ERIC Number: EJ1170357
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Feb
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Assessing the Electrochemical Behavior of Microcontact-Printed Silver Nanogrids
Sanders, Wesley C.; Iles, Peter; Valcarce, Ron; Salisbury, Kyle; Johnson, Glen; Lines, Aubry; Meyers, John; Page, Cristofer; Vanweerd, Myles; Young, Davies
Journal of Chemical Education, v95 n2 p315-319 Feb 2018
This paper describes a laboratory exercise used to address the ongoing need for nanotechnology-related, hands-on laboratory experiences for undergraduate students. Determination of the electrochemical behavior of student-fabricated silver nanogrids is reported. Students successfully used cyclic voltammetry to analyze silver nanogrids printed using microcontact printing and subsequent metallization. The silver nanogrids exhibit electrochemical behavior similar to that of electrodes manufactured in industry. Additionally, optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy were used to assess nanogrid quality and dimensions.
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Hands on Science, Undergraduate Students, Printing, Chemistry, Student Developed Materials, Plastics, Behavioral Objectives, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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