CNPComp2019 : Conference Programme
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Wednesday 17 July
09:00-10:30 |
Registration, Poster set-up |
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10:45-11:00 | Welcome | |
11:00-11:45 | KEYNOTE Composite Materials with Graphene Prof. Rodney S. Ruoff, UNIST (South Korea) |
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Mechanics/Interfaces (Chaired by Prof. Brian L. Wardle) | ||
11:45-12:15 | INVITED Graphene Polymer Composites; Interface Effects and Mechanics in Tension and Compression Prof. Costas Galiotis, FORTH, Patras (Greece) |
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12:15-12:30 | From Bioinspired to Bionic Nanocomposites
Prof. Nicola Pugno, University of Trento (Italy) & Queen Mary, University of London (UK) |
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12:30-12:45 | CNT Fibres: a Micromechanical Model and the Challenges for their Use in Structural Composites
Dr. Juan J. Vilatela, IMDEA (Spain) |
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12:45-13:00 | Bioinpired Graphene-Based Nanocomposites
Prof. Qunfeng Cheng, Beihang University, Beijing (China) |
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13:00-13:15 | The Strength of Mechanically-Exfoliated Monolayer Graphene
Dr. Dimitrios Papageorgiou, University of Manchester (UK) |
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13:15-13:30 | Interfacial Energy Dissipation in Graphene Nanocomposites
Dr. Zheling Li, University of Manchester (UK) |
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13:30-14:30 |
Lunch (barbecue in Arts Quarter Square) |
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14:30-16:15 |
Poster Session (in Mucci's) |
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Hierarchical Composites (Chaired by Prof. Costas Galiotis) | ||
16:15-16:45 | INVITED On the Role of the Nanostructure in Composites Prof. Larissa Gorbatikh, KU Leuven (Belgium) |
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16:45-17:00 | Enhancing the Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Composites by using CNT Films
Prof. Weibang Lyu, SINANO, Suzhou (China) |
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17:00-17:15 | Continuous Production of CNT-grafted Carbon Fibres: A Route to Manufacture Hierarchical Composites
Dr. Hugo G. De Luca, Imperial College London (UK) |
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17:15-17:30 | Hierarchical Composites with High CNT Loadings
Dr. Neptun Yousefi, University of Vienna (Austria) |
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17:30-18:00 | Coffee Break | |
Functionally Graded Nanocomposites (Chaired by Prof. Larissa Gorbatikh) | ||
18:00-18:30 | INVITED Nanocomposites and Hierarchical Nanoengineered Mechanical and Multifunctional Performance Prof. Brian L. Wardle, MIT (USA) |
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18:30-18:45 | Magnetic Control of Microstructure in Graphene Nanoplatelet (GNP) Epoxy Composites
Dr. Mark J. Eaton, Cardiff University (UK) |
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18:45-19:00 | Manipulation of Single-Walled CNT in Composites with Electric Fields
Dr. Manuel Morais, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (Germany) |
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19:00-19:15 | Fabrication of Functionally Graded CNT by Additive Manufacturing Technology: Promises and Challenges
Dr. Devi K. Kalla, University of Denver (USA) |
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19:15-19:30 | GNP/ MWCNT/MCF PEEK Composites for FDM Printing: Paving the Way Towards Smart Structures
Dr. Francesca Nanni, University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy) |
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19:30-21:00 |
Drinks / Refreshment (in Queen's Building Courtyard) |
Thursday 18 July
Towards Industrial Applications | ||
09:00-09:10 | INVITED Intro Talk: Carbon based nanostructures for improved industrial products Prof. Karl Schulte, TUHH (Germany) |
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09:10-09:25 | Large Scale Production of Graphene and Related Layered Materials for Enhanced Composites
Dr. Stephen A. Hodge, Versarien Plc. (UK) |
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09:25-09:40 | New Frontiers in Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes Applications
Dr. Alexander A. Khasin, OCSiAl (Russia) |
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09:40-09:55 | Graphene goes Large – Industrial Scale Adoption of Carbon Nanomaterials in Composites
Dr. Andy Goodwin, First Graphene Ltd. (UK) |
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09:55-10:10 | Characterisation of GNP Prepared by High Pressure Homogenisation: Structure and Morphology
Ms. Valentina Guerra, University of Warwick (UK) |
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10:10-10:20 | INVITED Conclusions Prof. Alan Windle, University of Cambridge (UK) |
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10:20-10:50 | Open Panel Discussion | |
10:50-11:15 | Coffee Break | |
Sensing | ||
11:15-11:45 | INVITED Electrical, Mechanical and Electromechanical Properties of Novel Composites Prof. Jonathan N. Coleman, Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) |
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11:45-12:00 | Electrophoretically Deposited CNT-Based Nanostructured Composites on Conventional Textiles for Novel Sensing Applications
Prof. Erik T Thostenson, University of Delaware (USA) |
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12:00-12:15 | Development and Characterisation of Embedded Quantum Resistive Sensors for Monitoring Application
Dr. Mickael Castro, University of South Brittany (France) |
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12:15-12:30 | Negative auge factor piezoresistive composites based on polymers filled with MoS2 nanosheets
Ms. Sonia Biccai, Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) |
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12:30-12:45 | Highly Stretchable Piezoresistive Strain Sensor Based on Conductive Thermoplastic Vulcanizate
Dr. Subhan Saleh, Prince of Songkla University (Thailand) |
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Self-healing | ||
12:45-13:00 | Self-healing Elastomer-Carbon Nanocomposites for Stretchable Conductors
Prof. Biqiong Chen, Queen’s University Belfast (UK) |
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13:00-13:15 | Engineering Sustainable Nanocomposites for Future Electrical Devices
Dr. Ben Xu, Northumbria University (UK) |
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13:15-14:15 |
Lunch |
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Energy Harvesting and Energy Storage | ||
14:15-14:45 | INVITED High Power Factor, Completely Organic Themoelectric Nanocoatings Enables by Carbon Nanoparticles Prof. Jaime Grunlan, Texas A&M University (USA) |
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14:45-15:00 | Carbon Nanotubes Enable Stretchable Supercapacitors and Batteries
Prof. Bingqing Wei, University of Delaware (USA) |
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15:00-15:15 | Effect of Preparation Conditions on Properties of GNP/PANI and rGO/PANI Composites for Supercapacitor Purpose
Dr. Jürgen Pionteck, IPFDD Dresden (Germany) |
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15:15-15:30 | Carbon Nanostructures in Sustainable Electro- And Photo-Catalysis
Dr. Michele Melchionna, University of Trieste (Italy) |
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15:30-15:45 | Synthesis and Dispersion of P- And N-Type MWNT for Thermoelectric Cementitious Nanocomposites
Dr. Marco Liebscher, Technical University of Dresden (Germany) |
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15:45-16:15 | Coffee break | |
Thermal | ||
16:15-16:30 | Multifunctional Fibre Reinforced Composites: from Smart Out-of-Oven Manufacturing to Integrated Sensing and De-icing Capabilities
Dr. Han Zhang, QMUL (UK) |
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16:30-16:45 | Tailored Polyurethane Composite Sheets Incorporating High Nanotube Loading for Development of Multifunctional Structures and Coatings
Dr. Yadienka Martinez-Rubi, National Research Council (Canada) |
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16:45-17:00 | Graphene Related Materials for Thermally Conductive Nanocomposites. Which Type Works Best?
Prof. Alberto Fina, Politecnico Torino (Italy) |
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17:00-17:15 | Compression-enhanced Thermal Conductivity of Polymer Composites
Prof. Oren Regev, Ben-Gurion University (Israel) |
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17:15-17:30 | CNT Sea Urchins / Mat Enhanced Highly Thermal Conductive Polymer Composites
Dr. Xiao Zhang, University of Cambridge (UK) |
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17:30-17:45 | Poster Prize | |
18:00-21:00 |
Social Dinner (in the Octagon) |
Friday 19 July
Nanoparticle Dispersion: Methods, Measurement, Properties | ||
09:00-09:45 | KEYNOTE Biomimetic Nanocomposites for Energy Technologies and Meta Optics Prof. Nicholas A. Kotov, University of Michigan (USA) |
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09:45-10:00 | In-line Monitoring of Carbon Nanoparticle Epoxy Dispersion Processes
Prof. Bodo Fielder, TUHH (Germany) |
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10:00-10:15 | Three-dimensional Quantitative Mapping of Particle Concentration in Carbon Nanocomposites
Dr. Sandra Fisher, Imperial College London (UK) |
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10:15-10:30 | High Shear Mixing Processed Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Graphene Nanoplatelet-CNT Hybrid Fillers
Dr. Sergejs Gaidukovs, Riga Technical University, Riga (Latvia) |
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10:30-10:45 | Effect of Graphene Distribution on the Electrical Conductivity of Nanocomposites
Dr. Giovanni Santagiuliana, Queen Mary, University London (UK) & Nanoforce Tech. Ltd. (UK) |
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10:45-11:00 | Influence of CNT in Binary Blend of Poly(Ether-Ketone) and Poly(2,5-Benzimidazole) on Morphology, Electrical Conductivity and Mechanical Properties
Prof. Arup R. Bhattacharyya, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (India) |
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11:00-11:30 | Coffee Break | |
Surface Functionalisation | ||
11:30-12:00 | INVITED Soft Dielectric Materials for Sensing and Energy Harvesting Applications Prof. Philippe Poulin, CNRS, Bordeoux (France) |
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12:00-12:15 | A Photo-Addressable Liquid Crystalline Phase Transition in Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites
Dr. Maria Crespo, Queen Mary, University of London (UK) |
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12:15-12:30 | Tailoring The Interface Between Graphene And PMMA: PMMA Grafted Graphene As Reinforcement In PMMA Composites
Dr. Cristina Valles, University of Manchester (UK) |
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12:30-12:45 | Tissue-engineered Scaffold Consisting of Electrospun Patterned PLA-based Fibrous Membranes with Antibacterial Property and 3D-printed Skeletons with Elasticity
Dr. Xuetao Shi, NPU, Xian (China) |
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12:45-13:00 | Composites Fibres of PLA and Functionalised Few-Layer Graphene for Ligament Regeneration
Dr. Magda Silva, University of Minho (Portugal) |
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13:00-13:15 | Functionalized Graphene / Silicone Rubber Composites: Enhancing the Mechanical and Thermal Properties
Dr. Eunice Cunha, University of Manchester (UK) |
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13:15-13:30 | Effects of the Functionalisation of Flax Fibre Fabrics with Carbonaceous Particles on the Mechanical Performances of Polypropylene based Composite Laminates
Dr. Pietro Russo, National Council of Research, Pozzuoli (Italy) |
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13:30 | End |