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Editorial

The World According to Nanotechnology

Diana S. Mason

Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203-5070

J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (5), p 665

DOI: 10.1021/ed082p665

Publication Date (Web): May 1, 2005

Abstract

We hear a lot about nanotechnology in the popular press, but do you really know what it is all about, and do you know how you can introduce your students to the “nanoworld”?

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High School / Introductory Chemistry

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Especially for High School Teachers

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Nanotechnology

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Received: August 03, 2009

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