The Water Race: Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Surfaces

By Alondra Droege; NNCI Nano1

1. National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

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This high school chemistry lesson provides an introduction to the engineering of an interfacial surface at the nanoscale. It demonstrates concepts of hydrophobic and hydrophilic behavior. Students will create (through chemical reactions) a hydrophobic and hydrophilic surface using a 2 nanometer think self assembled monolayer. This lesson requires the use of special chemicals which can be ordered from standard supply houses.

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Alondra Droege

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NNIN at the University of Washington Site NSF ECCS 0335765

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  • Alondra Droege, NNCI Nano (2020), "The Water Race: Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Surfaces," https://nanohub.org/resources/32291.

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  1. chemistry
  2. high school
  3. hydrophilic surfaces
  4. hydrophobic surfaces
  5. K-12
  6. monolayer
  7. NNCI Educational Materials
  8. self-assembly
  9. undergraduate level