TechConnect World 2017
National SBIR/STTR Conference National Innovation Summit & Showcase Nanotech 2017

TechConnect World 2017 Program - Wednesday May 17

8:30SBIR/STTR Agency One-on-One MeetingsPotomac C
9:30SBIR/STTR Agency Tabletop DisplaysPotomac Registration Hall
9:00Agency Briefings: Department of Defense (DOD)National Harbor 4
D. Sikora, DoD, US
9:00Making the Sales Pitch - Insight & Best Practices Around Pitching Your Business PlanNational Harbor 5
Session chair: Brittany Sickler, SBA, US
C. Canaria, NIH, US
S. Chaturvedi, Propei(x), US
A. Qureshi, Surdak & Co, US
9:50Agency Briefings: Health and Human Services (HHS)National Harbor 4
R. Vinson, NIH, US
S. Griffiths, CDC, US
B. Bard, ACL, US
10:00Encouraging Innovation: Raising Awareness of SBIR/STTR on University CampusesNational Harbor 5
Session chair: Esther Morales, NWBC 
L. Blum, Carnegie Mellon University, US
K. Mereand-Sinha, DC Department of Small and Local Business Development , US
M. West, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship , US
10:40Agency Briefings: National Science Foundation (NSF)National Harbor 4
H. Ahn, NSF, US
11:00Agency Briefings: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)National Harbor 4
R. Pisarski, NASA, US
11:00When & How to go Global with Your High Tech StartupNational Harbor 5
Session chair: Michelle Schimpp, SBA, US
S. Chandler, CTA, US
A. Healey, USAID DIV, US
T. Mulligan, Hydronalix, US
11:20Agency Briefings: Department of Energy (DOE)National Harbor 4
M. Oliver, DOE, US
11:40Agency Briefings: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)National Harbor 4
A. Richards, EPA, US
8:30Biosensors INational Harbor 2
Session chair: Margaret Frey, Cornell Universty, US
8:30Cellular design principles for biomimetic approaches to next generation biosensors (invited presentation)
J. Rickus, Purdue University, US
8:55DNA Nanotechnology; A platform for sensing
S. Buckhout-White, M.G. Ancona, E.R. Goldman, I.L. Medintz, Naval Research Laboratory, US
9:15Development of a time-correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC) Raman spectrosensing platform for early diagnosis of neurodegeneration diseases
J. Wang, M.H. Greenlee, C. Yu, Iowa State University, US
9:35Fluorescence blinking as an output signal for programmable biosensing
M. Jones, K. Afonin, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, US
9:55A Noninvasive Fluorescent Biosensor for Transdermal Glucose, vol. 3: pp. 243-246
L. Tolosa, S. Brown, C. Tiangco, E. Corson, University of Maryland Baltimore County, US
8:30Flexible Electronics ManufacturingNational Harbor 13
Session chair: Mandakini Kanungo, Corning, Inc., US
8:30Aerosol Jet Printing of Flexible and Stretchable Hybrid Electronics (invited presentation)
M. Renn, Optomec, Inc., US
8:55Manufacturing of Polymeric Substrates and Materials for Roll to Roll Flexible Printed Materials and Additive Processes
J. Mead, C. Barry, A. Akyurtlu, M. Herndon, University of Massachusetts Lowell, US
9:15Introduction of a simple metal transfer method for fabricating flexible electrodes
D. Koh, A. Wang, P. Schneider, B. Bosinski, K.W. Oh, University at Buffalo, US
9:35The Electrochemical Printing Technique (EPT) for Flexible Electronics, vol. 4: pp. 182-185
I. Kadija, ECSI Fibrotools, US
9:55Manufacturing Method of Si Nanoparticles and Nanoink for Printed Electronics
E. Kim, Korea Institute of Energy Research(KIER), KR
8:30Advanced Materials for Fuel CellsPotomac 1
Session chair: Adria Wilson, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
8:30An Overview of Activities in the Department of Energy's Fuel Cell Technologies Office (invited presentation)
A. Wilson, U.S. Department of Energy, US
8:55Ion conducting membranes for electrochemical systems (invited presentation)
C. Fujimoto, Sandia National Laboratories, US
9:20Corrosion Resistant Coating of Metal Bipolar Plates for PEM Fuel Cells (invited presentation)
C. Wang, Treadstone Technologies, US
9:45Fuel Cell Materials: Peptide-directed Strategies for One-Pot Growth, Immobilization and Dispersion of Platinum Nanoparticles on Graphene Electrodes
T.R. Walsh, Deakin University, AU
8:30CNT-Based Devices INational Harbor 6
Session chair: Wolfgang S. Bacsa, University of Toulouse, France
8:30Carbon Nanotube Transistor Technology for the 5 nm Technology Node and Beyond (invited presentation)
Q. Cao, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, US
8:55Thermal Dissipation Problems and Opportunities for Innovation in Electronics (invited presentation)
B. Cola, Carbice Nanotechnologies, US
9:20Next Generation Nanomaterials: Hierarchical Hybrid Architectures for Robust & Reusable Devices
S.M. Mukhopadhyay, Wright State University, US
9:40Progress towards total structure control in SWCNT populations, vol. 1: pp. 40-43
J. Fagan, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
10:00Fast Electrochromic Device Based on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Thin Films (invited presentation)
M.E. Itkis, University of California, Riverside, US
8:30Characterizing Materials using AFM INational Harbor 7
Session chair: Dalia Yablon, SurfaceChar LLC
8:30Reconstruction of the Distributed Force on an Atomic Force Microscope Cantilever (invited presentation)
R. Wagner, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
8:55AFSEM™ - correlative in situ atomic force microscopy in electron and ion beam microscopes (invited presentation)
E. Nelson, Nanosurf, inc., US
9:20Video-Rate Atomic Force Microscopy (invited presentation)
M. Kocun, I. Revenko, T. Limpoco, D. Walters, M. Viani, R. Proksch, Asylum Research, US
9:45In-situ and real time study of SEI formation on anode in a Lithium battery cell using atomic force micrscope (invited presentation)
S. Xu, Keysight Technologies, US
8:30The Future of Drug & Gene Delivery: Panel DiscussionNational Harbor 3
Session chair: Steven Zullo, NIBIB/NIH, US
N. Gianneschi, UCSD, US
K. Wood, Intellia Therapeutics, Inc., US
M. Bradbury, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, US
H. Ghandehari, University of Utah, US
A. Exner, Case Western Reserve University, US
T. Anchordoquy, University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, US
8:30Advanced Manufacturing Catalysis IPotomac 3
Session chair: Philippe Serp, Institute National Polytechnique de Toulouse, France
8:30Nanomaterials for Catalysis: Looking for the Silver Lining (invited presentation)
C. Tway, G. Athens, E. Stangland, E. Frank, The Dow Chemical Company, US
8:55Magnetically recoverable carbon nanotube-supported Suzuki cross-coupling catalysts
F. Pennetreau, A. L’hoost, I. Nircha, B. Pichon, O. Riant, S. Hermans, Universite catholique de Louvain, BE
9:15High potential of mesoporous ceria/ceria-zirconia synthesized via nanocasting pathway for catalytic applications, vol. 2: pp. 25-28
S. Jampa, A. Luengnaruemitchai, T. Chaisuwan, S. Wongkasemjit, Chulalongkorn University, TH
9:35Magnetic Nanocomposites for Inductor Applications
D.L. Huber, J. Watt, G.C. Bleier, T.C. Monson, J.C. Neely, Sandia National Laboratories, US
8:30Corrosion Resistant CoatingsPotomac 2
Session chair: Alex Norman, ExxonMobil, US; Sara Orski, NIST, US
8:30Nano-Engineering of Anodic Oxide Coatings for Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Biofouling (invited presentation)
J. Lee, C-H Choi, Stevens Institute of Technology, US
8:55Nanotechnology for detection and control of microbial corrosion in oil production and transportation (invited presentation)
F. Cheng, University of Calgary, CA
9:20Pipeline Steel Corrosion: A Nanoscale Investigation of a Global-Scale Problem
S.C. Hayden, C. Chisholm, T.J. Kucharski, W. Mook, R.O. Grudt, A. Ilgen, D. Bufford, K. Hattar, K. Jungjohann, M.L. Ostraat, Aramco Services Company, US
9:40VEROGLAZE - color and protection for metal, vol. 1: pp. 279-281
S. Piesslinger-Schweiger, POLIGRAT GmbH, DE
10:00Nanomer® coatings containing flake-type zinc-manganese metal phosphate particles as corrosion protection additives for mild steel, vol. 1: pp. 282-285
E. Perre, S. Albayrak, C. Becker-Willinger, INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials, DE
8:30Biotech Innovation Spotlights: Baxter, DOD MedicalNational Harbor 12
Session chair: Conrad Clyburn, MedForeSight, US
8:30Innovation Spotlights: Baxter
Y. Lo, Baxter, US
8:45Innovation Spotlights: DOD Medical
C. Clyburn, MedForeSight, US
9:00Noise suppression scheme based on phase locked loop for non-contact vital sign detection
R. Meadors, Georgia Tech, US
9:07Continuous Polymer Coating of Drug Crystals, Particles and Nanoparticles
K. Sirkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology, US
9:14Novel Drugs Targeting Inflammatory Pathologies Based on a Core-Technology-Platform
D. Chevion, Silkim Ltd. / Concenter BioPharma, IL
9:21Novel HIV vaccine
F. Nelms, The Australian National University, AU
9:28Traumatic brain injury induced Alzheimer’s disease is thwarted by co-administration of nanowired neprilysin and cerebrolysin
H. Sharma, Uppsala University, SE
9:35Selenbact
M. Vaculovicova, Mendel University in Brno, CZ
9:42Baxter, DOD Medical: Q&A
10:00Coffee BreakPotomac Registration Hall
10:30Biosensors IINational Harbor 2
Session chair: Jenna Rickus, Purdue University, US
10:30Surface Functional Poly(lactic Acid) Electrospun Nanofibers for Biosensor Applications
M.W. Frey, E. Gonzalez, L. Shepherd, Cornell Universty, US
10:50Stimulus-Response Biosensor for Determining Bacteria Viability Using Lectin-Glycoenzyme Nanobrushes
E.S. McLamore, I. Khondaker, C. Gomes, D. Alves De Oliveira, University of Florida, US
11:10Label-free, rapid Listeria monocytogenes biosensor based on a stimulus response nanobrush and nanometal hybrid electrode, vol. 3: pp. 279-282
S. Althawab, D.A. Oliveira, C. Smith, E.S. McLamore, C. Gomes, Texas A&M University, US
11:30Fiber-optic sensor for bacteria detection based on intensity-modulated SPR by monochromatic excitation, vol. 3: pp. 231-234
A. da Silva Arcas, F. da Silva Dutra, R.C.S. Barros Allil, M.M. Werneck, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, BR
10:30BiofuelsPotomac 4
Session chair: Scott Twary, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US; Srinivas Iyer, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US
10:30Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Corn Stover Production (invited presentation)
C.R. Locker, S. Torkamani, I. Laurenzi, V. Jin, M. Schmer, D.L. Karlen, ExxonMobile Research and Engineering Co., US
10:55Are microalgae a possible energy source for a sustainable world?, vol. 2: pp. 215-218
V. Kava, J.V.C. Vargas, A.B. Mariano, J.C. Ordonez, Federal University of Parana, BR
11:15Algae Testbeds in support of the Food, Energy and Water Nexus
J.A. McGowen, Arizona State University, US
11:35Investigating the Effects of Media and Light Sources on the Growth of Botryococcus Braunii, vol. 2: pp. 212-214
A.B. Sengul, M.M. Rahman, E. Asmatulu, Wichita State University, US
11:55Steam Explosion and Fermentation of Sugar Beets from Southern Florida and Minnesota, vol. 2: pp. 219-222
C. Dorado, R.G. Cameron, K. Cooper, United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service, US
10:30Printed Electronics Innovations & ApplicationsNational Harbor 13
Session chair: Mandakini Kanungo, Corning, Inc., US
10:30Printed Electronics: Towards more advanced functional coatings (invited presentation)
G. Gulsoy, TE Connectivity, US
10:55Electroactive Fluorinated Polymers (invited presentation)
L. Judovits, Arkema, Inc., US
11:20Metal Nanowires for Printed Electronics
B. Wiley, Duke Unviersity, US
11:40Aerosol Jet Printed Functional Nanoinks with High Reliability and Reconfigurability, vol. 4: pp. 186-189
X. Lan, E. Nguyen, A. Malingowski, V. Gambin, J. Tice, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, US
12:00Printable and High Performance MnO2-based Energy Storage Devices, vol. 2: pp. 94-97
J. Qian, S.P. Lau, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK
10:30Fuel Cell Applications for Grid ModernizationPotomac 1
Session chair: Adria Wilson, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
10:30Reversible Fuel Cell System for Energy Storage (invited presentation)
P. Matter, pH Matter, US
10:55Application of Fuel Cell Backup Power System for Grid-Service and Micro-Grid
Z. Ma, J. Eichman, J. Kurtz, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US
11:15Improving Hybrid Efficiency and Flexibility by Integrating Thermal Energy Storage into the Fuel Cell System, vol. 2: pp. 208-211
D. Tucker, N.F. Harun, V. Zaccaria, L. Shadle, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
11:35Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, Advanced Hybrid Power System Controls and their Role in Transfiguring the Grid, vol. 2: pp. 190-192
R. Lank, D. Tucker, DERP Technologies, L.L.C., US
11:55Solid Oxide Fuel Cell R&D, vol. 2: pp. 205-207
J.-W. Kim, R. Conrad, US Department of Energy, US
10:30Sustainable Composites InnovationNational Harbor 8
Session chair: Rahul Sharma, The Dow Chemical Company, US
10:30Novel Noble Metal Nanofunctionalised Polymer and Natural Fibre Composites and Their Applications (invited presentation)
J.H. Johnston, K.A. Lucas, M. Parry, J. Pflaum, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
11:55A Novel Composite Nanostructured Calcium Silicate – Calcium Carbonate Material Produced from Geothermal Water and its Environmental Remediation and Industry Applications, vol. 2: pp. 316-319
J.H. Johnston, T. Borrmann, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
10:55Nanocomposites based on thermally reversible networks
R. Araya-Hermosilla, L.M. Polgar, A.A. Broekhuis, F. Picchioni, University of Groningen, NL
11:15The Effects of Recycling on the Structure and Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Filled Polycarbonate, vol. 2: pp. 308-311
J. Zhang, A. Panwar, D. Bello, J.A. Isaacs, T. Jozokos, J. Mead, University of Massachusetts Lowell, US
11:35Development and Performance of Recyclable Composites for Wind Turbine Blades, vol. 2: pp. 312-315
Y. Ma, D. Kim, M-S Wu, L. Bai, X. Gao, B. Qing, J. He, X. Lib, S.R. Nutt, B. Liang, Adesso Advanced Materials Inc., US
10:30CNT-Based Devices IINational Harbor 6
Session chair: Wolfgang S. Bacsa, University of Toulouse, France; Jeffrey Fagan, NIST, US
10:30Nanomaterials for Printed Electronics (invited presentation)
P. Malenfant, National Research Council of Canada, CA
10:55Selectivity of Conjugated Polymers for the Electronic Nature of Carbon Nanotubes (invited presentation)
A. Adronov, McMaster University, CA
11:20Facile and High-Throughput Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube Carpet-PDMS Structures toward Flexible Supercapacitors, vol. 1: pp. 44-47
R. Zhang, J. Ding, E.H. Yang, Stevens Institute of Technology, US
11:40Carbon nanotubes functionalized neural probe platform for characterization of cell attachment and motility, vol. 1: pp. 56-59
J. Tyson, M. Tran, T. Patrick, G. Slaughter, University of Maryland Baltimore County, US
12:00Tunable and label-free virus enrichment for ultrasensitive virus detection using carbon nanotube arrays
Y-T Yeh, Y. Tang, A. Sebastian, A. Dasgupta, N. Perea-Lopez, I. Albert, H. Lu, M. Terrones, S-Y Zheng, Pennsylvania State university, US
12:20Dual Glucose and Lactate Self-powered biosensor, vol. 1: pp. 48-51
A. Baingane, N. Mburu, C. Animanshaun, G. Slaughter, University of Maryland Baltimore County, US
10:30Characterizing Materials using AFM IINational Harbor 7
Session chair: Greg Haugstad, University of Minnesota, US
10:30Graphene Moiré Pattern Ultra-High Resolution Atomic Force Microscopy (invited presentation)
B. Kim, Park Systems, US
10:55Toward improved accuracy in nanomechanical measurements with Atomic Force Microscopy (invited presentation)
B. Pittenger, S. Hu, J. Mosley, L. Huang, J. He, P. Dewolf, Bruker Corporation, US
11:20G-Mode KPFM: Bringing Kelvin probe force microscopy into the information age, vol. 1: pp. 1-4
L. Collins, S. Kalinin, S. Jesse, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
11:40Learning the Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces via Machine Vision and Deep Data Analysis, vol. 1: pp. 5-8
M. Ziatdinov, A. Maksov, S.V. Kalinin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
12:00High-resolution high-speed dynamic mechanical spectroscopy (FT-nanoDMA) of biological cells with the help of AFM
M.E. Dokukin, I. Sokolov, NanoScience Solutions, US
10:30Nanoparticle Synthesis & Applications INational Harbor 3
Session chair: Jan-Steffen Niehaus, CAN Center for Applied Nanotechnology, Germany
10:30Quantum Rod Film (QRF) – Optical properties and stability
J. Niehaus, S. Becker, T. Jochum, H. Weller, CAN, DE
10:50Nano-engineering Core/Shell Quantum Dots for Ultimate Utility in Light-emission Applications, vol. 1: pp. 138-140
H. Htoon, J.A. Hollingsworth, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US
11:10Ion beam sputter deposition technique for direct growth of Ge quantum dots on a graphene/SiO2/Si substrate, vol. 4: pp. 210-213
Y. Yang, Yunnan University, CN
11:30Photodegradation of Organic Dyes using CdSTe Quantum Dots, vol. 1: pp. 141-144
C. Aviles-Martin, L. Alamo-Nole, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, US
11:50Nonthermal Plasma Reactor for Engineering Core/Shell Nanocrystals for Optoelectronic Applications
K.I. Hunter, J.T. Held, K.A. Mkhoyan, U.R. Kortshagen, University of Minnesota, US
12:10Infrared active nanoprobes for bio-medical imaging based on inorganic nanocrystals, vol. 1: pp. 134-137
A. Podhorodecki, M. Banski, A. Noculak, L. Golacki, B. Krajnik, H. Woznica, A. Lesiak, D. Kociolek, B. Sojka, Wroclaw University of Technology, PL
10:30Intracellular & Organelle DeliveryPotomac 5
Session chair: Steven Zullo, NIBIB/NIH, US; Thomas Anchordoquy, University of Colorado, US
10:30Old Drugs in New Wraps (invited presentation)
S. Dhar, University of Miami, US
10:55Bilayer coated ureteral stent as drug delivery platform to treat ureteric diseases, vol. 3: pp. 87-90
W. Lim, G.M. Xiong, T.W. Chong, Y. Huang, S. Venkatraman, Nanyang Technological University, SG
11:15An Integrated Biometric Platform for Evaluation of Targeted Drug Delivery
Y. Liu, Lehigh University, US
11:35DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAIN RELEASE POVIDONE IODINE OPHTHALMIC DROP THROUGH NOVEL IN-SITU GEL FORMULATION, vol. 3: pp. 91-94
G. Wei, X. Gao, X. Li, Y. Lu, J.J. Baldwin, B. Liang, IVIEW Therapeutics Inc., US
11:55Magnetically Targeted Endothelial Cells for Prevention of Vascular Restenosis, vol. 3: pp. 67-70
B. Polyak, Drexel University, US
10:30Advanced Manufacturing Catalysis IIPotomac 3
Session chair: Philippe Serp, Institute National Polytechnique de Toulouse, France
10:30hcp-Co nanowires directly grown on various supports as catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (invited presentation)
J. Harmel, L. Peres, A. Berliet, S. Maury, A. Fécant, B. Chaudret, D.P. Minh, P. Serp, K. Soulantica, Toulouse University, FR
10:55Modular Ammonia Synthesis
G.G. Botte, Ohio University - Center for Electrochemical Engineering Research, US
11:15Stationary Reaction Current Generation in Mesoporous Pt/ZrO2 Under Oxyhydrogen Conditions
N.J. Ray, E.G. Karpov, University of Illinois at Chicago, US
10:30Materials for Oil & Gas IPotomac 2
Session chair: Sara Orski, NIST, US; Alex Norman, ExxonMobil, US
10:30Development and Optimization of Nanostructured Materials for the Oil and Gas Industry: Case Studies in Gas Separations, Catalysts, and Corrosion Mitigation (invited presentation)
M. Ostraat, Aramco Services Company, US
10:55Inorganic Membrane Research and Development at ExxonMobil – the Last 25 Years to Today (invited presentation)
B.A. McCool, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, US
11:20Development and Applications of Custom Amorphous Fluoropolymers (CAF), vol. 2: pp. 180-183
A.E. Feiring, N. Shangguan, R.D. Lousenberg, S. Majumdar, H. Murnen, S. Nemser, W. Charlton, Compact Membrane Systems, Inc., US
11:40Elucidating the Structural Influence of Calcium in Low-Salinity Enhanced Oil Recovery
J.L. Desmond, P.M. Rodger, T.R. Walsh, Deakin University, AU
12:00Polymer Nanocomposites for Oil-water Separation
P-C Ma, The Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN
10:30USDA Special Session: Nanobiomaterials in Food & AgriculturePotomac 6
Session chair: Hongda Chen, U.S. Department of Agriculture
10:30An Update of Nano-biomaterials Research in Food and Agriculture System (invited presentation)
H. Chen, U.S. Department of Agriculture, US
10:55Agricultural Nano-biomaterials for Solar Energy Conversion (invited presentation)
G.K. Jennings, M. Robinson, F. Mwambutsa, E. Gizzie, M. Armbruster, C. Simons, D. Cliffel, Vanderbilt University, US
11:20Engineering and in vivo evaluation of chitosan-based Nanoparticles as alternative antimicrobial agents to enhance food safety (invited presentation)
Z. Ma, A. Garrido Maestú and K.C. Jeong, University of Florida, US
11:45Production and Use of Biopolymer Nano-Fiber Fabrics (invited presentation)
G.R. Ziegler, L. Kong, The Pennsylvania State University, US
12:10Engineered Core-Shell Cu particles demonstrate strong potential for plant disease control, vol. 3: pp. 8-11
M. Young, A. Ozcan, M.E. Myers, J.H. Graham, S. Santra, University of Central Florida, US
10:30Materials Innovation Spotlights: Evonik, MichelmanNational Harbor 12
Session chair: Saeed Bagheri, University of Waterloo, CA
10:30Innovation Spotlights: Evonik
S. Gupta, Evonik, US
10:45Innovation Spotlights: Michelman
M. Clark, Michelman, US
11:00Isomax™
J. Berger, Nama Development LLC, US
11:09Negative Photochromic Material with Tunable Properties
L. Dobis, University of California, Santa Barbara Office of Technology & Industry Alliances, US
11:18High Strength Lignin Based Plastics
L. Micek, University of Minnesota – Office for Technology Commercialization, US
11:27Evonik, Michelman: Q&A
12:00Lunch Break (on own)
1:30IoT/Cyber/Grid Innovation Spotlights: DharmaGrowthNational Harbor 12
Session chair: Svetlana Dimovski, DharmaGrowth, US
1:30Innovation Spotlights: DharmaGrowth
S. Dimovski, DharmaGrowth, US
1:45The ART (automated relational technology) Studio
H.P. Zellweger, ArborWay Labs, US
1:52Human-friendly distribute energy resource coordination for the electricity industry
P. Hines, Packetized Energy, US
1:59Robust Droop Control for Parallel Operated Inverters
C. Smith, Texas Tech University, US
2:06A Scalable Personalized Thermal-Comfort Platform for Building Energy Conservation
D. Wang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK
2:13United Motion Ideas
X. Levesy, United Motion Ideas, FR
2:20Coding educational textbooks and materials using augmented reality(AR)
J.S. Kim, Sungkyunkwan University Research & Business Foundation, KR
2:27Electronic Power-Measurement Device with Intelligent Agent
M. Jang, KEPCO (Research Institute), KR
2:34DharmaGrowth: Q&A
1:30USDA Special Session: Nano-biosensors & Nanomaterials for Agriculture, Food & DiagnosticsPotomac 6
Session chair: Hongda Chen, U.S. Department of Agriculture
1:30Session Chair Overview (invited presentation)
V. Bralts, Purdue University, US
1:55A Novel Flow Cytometry Based Methodology to Characterize the Microbiome in Animal Systems (invited presentation)
A.S. Dhoble, K.D. Bhalerao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, US
2:20Global Validation of the Nano-enabled Biosensor for Rapid Diagnosis and Surveillance of Infectious Diseases (invited presentation)
E.C. Alocilja, Michigan State University, US
2:45Scalable manufacturing of graphene-based biosensors functionalized with enzyme-nanoparticle bioconjugates for rapid, in-field pesticide monitoring
J.A. Hondred, S.R. Das, J.C. Breger, S.A. Walper, I.L. Medintz, J.C. Claussen, Iowa State University, US
3:05Nanoparticle-based enzymatic sensors – accessing enhanced activity
J.C. Breger, M.G. Ancona, S.A. Walper, C.W. Brown III, E. Oh, K. Susumu, J.N. Vranish, I.L. Medintz, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, US
1:30BioproductsPotomac 4
Session chair: Srinivas Iyer, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US; Scott Twary, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US
1:30The Agile BioFoundry: Investing in Biomanufacturing Infrastructure (invited presentation)
G. Beckham, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US
1:55Crop-biorefinery system for low-cost advanced renewable fuel and chemicals
R. Chow, Y. Tian, J. Bragg, T. Mccubbin, B. Niles, T.S. Lee, C. Petzold, A. Oikawa, AFINGEN Inc, US
2:15A citric acid high yield mutant of Aspergillus niger induced by carbon ion irradiation in a bioreactor with corn meal hydrolysate
J. Chen, B. Hu, S. Wang, W. Hu, L. Liu, J. Liu, W. Li, Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN
2:35Study of a high yield system of cellulase hydrolysis in mutant of Lee Trichoderma induced by heavy ion irradiation in a mixed fermentation culture with Aspergillus niger
S. Wang, B. Jiang, X. Zhou, J. Chen, W. Li, J. Liu, W. Hu, G. Xiao, M. Dong, Y. Wang, Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN
1:30Inkjet Design, Materials & FabricationPotomac 3
Session chair: Chris Menzel, Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc., US
1:30Printing smart and functional polymers for sensor and actuator applications (invited presentation)
S. Lanceros, BC Materials, ES
1:55Inkjet Printing of High Index Zirconia Nanocomposite Materials, vol. 4: pp. 137-140
M.D. Healy, P. Guschl, X. Wang, M. Weinstein, Pixelligent Technologies LLC, US
2:15One-dimensional simulation of drop breakup in inkjet, vol. 4: pp. 128-132
H. Jiang, H. Tan, Washington State University Vancouver, US
2:35Ink Design and Printability
B. Derby, Y. Liu, University of Manchester, UK
2:55Printed, Self-Powered, Wireless Sensor Platform for Future Smart Buildings (invited presentation)
P. Joshi, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
3:20Development of a Gold Nanoparticle Conductive Ink with a Relatively Low Sintering Temperature, vol. 4: pp. 141-144
S. Hamacher, B. Bachmann, A. Yakushenko, Forschungszentrum Jülich, DE
3:40Inkjet printing of carbon nanospheres, vol. 4: pp. 133-136
M. Orrill, D. Abele, N. Banek, M. Wagner, S. LeBlanc, The George Washington University, US
1:30Catalysts for Fuel CellsPotomac 1
Session chair: Adria Wilson, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE); Philippe Serp, Institute National Polytechnique de Toulouse, France
1:30Nano-structured hydrogen oxidation electrocatalysts for anion exchange membrane fuel cells (invited presentation)
H.A. Miller, F. Vizza, M. Marelli, A. Zadick, L. Dubau, M. Chatenet, S. Geiger, S. Cherevko, H. Doan, R.K. Pavlicek, S. Mukerjee, D.R. Dekel, Italian National Research Council Rome, IT
1:55From Bioinspired Material to Catalytically Active Mesoporous Carbon for Oxygen Reduction
R. Jiang, D.T. Tran, J.P. McClure, D. Chu, US Army Research Laboratory, US
2:15A model for Ni-particle coarsening and triple phase boundary length prediction in solid oxide fuel cell anode
M.Z. Khan, R-H Song, J-W Lee, S-B Lee, T-H Lim, S-J Park, Korea Institute of Energy Research, KR
2:35Pt/TiO2 Nanocomposites for Active Chemical-Electrical Signal Transduction
N.J. Ray, E.G. Karpov, University of Illinois at Chicago, US
1:30Nanoelectronic DevicesNational Harbor 13
Session chair: Baratunde A. Cola, Carbice Nanotechnologies, Inc
1:30Fusing the Bulk and the Nanoscale with Light: Surprises and Opportunities (invited presentation)
J. Spanier, Drexel University, US
1:55Feedback Process Control for Nano-manufacturing of Semi-conductor Circuits, vol. 1: pp. 379-382
W. Kohn, Z.B. Zabinsky, Atigeo, LLC and CUNY Graduate Center, Computer Science Department, US
2:15Aberration-corrected Electron Beam Lithography at the One Nanometer Length Scale
A. Stein, V.R. Manfrinato, L. Zhang, C.-Y. Nam, E.A. Stach, C.T. Black, Brookhaven National Laboratory, US
2:35Controlling the Interface-Size of Inorganic/Organic Semiconductors Heterojunction Nanowires for Perfect Performance Diodes
H. Liu, Y. Li, Y. Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN
2:55Spintronics: Recent developments on ultra-low-energy, area-efficient, and fast spin-devices and spin-circuits, vol. 4: pp. 51-54
K. Roy, Purdue University, US
3:15High density multifunctional neural probes for parallel read-out and control
V. Lanzio, M. West, S. Sassolini, S. Dhuey, A. Koshelev, H. Adesnik, G. Telian, R. Witharm, P. Denes, F. Martinez Mc-kinney, S. Ito, S. Cabrini, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
1:30Nanoparticle Synthesis & Applications IINational Harbor 3
Session chair: Jan-Steffen Niehaus, CAN Center for Applied Nanotechnology, Germany
1:30Modeling and simulation of nanoparticle production in an aerosol flame reactor, vol. 1: pp. 103-105
V.S. Buddhiraju, N.K.V. Nadimpalli, V. Runkana, TCS Research, Tata Research Development and Design Centre, A division of Tata Consultancy Services, IN
1:50Giant paramagnetism of copper nanoparticles in carbon Cu@C nanocomposites
M. Estipanos, M. Goff, E. Sharoyan, A. Manukyan, H. Gyulasaryan, A. Mirzakhanyan, O. Bernal, A. Kocharian, California State University, US
2:10Novel fatty-acid assisted co-precipitation method for synthesis of the SrAl2O4:Eu2+, Sm3+ storage phosphor nanoparticles, vol. 1: pp. 149-152
I. Levchuk, L. Römling, M. Steimle, A. Osvet, M. Batentschuk, A. Winnacker, C.J. Brabec, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, DE
2:30The Dispersion of Zirconia nanoparticles : ZIRCOSTAR, vol. 1: pp. 171-172
K. Takahashi, T. Yao, J. Kimura, H. Hashimoto, NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD., JP
2:50A novel demonstration of the dichroic effect exhibited by gold nanoparticles and their incorporation into polymer materials, vol. 1: pp. 184-187
E.G. Wrigglesworth, J.H. Johnston, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
1:30Peptides, Proteins, & Viral-assisted Drug DeliveryPotomac 5
Session chair: Steven Zullo, NIBIB/NIH, US; Thomas Anchordoquy, University of Colorado School, US
1:30Recombinant polymers for drug and gene delivery (invited presentation)
H. Ghandehari, University of Utah, US
1:55Seek, Destroy and Heal: Enzyme-Responsive Nanoparticles as In Vivo Targeted Delivery System (invited presentation)
N. Gianneschi, University of California, San Diego, US
2:20Self-navigating drug delivery nanovehicles driven by polyvalent multifunctional phages and their promiscuous proteins, vol. 3: pp. 134-137
V.A. Petrenko, J.W. Gillespie, Auburn University, US
2:40Platform Reagent Development for the Intracellular Delivery of Therapeutic Peptides, vol. 3: pp. 56-59
B.C. Evans, C. Lander, C.L. Duvall, Moerae Matrix, Inc., US
3:00Molecular toolkits for engineering of self-navigating drug delivery vehicles, vol. 3: pp. 44-47
J.W. Gillespie and V.A. Petrenko, Auburn University, US
3:20Nanodelivery of cerebrolysin reduces depressive stress induced exacerbation of Alzheimer’s disease brain pathology following amyloid-beta peptide infusion, vol. 3: pp. 71-74
H.S. Sharma, D.F. Muresanu, J.V. Lafuente, R. Patnaik, Z.R. Tian, A. Ozkizilcik, R.J. Castellani, H. Mössler, A. Sharma, Uppsala University, SE
1:30Materials for Oil & Gas IIPotomac 2
Session chair: Alex Norman, ExxonMobil, US; Ning Ma, ExxonMobil, US
1:30Molecular Design of High Density Polyethylene and it’s Applications in Industrial Products (invited presentation)
A. Doufas, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, US
1:55Electrochemical nanoparticle injection into well cement to repair wellbore leakages
L. Li, Y. Xi, M. Hubler, J. Nemecek, University of Colorado at Boulder, US
2:15A novel nano-sized polymer microsphere as a potential shale stabilizer in water-based drilling fluids, vol. 2: pp. 164-167
J. Xu, Z. Qiu, G. Chen, H. Zhong, X. Zhao, China University of Petroleum, CN
2:35Engineered response materials for oil and gas, vol. 2: pp. 168-171
A. Sherman, Terves Inc, US
2:55Nanoscale Flow Chip Platform For Laboratory Evaluation Of Enhanced Oil Recovery Materials, vol. 2: pp. 172-175
M. Engel, R.F. Neumann, R. Giro, P.W. Bryant, M.B. Steiner, IBM Research Brazil, BR
3:15Polymer design to optimize Enhanced Oil Recovery by polymer flooding
T. Broekhuis, D. Wever, F. Picchioni, UNiversity Groningen, NL
3:35Understanding Penetration Behavior of Microemulsions in Nanoporous Shale Formation
I.Y. Akkutlu, K. Bui, J. Silas, A. Zelenev, Texas A&M University, US
3:55Heat Resistant Advanced 9% Cr Steel for Fossil Energy Power Generation, vol. 2: pp. 152-155
J. Hawk, P. Jablonski, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
12:45Agency Briefings: Department of CommerceNational Harbor 4
M. Clague, NIST, US
V. Garcia, NOAA, US
12:45SBIR: A Driver of Innovation, Jobs, and American CompetitivenessNational Harbor 5
Session chair: John Williams, SBA, US
R. Friesenhahn, TechLink, US
J. Glover, SBTC, US
S. Shivakumar, NAS, US
R. Shindell, SBIR Insider, US
1:00Agency Briefings: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)National Harbor 4
S. Dockum, USDA, US
C. Cleland, USDA, US
1:15Agency Briefings: Department of TransportationNational Harbor 4
M. Wong, DOT, US
1:30Agency Briefings: Department of EducationNational Harbor 4
E. Metz, Dept of Ed, US
1:45Agency Briefings: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)National Harbor 4
J. Pucci, DHS, US
D. Lang, DHS, US
2:05Access to Capital & Surviving the Proverbial “Valley of Death"National Harbor 5
Session chair: Joseph Shepard, SBA, US
B. Franklin, NVCA, US
4:30Student Perspectives on the Future Impact of Emerging TechnologiesPotomac 4
Session chair: Sharadh Jois, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, US
E. Chou, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, US
H. Soto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, US
S. Jois, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, US
J. Anike, The Catholic University of America, US
L. Blanco, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, US
3:30TechConnect Innovation Leaders Networking Reception - Poster Session IIPotomac Registration Hall
Sensors - Chemical, Physical & Bio: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
Visible Light Absorbing Photoremovable Protecting Groups, vol. 3: pp. 223-226
M. Juetten, Iowa State University Research Foundation, US
Comparative study of chemo-bio synthesized MgO nano particles for LPG sensing, vol. 3: pp. 227-230
S. Goutham, D.S. Kumar, K.V. Rao, JNT UNiversity Hyderabad, IN
Triggering and focusing bacterial quorum sensing signal by nano-magnetic assembly
Q. Wang, Y. Guan, W. Bentley, G. Payne, C-Y Tsao, D.N. Quan, Y. Li, B. Zhang, L. Mei, University of Maryland, US
Using Gold Nanorod Arrays and Cellulose Nanocomposite as SERS Substrates for Detection of Pesticide Residues in Foods
M. Lin, F. Alsammarraie, P. Liou, University of Missouri, US
Linear-Logarithmic Two-Transistor Active Pixel Sensor with Wide Dynamic Range, vol. 3: pp. 239-242
S-H Jo, M. Bae, B-S Choi, P. Choi, J-K Shin, Kyungpook National University, KR
Biosensor prototype based on carbon nanotubes for the RF-detection and NIR-treatment of HeLa cells, vol. 3: pp. 247-249
G. Caro, K. García, J. Avalos, G. Morell, University of Puerto Rico, US
A model for an Optical Ring Microresonator towards Nanoparticle Detection, vol. 3: pp. 254-257
F. Ahmeti, K. Teker, Istanbul Sehir University, TR
Rapid Detection of Drugs-of-abuse in Urine and Oral Fluid by Mass Spectrometry, vol. 3: pp. 261-263
T-T Ng, B. Hu, P-K So, Z. Yao, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK
A NANOeSPRi-based IVD Assay for Multiple Organ Injury
D. Patel, J. Obliosca, G. Zhang, Z. Zhou, Luna Innovations Inc., US
Discharge Region Sensing Technology of High Voltage Equipment Based on The Testing of The Corona Radiation Field, vol. 3: pp. 267-270
W. Chuang, C. Xi, S. Geng-chen, T. Kai, Beijing Institute of Technology, CN
Organic Nanobiomimetic Memristor/Memcapacitor Devices Ultrasensitive Direct Detect Matrix Matelloproteinase-2 in Human Serum, vol. 3: pp. 271-274
E.T. Chen, J. Thornton, S-H. Duh and P.T. Kissinger, Advanced Biomimetic Sensors, US
Gait Analysis and Classification of Restricted Knee, vol. 3: pp. 250-253
K. Tang, Xi Chen, W. Wang, J. Yu, Beijing Institute of Technology, CN
Voluntary Intention Driven Hybrid Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)-robotic Exoskeleton for Coordinated Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke
X. Hu, H. Wai, J. Hu, X. Zheng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK
Fuel Cells & Hydrogen: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
Lower-cost Hydrogen (H2) Fuel Production from Distributed Wind via Paralleled Self-Excited Induction Generators (SEIG's) & Close-coupled Electrolysis at Multi-turbine Off-grid Windplants, vol. 2: pp. 197-200
W.C. Leighty, Alaska Applied Sciences, Inc., US
The maximization of hydrogen rhythmic production in large scale photobioreactors from genetically modified microalgae biomass, vol. 2: pp. 201-204
F.G. Dias, J.V.C. Vargas, V. Kava, J.C. Ordonez, W. Balmant, A.B. Mariano, Federal University of Parana, BR
Zn(Ⅱ)-Based Metal-Organic Framework/Nafion® Composite Membrane with High Proton Conductivity for Fuel Cell Applications, vol. 2: pp. 193-196
H.J. Kim, L. Kabir and S-J. Cho, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea, KR
Graphene & 2D-Materials: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
Graphene oxide/vinyl ester resin nanocomposite: the effect of graphene oxide, curing kinetics, mechanical properties and thermal stability, vol. 1: pp. 91-94
V. Arabli, A. Aghili, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, IR
Determination of thickness of multilayered WS2 using Raman effect
X. He, F. Ran, Y. Cheng, H. Li, X. Zhang, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, SA
Transition Metal Dichalcogenides as Cell Culture Platforms, vol. 1: pp. 99-102
A. Palumbo, F. Tourlomousis, R. Chang, E.H. Yang, Stevens Institute of Technology, US
Composite Materials: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
Effect of nucleating agents on magnetic properties and relaxation in magnetite-based glass-ceramics prepared by controlled crystallization of borosilicate glasses, vol. 1: pp. 204-207
V. Sandu, E. Cimpoiasu, S. Greculeasa, A. Kuncser, M.S. Nicolescu, V. Kuncser, U.S. Naval Academy, US
Polyurethane Nanocomposite for Fireproof Applications to reduce toxic gases, vol. 1: pp. 200-203
M.E. Mena, R. Estrada, L.A. Torres, Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de Mexico, MX
Carbon Nanotube – Silicone rubber compound investigated as interface material on electrode contacts for neural interfacing
K. Tegtmeier, F. Borrmann, T. Doll, Hannover Medical School, DE
Lightning Strike Protection and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding for Composite Structures using Metallic Nanofilms, vol. 1: pp. 192-195
P.K. Bollavaram, V.R. Patlolla, M.M. Rahman, R. Asmatulu, Wichita State University, US
Simultaneous thermal conductivity and volume measurements of diamond micro particles
M. Goni, E. Ziade, M. Patelka, S. Ikeda, A. Schmidt, Boston University, US
Cross-section thermal conductivity maps of die-attached composite materials
E. Ziade, M. Goni, S. Anagnostopoulos, I. Kapoglis, A. Schmidt, Boston University, US
Carbon Nano Structures & Devices: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
Wireless Bacteria Nanosensor Based on Carbon Nanotubes Functionalized with Ag Nanoparticles, vol. 1: pp. 60-62
N.I. Alvarez-Colon, A. Arroyo, P. Jirau, C.A. R. Rodriguez Prado, C. Cuyar Cruz, S. Rodriguez, J. Avalos, G. Morell and B. Weiner, University of Puerto Rico- Río Piedras Campus, US
Artificial Bacteriophage for Anticancer Drug Delivery, vol. 1: pp. 63-66
J. Velasco-Medina, J.M. Espinosa-Duran, J.C. Arce-Clavijo, UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE, CO
A Solution Processed High Temperature, Flexible, Thin-Film Actuator
C. Wang, Y. Wang, Y. Yao, W. Luo, J. Wan, J. Dai, E. Hitz, K. Fu, L. Hu, University of Maryland, US
Molecule -Based Materials From 1 Dimension to 2 Dimension Nanostructures
Y. Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN
Efficient purification of metallic impurities from carbon nanotubes using nitrogen-bubbled chloroform
Y. Hyun, J. Park, J. Goak and N. Lee, Sejong University, KR
Torsional yarn actuator driven by magnet force
D. Weon Lee, S. Jeong Kim, Hanyang University, KR
Hierarchical Hybrid Catalysts from Flexible Fabric Substrates
W. Wang and S.M. Mukhopadhyay, Wright State University, US
Advanced, Printed & Flexible Electronics: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
CarrICool – the Innovative 3D Interposer Platform for HPC Systems: Analysis, Simulations, Optimization, Practice for Reliability Improvement and Performance Increase, vol. 4: pp. 47-50
G. Janczyk, T. Bieniek, P.R. Bajurko, Instytut Technologii Elektronowej, PL
Novel Polymer Substrates for Printed Electronics by Continuous Extrusion
A. Panwar, J. Mead, C. Barry, C. Lepont, R. Vaghani, J. Desrochers, A. Akyirtlu, A. Dericioglu, SE. Hajisaeid, M. Haghzadeh, M. Herndon, D. Rockosi, University of Massachusetts Lowell, US
Three Operation Modes of 6T-SRAM Using 5nm-Node Multi-Vt FD-SOI MOSFETs
J-Y. Chen, S-H. Chen, M-H. Chiang, National Cheng Kung University, TW
Controlling the Interface-Size of Inorganic/Organic Semiconductors Heterojunction Nanowires for Perfect Performance Diodes
H. Liu, Institute of Chemistry,Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN
Improved adhesion between polyimide substrates and screen-printed copper electrodes by chemical treatment of substrate surface
C.H. Cho and Y.J. Choi, Sejong University, KR
Materials Characterization: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
Comparative HRTEM Examination of Carbon Black and Soot Structures, vol. 1: pp. 21-24
J.M. Spry, S.P. Compton, MVA Scientific Consultants, US
Advanced Characterization of Nanoporous Gold, vol. 1: pp. 36-39
A.A. El-Zoka, R.C. Newman, B. Langelier, University of Toronto, CA
SEM Characterization of Adipose Tissue Structure, vol. 1: pp. 13-16
V. Brimiene, R. Skaudzius, M. Misevicius, G. Brimas, E. Brimas, A. Kareiva, Vilnius University, LT
Towards Medical Diagnostics Using Hyperspectral X-ray Scatter, vol. 1: pp. 32-35
C. Greenwood, K. Rogers, M. Wilson, I. Lyburn, P. Evans, G. Davies, Cranfield University, UK
Characterization of Nanoparticle Concentration in Complex Drugs by Microdroplet Deposition and Optical Microscopy
J. Myung, L.C. Elliott, S.M. Stavis, J. Zheng, D. Kozak, FDA, US
Novel “Ringing” non-resonant oscillatory AFM mode
M.E. Dokukin, I. Sokolov, NanoScience Solutions, US
Nanoparticles: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
Effect of Ambient Pressure and Wire Parameters on Nanoparticle Characteristics during Microsecond Explosion of Aluminum Wire, vol. 1: pp. 106-109
J. Bai, Z. Shi, Z. Wu, S. Jia, Xi’an Jiaotong University, CN
Synthesis of highly efficient ZnAgInS-ZnInS/ZnS quantum dots and application for down-converted LEDs, vol. 1: pp. 145-148
J.H. Oh, K.N. Lee, S. Kim, S. Lee, Y.R. Do, Kookmin University, KR
Superparamagnetic relaxometry (SPMR) for sensitive detection of Her-2 positive tumors in mice, vol. 1: pp. 167-170
G. Paciotti, K.E. Minser, C.L. Weldon, A. Gomez, T. Karaulanov, H.J. Hathaway, W.H. Anderson, C. Nettles, D.L. Huber, E.C. Vreeland, Imagion Biosystems Inc., US
Hemoglobin/Iron Oxide Composite: Synthesis, Characterization and Adsorption of Organic Dyes
M. Essandoh and R. Garcia, United States Department of Agriculture, US
Magnetic TiO2 nano-carrier for efficient purification of His-tagged proteins
J. Macak, R. Kupcik, P. Rehulka, P. Krulisova, Z. Bilkova, University of Pardubice, CZ
Finely Tunable Fabrication and Catalytic Activities of Anisotropic Au Nanomaterials and Hollow Multi-Au@SiO2 Nanosystems
H. Yoo, Hallym University, KR
Investigation of the relationship between the solution pH and the morphology in the production of a new phase of VO2 to be used for smart windows application among others
D. Teixeira, R. Quesada-Cabrera, M.J. Powell, G.K.L. Goh, G. Sankar, I. Parkin, R. Palgrave, University College London, UK
Green synthesis of carbon adorned silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and antibacterial studies
A.G. Al-Sehemi, S. Alrumman, A. Kalam, G. Du, M. Pannipara, King Khalid University, SA
Synthesis of Titanium Nanoparticles with Controlled Size Variation by Physical Vapor Deposition, vol. 1: pp. 126-129
F.G. Alzubi, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, KW
Hydrophilic NaYF4 nanocrystals doped with Eu3+: Effects of surface functionalization on glutamate and GABA transport in brain nerve terminals, vol. 1: pp. 130-133
T. Borisova, B. Sojka, D. Kociołek, M. Banski, N. Pozdnyakova, A. Pastukhov, A. Borysov, M. Galkin, M. Dudarenko, A. Podhorodecki, Palladin Institiute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine;, UA
Peroxidase-like activity of green synthesized gold nanoparticles for the colorimetric detection of glutathion
V. Kumar, S. Mohan, D.K. Singh, R.K. Gundampati, S.H. Hasan, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, U.P., India., IN
Sensitive Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering-Based Detection of a BIGH3 Point Mutation Associated with Avellino Corneal Dystrophy
S-N Jeong, S. Kim, H. Chung, S.Y. Yoo, Pusan National University, KR
Ag-GQD Conjugation with Siderophores for E.coli Disinfection in VERO Cells Monoloyers
 A. Marra, C. Mejias, C. Ramos, J. Villalobos, F. Mendoza, G. Morell, J. Avalos, B. Weiner, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, US
Binding Studies of Histamine-imprinted Polymers Prepared using Photochemical Polymerization for facile incorporation to sensing device, vol. 1: pp. 156-158
E.F. Romano, R.C. So, C. Holdsworth, Ateneo de Manila University, PH
Polyoxometalates enriched antibiotic-coated silver nanoparticles for anti-tuberculosis activity
A. Umapathi, D. Jain, H. Madhyastha, P.N. Navya, H.K. Daima, Amity University Rajasthan, IN
Branched PEI Capped Gold Nanoparticles in Water for siRNA Delivery to Cancer Cells, vol. 1: pp. 159-162
K. Rahme, J. Guo, S. Biswas, C.M. O’Driscoll, J.D. Holmes, Notre Dame University-Louaize, LB
Evaluation of the citotoxicity of TiO2 modified on Cervical Cancer line-cells- Hela, vol. 1: pp. 163-166
M.J. Basante, O. Gutierrez and R.J. Camargo, Universidad Del Valle, CO
Composition controlled synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles and their sequential surface modification with enzymes: Imparting new properties
H.K. Daima, P.N. Navya, S. Sanjana, M.U. Medha, A. Umapathi, D. Jain, H. Madhyastha, Amity University Rajasthan, IN
Impact of altered biomolecular surface corona of gold and silver nanoparticles on their in-vitro biological behavior
P.N. Navya, M.R. Meghana, T.S. Shruthi, A. Umapathi, D. Jain, H. Madhyastha, H.K. Daima, SIT, Tumkur, IN
First-Order-Reversal-Curve (Forc) Studies of Nanomagnetic Materials, vol. 1: pp. 173-176
B. Dodrill, Lake Shore Cryotronics, US
Microemulsion Synthesis, Structural Characterization and Dielectric Properties of Ba1-xPbxZrO3 (0.05  x  0.20) Nanoparticles
M. Ubaidullah, T. Ahmad, Glocal University, IN
Optical characterizations of multi-shape nanoparticles in polymer thin film layers, vol. 1: pp. 177-179
M. Carlberg, F. Pourcin, O. Margeat, J. Le Rouzo, G. Berginc, R.-M. Sauvage, J. Ackermann, L. Escoubas, Aix Marseille University, FR
Multilayered nanostructures with controlled magnetic configurations, vol. 1: pp. 180-183
A.S. Sahakyan, R.M. Movsesyan, A.N. Kocharian, California State University, US
Indium Phosphide Nanowires Application in Gas Sensing
S. Nyembe, T. Ntho, N. Moloto, L. Sikhwivhilu, Mintek, ZA
Plugging and improving oil recovery performance of polyacrylamide nanogel in porous media, vol. 1: pp. 188-191
H. Ding, J. Geng, A. Imqam, B. Bai, Missouri University of Science and Technology, US
Materials for Drug & Gene Delivery: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
Novel Nano-biomaterials for Inhibition of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, vol. 3: pp. 75-78
S. Joshi, D. Kirby, Y. Perrie, S.R. Singh, Alabama State University, US
PLGA Nanocapsules Inside of Collagen Nanofibers for Release of Paclitaxel as Agent of Control the Restenosis in Drug Eluting Stents
L. Agudelo, G. Colmenares, R. Pinal, L. Hoyos, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, CO
Site-Specific Albumination for the Enhanced Serum Half-Life In Vivo
I. Kwon, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, KR
In vitro targeting behaviors of Folate-conjugate Pluronic F127/poly (lactic-co-glycolic) nanoparticles
X.Y. Xiong, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, CN
miRNA Expression Analysis in HEp-2 Cells after Gold Nanorod Application, vol. 3: pp. 95-98
A. Montgomery, S. Bawage, A. Chaudhary, S.R. Singh, K. Vig, Alabama State University, US
Sustained Release of Functional Interleukin-10 Encapsulated within Poly (lactic acid)-b-Poly (ethylene glycol) Nanoparticles Down-regulates Cytokines in Mouse Macrophages Exposed to Chlamydia trachomatis, vol. 1: pp. 118-121
S. Duncan, S. Dixit, R. Sahu, E. Nyairo, S.R. Singh, V.A. Dennis, Alabama State University, US
SERS Detection on GABA absorption with using Modified Gold-chitosan Nanoparticles by MPA
B. Wang, I-. Kang, Gachon University, KR
Physio-structural and immunological characterization of a PLGA 85/15 encapsulated Chlamydia recombinant MOMP nanovaccine candidate, vol. 1: pp. 122-125
R. Sahu, S. Dixit, S.R. Singh, V.A. Dennis, Alabama State University, US
Alginate/Montmorillonite nancomposites for the delivery of curcumin, vol. 3: pp. 40-43
A.R. Ramadan, M. Ahmed, The American University in Cairo, EG
Application of a Next Generation Hand Held Antimicrobial Cold Plasma Technology, vol. 3: pp. 99-101
H. Kim, S. Izadjoo, V. Marcel, H. Truong, M. Izadjoo, Trideum Biociences and ChiScan LLC, US
Neuroprotective effects of cerebrolysin in exacerbation of blood-brain barrier breakdown, neuropathology and upregulation of nitric oxide synthase and hemeoxygenase in diabetes and hypertension after heat stroke, vol. 3: pp. 79-82
D.F. Muresanu, A. Sharma, J.V. Lafuente, A. Nozari, R. Patnaik, A. Ozkizilcik, Z.R. Tian, H. Mössler, H.S. Sharma, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, RO
TiO2-nanowired delivery of cerebrolysin thwarts exacerbation of sleep deprivation induced decline in regional brain derived neurotrophic factor, brain pathology and behavioral dysfunctions following emotional stress, vol. 3: pp. 83-86
A. Sharma, D.F. Muresanu, J.V. Lafuente, A. Nozari, R. Patnaik, A. Ozkizilcik, Z.R. Tian, H. Mössler, H.S. Sharma, Uppsala University, SE
Nanodelivery of cerebrolysin reduces functionalized Gold Nanoparticles induced Blood-brain barrier disruption, brain edema formation and brain pathology, vol. 3: pp. 48-51
A. Sharma, P.K. Menon, D.F. Muresanu, J.V. Lafuente, A. Nozari, R. Patnaik, A. Ozkizilcik, Z.R. Tian, H. Mössler, H.S. Sharma, Uppsala University, SE
Positively charged Ag-dendron conjugates: Stability enhanced AgNPs for biomedical applications, vol. 3: pp. 102-105
T.J. Cho, J. Liu, V.A. Hackley, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
Conjugation of anticancer drugs with novel PEG-containing nanocarrier provides circumvention of drug-resistance mechanisms in vitro and protects of general toxicity in vivo, vol. 3: pp. 60-63
L. Kоbylinska, R. Panchuk, N. Skorohyd, Y. Senkiv, P. Heffeter, W. Berger, N. Boiko, N. Mitina, A. Zaichenko, R. Lesyk, B. Zіmenkovsky, R. Stoika, G.S. Vari, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, UA
Amphiphilic (Lipid-Substituted) Cationic Polymers for siRNA Therapy of Leukemias
B. Landry, J. Valencia-Serna, H. Uludag, University of Alberta, CA
Microfluidics-based Manufacture of PEG-b-PLGA Block Copolymer Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Small Molecule Therapeutics
S.M. Garg, M. Parmar, A. Thomas, E. Ouellet, M. DeLeonardis, M. Assadian, A. Armstead, S. Ip, T.J. Leaver, A.W. Wild, R.J. Taylor, E.C. Ramsay, Precision NanoSystems Inc., CA
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Z. Yu, Z. Li, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, US
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Y.-J. Chen, P.-J. Tseng, C.-W. Huang, C.-S. Tseng, T.H. Wu, C.-Y. Lai, M.-Y. Wu, Y.-W. Lin, National Changhua University of Education, TW
Study of a Power Source Based on Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENRs) Using Hydrogen Pressurized Nanoparticles, vol. 2: pp. 17-20
G.H. Miley, University of Illinois, US
Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS)-based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation from Water
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Selective Reductant Electrowinning via Coal Electrolysis
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G. Chinni, B. Subeshan, M.M. Rahman, R. Asmatulu, Wichita State University, US
Nanoscale Energy Harvesting - Nano-Boxx: Energy Production from Chips to MW
J. Birmingham, Birmingham Technologies, US
Portable, Smart and Sustainable Zero-Emission Lavatory for Public Uses
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Microscopic pore structures and controlling factors of the Micro- and Nano- Scale tight sandstone reservoirs in the Western Sichuan Depression, China, vol. 2: pp. 176-179
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F. Shi, Y. Duan, Y. Soong, M. Gray, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
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Low energy impact welding of aluminum and steel
A. Vivek, Ohio State University, US
The X-shaped structure in passive vibration control
X. Jing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK
High Speed Sintering (HSS) 3D Printing and Importance of Powder Drop Interaction in manufacturing
A.G. Avhad, H. Tan, Washington State University, US
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H. Fu, Y. Fu, X. Hua, J. Ji, Y. Ye, Z. Kang, T. Chen, Jiangsu University, CN
Fabrication of Furan based Self-healing elastomer fabrics by Electrospinning and Coating process
S.H. Kim, K.W. Oh, Hanyang University, KR
Development of Durable Superhydrophobic Coatings for Industrial Applications
C. Ellis-Terrell, R. Wei, V. Poenitzsch, M.A. Miller, K. Coulter, Southwest Research Institute, US
Non-fluorinated hydrophobic PDMS-PU copolymer formulations as an alternative to conventional water-repellent coatings
M. Rutkevičius, M. Geiger, S. Khan, NCSU, US
Advanced Engineering Materials: PostersPotomac Registration Hall
Treatment of Kevlar(r) Polyaramid Fibers with Imidazolium-based Ionic Liquids, vol. 1: pp. 245-249
C.V. Moraes, V.D. da Silva, H.S. Schrekker, S.C. Amico, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, BR
Exposure Assessment Framework for Materials Selection in Consumer Products
M. Liong, Exponent, Inc., US
Using Neutrons to Probe the Electromechanical Response Mechanism of Ionic Block Copolymers, vol. 1: pp. 258-261
J.W. Dugger, M. Chen, T.E. Long, Y. Fu, R. Kumar, B.S. Lokitz, J.F. Browning, Oak Ridge National Lab, US
Techno-economic modeling for evaluating and directing new technology development, vol. 1: pp. 266-269
C. Burk, Burk Engineering LLC, US
Advancements in Nanofiber Technology, vol. 1: pp. 262-265
I. Hosie, Revolution Fibres Ltd, NZ
Two routes for cobalt doping in ZnO nanostructures, vol. 1: pp. 250-253
P. Hari and A. Kaphle, University of Tulsa, US
Mechanical properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
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