This week is no longer focused on progression of the research, this is focused on preparing my presentation for SURI and analyzing the data collected.  That being said I think that some minor experiments will still be run, but nothing super complicated.

June 20

• The white capped vials might be the problem.  Were going back to the black capped vials, but this time the foil will be covered in parafilm to avoid the AuNP attaching to the foil.
  • Did APTES procedure, but blew dry the last step instead of baking
  • Put in rotator overnight
• Tried to wash xylene out of A1 and K1
  • Rinse 3x with ETOH + shaking – no
  • Shake ETOH then let soak for 30 mins – no
  • Put water back into the vials – no

June 21

• Looked at the vials in rotator, they look exactly the same as they did when I put them in.
  • Took the rack off the rotator and put it into the sonicator, hopefully this will do SOMETHING
    • Looking Good!
• Did my presentation to the department, now I just need to submit my paper!