‘Nanomaterials for clean technologies’
woensdag 15 februari 2012 - 13u30 - Cleantech
Nanotechnology and nanomaterial developments have been presented as very promising over the last decade. However, nowadays the focus in material developments seems to be shifted towards clean technologies such as materials for renewable energy and for lightweight products. Does this mean the nanomaterials hype has come to its end, or are nanomaterials on the contrary of crucial importance for the development of cleantech?
During this session, more insight will be given in the vital role nanomaterials play in the development of several new, clean technologies. Emerging as well as already implemented applications will be presented. The cases presented will illustrate nanomaterials for more efficient solar cells, nanocomposites for optimised lightweigt materials, self-cleaning surfaces, etc.
It is obvious nanomaterials used for cleantech applications should be themselves environmentally friendly and harmless. The possible effects of nanomaterials on human health deserves a particular attention. There are however nanoparticles in many shapes and sizes, with quite different impacts. The closing presentation will deal with the health effects of nanoparticles
Program:
13h30: Registration and coffee
14h00: Welcome by Leuven.Inc
14h10: General introduction: applications and markets for nanomaterials in clean technologies - Jean Scoyer, Chief Scientist Umicore
14h40: Nanomaterials for sustainable energy - Maarten Roeffaers, Professor K.U.Leuven, Molecular Imaging and Fotonics
Case: Solvay - Anne Goldberg, Nanotechnology Platform Manager Solvay
15h20: Nanomaterials for lightweight structural materials - Larissa Gorbatikh, K.U.Leuven, Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Case: Nanocyl – Carmen Tola Pérez, Advance Materials Scientist Nanocyl
16h00: Coffee break
16h30: Directed self-assembly of nano particles for new material design - Jan Vermant, Professor K.U.Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering
Case: DSM – Filip Oosterlinck, Project Leader DSM Research
17h10: Conclusion: Impact of Nanomaterials on health issues - Peter Hoet, Professor K.U.Leuven, Social and Preventive Health Care
17h40: Q & A
18h00: Drinks and networking
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This seminar is a joint organization of Leuven.Inc, Leuven Materials Research Centre (L-MRC) and K.U.Leuven Research & Development, powered by Flanders Smart Hub.