ERIC Number: EJ936768
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-May
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Lithography of Polymer Nanostructures on Glass for Teaching Polymer Chemistry and Physics
Sahar-Halbany, Adi; Vance, Jennifer M.; Drain, Charles Michael
Journal of Chemical Education, v88 n5 p615-618 May 2011
As nanolithography becomes increasingly important in technology and daily life, a variety of inexpensive and creative methods toward communicating the concepts underpinning these processes in the classroom are necessary. An experiment is described that uses simple CD-Rs, C-clamps, an oven, and a freezer to provide concrete examples and insights into the chemistry and principles of nanolithography. The experiment also has flexibility, making it suitable for a range of classroom levels from high school to more advanced labs in college. Because CD-Rs are composed of grooves of polycarbonate, the experiment provides a basis for discussions and exploration into the chemistry and physics of polymers on the nanoscale. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Plastics, High Schools, Physics, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Science Experiments, Secondary School Science, College Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education
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Language: English
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