NASA Johnson Space Center and

Rice UniversityNanotechnology Forum

May 18, 2010

Gilruth CenterNASA Johnson Space Center

Nanotechnology Forum• We are pleased with the turnout - we have a super sampling of

Rice Nano research - 30 presentations.• We have 150 faculty doing nano research in all areas.• We see a real future for JSC - Rice cooperation in nanotechnology

research.• At Rice, we have the breadth and depth technically to serve as a

nucleus for a new nano research and development program at JSC.• At Rice, we also have the experienced leadership for helping to

develop such a program. Wade Adams and Jack Agee worked to develop the Air Force

Nanotechnology program from its inception. We have developed CONTACT and LANCER into working and productive partnerships.

Administrative Remarks

• We have two rooms for the meeting Longhorn – 49 persons Alamo – 300 persons – fixed for 200 Room at the back for discussions We encourage JSC - Rice interaction

• Lunch will be available in the Alamo Room• Our Luncheon speaker will be Wade Adams

NASA JSC - RICE NANOTECHNOLOGY FORUM SCHEDULE: SESSION 18-8:15AM Kickoff Speaker: Dr. Jack Agee Alamo Room 104SESSION 1: Nanomaterials and NanotechnologySession Chair: Edward Sosa Location: Longhorn Room 206Time Speaker Title8:15-8:45 John Hutchison & Carolyn

NicholNanotechnology and the Community: Education and Outreach

8:45-9:15 Kristen Kulinowski Handling Nanomaterials Safely: Essential Knowledge and Tools for Researchers

9:15-9:45 Doug Natelson Nanoscale Junctions for Simultaneous Electronic and Optical Studies of Single Molecules

9:45-10:00 BREAK 10:00-10:30 Ed Billups Chemistry of Carbon Nanomaterials: Water Soluble and Thermally Conductive Materials

10:30-11:00 Christy Landes Switchable Transport in Supported Polyelectrolyte Membranes

11:00-11:30 Anatoly Kolomeisky Nanocars and Molecular Rotors: What Are Fundamental Mechanisms of Motion?

11:30-12:00 Emilia Morosan Tailoring the Crystal Structure Towards Optimal Electronic and Spin Properties

12-1PM Lunch Speaker: Dr. Wade Adams Alamo Room 104SESSION 1: Power and EnergySession Chair: Edward Sosa Location: Longhorn Room 206Time Speaker Title1:00-1:30 James Tour Graphene and Silicon Nanoelectronics1:30-2:00 Robert Vajtai Graphene and Doped Graphene Growth and Applications; Nanomaterials and

Nanostructures in Energy Storage 2:00-2:30 Erik Haroz Metallic-Enriched Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Electronic Applications

2:30-2:45 BREAK 2:45-3:15 Sibani Lisa Biswal Porous Silicon as an Anode for Lithium Ion Batteries3:15-3:45 Carter Kittrell Hydrogen Storage at Room Temperature using Self-charging Nanopores; Hydrogen

Nano-battery with Carbon Nanotubes3:45-4:15 Robert Hauge Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Ultracapacitors 4:15-4:45 Enrique Barrera Lightweight Power Distribution Systems4:45-5:15 Stephan Link Energy Transport in Plasmonic Waveguides below the Diffraction Limit

NASA JSC - RICE NANOTECHNOLOGY FORUM SCHEDULE: SESSION 28-8:15AM Kickoff Speaker: Dr. Jack Agee Alamo Room 104SESSION 2: ECLSS/Life SciencesSession Chair: Eric Malroy Location: Alamo Room 104Time Speaker Title8:15-8:45 Jeffrey Hartgerink Self-Assembling Multidomain Peptide Nanofibers: Applications in Cell Scaffolding and

Drug Delivery8:45-9:15 Kate Beckingham Development of Novel Nanoprobes with Multiple Applications in Biology and Medicine

9:15-9:45 Jacob Berlin Carbon-based Nanovectors: Platforms for Targeted Drug Delivery and Oil Detection

9:45-10:00 BREAK

10:00-10:30 Jason Hafner Plasmonic Sensors and Atomic Force Microscopy in Biology and Medicine

10:30-11:00 Eugene Zubarev Covalent Functionalization of Gold Nanostructures for Biological Applications

11:00-11:30 George Bennett Antimicrobial Surfaces and Particles

11:30-12:00 Michael Wong Nanomaterials for Water Purification12-1PM Lunch Speaker: Dr. Wade Adams Alamo Room 104SESSION 2: Nanocomposites Session Chair: Mary Jane O'Rourke Location: Alamo Room 104Time Speaker Title1:00-1:30 Enrique Barrera Lightweight Multifunctional Structural Materials: Near Term and Future Systems

1:30-2:00 Satish Nagarajaiah MWCNT Based Thin Film Strain Sensor2:00-2:30 Bruce Weisman Non-contact Strain Measurements in Carbon Nanotube Composites

2:30-2:45 BREAK 2:45-3:15 Enrique Barrera Multifunctional Shielding for Future Space Systems3:15-3:45 Michael Wong Polymer/Silica Composite Hybrid Hollow Microcapsules3:45-4:15 Natnael Behabtu Scalable Processing of Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy and Aerospace Applications

4:15-4:45 Sibani Lisa Biswal Magnetic Nanoparticles Linked with DNA – Smart Materials with Tunable Stiffness

4:45-5:15 Carter Kittrell EMI Shielding using a High Frequency Litz Wire

U. S. Air Force Research Laboratory University of Texas - DallasUniversity of Texas - Austin

University of Texas - ArlingtonUniversity of Texas - Pan AmericanUniversity of Texas - Brownsville

University of HoustonRice University

CONTACTNanotechnology for the Air Force,

Aerospace, and Commerce May 2010

Jack AgeeExecutive Director, CONTACT Program

Rice University

• Accelerate tech transfer• Foster nano-based education, R&D, and

commercialization• Provide materials and devices for superior

aerospace systems for the Air Force

Primary Goals of CONTACT

• Grow intellectual and experimental centers by focusing on aerospace technology and industry

• Develop leading-edge nanotech aerospace applications faster and better through multi-institutional partnership

CONTACTProject Description

CONTACT is focused on the following areasof interest to the Air Force

and aerospace industry1. Adaptive Coatings and Surface Engineering

– Nano coatings (reduce drag, corrosion,repair cracks)– Thermal control, space environment resistant satellites– Nanoparticle enhanced composites – structures

2. Nano Energetics – High energy propellants and explosives– Use nanoparticles to control the burn rate

3. Electromagnetic Sensors – Devices for optical sensing, communications– Ultraviolet, visible, infra-red, terahertz frequencies

4. Power Generation and Storage– Solar cells, magnets, next generation batteries,

capacitors– Enable directed energy weapons, compact power

generators

LANCER:Lockheed Advanced Nanotechnology CEenter at Rice

A unique collaboration between Enterprise and Research University to expand the reach of science while extending the scope of usable technology.LANCER will support research in Nanoscale Science and Technology at Rice and accelerate the transfer of nanotechnology into Lockheed Martin’s Business Units, products and services.

Jan 06

• 3rd Week-long Short Course at Rice - October 07 – Engineering Focus• In 2008:

– One-day Intro to Nanotechnology – for managers– 2-3 Day “Deep Dives” into nano-electronics, photonics, composites

• On-site courses can be held at LM locations– Long lead times to coordinate schedules– Constraints on faculty time/teaching schedules

Lockheed Short Courses @ Rice

LANCER – Research + Additional Benefits to Lockheed Martin

• Research collaboration – extend funding access to agencies• Access to students for hire• Informal consulting by LANCER faculty• Rice will host Lockheed visitors for research purposes• Lockheed host Rice faculty/students for research purposes• Supplier and materials evaluation by LANCER• Blanket NDAs and IP agreements fast tracked• Annual technical symposium and workshop (with potential

customers/collaborators)• Forums and interactions with suppliers – e.g. Nanotube growth

workshop• LANCER expert referral service• Web-based nano-study materials• Great publicity from LANCER press releases• Sensitivity and awareness of social perception• Influence research emphasis/directions (result of much of the above)

The Potential for JSC

• Rice can help JSC formulate a program responsive to NASA JSC needs.

• Rice can be the university partner in a cooperative agreement – pursuing research of interest to JSC, collaborative with JSC where appropriate.

• With a Cooperative Agreement, JSC personnel can take advantage of Rice’s superb equipment and laboratories.

• Rice can provide educational programs for JSC personnel.• Rice can pursue research in areas of interest if JSC lacks

personnel or equipment and can help in projects at JSC.