Squishy Jello Gels in Nano Size Molds

Squishy Soapy Jello Gels in Nano Size MoldsResearch Work Presented by:Mr. Mark OliverMr. Ryan CatesMr. Olivers Science MeddlingsMEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical SystemsClean Room OperationsPiranha Cleaning Squeaky CleaningPhoto lithography Mold MakingInterest in Nano TechnologyNano for Noobies web pageNano science behind kale, etc..Nano paws of geckosNano-Tex TextilesMEMSMicro Small Electro Electronics Mechanical MachinerySystems Groups of Machinery

Small groups of electrically powered machinery

Making MEMS in a clean roomCleaning Wafers (Si not Nabisco)Piranha Hydrogen Peroxide and Sulfuric AcidReally strong washing solution that will remove dirt and oil from very small holes in the surface of Silicon.Regular soap or solvents cant do this!

Making MEMS in a clean roomPhotolithograpyPhoto LightLithography Excavating (Trenching)The used of light and chemical bathes to create molds, trenches or structures on Si wafers.

Final Products

NanomaterialNano 10-9 meters (1/1,000,000 Millimeter)

Example: NanoTexTitanium Nano particles in the threadMicrobes cant survive on TiYou can wear this shirt for long times without bathing and smelling!

Nano-AnimalsGecko from Geico

Nano-Plants

Lotus, Kale, Cabbage, etcThese are self cleaning plants!BuhGillions of small Nanosized hairsThese hairs make the surface of the plant hydrophobic (Water Fearing)

Ryans Squishy Science ResearchGelsHydrogelsSuspensionsColloids

Smart MaterialsSolubility changing polymersRyans Squishy Gel ResearchHydrogelsHydro- waterGel- suspension medium Like a rubbery maze that traps water (like Jell-O!)Can be soft and weak orhard and tough

Ryans Squishy Gel Research

SuspensionsHeterogenous Fluids containing solidsExample:MilkMud, clay, siltPaintDust in air

Ryans Squishy Gel ResearchColloidschemicalmixturewhere one substance is dispersed evenly throughout anotherExample:Shaving CreamMilk

Ryans Squeaky Clean ResearchSoaps (aka surfactants or amphiphiles)Lower the surface tension of a liquidContain a Water Loving and Water Fearing endAttach to dirt and waterThis is why its important to dry your hands

Final Products

WorksheetsIf you finish your worksheet earlyComputer Games