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Golden Opportunities: Gold Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications
Online Presentations | 14 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Catherine J. Murphy
In this talk I will discuss how these nanoparticles are prepared, how their surface chemistry can be tuned, how apparent cytotoxicity can be traced back to reagents in the synthesis rather than the particles per se, how protein orientation can be controlled on their surfaces, how cells respond...
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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...
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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...
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Gr-ResQ
Tools | 27 Aug 2019 | Contributor(s):: Joshua A Schiller, Kaihao Zhang, Kevin James Cruse, Darren K Adams, Elif Ertekin, Sameh H Tawfick, Mitisha Surana, Aagam Rajeev Shah, Ricardo Toro
Query submit and analyse graphene sythesis data.
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Metal Nanoparticles: How are they manufactured, what useful properties do they have and what are some examples of products?
Online Presentations | 01 Feb 2018 | Contributor(s):: James Delattre, NACK Network
Outline:History of Synthetic Metal NanoparticlesContemporary DefinitionsMethods of manufactureUseful propertiesCommercial examples available TODAY
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Understanding and Optimizing Exploratory Hydrothermal Reactions
Online Presentations | 22 Jan 2018 | Contributor(s):: Alex Norquist
In this work, an alternative approach that uses machine-learning algorithms trained on reaction data to predict reaction outcomes for the crystallization of templated vanadium selenites is demonstrated. Archived ‘dark’ reactions, both failed and successful attempts at hydrothermal...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Tailoring Biomass to Fit the Biofuels Pipeline
Online Presentations | 10 Oct 2016 | Contributor(s):: Maureen McCann, Nicholas C. Carpita
Second-generation biofuels will be derived from lignocellulosic biomass using biological catalysts to convert the carbon in plant cell wall polysaccharides to ethanol or other biofuels. The Center for Direct Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels (C3Bio) is a DOE-funded Energy Frontier...
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Polymer Synthesis and Characterization in the Cloud: a nanoHUB Classroom Experience
Online Presentations | 22 Jan 2016 | Contributor(s):: Coray Colina
In this talk, I’ll share the experience of teaching a junior undergraduate computational course in materials science and engineering, with over 70 participants. Both molecular and continuum methods were studied and applied to relevant materials problems. Students were able to build and...
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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...
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[Illinois] The Synthesis and Applications of DNA Protected Silver Nanoclusters
Online Presentations | 19 Nov 2015 | Contributor(s):: Erkang Wang
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[Illinois] Make Biology: Bio-Design Automation In Synthetic Biology
Online Presentations | 05 Oct 2015 | Contributor(s):: Doug Densmore
The creation of complex systems whether electronic, mechanic, chemical, or biological can prove incredibly challenging. In this talk, I will outline my vision for "Bio-Design Automation" for synthetic biology. Specifically, I will highlight my research's efforts in the...
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An Introduction to Nanoparticle Synthesis and Applications
Online Presentations | 26 May 2015 | Contributor(s):: Sebastien Maeder, NACK Network
OutlineNanoparticle SynthesisColloidal Chemical MethodsAttritionPyrolysisRF PlasmaThermal decompositionPulsed Laser MethodSome Nanoparticle Applications
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Quantum Dots
Online Presentations | 07 May 2015 | Contributor(s):: Sebastien Maeder, NACK Network
OutlineIntroductionQuantum ConfinementQD SynthesisColloidal MethodsEpitaxial GrowthApplicationsBiologicalLight EmittersAdditionalApplications