Labs and Tools: Gummy Shapes
Contains:
"Worm goo" sodium alginate liquid in squirt bottle*
"Worm goo activator" calcium chloride crystals*
Small bowl
Small sieve (mesh strainer) that nests inside the bowl
Plastic spoon
*These items need to be replenished upon return, or restocking fee will be charged.
Fee: $ 0.00 per 7 days
http://www.nisenet.org/catalog/programs/exploring_fabrication_-_gummy_capsules_nanodays_12_13
Exploring Fabrication - Gummy Capsules lets visitors make self-assembled polymer spheres. They learn that self-assembly is a process by which molecules and cells form themselves into functional structures, and that self-assembly is used to make nanocapsules that can deliver medication.