Dávila-Díaz Kariluz, Díaz-Vázquez Liz M
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, 17 Ave Universidad STE 1701, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00925-2537.
J Chem Educ. 2024 Jul 9;101(8):3596-3602. doi: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c00291. eCollection 2024 Aug 13.
This document presents a simple yet highly effective demonstration for creating UV radiation sensors using alginate molecules. This demonstration can easily be aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for classroom use. Moreover, the demonstration requires only a few easily obtainable materials, and the process involved is straightforward. When exposed to UV light or sunlight, the spheres' color changes, offering a fascinating observation that is sure to capture the imagination of students of all ages. This encourages curiosity and inspires further exploration of the scientific world. It is easily understandable and suitable for people of all ages. This experiment represents a valuable addition to the scientific community's educational tools, and its potential to inspire a new generation of scientists is truly limitless.
本文展示了一个使用藻酸盐分子制造紫外线辐射传感器的简单却高效的演示。这个演示可以很容易地与用于课堂的下一代科学标准（NGSS）保持一致。此外，该演示只需要几种容易获得的材料，且涉及的过程很简单。当暴露在紫外光或阳光下时，球体的颜色会发生变化，提供了一个引人入胜的观察结果，肯定会激发各个年龄段学生的想象力。这激发了好奇心，并鼓励对科学世界进行进一步探索。它易于理解，适合所有年龄段的人。这个实验是科学界教育工具的一项宝贵补充，其激发新一代科学家的潜力确实是无限的。
