Teaching Materials (1-20 of 21)

1. MODULE 3 - Structures: "Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans: Going Atomic

   Teaching Materials | 15 Nov 2020 | Contributor(s):: Rachel Altovar, Susan P Gentry

   In MODULE 3- Structures in the "Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans, crystal structures and systems are investigated. This module relates back to graphene and how its structure relates back to its unique properties in comparison to other forms of...

2. Memory Metals

   Teaching Materials | 29 Jun 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Matthew Shultz, Deb Newberry, James J Marti

   This module explores the properties of shape memory alloys, commonly called “memory metals”.  These alloys, when made into wires or thin structures, exhibit the shape memory effect: if bent or deformed, the metal will revert to its original shape upon heating. This module...

3. Celdas Unitarias y Estructuras de Cristal (Unit Cells and Crystal Structures)

   Teaching Materials | 25 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Kristi Jean, Deb Newberry (editor), Jim Marti (editor), Rodfal A. Rodríguez (editor), María T. Rivera (editor)

   En este módulo, los estudiantes preparan una solución saturada con bórax, acetato de sodio y sulfato de cobre. Al secarse, cada cristal tendrá una forma diferente. La forma que observamos en un cristal (a escala macro) depende de cómo están arreglados...

4. Data Science and Machine Learning for MSE Students: introduction and Hands-on Activities

   Teaching Materials | 10 Sep 2019 | Contributor(s):: Alejandro Strachan, Juan Carlos Verduzco Gastelum, Saaketh Desai

   This document introduces basic concepts of data science and machine learning in the context of materials science applications. The focus is on hands-on activities where readers use open, online tools in nanoHUB to explore the concepts being introduced. Topics covered include querying data...

5. Martensitic Transformations with Molecular Dynamics

   Teaching Materials | 21 Feb 2019 | Contributor(s):: Sam Reeve, Alejandro Strachan

   In this computational lab you will perform online molecular dynamics (MD) simulations through nanoHUB of martensitic transformations and analyze the results in order to: Describe the atomistic process of martensitic, solid-solid phase transitions Compare different martensitic alloys,...

6. Unit Cells and Crystal Structures

   Teaching Materials | 27 Aug 2018 | Contributor(s):: Kristi Jean, Deb Newberry (editor), James Marti (editor), Nano Link

   In this module students create a saturated solutions using Borax and sodium acetate. Upon drying, each crystal will have a different shape. The shape at the macro level is driven by the arrangement of atoms. This repeating arrangement of atoms – which defines a crystal structure –...

7. Using DFT to Predict the Equilibrium Lattice Parameter and Bulk Modulus of Crystalline Materials

   Teaching Materials | 23 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: André Schleife, Materials Science and Engineering at Illinois

   This activity guides users through the use of DFT calculations with Quantum ESPRESSO in nanoHUB to calculate the total energy of a crystal structure.  By varying the volume of the structure, and calculating the associated energies, the equilibirum structure can be found.  Users are...

8. Lines on Paper

   Teaching Materials | 11 Jan 2017 | Contributor(s):: Joshua LaForge, NNCI Nano

   Students will learn how scientists use a process called X-ray diffraction to figure out the structure of things that are too small to see such as atoms, molecules, and crystal structures.This lab will help students understand how light is bent into different directions as it interacts with...

9. Nanotechnology Invention and Design: Phase Changes, Energy, and Crystals

   Teaching Materials | 11 Jan 2017 | Contributor(s):: Daniella Duran, NNCI Nano

   This 3-part lesson introduces the nanoscale effect of various energy inputs on the crystal lattice of a smart material, Nitinol, and then invites students to become nanotechnology inventors. Students will first explore how energy exchanges lead to solid-state phase changes at the macroscale and...

10. Visualizing Crystal Structures: An interactive group classroom activity

    Teaching Materials | 11 Nov 2016 | Contributor(s):: Susan Gentry, Tanya Faltens

    OverviewThis learning activity guides students through the visualization of three-dimensional crystal structures using the software package Ovito. Students work in groups manipulating crystal structures on their personal computers, ranking the planar densities of the (100), (110), and...

11. How to View Atomic Planes in FCC, NaCl and Simple Cubic Structures using Crystal Viewer

    Teaching Materials | 27 Oct 2016 | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens

    This step by step guide shows how to view atomic planes in some common crystal structures. The crystal structures can be sliced along the planes, and the atomic packing of each plane investigated.  Examples are given for viewing the (110) plane in an FCC metal structure, the (100)...

12. Quick and Easy Guide to Carbon Structure Simulations using Crystal Viewer Tool

    Teaching Materials | 30 Sep 2013 | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens

    These are step-by-step instructions for creating simulations of carbon nanostructures:- buckly ball- carbon nanotubes- graphene sheetsThese instructions will allow teachers to run simulations that students can use along with, or instead of, building 3D models of structures.In NanoDays 2013 at...

13. Unit Cell Ranking Tasks

    Teaching Materials | 15 Oct 2012 | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens

    This set of ranking tasks is designed to help the learner work with and understand some of the features of common structures: planar densities, atomic densities, atomic packing factor and coordination numbers of different planes and unit cells. There are four pages-- be sure to click on...

14. ABACUS: Test for Crystal Viewer Tool

    Teaching Materials | 05 Aug 2010 | Contributor(s):: Dragica Vasileska, Gerhard Klimeck

    The objective of this test is to give an idea to a self-learning students or to instructors in the case this test is used in a classroom the level of understanding of this topic when students have gone through the learning material, worked exercises and have completed the assignments and the...

15. Crystal Viewer Lab Exercise

    Teaching Materials | 28 Jun 2010 | Contributor(s):: Gerhard Klimeck, Parijat Sengupta, Dragica Vasileska

    A central problem in the investigation of material properties involves the examination of the underlying blocks that aggregate to form macroscopic bodies. These underlying blocs own a definite arrangement that is repeated in three dimensions to give the crystal structure. We will try to explore...

16. Crystal Viewer Tool Verification (V 2.3.4)

    Teaching Materials | 15 Jun 2010 | Contributor(s):: Dragica Vasileska, Gerhard Klimeck

    This text verifies the Crystal Viewer Tool by comparing the amount of dangling bonds at the silicon surface for [100], [110] and [111] crystal orientation. The crystal viewer results are in agreement with experimental findings.

17. Crystal Structures - Packing Efficiency Exercise

    Teaching Materials | 15 Jun 2010 | Contributor(s):: Dragica Vasileska, Gerhard Klimeck

    Consider the most efficient way of packing together equal-sized spheres and stacking close-packed atomic planes in three dimensions. For example, if plane A lies beneath plane B, there are two possible ways of placing an additional atom on top of layer B. If an additional layer was placed...

18. Crystal Structures

    Teaching Materials | 08 Jun 2010 | Contributor(s):: David K. Ferry, Dragica Vasileska, Gerhard Klimeck

    In mineralogy and crystallography, a crystal structure is a unique arrangement of atoms in a crystal. A crystal structure is composed of a basis, a set of atoms arranged in a particular way, and a lattice. The basis is located upon the points of a lattice spanned by lattice vectors, which is an...

19. Illinois ECE 440: Introduction to Crystal Properties Homework

    Teaching Materials | 28 Jan 2010 | Contributor(s):: Mohamed Mohamed

    This homework Assignment covers basic introduction to Material Properties and Crystal Structures.

20. Exercise: Crystal Lattices

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    Teaching Materials | 29 Jul 2008 | Contributor(s):: Dragica Vasileska, Gerhard Klimeck

    This exercise helps the student better understand various types of crystal lattices, in particular diamond and zinc-blende and also helps in better understanding of the miller indicies. The results to some of these problems can be easily arrived at by using the crystal viewer...