Nanotechnology: an introduction
Main Program
- What is nanotechnology?
- Units: micrometre and nanometre
- Special properties of nanoparticles
- The gecko effect
- Carbon nanotubes
- Surface energy; hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces
- The lotus effect
- Use of laser in nanotechnology
- Issues raised by nanotechnology
Extras: Short interviews exploring:
- How microscopes 'kick-started' nanotechnology
- What is nanotechnology?
- Electron and atomic force microscopes
- Tissue engineering I
- Tissue engineering II
- Chemical analysis at the nanoscale
- A future career in nanotechnology
| Teacher Notes |
Yes | |
| Year Levels |
Middle and Senior secondary | |
| Format | DVD | |
| Duration | 25 Min | |
| Year produced |
2007 | |
| School Price |
$110 inc GST (+$8 p&h in Australia/ elsewhere POA) | |
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