Full Cleantech Technical Program

The Cleantech 2012 presents the Innovation of Clean Technologies, along with a business program focused on matching corporate needs with technology solutions. Imbedded in the Cleantech 2012 program you will find presentations focused on the strategic technical needs of our corporate partners seen below.

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Participating Corporate Partners Include:

Applied Materials
Applied Ventures
ATMI
Austin Energy
BASF Venture Capital
Bayer MaterialScience
bp, AE Ventures
Chevron
Constellation Energy
DOD DLA
DOD Navy
Dow
DuPont

ExxonMobil
General Electric
Honda
IBM
IBM Venture Capital
Intel Corporation
Johnson Controls
Kodak Company
Lockheed Martin
MeadWestvaco
MWV
National Grid
Northeast Utilities

Panasonic Ventures
PPG Industries
SAIC
Samsung Ventures
Schlumberger
Schneider Electric
Shell GameChanger
Siemens
SK Innovation
Southern California Edison
Texas Instruments
Toray Industries
Xerox

Sessions
9:00	Monday - Technology Innovation Short Courses
	Tuesday June 19
7:30	Tuesday - TechConnect World Registration
8:30	Opening TechConnect World Keynotes
10:00	Expo Opening - Coffee Break
11:00	Energy Storage Keynotes & Innovation Spotlights
11:00	Carbon Capture Keynotes
11:00	Efficiency & Green Building Corporate Interests
11:00	Green Electronics I
11:00	TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics
12:30	Networking Lunch - Expo
1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Advanced Materials
1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Energy Technologies
2:00	Efficiency & Green Building Innovation Spotlights
2:00	Green Electronics II
2:00	Carbon Capture Technologies II
2:00	Energy Storage: Nanostructured Materials for Storage & Generation
2:45	TechConnect IP Partnering: Environmental, Water, Waste
4:30	Expo Reception and Poster Session I (4:30 - 6:30)
	Energy Storage & Novel Generation
	Wednesday June 20
8:30	Green Chemistry and Materials Keynotes
8:30	Water: Advanced & Nano Materials for Water Technologies
8:30	Solar: Innovation Spotlights
8:30	Smart Grid Corporate Strategic Interests
8:30	Energy Storage: Polymers for Battery Applications: Keynotes
8:30	TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials & Energy
10:30	TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Energy & Automotive
11:00	Solar: Corporate Strategic Interests
11:00	Bio Sources for Materials & Fuels: Spotlights
11:00	Water Technololgy Corporate Interests
11:00	Clean and Nano Innovation to Commercialization
12:30	Networking Lunch - Expo
1:00	NNI - Director’s Networking Session, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
1:30	Exhibit and Poster Session II
	Energy Storage & Novel Generation
	Solar Power Technologies & Materials
	Water Technologies
1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Materials & Chemical
1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Aerospace, Defense, Transportation
1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Energy Innovations
2:00	CTSI Utility Technology Challenge
2:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Material Energy Innovations
3:30	CTSI Utility Technology Challenge
3:30	Polymer Nanotech: Water: Advanced Materials for Water Treatment
3:30	Bio Sources for Materials & Fuels: Green Chemistry
3:30	Nanotech, Microtech & Cleantech for Oil & Gas
4:30	TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics
5:30	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception
6:00	CTSI Utility Technology Challenge Awards and Reception
	Thursday June 21
8:30	Coatings: Water: Membranes for Filtration & Separation
8:30	Catalysts for Environmental Applications
8:30	Solar: Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Keynotes
8:30	Advanced Capacitive & Power Devices I
8:30	Biowaste Industrial Symbiosis Network Discussion
9:00	Z-Park China Corporate Program
10:30	TechConnect Corporate Venture Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics
11:00	Catalysts for Green Chemistry
11:00	Solar: Nanomaterials for Solar Energy
11:00	Bio Sources for Materials & Fuels: Algae Technologies & Applications
11:00	Advanced Capacitive & Power Devices II
12:30	National Innovation Showcase - Networking Lunch (available for purchase)
1:00	TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Environment, Water & Waste
1:00	TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Generation & Efficiency
2:00	Nanomaterials for Catalysis: Innovations in sythesis & production
2:30	TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Generation & Management
4:00	TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Storage & Harvesting
4:00	TechConnect National Innovation Showcase, Reception & Poster Session III
	Bio Sources for Materials & Fuels
	Cleantech Industry Applications
	Carbon Capture
	Efficiency & Green Building
	Green Chemistry & Materials
	Nanomaterials for Catalysis
	Nanomaterials for Clean & Sustainable Technology
	Oil, Gas, Nuclear & Traditional Energy
	Renewable Energy Technologies
	Solar Power Technologies & Materials

Program
	Monday June 18
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9:00	Monday - Technology Innovation Short Courses
	Tuesday June 19
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7:30	Tuesday - TechConnect World Registration	Main Lobby
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8:30	Opening TechConnect World Keynotes	Mission City Ballroom
	Session chair: Matthew Laudon, TechConnect, US
8:30	The White House Materials Genome Initiative - Accelerating Advanced Materials Innovation and Deployment C. Wadia, Clean Energy & Materials R&D, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, US
9:00	Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Initiatives L. Christodoulou, Advanced Manufacturing Office, EERE, U.S. Department of Energy, US
9:30	Nanotech Innovation - From Lab to Fab A. Sallin, NanoDimension, CH
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10:00	Expo Opening - Coffee Break	Expo Hall AB
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11:00	Energy Storage Keynotes & Innovation Spotlights	Grand Ballroom H
	Session chair: Chris Menzel, Dimatix, US
11:00	Progress in Energy Storage towards a Cleaner and Greener Grid I. Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
11:30	The IBM Battery 500 Lithium-Air Project W. Wilcke, IBM, US
12:00	Prieto Battery, Inc. - Developing A Solid State 3D Li-Ion Battery K. Froelich, Prieto Battery, Inc., US (bio)
12:20	All CNT Lithium Based Secondary Battery D.S. Lashmore, M.W. Schauer and M. Gurau, Nanocomp Technologies, US (bio)
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11:00	Carbon Capture Keynotes	Great America 1
	Session chair: Fiona Case, NSTI, US
11:00	Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage as Part of California's Clean Energy Future E. Burton, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
11:30	The Science of CO2 Storage: What We Have Learned by X-Raying Rocks R. Pini, Stanford University, US (bio)
12:00	Global CCS Activities: Status and Significance for Clean Energy Portfolio V.K. Der, Global CCS Institute, US
12:30	A high temperature, lithium orthosilicate based solid absorbent for post combustion CO2 capture R. Quinn, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., US (bio)
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11:00	Efficiency & Green Building Corporate Interests	Great America 2
	Session chair: Brandon Tinianov, Northern CA Chapter President, USGBC, US
11:00	Johnson Controls Building Efficiency: Strategic Technology Interests A. Gadicherla, Johnson Controls, US
11:15	Beyond the Basics – tackling the next layer of energy consumption A. Marsh, Schneider Electric, CA
11:30	A Path to Higher Performance in Existing Buildings A. Kobb, Siemens Building Technologies, US
11:45	Osram Sylvania - Technology Strategic Interests A. Giacobbe, Osram Sylvania, US
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11:00	Green Electronics I	Great America 3
	Session chair: Anupama B. Kaul, NSF and Douglas Keszler, Oregon State University, US
11:00	Nano-enabled Green Technologies for Electronics and Energy Applications A.B. Kaul, National Science Foundation, US (bio)
11:30	Semiconductor Processing through Aqueous Chemistry D.A. Keszler, A. Telecky, W. Wang, Oregon State University, US (bio)
12:00	Improving the End-of-Life for Electronic Materials via Sustainable Recycling Methods M.B. Korzenski, ATMI, US (bio)
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11:00	TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics	Room 210
	Session chair: Thomas Martinuzzo, Univalor, CA
11:00	SK Innovation Innovation Partnering B.S. Kwak, SK Innovation, KR
11:20	MeadWestvaco Innovation Partnering P. France, MeadWestvaco, US
11:40	PPG Industries Innovation Partnering M. Makowski, PPG Industries, US
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12:30	Networking Lunch - Expo	Expo Hall AB
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1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Advanced Materials	Room 201
	Session chair: Steve Hahn, Dow, Reviewers: Ron Beech, Angstron Materials, Toivo Kodas, Cabot, US (invited)
1:30	Graphene based large-scale transparent electrode using electrospray H. Huh, KITECH, KR
1:40	Method for the Production of Mineral Wool and Iron from Serpentine Ore P. King, National Energy Technology Laboratory (URS Corporation), US
1:50	Fabrication of porous SiC ceramic from multilayer-coated SiC particles through sol-gel followed by in-situ polymerization N. Gadoury, Univalor, CA
2:00	Nanodye J. Gomes, University of Minho, PT
2:10	High strength magnets with no rare earths E. Hockert, University of Minnesota, US
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1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Energy Technologies	Room 207
	Session chair: Elizabeth Endler, Shell, Reviewer: Shahin Farshchi, Lux Capital, US
1:30	Porous Amorphous GeOx as an Anode Material in Li-ion Batteries K. Elcess, Brookhaven National Laboratory, US
1:40	Durable Hydrophobized Gas Diffusion Media for Fuel Cells A. Spitz, Kansas University Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc. (KUCTC), US
1:50	A Plug and Play Operational Approach for Implementation for an Autonomous·Smart·Micro·Grid M. Sethu, National University of Singapore (NUS), SG
2:00	Core-Shell Structured Bifunctional Catalysts for Metal-Air Battery-Fuel Cell S. Bagheri, University of Waterloo, Commercialization Office (WatCo), CA
2:10	Novel Current Collector Design for Use in Rechargeable Lithium Metal Batteries D. Ji, UCSB Technology & Industry Alliances, US
2:20	Ice Slurry Refrigerant: Clean Cold Now S. Wolgel, University of Chicago, US
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2:00	Efficiency & Green Building Innovation Spotlights	Great America 2
	Session chair: Brandon Tinianov, Northern CA Chapter President, USGBC, US
2:00	Low-cost, Flexible Electrochromic Film for Net Zero Energy Buildings B. Lanning, ITN Energy Systems, US
2:20	High-Performance, Low Cost Thermoelectrics for Refrigeration, Heat Pumping and Power Generation Applications U. Ghoshal, Sheetak Inc., US
2:40	Energy Analytics for Buildings D. Armano, First Fuel Software, US
3:00	See What You’re Saving – applying high throughput thermography to building efficiency S. Duncan, ēssess, US
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2:00	Green Electronics II	Great America 3
	Session chair: Anupama B. Kaul, National Science Foundation, US
2:00	Efficient Semiconductor Interfaces for Artificial Photosynthesis H. Frei, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
2:30	Graphene based Green Electronics K. Banerjee, University of California, Santa Barbara, US
3:00	Thermoelectric Nanowire Networks: A low cost approach to energy recovery A.J. Lohn, K.J. Norris, E. Coleman, G.S. Tompa, N.P. Kobayashi, University of California, Santa Cruz, US
3:20	Screening Level Cradle to Grave Life Cycle Assessment of a Conceptual Carbon Nanotube Field Emission Display Device. V.K.K. Upadhyayula, USEPA/ORISE, US
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2:00	Carbon Capture Technologies II	Great America 1
2:00	Enzymatic Technology for Low-Cost Carbon Dioxide Capture J. Carley, J. Lalonde, CO2 Solutions Inc., CA
2:20	Ionic Liquids as Sorption Cooling Media T.J.S. Schubert, T.F. Beyersdorff, S. Sauer, C. Römich, N. Merkel, K. Schaber M. Koch, Iolitec Ionic Liquids Technologies GmbH, DE
2:40	Status of CO2 Capture Technologies A.S. Bhown, Electric Power Research Institute, US
3:00	Speeding Carbon Dioxide Capture- The Key to Better Energetics R.D. Aines, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, US
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2:00	Energy Storage: Nanostructured Materials for Storage & Generation	Grand Ballroom H
	Session chair: David Lashmore, NanoComp, US
2:00	Extending Cycle Life of Nanostructured Silicon Anodes J. Golightly, M. Isaacson, J. Bonilla, F. Chiu, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, US
2:20	Graphene-based Electrodes for Next Generation Li Batteries C. Martin, Vorbeck Materials Corp, US
2:40	Tailoring Pt-Alloy Cluster Nanoparticles for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Activity R. Balu, N. Roy Choudhury, N.K. Dutta, C.M. Elvin, A.J. Hill, University of South Australia, AU
3:00	An Electron-Relay Prototype Supercapacitor Mimics Electrophorus Electricus’s Reversible Membrane Potential for Multiple-organ Discharge E.T. Chen, C. Ngatchou, Advanced Biomimetic Sensors, Inc., US
3:20	Specialty Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Advanced Li-ion Battery Cathodes R. Prada Silvy, S. Conner, Y. Tan, J. Ferguson, A.J. Manning, SouthWest NanoTechnologies, US
3:40	Synthesis of Core-Shell Based Artificial Nanodielectrics Via Scalable and Cost Effective Methods R. Singh, N. Badi, University of Houston, US
4:00	Novel Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries M. Taige, T.J.S. Schubert, T.F. Beyersdorff, Iolitec Ionic Liquids Technologies GmbH, DE
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2:45	TechConnect IP Partnering: Environmental, Water, Waste	Room 201
	Session chair: Jennifer Gottwald, WARF, Reviewer: Adrian Brozell, Znano, US
2:45	Ceramic Membranes for Purification of Oil-in-Water Emulsion Y.P. Yong, National University of Singapore, SG
2:55	A Moving Belt System with Switchable Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic Surface for Continuous Removal of Microalgae from Water M. Sethu, National University of Singapore, Industry Liaison Office, SG
3:05	Bio-Shell (Biodegradable Vacuum-formed Modularized Shelter) S. Okuda, National University of Singapore, Industry Liaison Office, SG
3:15	Tusaar Sequestering Technology, Heavy Metal Removal from Process and Waste Water. G. Khanna, Tusaar Corp., US
3:25	Metal Catalyst and Process for Conversion of Glycerol to Lactic acid M. Koenig, Univ. of Kansas, US
3:35	Silica-based Bioremediation of Fracking Wastewater L. Besemann, University of Minnesota, US
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4:30	Expo Reception and Poster Session I (4:30 - 6:30)	Expo Hall AB
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	Energy Storage & Novel Generation
-	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Batteries For Wireless Smart Designs F. Fusalba, CEA-LITEN, FR
-	High Performance Solid State Battery Utilizing Solid Vitreous Electrolyte & Nano Materials for Electrodes E. Shembel, V. Redko, T. Pastushkin, N. Klyui, V. Tutyk, A. Markevich, I. Maksuta, Enerize Corporation, US
-	Co-Extrusion Printing for Low Cost and High Performance Energy Devices E. Shrader, C. Cobb, PARC, a Xerox company, US
-	All-solid-state polymer electrolyte with plastic crystal materials for rechargeable E. Sheha, Benha University, EG
-	Surface modification of nanocrystalline LiCoO2 particles with rare earth oxides using polymeric resin process B. Nageswara Raoa, M. Venkateswarlub, N. Satyanarayana, PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY, IN
-	Characterization Methods for Performance and Safety Enhancement of Battery Materials S. Patel, G. Mount and I. Mowat, Evans Analytical Group, US
-	Effect of Volume Fraction of Intermetallic Phases on the Electrochemical Properties of Si1-xTix Alloys for Anode Materials J.J. Jeong, H.J. Kwon, D.Y. Jeong, W-W Park, K.Y. Sohn, Inje University, KR
-	Microstructures and Electrochemical Properties of Si1-xNix Alloys D.Y. Jeong, J.J. Jeong, S.M. Bae, W-W Park, K.Y. Sohn, Inje Univercity, KR
-	Microstructures and electrochemical properties of rapidly solidified Si-Cu-X alloys as anode for Li-ion batteries H.J. Kwon, J-J Song, S.M. Bae, K.Y. Sohn, W-W Park, Inje University, KR
-	Applications of Light Element X-ray Raman Spectroscopy and Hard X-ray Emission Spectroscopy to the Electronic Structure of Energy Storage Materials: Prospects and Initial Results from the Spectroscopy Program at SSRL D. Sokaras, D. Nordlund, T.-C. Weng, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, US
-	Novel highly active oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts for PEM fuel cells S.H. Lim, L. Lai, Z. Luo, C.K. Poh, Z. Shen, J. Lin, Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, SG
-	Electrical conductivity studies of nanocrystalline Dy3+ doped SrMoO4 synthesised by sol-gel process P. Jena, N. Nallamuthu, M. Venkateswarlu, N. Satyanarayana, Pondicherry University, IN
-	Enhanced Efficiency Turbine R. Hotto, EnergYield LLC, US
-	Enabling renewable-energy driven reverse osmosis desalination using integrated compressed gas energy storage—bench-scale experiments and modeling P. Mahajan, Y. Sun, D.A. Ladner, Clemson University, US
-	Template Free Electrodeposition of ZnSb Nanotube Array Electrodes for Li-Ion Batteries S. Saadata, Q. Yan, Nanyang Technological University, SG
-	Flexible Printed Supercapacitors Based on Nanostructured Materials S. Maleksaeedi, B.Y. Tay, P.S. Lee, J. Ma, F.K. Lai, C.W. Lu, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, SG
-	Scalable 3- dimensional batteries F. Roumi, C. Cid, M.R. Hoffmann, J. Roumi, California Institute of Technology, US
	Wednesday June 20
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8:30	Green Chemistry and Materials Keynotes	Great America 2
	Session chair: Douglas Keszler, Oregon State University and James Clark, University of York, UK
8:30	Emerging Policy Drivers of Green Chemistry J.H. Guth, Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry, US (bio)
9:00	Industrial Symbiosis Using Green Chemistry J. Clark, University of York, UK (bio)
9:30	Process Intensification in Nanoparticle Synthesis L. McKenzie, Chem11, LLC, US
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8:30	Water: Advanced & Nano Materials for Water Technologies	Room 209
	Session chair: Armin Völkel, PARC, a Xerox company, US
8:30	Metal Nanoparticles on Hierarchical Carbon Structures: New Architecture for Robust Water Purifiers S.M. Mukhopadhyay, A.K. Karumuri, H. Vijwani, Wright State University, US
8:50	CNT-polyamide nanocomposite membranes for gas and water separations E. Marand, A. Surapathi, W.F. Chan, H. Chen, D. Chen, X. Shao, J.K. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, US
9:10	High Flux Membranes for Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) - Interfacial Polymerization and Solvent Activation M.F. Jimenez Solomon, Y. Bhole, A.G. Livingston, Imperial College London, UK
9:30	Nanostructured surfactant membranes for wash water purification and reuse A. Brozell, zNano, US
9:50	Application of nanotechnology for the recycling of wastewater on human space flight missions M. Flynn, NASA Ames Research Center, US
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8:30	Solar: Innovation Spotlights	Room 203
	Session chair: Lisa E. Friedersdorf, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, US
8:30	Flexible, Lightweight and Affordable Solar Cells J. Yang, Solarmer Energy, Inc., US
8:50	DuPont Photovoltaic Materials Innovation Technology Roadmap H. Antoniadis, DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, US
9:10	Nanoengineering allowing low-cost high-efficiency silicon solar cells M. Black, Bandgap Engineering, US
9:30	Transforming Facades into Energy and Money Generating Assets with Solar Windows U. Paret, Pythagoras Solar, US
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8:30	Smart Grid Corporate Strategic Interests	Great America J
	Session chair: Paul Dickerson, Hayes Boone, US
8:30	IBM Grid-Technology Strategic Interests M. Habibi, IBM, US
8:45	Lockheed Martin and the Smart Grid- A Technology Perspective B. Lawrence, Lockheed Martin Corp., US
9:00	SAIC Grid-Technology Strategic Interests E. Naugle, SAIC, US
9:15	Northeast Utilities -Technical Strategic Interests C. Serna, Northeast Utilities, US
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8:30	Energy Storage: Polymers for Battery Applications: Keynotes	Grand Ballroom H
	Session chair: YuanQiao Rao, Dow Chemical Company, US
8:30	Nanostructured Block Copolymers for All-Solid Lithium Batteries N.P. Balsara, University of California, Berkeley, US
9:00	High Temperature Melt Integrity Battery Separator Development K. Stokes, Celgard LLC, US
9:30	Bicontinuous Composite Electrodes for High Power and Energy Density Batteries P.V. Braun, University of Illinois, US
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8:30	TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials & Energy	Room 210
	Session chair: Goran Matijasevic, UC Irvine, US
8:30	Bayer MaterialScience Innovation Partnering K. Haider, Bayer MaterialScience, US
8:50	Toray Industries-America Innovation Partnering T. Yamashiki, Toray, US
9:10	Dow Innovation Partnering P. Ansems-Bancroft, Dow, US
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10:30	TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Energy & Automotive	Room 210
	Session chair: Brian Shedd, UCLA, US
10:30	Schlumberger Innovation Partnering J. Wong, Schlumberger, US
10:50	Honda Innovation Partnering C. Fau, Honda, US
11:10	Hyundai Innovation Partnering J. Suh, Hyundai Ventures, US
11:30	bp Ventures I. Dairanieh, bp Ventures, US
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11:00	Solar: Corporate Strategic Interests	Room 203
	Session chair: Nitin Parekh, Venture Advisor, Tokyo Electron Venture Capital, US
11:00	DuPont Solar-Technology Strategic Interests P.L. Perry, DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, US
11:15	Applied MaterialsSolar-Technology Strategic Interests K. Chen, Applied Materials, US
11:30	Chevron’s Commercialization Partnership Program J. Greenberger, Chevron Energy Solutions, US
11:45	Beyond Grid Parity: The Decarbonization of Loads E. Daniels, Bosch, US
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11:00	Bio Sources for Materials & Fuels: Spotlights	Great America 2
	Session chair: James Clark, University of York, UK
11:00	Waste Flue Gas CO to Innovative Biofuel Production J. Holmgren, LanzaTech, Inc., US
11:20	Clean Production of Bioplastic and Bio-oil from Solar Energy and Carbon Dioxide J. Yu, University of Hawaii at Manoa, US
11:40	Sweet Sorghum Biorefinery for Production of Fuel Ethanol and Value-added Co-products N.P. Nghiem, C.M. Nguyen, C.M. Drapcho, T.H. Walker, USDA Agricultural Research Service, US
12:00	Increasing the Energy Density of Plant Biomass: Oil Production in Leaves C. Hilder, Arcadia Biosciences, US
12:20	Cooperation on the Development of Clean and High-efficiency Technology of Biomass B. Shenwu, Energy Technology Corp., CN
12:40	Low-cost, concentrated sugar production from lignocellulosic feedstocks S. Mohapatra, R. Hemyeri, A. Manesh, American Science and Technology Corporation, US
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11:00	Water Technololgy Corporate Interests	Room 209
	Session chair: Yaniv Scherson, NGen Star Corporation, US
11:00	Dow Water-Technology Strategic Corporate Interests B. Powers, Dow Water & Process Solutions, US
11:15	GE’s Technology Strategic Corporate Interests E. Hanson, GE Power & Water, US
11:30	IBM Water-Technology Strategic Corporate Interests D. Clark, IBM Smarter Water Management, US
11:45	State of California Technology Needs in the Water-Energy Nexus S. Chaudhry, CA Energy Commission, US
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11:00	Clean and Nano Innovation to Commercialization	Room 201
	Session chair: Lynn Foster, BPT Pharma, US
11:00	Who owns the smart grid patents? J. Hurtado-Albir, G. Ceccarini, V. Veefkind, European Patent Office, DE
11:20	Assessing Innovation in Renewable Energy Technologies Through Patent Analytics L. Vemula, B. Uppala, A.K. Kacham, U. Turaga, Scitech Patent Art Services Inc., US
11:40	From IP to Company Formation: Commercializing Innovation S. Adams, R. Garsson, Greenberge Traurig, US
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12:30	Networking Lunch - Expo	Exhibit Hall AB
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1:00	NNI - Director’s Networking Session, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office	Exhibit Hall A
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1:30	Exhibit and Poster Session II	Exhibit Hall AB
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	Energy Storage & Novel Generation
-	Effect of support acidity on coke removal in methane CO2 reforming J. Ni, L. Chen, S. Kawi, J. Lin, Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, Singapore, SG
-	Solar Thermochemical Water-Splitting for H2 Generation Using Sol-Gel Derived Ferrite Nanomaterials R.R. Bhosale, X. Pasala, S. Yelakanti, J.A. Puszynski, R.V. Shende, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, US
-	Photocatalytic Water-Splitting and Aqueous Phase Biomass Reforming for H2 Production V. Buddineni, A. Shende, M. Hussein, A. Kawde, J.A. Puszynski, R.V. Shende, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, US
-	Hydrogen permeation in pipeline steels E. Fallahmohammadi, F. Bolzoni, G. Fumagalli, G. Re, L. Lazzari, politecnico di milano, IT
-	NaBH4 in solidified aluminosilicate gel: a new hydrogen storage with interesting properties J.-Ch. Buhl, L. Schomborg, C.H. Rüscher, Leibniz University Hannover, DE
-	Properties of nonpremixed ammonia-substituted hydrogen-air flames J.M. Joo, D.H. Um, O.C. Kwon, Sungkyunkwan University, KR
-	Betavoltaic Indirect Conversion Radioisotope (BICOR)Battery: A Long-life Power Generator and Harvester for Defense, Aerospace, Medical, Counter-terrorism, Bio-technology & Medicine U. Ortabasi, United Innovations, Inc., US
-	Challenges in Thermal Energy Storage for Solar Power Plants L. Wibbenmeyer, T. Smith, J. Craig, Abener / Abengoa, US
-	BioGenerator – a Novel Bio-Technology for the Conversion of Hydrogen to Electricity D. Karamanev, University of Western Ontario, CA
-	Overview of Recent Policy Changes in Electricity Markets for Integrating Emerging Energy Storage Technologies R. Walawalkar, J. DeRosa, R. Chintapalli, Customized Energy Solutions, US
-	Save Hawai‘i...Save the Planet J. Barlow, Power Alternative, US
-	Ab initio study on calcium-doped graphane for hydrogen storage T. Hussain, Uppsala University, SE
-	Rotaxane-based Two Dimensional Structure; Self-assembled New Platform for Metal Organic Framework C.W. Lim, S.H. Kim, Kyung Hee University, KR
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	Solar Power Technologies & Materials
-	Tuning Photocurrent Response Through Size Control of CdTe Quantum Dots Sensitized Solar Cells A. Badawi, N. Al-Hosiny, S. Abdallah, H. Talaat, Taif University, SA
-	Thermal Stability of Nano-Structured Selective Emitters for Thermo Photovoltaic H.J. Lee, S.P. Bathurst, S.-G. Kim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
-	The role of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in efficiency of organic-quantum dot hybrid solar cell S.J. Heo, S. Yoon, S.H. Oh, H.J. Kim, Yonsei University, KR
-	Enhancement of photoelectrochemical and optical characteristics using a TiO2 nanoparticles interlayer in MEH-PPV heterojunction devices F. Habelhames, M. Girtan, A. Manole, L. Lamiri, W. Zerguine, B. Nessark, Univesité Ferhat Abbas, DZ
-	Ultrasonic Spraying of Carbon Nanotubes using NMP A. Willey, R. Davis, R. Vanfleet, Brigham Young University, US
-	Copper nanowires on Recycled Conducting Glass for DSSC Electrodes C-Y Liao, National Cheng Kung University, TW
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	Water Technologies
-	Floating Photothermal Materials to Improve the Solar Evaporation Performance Y.Z. Ng, J.F. Yao, B.A. Horri, K. Wang, Y.Z. Wu, D. Li, H.T. Wang, Monash University, AU
-	Structural and Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Calcium and Barium Alginate Films T.K. Vidal-Urquiza, O. Perales-Pérez, University of Puerto Rico, PR
-	Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Blended Forward Osmosis Membranes for Fouling Control in Desalination H-G Choi, M. Son, S. Yoon, H. Choi, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, KR
-	Preparation and characterization of polyaniline nanofiber and nanocomposites and their applications in removal of Cr(VI) and phosphate T.S. Najim, Mustansiriya University, IQ
-	Dairy CAFO Wastewater, Water Harvesting and Ammonia Fuel Cells C. Collins, S. Hughes, G. Jackson, Spiralcat of Maryland, US
-	Testing a Geochemical Tool to Enhance Our Ability to Ensure Water Security A.T. Slade, B.P. Whitehead, The University of Auckland, NZ
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1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Materials & Chemical	Room 201
	Session chair: Karl Haider, Bayer MaterialScience, Reviewers: Eric Hanson, Aculon (invited), John Randall, Zyvex, US
1:30	Micro-blinds for switchable glass B. Lamontagne, National Research Council, Canada, CA
1:40	Melamine Foam B.H. Min, Dongsung Chemical Co.,Ltd., KR
1:50	Combination of High-Strength and Sustainable Energy Dissipation in Carbon Fiber Systems (CarbonFlex) B. Loux, Arizona Technology Enterprises, US
2:00	Structural Fibers Coated With Nanowires for Polymer Composites B. Loux, Arizona Technology Enterprises, US
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1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Aerospace, Defense, Transportation	Room 212
	Session chair: Christian Fau, Honda, Reviewer: Steve Sinton, Lockheed Martin, US (invited)
1:30	Pressure Adaptive Honeycomb A. Spitz, KU Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc. (KUCTC), US
1:40	Streamlined Design of High-speed bus(Coach) for Fuel Economy and CO2 Reduction Clean Technology/Vehicle/Transportation Application C.H. Kim, SNU of Science & Technology, KR
1:50	Highly Durable Thermal Barrier Coatings for Use in Turbine Engines D. Lozofsky, UCSB Technology & Industry Alliances, US
2:00	ZeroWire CE Wireless B. Rake, Esker Technologies, US
2:10	Broadband On Aircraft (BOA) D. Johnson, 5-D Systems, Inc., US
2:20	LiquidPiston Engine A. Shkolnik, LiquidPiston, Inc., US
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1:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Energy Innovations	Room 207
	Session chair: George Petracek, Atrium Capital, Reviewer: Eric Daniels, Bosch, US
1:30	Metallic Nano-antenna arrays for light sensing and harvesting of solar energy L. Loev, Ramot at Tel Aviv University, Ltd., IL
1:40	Light Trapping Laminate for Ultra-Thin PV Cells S. Vasylyev, SVV Technology Innovations, Inc. (SVVTI), US
1:50	Light Absorbing Polymeric Material for Organic Photovoltaic Devices J. Azoulay, UCSB Technology & Industry Alliances, US
2:00	Microalgae harvesting with a simple, low cost process E. Hockert, University of Minnesota, US
2:10	Acidophilic Fungus for Biofuel Production and Additional Industrial Uses G. Bloomer, Montana State University Technology Transfer, US
2:20	Plant Oils to Jet Fuel and other High Value Chemicals G. Bloomer, Montana State University Technology Transfer, US
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2:00	CTSI Utility Technology Challenge	Great America J
	Session chair: Patti Glaza, Arsenal Venture Partners, US
2:00	Nextek Power P. Savage, Nextek Power, US
2:12	Varentec A. Dillon, Varentec, US
2:24	DERP Technologies R. Lank, DERP Technologies, US
2:36	Enlighted Z. Gentry, Enlighted, US
2:48	FirstFuel S. Shah, FirstFuel, US
3:00	Primus Power T. Stepien, Primus Power, US
3:12	Pythagoras Solar U. Paret, Pythagoras Solar, US
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2:30	TechConnect IP Partnering: Material Energy Innovations	Room 201
	Session chair: Purnesh Seegopaul, Pangaea Ventures, Reviewers: Karl Froelich, Prieto Battery, Eric Hanson, Aculon, US
2:30	Graphene as Intermediate Layer in Tandem Solar Cell T. Chong, National University of Singapore, SG
2:40	Hollow Nanoparticles as Active and Durable Catalysts K. Elcess, Brookhaven National Laboratory, US
2:50	Catalysis of Biogas Production B. Kogon, ICN - Institut Catala De Nanotecnologia, ES
3:00	Regenerable Sorbent Technique for Capturing CO2 Using Immobilized Amine Sorbents G. Darakos, URS Corporation at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
3:10	Catalyst for hydrocarbon steam reforming and efficient hydrogen production for solid oxide fuel cells R. Singh, Innovate Calgary, CA
3:20	Energy Harvesting System with Piezoelectric Polymer T. Nakajima, Tokyo University of Science, JP
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3:30	CTSI Utility Technology Challenge	Great America J
	Session chair: Patti Glaza, Arsenal Venture Partners, US
3:30	Retroficiency M. Kaplan, Retroficiency, US
3:42	WegoWise B. Singh, WegoWise, US
3:42	Xergy, Inc. R. Williams, Xergy, Inc., US
3:54	Simple Energy Y. Lurie, Simple Energy, US
4:06	Luon Energy N. Luo, Luon Energy, US
4:18	Ideal Power Converters P. Bundschuh, Ideal Power Converters, US
4:30	SustainX R. Brody, SustainX, US
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3:30	Polymer Nanotech: Water: Advanced Materials for Water Treatment	Room 209
	Session chair: YuanQiao Rao, Dow Chemical Company and Armin Völkel, PARC, a Xerox company, US
3:30	Ion and Water Transport in Polymer Membranes for Water Purification: Structure-Property Relations G. Geise, The University of Texas at Austin, US (bio)
3:50	Enhanced RO Performance of Polyamide Bi-layer Membranes Prepared by Sequential Interfacial Polymerization Y.-H. Na, J. Diep, B. Davis, A. Vora, G. Dubois, R. Al-Rasheed, M. Nassar, G. Geise, B. Freeman, IBM Almaden Research Center, US
4:10	Sulfated chitosan (SCS)/polysulfone (PS) composite nanofiltration membrane surface cross-linked by Epichlorohydrin J. Miao, Z.H. Xie, G.H. Chen, Edith Cowan University, AU
4:30	Advanced RO Membrane Technology Based on Scientific Research for Seawater and Brackish water Desalination M. Kimura, T. Sasaki, M. Henmi, Toray Industries,Inc., JP
4:50	Rational Design of Organic Monolayers for Water Evaporation Mitigation M. Plazzer, G. Yiapanis, A. Christofferson, I. Yarovsky, RMIT University, AU (bio)
5:10	Computer modeling of water and salt transport in RO membrane active layers J.W. Pitera, Y-H Na, A. Vora, G. Dubois, IBM Research, US
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3:30	Bio Sources for Materials & Fuels: Green Chemistry	Room 207
	Session chair: James Clark, University of York, UK
3:30	Starbons® - A New Family of Bio-based Mesoporous Materials Derived from Polysaccharides J.H. Clark, V.L. Budarin, D.J. Macquarrie, S.W. Breeden, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, UK
3:50	CANCELED - Conversion of C-5 sugars into into a third generation biofuel using low amount of H2 J.-M. Lavoie, Université de Sherbrooke, CA
4:10	Reducing Material Waste in Biodiesel Production through Multi-Energy Optimized Processing M.M. Kropf, The Pennsylvania State University, US
4:30	Metal-supported Semiconductor/Biomolecular Composite for Solar Hydrogen Generation S. Balasubramanian, T. Rajh, E. Rozhkova, Argonne National Laboratory, US
4:50	Catalytic Biomass Reforming for Hydrogen and Hydrocarbon Production R. Tungal, M. Subramanian, C. Lew, R.V. Shende, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, US
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3:30	Nanotech, Microtech & Cleantech for Oil & Gas	Grand Ballroom H
	Session chair: Matthew Laudon, TechConnect, US
3:30	A Novel Technique for Removing Finely Dispersed Particles from Tailings W. Ware, N. Ashcraft, D. Soane, Soane Energy, US (bio)
4:00	Novel CNT-polymer Nanocomposites used in Oilfield for High Temperature, High Pressure Sealing M. Ito, Schlumberger, JP (bio)
4:30	Rapid Hydrate Formation, A Process for Transport and Storage of Natural Gas C.E. Taylor, T. Brown, A. Unione, U.S. Department of Energy, US
4:50	Modified Nanoclays: An Approach to Stabilizing Drilling Fluids Rheology at High Temperature J. Abdo, M.D. Haneef, Sultan Qaboos University, OM
5:10	Thermal-managed sputtered micro machined gas chromatography columns for oilfield applications R. Haudebourg, J. Vial, D. Thiébaut, P. Sassiat, I. Azzouz, K. Danaie, B. Bourlon, Schlumberger, FR
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4:30	TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics	Room 210
	Session chair: Belen Martinez-Lopez, CaramelTech, MX
4:30	BASF Innovation Partnering P. Mukherjee, BASF Venture Capital, US
4:50	Samsung Innovation Partnering D.S. Kim, Samsung America, US
5:10	Shell GameChanger Innovation Partnering W. Rensink, Shell GameChanger, US
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5:30	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception	Expo Hall CD
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6:00	CTSI Utility Technology Challenge Awards and Reception	Expo Theater 1
	Session chair: Patti Glaza, Arsenal Venture Partners, US
	Thursday June 21
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8:30	Coatings: Water: Membranes for Filtration & Separation	Grand Ballroom D
	Session chair: Kock-Yee Law, Xerox, US
8:30	Novel Methodology for the Highly Efficient Separation of Oil and Water J.M. Mabry, A. Tuteja, A.K. Kota, G. Kwon, W. Choi, Air Force Research Laboratory, US (bio)
9:00	Electric field driven on demand separation of oil-water mixtures A. Tuteja, G. Kwon, A.K. Kota, J.M. Mabry, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, US
9:30	Block copolymer self-assembly - a next generation membrane manufacturing method K.V. Peinemann, S.P. Nunes, M. Karunakaran, N. Pradeep, KAUST, SA
9:50	Flexible Organic-Inorganic Core-Shell Nanofibers by Electrospinning and Atomic Layer Deposition F. Kayaci, C. Ozgit-Akgun, I. Donmez, N. Biyikli, T. Uyar, Bilkent University, TR
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8:30	Catalysts for Environmental Applications	Grand Ballroom E
	Session chair: Pankaj Dhingra, Nanostellar, Inc., US
8:30	Overcoming Hydrocarbon Inhibition on Pd-based Diesel Oxidation Catalysts with Rational Catalyst Design Approach X.K. Hao, Nanostellar Inc., US
9:00	Advances (and limits) in photocatalytic building materials M.V. Diamanti, Politecnico di Milano, IT (bio)
9:30	Development of Nanostructured Aerogel Photocatalyst H. Li, S.G. Sunol, A.K. Sunol, University of South Florida, US
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8:30	Solar: Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Keynotes	Great America K
	Session chair: Fiona Case, NSTI, US
8:30	Canceled - Biologically Inspired Materials for Renewable Energy A.A. Gorodetsky, University of California, Irvine, US
9:00	Solution processed nanowires for solar energy conversion J. Tang, University of California, Berkeley, US
9:30	Advanced Nanostructures for Energy, Electronics and Photonic E. Garnett, Stanford University, US
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8:30	Advanced Capacitive & Power Devices I	Grand Ballroom H
	Session chair: Bob Doering, Texas Instruments & Frank Register, University of Texas, US
8:30	Review of Carbon Nanostructures in Supercapacitors S. Arepalli, Sungkyunkwan University, KR (bio)
9:00	Advances in High Power and Energy Density Supercapacitors Utilizing Metal-Like Conductive Polymer Electrodes Y-G Kim, Crosslink, US
9:30	Electrolytic Titanium/Titanate Power Capacitors G.E. Welsch, Titanium Power Technologies / Case Western Reserve University, US
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8:30	Biowaste Industrial Symbiosis Network Discussion	Great America 3
	Session chair: James Clark, University of York, UK
8:30	Summary J. Clark, University of York, UK
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9:00	Z-Park China Corporate Program	Great America J
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10:30	TechConnect Corporate Venture Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics	Expo Theater 1
	Session chair: George Petracek, Atrium Capital, US
10:30	Applied Ventures A. Kamannavar, Applied Ventures, US
10:45	Siemens Ventures D. Mukerji, Siemens Ventures, US
11:00	IBM Ventures M. Denesuk, IBM Ventures, US
11:15	Panasonic Ventures I. Nydick, Panasonic Ventures, US
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11:00	Catalysts for Green Chemistry	Grand Ballroom E
	Session chair: Pankaj Dhingra, Nanostellar, Inc., US
11:00	Green Approach to the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and Sustainable Applications of Nano-Catalysts R.S. Varma, US Environmental Protection Agency, US (bio)
11:30	Simple iron based nanoparticles as magnetically recoverable catalysts R. Hudson, M.J. Rak, C.M. Cirtiu, A. Moores, McGill University, CA (bio)
12:00	Self-assemblies of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and peroxidase enzymes: mesoporous structures and nanoscale magnetic field effects (nano-MFEs) for enhanced activity BioNanoCatalysts (BNCs). S.C. Corgié, X. Duan, P. Kahawong, J. Edwards, L.P. Walker, E.P. Giannelis, Cornell University, US
12:20	Novel Hierarchically Ordered Porous Vanado-Silicate Nanocomposites for the Application in Industrial Catalysis M. Howard, J. Whittle, F. Zhang, D. Zhao, T. Sen, University of Central Lancashire, UK
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11:00	Solar: Nanomaterials for Solar Energy	Great America K
	Session chair: Fiona Case, NSTI, US
11:00	The identification of recombination centers in organic solar cells R.A. Street, A. Krakaris, PARC, a Xerox company, US
11:20	Improvement of Silicon Solar Cell Metallization with Printed Metal Nanoparticle Inks B. Xu, S. Limb, A. Rodkin, E. Shrader, S. Garner, PARC, a Xerox company, US
11:40	Direct Pulsed Laser Crystallization of Photoactive thin films at Room Temperature G.J. Cheng, Yi Zhang, Purdue University, US
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11:00	Bio Sources for Materials & Fuels: Algae Technologies & Applications	Great America 2
	Session chair: James Clark, University of York, UK
11:00	Innovative Technology for Algae Dewatering A.R. Völkel, H.B. Hsieh, N. Chang, K. Melde, A. Kole, PARC, a Xerox company, US
11:20	Light Management for Improved Photobioreactors T. Orsley, Corning, US
11:40	ReactWell - Underground Geothermal Biomass-to-oil & bioproduct production platform J. Doherty, ReactWell/New Orleans BioInnovation Center, US
12:00	Interaction of Light, Geothermal Water and Nutrients on Biomass Production of Chlorella sorokiniana Microalgae (CS-101) J. Rastegary, New Mexico State University, US
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11:00	Advanced Capacitive & Power Devices II	Grand Ballroom H
	Session chair: Bob Doering, Texas Instruments & Frank Register, University of Texas, US
11:00	High Energy Density Supercapacitor Based on a Hybrid Carbon Nanotube - Reduced Graphite Oxide Architecture E. Bekyarova, P. Ramesh, N. Jha, M.E. Itkis, R.C. Haddon, Carbon Solutions Inc, US
11:20	Computationally motivated design strategies for supercapacitors based on 3D nanographene carbon aerogels B.C. Wood, T. Ogitsu, J. Lee, M. Otani, T. Baumann, M. Stadermann, M.A. Worsley, M. Suss, A. Wittstock, M. Merrill, J. Biener, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, US
11:40	Electrospun Carbon nanofibers-Based Supercapacitors Z.P. Zhou, North Dakota State University, US
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12:30	National Innovation Showcase - Networking Lunch (available for purchase)	Expo Hall CD
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1:00	TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Environment, Water & Waste	Expo Theater 2
	Session chair: Cheemin Bo-Linn, Peritus Partners, US
1:00	MAR Systems’ Sorbster Heavy Metals Removal Technology A. Lammers, MAR Systems Inc., US
1:10	Snap Sampler for Groundwater Monitoring S. Britt, ProHydro, Inc., US
1:20	MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc. T. Malone, MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc., US
1:30	Innobin Korea C.H. Kim, Innobin Korea, KR
1:40	CO2 Capture Technology G. Chichilnisky, Global Thermostat, US
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1:00	TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Generation & Efficiency	Expo Theater 1
	Session chair: David Novak, Inventis Group, US
1:00	High Efficiency Solid State Lighting G. Powch, VerLASE Technologies, new subsidiary Versatilis LLC, US
1:10	Solar Roofing S. Amirkhanian, MAS-USA, US
1:20	Transparent Photovoltaics for windows and mobile electronics B. Howe, Ubiquitous Energy, Inc., US
1:30	High Efficiency Rooftop Solar Z. Abrams, Strider Solar, US
1:40	Bio-based Chemicals from Carbon-rich Waste L. Dyson, Kiverdi, Inc., US
1:50	Cellulosic sugar A. Manesh, American Science and Technology Corporation, US
2:00	LENR (Low Energy Nuclear Reactions) Power Source--A New Green Technology G. Miley, Lenuco, US
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2:00	Nanomaterials for Catalysis: Innovations in sythesis & production	Grand Ballroom E
	Session chair: Pankaj Dhingra, Nanostellar, Inc., US
2:00	The Discovery and Optimisation of Solid State Nano-materials for Energy and Electronics Sectors using MBE based Methodologies B. Hayden, Ilika Technologies LLC, UK
2:20	Green Chemistry Derived Metal-modified Titania used for Dye-sensitized Solar Cell S. Bashir, H. Zhang, J. Guo, J. Liu, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, US
2:40	Controlled Synthesis of Subnano Pd Cluster Catalysts by Fine Tuning of Dendrimers T. Mizugaki, T. Kibata, Z. Maeno, T. Mitsudome, K. Jitsukawa, K. Kaneda, Osaka University, JP
3:00	The utilization smart hydrogels and composites with controllable porosity in the preparation of metal nanocatalyst N. Sahiner, O. Ozay, S. Sagbas, A. Yasar, N. Aktas, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, TR
3:20	Assembly of 3D Network Structures of Copper and Copper (I) Oxide/Titanate Nanobelt-based Nanocomposites for Highly Effective Photocatalyst B. Jancar, M. Logar, I. Bracko, Jozef stefan institute, SI
3:40	Peptide Nanoparticle Catalysis M.J. Heller, M. Cheung, T. Takahashi, University of California San Diego, US
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2:30	TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Generation & Management	Expo Theater 1
	Session chair: Cheemin Bo-Linn, Peritus Partners, US
2:30	Integrated Energy Efficiency System and Environmental Certificate Harvester for K-12 Schools and Universities L. Ivie, Dragonfly Solutions, Inc., US
2:40	Ballistic Breaker™ R. Faulkner, Ballistic Breaker Corporation, US
2:50	Low cost nanostructured coatings fabrication technology B. Kobrin, Rolith, Inc., US
3:00	Dyverga Energy Corporation H. Godwin, Dyverga Energy Corporation, CA
3:10	Energy Scavenging Power Supply (ESPS) A. Manesh, American Science and Technology Corporation, US
3:20	EXACTER Conditions-Based Analysis System for Electric Transmission and Distribution Networks J. Lauletta, Exacter, Inc., US
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4:00	TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Storage & Harvesting	Expo Theater 1
	Session chair: Patti Glaza, Arsenal Venture Partners, US
4:00	Rail Flex - Mechanical Motion Rectifier H. Mariano, Harvest Energy, US
4:10	High Performance Robotic Electric Vehicle Charger K. Leary, PowerHydrant, US
4:20	Smart Battery T. Collins, KleenSpeed Technologies Inc., US
4:30	High Performance, Low Cost, Solid State, Flexible Batteries E. Shembel, Enerize Corporation, US
4:40	Thermal Matrix Energy Storage (TMES) S. Sutherland, Kelvin Storage Technologies, Inc., US
4:50	High energy, high power titanium-based electrolytic capacitor materials G. Welsch, Titanium Power Technologies, US
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4:00	TechConnect National Innovation Showcase, Reception & Poster Session III	Expo Hall CD
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	Bio Sources for Materials & Fuels
-	Integrated Photocatalytic and Microbial Degradation of Kraft Lignin A. Shende, M. Hussein, R. Bhosale, D. Harder-Heinz, R.V. Shende, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, US
-	The New OPEC L. Pfaltzgraff, V. Budarin, J.H. Clark, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, UK
-	Development of One-Step Jet Fuel Blend using Solid Acid Catalysts S. Mohapatra, R. Hemeyari, A. Manesh, M. Misra, American Science and Technology Corporation, US
-	Use of Bio-Diesel as an Alternative Fuel and its Effects on Environment D.P. Mehta, A. Vennapureddy, Bradley University, US
-	Bio-oil blend: next generation heating oil R. Hemeyari, S. Mohapatra, A. Manesh, American Science and Technology Corporation, US
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	Cleantech Industry Applications
-	Commercial and Industrial Thermal Applications of MicroCSP D.T. Kimura, Sopogy, US
-	Driving Efficiency and Savings with a Next Generation Energy Management Solution M. Zimmerman, J. Nardone, BuildingIQ, US
-	Supercritical CO2 Power Cycle Developments and Commercialization: Why ScCO2 can Displace Steam M. Persichilli, A. Kacludis, E. Zdankiewicz, T. Held, Echogen Power Systems LLC, US
-	Effect of Streamlined Design of High-speed Coach on Fuel Economy and Emission C.H. Kim, J.H. Ha, Seoul National University of Science & Technology, KR
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	Carbon Capture
-	Cleaning the Engine Exhaust without Precious Metal Catalysts H. Gokturk, Ecoken, US
-	Conversion of carbon dioxide to methanol G. Rahman, Y.H. Chung, Hallym University, KR
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	Efficiency & Green Building
-	Acoustic Power Recovery System for Thermoacoustic Cooling D.E. Schwartz, S.R. Garner, J.R. Johnson, A.V. Tuganov, PARC, a Xerox company, US
-	Innovative Green Roofing System S. Amirkhanian, R. Tafferallo, MAS - USA, US
-	Performance and Potential Applications of Direct Expansion Ground Source Heat Pump systems for Building Energy A.M. Omer, University of Nottingham, UK
-	Passive solar design features for a zero energy home in Babylon, Iraq A. Al-Qaraguli, H. Alguriny, O. Chong, D. Gibbs, L. Coplen, McKissack, US
-	Passive and active Solar Systems for High Schools in Babylon- Iraq: Design and Economic Study A. Al-Qaragouli, H. Alguriny, O. Ching, R. Gibbs, L. Coplen, McKissack, US
-	Technologies for Deep Reductions in Military Operational Energy Use R. Brown, T. Sharp, M. Lindsey, S. Kiser, K. Andrews, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
-	Sodium Clusters for a Superior Light Source H. Gokturk, Ecoken, US
-	Multiple-Stage, Multiple-Objective (MSMO) Optimization, Systems Engineering and High-Performance Sustainable Building A. Robinson, V. Chen, S. Ferreira, Energy and Resource Technology HUB, US
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	Green Chemistry & Materials
-	Metal-doped Photocatalysts to Reduce Carbon Dioxide in Ethanolamine Solution for Methane Production H-Y Wu, H. Bai, J.C.S. Wu, National Chiao Tung University, TW
-	Computational Studies on Mechanisms for the Organocatalytic Depolymerization of Poly(ethylene) Terephthalate G.O. Jones, H.W. Horn, D.S. Wei, K. Fukushima, J.M. Lecuyer, D.J. Coady, J.L. Hedrick, J.E. Rice, IBM, US
-	Ageing of elastomeric composites with natural antioxidants A. Masek, M. Zaborski, Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, PL
-	The Effect of Lamination on Printed Silver Tracks for Plastic Circuits M.R. Neeli, D.V. Thiel, Griffith University, AU
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	Nanomaterials for Catalysis
-	Catalysts with superior catalytic properties: nanoporous gold as a platform for a catalytic building-block design A. Wittstock, A. Wichmann, K. Frank, M. Biener, J. Biener, A. Rosenauer, M. Bäumer, Lawrence Livermore Nat Laboratory, US
-	Template – assisted sol – gel approach to synthesize new perspective alumina based catalysts V.V. Vinogradov, A.V. Vinogradov, A.V. Agafonov, Institute of Solution Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciences, RU
-	Novel Catalysis of Dendrimer: Efficient Nanocavity of Polyamine Dendrimer for Intramolecular Michael Reaction Z. Maeno, T. Mitsudome, T. Mizugaki, K. Jitsukawa, K. Kaneda, Osaka University, JP
-	Chemical Fluid Deposition of Ru/MCM-41 as Catalyst for Hydrogenation in Green Environments H.W. Lin, C.H. Yen, C.S. Tan, National Tsing Hua University, TW
-	Catalytic Reforming of Methane with Acid Gas (H2S) to Produce Carbon Disulfide and Hydrogen Using a TiO2 Nanomaterial Like Catalyst J.M. Dominguez, P. Flores Sánchez, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo, MX
-	Fabrication of Nanoporous Metals by Dealloying of Ternary Alloys: Evaluation of their Electrocatalytic Properties A. Vega, R.C. Newman, University of Toronto, CA
-	Fundamental background of improving the design and performance of Au/TiO2 supported catalyst I.V. Tvauri, N.I. Tsidaeva, A.M. Turiev, S.A. Khubezhov, K. Fukutani, K. Christmann, T.T. Magkoev, University of North Ossetia, RU
-	Fundamental background of improving the design and performance of Au/TiO2 supported catalyst I.V. Tvauri, N.I. Tsidaeva, A.M. Turiev, S.A. Khubezhov, K. Fukutani, K. Christmann, T.T. Magkoev, North Ossetian State University, RU
-	Enhanced activity fuel cell electrocatalysts achieved by shape control of platinum nanostructures B.A. Larsen, K.C. Neyerlin, J.B. Bult, J.L. Blackburn, S.S. Kocha, B.S. Pivovar, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US
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	Nanomaterials for Clean & Sustainable Technology
-	Experimental investigation of thermo physical properties of synthetic oil based nanofluids S. Suresh, P. Selvakumar, R. Bharath, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, IN
-	Laminar convective heat transfer of Al2O3/thermic oil nanofluid in a plain tube S. Venkatachalapathy, S. Suresh, P. Selvakumar, G. Vijay, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, IN
-	Experimental investigations on thermo physical properties of AL2O3/DMAC nanofluid V. Mariappan, M. Udayakumar, S. Suresh, R.B. Anand, K.P. Shafeeq, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, IN
-	Synthesis of Y3Al5O12:Ce3+ Nano-Phosphor Prepared by High Energy Beads Milling Process and Their Luminescence Properties H.J. Song, J.H. Noh, H.-S. Roh, D.H. Kim, K.S. Hong, Seoul National University, KR
-	The identification of PM parameters in compression ignition engines J. Pielecha, Poznan University of Technology, PL
-	TiO2-based photocatalytic and antimicrobial coatings: comparison between sol-gel and electrodeposited silver/TiO2 nano-composites M.V. Diamanti, L. Magagnin, B. Del Curto, G. Candiani, MP. Pedeferri, Politecnico di Milano, IT
-	Fiber Optic Based Evanescent Wave Sensor for the Detection of Elemental Mercury Utilizing Gold Nanorods J.S. Crosby, D. Lucas, C.P. Koshland, University of California Berkeley, US
-	Simultaneous Desulfurization and Particulate Removal with ZnO Dispersed Ceramic Filters at High Temperatures H.P. Wang, National Cheng Kung University, TW
-	Nanoenergetic composite based on I2O5/Al for biological agent defeat M. Hobosyan, A. Kazansky, K.S. Martirosyan, University of Texas at Brownsville, US
-	Ionic Liquids as Novel Dispersing Agents for Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Stabilization of Nanomaterials - Safe-to-Handle Dispersions T.F. Beyersdorff, T.J.S. Schubert, F. Stiemke, Iolitec Ionic Liquids Technologies GmbH, DE
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	Oil, Gas, Nuclear & Traditional Energy
-	Clean Coal by Oxyacidification H. Gokturk, Ecoken, US
-	Optimization of mercury removal from natural gas K. Barthelet, J.-M. Schweitzer, F. Porcheron, A. Daudin, A. Baudot, IFPEN, FR
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-	Flow Characterization and Evaluation of Heat Transfer Capabilities of Nanofluids S. Tiwari, M. Cox, C. Tang, University of North Dakota, US
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	Renewable Energy Technologies
-	Interactions of Rocks with Supercritical CO2 and Water in Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Beyond M. Petro, PARC, a Xerox company, US
-	Mobile Hybrid Structures: Feasibility and Advantages A.R. Gizara, Integrated Power Technology Corporation, US
-	Wave Energy to Electricity at 3 Cents/kWh D. Gray, Poseidon Energy Inc., US
-	Bioenergy production from wastes and wastewaters in China H.H.P. Fang, The University of Hong Kong, HK
-	Competitive Advantageous Green Energy Technologies - Photovoltaic, Geothermal & Wind S. Hullavarad, N. Hullavarad, University of Alaska Fairbanks, US
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	Solar Power Technologies & Materials
-	Optimizing Quantum Well Solar Cell Efficiency through Genetic Algorithms M.A. Pacheco, Pontifical Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro, BR
-	Electrowetting-driven Solar Trackers for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) rooftop applications S-Y Park, J. Kuo, K. Gould, Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, US
-	Quantum Dot Enhanced Rugate Filtering and Light Trapping S. Shepard, J. Copeland, Louisiana Tech University, US
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-	A Study of Solar Radiation, Storage and Applications in Nigeria O.O. Odia, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, NG
-	Ionic Liquids as Heat Transfer Medium T.J.S. Schubert, H. Sahin, T.F. Beyersdorff, Iolitec Ionic Liquids Technologies GmbH, DE
-	Reclaimed Laminate Waste as Novel, Heat Transfer Enhancing, Encapsulation for Long-term PCM Heat Storage L. Desgrosseilliers, D. Groulx, M.A. White, Dalhousie University, CA
-	Sopogy’s MicroCSP D.T. Kimura, Sopogy, US
-	Modified carbon nanotube & poly (3-hexylthiophene) nanocomposites integrated in quasi solid-state dye synthesized solar cells M.R. Karim, King Saud University, SA
-	Rheological Optimization and Stability Study of Silver Nano-Ink for InkJet Printing of Solar Electrodes Using Industrial Printhead R. Shankar, A. Amert, J.J. Kellar, K.W. Whites, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, US
-	Micro-CSP Grid Integration D.T. Kimura, Sopogy, US
-	Highly Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with Gel-Coated Graphene and Graphene/Carbon Nanotube Composites as the Counter Electrode J. Ouyang, National University of Singapore, SG
-	Plasmonic Enhancement of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell W.H. Hunga, P. Pavaskarb, S.B. Croninb, Feng Chia University, TW
-	Application of Smart Nanomaterials to Scavenge and Detect Arsenic and Other Unwanted Metals in Potable Water A. John, E.F. Duran, L. Gonzales, L.S. Santos, Fraunhofer Chile Research Foundation, CL
-	Transparent Conducting DMD Multilayer Electrode for High Efficiency OPV J. Ham, S. Kim, G.H. Jung, W. Dong, B. Koo, J-L Lee, POSTECH, KR
-	Characterization of Thermoelectric and Ternary Semicondutos by Thermogravimetry (TGA), Differerential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Laser Flash Analysis (LFA) E. Post, Netzsch Instruments, DE

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