During this year’s Nanotechnology Crossing Borders symposium, we will focus on several application areas of nanomaterials and nanostructured processes that contribute to the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy; and provide solutions in the biomedical sector: Antimicrobial coatings, Photoelectrochemical processes, Biotechnology, “Nanomaterials and Coatings for Energy Efficiency”, Membrane Separation and Innovative Reactors.
8.45h – 9.30h
Welcome with coffee and tea
9.30h – 9.45h
Welcome and opening by Mark Liedekerken (Director transition themes Zuyd University of Applied Sciences)
9.45h – 10.30h
Plenary lecture “Inductively heatable particle-based anti-microbial coating” by Dr. Claudia Stauch (Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research)
10.30h – 11.00h
Break and poster session
Parallel session 1: Photoelectrochemical Processes
Parallel session 2: Biotechnology
11.00h – 11.30h
Invited lecture “Photoelectrochemical hydrogen production: from systems and devices to photo active materials” by Dr. Ir. Jonathan van den Ham (TNO)
Invited lecture by Dr. Bart Keijser (TNO)
11.30h – 12.00h
Invited lecture “Photoelectrochemical hydrogen production: a deeper fundamental insight and hydrogen by reduction at the photocathode side” by Dr. Ir. Bjorn Joos (Hasselt University)
Invited lecture by David Schönauer (Aminoverse BV)
12.00h – 12.30h
Invited lecture by Dr. Fatwa Firdaus Abdi (Institute for Solar Fuels, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin)
Invited lecture by Dr. Mark Post (Mosa Meat BV)
12.30h – 14.00h
Lunch break, poster session (including complimentary presentation of demonstrators, visit to demonstrator locations and information sessions)
Parallel session 3: Nanomaterials and Coatings for Energy Efficiency
Parallel 4: Membrane Separation
14.00h – 14.30h
Invited lecture “Smart window films for heat and light management in buildings” by Dr. Stijn Kragt (ClimAd Technology BV)
Invited lecture “Membrane-assisted bioprocess intensification” by Dr. Heleen de Wever (VITO)
14.30h – 15.00h
Invited lecture “Where nanoscale meets kilometer scale: perovskite material science to enable large-area solar power” by Prof. Dr. Bruno Ehrler (AMOLF/RUG)
Invited lecture “Tuning of membrane characteristics at the nanoscale” by Prof. Dr. Ir. Rob G.H. Lammertink (University of Twente)
15.00h – 15.30h
Invited lecture “Innovative Nanocomposite Polymer Films for Advanced Solar Heat Management in Architectural Glazing and (BI)PV” by Ryan van Zandvoort (BMC/TNO)
Invited lecture “The role of polymeric and hybrid membranes in sustainable applications of the future” by Dr. Raymond Thür (Agfa-Gevaert NV)
15.30h – 16.00h
Break and poster session
16.00h – 16.45h
Plenary lecture “Sustainable Chemicals Production in 2050” by Prof. Dr. Ir. John van der Schaaf (Eindhoven University of Technology)
16.45h – 16.55h
Best poster award presented by Luc Lanclus (Director Chemelot Innovation and Learning Labs)
16.55h – 17.00h
Closing
17.00h – 18.00h
Snacks and drinks