ERIC Number: EJ1444372
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-May
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
EISSN: EISSN-1938-1328
App-Free Method for Visualization of Polymers in 3D and Augmented Reality
Hootan Roshandel; Matthew Shammami; Shiyun Lin; Yin-Pok Wong; Paula L. Diaconescu
Journal of Chemical Education, v100 n5 p2039-2044 2023
The rise of virtual and online education in recent years has led to the development and popularization of many online tools, notably three-dimensional (3D) models and augmented reality (AR), for visualizing various structures in chemical sciences. The majority of the developed tools focus on either small molecules or biological systems, as information regarding their structure can be easily accessed from online databases or obtained through relatively quick calculations. As such, due to a lack of crystallographic and theoretical data available for nonbiological macromolecules, there is a noticeable lack of accessible online tools for the visualization of polymers in 3D. Herein, using a few sample polymers, we showcase a workflow for the generation of 3D models using molecular dynamics and Blender. The 3D structures can then be hosted on p3d.in, where AR models can be generated automatically. Furthermore, the hosted 3D models can then be shared via quick response (QR) codes and used in various settings without the need to download any applications.
Descriptors: Plastics, Science Instruction, Chemistry, Computer Software, Online Courses, Computer Simulation, Visual Aids, Teaching Methods, Models, Educational Technology, Molecular Structure
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Chemistry (CHE); National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Graduate Education (DGE)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 2023955; 1735325