Ferrofluids, quantum dots, and good nanoparticles. Young material scientists and engineers are introduced to the field of nanoscience with two lessons and four activities. Topics covered include an introduction to nanotechnology and its history, the nano-size length scale, types of nanophenomena and properties, real-world applications, research technologies, and consumer goods that use nanotechnology and misconceptions about nanotechnology.
7th - 12th
Science, STEM
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biomedical engineering, absorption, cancer, gold, light, light energy, nanotechnology, particles, reflectivity, ultraviolet light, visible light, wavelength, electrolytes, technology resources, colors, quantum physics, rainbows, solar energy, fluids, magnetic fields, electromagnetic force, magnetism, semiconductors, magnetic attraction, quantum mechanics, medical technology, conversion factors, unit conversion, unit conversions, metric conversions, nanometers, measurement, length, units of length, standard units of measurement, scale, engineers
