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Author: Arielle Mensch

December 13, 2018 blog post

Quantum Dots and Lipid Rafts: Analytical Chemistry Solves a Nanoscale Mystery

Remember all those great Black Friday deals on QLED televisions? You may not realize it, but they were all about

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August 10, 2018 blog post

How Natural Organic Matter May Change How Nanoparticles Affect Bacteria

Almost 4 years ago now (wow I’m getting old) I wrote a blog post about the Invisible Remnants of Dead

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January 9, 2017 blog post

Game Day Green: Sustainability in College Football

If you’re anything like me, the holiday season is a time for relaxation, family, food, and of course football! If

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March 24, 2015 blog post

The Atomic Force Microscope – Probing to “See” at the Nanoscale

Take a look around – do you see a surface that looks a little bumpy?  Now close your eyes, reach

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October 23, 2014 blog post

Happy Mole Day from the CSN!

co-authors: Mimi Hang & Marco Torelli The word mole is one of those crazy words that have multiple meanings that

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July 22, 2014 blog post

Invisible Remnants of Dead Stuff Hiding in Water

Ready for a little test?  Try to list all of the things you can think of that are found in

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November 27, 2013 blog post

One of the Most Sensitive Balances on the Planet – Quartz Crystal Microbalance

Take a look at your wrist.  Have you ever wonder what makes your watch tick with such precision?  What if

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May 23, 2013 blog post

Kids Learn About Nanodiamonds and I Learn About Kids

“Hey do you guys want to see some fluorescent nanodiamond water?!” I eagerly yelled out as two little boys walked

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, grant number CHE-2001611. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed on this web site are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation or the participating institutions.

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