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1 online resource (180 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Series |
Advances in chemistry education series
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Advances in chemistry education series.
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| Contents |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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6.5 From Optical Properties of Gold Nanoparticles to Colorimetric Sensors |
| Summary |
For the first time, this book sets out ways to teach the science of nanochemistry at a level suitable for pre-service and in-service teachers in middle and secondary school. The authors draw upon peer-reviewed science education literature for experiments, activities, educational research, and methods of teaching the subject. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Nanochemistry -- Study and teaching.
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Nanochemistry. |
| Added Author |
Winkelmann, Kurt.
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Ḥujayrāt, Muḥammad Ḥusayn.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Much, Riam Abu. Nanochemistry for Chemistry Educators. Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, ©2022 9781788018869 |
| ISBN |
9781839164774 (electronic book) |
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1839164778 (electronic book) |
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9781788018869 (print) |
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9781839164781 (ebook) |
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1839164786 |
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