4.3.1 - Sol-Gel Method
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What is the primary phase transition in the sol-gel method?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a suspension when it solidifies.
Name one application of the sol-gel method.
💡 Hint: Think about where you see ceramics being used.
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What is the sol-gel method primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what materials are common in nanotechnology.
True or False: The sol-gel method can only create simple structures.
💡 Hint: Consider the variety of nanomaterials synthesized.
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Design an experiment using the sol-gel method to synthesize a new metal oxide nanomaterial with specific properties for solar energy applications.
💡 Hint: Consider how the particle size and surface area might impact solar energy absorption.
Critically assess the environmental impact of using the sol-gel method for large-scale production of nanomaterials and propose sustainable practices.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the principles of green chemistry.
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