hydrophobic

NISE Network product

Zoom into a Lotus Leaf video

In this film "Zoom into a Lotus Leaf," see an up close look at the tiny nanostructures that give the leaf its unique behavior. The Lotus Leaf is a symbol of purity because it appears to be perpetually clean. We...
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Exploring Products - Nano Sand
NISE Network product

Exploring Products - Nano Sand (NanoDays 2011)

"Exploring Products - Nano Sand" is a hands-on activity exploring how water behaves differently when it comes in contact with nano sand and regular sand. Visitors learn about the hydrophobic properties of nano sand. "Explore Science - Zoom info Nano...

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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Explore Science: Zoom into Nano kit
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NISE Network product

Sand, Plants and Pants

Sand, Plants and Pants is a hands-on activity exploring how the application of nano-sized particles or substances can change a bigger material’s properties. Visitors investigate the hydrophobic properties of plants, nano-fabric pants and magic sand.
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Exploring Products - Nano Fabrics
NISE Network product

Exploring Products - Nano Fabrics

"Exploring Products - Nano Fabric" is a hands-on activity exploring how the application of nano-sized whiskers can protect clothing from stains. Visitors investigate the hydrophobic properties of pants made from nano fabric and ordinary fabric.

Project
Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
Kit
NanoDays kit
Product
NISE Network product

Lotus Leaf Effect

"Lotus Leaf Effect" is a cart demo that demonstrates how nature inspires nanotechnology by sharing how nanoscale features on a surface can influence how a material behaves at the macroscale. Visitors learn that lotus leaves (and many other plant leaves)...
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Cleaning Oil Spills with Chemistry
NISE Network product

Cleaning Oil Spills with Chemistry

"Cleaning Oil Spills with Chemistry" is a longer activity than many of the others in this kit. Participants will learn how different materials interact, and problem-solve to clean up a miniature model "oil spill." Which method (or combination of methods)...

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ChemAttitudes
Kit
Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry kit
Product
NISE Network product

Scientific Image - Water Droplet on Hydrophobic Sand

Photograph of drops of water sitting on a purple hydrophobic sand. The sand coated with a nano thin layer that makes it repel the water.
Project
Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
Product
NISE Network product

Scientific Image - Water Droplets on Hydrophobic Sand

Photograph of drops of water sitting on a purple hydrophobic sand. The sand coated with a nano thin layer that makes it repel the water.
Project
Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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Oil spill video screenshot 2 cups
Linked product

Oil Spill Clean Up Simulation

"Nano sand" is a product that was originally invented to help clean up oil spills in water. Since the "nano sand" is hydrophobic, it does not let water molecules pass through. It does, however, let oil molecules pass through. When...
Project
Linked Products
Product
A hundred tiny hands kit box cover
Linked product

A Hundred Tiny Hands Inventor Kits

A Hundred Tiny Hands creates Inventor Kits for kids; the company is led by Michelle Khine, Ph.D., professor at the University of California, Irvine and co-founder of several biotech start-up companies. Kits available for pre-order. "As a nanotechnology lab at...
Project
Linked Products
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water droplet
Linked product

The Water Race: Hydrophobic & Hydrophilic Surfaces (High School curriculum lesson)

This activity developed by NNIN explores how nanotechnology can be used to change the properties of a copper surface so that it either attracts or repels water. It is appropriate for middle school and high school students. Nonpolar molecules that...
Project
Linked Products
Product
Linked product

Exploring the Properties of Magic Sand (High School curriculum lesson)

Purpose of the lesson is to: • Explore the properties of molecular bonding • Introduce students to the engineering of hydrophobic surface. • Demonstrate the concepts of hydrophobic and hydrophilic behavior.
Project
Linked Products
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coating demonstration
NISE Network product

Oleophobic Surfaces - Anti-Graffiti Demo

Oleophobic Surfaces - Anti-Graffiti Demo 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. Coatings can preserve...
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Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
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