The Water Race: Hydrophobic & Hydrophilic Surfaces

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The Water Race: Hydrophobic & Hydrophilic Surfaces

Description:

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.

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NSF

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National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

Nano Topics

Fundamentals, Materials, tools, and applications

Audience

15 and up

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NNIN - The Water Race: Hydrophobic & Hydrophilic

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0532536 and 0940143

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