Curricular, Biochemical and Environmental Applications of Nanotechnology

Lynch, Will

Title:

Curricular, Biochemical and Environmental Applications of Nanotechnology

dc.contributor.author	Lynch, Will
dc.contributor.corporatename	Armstrong Atlantic State University
dc.date.accessioned	2009-05-29T21:30:32Z
dc.date.available	2009-05-29T21:30:32Z
dc.date.issued	2009-02-09
dc.description	Dr. Will Lynch, a Professor of Chemistry at Armstrong Atlantic State University, presented a lecture at the Nano@Tech Meeting on February 9, 2009 at 12 noon in room 102 of the MiRC building.	en
dc.description	Runtime: 48:29 minutes
dc.description.abstract	Chemistry occupies a unique place in the university curriculum and is required by a wide variety of other disciplines because of its general utility. Unfortunately, the laboratory portion of the course does not always reflect the diversity and excitement of new research in and interesting applications of chemistry since the laboratory experience is designed to help the student master fundamental concepts. At Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) we are attacking this problem with the implementation of two series of nanotechnology based “vertical threads” throughout our chemistry curriculum. The vertical threads begin in the freshman year and provide continuity throughout the rest of the curriculum. Experiments direct the student’s attention towards modern applications of chemical technology while providing chemical fundamentals expected in traditional laboratory exercises. By seeing these recurring threads at ever increasing levels of complexity, students build upon knowledge gained about nanotechnology with each additional laboratory course. We have concentrated our efforts in two areas: magnetite nanoparticles and chalcogenide nanoparticles. Magnetite nanoparticles are prepared by freshmen students while more advanced students modify these nanoparticles for real-world applications. Chalcogenide nanoparticles are synthesized by junior and senior level students and their spectroscopic properties are studied. Senior and undergraduate research students are involved in green synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles as well as the use of ZnS, CdS and ceria nanoparticles for photocatalysis applications. The upper division students learn numerous instrumental techniques within the context of nanotechnology. All students are presented with pre-laboratory and background materials that address the needs for new materials, new techniques for biomedical analysis and drug delivery, as well as the environmental impacts of nanotechnology.	en
dc.format.extent	48:29 minutes
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/1853/27949
dc.language.iso	en_US	en
dc.publisher	Georgia Institute of Technology	en
dc.relation.ispartofseries	Nano@Tech Lecture Series
dc.subject	Nanotechnology	en
dc.subject	Chalcogenide nanoparticles	en
dc.subject	Chemical technology applications	en
dc.subject	Magnetite nanoparticles	en
dc.title	Curricular, Biochemical and Environmental Applications of Nanotechnology	en
dc.title.alternative	Curricular, Biochemical and Environmental Applications of Nanotechnology at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution
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dc.type.genre	Lecture
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