By Andriy Kovalenko National Institute for Nanotechnology
09.30
On the Instability of Nano-Catalysts in PEFC Environments: New Mechanistic Insights
By Alejandro A. Franco Laboratoire de Composants PEM (LCPEM)
10.00
EC Funding Opportunities for Nanotechnologies in Energy Applications
Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies are expected to enable major breakthroughs in the field of energy harvesting, conversion and storage and for novel isolating materials. Presenting funding opportunities within the 2009 EC NMP programme and a short overview of other EC initiatives.
Martin Schmidt Project Officer - Nanotechnology
Unit "Nano- and Converging Sciences and Technologies" European Commission, DG Research, Industrial Technologies
10.30
COFFEE BREAK
11.00
The Path from Research to Industrial Products
Discussing finding promising new university innovations and starting new companies to develop and commercialize them. Often university inventions fall in the ginnovation gaph which refers to the difficulty of obtaining capital to develop the technology. Several examples are discussed which represent technology developments that have enormous potential for reducing energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions.
Daryl Boudreaux, PhD
Partner and Chief Scientific Officer NanoHoldings LLC
11.30
Characterization of Anatase Nanoparticles Using DFT Simulation
Studying the anatase nanoparticles with the size scale ranging from 1nm to 3nm. Investigating the bond lengths, coordination environment and electronic structures of these nanoparticles. Studying the water adsorption on the surface of the relatively most stable nanoparticle in order to have a full knowledge of the photocatalytic mechanism.
Authors: Hong Wang, Hao Wang and James P Lewis - Department of Physics
Speaker: Dr. Hong Wang West Virginia University
12.00
LUNCH
14.00
Structural and Energetic Properties of Nanowire-Based Energetic Nanocomposites
One of the goals of nanotechnology is to be able to control matter at the nanoscale level and prepare new materials with advanced properties. By applying the principles of nanotechnology, demonstrating novel, energetic nanocomposite materials where this goal is almost realized.
Authors: L. Menon, E. Panaitescu - Department of Physics
C. Richter - Department of Chemical Engineering
Speaker: Latika Menon Northeastern University Boston
14.30
Studies on the Formation and Characterizations of TiO2 Nanotubes
Revealing the formation of TiO2 nanotubes. The beam annealing of the as synthesized TiO2 nanotubes reveals the formation of crystalline TiO2 from amorphous phase. It is interesting to note that the system gets ordered with annealing. The TiO2 nanotubes can be employed in the removal of water pollutants like phenol, trichlorophenol etc.
Authors: P. R. Mishra, P. K. Dubey, and O. N. Srivastava - Department of Physics
Speaker: Panch Ratan Mishra Banaras Hindu University
15.00
Application of Nano-Porus Adsorbent in Closed Thermal Heat Pump
Presenting a brief information about working principle of adsorption heat pump and adsorption process. The advantages and disadvantages of adsorption heat pump are described and design difficulties of the pump are explained. The definition of first law, second law and specific heating/cooling power are given. The results obtained from an experimental intermittent heat pump are presented and future of this kind of heat pump is discussed.
Authors: Hasan DEMİR, Semra ÜLKÜ - Department of Chemical Engineering
Moghtada MOBEDİ - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Speaker: Dr. Moghtada Mobedi Izmir Institute of Technology
15.30
Preparation of Pt-based Catalysts by Microwave Heating Polyol Method
Describing a new method that could reduce the Pt oxide which was no catalysis and yet hindered the absoption of H2,CH3OH, OH and O2. Hence, compared with the conventional method, the new method could enhance the catalytic activation of the catalysts.
Author : Meng Jianbo, Zhang Zhi, Sang Ge
Speake : Zhang Zhi National Key Laboratory for Surface Physics and Chemistry, Sichuan
16.00
COFFEE BREAK
16.30
Future Business of Nano-Energy: New materials properties
Research opportunities
Commercialisation process at the early stage
Moderator : Daryl Boudreaux, PhD
Partner and Chief Scientific Officer, NanoHoldings LLC
Participants: Dr. Hong Wang, Department of Physics, West Virginia University Prof Christopher Pickett, School of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Universtity of East Anglia Giampiero Ruani, Institute of Nanostructured Materials (ISMN-CNR) Dr. Laurent Gravier, Institut de Physique des Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Lin Simpson, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Dr. Vincent Artero, CEA Renaut Mosdale, Ph.D, President Paxitech
Chairperson
Alejandro A. Franco
Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, DRT/LITEN/Département de Technologies de l’Hydrogène Laboratoire deComposants PEM(LCPEM)
09.00
Artificial Photosynthesis for Hydrogen Production
It is highly desirable to produce hydrogen from renewable resources such as water and solar energy as done by some natural micro-organisms though a photosynthetic process. Showing how we can take inspiration from these microbes and algaes to design noble-metal free electrocatalysts and photocatalysts that can be further grafted on nanostructured materials.
Dr. Vincent Artero
Laboratoire de Chimie et Biologie des Métaux UMR 5249 (CEA-CNRS-Université J. Fourier)
09.30
Building the Bioinorganic Structures of Hydrogenase onto Electrode Surfaces including Nanoelectrodes
Some early steps in the construction of artificial arrays and assemblies of the bioinorganic structures of [FeFe]-hydrogenase will be described: materials to replace platinum?
Prof Christopher Pickett (CAP)
School of Chemistry & Pharmacy Universtity of East Anglia
10.00
Porous Silicon Nanostructures as Hydrogen Source for Portable Fuel Cells
Reporting on fabrication, physico-chemical properties and application of strongly hydrogenated (up to 7 mass%) porous silicon nano-powder for hydrogen supplying of portable fuel cells.
Authors: V. Lysenko, T. Nychyporuk, E. Grandpierre -Lyon Institute of Nanotechnologies (INL), CNRS UMR-5270
R. Mosdale - PaxiTech, A. Vorobey, S. Tutashkonko - Semiconductor Electronics Laboratory, RadioPhysics Faculty, Kiev Taras Shevchenko University
Speaker: Vladimir Lysenko
Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology CNRS
10.30
COFFEE BREAK
11.00
Understanding the Nature of Interaction and Dispersion of Nano-Clays in Polybenzimidazole
Using clay/polymer composite as a proton exchange material in high- temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Potential advantages include reduced dimensional swelling, which can lead to an improvement in the durability of the polymer/electrode interface during on/off cycles, reduced membrane permeability and enhanced mechanical properties.
Authors: Ana Siu and David Plackett - Risoe-DTU, Polymer Department
Speaker: Anna Siu Risoe National Laboratory
11.30
Performance of PEM Fuel Cells Utilizing Platinum Nanorod Electrodes
As compared to baseline cells with Teflon-bonded platinum-black electrodes (>1 mg/cm2), high mass-specific activity is demonstrated (A/mg Pt). Electrodes utilizing nanorods represent a promising path toward fuel cells with low platinum loadings and high efficiency.
Michael Gasda
PhD student, Center for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Research
Department of Materials Science and Engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
12.00
LUNCH
14.00
Development of Efficient Low-Cost Photovoltaic Devices Hybrid Organic-Nanoparticle Systems Discussing extensive work in both the fundamental study of how organic systems and nanoparticles interact at the molecular level and can be applied to create hybrid devices with enhanced properties.
Authors: Richard J. Curry, D. M. N. M Dissanayake, Ross A. Hatton, K. Bourdakos, Thierry Lutz, Cristina Giusca, and S. R. P Silva - Advanced Technology Institute
Speaker: Richard J. Curry University of Surrey
14.30
Titania Inverse Opal Films as Skeleton of Nanocomposite 3D Solar Cells Demonstratin, in 3D nanocomposite TiO2/CuInS2 solar cells, the improvement in efficiency by substituting disordered mesoporous titania film with ordered IO TiO2. The readiness of this approach, could represent the keystone for allowing mass production of efficient solid state dye sensitized solar cells.
Authors: C. Ancora, F. Corticelli, C. Dionigi, G. Ruani - Institute of Nanostructured Materials
Speaker: Giampiero Ruani Institute of Nanostructured Materials (ISMN-CNR)
15.00
Plastic Devices for Energy Engineering
Discussing a general theory of plastic devices engineering and development of the machinery construction in plastics processing, recycling for energy engineering, inclusive of grinders. The project includes two beings: computer aiding an invention and diffusion of a plastics device novelty. Jozef B. Flizikowski, full Professor
Department of Special Purpose Machinery and Environment Protection
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering University of Technology and Life Sciences
15.30
COFFEE BREAK
16.00
Fabrication and Optimization of the Modular PEC Solar Cells Employing Nanostructured TiO2 Photoelectrodes
Nanocrystalline semiconductiing materials are attracting much attention due to their potential applications in various areas of research e.g. nonlinear optics, heterogeneous photocatalysis and solar energy conversion through PEC solar cells. Reporting studies on the investigation and optimization of nanostructured TiO2 with respect to optimum photoelectrode area for modular design of photoelectrolysis cell.
Authors: P.R. Mishraa, O.N. Srivastavaa - Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University
P.K. Shukla - Vindhya Institute of Technology and Science
Speaker: Panch Ratan Mishra Banaras Hindu University
16.30
Comparition between Modified NanoStructured ZnO and TiO2 Electrodes for Solar Cell applications by Energy Dispersion Analysis (EDS)
Describing a method of manufacturing electrodes which are sensitized by Mercurochrome have been studied and comparing of their efficiency due to their structure and morphology, by energy dispersion analysis (EDS) and electronic microscope(SEM).
Authors: Sattar Dargahi Maleki, Simin Janitabar Darzi - Department of Material Engineering
Speaker : Sattar Dargahi Maleki Iran University of Science and Technology
17.00
Synthesis of Nanoporous TiO2 Catalyst and Photochemical Degradation of the Hazardous Dye Congo Red under Solar Light
Nanostructured titanium dioxide is prepared using a nonionic block copolymer (Pluronic P-123) as the structure-directing agent with Sol-gel method. Formation of product is confirmed, using XRD, SEM, TGA, DTA, FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy techniques.
Simin Janitabar Darzi
Department of Material Engineering Iran University of science and technology
Chairperson
Andriy Kovalenko National Institute for Nanotechnology
09.00
Low-Cost Nanowire Synthesis for Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
Analysing the dependence of the thermoelectric parameters on size effects, mainly the diameters of the wires. Detailing the influence of the internal texture of the nanowires, which can be tailored during the electrochemical growth process.
Authors: H. Yu, L. S. Granville and J-Ph. Ansermet - Institut de Physique des Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, L. Gravier - Ecovalia SA, Switzerland
Speaker: Dr. Laurent Gravier Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
09.30
Nanotechnologies for ThermoelectricEenergy Conversion
Reviewing the interesting solutions that thermoelectricity offers to convert lost heat into electricity, and what progress has been made to increase conversion efficiencies of thermoelectric devices, principally in the field of nanotechnologies.
Authors: H. Yu, L. S. Granville and J-Ph. Ansermet - Institut de Physique des Nanostructures, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, L. Gravier - Ecovalia SA, Switzerland
Speaker: Dr. Laurent Gravier Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
10.00
Low Dimensional Material for Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
Nanostructured thermoelectric materials are able to revolutionise the fields of thermoelectric cooling and energy conversion. Discussing new approach for nano composite material that exhibit high potential to enhance thermoelectric properties. Authors: Marc Plissonnier, Natalio Mingo - CEA Liten
Speaker: Marc Plissonnier CEA Liten
10.30
COFFEE BREAK
11.00
Nanostructured Adsorbents for Hydrogen Storage
Providing detailed hydrogen capacity/performance and reproducible processing information for promising nanostructured materials. Detailing the potential for hydrogen storage by nanostructures, the effects of dopants, demonstrating materials with greater than 4 wt% hydrogen uptake, and discussing the potential to develop materials with 9 wt% or more hydrogen storage.
Authors: L.J. Simpson, K. O’Neill, P. A. Parilla, C. Engtrakul, T. G. Gennett, J.L. Blackburn, Y. Zhao, A.C., Dillon,
E. Whitney, C. Curtis and M.J. Heben
Speaker: L.J. Simpson National Renewable Energy Laboratory
11.30
Ultra-High Power Supercapacitors Using Hybrid Nanowire Electrodes
Demonstrating that ultra high power supercapacitors can be engineered using vertically aligned arrays of multi-segmented carbon nanotube – gold nanowire hybrid structures as electrodes.
Authors: Manikoth M. Shaijumon, Fung Suong Ou, Lijie Ci, and Pulickel M. Ajayan - Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Speaker: M. Shaijumon Rice University
12.00
LUNCH
14.00
Self-Assembled Peptide Nanotube Technology for Electrochemistry and Energy Storage
A novel class of self-assembled diphenylalanine-based peptide nanotubes was recently presented. Presenting here, for the first time, their mechanical properties, which were directly measured through indentation type experiments using atomic force microscopy.
Prof. Ehud Gazit, Ph.D.
Department of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology Tel Aviv University
14.30
CNTICP Hybrid Material
Describing a new technology development to produce highly porous solid material where carbon nanotubes forms a rigid skeleton and polyaniline is polymerized insitu on the surface of the CNT skeleton.
Authors: K.Immonen, and J.Sarlin - VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, F.Karman, J.Telegdi, E.Kalman - Chemical Research Center of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Speaker: Juha Sarlin VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
15.00
Investigating hydrogen Storage Behaviour of Pt and Pd Decorated Transition Metal Oxides
The demand of clean and efficient source of energy has increased recent years and it is expected to become more pronounced in the future. Using hydrogen is considered as one of possible scenario due to it abundance and non-polluting behaviour when used in fuel cells. Main challenge is to store that flammable gas. Transition metal oxides are proposed to be used in that application.
Authors: M. Moussavi, S. Donet- Comissariat l`Energie Atomique (CEA) Grenoble, Agnieszka Molendowska, P.J. Hall - Strathclyde University Glasgow
Speaker: Agnieszka Molendowska Strathclyde University Glasgow
15.30
Development of New Thermo-Chemical Cycles for Hydrogen Production
The H2S splitting can be carried out using any one of the conventional methods reported in the literature. The BaCO3 produced can further be treated in cycles to produce either CO2 and H2 or CO2 and BaS. The carbon-dioxide gas and barium sulfide can be recycled back.
Authors: Amit A. Gaikwad, Ashok N. Bhaskarwar - Department of Chemical Engineering
Speaker: Ashok N. Bhaskarwar Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
