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Introduction v

Executive Summary 1

Agenda . 9

Participants List . 13

Section 1. Sensors 19

Abstract: Nanosensors for Detection of Aquatic Toxins . 21

Robert E. Gawley

Environmental Benefits: Nanosensors for Detection of Aquatic Toxins 22

Robert E. Gawley

Abstract: Real-Time Chemical Composition Measurements of Fine and Ultrafine Airborne Particles .

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Murray V. Johnston

Environmental Benefits: Real-Time Chemical Composition Measurements of Fine and Ultrafine

Airborne Particles . 24

Murray V. Johnston

Abstract: Ultrasensitive Pathogen Quantification in Drinking Water Using Highly Piezoelectric PMN-

PT Microcantilevers 26

Wan Y. Shih, W.-H. Shih, R. Mutharasan, Y. Lee

Environmental Benefits: Ulrasensitive Pathogen Quantification in Drinking Water Using Highly

Piezoelectric PMN-PT Microcantilevers 27

Wan Y. Shih, W.-H. Shih, R. Mutharasan, Y. Lee

Abstract: A Nanocontact Sensor for Heavy Metal Ion Detection 28

Nongjian Tao

Environmental Benefits: A Nanocontact Sensor for Heavy Metal Ion Detection . 29

Nongjian Tao

Abstract: Nanostructured Porous Silicon and Luminescent Polysiloles as Chemical Sensors for

Carcinogenic Chromium(VI) and Arsenic(V) . 30

William C. Trogler, Michael J. Sailor

Environmental Benefits: Nanostructured Porous Silicon and Luminescent Polysiloles as Chemical

Sensors for Carcinogenic Chromium(VI) and Arsenic(V) . 31

William C. Trogler

Section 2. Treatment 33

Abstract: Nanoscale Biopolymers With Tunable Properties for Improved Decontamination and

Recycling of Heavy Metals . 35

Wilfred Chen, Ashok Mulchandani, Mark Matsumoto

Environmental Benefits: Nanoscale Biopolymers With Tunable Properties for Improved

Decontamination and Recycling of Heavy Metals 36

Wilfred Chen

Nanotechnology and the Environment: Applications and Implications STAR Progress Review

Workshop

Abstract: Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Studies of Transition Metal Carbide

Nanoparticles as Environmental Nanocatalysts 37

S. Ismat Shah, J.G. Chen

Environmental Benefits: Synthesis Characterization and Catalytic Studies of Transition Metal

Carbides Nanoparticles as Environmental Nanocatalysts. 38

S. Ismat Shah, J.G. Chen

Abstract: Simultaneous Environmental Monitoring and Purification Through Smart Particles 39

Wolfgang M. Sigmund, Chang-Yu Wu, David Mazyck

Environmental Benefits: Simultaneous Environmental Monitoring and Purification Through Smart

Particles 40

Wolfgang M. Sigmund, Chang-Yu Wu, David Mazyck

Section 3. Remediation 41

Abstract: Membrane-Based Nanostructured Metals for Reductive Degradation of Hazardous

Organics at Room Temperature . 43

Dibakar Bhattacharyya, Leonidas G. Bachas, Stephen M. C. Ritchie

Environmental Benefits: Membrane-Based Nanostructured Metals for Reductive Degradation of

Hazardous Organics at Room Temperature . 44

Dibakar Bhattacharyya

Abstract: Dendritic Nanoscale Chelating Agents: Synthesis, Characterization, Molecular Modeling

and Environmental Applications 45

Mamadou S. Diallo, Lajos Balogh, William A. Goddard III, James H. Johnson, Jr.

Environmental Benefits: Dendritic Nanoscale Chelating Agents: Synthesis, Characterization,

Molecular Modeling and Environmental Applications 46

Mamadou S. Diallo, Lajos Balogh, William A. Goddard III, James H. Johnson, Jr.

Abstract: Photochemical Reactivity of Ferritin for Cr(VI) Reduction 48

Daniel R. Strongin, Ivan Kim, Hazel-Ann Hosein, Trevor Douglas, Martin A. A. Schoonen

Environmental Benefits: Photochemical Reactivity of Ferritin for Cr(VI) Reduction . 49

Daniel R. Strongin

Abstract: Nanoscale Bimetallic Particles for In Situ Remediation 50

Wei-xian Zhang, Tina Masciangioli

Environmental Benefits: Nanoscale Bimetallic Particles for In Situ Remediation . 51

Wei-xian Zhang

Section 4. Other Areas . 53

Abstract: Plasmon Sensitized TiO2 Nanoparticles as a Novel Photocatalyst for Solar Applications .

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George Chumanov

Environmental Benefits: Plasmon Sensitized TiO2 Nanoparticles as a Novel Photocatalyst for Solar

Applications . 56

George Chumanov

Abstract: Development of Nanocrystalline Zeolite Materials as Environmental Catalysts: From

Environmentally Benign Synthesis to Emission Abatement . 57

Sarah C. Larsen, Vicki H. Grassian

Environmental Benefits: Development of Nanocrystalline Zeolite Materials as Environmental

Catalysts: From Environmentally Benign Synthesis to Emission Abatement . 58

Sarah C. Larsen, Vicki H. Grassian

Abstract: Ion-Induced Nucleation of Atmospheric Aerosols . 60

Peter H. McMurry, Fred Eisele

Environmental Benefits: Ion-Induced Nucleation of Atmospheric Aerosols 61

Peter H. McMurry

Abstract: Green Engineering of Dispersed Nanoparticles: Measuring and Modeling Nanoparticle

Forces . 62

Darrell Velegol, Kristen Fichthorn

Environmental Benefits: Green Engineering of Dispersed Nanoparticles: Measuring and Modeling

Nanoparticle Forces . 63

Darrell Velegol

Section 5. SBIR 65

Abstract: Development of High Surface Area Material and Filter Media 67

Jayesh Doshi

Environmental Benefits: Development of High Surface Area Material and Filter Media . 68

Jayesh Doshi

Abstract: Nanocomposite Anchored Plasticizers . 70

Andrew Myers

Environmental Benefits: Nanoparticle Anchored Plasticizers 71

Andrew Myers

Abstract: Combinatorial Screening of High-Efficiency Catalysts for Large-Scale Production of

Pyrolytic Carbon Nanotubes . 72

Xiao-Dong Xiang

Environmental Benefits: Combinatorial Screening of High-Efficiency Catalysts for Large-Scale

Production of Pyrolytic Carbon Nanotubes . 73

Xiao-Dong Xiang

Dinner Slide Presentation—Societal Implications of Nanobiotechnology 76

Debra Rolison

Index of Authors, Plenary and Dinner Speakers . 83