Nanolab is a suite of modern research equipment deisgned for interdisciplinary education and research.

1. NanoLab
Integrated interdisciplinary
educational-research
laboratory

2. NanoLab
NanoLab is a suite of modern research equipment
designed for interdisciplinary education and research.
Nanotechnology in education is an extremely wide
spectrum of problems in fields of physics, chemistry, biology,
computer science and mathematics which are interesting
and promising to solve.
Laboratory projects included in suite have thorough
description and several levels of difficulty. With them it is
possible to conduct studies far away from school program.
Usage of modern research equipment in study process
starting from school increases motivation of students and
competitiveness of education.

3. Physics
Physics
Physics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Chemistry
Biology
Biology
Chemistry Biology
Nanotechnology
Modern laboratory must include not only high-precision
microscopes and complex chemical reactors. To utilize their
potential one have to use comparatively simple and
inexpensive equipment, which quality and functionality
directly impacts on variety and complexity of approachable
systems and phenomena.
Most projects designed in such a way, that the can be
performed under the guidance of good school teacher.
Despite that, their themes are science trends of last 10-20
years and usually studied in senior university courses.
NanoLab support includes consultations on labs, use of
equipment and organization of project research.
Projects allow to cope with interdisciplinary connections,
develop interdisciplinary approach, form systematically
scientific thinking and to learn more about modern
problems of physics, chemistry, biology and nanotechnology.
Participation of students in scientific and engineering
contests widens mental outlook and serve as excellent
career guidance.

4. Microscopy laboratory
Requires room with low vibrations
Scanning probe
microscope
Metallographic
microscope
Biological
microscope

5. Laboratory of synthesis and analysis
Requires spacious room with fume hoods, good ventilation
and at least 5 workplaces.
Conductivity Analytical scales
Homogenizer
meter
Pyrolythic
chemical reactor
Set of
lasers
Electrochemical
reactor
Digital camera
Chemical ware Precision scales

7. Scanning probe
microscope
Designed for teaching principles of scanning
probe microscopy and acquiring skills for
studying nanoobjects and microstructures.
Semi-professional educational research suite.
Supports all primary methods: atomic-force,
magnetic-force and scanning tunneing
microscopy, as well as nanolitography.
Allows to acquire resolution up to atomic
scale.
Displayed series of atomic-force scans reveals
various stages of evolution of amorphous metal
material during annealing.

9. Salt crystallized within hydrogel Crystal of sodium acetate Crumbs of chemically degraded quartz
Optical
microscopy
Cotton fibers
Rosin. Dark field microscopy
Salt crystallized on the surface Chemical algae based on iron chloride Lead glass
of hydrogel

11. 1 μm
Pyrolytic
chemical reactor
Allows to conduct chemical reactions with
gases, solids and vapours. Can be used as
melting crucible.
Temperature is variable from room tempera-ture
to 1300°C.
Pressure ranges from 1 to 0,001 of atmo-sphere
Reactor is specialized on synthesis of
different types of carbon nanotubes.
Carbon nanotubes synthesized in reactor.
Image in scanning electron microscope.

12. Laboratory projects have several levels of difficulty
Basic projects
Projects with single devices. Demonstrate some phenomena and develop
skills of work on modern equipment.
Advanced projects
Designed for advanced studies with most motivated students. Provide
insights on composite nature of modern research and interdisciplinary
connections.
Research projects
Performed individually.
On example of actual problem show structure of scientific research, form
skills of designing and performing experiment, work with scientific adviser
and prepare for performing independent research.

13. “Instant ice”
The list will widen continuously
“Crystallization of isomorphous compounds”
Study of concept of isomorphism. Differences between
crystallization of isomoprhous substances and isomorphous
blends.
“Basics of chromatography”
Basics and technique of paper chromatography.
“Directional properties of polyethylene”
Study of differences between different types of polyethylene, of
hot pressing on their structure.
“Diversity of colloidal systems”
Advanced projects
(20–60 hours for each)
“Synthesis of carbon nanostructures”
“Analysis of carbon nanostructures”
Synthesis of various colloidal systems. Study of light scattering
in colloidal systems.
“Electrolysis on microscale”
“Amorphous metal tapes”
“Osmos in animate and inanimate nature”
Basic projects
(5–15 hours for each)
Preparation of catalyst via sol-gel method, synthesis of carbon
nanotubes in gas reactor, research of influence of systhesis
conditions on nantubes output.
Study of carbon nanostructures, as synthesized in previous
project, so of pyrolithic graphite using scanning probe methods.
Study of structure and composition of nanostructures
emerging during annealing.
Synthesis of artificial silicate “algae”. Study of phenomena of
plasmolysis, syneresis and osmotic instability,
Study of dynamics changes in metals surface during
electroplating.
“Crystallization of isomorphous compounds”
Study of concept of isomorphism. Differences between
crystallization of isomoprhous substances and isomorphous
blends.
Rapid crystallization of supercooled hydrate solutions.

14. 0 ms
80 ms 120 ms
Chemistry of paints Instant ice
Basic project Basic project
During this project students become familiar
with colour theory, structure of paints
and use of optical microscope.
During this project students become familiar with thermal effects
of chemical reactions, supercooled liquids and use
of optilcal microscope.
40 ms

15. Directional properties of PE–HD and PE–LD
Basic project
In this project students study structures of different
types of polyethylene, document their change under
different influences, acquire skills of using scanning
probe microscope.
Electrolysis on microscale
Basic project
In this project students become familiar with principles
of electrolysis and study kinetics of this process.

16. Osmos phenomenon
on micro and macro scale
Research project
Main purpose of this project is experimental research of complex
space-organized structures.
In this project students become familiar with structure of stitched
polymers, their kinetics in liquid environment and Tindall effect. Study of
osmos includes its role in synthesis of some materials.
Acquired skills are: use of analytical scales, preparation of solutions and
samples for optical microscopy, confident use of optical microscope.

17. JP
3,58
Modeling
of sorption
Modeling
of osmos
Osmos
Macro scale Osmos
Micro scale
Conclusions about
structure and properties
AFM
Tindall effect
Tindall effect on micro scale
Mass change Various solvents on macro scale

18. 20 μm
Structural and magnetic domains
in amorphous metal stripes
Research project
Main purpose of this project is study of amorphous, nanocrystalline and
polycrystalline states of matter.
Objects of research are amorphous metal alloys and methods of their
processing and research.
Acquiring skills are use of plant CVDomna 2, SPM Nanoeducator II,
analytical scales and conductivity meter.

19. Preparation
of samples
Etching
Mass change
AFM
Metallography
Annealing
Conclusions about structure.
Synthesis of nanocrystalline
state of matter.

20. Synthesis of carbon nanotubes via
catalythic pyrolisys of ethanol
Research project
Main purpose of this project is mastering of method of vapour-gas
sysnthesis of carbon nanostructures.
Object of research is influence of parameters for synthesis of carbon
nanotubes on morphology of end product.
Acquiring skills are use of chemical gas reactor CVDomna, preparation of
samples for probe microscopy and use of basic probe microscopy
methods.

21. Preparation
of raw material
Preparation
of catalysts
Synthesis
Preparation
of AFM samples
Preparation
of STM samples
STM
AFM
Usage of systhesized
material in research
projects
Conclusions
about structure
Synthesis using
different parameters

22. nanoeducator@nt-mdt.ru
2014