CHInano 2014 Conference & ExpoWorkshop on Clean Tech
- Water Treatment and Air Purification
25 Sep 2014, Suzhou, China
Venue: Suzhou International Expo Center, Hall 6A, Conference Room 6106Chair:Ali BEITOLLAHI
Co-Chair: Lerwen LIU
10:00 -10:30 / Registration
10:30 – 10:45 / Opening Address
Invited Talks
10:45 – 11:15 / Copper-Carbon Core-Shell Nanoparticles Composite Material and Fresh Water Health
Dr. Kun LIAN,Deputy Dean, School of Nano-Science and Nano-Engineering, Suzhou, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Director, NEMS Research Center, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, China
11:15 – 11:45 / A Review of Nanotechnology Based Water and Wastewater Treatment Initiatives in Iran
Mr. Ali MARJOWY, Director, International Center for Nanotechnology, Iran
11:45 – 12:15 / Analytical tasks for nanoparticles – a challenge and opportunity for SME companiesDr. Dietmar Lerche, President of LUM GmbH, Dr. Lerche KG, German
12:15 -13:15 / Lunch at Conference Site
13:15 – 13:40 / Plasmonic sensors in water sensing
Dr. LI Shuzhou, Assist Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
13:40 – 14:05 / Application of nanofibers on Air and water filtration
Dr. Hung-Yi HSIAO, Senior Researcher, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan
14:05 – 14:30 / Advanced Analytical Techniques for Water Analysis and Gas Sensing
Dr. SU xiaodi, Senior Scientist, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Singapore
14:30 – 14:55 / Integration and implementation of a water and waste water treatment product: an integration of nanobubble technology with flotation-filtration system
Dr. Fwu-Shan Sheu, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BioNano Technology (Suzhou) Co Ltd and BioNano International Ltd., China
14:55 - 15:15 / Tea Break
15:15 –15:40 / Facet-engineered Copper Oxides Rival Precious-group-metal (PGM) Catalysts for Exhaust Purification
Dr. Hideki Abe*, Shinsuke Ishihara, Katsuhiko Ariga, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan
15:40 – 16:05 / Photocatalytic technologies for water and air purification
Dr. Geoffrey I.N. Waterhouse, Senior Lecturer, School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
16:05 – 16:30 / On building affordable water technologies: from biphilic surfaces to open-source hardware and 3d printers.
Mr. Keoni MAHELONA, New Zealand
16:30 – 16:55 / Sustainable access for safe drinking water with versatile integrated technology from NANOTEC
Dr. Kritapas LAOHHASURYAYOTIN, National Nanotechnology Center, Researcher, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand
16:55-17:20 / Novel Ceramic filtration Media for Water Treatment
Dr.David Reisner, the USA
17:20 – 18:00 / Round Table Discussion
Organizers
Asian Nano Forum (ANF) / Nanopolis Suzhou Co., Ltd,Suzhou, China / NanoGlobe Pte Ltd, Singapore
About the Chair
Mr. Ali Marjowyhas been active in technology market for more than 15 years targeting various industries. After graduation from Tehran University with a master in control systems engineering, he founded and directed a high tech company in automation industry for more than ten years. In 2009 he started a master of philosophy course in technology policy at University of Cambridge. During his stay in UK he participated in a nano-technology investment appraisal project for an Asian Pacific economy. Since 2012 he has been involved in establishment of a new institute in Iran specialized in expanding application of nanotechnology methods in water and wastewater treatment. The center is affiliated to Iran nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) and has benefited from United Nations Industrial Development Organization's technical help. The International Center for Nanotechnology (ICN) is focused on expansion of the needed infrastructure and provision of support for nano water projects and initiatives.
A Review of Nanotechnology Based Water and Wastewater Treatment Initiatives in Iran
Mr. Ali MARJOWY, Director, International Center for Nanotechnology, Iran
Abstract:In this paper a range of nanotechnology based water and wastewater treatment methods which have been already initiated or implemented in various applications and industries in Iran are presented. Besides provision of brief technical explanations, the underlying economic, policy and institutional measures which have been supporting the projects will be explained. Among the presented projects, various nano-filtration plants and an ongoing project for nano-cavitation based Arsenic removal system are introduced. Various measures and policies which are being devised in Iran to support such projects are explained including establishment of a new center dedicated to nanotechnology application in water and environment, standardization of systems and processes,and expansion of the needed infrastructure. The paper is concluded by providing a wider view of the initiatives covering some economic and social aspects of applying the new technologies.
Dr Lerwen LIU is an Asia-based expert specializing in nanotechnology policy strategy, internationalization, project management and business development. Since 1999 she has been actively building nanotechnology networks and relationships with government agencies, R & D institutions and industry leaders around the world, especially promoting nanotechnology policy and cooperation in the Asia Pacific region. Together with a number of nanotechnology leaders in Asia, she co-founded Asia Nano Forum ( a nanotechnology society linking 15 Asia Pacific economies) and has been serving as the Secretarysince 2004. She alsofounded the SingNano network platform of nanotechnologyfor government, academic and industry players to collaborate and accelerate commercialization of R & D in Singapore. She has a passion for promoting nanotechnology education especially in the developing world and forhelping to bridge the gap between the developed and developing countries through strategic partnerships by means of infrastructure sharing, manpower exchange and collaborative research.
Dr Liu is a director of Zyvex Asia managing its operation in Singapore and the Atomic Precise Manufacturing Program (APM). She isa strategic advisor and a memberof the Board of Directors of Nanostart Asia, and has been playing a vital role for setting up Nanostart AG`s Singapore fund, investment and operation.She is the founding Managing Director of NanoGlobe, a leading nanotech consulting company based in Asia. She is an invited evaluation panel member for the Proof-of Concept (POC) grant scheme of the National Research Foundation (NRF) of the Singapore government and has been actively supporting Singapore government nanotechnology strategy and commercialization efforts. She is also an invited selection panelist for the Singapore National Academy of Science Young Scientist Awards.
She was on the advisory board of Nanotechnology Opportunity Report (NOR) published in March 2002 which is the first comprehensive global market report on nanotechnology and co-wrote one of the chapters `Nanotechnology Market and Company Report-Finding Hidden Pearls` with a team of experts from Deutsche Bank and University of Ulm in Germany, and the Nanotechnology Expert Committee of the Malaysian Government Researchers` Directory Exchange (REDEX).
Dr Liu has written (during 2003-2006) over 150 reports providing insights on nanotechnology policy, R&D and business trends in the Asia Pacific region. Her reports are available at the Asia Pacific Nanotech Weekly (APNW, sponsored by the Nanotechnology Research Institute (NRI) ofJapanNational Institute of Industry Science and Technology (AIST). She published her first book titled “Emerging Nanotechnology Power-Nanotechnology R&D and Business Trends in the Asia Pacific Rim” May 2009.
Dr Liu has a PhD in physics specializing in many-body effects and transports in semiconductor nanostructures, and has conducted research work in Australia, Japan, USA and Italy. She is fluent in Chinese and English; reads technical Japanese and speaks conversational Japanese and Italian.
Dr Liu is an Australian citizen and currently based in Singapore.
Copper-Carbon Core-Shell Nanoparticles Composite Material and Fresh Water Health
Dr. Kun Lian, Deputy Dean, School of Nano-Science and Nano-Engineering, Suzhou, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Director, NEMS Research Center, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, China
Abstract:Copper-carbon core-shell nanoparticles composite(CCCNC) material is a new generation nanomaterial with core-shell structured copper nanoparticle uniformly embedded in the carbon black substrate.CCCNCcan befabricated using renewable cellulous and copper ion containing waster solution as raw materialsthrough an environmental friendly process, which reduces pollutant discharge and adds value to waste water treatment processes. CCCNC has both outstanding anti-microbial characteristics from copper and great chemical absorption capability from active carbon, which can be used an ideal instant drinking water purifier for variety of applications.CCCNCalso can be used as high performance, long lasting, no toxic and efficient algal bloom treatment/prevention chemical to keep fresh water system healthy.
About the Speaker
Dr. Kun Lian,obtainedhis B.S. in Engineering from South China University of Technology in China, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from Louisiana State University. Dr. Kun Lian worked as Postdoctoral Research Follower at University Michigan at Ann Arbor after receiving his Ph.D. In 1997, Dr. Kun Lian jointed Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices, Louisiana State University, Southern University, and Xi’an Jiaotong University as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor.
Dr. Lian’s research focuses are on materials and processing technique developments for Micro/Nano Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS & NEMS), MEMS/NEMS based sensor systems, biomass based metal/alloy core/shell structured nanoparticles synthesizing technology development, nano materials applications as catalysts, pesticides, germicide, preservatives, fungicide, algaecide and healthy supplements. Dr. Lian’s research activitieshave been supported by NSF, DOE, DARPA, USDA, NCHRP, NASA, etc. with more than 10 million US dollars.
Analytical tasks for nanoparticles – a challenge and opportunity for SME companies
Dr. Dietmar Lerche, President of LUM GmbH, Dr. Lerche KG, German
Abstract:Over the last 10 – 20 years, the field of nanotechnology has witnessed tremendous growth and advances. Intensive research is going on in science, in industrial areas as well as in medicine. Demonstration of safety and efficiency of new nanoparticle based productes is a challenge as the particular complexity and multicomponent nature of most nanoproducts introduce large number of additional variables that may substantially increase the level of difficulty in controlling processes and predictability of side effects. Due to the complexity and large potential diversity of nanoparticle-based products, there is a need of comprehensive analytical characterization. We summarize related activities of the International Standardization Organization and European government regulations in this field and discuss related developments for particle and dispersion analysis based on own experience at LUM GmbH and Dr. Lerche KG. Especially we focus on optimization of stability and performance of magnetic nanoparticle-virus complexes for gene delivery (cancer therapy) by in-situ visualization of separation behavior (LUMiSizer).
About the Speaker
Professor Dr. D. Lerche is the founder and chairman of LUM GmbH based in Berlin, Germany. He attended Lomonossow University in Moscow, Russia, and received his PhD in biophysics from the Math and Natural Science Faculty at Humboldt University, Berlin, where he also received his full professorship. In 1989 he served for five years as the director of the Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics at the Medical School Charité at Humboldt University. He has published over 250 peer-review papers in fields such as dispersion analysis, colloid chemistry and blood rheology. In 1994 he founded the independent LUM GmbH with the goal to provide innovative and unique instrumentation to advance the fields of dispersion sciences. He continues to be active as speaker at scientific conferences, researcher, and director at LUM GmbH and LUM Corp. (Boulder, Colerado) as well as a biotec-company Dr. Lerche KG and as convener of working group 2 (sedimentation methods) and working group 16 (stability) of ISO-TC 24/ SC4 – Committee “Particle Characterization. His was awarded with different prizes, among them Honorary Membership of the Biophysical Society of Shanghai (China), Gold Medal of the Int. Society of Filtration (UK) and the Innovation Price 2012 of Berlin Brandenburg (Germany).
Plasmonic sensors in water sensing
Dr. LI Shuzhou, Assist Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Abstract:With increasing trends of global population growth, urbanization, pollution over-exploitation, and climate change, the safe water supply has become a global issue and is threatening our society in terms of sustainable development. Therefore, there is a growing need for a water-monitoring platform with the capability of rapidness, specificity, low-cost, and robustness. We will summarize the recent developments on plasmonic sensors: the design and application of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) based optical assays to detect contaminants in aqueous media with a high performance. First, a brief discussion on the correlation between the optical reading strategy and the optical properties of AuNPs is presented. Then, we summarize the principles behind AuNP-based optical assays to detect different contaminants, such as toxic metal ion, anion, and pesticides, according to different optical reading strategies: colorimetry, scattering, and fluorescence. Finally, the comparison of these assays and the outlook of AuNP-based optical detection are discussed.
About the Speaker
Dr. Li Shuzhoureceived his B.Sc, M.Sc, and PhD in chemistry from Nankai University, Peking University, and University of Wisconsin, respectively.After studying plasmonics in Northwestern University as a postdoc,he joined school of materials science and engineering in Nanyang Technological University.Currently, his research interests have been focused on (1) design high sensitive substrates for surface enhanced Raman scattering and fluorescence; (2) optical properties of metal-semiconductor nanostructure; (3) Assembly of metallic nanostructures. He has published more than 40 research papers on peer-reviewedjournals, including Nat Commun,Adv Mater, J Am ChemSoc, AngewChemInt Ed, and NanoLett.
Application of nanofibers on Air and water filtration
Dr. Hung-Yi HSIAO, Senior Researcher, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan
Abstract:Nanofibers have attracted interests in many fields due to their large specific surface area, high aspectratio, and high porosity with a small pore size as a result of random web deposition. Overseveral years, we have obtained expertise in polymer nanofibers fabrication by electrospinning used for the development in adsorption and filtration applications. Many polymer nanofibers have been made by blowing-assisted electrospinning, such as polycarbonate (PC) nanofiber, polyacrylonitrile (PAN), and polyelectrolyte (PlyE) nanofiber. The PC nanofiber was fabricated and applied in air filtration, which can enhance particle filtration performance. The PAN nanofiber was electrospun and the PAN electrospun nanofiber was used in adsorption application of air and water contaminants to increase the adsorption performance. The PlyE nanofibrous thin film composite (TFC) was developed and applied in water softnessand brackish water treatment. Furthermore, this blowing-assisted electrospinning technique can be used for rapid and mass fabrication of nanofiberand has been used in air and water filtration.
About the Speaker
Dr.Hung-Yi Hsiao received bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering and master’s degrees in pulp and paper engineering from Chinese Culture University in 1984 and 1986, respectively.
Later he obtained his Ph.D in Chemical and Materials Engineering from National Central University, Taiwan in 2011. After 5 years of engineer in Lein-Tai paper company, he joined Industrial Technology Research Institute, ITRI, Chemical Research Laboratories as an Associate Researcher in 1984. Since 2006, he worked in Material and Chemical Research Laboratories, ITRI, now is a Senior Researcher. His current research interests include wetlaid nonwoven, high performance paper, nanofiber study and application of air filtration, water filtration medium for better life and environment.
Advanced Analytical Techniques for Water Analysis and Gas Sensing
Dr. SU xiaodi, Senior Scientist, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Singapore
Abstract: Materials Analysis & Characterisation (AC) capability group at theInstitute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) Singapore consists of more than 50 research scientists and technical staff, with background in material sciences, chemistry, physics, and optical/electrical engineer. The primary objective of the group is to develop new techniques and processes for the characterisation and analysis of a multitude of electronic, biological, catalysis, semiconductor materials and devices. We also develop analytical techniques for environmental monitoring, food analysis and disease diagnosis. In this talk, I will present the following analytical techniques, namely (1) transmission electron microscopy (TEM), (2) portable light scattering device, (3) tunable resistive pulse sensor (i.e. nanopore platform), (4) quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), and (5) low-cost paper-based devices for nanoparticle and endotoxin analysis in water, as well as gas detection (Nitric Oxide, Ethanol and Benzene etc) from atmosphere and breath.
About the Speaker
Dr. Xiaodi SUreceived her PhD in 1995 from Nankai University, China, majored in Analytical Chemistry. She was a postdoctoral fellow at the National University of Singapore from 1997-1998. She is currently a senior scientist in the Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (IMRE), Singapore. She is heading the Materials Analysis and Characterization capability group at IMRE. Her research interest is to develop advanced analytical technologies for biomedical research, environmental monitoring and food analysis. She has published ~100 research papers in prestigious journals, including Analytical Chemistry, ACS Nano, Lab-on-a-Chip, Advanced Functional Materials, Biophysical Journal, and Langmuir etc. She is a (co)inventor of 12 patents and 2 licenses.
Integration and implementation of a water and waste water treatment product: an integration of nanobubble technology with flotation-filtration system
Dr. Fwu-Shan Sheu,, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BioNano Technology (Suzhou) Co Ltd and BioNano International Ltd., China