University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (8): 282-289.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202401023

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Integrating Science and Education in a Comprehensive Chemistry Design Experiment: The Preparation of Copper(I) Oxide Nanoparticles and Its Application in Dye Water Remediation

Simin Fang1, Wei Huang1, Guanghua Yu2, Cong Wei2, Mingli Gao1, Guangshui Li2, Hongjun Tian1, Wan Li1   

  1. 1. National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education (University of Science and Technology of China), Heifei 230026, China;
    2. School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
  • Received:2024-01-08 Revised:2024-03-11 Published:2024-08-08
  • Contact: Wan Li E-mail:liwan@ustc.edu.cn

Abstract: To align with the national polices of energy saving and pollution reduction, a comprehensive design experiment was devised. Students are guided through the synthesis of copper(I) oxide nanoparticles and its subsequent application in the remediation of dye wastewater, examining the influence of various experimental conditions on the degradation efficiency. This experiment not only covers fundamental laboratory skills and the use of common instruments, but also introduces students to advanced concepts like nanomaterials preparation, oxidation degradation, and aquatic remediation. By adopting a research-oriented teaching approach, this experiment fosters independent thinking among students, effectively developing the scientific research and innovation abilities of undergraduates in lower grades and enhancing their sense of social responsibility.

Key words: Comprehensive design experiment, Integration of science and education, Nanomaterials, Water remediation