Teaching Materials (1-2 of 2)

1. How Catalysts Work - A Nanoscale Phenomenon

   13 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Manueal Casillas, NNCI Nano

   This activity helps students understand how catalysts work on the nanoscale. Catalyst are more efficient when on the nanoscale because of the large amount of surface area in comparison to volume. This is a great way to introduce or review reactants, catalysts, and adsorption, desorption, and...

2. Catalytic Converters and Nanocatalysts

   12 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Cheryl Powers, NNCI Nano

   This two part lesson with an optional third lesson is designed to explore the reactions involved in catalytic converters and the importance of nanocatalysts in the reactions.  Student activities can be done as guided or independent inquiry