Nanotechnology for High School Classrooms: Development of Experimental Demonstration for Patterning Magnetic Nanoparticles Using Ferrofluids

Chopra, Nitin; Shi, Wenwu; Evans, Victoria L.

doi:10.1166/jne.2012.1020

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“…The ability to accurately depict atomic, molecular and electronic structures has been a key factor in the advancement of nanotechnology. In this context, it is imperative to provide teaching and research platforms to motivate students towards this novel technology [1][2][3], while keeping the societal implications in perspective [4]. Nano-visualization appeals well due to its simplistic, yet elegant approach towards the visual representation of detailed concepts about quantum mechanics, quantum chemistry and linear algebra.…”

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A Nano-Visualization Software for Education and Research

Oetting¹,

Raza²,

Raza³

2016

J Nano Educ

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Abstract:We report the development of a user-friendly nano-visualization software program which can acquaint high-school students with nanotechnology. The visual introduction to atoms and molecules, which are the building blocks of this technology, is an effective way to introduce the key concepts in this area. The software's graphical user interface enables multidimensional atomic visualization by using ball and stick schematics. Additionally, the software provides the option of wavefunction visualization for arbitrary nanomaterials and nanostructures by using extended Hückel theory. The software is instructive, application oriented and may be useful not only in high school education but also for the undergraduate research and teaching.

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A Nano-Visualization Software for Education and Research

Oetting¹,

Raza²,

Raza³

2016

J Nano Educ

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Development of nanotechnology experimental modules using ferrofluids for high school classrooms

Chopra

Shi

Peramsetty³

et al. 2013

MRS Proc.

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Nanotechnology and nanoscience have a strong potential to impact society and the commercial sector. It is critical to introduce this area to high school classrooms as a teaching tool. Here, we report the development of ferrofluid-based experimental modules in a team effort including a high school student and a high school teacher. The basic experimental modules were developed as follows: A) Electric motor-based patterning of magnetic nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes on a silicon wafer. Electromagnetically activated or ‘spiked’-ferrofluid was utilized here. B) Basic concepts of wettability, hydrophobicity, and oleophilicity were demonstrated by combining hydrophobic CNTs, water, and ferrofluids. C) Finally, the utility of ferrofluid-based environmental remediation was demonstrated for oil removal from oil-water mixture and organic dye separation from water-dye mixture. It is envisioned that the integration of the developed experimental modules into high school curriculum will motivate high school students to pursue degrees in science, engineering, and nanotechnology. Thus, this will assist in the development of future workforce in the area of nanotechnology and materials science.

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Nanotechnology for High School Classrooms: Development of Experimental Demonstration for Patterning Magnetic Nanoparticles Using Ferrofluids

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A Nano-Visualization Software for Education and Research

A Nano-Visualization Software for Education and Research

Development of nanotechnology experimental modules using ferrofluids for high school classrooms

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