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Everyday Emulsions

Everyday Emulsions

Use everyday chemistry to explore molecular forces and make lotion!

Ice cream. Milk. Latex paint. Mayonnaise. Lotions and creams… Emulsions are all around us, but do our students know the link between these everyday materials and the amazing chemistry behind them? Through this resource, we will explore the chemistry of familiar emulsions, applying our current understandings of intermolecular forces to develop new and fun ways to present these concepts in the classroom. We will use specialized dyes to determine emulsion types, make our own lotion using accessible ingredients, and use case studies to explore how this chemistry can impact our environment.

Learn About Emulsions

Chemistry of Emulsions

Topic:

Physical Science, Chemical Reactions

Content Type:

Article

An emulsion can be delicious, useful, moisturizing, and a study in balance and stability.

Emulsifiers and Surfactants

Topic:

Physical Science, Chemical Reactions

Content Type:

Article

Small molecules that hold oil and water together.

Characteristics of an Emulsion

Topic:

Physical Science, Chemical Reactions

Content Type:

Article

What’s happening inside an emulsion?

Experiment with Emulsions

DIY Lotion (and the science behind it!)

Topic:

Physical Science, Chemical Reactions

A hands-on look at intermolecular forces through making homemade lotions and creams.

Classify Simple Emulsions

Topic:

Physical Science, Chemical Reactions

Explore how the ratio of each component of the emulsion - water, oil, and surfactant affect the stability of the emulsion, as well as its appearance and texture.

A Viscosity Test to Characterize Emulsions

Topic:

Physical Science, Chemical Reactions

Measure movement, calculate viscosity, and connect flow rates to emulsion recipes.

A Dye Test to Classify Emulsions

Topic:

Physical Science, Chemical Reactions

Use everyday dyes to reveal the dispersed and continuous phases of your emulsion.

Emulsions IRL

Case Study: Lipid Emulsions and Parenteral Nutrition

Topic:

Life Science

Content Type:

Case Study

What happens when someone experiences issues with digestion and nutrient absorption?

Case Study: Lipid Nanoparticles and mRNA Vaccine Delivery

Topic:

Civic Science, Life Science, Biochemistry

Content Type:

Case Study

Turning emulsion science into vaccine technology.

Two-Minute Mayo

Topic:

Physical Science, Chemical Reactions

Use mayonnaise to experience an emulsion with all your senses.

Case Study: Palmitic Acid

A common fatty acid reveals the power and risk of biological balance.

Science Research Activities
- Science Research Activities
- All Science Research Activities
- Into the World of Microscopes [ 5 ]
  Learn about how microscopes work, and explore the kinds of ways scientists use microscopes for research.
- Everyday Emulsions [ 11 ]
  Use everyday chemistry to explore molecular forces and make lotion!
- Escape the Cell [ 8 ]
  Have you ever used an escape room to learn about the central dogma?
- Beyond Dirt: The Ecosystem Beneath our Feet [ 3 ]
  Explore how soil chemistry and ecosystems open the door to deep scientific investigation.
Research Programs
Inclusive Mentorship
- Inclusive Mentorship
- All Inclusive Mentorship Resources
- In-Reach Infrastructure [ 18 ]
  Step-by-step guides of programs that have supported mentorship in the Rockefeller University scientific community.
- Continued Learning for Mentors [ 9 ]
  Resources and reflections to keep growing as a mentor, leader, and trustworthy collaborator.
- Inclusive Science Systems [ 23 ]
  Exploring the systems, structures, and relationships that make science more inclusive and connected.
- Guide to LGBTQIA+ Allyship for Mentors
Podcasts & Webinars
Blog
- Blog
- View All Blog Posts
- SSRP Icons [ 17 ]
  Spotlighting student stories and experiences from RockEDU’s Summer Science Research Program.
- Meet RockEDU's Mentors [ 15 ]
  Meet the Rockefeller, Weill Cornell, and Sloan Kettering community members who power RockEDU’s Mentorship Ecosystem and inspire future scientists.
- Science Spotlight [ 34 ]
  Science Spotlight explores how science works by illuminating discoveries, ideas, and the people behind them.
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