Knowledge Foundation Conference: Commercialization Advances in Large-Scale Production of Carbon Nanotubes

Commercialization Advances in Large-Scale Production of Carbon Nanotubes

The Loews l'Enfant Plaza ~ Washington, D.C ~ April 22-23, 1999

A Forum Designed to Examine Cost-Effective Approaches to Large-Scale Manufacturing of Carbon Nanotubes

[ Background | Agenda | Participants | Documentation | Registration Info ]

Nanotubes offer significant advantages over most existing materials such as carbon fiber including unimagined strength-to-weight ratio and attractive mechanical properties. Unprecedented interest in a wide variety of applications has led researchers to accelerate development of this fascinating material as the building blocks for the nanoscale economy of the 21st century.

A key obstacle to commercialization is the need for cost-effective production methods. This powerful conference is designed to specifically address current scientific understanding, latest data and technological advances in the production and chemical processing of carbon nanotubes.

Research is advancing at a breakthrough pace, and you cannot afford to miss out on the advantages this technology can offer for your applications. Reserve your place today!

PROGRAM FEATURES:

PRODUCTION METHODS:

  • Pulsed Arc Discharge
  • Arc Production
  • Pulsed Laser Ablation
  • Catalytically Grown Single-Walled Nanotubes
ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR COMMERCIALIZATION:
  • Production of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes with Various Diameters
  • Synthesis of Large Arrays of Well-Aligned Carbon Nanotubes
  • Purification and Separation Yields of 90%
  • Chemical Modification of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
  • In-situ Diagnostics During Carbon Nanotube Production
  • Processing and Chemistry of Soluble Carbon Nanotubes
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS:
  • High-Strength Polymers, Copolymers, Composites, Ceramics, and Moldable Forms
  • Molecular Electronics and Nanoscale Machines
  • Delivery of Biomolecules to Cells and Other Biomedical Applications
  • Fuel Storage and Batteries
  • Flat-Panel Display
  • Computer Memory Device
CONFERENCE AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999

8:00   Registration, Coffee and Danish

Production Session

9:00   Chairperson's Opening Remarks
Dr. Daniel T. Colbert

9:05   Growth of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Dr. Ching-Hwa Kiang

9:40   Production of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes with Various Diameters
Dr. Patrick Bernier

10:15   Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing

10:35   Production, Purification and Size-Selection of Carbon Nanotubes
Dr. Laszlo Forro

11:10   Synthesis of Large Arrays of Well-Aligned Carbon Nanotubes on Glass and Silicon
Dr. Zhifeng Ren

11:45   Pulsed Arc Discharge Production of Carbon Nanotubes
Dr. James Garvey

12:20   Luncheon

1:50   Chairperson's Remarks
Dr. Daniel T. Colbert

1:55   Keynote Address: Current and Future Carbon Nanotube Science and Technology
Dr. Charles M. Lieber


2:25   High Yield Nanotube Product Technologies
Dr. Rouff Loutfy

3:00   Arc Production of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes: Their Yield and Quality
Dr. Peter C. Eklund

3:35   Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing

Chemical Processing Session

3:55   Chairperson's Remarks
Dr. Ching-Hwa Kiang

4:00   In-situ Diagnostics During Carbon Nanotube Production by Laser Ablation
Dr. Sivaram Arepalli

4:35   Chemical Processing of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Dr. Robert C. Haddon

5:10   Chemical Modification of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Lattices
Dr. John E. Fischer

5:45   Fullerene Nanotubes: Key Components for Nanotechnological Applications
Dr. Daniel T. Colbert

6:10   Reception & Poster Viewing

7:30   Close of Day One

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1999

8:00 Exhibit Viewing, Coffee and Danish

Applications Session

8:30   Chairperson's Remarks
Dr. Stephen R. Wilson

8:35   Carbon Nanotube Science & Technology Efforts Within the Department of the Navy
Dr. John C. Pazik

9:10   Synthesis, Manipulation and Chemical Derivatization
Dr. Rodney S. Ruoff

9:45   Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing

10:05   Simulations of Nanotube Applications in Nano-Electronics, Mechanical and Materials Devices
Dr. Deepak Srivastava

10:40   Ballistic Conductance and Other Properties of Carbon Nanotubes
Dr. Walter de Heer

11:15   Modeling of Nanotube-Based Nanostructures
Dr. David Tomanek

11:50   Lunch

1:30   Chairperson's Remarks
Dr. Robert C. Haddon

1:35   Applications of Sub-Micron Diameter Carbon Filaments
Dr. Deborah L. Chung

2:10   Chemical Studies of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Dr. Stephen R. Wilson

2:45   Refreshment Break & Poster Viewing

3:00   Nanotube and Fullerene Derived Super-Tough, Super-Hard Materials
Dr. Gary Tompa

3:35   Applications for Multi-Walled Nanotubes
Dr. Robert Hoch

4:10   Carbon Nanotubes: Rings and Electronic Devices
Dr. Richard Martel

4:45   End of Conference

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Carbon Solutions, Inc.

Diamond Materials Inc.

Georgia Tech University

Harvard University

Hyperion Catalyst Int'l

IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

Lockheed Martin

Materials Electrochemical Research (MER)

Michigan State University

MRJ at NASA Ames

New York University

Office of Naval Research

Rice University

Swiss Federal Institute for Technology

SUNY Buffalo

Washington University

University of California, Los Angeles

University of Kentucky

University of Montpelier II

University of Pennsylvania

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Registration Information

 Registration fee includes lunch on the first day, reception, refreshments and all documentation made available to us by speakers. Commercial registration is US$1099. An academic rate of US$699 is extended to all participants registering as full time employees of government and universities. To recieve the academic/government rate you must not be affiliated with any private organizations either as consultants or owners or part owners of businesses. On-site registration is an additional $100.

Payment: All payments must be made in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. Please make check(s) payable to The Knowledge Foundation, Inc. and attach to the registration form even if you have registered by phone, fax or e-mail. Payment is required prior to the conference to confirm your registration. Confirmation of your booking will follow.

Discount Accommodations and Travel: A block of rooms has been allocated at a special reduced rate. Please make your reservations directly by April 10, 1999. When making reservations, please refer to the The Knowledge Foundation. Contact The Knowledge Foundation if you require assistance.

Venue:
Loews L'Enfant Plaza
480 L'Enfant Plaza S.W.
Washington, DC 20024
Tel: (202)-484-1000
Fax: (202) 646-4456
Website: www.loewshotels.com

The Knowledge Foundation's official travel agent, Aries Travel can assist you in making all your air travel arrangements. For more information contact Aries Travel at 617-720-1420.

Substitutions/Cancellations: A substitute member of your company may replace your attendance at any time at no charge if you find your schedule prevents you from attending. Please notify us immediately so that materials can be prepared. If you do not wish to substitute your registration, we regret that your cancellation will be subject to a $100 processing fee. To receive a prompt refund, we must receive your cancellation in writing 15 days prior to the conference. Unfortunately cancellations cannot be accepted after that date. In the event that The Knowledge Foundation, Inc. cancels an event, The Knowledge Foundation, Inc. cannot resume responsibility for any travel-related costs.

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Please visit the websites of these participating organizations:

Michigan State University

Nanotechnology, Institute of Physics Publishing

Matrice Technology Limited

University of Pennsylvania: Nanotubes 99




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