis of hybrid layered compounds in which semiconducting monolayers Me(II)-X(VI) [Me=Zn,Cd,Cu; X=S,Se,Te] are separated by layers of diamines have been recently elaborated. Such compounds are interesting materials for microelectronic and optic applications, since by proper selection of R-(NH2)2 molecules, properties of the obtained materials can be modified. Initial tests performed by us indicate the possibility of synthesis of new layered compounds. Thermal decomposition of such compounds (supported by microwave or chemical treatment) may result in formation of semiconducting nanometric MeX aggregates. Within PhD programme we are going to study selected properties, structure and morphology of hybrid inorganic-organic precursors and nanostructural materials. Obtained materials will be tested in catalysis, photocatalysis, sorption and degradation of organic pollutants.

Students international exchange:

The student will stay in the group of the Czech partner for six months (VI-th. reporting period) performing the studies of selected properties of the obtained materials.

The student's visit at the Nanotechnology Centre, VŠB-Technical University Ostrava, will be valuable possibility to get familiar with: modern methods of synthesis of nanomaterials, measurements on unique scientific equipment, analysis and characterization of nanoparticles, toxicity and environmental risks of nanoparticles, molecular modelling of structure and selected properties of semiconducting nano-particles.