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Symposia Information
Don't miss the 33rd International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites.
Make your plans to be part of this important meeting so that you don't miss the information exchange and expanded exhibits.
The American Ceramic Society and The American Ceramic Society's Engineering Ceramics Division planned a fantastic technical program for the 2009 conference. Make your plans to attend this conference today!
The Symposia for 2009 are as follows:
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Symposium 1
Mechanical Behavior and Performance of Ceramics & Composites |
Mechanical properties and reliability of ceramics and composites are critical for their intended engineering use. Potential applications for these emerging materials span a
wide spectrum of industries, including aerospace, automotive, power generation, microelectronics, and nuclear. Underlying mechanisms of fracture, fatigue, and deformation can be influenced by the microstructure, service conditions,
environment, etc.
Increasingly, mechanical behavior and reliability of small-scale components have prompted development of new characterization methods and analysis.
This symposium will provide a forum to address complex and diverse aspects of mechanical behavior of ceramics and composites and their correlations to component performance and reliability.
Proposed Session Topics:
-Ceramics and Composites for Engine Applications
-Design and Life Prediction Methodologies
-Environmental Effects on Mechanical Properties
-Mechanical Behavior of Porous Ceramics
-Reliability of Small Scale Systems
-Ultra High Temperature Ceramics
-Ternary Compounds
-Mechanics and Characterization of Nanomaterials and Devices
-Novel Test Methods and Equipment
-Processing - Microstructure - Mechanical Properties Correlations
-Ceramics and Composites Joining and Testing
-NDE of Ceramic Components
Organizers:
Dileep Singh, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Monica Ferraris, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Julián Martinez Fernandez, University of Seville, Spain
Edwin Fuller, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
Greg Hilmas, Missouri University of Science & Technology, USA
Osama Jadaan, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, USA
Yutai Katoh, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Walter Krenkel, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Jacques Lamon, University of Bordeaux, France
Edgar Lara-Curzio, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Jonathan Salem, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA
J. G. Sun, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
James Webb, Corning Incorporated, USA
Y. C. Zhou, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Point of Contact:
Dileep Singh
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne, Illinois, USA
Phone: +1 (630) 252-5009
Email: dsingh@anl.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:
-Thermal Barrier Coatings
-Environmental Barrier Coatings
-Coatings to Resist Wear, Erosion and Tribological Loadings
-Damping Coatings
-Abradable Coatings
-Functionally Graded Coatings
-Nanostructured and Smart Coating Systems
-Advanced Coating Processing Methods
-Multifunctional Coatings
-Interface Phenomena, Adhesion and Coating Properties
-Advanced Testing Methods and Non-Destructive Evaluation
-Modeling of Coating Degradation and Life Prediction
Organizers:
Dongming Zhu, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA
H.T. Lin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Uwe Schulz, German Aerospace Center, Germany
Yutaka Kagawa, University of Tokyo, Japan
Rodney W. Trice, Purdue University, USA
Irene T. Spitsberg, Kennametal Incorporated, USA
Robert Vaßen, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Germany
Yong-Ho Sohn, University of Central Florida, USA
Anette M. Karlsson, University of Delaware, USA
Sophoclis Patsias, Rolls-Royce PLC, UK
Dileep Singh, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Ping Xiao, University of Manchester, UK
Points of Contact:
Dongming Zhu
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Phone: +1 (216) 433-5422
Email: dongming.zhu@nasa.gov
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 3
6th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC): Materials, Science, and Technology |
Advantages of SOFC power systems in terms of 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, and 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 is to provide an international forum for scientists and engineers 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:
-Oxygen Ion, Proton and Mixed Conductors; Conduction Mechanisms,
Materials Limitations
-Electrode Materials and Microstructural Engineering; Electrode Processes
and Limitations
-Ceramic and Metallic Interconnects; Degradation Mechanisms, Coatings,
Life Prediction
-Sealing Materials, Designs and Approaches; Seal Materials Compatibility
and Interactions
-Novel Processing Approaches for Cell and Stack Materials
-Mechanical Properties
-Thermal Properties
-Electrochemical Performance, Performance Enhancement and Stability of
Cells and Stacks
-Reliability and Degradation
-Surface and Interfacial Reactions; Materials Transport and Electrode
Poisoning; Catalytic Degradation
-Degradation Modeling and Computational Simulation of Cells and Stacks;
Design for Manufacturing
-Novel Cell and Stack Designs
-Fuel Processing; Supported/Unsupported Catalysts; Carbon and Sulfur
Fouling
-Applications
Organizers:
Narottam P. Bansal, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA
Prabhakar Singh, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 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, Colorado School of Mines, USA
Robert Steinberger-Wilckens, Forschungszentrum-Jülich GmbH,
Germany
Jeffrey W. Stevenson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA
Eric D. Wachsman, University of Florida, USA
Points of Contact:
Narottam P. Bansal
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Phone: +1 (216) 433-3855
Email: narottam.p.bansal@nasa.gov
Prabhakar Singh
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, Washington, USA
Phone: +1 (509) 375 5945
Email: prabhakar.singh@pnl.gov
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Symposium 4
Armor Ceramics |
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The engagement of the U.S. military forces in global conflicts necessitates the need for improved protection against an array of threats for air and ground vehicles as well as the
individual soldier. Ceramic materials are, and will continue to be, an integral component of the armor systems developed to provide this protection.
This symposium will bring together researchers from industry, academia, and government organizations to address the session topics listed below.
Proposed Session Topics:
-Transparent Materials
-Transparent armor systems
-Missile windows and radome applications
-Impact resistant glass systems
-Cost effective surface treatments
-Adhesives
-Dynamic Behavior
-Damage characterization
-Inelasticity and failure mechanisms
-Static and dynamic property testing
-Shock wave/blast effects
-Surface effects
-Impact, Penetration, and Material Modeling
-Particle mechanics
-Multi-scale
-Micro- and meso-structural
-Incorporation of flaws and inelasticity mechanisms
-Material Concepts, Processes, and Characterization
-Ultra lightweight ceramics
-Functionally graded materials
-Laminated ceramic structures
-Grain boundary, interfacial, and microstructural engineering
-Manufacturing Challenges for Armor Ceramics
-Capacity
-Scalability
-Product consistency
-Powder availability
-Machining
Organizers:
Jeffrey J. Swab, US Army Research Laboratory, USA
Lisa Prokurat Franks, US Army TARDEC, USA
Jerry LaSalvia, US Army Research Laboratory, USA
Brian Leavy, US Army Research Laboratory, USA
James McCauley, US Army Research Laboratory, USA
David Stepp, US Army Research Offi ce, USA
Andrew Wereszczak, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Points of Contact:
Jeffrey J. Swab
US Army Research Laboratory
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA
Phone: +1 (410) 306-0753
Email: jswab@arl.army.mil
Lisa Prokurat Franks
US Army TARDEC
Warren, Michigan, USA
Phone: +1 (586) 574-5121
Email: lisa.prokurat.franks@us.army.mil
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Symposium 5
Next Generation Bioceramics |
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Novel bioceramic materials are being developed that will provide improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. This symposium will allow discussion
amongst the many groups involved in the development and use of bioceramics, including ceramic researchers, medical device manufacturers, and clinicians.
The Next Generation Bioceramics symposium will address several leading areas, including:
Proposed Session Topics:
-Nanostructured Bioceramics (joint with Symposium 7)
-Porous Bioceramics (joint with Symposium 9)
-Rapid Prototyping of Bioceramics
-Advanced Processing of Bioceramics
-Biomimetic Ceramics
-Drug Delivery Using Bioceramics
-In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization of Bioceramics
-Medical Applications of Ceramic Nanoparticles
Organizers:
Roger Narayan, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, USA
Karin Hing, University of London, UK
Sachin Mamidwar, Orthogen, USA
Bikramjit Basu, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Point of Contact:
Roger Narayan
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Phone: +1 (919) 696-8488
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Symposium 6
Key Materials and Technologies for Efficient Direct Thermal-to-Electrical Conversion |
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This symposium will focus on various key materials and technologies for efficient thermoelectric conversion. In view of global energy and environmental problems, research and development have been promoted in the field of thermoelectric power generation as a means of recovering vast amounts of waste heat emitted by automobiles, factories and similar sources.
With thermoelectric conversion, heat can be directly converted into electricity and vice versa. This very useful property relies only on the fascinating intrinsic effect of thermoelectrics to move charge carriers along a temperature gradient.
The symposium will explore materials processing, as well as the characterization of electrical, thermal and mechanical properties of state-of-the-art materials including bulk, single crystals, thin films and nano-structures, as well as devices. In addition, industrial applications and issues on thermoelectric, thermionic, and thermophotovoltaic materials will be discussed. The goal of this symposium is to emphasize innovative
directions in the development of better direct thermal-to-electrical converters.
Proposed Session Topics:
-Thermoelectric Materials for Power Generation
-Materials for Thermionic and Thermovoltaic Applications
-Composite Thermal-to-Electrical Conversion Materials
-Nano-Structured Materials
-Materials Synthesis and Processing Procedures
-Strategies for Novel Thermal-to-Electrical Converters
-Structure-Composition-Property Relationship
-High Temperature Characterization Methods
-Theoretical Guidance to Efficient Conversion Materials and Devices
-Industrial Applications and Issues
-New Measurement Technique
-Design, Fabrication, Testing and Performance of Conversion Devices
Organizers:
Anke Weidenkaff, EMPA, Switzerland
Ryoji Funahashi, AIST, Japan
Kunihito Koumoto, Nagoya University, Japan
H.T. Lin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Terry Tritt, Clemson University, USA
Antoine Maignan, Laboratoire CRISMAT, France
Qiang Li, Brookhaven National Laboratory, USA
Li Dong Chen, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, China
Points of Contact:
Anke Weidenkaff
EMPA
Dübendorf, Switzerland
Phone: +41-44-823-41 31
Email : anke.weidenkaff@empa.ch
Ryoji Funahashi
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and
Technology (AIST)
Ikeda Osaka, Japan
Phone: +81-72-751-9485
Email: funahashi-r@aist.go.jp
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Symposium 7
3rd International Symposium on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites: In Honor of Professor Koichi Niihara |
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This symposium will focus on the science and technology of nanostructured materials and nanocomposites including innovative synthesis methods and structural, physical and chemical characterization of materials with structural scales in the range of 1-100 nm. Special emphasis will be devoted to structureproperty correlations, design and control of (micro) structure, and engineering of surface and grain boundaries at nanometer
length scales. Potential of nanomaterials and nanocomposites in bio-medical, magnetic, optical and sensing applications, and fabrication of device architectures and integration of functional nanostructures (nanowires and nanotubes) is highly desired.
This symposium also aims to discuss nanomaterials-based devices and technologies useful and essential for energy storage, conversion, and generation applications. This symposium will honor Prof. Koichi Niihara for his outstanding contributions in several fields of materials science and engineering in general, and particularly in the area of nanocomposites. It will consist of invited presentations by leading scientists in their respective field of research and contributed papers for oral and poster presentations. Special emphasis will be given to the participation of young scientists presenting top achievements.
Proposed Session Topics:
-Synthesis, Functionalization, Processing and Assembly of Nanostructures
-Nanostructured Membranes, Films, Coatings, Nanoporous Materials
-Nanotubes, Nanorods, Nanowires and Composite Architectures
-Hybrid Nanomaterials: Multiscale Nano-Reinforced Composites
-Processing-Property Relationships in Nanoscaled Ceramics and
Composites
-Molecular and Multi-Scale Modelling of Nanocomposite Systems
-Bio-active Nanomaterials and Nanostructured Materials for Biomedical
Applications (joint with Symposium 5)
-Nanodevices: Fabrication, Characterization and Large-Scale Integration
-Characterization and Manipulation Techniques for Nanostructures
-Industrial Development and Applications of Nanomaterials
Organizers:
Sanjay Mathur, University of Wuerzburg & Leibniz-Institut für
Neue Materialien, Saarland University, Germany
Mrityunjay Singh, Ohio Aerospace Institute,
NASA Glenn Research Center, USA
Lionel Vayssieres, National Institute of Materials Science, Japan
Masasuke Takata, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan
Tohru Sekino, Tohoku University, Japan
Donglin Jiang, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, China
Kwang-Bo Shim, Hanyang University, Korea
Albert Romano-Rodriguez, University of Barcelona, Spain
Michael Carpenter, University at Albany-SUNY, USA
Hae-Weon Lee, Korea Institute of Science & Technology, Korea
Jing-Feng Li, Tsinghua University, China
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
3rd International Symposium on Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies (APMT) for Structural and Multifunctional Materials and Systems |
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 which 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.
Current advances and state-of -the-art in various bio-inspired and eco-friendly processing approaches will be covered. Advances in various processing and manufacturing technologies for fine scale MLCCs and transparent or electronic ceramic devices will also be presented. In addition, new processing and manufacturing approaches for the replacement of strategic material
Proposed Session Topics:
-Binder and Slurry Technologies
-Room/Low-Temperature Synthesis
-Novel Forming/Sintering Technologies
-Microwave or Microwave-assisted Processing, SPS, Reaction Bonding
-Aqueous Synthesis and Processing, Colloidal Processing
-Polymer-Based Processing
-Rapid Prototyping (Robo-Casting, etc)
-Patterning, Templates and Self Assembly
-Biomimetic and Bioinspired Processing Techniques
-Strategic Materials: Processing and Manufacturing Technologies
-Computational Tools Applied to Processing
-Novel Characterization and Imaging Tools
-Computer–Aided Design and Manufacturing
-Design-Oriented Manufacturing and Processing
-Green Manufacturing; Global Environmental Issues and Standards
-Large Scale/Complicated Shape Processing
-Advanced Composite Manufacturing Technologies, Hybrid Processes
-Joining, Integration, and Machining Aspects
Organizers:
Tatsuki Ohji, AIST, Japan
Mrityunjay Singh, Ohio Aerospace Institute, NASA Glenn Research Center, USA
Takashi Goto, Tohoku University, Japan
Soshu Kirihara, Osaka University, Japan
Tomaz Kosmac, Josef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
Walter Krenkel, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Richard D. Sisson, Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA
Koji Watari, 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 |
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This symposium aims to bring together engineers and scientists in the area of ceramic materials containing high volume fractions of porosity, with the porosity ranging from
nano- to millimeters. Such solids commonly exhibit cellular architectures and they include foams, honeycombs, fiber networks, connected rods, connected hollow bodies, syntactic
foams, bio-inspired structures, meso-porous materials and aerogels. Porous ceramics components are an essential part of numerous devices in various enabling engineering
applications.
Papers are solicited on basic aspects of processing, characterization, modeling, properties evaluation and applications of these materials. Applications of considerable recent interest include hydrogen and energy-related technologies, sensors, porous matrix fiber composites as well as hot gas filtration in particular Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs).
A session will be devoted to Porous Bioceramics, and will be conducted in conjunction with Symposium 5 (Next Generation Bioceramics).
Proposed Session Topics:
-Processing Methods for Porous Ceramics
-Structure and Properties of Porous Ceramics
-Mesoporous Ceramics
-Templated Synthesis of Nanomaterials Using Porous Ceramics
-Nanoporous Ceramic Membranes and Coatings
-Anodic Porous Titania and Alumina Membranes
-Wood-Derived and Biomimetic Porous Ceramics
-Applications of Porous Ceramics
-Filtration and Purification with Porous Ceramics
-Porous Ceramics for Diesel Particulate Filters and Hot Gas Filtration
-Lightweight Structural Composites with a Porous Matrix
-Gas-Solid Electrodes from Porous Ceramics
-Porous Bioceramics (joint with Symposium 5)
Organizers:
Paolo Colombo, Università di Padova, Italy
Sujanto Widjaja, Corning Incorporated, USA
Manuel Brito, AIST, Japan
Yury Gogotsi, Drexel University, USA
Aleksander J. Pyzik, The Dow Chemical Company, USA
Michael Scheffler, Brandenburgische Technische Universitaet Cottbus, Germany
Points of Contact:
Paolo Colombo
Università di Padova
Padova, Italy
Phone: +39-49-8275825
Email:paolo.colombo@unipd.it
Sujanto Widjaja
Corning Incorporated
Corning, New York, USA
Phone: +1 (607) 248-1280
Email: widjajas@corning.com
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Symposium 10
International Symposium on Silicon Carbide and Carbon-Based Materials for Fusion and Advanced Nuclear Energy Applications
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Advanced ceramics, ceramic composites, and carbon-based materials are attracting considerable interest for advanced nuclear devices as these systems push the operating temperature window to allow higher thermal efficiency and the production of process heat for purposes such as hydrogen production and oil extraction. Moreover, the use of these materials mitigates the problem of long-term waste disposal as many ceramics are
considered low-activation. Silicon carbide and carbon-based materials are specifically
finding structural and functional applications in various concepts of fusion power devices,
Generation-IV nuclear power, commercial high temperature gas cooled reactors, and advanced light water reactors.
This international symposium provides a forum for scientists and engineers to discuss the current state-of-the-art for these materials including processing, fundamental materials science issues, and practical aspects of their deployment. The symposium objectives include facilitating international collaboration and cross-cutting coordination to advance the science and technology of the pertinent fields.
This symposium incorporates the 8th International Workshop on SiC/SiC Ceramic Composites for Fusion Energy Applications and the 2nd International Workshop on C and SiC Composites for Advanced Fission.
Proposed Session Topics:
-Material Design, Synthesis, and Characterization
-Composites and Interfaces
-Radiation Effects
-Functional Properties
-Environmental Effects Other than Irradiation
-Stress, Operating Temperature, and Lifetime-Limiting Issues
-Test Standards and Design Codes
-Compatibility and Corrosion
-System Design and Analysis for Ceramic Structures
-Joining and Coating
-Status of National and International Programs
Organizers:
Yutai Katoh, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Hans Hegeman, NRG Petten, The Netherlands
Akira Kohyama, Kyoto University, Japan
William Windes, Idaho National Laboratory, USA
Jacques Lamon, University of Bordeaux, France
Kazuhiro Sawa, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan
Lance Snead, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Charles Henager, Pacifi c Northwest National Laboratory, USA
Point of Contact:
Yutai Katoh
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
Phone: +1 (865) 576-5996
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Symposium 11
Symposium on Advanced Dielectric, Piezoelectric, Ferroelectric, and Multiferroic Materials
This symposium will bring together researchers from academia and industry to present the latest advances in synthesis, modeling, and characterization of dielectric, piezoelectric, ferroelectric, and multiferroic materials. These materials have a tremendous impact on a variety of civilian and defense applications including tunable microwave devices, sonar transducers, memories, MEMS devices, high energy density capacitors, piezoelectric composites, energy harvesting, actuators, and sensors.
Recent work on bridging phases in relaxor based perovskites, multiferroic heterostructures, lead-free piezoelectrics, composite thin films, flexoelectric effect, and fundamental materials science including computational and analytical modeling will be discussed.
Other topics of interest are (but not limited to) nanoscale domain phenomena, ferroelectric thin films, structure-property relationships, magnetoelectric composite structures, and electric field induced phase phenomena.
Proposed Session Topics:
-Perovskite Dielectric, Mott Insulators, Ferroelectric, and Piezoelectric
Materials
-Electromechanical Phenomena of Piezoelectric Composites, Actuators,
Sensors and Motors
-Integrated Multi-Layers and Interface Structures
-Microwave Dielectrics, Metamaterials, and Frequency Tunable Devices
-Multiferroic Oxides, Heterostructures, and Thin Films
-Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoscale Multiferroic Structures
-Novel Properties such as Flexoelectric Effect
-Lead-Free Piezoelectrics
-Degradation Aging and Fatigue Mechanisms in Functional Dielectrics
-Nanoscale Phenomena in Dielectric, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric
Materials
-Nanoscale Piezomechanical Phenomena
Organizers:
Shashank Priya, Virginia Tech, USA
Dwight Viehland, Virginia Tech, USA
Paul Clem, Sandia National Laboratories, USA
Sahn Nahm, Korea University, Korea
Pam A. Thomas, University of Warwick, UK
Clive Randall, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Points of Contact:
Shashank Priya
Materials Science and Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
Phone: +1 (540) 231–6640
Email: spriya@vt.edu
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Focused Session 1
Geopolymers and Other Inorganic Polymers Geopolymers are a new class of totally inorganic, aluminosilicate based ceramics that are charge balanced by group I oxides (e.g., Na, K, Rb, Cs). 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:
-Synthesis and Processing
-Microstructure
-Porosity (Nano, Meso, Micro)
-Conversion to Ceramics
-Mechanical Properties
-Thermal Shock Resistance
-Coatings (Fire Resistant, Acid Resistant)
-Adhesive Properties
-Waste Encapsulation
-Construction Materials
-Composites
-Novel Applications
-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 Significant advances in light emitting diode and organic light emitting diode technologies are providing the technical performance approaches 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 symposium will address the materials issues associated with solid-state lighting (SSL). Proposed Session Topics:
-Wide Bandgap Semiconductor and Heterostructures for LEDs
-Materials Technologies for Non-LED Emitters
-Nanomaterials for Effi cient Light Emission
-Phosphors for Emission and Wavelength Conversion
-Thin Film and Nanomaterials for Light Extraction
-Single Crystal Substrates for Epitaxial Film Growth
-Defects Limiting Emission and/or Minority Carrier Injection
-Device Packaging
-Thermal Management
-Materials Issues in SSL Control Systems
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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Advanced Sensor Technology for High-Temperature Applications This program will address advanced sensor technology that is being investigated for high-temperature applications. In recent years, demand for development and application of advanced sensing technology for high-temperature environments has increased. Such sensors are required in a wide range of applications, from health and action monitoring to the intelligent control of the working performance in nuclear power reactors, turbine systems, and material processing systems, etc. Research scope ranges from advanced materials development, transducer materials and device design, fabrication, sensors and sensor networks, to sensor packaging. The symposium will bring together researchers from disciplines such as physics, chemistry, energy technology, materials science, electronics, and instrumentation to highlight the latest developments and future challenges in this exciting interdisciplinary research field. Proposed Session Topics
-Novel Materials for High-Temperature and Harsh Environmental Sensing
Applications
-Nano-Structured Materials for High-Temperature Sensors and
Transducers
-Novel Electromechanical Materials Used for High-Temperature
Environments
-Novel Semiconductor Materials for Sensors and Transducers
-High Curie Temperature Piezoelectric, Ferroelectric, and Multi-Ferroic
Materials for Transducers
Point of Contact:
Linan An
Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida, USA
Phone: +1 (407) 823-1009
Email: lan@mail.ucf.edu
Qing-Ming Wang
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Phone: +1 (412) 624-4885
Email: qmwang@engr.pitt.edu
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Focused Session 4
Processing and Properties of Nuclear Fuels and Wastes
This symposium will focus on the use of ceramics and glass in the processing and disposition of nuclear materials and wastes. With the renewed interest in nuclear power generation and fuel reprocessing in the United States and worldwide, processing, properties and testing of the materials associated with the nuclear fuel cycle need to be expanded to meet the future needs of the nuclear industry. Topics will include the use of mature immobilization techniques as well as new and innovative applications of materials and materials processes. Alternative processing methods and waste form materials will be highlighted. Additional topics include waste form development, characterization, process approaches and implementation. This symposium will offer the opportunity to expand the discussion of the role of ceramic materials to a wider audience across the entire nuclear and environmental industries. Proposed Session Topics:
-Ceramic/Metallic Waste Forms
-Materials for Waste Form Containment
-Ceramic Processing for Advanced Nuclear Applications
Point of Contact: Alex D. Cozzi (primary contact) Savannah River National Laboratory Aiken, South Carolina, USA Phone : +1 (803) 819-8414 Email : alex.cozzi@srnl.doe.govKevin M. Fox Savannah River National Laboratory Aiken, South Carolina, USA Phone : +1 (803) 819-8416 Email : kevin.fox@srnl.doe.govBack to Symposium List
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