Hands-On Data Analysis: Using 3D Printing to Visualize Reaction Progress Surfaces

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Title: Hands-On Data Analysis: Using 3D Printing to Visualize Reaction Progress Surfaces
Language: English
Authors: Higman, Carolyn S. (ORCID 0000-0001-9788-3468), Situ, Henry, Blacklin, Peter, Hein, Jason E. (ORCID 0000-0002-4345-3005)
Source: Journal of Chemical Education. Sep 2017 94(9):1367-1371.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2017
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, College Science, Chemistry, Hands on Science, Printing, Technology Uses in Education, Visualization, Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction, Tutorial Programs, Computer Software, Science Activities, Student Developed Materials, Data Analysis, Measurement Equipment
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.7b00314
ISSN: 0021-9584
Abstract: Advances in 3D printing technology over the past decade have led to its expansion into all subfields of science, including chemistry. This technology provides useful teaching tools that facilitate communication of difficult chemical concepts to students and researchers. Presented here is the use of 3D printing technology to create tangible models of reaction progress surfaces. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions are provided for the creation of these surfaces from IR, NMR, and HPLC data. More generally, this procedure enables conversion of any arrayed data set into a 3D-printable STL file. The general utility of these 3D-printed models is highlighted with three unique case studies.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 30
Entry Date: 2017
Accession Number: EJ1159637
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Advances in 3D printing technology over the past decade have led to its expansion into all subfields of science, including chemistry. This technology provides useful teaching tools that facilitate communication of difficult chemical concepts to students and researchers. Presented here is the use of 3D printing technology to create tangible models of reaction progress surfaces. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions are provided for the creation of these surfaces from IR, NMR, and HPLC data. More generally, this procedure enables conversion of any arrayed data set into a 3D-printable STL file. The general utility of these 3D-printed models is highlighted with three unique case studies.
ISSN:0021-9584
DOI:10.1021/acs.jchemed.7b00314