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ERIC Number: EJ1440088
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
EISSN: EISSN-1938-1328
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Introducing Chirality Concept of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes to High School Students and Undergraduates by Paper Origami in Their Science Projects
Xing Yang; Huixin Tan; Mengjiao Yuan; Yan Zhou; Meixia Cao; Hongyang Zhang; Ping Hu; Min Zhang
Journal of Chemical Education, v99 n5 p2101-2106 2022
The chirality of chemicals is a well-known concept among undergraduates. The examples of chiral molecules in daily life are introduced to high school students as well. However, the chirality of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) remains unpopular in these groups. In this paper, a simple visualization of SWCNTs was first performed via paper origami. Then, a cost-effective separation experiment was introduced to the students to achieve the actual chiral SWCNTs. The proposed visualization and separation of chiral SWCNTs were evaluated in students' science projects. Introducing the chirality concept to students would enhance the students' understanding of nanomaterials and the chirality of SWCNTs.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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