Innovations in Materials Chemistry 2016
May 5-6, 2016
Chevron Science Center
Department of Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh
Financial Support from PPG
Schedule
Thursday, May 5: Chevron Science Center, Room 150 | ||
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9:00 Opening Remarks | ||
9:10 | Keynote Lecture: Prof. Malika Jeffries-El, Boston University | Tuning the properties of organic semiconductors via atomic engineering |
9:55 | Prof. Stefanie Sydlik, Carnegie Mellon University | Osteomimetic phosphate graphene as a scaffold for bone regeneration |
10:15 | Prof. Daniel Lambrecht, University of Pittsburgh | Predicting sintering resistance for nanoparticles on amorphous silica supports |
10:35-10:50 Coffee Break | ||
10:50 | Keynote Lecture: Prof. T. David Harris, Northwestern University | Molecular Approaches to the Synthesis of Metal-Organic Magnets |
11:35 |
Prof. Chris Wilmer, University of Pittsburgh | Large-scale screening of metal-organic frameworks for gas storage and separations |
12:00-1:30 Lunch Break (on your own) | ||
1:30 |
Keynote Lecture: Prof. Arthi Jayaraman, University of Delaware | Theory and Simulations of Macromolecular Soft Materials: Linking Molecular Design to Macroscale Morphology and Function |
2:15 |
Prof. Kevin Noonan, Carnegie Mellon University | Nickel-Catalyzed Suzuki Polycondensation for Controlled Synthesis of Ester-Functionalized Conjugated Polymers |
2:35 |
Prof. Susan Fullerton, University of Pittsburgh | Using ions to control transport in two-dimensional materials for electronics |
2:55-3:15 Coffee Break | ||
3:15 |
Keynote Lecture: Prof. Stephan Link, Rice University | Plasmonic Nanoparticles: From Fundamental Optical Properties to Applications |
4:05 |
Prof. Paul Leu, University of Pittsburgh | New Coatings and Nanostructures for Solar Cells |
4:30-6:00 Poster Session | ||
6:00 Dinner at the University Club (Speakers and Invited Guests) |
Friday, May 6: Chevron Science Center, Room 150 | ||
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9:00 | Keynote Lecture: Prof. Yadong Yin, University of California, Riverside | Stimuli-Responsive Nanostructured Optical Materials |
9:50 | Andre Merg, University of Pittsburgh | Peptide-Based Approach for Directing the Synthesis of Helical Gold Nanoparticle Superstructures |
10:10 | Lauren Marbella, University of Pittsburgh | The role of pre-nucleation species in the formation of small nanoparticle alloys |
10:30-10:50 Coffee Break | ||
10:50 | Keynote Lecture: Prof. Noa Marom, Tulane University | Effect of crystal packing on the electronic properties of molecular crystals |
11:35 | Prof. Geoffrey Hutchison, University of Pittsburgh | Building Electromechanical Materials from the Bottom Up |
11:55 Concluding Remarks |
Poster Presentations
Presenter | Title | Research Group |
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Highlights of PINSE Facility Capabilities: Fabrication | ||
Highlights of PINSE Facility Capabilities: Characterization | ||
Edward Beall |
Single-Molecule Conductance Measurements with Continuous Bias Modulation |
Waldeck |
Brian Bloom |
Spin Selective Charge Transport Using Cysteine Capped CdSe Quantum Dots |
Waldeck |
Brittney Graff |
Electron Transfer in Semiconductor Nanoparticle Assemblies |
Waldeck |
Michael Washington |
The Effects of Sequence and Stereochemistry on the Physical Properties of Biodegradable Devices Composed of Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) |
Meyer |
Natasha Smith |
Responsive Ionic Liquid-Polymer Photonic Crystal Gas Sensors |
Asher |
Zhongyu Cai | Two-Dimensional Photonic Crystal Protein Hydrogel Sensor for Glucose | Asher |
Tianyi Luo |
Rational Design and Synthesis and Covalent Postsynthetic Modification of pcu MOFs Based on Rare Earth M4(μ3-OH)4 Clusters |
Rosi |
Chong Liu |
Porosity Gradient within Metal-Organic Frameworks from Postsynthetic Ligand Exchange |
Rosi |
Christopher Marvin |
Single-Molecule Piezoelectrics: A Novel Approach to Energy Harvesting Materials |
Hutchison |
Ilana Kanal |
Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Organic Photovoltaic Materials |
Hutchison |
Hyojeong Kim | DNA Nanostructures Mediated Molecular Imprinting Lithography | H. Liu |
Tongchuan Gao | High Performance Transparent Conductors Based on Microscale/Nanoscale Materials | P. Leu |
Annie Arnold | Biomimetic Functionalized Graphene for Biodegradable Bone Implants | Sydlik |
Ke Xu | Reconfigurable p-n junction formation and bandgap opening in bilayer graphene using polyethylene oxide and CsClO4 solid polymer electrolyte | Fullerton |
Seth Burkert | Nano-Gold Corking and Enzymatic Uncorking of Carbon Nanotube Cups | Star |
James Ellis | Indium Oxide--Carbon Nanotube Composite for Ethanol Sensing at Room Temperature | Star |