| A fantastic technical program has been planned for the 2008 conference. Make your plans to attend this conference. The Symposia for 2008 are as follows:
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Symposium 1
Mechanical Behavior and Structural Design of Monolithic
and Composite Ceramics |
Engineering applications of monolithic and advanced composite ceramics,
glasses, graphites, etc. in industrial, aerospace, and propulsion
systems expose materials to service cycles in various deleterious environments.
These environments may include simultaneous temperature and load cycling
in addition to thermal or mechanical shock. In addition to these macro-scale
applications are a myriad of industrial and biological systems composed
of small-scale, brittle structures for which the constitutive behavior
is not accurately known. Reliable, long-term applications on both the
macro and small-scale requires thorough mechanical characterization and
robust life analysis methods. The aim of this symposium is to garner
a global perspective on fatigue, fracture, deformation behavior, and
life prediction of emerging composite and monolithic brittle materials
at the micro and macro scales.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Structural Design and Life Prediction of Monolithic and Composite
Components
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Application of Ceramics and Composites to Engine Systems
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Environmental Effects on Mechanical Properties
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Design and Testing Challenges for Ceramic Joints
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Mechanical Performance of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics
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Mechanical Behavior, Design, and Reliability of Small Scale
Systems
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Mechanical Performance of Ternary Compounds
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Mechanical Characterization of Electrical Ceramics
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Development and Application of Novel Test Methods and Equipment
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Processing - Microstructure - Mechanical Properties Correlations
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Standardization of Test and Design Methods
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Failure Analysis and NDE of Ceramic Components
Organizers:
Jonathan Salem, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA
Alida Bellosi, ISTEC, Italy
Tamer El-Raghy, 3-one-2 LLC, USA
William Fahrenholtz, University of Missouri-Rolla, USA
Monica Ferraris, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Edwin Fuller, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
Juergen Heinrich, University of Clausthal, Germany
Osama Jadaan, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, USA
Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit, USA
Yutai Katoh, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Akira Kohyama, Kyoto University, Japan
Jacques Lamon, University of Bordeaux, France
Xiaodong Li, University of South Carolina, USA
Sujanto Widjaja, Corning Incorporated, USA
Point of Contact:
Jonathan Salem
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Phone: +1 (216) 433-3313
Email: jonathan.a.salem@nasa.gov
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Symposium 2
Advanced Ceramic Coatings for Structural, Environmental,
and Functional Applications |
This symposium will focus on recent advances in coating sciences and
technologies, processing, microstructure and property characterization,
and life prediction. Integrated structural, environmental properties
and functionality through advanced coating processing and structural
design are particularly emphasized.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Thermal Barrier Coatings
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Environmental Barrier Coatings
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Coatings to Resist Wear, Erosion and Tribological Loadings
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Damping Coatings
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Interface Phenomena, Adhesion and Coating Properties
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Coatings for Space Applications
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Advanced Testing Methods and Non-Destructive Evaluation
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Modeling of Coating Degradation and Life Prediction
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Nanostructured and Smart Coating Systems
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Multifunctional Coatings and System Integration
Organizers:
H. T. Lin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Dongming Zhu, NASA-Glenn Research Center, USA
Yutaka Kagawa, University of Tokyo, Japan
Anette M. Karlsson, University of Delaware, USA
Xingbo Liu, West Virginia University, USA
Jennifer L. Sample, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Uwe Schulz, German Aerospace Center, Germany
Dileep Singh, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Yong-Ho Sohn, University of Central Florida, USA
Irene T. Spitsberg, Kennametal Incorporated, USA
Robert Vaßen, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Germany
Points of Contact:
H. T. Lin
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
Phone: +1 (865) 576-8857
Email: linh@ornl.gov
Dongming Zhu
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Phone: +1 (216) 433-5422
Email: dongming.zhu@nasa.gov
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Symposium 3
5th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
(SOFC): Materials, Science, and Technology |
SOFC power systems advantages in terms of obtaining high electrical
efficiency, lower emissions (green house gas, NOx, VOC and particulate),
utilization
of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon fuels and configurability to engineer
products for stationary, mobile and defense applications are well known.
R&D, products engineering and cost effective manufacturing development
continues in North America, Europe, and Asia under the sponsorship of
both private industries and government agencies.
Although significant progress has been made in the areas of cell and
stack materials identification, component fabrication, stack and
systems design and simulation, fuel processing and systems operation
on a wide variety of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons, technology development
continues towards the identification of bulk and interfacial modifications
for performance enhancement, degradation minimization and cost reduction
at both materials and process levels. Significant challenges exist in
the areas of stacking cells, thermal management, and BOP component development
at both sub-kWe and large multi kWe levels.
The primary purpose of this symposium will be to provide an international
forum for scientists and engineers from these various sectors to present
recent technical progress, and to exchange ideas and information, on
various aspects of solid oxide fuel cells. The participants will gather
state-of-the-art knowledge in the fields of SOFC component materials,
processing, cell/stack fabrication and design, electrochemical performance
and performance stability, bulk, interface and surface interactions,
microstructural and interface engineering, computational simulation and
modeling, test procedures and performance analysis, gaseous and liquid
fuel processing, etc.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Oxygen Ion, Proton and Mixed Conductors; Conduction Mechanisms, Materials
Limitations
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Electrode Materials and Microstructural Engineering; Electrode Processes
and Limitations
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Ceramic and Metallic Interconnects; Degradation Mechanisms, Coatings,
Life Prediction
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Sealing Materials, Designs and Approaches; Seal Materials Compatibility
and Interactions
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Novel Processing Approaches for Cell and Stack Materials
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Mechanical Properties
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Thermal Properties
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Electrochemical Performance, Performance Enhancement and Stability
of Cells and Stacks
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Reliability and Degradation
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Surface and Interfacial Reactions; Materials Transport and Electrode
Poisoning; Catalytic Degradation
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Degradation Modeling and Computational Simulation of Cells and Stacks;
Design for Manufacturing
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Novel Cell and Stack Designs
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Fuel Processing; Supported/Unsupported Catalysts; Carbon and Sulfur
Fouling
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Application
Organizers:
Prabhakar Singh, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA
Narottam P. Bansal, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA
Tatsumi Ishihara, Kyushu University, Japan
Tatsuya Kawada, Tohoku University, Japan
Nguyen Q. Minh, GE Power Systems, USA
Mogens Mogensen, Risoe National Laboratory, Denmark
Nigel M. Sammes, University of Connecticut, USA
Robert Steinberger-Wilckens, Forschungszentrum-Julich GmbH, Germany
Jeffrey W. Stevenson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA
Ellen Sun, United Technology Research Center, USA
Eric D. Wachsman, University of Florida, USA
Points of Contact:
Prabhakar Singh
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, Washington, USA
Phone: +1 (509) 375 5945
Email: prabhakar.singh@pnl.gov
Narottam P. Bansal
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Phone: +1 (216) 433-3855
Email: narottam.p.bansal@nasa.gov
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Symposium 4 Ceramic Armor
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A strategic element of the future success of the US military against
a myriad of potential threats is the performance of armor systems
for air and ground vehicles as well as the individual soldier. Ceramic
materials are currently used in many armor systems and ceramics will
be integral components in future systems. This symposium continues
the search for novel material concepts, the development of valid armor
design and characterization to predict performance, transparent ceramics
for impact resistance, protection against mine blast and fragments,
as well as the challenges facing ceramic armor manufacturers. In 2008,
special emphasis will be placed on modeling tools to advance these
topics.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Transparent Ceramics
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Transparent armor systems
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Missile windows and radome applications
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Impact resistant glass
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Predicting Ceramic Armor Performance
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Damage characterization
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Connecting damage to performance
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Static and dynamic testing
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Impact and penetration modeling
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Novel Material Concepts
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Ultra-lightweight ceramics
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Functionally graded materials
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Laminated ceramic structures
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Protection Against Fragments, e.g. Mine Blast
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Material concepts
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Modeling
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Manufacturing Challenges for Ceramic Armor
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Capacity
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Scalability
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Product consistency
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International sourcing
Organizers:
Lisa Prokurat Franks, US Army TARDEC, USA
Jeffrey J. Swab, US Army Research Laboratory, USA
Jerry LaSalvia, US Army Research Laboratory, USA
Brian Leavy, US Army Research Laboratory, USA
David M. Stepp, US Army Research Office, USA
Andrew A. Wereszczak, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Points of Contact:
Lisa Prokurat Franks
US Army TARDEC
Warren, Michigan, USA
Phone: +1 (586) 574-5121
Email: lisa.prokurat.franks@us.army.mil
Jeffrey J. Swab
US Army Research Laboratory
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA
Phone: +1 (410) 306-0753
Email: jswab@arl.army.mil
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Symposium 5
Next Generation Bioceramics |
Novel techniques for processing ceramic materials are being developed
that will provide improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of medical
conditions. This symposium will allow for discussion among the many
groups involved in the development and use of bioceramics, including
ceramic researchers, medical device manufacturers, and clinicians.
This symposium will address several leading areas in the use of bioceramics,
including:
Proposed Session Topics:
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Advanced Processing of Bioceramics
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Biomimetic Ceramics and Biomineralization
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In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization of Bioceramics
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Nanostructured Bioceramics
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Porous Bioceramics (joint with Symposium 9)
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Rapid Prototyping of Bioceramics
Organizers:
Roger Narayan, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, USA
Bikramjit Basu, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
Rena Bizios, University of Texas - San Antonio, USA
Karin Hing, University of London, UK
Linn Hobbs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Masakazu Kawashita, Kyoto University, Japan
Tomaz Kosmac, Jozef Stefen Institute, Slovenia
John Mecholsky, University of Florida, USA
Chikara Ohtsuki, Nagoya University, Japan
Kenneth Sandhage, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Point of Contact:
Roger Narayan
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Phone: +1 (919) 696-8488
Email: roger_narayan@unc.edu
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Symposium 6
2nd International Symposium on Thermoelectric Materials
for Power Conversion Applications |
This symposium provides a forum for scientists from around the world
to present and discuss the current state of the art and emerging thermoelectric
materials for solid-state power generation applications. Paper solicitations
focus on up-to-date research and development, industrial applications,
and issues and needs on thermoelectric, thermionic, and thermophotovoltaic
materials. In addition, novel thermoelectric phenomena, nano-materials
and processing, engineered structure, structure-property relationships
of materials, and electron-phonon interactions are included. The goal
of this symposium is to advance the science and technology of the field
in order to enable the development of advanced, higher efficiency solid-state
power conversion materials.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Thermoelectric Materials for Power Generation
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Materials for Thermionic and Thermovoltaic Applications
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High Temperature Thermoelectrics
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Composite Thermoelectric Materials
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Processing and Structure Engineering in Macro, Micro, and Nano Scale
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Structure-Property Relationships
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High Temperature Characterization Methods
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Modeling and Experiments of Novel Thermoelectric Phenomenon
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Industrial Applications and Issues
Organizers:
Kunihito Koumoto, Nagoya University, Japan
H. T. Lin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Eldon Case, Michigan State University, USA
Lidong Chen, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, China
Ryoji Funahashi, AIST, Japan
George Nolas, University of South Florida, USA
Armin Reller, University of Augsburg, Germany
Terry Tritt, Clemson University, USA
Anke Weidenkaff, EMPA, Switzerland
Points of Contact:
Kunihito Koumoto
Nagoya University
Nagoya, Japan
Phone: +81-52-789-3327
Email: g44233a@cc.nagoya-u.ac.jp
H. T. Lin
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
Phone: +1 (865) 576-8857
Email: linh@ornl.gov
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Symposium 7
2nd International Symposium on Nanostructured Materials
and Nanotechnology: Development and Applications |
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creation, processing, characterization, and utilization of materials,
devices, and systems with dimensions on the order of 1 – 100 nanometers
has witnessed a tremendous growth. The ever-growing numbers of publications,
patents, and national and international conferences related to nanostructured
materials and nanotechnology indicates nanotechnology to be the impetus
for the next scientific revolution. Nanostructured materials exhibit
novel and significantly enhanced physical, mechanical, chemical, and
biological properties, functions, phenomena, and processes due to their
ultra-fine size. In addition, the fact that the material properties in
the nanoscopic regime are dominated by surfaces and interfaces and not
by the bulk of the matter has been exploited to design new composite
materials and to modulate the fundamental properties of the bulk materials.
This symposium will focus on nanostructured materials and nanotechnology.
A broad perspective is desired including synthesis, functionalization,
processing, and characterization of nanomaterials; structure-property
correlations at nanometer length scales; bio-, and magnetic nanomaterials;
understanding of fundamental phenomena in nanoscale systems and processes;
nanostructured materials for chemical mechanical planarization,
display, health and cosmetic applications; nanotubes and nanowires, nanolithography,
and industrial development of nanomaterials.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Synthesis, Functionalization and Processing of Nanoparticles
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Nanostructured Membranes, Films, Coatings, and Nanoporous Materials
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Molecular and Nanoparticle Self-Assemblies
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Nanotubes, Nanorods, Nanowires and Other One-Dimensional Structures
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Mechanical Properties and Nanomaterials for Chemical Mechanical Planarization
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Bio-Active Nanomaterials and Nanostructured Materials for Biomedical
Applications
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Nanomaterials for Information and Display Applications
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Functional and Protective Coatings
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Nanolithography and Devices with Nanomaterials
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Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials
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Industrial Development and Applications of Nanomaterials
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Solar Hydrogen and Nanotechnology
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Environmental, Health, and Safety Issues
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Bridging the Nanomaterials R&D and Production Gap
Organizers:
Sanjay Mathur, University of Wuerzberg & Leibniz-Institut für
Neue Materialien, Saarland University, Germany
Mrityunjay Singh, Ohio Aerospace Institute, NASA Glenn Research Center,
USA
Yoshio Bando, National Institute of Materials Science, Japan
V. Buscaglia, IENI-CNR, University of Genoa, Italy
Kathy Lu, Virginia Technological University, USA
Seeram Ramakrishna, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Upul Wijayantha, Loughborough University, UK
Points of Contact:
Sanjay Mathur
University of Wuerzburg
Wuerzburg, Germany;
Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien
Saarland University, Germany
Phone: +49-681-9300-338
Email: smathur@inm-gmbh.de; s.mathur@uni-wuerzburg.de
Mrityunjay Singh
Ohio Aerospace Institute
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Phone: +1 (216) 433-8883
Email: msingh@grc.nasa.gov
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Symposium 8
Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies
for Structural and Multifunctional Materials and Systems (APMT):
An International Symposium in Honor of Professor Yoshinari Miyamoto |
The properties and performance of structural and multifunctional materials
largely depend on their processing and manufacturing routes. Manufacturing
processes carefully designed with sufficient understanding of forming/sintering
behaviors lead to reliable performance of components and products of
large size and complex shapes. On the other hand, recently developed
new processing and fabrication techniques of ceramic materials and systems
give us unique properties that cannot be achieved from the conventional
routes.
The aim of this international symposium is to discuss global advances
in the research and development of advanced processing and manufacturing
technologies for a wide variety of non-oxide and oxide based structural
ceramics, ultra-high temperature ceramics and composites, particulate
and fiber reinforced composites, and multifunctional materials,
as well as their components. In addition, advances in various processing
and manufacturing technologies for fine scale MLCCs and transparent
or electronic ceramic devices will also be presented.
This international symposium is held particularly in honor of Professor
Yoshinari Miyamoto, Osaka University, Japan, recognizing his outstanding
contributions to science and technologies of this field.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Smart Processing
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Rapid Prototyping (Robo-Casting, etc.)
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Microwave-Processing, SPS, Reaction Bonding, HIP
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Binder and Slurry Technologies
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Room/Low-Temperature Synthesis
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Novel Forming/Sintering Technologies
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Aqueous Synthesis and Processing, Colloidal Processing
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Polymer-Based Processing
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Patterning, Templates and Self Assembly
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Biomimetic and Bioinspired Processing Techniques
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Computational Tools Applied to Processing
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Novel Characterization and Imaging Tools for Processing
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Computer–Aided Design and Manufacturing
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Design-Oriented Manufacturing and Processing
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Green Manufacturing; Global Environmental Issues and Standards
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Large Scale/Complicated Shape Processing
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Advanced Composite Manufacturing Technologies; Hybrid Processes
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Joining and Machining Processes
Organizers:
Tatsuki Ohji, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
(AIST), Japan
Mrityunjay Singh, Ohio Aerospace Institute, USA
William Carty, Alfred University, USA
Kiyoshi Hirao, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and
Technology (AIST), Japan
Soshu Kirihara, Osaka University, Japan
Walter Krenkel, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Richard D. Sisson, Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA
Omer Van Der Biest, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Koji Watari, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
(AIST), Japan
Points of Contact:
Tatsuki Ohji
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Nagoya, Japan
Phone: +81-52-736-7096
Email: t-ohji@aist.go.jp
Mrityunjay Singh
Ohio Aerospace Institute
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Phone: +1 (216) 433-8883
Email: msingh@grc.nasa.gov
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Symposium 9
Porous Ceramics: Novel Developments and Applications |
Porous ceramics components are an essential part of numerous components
in various enabling engineering applications. This symposium aims to
bring together engineers and scientists in the area of ceramics with
porosity ranging from nano- to milli-meters (thus including foams,
honeycombs, 3D scaffolds, interconnected fibers, sintered hollow spheres,
meso-porous materials and aerogels). Papers are solicited on basic
aspects of processing, characterization, modeling, properties evaluation
and applications of these materials. Since applications of considerable
recent interest include hydrogen and energy-related technologies as
well as biomedical needs, sensors, and porous matrix fiber composites,
some sessions will be conducted in conjunction with Symposium 5 (Next
Generation Bioceramics).
Proposed Session Topics:
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Processing Methods for Porous Ceramics
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Structure and Properties of Porous Ceramics
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Mesoporous Ceramics
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Applications of Porous Ceramics
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Filtration and Purification with Porous Ceramics
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Light Weight Structural Composites with a Porous Matrix
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Gas-Solid Electrodes from Porous Ceramics
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Porous Ceramics for Hydrogen and Energy-related Applications
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Porous Bioceramics
Organizers:
Paolo Colombo, Universita’ di Padova, Italy
Manuel E. Brito, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and
Technology (AIST), Japan
Gary M. Crosbie, Ford Motor Company, USA
Yury Gogotsi, Drexel University, USA
James Webb, Corning Incorporated, USA
Points of Contact:
Paolo Colombo
Universita’ di Padova
Padova, Italy
Phone: +39-49-8275825
Email: paolo.colombo@unipd.it
Manuel E. Brito
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Tsukuba, Japan
Phone: +81-29-861-4293
Email: manuel-brito@aist.go.jp
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Symposium 10 Basic Science of Multifunctional Ceramics |
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At the core of the development of new technologies lies the introduction
of improved materials of multiple functionalities that bring us closer
to reach target specifications set by the industry or theoretical ideal.
An improvement on performance of such technologies depends on the accurate
understanding of the equilibrium and kinetic processes that controls
its local chemistry, thermodynamic properties microstructure, as well
as the impact of such features on the macroscopic response and reliability.
This symposium focuses on the basic science of multifunctional ceramics
whereas Symposium 8 focuses on the processing and manufacturing of multifunctional
systems. The symposium will cover those technologies that show an inherent
physical or spatial coupling to an applied physical field (electrical,
thermal, chemical, mechanical, etc.). Examples include multiferroic
materials, rechargeable battery electrodes, photovoltaic materials,
fuel cell electrodes, etc. The goal is to bring the most recent and exciting
work describing advances on the performance, multifunctional properties,
and associated theoretical descriptions of these materials for both bulk
and thin film instances. Novel approaches that integrate the nano, micro,
and macroscopic length scales in an effort to reach higher efficiencies
and improved reliabilities will be sought.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Theoretical Modeling (Including Ferroelectrics,
Ferromagnetics, and Multiferroics)
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Fundamental Aspects Associated to Multifunctional Material Properties
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Atomistic, Mesoscale, Continuum, and Multiscale Simulation
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Microstructure, Optimization, and Design of Materials and Associated
Devices
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Material Aspects of Multifunctional Sensors and Actuators
Organizers:
Edwin Garcia, Purdue University, USA
Vinayak Dravid, Northwestern University, USA
Jürgen Rodel, Darmstadt Technical University, Germany
Point of Contact:
Edwin Garcia
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
Phone: +1 (765) 494-0148
Email: redwing@purdue.edu
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Symposium 11 Science of Ceramic Interfaces: An International Symposium
Memorializing Dr. Rowland M. Cannon |
Interfaces control properties and behavior in ceramics, composites and
joints for a variety of applications. The present symposium invites papers
on fundamental aspects of interfaces. A particular topic of focus will
be grain boundary structure and chemistry as relates to grain boundary
films in ceramics. Other topics include fundamental studies of interfaces
as they relate to applications such as solid oxide fuel cells, thin films
and structural joints. This is a memorial symposium to honor the work
of Dr. Rowland M. Cannon.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Wetting (Surfaces, Internal Interfaces)
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Chemistry and Thermodynamics of Grain Boundaries
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Experimental Methods for Grain Boundary and Interface Investigation
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Atomistic Modeling of Interfaces
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Computer Simulations
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Mechanical Behavior
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Stresses in Oxide Films and Interface Adhesion
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Role in Electronic and Ionic Transport
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Kinetics and Stability of Interfaces
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Functional Properties of Interfaces
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Environmental Effects (Such as Chemical Potential Gradients)
Organizers:
Ivar Reimanis, Colorado School of Mines, USA
Dongming Zhu, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA
Paul Becher, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Craig Carter, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Michael Hoffman, University of Karlsruhe, Germany
Koichi Niihara, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan
Points of Contact:
Ivar Reimanis
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado, USA
Phone: +1 (303) 273-3549
Email: reimanis@mines.edu
Dongming Zhu
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Phone: +1 (216) 433-5422
Email: dongming.zhu@nasa.gov
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Focused Session 1
Geopolymers |
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Geopolymers are a new class of totally inorganic, aluminosilicate-based
ceramics that are charge balanced by alkali (e.g., Na, K, Rb, Cs) oxides.
They are made under relatively ambient conditions of temperature and
pressure into near net dimension bodies, which can subsequently
be converted to semi-crystalline or crystalline ceramics. They
have some unique microstructures and properties, and a large variety
of low to high tech potential applications.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Synthesis and Processing
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Microstructure
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Porosity (Nano, Meso, Micro)
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Conversion to Ceramics
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Mechanical Properties
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Thermal Shock Resistance
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Coatings (Fire Resistant, Acid Resistant)
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Adhesive Properties
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Waste Encapsulation
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Construction Materials
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Composites
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Novel Applications
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Inorganic Analogues of Geopolymers
Point of Contact:
Waltraud M. Kriven
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA
Phone: +1 (217) 333-5258
E-mail: kriven@uiuc.edu
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Focused Session 2
Materials for Solid State Lighting |
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Significant advances in light emitting diode and organic light emitting
diode technologies are providing the technical performance approaching
that necessary for solid-state lighting to replace incandescent and
fluorescent lamps in general illumination applications. Further
research in emitter materials, packaging, and light extraction is needed
in order to realize the full potential of this technology. This Focused
Session will address the materials issues associated with solid-state
lighting.
Proposed Session Topics:
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Wide Bandgap Semiconductor and Heterostructures
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Nanomaterials for Efficient Light Emission
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Phosphors for Wavelength Conversion
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Thin Film and Nanomaterials for Light Extraction
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Single Crystal Substrates for Epitaxial Film Growth
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Defects Limiting Emission and/or Minority Carrier Injection
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Packaging Materials of Devices
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Materials for Thermal Management
Point of Contact:
David P. Norton
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, USA
Phone: +1 (352) 846-0525
Email: dnort@mse.ufl.edu
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