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Invitation
International Session on Bio-inspired Nanostructures, Systems, and Manufacturing
- Nanofair 2012 -
June 12-13, 2012
International Congress Center, Dresden, Germany
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Greetings!
You are cordially invited to participate International Session on Bio-inspired Nanostructures, Systems, and Manufacturing, Nanofair 2012!
The world is moving towards sustainable development driving scientists, engineers and industrialists worldwide to develop technological solutions and products that require low energy consumption during the manufacturing processes and to adopt the usage of environmental friendly materials. Evolution has enabled the creation of optimal biological structures/materials that secure sustainable survival of species on earth. The advancement of nanotechnology has enabled us to understand much better smart/intelligent biological structures/functions through micro/nanoscale and even atomic scale resolution imaging and characterization. The state of the art micro/nano manufacturing technologies (including nanolithography, nanoimprint, chemical deposition and synthesis and electro-chemistry processing etc) have allowed us to produce various nanostructures, mimicking nature, such as the butterfly wings (structural color), moth's eye (anti-reflection), lotus leaf (self-cleaning), cell membranes, and others. A number of research groups and companies in Asia, Europe and USA have been able to produce bio-inspired multifunctional structural surface, functional films and fabrics that are self-cleaning, anti-fog, anti-reflect, water pinning, and showing structural color (without pigment). Industry adoption of biomimetic micro/nanostructure materials are emerging in the market today.
To advance the innovation and to accelerate the commercialization/adoption of bio-inspired nanotechnology, we would like to invite you to the International Session on Bio-inspired Nanostructures, Systems, and Manufacturing during Nanofair 2012 held June 12-13th in Dresden, Germany (known as the hub of organic electronics in Europe). The symposium will bring together top scientists/engineers, industry leaders, influential policy-makers, visionary investors worldwide to share the cutting edge R&D and manufacturing achievements of bio-inspired nanotechnology, the latest commercialization efforts and related business opportunities. The presentations and discussions will focus on:
- Bio-inspired Functional Structure Fabrication Technologies
- Bio-inspired Functional Materials/Systems and Applications
- Manufacturing Processes
- Economy & Environment Impact
- Technology Roadmap
This session provides an unprecedented platform for the participants to share their practices and visions in bio-inspired nanotechnology and applications, and to interact with the key players in the entire bio-inspired nanotechnology/product ecosystem worldwide with the goal of accelerating the innovation and commercialization/adoption of the technology, and ultimately driving mankind technological development towards sustainability.
Organizers
Fraunhofer Institute, Germany
VDI, Germany
NanoGlobe Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Session Chairs
Dr Andreas LESON, Deputy Director & Head of Department PVD and Nanotechnology, Frauhofer Institute, Germany
Dr Gerd BACHMANN, Zukünftige Technologien Consulting (ZTC), VDI, Germany
Dr Lerwen LIU, Managing Director, NanoGlobe, Singapore
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Presentation
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Tuesday, 12 June
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14:00
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An eco-friendly nanotechnology for improving material functionality
Dr. Hong Yee LOW, Research Director, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Singapore
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14:30
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Artificial cell membranes - Application in nanomedicine
Dr. Madhavan NALLANI, Research Scientist II, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Singapore
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14:50
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Biomimetic nanocomposite materials as a bone tissue replacement
Karel Balík, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
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15:10
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Transparent titanium dioxide colloids for medical applications
Wojciech Macyk et. al. Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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15:30
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Coffee break with technical exhibition
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16:00
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Overview of Nano Bionics Activities in Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dr. Jian JIN, Professor and Deputy Director of Nano-bionics Division, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, CAS
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16:30
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The making of gecko foot like robot through fabrication of array of carbon nanotubes
Dr. Zhen Dong DAI, Director of Institute of Bio-inspired Structure and Surface Engineering, Academy of Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
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16:50
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Control of wettability and friction by immobilization of polyelectrolyte brushes with bio-inspired functional groups
Dr. Atsushi TAKAHARA, Deputy Director of Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University; JST Program Director of ERATO Takahara Soft Interfaces Project; Japan
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17:10
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Biomimetic soft microorigami: Smart 3D micro-constructs from self-folding polymer films
Leonid Ionov, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, Dresden, Germany
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17:30
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Poster Session (Foyer)
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For registration and other up-to-date information, please visit the official website of Nanofair: http://www.nanofair.com/.
We look forward to welcoming you in Dresden!
  
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Sincerely,
Hongfang JIN
Technology Analyst
NanoGlobe Pte Ltd
hongfang@nano-globe.biz
www.nano-globe.biz
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