Nanotechnology Principles Lab: Synthesis of Nanoparticles

By SHINE Project1; SHINE Project1

1. SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education

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Abstract

This lab consists of activities designed to teach students about the synthesis and applications of gold and silver nanoparticles.

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Learning Outcomes (Gold Nanopaticle Sensor):

  • To understand and use a bottom-up approach for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles
  • To observe the effect of size on optical properties of gold nanoparticles
  • To create and test a gold nanoparticle-based “salt sensor”
  • To use this nanoparticle-based sensor to detect the presence of salt in a series of unknowns

Learning Outcomes (Silver Nanopaticle Antimicrobial Properties):

  • Understand that chemical, biological, and physical properties of materials change at the nanoscale
  • Perform a controlled experiment to study the properties of silver nanoparticles including color and antibacterial properties
  • Understand the reaction taking place to synthesize silver nanoparticles
  • Become aware of the ethical debate surrounding nanotechnology and nano-enhanced products

Lab Contents:

  • Presentation Slides
  • Gold Nanoparticle Synthisis and Sensor Lab activity
  • Silver Nanoparticles Antimicrobial Properties Lab activity
  • Nanoparticle Stained Glass Lab activity
  • MSDS: Materials Safety Data Sheet (Gold Nanoparticle Sensor Lab)
  • MSDS: Materials Safety Data Sheet (Silver Nanoparticle Antimicrobial Properties Lab)
  • MSDS: Materials Safety Data Sheet (Nanoparticle Stained Glass Lab

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number 1204279. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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Researchers should cite this work as follows:

  • SHINE Project, SHINE Project (2015), "Nanotechnology Principles Lab: Synthesis of Nanoparticles," https://nanohub.org/resources/23232.

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Submitter

Brian Rucci, Kristine Schroeder

SHINE: Seattle's Hub for Industry-driven Nanotechnology Education

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