A varied format of presentations, panel discussions, workshops, poster sessions and exhibits covering these technology and commercialization topics are planned for Commercialization of NanoMaterials 2007.

Attention students: learn about the Student Poster Competition.

I. NANOMATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES

• Coatings
• Nanoparticle development, production and incorporation
• Production of conductive films, self-healing coatings, anti-fouling coatings, corrosion resistant coatings and coatings with tailored environmental responses (e.g., temperature, humidity, UV, and IR)
• Product attributes and performance
• Nanomaterials for Energy Applications
  • Design, production and application, including solar energy, nuclear power, fuel cells, batteries, solid state lighting, and fossil fuels
• Functional Nanomaterials
• Design and production of sensors
• Product attributes and performance
• Structural Nanomaterials
• Design methodologies for formation, incorporation and stability of nanoscale features
• Product attributes and performance
• BioNano
• Nanomaterials for biomedical devices, imaging and treatment
• Bio-inspired and biomimetic nanomaterials
• Biocompatibility
• Environmental, Health and Safety 
  • Results from risk assessment and survey programs
  • Characterization programs to fill the knowledge gap
  • Resources available to companies and how to use them
  • How to establish an effective program in companies of all sizes
• Nanomaterials Research Breakthroughs Poster Session
  • Promising research with commercial implications

II. COMMERCIALIZATION

• Venture Capital: Investment Risks and Opportunities
• International Perspectives
• Federal and State Commercialization Strategies