Oleophobic Surfaces

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Description:

Oleophobic Surfaces is a hands on cart demonstration for spontaneous, 3-10 minute interactions with visitors. The visitors will explore several surfaces that display oleophobic properties due to material science research at the nano scale.

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Big Idea:

Scientists research surface treatments for materials in order to illicit a specific behavior from the material's surface. Coatings can preserve, protect, lubricate, grip, and a myriad of other behaviors. For example, walls can be coated with material that when dry, will prevent the adhesion of paint or ink. In this demonstration, we're examining coatings that are oleophobic, "oil hating," and prevent low surface tension liquids from adhering to it.

Learning goals:

As a result of exploring this demonstration, visitors will learn that oleophobic means "oil hating."
As a result of exploring this demonstration, visitors will be able to appreciate that scientists have created oleophobic surfaces using nanomaterials.
As a result of exploring this demonstration, visitors will be able to identify several applications for oleophobic surfaces.

NISE Net Content Map:

Nanometer-sized things are very small, and often behave differently than larger things do.

Scientists and engineers have formed the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology by investigating properties and manipulating matter at the nanoscale.

Universal design:

Repeat and reinforce main ideas and concepts.

Provide multiple entry points and multiple ways of engagement

Provide physical and sensory access to all aspects of the program. Visitors can touch, see and hear different elements of the program.

Credits

Developed for the NISE Network with funding from the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 0532536 and 0940143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.

Funding:

Funded by the National Science Foundation

Owning institution:

Lawrence Hall of Science

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Scientist reviewed? check_reviewed

Peer reviewed? check_reviewed

Visitor evaluation? check_reviewed

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Physical science:

K-4: Properties of objects and materials

5-8: Properties and changes of properties in matter

9-12: Structure and properties of matter

Science and Technology:

K-4: Abilities of technological design

K-4: Understanding about science and technology

5-8: Abilities of technological design

5-8: Understanding about science and technology

Science as inquiry:

9-12: Understanding about scientific inquiry

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives:

K-4: Science and technology in local challenges

5-8: Science and technology in society

9-12: Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges

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