Nanotechnology and the Environment Conference

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August 5-6, 2008 Crowne Plaza Indianapolis, Indiana
Sponsored by: Assessment of Nanomaterials in the Environment (ANE), Purdue University
National Science Foundation, NIRT Program
Contributors: Nanotechnology Center • Center for the Environment, Purdue University
CONFERENCE AGENDA

Tuesday, August 5
Morning Session, 10AM - Noon

  • Active Nanotechnologies: the Benefits and Risks of the Next Wave, Tim Sands
  • Allies or Detractors: Allies or Detractors: Nanotechnology and the Environment, Barbara Karn
  • Surface Chemistry of Gold and Silver Nanomaterials: Environmental Implications, Cathy Murphy

    • Lunch - Supported by Baker & Daniels LLP
  • Very Small Business Opportunities in Nanoscience, Karl Koehler

    • Afternoon Session, 1:45-4:15
  • Strategies or Obtaining Patent Protection for Nanotechnology, Brad Addison
  • The Potential Regulation of Nanotechnology: An Environmental, Health, and Safety Perspective, David Heger
  • Overview, Assessment of Nanomaterials in the Environment Project, Ron Turco
  • Development of Molecular Tools to Assess the Impact of Nanomaterials on Anaerobic Communities, Leila Nyberg & Larry Nies
  • Nanoparticle Alterations by Fungi (working title), Tim Filley
  • The Use of Bioluminescent Bacteria for Toxicity Assays for Carbon Nanoparticles, Bruce Applegate
  • Student Poster Session

    • Dinner, Green Nanotechnology and Regional Innovation Strategies, Skip Rung

    Wednesday, August 6
  • Welcome and Recap, Nelson Shaffer
  • Barriers to Commercialization of Nanotechnology, Pearl Chin
  • Phase Distribution and Environmental Photochemistry of Buckminsterfullerene (C60), Chad Jafvert
  • Fate and Transformation of Carbon Nanomaterials in Natual and Engineered Aqueous Environments, Jae-Hong Kim
  • Bacterial interactions with metal and metalloid nanomaterials, Patricia Holden
  • Effects of Nanosilver on Fish Early Development, María S. Sepúlveda

    • Lunch – Supported by Barnes & Thornburg LLP
  • Panel Discussion: Commercializing Nanotechnology Innovation. Moderator: Todd Vare; Speakers: Pearl Chin, Brad Addison, Sean Murdock, and Karl Koehler