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Encapsulación y Liberación Controlada: Macro Cápsulas (Encapsulation & Controlled Release)
30 Jun 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, James J Marti, Kyle Forgette, Rodfal Alberto Rodriguez (editor), María Teresa Rivera (editor)
Este módulo introduce el proceso de la formación de macro cápsulas y el concepto de autoensamblaje. Formar cápsulas a escalas macro, micro y nano tiene aplicaciones muy importantes en la liberación de medicamentos, cosméticos, tecnología de...
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Nanofiltración (NanoFiltration)
30 Jun 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Sandra Weeks, Laura Arndt, Rodfal Alberto Rodriguez (editor), María Teresa Rivera (editor)
El suministro de agua contaminada se ha convertido en un problema local en las comunidades de los Estados Unidos y el mundo. Aunque las situaciones dramáticas en Flint, Michigan y Nueva Orleans después del huracán Katrina ocuparon los titulares noticiosos, los vecindarios y...
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Nano-celulosa (Nanocellulose)
30 Jun 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, kim Grady, Rich Wilkosz (editor), Rodfal Alberto Rodriguez (editor), María Teresa Rivera (editor)
Este módulo le presenta a los estudiantes la nanotecnología, procesos y métodos que están siendo desarrollados para producir nano-fibras de celulosa fuertes y rígidas. El módulo está diseñado para guiar a los estudiantes a...
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Nanotratamiento del Agua (Nanotreatment)
30 Jun 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Sandra Weeks, Laura Arndt, Rodfal Alberto Rodriguez (editor), María Teresa Rivera (editor)
Este módulo se concentra en las tecnologías que utilizan fuerzas e interacciones en la nano escala para tratar el agua. Se le presenta a los estudiantes la oportunidad de seleccionar un problema de tratamiento del agua para determinar qué contaminantes están...
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Micelas (Micelles)
16 Jun 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Lisa Siedman, Jeanette Mowery, James J Marti, Kyle Forgette, Rodfal Alberto Rodriguez (editor), María Teresa Rivera (editor)
Este módulo introduce los conceptos de micelas y la concentración crítica de micelas (CMC, por sus siglas en inglés). Las micelas tienen aplicaciones importantes en la biotecnología. En ocasiones, se utilizan para llevar fármacos (drogas) a tejidos y...
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When a Cell Talks, Everyone Listens!
06 May 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nicole Harper, NNCI Nano
This is a two part lesson focused on diffusion and cell communication. In Part 1, students will use the classic starch iodine diffusion activity. This activity can be done in any life science class. It can be used as an introduction to diffusion or as a refresher activity for advanced...
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Using Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles to kill Antibiotic Resistant E. Coli.
17 Apr 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Michael Falck, James Marti, NNCI Nano
In this lab students will become familiar with biosynthesized silver nanoparticles, or bSNP’s. As part of the lesson, students will learn the potential of using biosynthesized silver nanoparticles for use as antimicrobials against antibiotic-resistant bacteria ...
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Micelles
05 Feb 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Dr. Lisa Siedman, Jeanette Mowery, Kyle Forgette, James J Marti, Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education
This module introduces micelles and the concept of critical micelle concentration (CMC). Micelles have important applications in biotechnology. Micelles are sometimes used to deliver drugs to their target in the body. Micelles are also sometimes used to deliver genes into plant cells in...
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Assessment of Inhibition of Bacteria by Silver Colloid-Impregnated Bandages
28 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Heath Stout, Elinor Graf, Joann Dickert, NNCI Nano
This lab is designed to have students develop and implement their own experiment to test the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles. Students will be required to document and communicate the entire process via their scientific notebook. Students will also consider the implications and...
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Gelatin Microfluidics
13 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Javier Cervantes, NNCI Nano
This lab shows the importance of channel design in biotechnology and nanotechnology and the methods used to study the behavior of fluids as they flow through a channel. Students will create and test a microfluidic device by creating narrow channels in gelatin, injecting dye in the...
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Lab on a Slab: Microfluidics Activity
13 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: John Gomm, NNCI Nano
Microfluidics is a technique for manipulating liquid samples. With one drop of liquid sample, small devices and channels can be used with nanoparticles for sensitive detection of chemicals. In this lab, students will create a fluidic device with agar gel and use it to test and diagnose three...
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Blood Filtration
30 Mar 2019 |
Estimate flow rate of blood through two types of porous filter: an array of tubes and a packed bed of solid spheres.
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Help or Hype: The Ethics of Bio-nanotechnology
11 Jan 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Samantha Andrews, NNCI Nano
This lesson explores the ethical concerns related to bio-nanotechnology. Bio-nanotechnology is the application of nanotechnology to living things. This ranges from the creation of pharmaceuticals to medical devices. While scientists have created many life-saving treatments ethical concerns,...
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Illinois ABE 446 Lecture 3: Quantum Dots and Polymers
11 Feb 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Kaustubh Bhalerao
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Illinois ABE 446 Lecture 2: Synthetic Nanostructures
11 Feb 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Kaustubh Bhalerao
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Illinois ABE 446 Lecture 1: Introduction/What is nanotechnology?
11 Feb 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Kaustubh Bhalerao
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Nanotechnology in Biology
29 Aug 2006 | | Contributor(s):: Elizabeth Gardner
This is the first of two exercises developed by El Paso High School teachers as part of a two week workshop on nanotechnology education, part of the National Center for Learning and Teaching of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NCLT) Professional Development Workshop held June 19-30, 2006 at the...
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Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET-Lab Exercise 2
08 Feb 2006 | | Contributor(s):: Yang Liu
Companion exercises for "Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET".
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Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET-Lab Exercise 1
08 Feb 2006 | | Contributor(s):: Yang Liu
Companion exercises for "Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET".