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In nanotechnology, a particle is defined as a small object that behaves as a whole unit in terms of its transport and properties. It is further classified according to size: in terms of diameter, fine particles cover a range between 100 and 2500nanometers, while ultrafine particles, on the other hand, are sized between 1 and 100 nanometers. Similar to ultrafine particles, nanoparticles are sized between 1 and 100 nanometers.

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  1. Optical and Thermodynamic Properties of Gold Metal Nanoparticles - Effect of Chemical Functionalization

    Teaching Materials | 27 May 2021 | Contributor(s):: Baudilio Tejerina, George C. Schatz, Marcelo Carignano

    This laboratory is intended to introduce the student to the use of semiempirical electronic structure methods. In particular, the semiempirical methods will be applied to the study of metallic clusters and the interaction of the clusters with discrete molecular systems such as pyridine.

  2. Mie Calculations of Single Nanosphere Cross-Sections

    Tools | 15 Mar 2021 | Contributor(s):: Vahid Karimi, Viktoriia E. Babicheva

    Optical absorption, scattering, and extinction cross-sections of single nanosphere in an ambient environment

  3. Shape-changing Nanoparticles for Nanomedicine Applications

    Online Presentations | 04 Feb 2021 | Contributor(s):: Vikram Jadhao

    I will describe the nanoHUB tool “Nanoparticle Shape Lab” that enables simulations of the shape deformation of charged nanoparticles for a broad variety of nanoparticle material properties including nanoparticle surface charge, pattern, elasticity and solution conditions such...

  4. The Effect of Sulfidation on Solubility of Silver Nanoparticles On Water Treatment Membranes

    Online Presentations | 12 Jan 2021 | Contributor(s):: Richard Daines, NEWT Center

    This whiteboard video is designed to engage K-12 students in high-level nanotechnology research.  Biofouling hinders water treatment membranes. Coating them with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) increases their antimicrobial biofouling resistance.  Unfortunately, AgNPs are soluble,...

  5. University of Minnesota Partner Site Plans - Nano Health and Safety

    Online Presentations | 07 Sep 2020 | Contributor(s):: Pete Raynor, James J Marti, Jared Ashcroft (editor), The Micro Nano Technology - Education Center

    The Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) grant from the University of Minnesota Public Health and Safety program in conjunction with the Minnesota Nano Center, will have a 4 day workshop where participants learn how to safely handle nanoparticles and then...

  6. Encapsulación y Liberación Controlada: Macro Cápsulas (Encapsulation & Controlled Release)

    Teaching Materials | 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...

  7. Nano-concreto (Nanocrete)

    Teaching Materials | 16 Jun 2020 | Contributor(s):: kim Grady, Jim Marti (editor), Deb Newberry (editor), Rodfal Alberto Rodriguez (editor), María Teresa Rivera (editor), Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education

    Este módulo le presenta a los estudiantes la nanotecnología, procesos y métodos que están siendo probados por la industria para preparar productos y sistemas cementosos fuertes y livianos. El módulo lleva al estudiante a través del procesamiento de un...

  8. Spectrophotometry of Metal Nanoparticles

    Teaching Materials | 16 Jun 2020 | Contributor(s):: Chris Kaus, James J Marti, NNCI Nano

    This activity has students chemically synthesize gold and silver nanoparticles, measure the spectra of light absorption and transmission by these particles, compare these spectra to those of known-sized particles, and then estimate the size distribution of the particles they have made. By using...

  9. Nanopartículas y Protectores Solares (Nanoparticles and Sunscreen)

    Teaching Materials | 22 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Thomas Deits, Jim Marti (editor), Rodfal A. Rodríguez (editor), María T. Rivera (editor)

    En esta actividad, los estudiantes son introducidos a la función de los protectores solares y aprenden cómo se pueden utilizar las nanopartículas para proteger a las personas de la radiación ultravioleta (UV). Utilizan papel foto-crómico como sensor UV,...

  10. Shape Changing Nanocontainers Tutorial

    Online Presentations | 22 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s):: Vikram Jadhao

    Course material companion materials for nanoparticle shape lab. Four files are associated with this course material: two video lectures, companion powerpoint slides, and a homework problem set.

  11. Using Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles to kill Antibiotic Resistant E. Coli.

    Teaching Materials | 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 ...

  12. Nanoparticles and Sunscreen

    Teaching Materials | 16 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Thomas Deits, Jim Marti (editor), Christopher Kumm

    In this module, students are introduced to the function of sunscreen and learn how nanoparticles can be used to protect people from ultraviolet radiation.  They use photochromic paper as a UV sensor, place samples of different types of sunscreen over this UV sensor, expose their samples to...

  13. Water Filtration and Purity of Water - Getting Down to the Nanoscale

    Teaching Materials | 13 Feb 2020 | Contributor(s):: David Mann, NNCI Nano

    This is a three part lesson which begins with familiarizing students with SI prefixes and the nanoscale.  In Lesson 2 students test a local water supply. It is designed to be used as an extension to classroom activities related to treating foul water for consumption. This activity should...

  14. NNCI Outreach Demonstration Guide

    Teaching Materials | 10 Feb 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nancy Healy, NNCI Nano

    This compendium of demonstrations includes 17 activities that can be used to demonstrate topics to students and the general public.  They are useful for science festivals, family science nights, and science cafes.  ...

  15. Nanocrete

    Teaching Materials | 06 Feb 2020 | Contributor(s):: kim Grady, James Marti (editor), Deb Newberry (editor), Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education

    This module introduces students to the nanotechnologies, processes, and methods being tested by industry to prepare strong and lightweight cementitious products and systems. The module takes the learner through processing a material (called microgrinding or powder milling) to reduce its size...

  16. Encapsulation & Controlled Release

    Teaching Materials | 05 Feb 2020 | Contributor(s):: James J Marti, Kyle Forgette, Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education

    This module introduces the process of forming macrocapsules and the concept of self-assembly. Forming capsules at the macro, micro, and nano levels have very important applications in drug delivery, cosmetics, food technology, and cleaning up environmental toxins. The module includes a...

  17. Surface Area to Volume of Nanoparticles

    Teaching Materials | 28 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Manuel Cassilas, NNCI Nano

    This two part lesson is designed to help students understand how nanoparticles may be more effective catalysts by investigating how the surface area-to-volume ratio of a substance is affected as its shape and size changes. This lab is meant to complement a chemistry unit on catalysts....

  18. Assessment of Inhibition of Bacteria by Silver Colloid-Impregnated Bandages

    Teaching Materials | 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...

  19. The Effects of Colloidal Silver on Microbial Growth: Investigating Snake Oil Science

    Teaching Materials | 28 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Rebekah Ravgiala, NNCI Nano

    This is a two part lesson focused on the use of colloidal silver as an antibacterial agent.The purpose of this activity is to use electro-chemistry techniques to generate colloidal silver and then utilize the colloidal silver to determine if the growth of the bacteria Saccharomyces cerevisiae...

  20. Nanoparticles Land to Ocean: Understanding the Effect of Nanoparticle Pollutants

    Teaching Materials | 15 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Chloe Figuerido, NNCI Nano (editor)

    Pollution, both macroscopic and microscopic, is an important environmental issue for aquatic ecosystems. For this lab, students will model how nanoparticle pollution travels from land to water. This lab isa 2-part series of labs designed to help students understand the effect that nanoscale...