Teaching Materials (1-11 of 11)

1. Cadmium Selenide Synthesis, Characterization and Modeling

   Teaching Materials | 22 Oct 2021 | Contributor(s):: Shelby Hatch, Evan R. Trivedi, Baudilio Tejerina, George C. Schatz

   This is a combined experiment/computational lab in which cadmium selenide quantum dot nanoparticles are synthesized, their spectra are studied, and the results are modeling using the CNDO/INDO semiempirical electronic structure code. Synthesis and Size Dependent Properties of CdSe Quantum...

2. Electrodeposition and Synthesis of Nickel Nanowires

   Teaching Materials | 14 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Stephen Stillanous, Paul Longwell, Zulekia Torres, Ronald Redwing, Mary Shoemaker, NNCI Nano

   This is a two part lesson for high school chemistry students. In part 1, the lab is designed to introduce students to the applications of forcing a chemical reaction using an electrical current. Students will discover how a flow of electrons allows cations in solution to revert to a solid state...

3. Polyaniline Synthesized Conducting Polymer for Applicable Uses as Nanomaterials

   Teaching Materials | 06 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Mark Dignan, NNCI Nano

   This lesson introduces students to polyaniline, a conducting polymer. It demonstrates how nanofibers significantly improve the processing of polyaniline and its performance as a conventional application involving polymer interactions with its environment (i.e. inorganic and organic uses). The...

4. Silver Nanowire Synthesis and Characterization

   Teaching Materials | 12 Dec 2017 | Contributor(s):: NACK Network

   Silver nanowires are synthesized and characterized using a remote Scanning Electron Microscope provided by the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network.

5. Colloidal Gold Nanoparticle Synthesis and Characterization

   Teaching Materials | 12 Dec 2017 | Contributor(s):: Jared Ashcroft, NACK Network

   Colloidal Gold Nanoparticles are synthesized and characterized using a remote Scanning Electron Microscope provided by the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network.

6. Dye-Sensitized Nanocrystalline Solar Cell

   Teaching Materials | 12 Dec 2017 | Contributor(s):: Jared Ashcroft, NACK Network

   A dye-sensitized nano-crystalline solar cell is produced and characterized using a remote Scanning Electron Microscope provided by the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network.

7. Electrodeposition of Nickel Nanowires

   Teaching Materials | 05 Dec 2017 | Contributor(s):: NACK Network

   Nickel nanowires were put through electrodeposition processes and analyzed using a remote Scanning Electron Microscope provided by the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network.

8. Synthesis and Characterization of CdSe Qunatum Dots

   Teaching Materials | 11 Jan 2017 | Contributor(s):: Nicholas Blake, NNCI Nano

   In this laboratory, students will study how surfactant-based chemistry can be used to synthesize CdSe quantum dots and study how the size of the quantum dots can be controlled by varying reaction time. The laboratory will  demonstrate how the color of these quantum dots can be connected to...

9. Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis, Spectroscopy, and Bacterial Growth

   Teaching Materials | 11 Jan 2017 | Contributor(s):: Pennsylvania State University, NNCI Nano

   Students will learn about the differences in physical propoerties at the nanoscale as compared to the same materials at the macroscale. The students will demonstrate the appropriate use of a spectrophotometer and will convert between different units of measurement. This unit assists students in...

10. Synthesis and Stability of Silver Nanoparticles

    Teaching Materials | 01 Dec 2016 | Contributor(s):: Brandi Childress, NNCI Nano

     The purpose of this experiment is to conduct synthesis of silver nanoplates and explore their shape stability that affects optical property (referred to as localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). Students will learn about the differences in physical properties and behavior at the...

11. Nanotechnology Principles Lab: Synthesis of Nanoparticles

    Teaching Materials | 10 Dec 2015 | Contributor(s):: SHINE Project, SHINE Project

    This lab consists of activities designed to teach students about the synthesis and applications of gold and silver nanoparticles. The entire bundle can be downloaded by clicking on the download link in the upper right or compontents can be individually downloaded by visiting the Supporting Docs...