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Cover
Preface
Author Biographies
Contents
Chapter 1 Nanotechnology and Chemistry: The Unseen Scale with Magnificent Impact
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 What Is Nano and Why Is It Important?
1.2 Why Do Properties of Materials Change at the Nanoscale?
1.2.1 Surface Area-Volume Ratio
1.2.2 Quantum Confinement Effect
1.3 Types of Nanostructured Materials
1.4 History of Nanomaterials
1.5 From the Optical to Electron Microscope: Seeing at the Nanoscale
1.5.1 Transmission Electron Microscope
1.5.2 Scanning Electron Microscope
1.6 Nanoparticle Behavior in Colloid Solutions
1.6.1 Types of Colloid Solutions
1.6.2 Stability of Colloidal Solutions
1.6.3 Ferrofluids
1.6.4 Preparation of Nanomaterials
References
Chapter 2 Teachers' and Students' Awareness of and Attitudes Toward Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Nanotechnology Awareness
2.3 Attitudes about Nanotechnology
2.3.1 Studies about Nanotechnology Attitudes Around the World
2.4 Attitudes about Nanotechnology
The Israeli Case
2.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Sharing Nanotechnology with Students
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Teaching High- school Students Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
3.3 AFM to Nano
3.4 STEM and Nanotechnology Topics
3.5 Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Society
3.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4 Incorporating Nanochemistry in the Chemistry Curriculum
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Challenges of Adding Nanotechnology to the Chemistry Curriculum
4.2.1 Curriculum Insertion Points
4.2.2 Equipment, Curriculum, and Professional Development Resources
4.3 Learning Nanotechnology Through Writing, Multimedia, and Art
4.4 Learning Nanotechnology in Extracurricular Settings
4.5 Instructional Strategies for Integrating Nanotechnology into the Chemistry Curriculum
4.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5 Activities for Teaching Nanochemistry
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Nanomaterial Synthesis and Applications
5.2.1 Titanium Oxide and ZnO Nanoparticles in Sunscreen
5.2.2 Copper(I) Oxide Particles
5.2.3 Gold Nanoparticles
5.2.4 Silver Nanoparticles
5.2.5 Solar Cells
5.2.6 Magnetic Fe3O4 Nanoparticles
5.2.7 Metal Oxide Nanothin Films
5.3 Hands-on Activities Using Models
5.3.1 Scanning Probe Microscopy
5.3.2 Models for Other Nanoscale Concepts
5.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 6 Nanochemistry as a Relevant Concept in Teaching Chemistry
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Relevant Aspects in Teaching Nanotechnology
6.2.1 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Teaching Module
6.2.2 The Self-cleaning of Lotus Leaves: Superhydrophobic Surfaces
6.3 Coating with Nanomaterials: The Magic Sand Activity
6.4 Teaching Nanotechnology Concepts to Elementary Students
Surface Area
Preface
Author Biographies
Contents
Chapter 1 Nanotechnology and Chemistry: The Unseen Scale with Magnificent Impact
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 What Is Nano and Why Is It Important?
1.2 Why Do Properties of Materials Change at the Nanoscale?
1.2.1 Surface Area-Volume Ratio
1.2.2 Quantum Confinement Effect
1.3 Types of Nanostructured Materials
1.4 History of Nanomaterials
1.5 From the Optical to Electron Microscope: Seeing at the Nanoscale
1.5.1 Transmission Electron Microscope
1.5.2 Scanning Electron Microscope
1.6 Nanoparticle Behavior in Colloid Solutions
1.6.1 Types of Colloid Solutions
1.6.2 Stability of Colloidal Solutions
1.6.3 Ferrofluids
1.6.4 Preparation of Nanomaterials
References
Chapter 2 Teachers' and Students' Awareness of and Attitudes Toward Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Nanotechnology Awareness
2.3 Attitudes about Nanotechnology
2.3.1 Studies about Nanotechnology Attitudes Around the World
2.4 Attitudes about Nanotechnology
The Israeli Case
2.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Sharing Nanotechnology with Students
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Teaching High- school Students Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
3.3 AFM to Nano
3.4 STEM and Nanotechnology Topics
3.5 Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Society
3.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4 Incorporating Nanochemistry in the Chemistry Curriculum
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Challenges of Adding Nanotechnology to the Chemistry Curriculum
4.2.1 Curriculum Insertion Points
4.2.2 Equipment, Curriculum, and Professional Development Resources
4.3 Learning Nanotechnology Through Writing, Multimedia, and Art
4.4 Learning Nanotechnology in Extracurricular Settings
4.5 Instructional Strategies for Integrating Nanotechnology into the Chemistry Curriculum
4.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5 Activities for Teaching Nanochemistry
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Nanomaterial Synthesis and Applications
5.2.1 Titanium Oxide and ZnO Nanoparticles in Sunscreen
5.2.2 Copper(I) Oxide Particles
5.2.3 Gold Nanoparticles
5.2.4 Silver Nanoparticles
5.2.5 Solar Cells
5.2.6 Magnetic Fe3O4 Nanoparticles
5.2.7 Metal Oxide Nanothin Films
5.3 Hands-on Activities Using Models
5.3.1 Scanning Probe Microscopy
5.3.2 Models for Other Nanoscale Concepts
5.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 6 Nanochemistry as a Relevant Concept in Teaching Chemistry
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Relevant Aspects in Teaching Nanotechnology
6.2.1 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Teaching Module
6.2.2 The Self-cleaning of Lotus Leaves: Superhydrophobic Surfaces
6.3 Coating with Nanomaterials: The Magic Sand Activity
6.4 Teaching Nanotechnology Concepts to Elementary Students
Surface Area