Microwave Synthesis of Zinc Hydroxy Sulfate Nanoplates and Zinc Oxide Nanorods in the Classroom

In this hands-on, inquiry-based lab, high school and undergraduate students learn about nanotechnology by synthesizing their own nanoparticles in a single class period. This simple synthesis of zinc oxide nanorods and zinc hydroxy sulfate nanoplates can be done in 15 min using a household microwave...

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 2014-10, Vol.91 (10), p.1710-1714
Main Authors: Dziedzic, Rafal M, Gillian-Daniel, Anne Lynn, Petersen, Greta M, Martínez-Hernández, Kermin J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Active Learning
Chemical synthesis
Chemistry
College Science
College students
Function words
Hands on Science
High School Students
Inquiry
Laboratory Experiments
Microwaves
Nanoparticles
Nanorods
Nanotechnology
Reagents
Science Activities
Science Instruction
Science Laboratories
Secondary School Science
Students
Sulfates
Technology
Temperature
Undergraduate Students
Zinc
Zinc oxide
Zinc oxides
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Summary:In this hands-on, inquiry-based lab, high school and undergraduate students learn about nanotechnology by synthesizing their own nanoparticles in a single class period. This simple synthesis of zinc oxide nanorods and zinc hydroxy sulfate nanoplates can be done in 15 min using a household microwave oven. Reagent concentration, reaction temperature, and time all affect the size and shape of the particles synthesized, allowing students to explore how materials scientists control reaction conditions to achieve desired results.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed400669v