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2017 SINGAPORE CONFERENCE

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ABSTRACT

August 21-23, 2017

Shaw Foundation Alumni House

National University of Singapore, Singapore

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Table of Contents

2017 Singapore Conference Introductions 8

Presentation Instructions 10

Keynote Speaker & Plenary Speaker Introductions 11

Brief Schedule for Conference 30

Detailed Schedule for Conference 32

Session 1

P0002: Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan/GPTMS Hydrogels by a Sol-Gel

Method

Mao-Chi Weng, Tsung-Sheng Chen and Shu-Ling Huang

34

P0004: Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Ginger Torch (Etlingera

elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm)

Tresna Lestari, Ruswanto, Tita Nofianti, Annisa Lestari, Siti Munawaroh, Hilda A

Badriah

35

P0005: Antitriglyceride Activity Test of Ethanol Extract Tamarind Leaf (Tamarindus

indica L.) against Strains Wistar Male Rats

Tita Nofianti

36

P0007: Recovery of Indium from Mobile Phone Touch Screen Using Adapted

Acidithiobacillus Ferrooxidans

Omid Rezaei, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi and Fatemeh Pourhossein

37

P0008: An Amperometric Biosensor Based on Fumarate Reductase for Enzymatic

Properties and Electrical Behavior

Yemin Yu, Yonghong Hu, Tao Li, Wenge Yang, Yuhao zhang and Renlun Deng

38

P0009: Experimental Investigation of Injection Pressure Effect on the Natural Gas

Storage in Aquifers

E. Kazemi Tooseh, A. Jafari and A. Teymouri

39

P0011: Encapsulation, Properties, and Thermal Study of Red Biocolorant from Selected

Plants Obtained through Physical Extraction

Renny Indrawati, Diah Mustika Lukitasari, Yuyun Yuniati, Heriyanto and

Leenawaty Limantara

40

P1001: Molecular Aggregate Containing both Channels and Cages via Arrays of

Metallacyclodimers and Its Molecular Recognition via Photoluminescence

Jeong Jun Lee, Daseul Lee and Ok-Sang Jung

41

P1002: Solvent Effect of Crystal Structures of Cadmium(II) Chloride Containing

Di(pyridin-4-yl)silane

Minjoo Ryu, Daye Choi and Ok-Sang Jung

42

P1003: Sandwich-shaped Zn(II) Complex Containing Tridentate Silane Ligand:

Fluorescence Quenching Effect

Sangseok Lee, Seo Young Hwang and Ok-Sang Jung

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P3003: Microencapsulation of Kabocha Pumpkin Carotenoids

Naomi M. Mulyadi, Tri D. Widyaningsih, Novita Wijayanti, Renny Indrawati,

Heriyanto and Leenawaty Limantara

44

P0014: Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of

1-Benzoyl-3-methylthiourea Derivatives

Ruswantoa, Amir M. Miftah , Daryono H. Tjahjono and Siswandonoc

45

P3004: Electro-Catalytic Behaviour of Pan-Ec-Pc-Tpai-I2 Gel Type Polymer

Electrolytes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Application

Faisal I. Chowdhury, M. U. Khandaker and A. K. Arof

46

Session 2

J0002: A Structural Mechanics Approach for the Phonon Dispersion Analysis of

Grapheme

Xiuhui Hou and Zichen Deng

47

J0005: Investigation of the Intermediate Phase of NiFe/Bi2Se3 Ferromagnet/

Topological-insulator Heterostructure

Yu-Han Huang, Shu-Jui Chang , Yu-Jun Chen, Jung-Chun-Andrew Huang and

Yuan-Chieh Tseng

49

J0007: Epitaxial GdFe0.8Ni0.2O3 Multiferroic Thin Films Grown by Radio Frequency

Sputtering System

Ming-Han Chung, Shu-Jui Chang, Yen-Ting Liu, Hsin-Yi Lee and Yuan-Chieh Tseng

50

J0009: Multiplexing of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes Sensors for Selective Water

Quality Sensing

Yaowu Zhang, Alfredo Gutierrez, Loic Loisel, Sasikumar Ramachandran,

Mallesham Godumala, Erick Merliot, Gal Zucchi and Brengre Lebental

51

J0026: Analyzing of a 2-D Magnet Array with Hexagon Magnet Based on

Superposition

Guangdou Liu, Xin Zhang, Xingping Xu and Xiaoyi Liu

52

J0031: Constitutive Modelling of Elastomer/Graphene Platelet Nanocomposites

Amir A. Abdelsalam, Sherif Araby, M.A. Hassan and A. A. El-Moneim

53

J0039: A Novel Technique for Producing Conductive Polyurethane Nanofibrous

Membrane for Flexible Electronics Applications

Ahmed Shaker Abdel Baset Ali, Ahmed Hassanin, Nageh Shaalan, Mohsen Hassan

and Ahmed Abd El-Moneim

54

J0059: An Improved Edge Detection Approach and its Application in Defect Detection

Vilas Haridas Gaidhane, Navdeep, Asha Rani and Vijander Singh

55

J2003: Spectroscopy Investigation and Energy Transfer by Lanthanide Activation in

Nanosized Bi2SiO5 Phosphor

Pushpa Kumari and Y. Dwivedi

56

J2005: Green Emitting Y4MoO9: Er3+

/Yb3+

Upconversion Phosphor for Temperature

Sensor and Optical Heater

Shriya Sinha and Kaushal Kumar

57


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Session 3

J0015: Evaluation of the Residual Stresses in 95wt% Al2O3-5wt% SiC Wear Protection

Coating using X-Ray Diffraction Technique

Adel K. Mahmoud, Zaid S. Hamoudi and Samah Rasheed

58

J0016: Sustainability Assessment of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process

Ibrahim Alkahla and Salman Pervaiz

59

J0017: Study on Service Performance of 880 MPa-grade and 980 MPa-grade Rail Steels

Min Zhu, Guang Xu, Jianhua Zhou, Ruimin Wang and Xiaolong Gan

60

J0019: Influence of Two Activation Methods in the Chemical Composition and Oxide

Layer of a Novel TiHfNb-alloy Developed for Biomedical Applications

Virginia N. Paredes M., Emiliano Salvagni and Jos Mara Manero

61

J2008: Computer Aided System for Parametric Design of Combination Die

Vishal G Naranj, H M A Hussein and S. Kumar

62

J2012: Study of Wear Performance of Deep Drawing Tooling

Vishal G Naranje, Ram Karthikeyan and Vipin Nair

63

J2009: Industrial Wastewater Treatment Using Higher Aquatic Vegetation in the Former

Mining Company of the Far Eastern Federal District

L. T. Krupskaya, V. P. Zvereva, K. E. Gula, L. P. Gul, D. A. Golubev and M. Yu.

Filatova

64

J2011: Prediction of Multi Performance Characteristics of Wire EDM Process Using

Grey ANFIS

Somasundaram Kumanan and Anish Nair

65

J0032: Investigation on Burrs in Micro Milling of Stainless Steel 310S

YUAN Meixia, LIU Shaonan, Xue Hongxi, Tang Boyan and Zhao Linlin

66

J0052: Comparison of Tool Life and Surface Roughness with MQL, Flood Cooling, and

Dry Cutting Conditions with P20 and D2 Steel

S.W.M.A.I. Senevirathne and H.K.G. Punchihewa

67

Session 4

J0003: Flame Retardancy Synergism of Zinc Borate and an Organophosphorus

Compound in Polyamide and its Composite

Osman Polat and Cevdet Kaynak

68

J0018: Effect of Commercial SiO2 and SiO2 from Rice Husk Ash Loading on

Biodegradation of Poly (Lactic Acid) and Crosslinked Poly (Lactic Acid)

Chana Prapruddivongs, Manlida Apichartsitporn and Thapanee Wongpreedee

70

J0021: Developing Silicone Rubber Nanocomposites with Much Improved Tensile &

Tear Properties

Suzhu Yu, Cheng Ning Wong and Li Zan Chan

71

J0033: Investigation of the Fatigue Crack Propagation Behaviour in the Al alloy/ Hybrid

MMC Bi-layer Material

AKM Asif Iqbal and Yoshio Arai

72

J0036: Thermal Properties of Biopolyol from Oil Palm Fruit Fibre (OPFF) Using 73


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Solvolysis Liquefaction Technique

Shaharuddin Kormin, Anika Zafiah Mohd Rus and Mohd Syafiq Mohd Azahari

J0037: Acoustic Properties of Polymer Foam Composites Blended with Different

Percentage Loadings of Natural Fiber

Muhammad Shafiq Mohd Azahari, Anika Zafiah Mohd Rus, Shaharuddin Kormin

and Muhammad Taufiq Zaliran

74

J0055: Wear Properties of 10 vol.% Silicon Carbide Particulate-Reinforced Aluminum

Composite Fabricated by Powder Injection Molding

Tapany Patcharawit, Arada Ngeekoh and Nutthita Chuankrerkkul

75

J0057: Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Porous Aluminum By Silica sand

Particles

Sunisa Khamsuk, A Joosawat, N Panomtang and K Wongtimnoi

76

J3009: Preliminary Investigation of Fabrication Composite Structures by Using Shape

Memory Alloys

Wojciech Klein and O Dudek

77

Session 5

J0014: Design and Implementation of a Cyber-Physical Production System for

Personalized Skin Care: A Microservices Approach

Michael Christian Oberle

78

J0034: Environmental Stress Crack Resistance of Virgin Geomembranes, Installed and

Exposed geomembranes by Considering Depletion Lifetime through Index Tests

Han-Yong Jeon

79

J0035: Thermal Deformation Analysis of Spliced High Energy Laser Emission Window

Xutang Liu, Diansheng Cao and Guangdou Liu

80

J0054: Energy Optimization for Efficient Transport and Processing of Coal Fly Ash

Vighnesh Prasad, Prachi Thareja and Surya Pratap Mehrotra

81

J0058: Social Aspects of Automation: Some Critical Insights

Ibrahim Nouzil, Ali Raza and Salman Pervaiz

82

J1002: Nanosheet-Structured Boron Carbon Nitride Spheres as Stable Electrocatalyst

Support for Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Fei Liu, Yaqi Ren, and Xixi Ji

83

J3004: Development of Low Temperature Spatial Atmospheric Atomic Layer

Deposition Head for Al2O3 Thin Film

Hyunbeom Kim, Mohammad Mutee ur Rehman, Jae-Wook Lee and Kyung-Hyun

Choi

84

J3007: Buildup Factor and Mechanical Properties of High-Density Cement Mixed with

Crumb Rubber and Prompt Gamma Ray Study

Pawitra Aim-O, Doonyapong Wongsawaeng, Somchai Tancharakorn and Methee

Sophon

85

J3013: The Improved Corrosion Resistance of a Zn-Al Layered Double Hydroxides

Films with Doping of Graphene Oxide

Luchun Yan, Meng Zhou, Xiaolu Pang and Kewei Gao

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J0066: Application of Porous Medium for Efficiency Improvement of a Concentrated

Solar Air Heating System

Boonrit Prasartkaew

87

Poster Session

J0004: A New Three-dimensional Manufacturing Service Composition Method under

Various Structures Using Improved Flower Pollination Algorithm

Wenyu Zhang, Yushu Yang and Shuai Zhang

88

J0010: Effect of Solvent Vapor Annealing on TiOPc Ultrathin Films and the

Application on Hybrid Solar Cells

Rongbin Ye, Koji Ohta and Mamoru Baba

89

J0011: Development of Cost Effective and Low Temperature Spatial Atmospheric

Atomic Layer Deposition System for Al2O3 Thin Film

Jae-Wook Lee, Woo-Seok Lee, Hyen-Bum Kim, Jong-Hwan Lim and Kyung-Hyun

Choi

90

J0040: Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Turbinate Mesenchymal Stem Cells in an

Injectable Hydrogel

Malgeum Kim, Seung Hun Park, Jihoon Park and Moon Suk Kim

91

J0041: Injectable Dexamethasone-loaded Microsphere/Hydrogel Combination System

for Sustained Drug Release

Jiyeon Heo, Seunghun Park, Jihoon Park and Moon Suk Kim

92

J0042: Extrusin/Injection Processing and the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of

Bamboo/Kenaf/Recycled PP Hybrid Composites

Changhun Ha, Jinsil Cheon and Donghwan Cho

93

J0043: Effect of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Composition Ratio on the Properties

of Carbon Fiber/ABS Composites Prepared Using LFT Pellets

Hee Sook Lee and Donghwan Cho

94

J0044: Preparation of Crosslinked Polyester Copolymers with Ionic Functional Groups

by Electrostatic Interaction

Hye Yun Lee, Ji Hoon Park, Hai Bang Lee and Moon Suk Kim

95

J0045: Effects of MWCNT on the Frictional and Mechanical Properties of Single-Plied

Carbon Fabric/Phenolic Composites

Jinsil Cheon, Dongkyu Lee, Heesook Lee, Changhun Ha, Jae Kyu Cho and

Donghwan Cho

96

J0046: Characterization of Chopped Carbon Fiber/ABS Composites Containing

MWCNT Prepared by Extrusion and Injection Molding Processes

Dongkyu Lee and Donghwan Cho

97

J2004: Influence of Cryogenic Cooling Rate on Mechanical Properties of Tool Steels

Gedalya Mazor, Itzhak Ladizhensky and Alex Shapiro

98

J3006: Segmented Highly Branched Polymer-peptide Conjugates as 19

F MRI Agent for

Cancer Specific Targeting

Laila Alhaidari and Seb Spain

99

J3011: The Analysis of Anti-fouling Properties According to the Annealing Temperature 100


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Bowen Shan, Byeong Chul Lee, Jong Kug Park, Hyunil Kang and Wonseok Choi

J3012: Properties of Carbon Nanowalls According to the Thin Film Deposition

Hyunil Kang, Jong Kug Park, Seok Hun Kwon, Hyun-Suk Hwang and Wonseok Choi

101

J3014: Artificial Light Harvesting System Carried by Micelles

Samira Hussein and Lance Twyman

102

P0008: An Amperometric Biosensor Based on Fumarate Reductase for Enzymatic

Properties and Electrical Behavior


103

One Day Visit & Tour 104

Conference Venue 106

Note 108

Feedback Information 115


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2017 Singapore Conference Introductions Welcome to CMS-CBEES 2017 conference in Singapore. The conference is held annually with high quality. The objective of the Singapore conference is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing & Advances in Biology and Chemistry.

2017 International Conference on Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing (ICMIM 2017)

Papers will be published in:

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (ISSN:

1757-899X), which is indexed by EI Compendex, Scopus, Thomson Reuters

(WoS), Inspec, et al.

Conference website and email: http://www.icmim.org/; [email protected]

2017 4th International Conference on Advances in Biology and Chemistry (ICABC 2017)

Papers will be published in one of the following journals:

International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics (IJBBB,

ISSN: 2010-3638), which will be indexed by Electronic Journals Library,

Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS), Engineering & Technology Digital Library,

Google Scholar, and ProQuest.

International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Applications (IJCEA,

ISSN:2010-0221), which will be indexed by Chemical Abstracts Services

(CAS), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, CABI, DOAJ, Electronic Journals

Library, Google Scholar, Engineering & Technology Digital Library, ProQuest

and Crossref.

Conference website and email: http://www.icabc.org/; [email protected]


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CMS Mission

The mission of HKCBEES Chemistry and Materials Society (CMS) is to meet the engineers and the scholars in the Chemistry and Materials discipline. CMS offers a platform for them to communicate and exchange idea. HKCBEES Chemistry and Materials Society hold annually scheduled conferences and workshops on the Chemistry and Materials related topics, it serves as a forum for idea exchange, networking, information sharing and problem solving for the Chemistry and Materials community. HKCBEES Chemistry and Materials Society play an important role in the academic community.

About HKCBEES

The Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (HKCBEES) was founded in 2007. It is an independent and scientific research and development organization. The Service can be traced back to the first work in 1999.

HKCBEES plays an influential role in promoting developments in Chemical, Biological & Environmental Theory and Applications in a wide range of ways. The mission of HKCBEES is to foster and conduct collaborative interdisciplinary research in state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies within its areas of expertise.

Good news! To join in HKCBEES member is free now. Please check the information on the website: http://www.cbees.org/list-33-1.html if you are interested in. Any question regarding to membership, please feel free to contact [email protected].

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Presentation Instructions

Instructions for Oral Presentations

Devices Provided by the Conference Organizer:

Laptop Computer (MS Windows Operating System with MS PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

Reader)

Digital Projectors and Screen

Laser Sticks

Materials Provided by the Presenters:

PowerPoint or PDF Files (Files should be copied to the Conference laptop at the beginning of

each Session.)

Duration of each Presentation (Tentatively):

Regular Oral Presentation: about 12 Minutes of Presentation and 3 Minutes of Question and

Answer

Keynote Speech: about 30 Minutes of Presentation and 5 Minutes of Question and Answer

Plenary Speech: about 20 Minutes of Presentation and 5 Minutes of Question and Answer

Invited Speech: about 15 Minutes of Presentation and 5 Minutes of Question and Answer

We would appreciate if all presenters can adhere strictly to this time limit.

Instructions for Poster Presentations

Materials Provided by the Conference Organizer:

The place to put poster

Materials Provided by the Presenters:

Home-made Posters

Maximum poster size is A1

Load Capacity: Holds up to 0.5 kg

Best Presentation Award One Best Oral Presentation will be selected from each presentation session, and the

Certificate for Best Oral Presentation will be awarded at the end of each session on August 21

and 22, 2017.

Dress Code Please wear formal clothes or national representative of clothing.


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Keynote Speaker & Plenary Speaker

Introductions

Keynote Speaker I

Prof. Shen-Ming Chen

National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

Dr. Shen-Ming Chen (h-index > 60) received his PhD degrees in chemistry from National Taiwan

University, Taipei, Taiwan. He was a visiting postdoctoral fellow with the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry,

Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany in 1997. He joined Department of

Chemical Engineering, National Taipei Institute of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan in 1985. He had been an

associate professor of Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taipei Institute of Technology, Taipei,

Taiwan from 1991 to 1997. Since August 1997, he has been a full professor of Department of Chemical

Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology. He has been the Dean (Curator)

of library, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan from 2000 to 2006 and the Director of

Extracurricular Activity, office of student affairs, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan from

1995 to 2000.

Prof. Shen-Ming Chen has published over 500 research and review papers in internationalSCI journals.

Some of their papers have been selected as the most cited papers in theJournal of Electroanalytical

Chemistry and Biosensor & Bioelectronics. He received threetimes Distinguish Professor awards. He also

received three times Outstanding Research Award from National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan.

He have edited or attended two books for NOVA publications titled Nanostructured Materials for

Electrochemical Biosensors and Biosensors: Properties, Materials and Applications and contributed four

book chapters.

His research interest includes nanocomposites, bionanomaterials, bionanotechnology, electrochemical

biosensor, biosensors, bioelectrochemistry,, chemical materials, electroanalytical Chemistry,

electrocatalysis and electroanalysis, photoelectrochemistry, metalloproteins, metalloporphyrins,

nanotechnology, spectroscopic techniques, scanning probe techniques, quartz crystal microbalance,

materials research, fuel cells, solar cell and photovoltaic cells.


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Topic: Electrochemistry, Biosensors and Nanotechnology: Advances and Relevance

Shen-Ming Chen

Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of

Technology, Taiwan

Abstract- We investigated the direct electrochemistry of glucose oxidase (GOx) and

cholesterol oxidase (ChOx) at multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) modified electrode.

GOx was covalently immobilized onto MWCNT modified GCE through the well known

glutaraldehyde (GAD) chemistry displayed. A cholesterol biosensor of ChOx/MWCNT

containing MWCNTs and ChOx has been synthesized on electrode. The electrocatalytic

responses of ChOx/MWCNTs film were investigated with various analytes by cyclic

voltammetry (CVs) and amperometry (AMP). The ChOx/MWCNTs/GCE has electrocatalytic

active response to cholesterol. We also immobilized poly(neutral red) (PNR) and flavin

adenine dinucleotide (FAD) hybrid film (PNR/FAD) by electrochemical methods. The

PNR/FAD hybrid film can be easily prepared on electrode surface involving

electropolymerization of neutral red (NR) monomers and the electrostatic interaction between

the positively charged PNR and the negatively charged FAD. Particularly, the PNR/FAD

hybrid film has potential to replace some hemoproteins to be a cathode of biofuel cells and

provide the biosensing system for glucose and ethanol. Bimetallic hybrid film, PtAu was

synthesized by the electrochemical deposition of Pt and Au nanoparticles with L-Cysteine on

glassy carbon electrode. The Au and Pt particle size range was 50-80 nm and 200-300 nm

respectively. The electrochemical studies of the film has been studied for the determination of

dopamine, ascorbic acid and uric acid both individually and simultaneous determination in a

mixture of these species. The PtAu hybrid film modified electrode showed good sensitivity and

stability. The MWCNTs/GOx film modified GCE effectively exhibits the electro oxidation

signals for the detection of glucose. MWCNTs provided large surface area for GOx base on

modified electrode. The cyclic voltammetry (CVs) has been used for the measurement of

electroanalytical properties of analytes by means of modified electrodes. The power densities

of glucose biofuel cell based on the MWCNTs/GOx electrode was determined. Reduction of

dioxygen catalyzed by Laccase was studied at platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) modified

electrodes. PtNPs with Laccase are directly fabricated on electrodes. The PtNPs/Laccase

modified GCE effectively exhibits the electroreduction signals for the detection of oxygen.

PtNPs provided large surface area for Laccase base on modified electrode. The PtNPs present

on the electrode provided electrical connectivity between the electrode and the enzyme active

sites. The power densities of biofuel cell was determined. The biofuel cell showed highly

stable output in long-term performance.

Recently, many investigations have been carried out for the fabrication of chemically

modified electrodes on the use of micro and nanocomposites for different applications.

Possibly nanomaterials modified electrodes are emerging as a real candidate for verity of

potential applications due to its high surface area and biocompatibility along with better

antifouling ability. The emerging applications of modified electrodes are in the fabrication of

devices for biosensors and environmental sensors. Since, the environmental pollution has


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become a worldwide problem and the wastewater from the industries contains many organic

pollutants and heavy metal ions which cause serious effect on the environment. Hence, we

have prepared different chemically modified electrodes on the use of micro and nanomaterials

for electrochemical sensing of biomolecules and environmental pollutants. For instance, the

-cyclodextrin entrapped graphite modified screen printed carbon electrode (SPCE) can

selectively detect the dopamine (DA) with the low limit of detection (LOD) of 11 nM.1 The

biomass-derived activated carbons, fullerene-C60/Pd nanoparticles and fullerene C60

wrapped graphene oxide composite modified electrodes show the LOD of 4.5 5.6 and 8 nM,

respectively for DA.24 The aforementioned modified electrodes can detect the DA in the

real samples such as snail hemolymph, human blood serum, rat brain solution and commercial

DA injection samples.


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Keynote Speaker II

Assoc. Prof. GAUTAM SETHI


After completion of his postdoctoral training at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer

Center, Dr. Gautam Sethi joined Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of

Medicine, National University of Singapore in 2008 as an Assistant Professor and was

promoted to Associate Professor in 2015. The focus of his research over the past few years

has been to elucidate the mechanism (s) of activation of oncogenic transcription factors such

as NF-kB/STAT3 by carcinogens and inflammatory agents and the identification of novel

inhibitors of these proteins for prevention of and therapy for cancer. The findings of his

research work have so far resulted in more than two hundred scientific publications in high

impact factor peer reviewed journals (with h index = 67) and several international awards. He

currently serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS, editorial board member of Scientific

Reports, Pharmacological Research, Frontiers in Pharmacology, Frontiers in Oncology, and

ad-hoc reviewer for several prestigious international journals.


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Topic: Potential Therapeutic Application of Tocotreinols for Cancer Treatment

Gautam Sethi


Abstract- Gamma-tocotrienol, a member of Vitamin E superfamily has attracted great

attention of late for its anti-proliferative and anti-carcinogenic potential against different

cancers. For example, our group has recently reported that anti-proliferative and

chemosensitizing effects of g-tocotrienol are associated with its ability to suppress activation

of signal transducers and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), a pro-inflammatory

transcription factor that plays a pivotal role in the survival, proliferation, angiogenesis and

chemoresistance of hepatocellular carcinoma. However, the potential of gamma-tocotrienol to

overcome chemoresistance in gastric cancer, which is one of the deadliest cancers in

Asia-pacific region, has never been explored before. Hence, we investigated the efficacy of

gamma-tocotrienol in combination with capecitabine to modulate tumor growth and survival

in xenograft mouse model. Gamma-tocotrienol also inhibited expression of various oncogenic

proteins, induced PARP cleavage and inhibited NF-B activation in gastric cancer cells. In

vivo studies using xenograft model of human gastric cancer demonstrated that

gamma-tocotrienol alone suppressed tumor growth and this effect was further potentiated in

conjunction with capecitabine. As compared to the vehicle control, gamma-tocotrienol further

suppressed the NF-B activation and expression of cyclin D1, COX-2, ICAM-1, MMP-9 and

survivin in tumor tissues obtained from treatment groups. Additionally we noted, that gamma

tocotrienol can function as a potent inhibitor of angigogenesis in both HUVEC and HCC cells.

Overall our results suggest for the first time that gamma-tocotrienol can potentiate the effects

of chemotherapy through modulation of multiple biomarkers of proliferation, and

angiogenesis in diverse cancers.


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Keynote Speaker III

Prof. Kien Wen Sun

National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Dr. Kien Wen Sun was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He holds a PhD from the Department of

Electrical Engineering at Princeton University in New Jersey, United States. From 1995-2000,

he was on the faculty of the Electronic Engineering at Feng Chia University, Taiwan. He

jointed the faculty of Department of Physics as a professor at National Dong Hwa University,

Hualien, Taiwan, from 2000-2005. Since year 2005, he became a professor of Department of

Applied Chemistry at National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan. During his

sabbatical in 2012, he was a visiting professor at Department of Electrical and Computer

Engineering of University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Sun was appointed as the Department

Chair of Applied Chemistry at NCTU from 2012-2014. He is also currently a Joint

Appointment Professor at Department of Elecronics Engineering and the Director of the

Center of Nano Science and Technology at National Chiao Tung University. His research

interests include femtosecond laser and laser spectroscopy in III-V compound semiconductors,

spintronics, nanoimprint, nanolithography, nanoelectronics, nanodiamonds, thermal transport

in nanostructures, organic/inorganic solar cells, and chemical sensor technology. He has

published more than 100 journal papers in above research fields. He was awarded for the Prof.

Rudolph A. Marcus Award 2016 by Publishing Division of Cognizure and LOGNOR. He has

served as reviewers and editorial board members for numerous high-impact international

journals. He is now a senior editor of Science Advances Today and a Fellow Member for

Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (HKCBEES).


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Topic: A Review on Biological and Chemical Applications of Diamond Nanomaterials

Kien Wen Sun


Abstract- Among the carbon based nanomaterials, diamond is known to be an outstanding

material in terms of superior hardness and Youngs modulus, biocompatibility, optical and

chemical properties. The nitrogen vacancy (NV-) color centers of nanodiamond lead the

specific role in recent bio-imaging and biosensor studies. On the other hand, diamond

nanoparticles can also act as an important carrier in many delivery systems. Furthermore, due

to their outstanding opto-electronic and mechanical properties diamond nanoparticles (DNDs)

have also grown its -state-of-the-art- platform in many emerging applications such as catalysis,

energy transfer, semiconductors, solar energy conversion, chromatography and AFM Tips.

This presentation outlined the important potential applications of the diamond nanomaterials.


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Keynote Speaker IV

Prof. Jun Ding


Dr. Jun DING obtained his Diplom Physics from University of Wuppertal in 1986, and PhD

degree from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany in 1990. He has been working on magnetic

and nanostructured materials for more than 25 years. He is currently working as Professor at

Department of Materials Science & Engineering, National University of Singapore. He has

published over 350 journal papers with a total citation > 9000 and H-Index = 52.

Research Interests

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Recently, Prof Ding Juns research has been

concentrated on additive manufacturing. His research has been focused on the development of

starting mateirals for fabrication of multi-functioanal devices/structures of metal, ceramics,

polymer and composite.

Nanomagnetics/spintronics and their applications: Prof Ding Jun has been working in the area

of nanomagnetics and spintronics for many years. Recently, he has paid a particular attention

on these materials and devices in different applications, including spintronic structures in

information storage, nanoparticles in biomedical and environmental applications, magnetic

sensors, magnetic energy harvesters and metamaterials. 3D printing will be used in the device

fabrication.


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Topic: Functional Structures by Additive Manufacturing and Their Applications

Jun DING

Department of Materials Science & Engineering


Abstract- Recently, our research work has been extended into the area of additive

manufacturing (3D printing) which fabricates structures through a unique approach

layer-by-layer formation. Additive manufacturing has attracted a significant attention

because of its great potential in engineering applications, particularly for fabrication of

components with complex geometries and interior structures. 316L stainless steel microlatties

and micromeshes have been studied as electrode for water splitting. Compared to metal

forms, these cellular structures made by selective laser melting have shown excellent

mechanical and electrochemical properties. We have investigated to use micorlattices and

micromeshes in removal of heavy metal ions. 316L stainless steel meshes have shown great

potential for electrochemical winning of heavy metal ions, particularly after surface coating of

graphene. We have developed a novel magnetic filter based on micormeshes of

softmagnetic ferrite. Together with quasi-superparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles, the

system has been demonstrated as an effective separator for heavy metal ions from

contaminated water under a very low magnetic field (well below 1000 Oe). In addition,

magnetic filters and magnetic particles can be easily recovered and regenerated for re-use, so

that second pollution can be avoided.


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Keynote Speaker V

Prof. Yoshihiro Sugi

Gifu University, Japan

Dr. Yoshihiro Sugi was born in Japan and obtained both his Master in Engineering and PhD

from Tohoku University, Japan. He was in National Institute of Material Chemical Research

from 1971 to 1994 and worked as a Professor of Chemistry in the Engineering Faculty at Gifu

University from 1994 to 2009. He joined National Chemical Laboratory, Japan, where he

worked till 1995. Professor Sugi joined Prof. Ajayan Vinus research group as a Visiting

Professor at AIBN (Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology).

Research Interests

Synthesis, characterisation and application of micro- and meso-porous materials as catalyst

for organic reactions.


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Topic: Zeolite as Molecular Reactor. The Isopropylation of Biphenyl over H-Mordenite

Yoshihiro Sugi, Stalin Joseph, Kavitha Ramadass, and Ajayan Vinu


Abstract- These instructions give you guidelines for preparing pa H-Mordenite (MOR), with

dealumination, only worked as molecular reactor for the selective formation of the least bulky

4,4-diisopropylbiphenyl (4,4-DIPB) in the isopropylation of biphenyl (BP) among

12-membered zeolites. 4,4-DIPB formed selectively through 4-isopropylbiphenyl (4-IPBP),

the least bulky among IPBP isomers, due to the differentiation from the other bulky isomers

by the MOR channels. The formation of 4,4-DIPB occurred in the channels: the channels

selectively allow the transition state to 4,4-DIPB from 4-IPBP due to their steric restriction.

The decreases of the selectivities for 4,4-DIPB occurred at high temperatures and/or by using

large amounts of the catalysts: these are due to the isomerization of 4,4-DIPB, once formed

in the channels, to 3,4- and 3,3-DIPB at the external acid sites. Y-zeolitre (FAU) and

Zeolite- (BEA) have the wide channels to accommodate the bulkier isomers, which allow the

transition states to bulkier isomers with 2- and 3-isopropyl moieties: they worked under

kinetic and/or thermodynamic controls.


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Keynote Speaker VI

Prof. Lei Jiang

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Dr. Lei Jiang received his B.S. degree in solid state physics (1987), and M.S. degree in physical chemistry

(1990) from Jilin University in China. From 1992 to 1994, he studied in the University of Tokyo in Japan

as a China-Japan joint course Ph.D. student and received his Ph.D. degree from Jilin University of China

with Prof. Tiejin Li. Then, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow in Prof. Akira Fujishimas group in the

University of Tokyo. In 1996, he worked as researcher in Kanagawa Academy of Sciences and Technology,

Prof. Hashimotos project. In 1999, he joined Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

In 2015, he moved to the Technoligical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, CAS. Since 2008, he also

served as the dean of School of Chemistry and Environment in Beihang University. He was elected as

members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and The World Academy of Sciences in 2009 and 2012. In

2016, he also elected as a foreign member of the US National Academy of Engineering.

Research Interests

1. Structural Effect on Wettabilitys of Natural Materials

To reveal the relationship between the special wettability and the unique micro- or nanostructures of

organism surfaces in nature (lotus leaves, rice leaves, water-striders legs, cicada wings, butterfly wings, et

al.).

2. Design and Fabrication of Bio-Inspired Surfaces with Special Wettability To construct hierarchical

micro- and nanostructures through physical or chemical method, and adjust the surface free energy, reach

the special wettability (superhydrophilicity, superoleophilicity, superhydrophobicity, or superoleophobicity).

3. Bio-Inspired, Smart Interfacial Materials

To focus on the design and fabrication of smart interfacial materials (thermo-, photo-, electro-, pH-,

solvent-, or stress-responsive, et al). For example, under certain circumstances, a surface wettability can

switch between superhydrophilicity and superhydrophobicity, just like in Chinese ancient Taiji philosophy

that Yin and Yang, the two opposing fundamental properties of nature, are switchable.

4. Ion Channels

To construct responsive nanopore channels and nanocompartment through the assembly of functional DNA

molecules. This may be used to develop remotely tunable controlled release of small molecules through

DNA channels, which has great potential in drug delivery and nanomedicine.


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Topic: Smart Interfacial Materials from Super-Wettability to Binary Cooperative

Complementary Systems

Lei Jiang

Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

School of Chemistry and Environment, Beihang University, China

Abstract- Learning from nature and based on lotus leaves and fish scale, we developed

super-wettability system: superhydrophobic, superoleophobic, superhydrophilic,

superoleophilic surfaces in air and superoleophobic, superareophobic, superoleophilic,

superareophilic surfaces under water. Further, we fabricated artificial materials with smart

switchable super-wettability, i.e., nature-inspired binary cooperative complementary

nanomaterials (BCCNMs) that consisting of two components with entirely opposite

physiochemical properties at the nanoscale, are presented as a novel concept for the building

of promising materials.

The smart super-wettability system has great applications in various fields, such as

self-cleaning glasses, water/oil separation, anti-biofouling interfaces, and water collection

system.

The concept of BCCNMs was further extended into 1D system. Energy conversion systems

that based on artificial ion channels have been fabricated. Also, we discovered the spider

silks and cactus's amazing water collection and transportation capability, and based on these

nature systems, artificial water collection fibers and oil/water separation system have been

designed successfully.

Learning from nature, the constructed smart multiscale interfacial materials system not only

has new applications, but also presents new knowledge: Super wettability based chemistry

including basic chemical reactions, crystallization, nanofabrication arrays such as small

molecule, polymer, nanoparticles, and so on.


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Keynote Speaker VII

Assoc. Prof. Pan Jisheng

Institute of Materials Research and Engineering/ National University of Singapore (NUS),

Singapore

Dr. Jisheng Pan received his B. Sc in Physics from Zhejiang University in 1985 and his M. Sc in Nuclear

Physics in 1988 from Shanghai Institute of applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he

worked for 6 years in nuclear technology. He graduated in 1998 with his PhD in surface science from

National University of Singapore. Currently, he is a senior scientist and photoemission spectroscopy (PES)

group leader in Institute of Materials Research & Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and

Research (A*Star), Singapore. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Physics,

National University of Singapore. His areas of research interest are photoemission technique development,

2D materials for nanodevice application, surface nanostructure formation, characterization and application

on catalysis, growth and characterization of thin films for microelectronic device fabrication, Ion beam

pattern of semiconductor surfaces. Dr. Pan has authored or co-authored more than 250 refereed journal

articles, one patent, two know-hows and given more than 80 presentations at international conferences. He

has also provided surface analysis and consulting service to many local and international companies in

Singapore. In the past 10 years his research team has studied many material system interfaces such as

metal/semiconductor, semiconductor/semiconductor, high-k insulator/semiconductor using PES technique.

In addition, His team developed various models for different interfaces to eliminate possible photoemission

charge effect in affecting the data analysis to obtain accurate band alignment information. The knowledge

in this area can significantly contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms governing the properties of

semiconductor interface. Dr. Pan has received many awards including achievement award from A*Star

Aerospace Programme, 2015; Assessor Award (Silver) from Singapore Accreditation Council, 2015; Best

of session paper accreditation at Semicon West Exhibition (San Jose, USA) in 2002; the Natural Science

Award of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1991. He is a technical assessor of Singapore Accreditation

Council (SAC); a technical committee member of ISO/TC 201 surface chemical analysis, Singapore; an

associate editor of Surface and Interface Analysis; an editorial board member of Journal of Spectroscopy.

He is also a member of many professional societies such as AVS (USA), MRS (Singapore), IPS (Singapore)

and NSC (China).

Research Interests

2D materials for nanodevice application, Surface nanostructure growth and characterization, Growth and

characterization of thin film for microelectronic device fabrication, Low energy ion beam modification and

patterning of semiconductor and polymer surfaces, Gas absorption on metal and semiconductor single

crystals as well as on surfaces of catalyst, Industry surface analysis and consulting service.


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Topic: Surface and Interface Studies of Nanostructured Materials by X-ray Photoemission

Spectroscopy (XPS)

J. S. Pan

Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology

and Research), Singapore

Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, Singapore

Abstract- It is well known that XPS is a very powerful tool for understanding the nature of

solid surfaces. Although advances in existing and newly developing tool with high spatial

resolution receive a good deal of press if they improve the analysis quality of individual

nanosized features of materials. XPS is an important, established and frequently essential tool

for understanding several important aspects of nanostructured natural that cannot easily be

obtained using other techniques. However, the question of how the nanosized sample features

impact XPS data have been heavily debated in the scientific community, which limits its

application in characterization of nanostructured materials. For example, there is consistent

observation of cluster-size-dependent binding energy (BE) shifts. But there is substantial

disagreement over the assignment of these shifts to initial or final state effects. As a result, the

measured PES data cant directly match to the electronic property of clusters because among

the initial and final state effects, only the initial state effect involves information of changes in

the electronic structure before photoemission, and hence is directly related to nanostructured

material properties and is relevant for understanding other chemical process and reactions. In

the first part of the presentation, I will talk to you some general information about XPS. The

issues raised specifically for XPS analysis of nanostructured materials and some limitations

will be discussed in second part. Finally, I will provide you some examples of application of

XPS to study nanostructured materials (nanolayers and nanoparticles).


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Plenary Speaker

Assoc. Prof. Md. Eaqub Ali

University of Malaya, Malaysia

Dr. Md. Eaqub Ali is an Associate Professor of Nanobiotechnology in the University of

Malaya. He received his BSc (Biochemistry) from Dhaka University, MSc (Chemistry) from

Concordia University and PhD (Nanobiotechnology) from University Malaysia Perlis. His

outstanding contributions include CNT and Graphene Hybrids for Water Purification and

Multicomponent Systems for Food Security Detection. Dr. Ali has produced 2 patents, 125

journal papers, 40 conference papers, 2 key notes and 18 invited lectures. He also won

prestigious Atlas Award in 2015 from Elsevier for ground breaking research on desalination

technology (Atlas Award: Quenching the world's thirst for seawater Elsevier:

https://www.elsevier.com/connect/atlas-award-quenching-the-worlds-thirst-for-seawater) and

ACS PressPacs in 2016 from the American Chemical Society for outstanding research on

food fraud detection (Frankfurter fraud: Finding out what's in your hot dog American

Chemical Society: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/

presspacs/2016/acs-presspac-august-10-2016/frankfurter-fraud-finding-out-whats-in-your-hot-

dog.html). Dr. Ali also received many regional and national level awards such as BioMalaysia

Gold and Silver Awards for 2011 and 2012. He is a member of the Royal Society of

Chemistry, International Association for Food Protection, AOAC International, Malaysian

Institute of Chemistry and Malaysian Nanotechnology Association.


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Topic: Multicomponent Systems for Food and Water Security: Making a Difference and

Global Impact through Need Based Research

Md. Eaqub Ali


Abstract- Many scientists do research but very few of them get recognized. Novelty is an

important issue in scientific publications but it may not necessarily address the needs that we

really needs. You might be successful in publishing in high impact journals but it does not

warrant that it will make you known. You might have good citations but it may not make you

the headline in Worlds News. In fact, research that does not address needs and does not have

applications in real-world do not have merit of making you known. The bottom line of

recognition is how your research is going to address the needs of the real-world problems.

Water and Food are two fundamental needs of not only human but also all the living beings on

this beautiful planet. Global warming and money first pursuits are increasingly putting our

water and food security at the riskier boundaries. This lecture will describe a multicomponent

system that can ensure better security and safety standard of the water and food that are the

blood line of our health and economic security. These researches have already impacted the

world and we were awarded Elseviers Atlas in 2015 for ground breaking work on water

security and ACS PressPac 2016 for food fraud detection.


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Invited Speaker

Assoc. Prof. HAJIME HIRAO

City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. Hajime Hirao received his BEng and MEng degrees from Kyoto University and his PhD

from The University of Tokyo. He underwent his postdoc training at The Hebrew University

of Jerusalem, Emory University, and Kyoto University. Prior to that, he worked for three

years on computer-assisted drug design at the Novartis institute in Japan. Before joining City

University of Hong Kong, he worked as faculty at Nanyang Technological University in

Singapore. Over the years, he has been interested in computational and theoretical aspects of

chemistry, especially chemical reactions. One of the major goals of his research is to figure

out how difficult chemical transformations can be achieved using simple catalytic platforms

built from earth-abundant elements.

Dr. Hiraos research applies quantum chemistry, multiscale models, and many other

computational chemistry techniques to a variety of complex molecular systems of practical

importance such as transition-metal catalysts, metalloenzymes, drugs/drug targets, porous

materials, and nanomaterials. Using computational approaches and often with experimental

collaborators, his group seeks to derive key insights into chemical reaction mechanisms and

bonding patterns of complex molecules, with the ultimate aim of designing new functional

molecules and materials. He is also interested in developing new concepts and computational

methods that may enhance our understanding of chemistry or improve the efficiency of

computational analyses.


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Topic: Computational Studies of Chemical Reactions on Biological and Non-biological

Catalytic Platforms

HAJIME HIRAO


Abstract- The physical principles used in computational chemistry underlie all branches of

chemistry; as such, computational chemistry has unlimited potential to contribute to the

advancement of fundamental chemistry in every different subdiscipline as well as to finding

solutions to critical challenges that humankind faces today, such as healthcare and

energy/environmental issues. With this in mind, our computational exploration of chemistry

applies quantum chemistry, multiscale QM/MM and QM/QM approaches, and many other

advanced computational chemistry techniques to a broad range of complex molecular systems

such as metalloenzymes, transition-metal catalysts, drugs/drug targets, metal-organic

frameworks (MOFs), and nanomaterials. In particular, using computational approaches and

often with experimental collaborators, we seek to derive information about chemical reaction

mechanisms and bonding patterns of these complex molecules. We are also developing

efficient computational methods and algorithms, in the hope that our new computational

methods will expand the capability of computational chemistry and thereby enable one to

simulate the behavior of complex molecular systems with higher reliability and predictability

in the future.


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Brief Schedule for Conference

Day 1

August 21, 2017 (Monday) 9:00~18:30

Venue: Basil (Level 2)

Arrival Registration, Keynote Speeches, Plenary Speech, Invited Speech and

Conference Presentations

Registration

Venue: Outside of the Basil (Level 2)

Arrival Registration 9:00~18:00

Afternoon Conference


Keynote Speech I 13:00~13:35

Prof. Shen-Ming Chen, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

Plenary Speech 13:35~14:00

Assoc. Prof. Md. Eaqub Ali, University of Malaya, Malaysia

Invited Speech 14:00~14:20

Assoc. Prof. HAJIME HIRAO, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Coffee Break & Group Photo Taking 14:20~14:40

Keynote Speech II 14:40~15:15

Assoc. Prof. GAUTAM SETHI, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Session 1: 15:15~18:30

13 presentations-Topic: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Day 2

August 22, 2017 (Tuesday) 8:35~18:20

Venue: Clove & Lemongrass (Level 2)

Arrival Registration, Keynote Speeches and Conference Presentations

Morning Conference


Opening Remark 8:35~8:40

Assoc. Prof. Pan Jisheng, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering/


Keynote Speech III 8:40~9:15

Prof. Kien Wen Sun, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Keynote Speech IV 9:15~9:50

Prof. Jun Ding, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Coffee Break & Group Photo Taking 9:50~10:15


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Day 2

Keynote Speech V 10:15~10:50

Prof. Yoshihiro Sugi, Professor Emeritus, Gifu University, Japan

Keynote Speech VI 10:50~11:25

Prof. Lei Jiang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Keynote Speech VII 11:25~12:00

Assoc. Prof. Pan Jisheng, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering/


Lunch: 12:00~13:00 Venue: KENT RIDGE GUILD HOUSE

Afternoon Conference

Session 2: 13:00~15:30

Venue: Clove

10 presentations-Topic: Materials

Physics and Computational Materials

Science

Session 3: 13:00~15:30

Venue: Lemongrass

10 presentations-Topic: Material

Processing and Surface Treatment

Coffee Break: 15:30~15:50

Session 4: 15:50~18:05

Venue: Clove

9 presentations-Topic: Polymers and

Composites

Session 5: 15:50~18:20

Venue: Lemongrass

10 presentations-Topic: Materials

Science and Manufacturing

Engineering

Poster session 9:00~18:20 Venue: Clove & Lemongrass

Dinner: 18:30 Venue: KENT RIDGE GUILD HOUSE

Day 3 August 23, 2017 (Wednesday) 9:30~17:00 Academic Visit

Tip: Please arrive at the Conference Room 10 minutes before the session begins, and upload

PPT/ PDF file into the conference laptop.


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Detailed Schedule for Conference

August 21, 2017 (Monday)

Venue: Outside of the Basil (Level 2)

9:00~18:00 Arrival and Registration

Note: (1) The registration can also be done at any time during the conference.

(2) The organizer doesnt provide accommodation, and we suggest you make an early reservation.

(3) One Best Oral Presentation will be selected from each oral presentation session. The Certificates

for Best Oral Presentation will be awarded at the end of each session on August 21 and 22, 2017.

August 21, 2017 (Monday)


13:00~13:35

Keynote Speech I

Prof. Shen-Ming Chen

National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

Topic: Electrochemistry, Biosensors and Nanotechnology: Advances and

Relevance

13:35~14:00

Plenary Speech

Assoc. Prof. Md. Eaqub Ali


Topic: Multicomponent Systems for Food and Water Security: Making a

Difference and Global Impact through Need Based Research

14:00~14:20

Invited Speech

Assoc. Prof. HAJIME HIRAO


Topic: Computational Studies of Chemical Reactions on Biological and

Non-biological Catalytic Platforms

14:20~14:40 Coffee Break & Group Photo Taking

14:40~15:15

Keynote Speech II

Assoc. Prof. GAUTAM SETHI


Topic: Potential Therapeutic Application of Tocotreinols for Cancer Treatment

15:15~18:30 Session 1: 13 presentations-Topic: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering


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August 22 2017 (Tuesday)


8:35~8:40

Opening Remark


Institute of Materials Research and Engineering/ National University of Singapore, Singapore

8:40~9:15

Keynote Speech III

Prof. Kien Wen Sun


Topic: A Review on Biological and Chemical Applications of Diamond

Nanomaterials

9:15~9:50

Keynote Speech IV

Prof. Jun Ding


Topic: Functional Structures by Additive Manufacturing and Their Applications

9:50~10:15 Coffee Break & Group Photo Taking

10:15~10:50

Keynote Speech V

Prof. Yoshihiro Sugi


Topic: Zeolite as Molecular Reactor. The Isopropylation of Biphenyl over

H-Mordenite

10:50~11:25

Keynote Speech VI

Prof. Lei Jiang

Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Topic: Smart Interfacial Materials from Super-Wettability to Binary Cooperative

Complementary Systems

11:25~12:00

Keynote Speech VII


Institute of Materials Research and Engineering/ National University of Singapore

(NUS), Singapore

Topic: Surface and Interface Studies of Nanostructured Materials by X-ray

Photoemission Spectroscopy (XPS)

12:00~13:00 Lunch

13:00~15:30 Session 2: 10 presentations-Topic: Materials Physics and Computational Materials Science

Session 3: 10 presentations-Topic: Material Processing and Surface Treatment

15:30~15:50 Coffee Break

15:50~18:20 Session 4: 9 presentations-Topic: Polymers and Composites

Session 5: 10 presentations-Topic: Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering

18:30 Dinner


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Session 1 Tips: The schedule for each presentation is for reference only. In order not to miss your presentation,

we strongly suggest you attend the whole session.

Afternoon, August 21, 2017 (Monday)

Time: 15:15~18:30


Session 1: 13 presentations-Topic: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Session Chair: Prof. Shen-Ming Chen

P0002 Presentation 1 (15:15~15:30)

Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan/GPTMS Hydrogels by a Sol-Gel Method

Mao-Chi Weng, Tsung-Sheng Chen and Shu-Ling Huang

National United University, Taiwan

AbstractApH responsive chitosanand GPTMS (3-Glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane)

hydrogel was synthesized by the sol-gel cross-linkingreaction. GPTMSwere introduced to

influence several behaviors of thechitosan hydrogels, such asthe swelling ratio, mechanical

properties, swelling thermodynamics and kinetics expansion mechanism.The functional

groups of Chitosan/GPTMS hybrid hydrogelswere verified bya FT-IR spectrometer.Using

the differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) analyzedthe thermal behavior of water

molecules,the expansion of thermodynamics, as well as the content of water molecules in the

hydrogel.The results showthat when chitosanhydrogel add 50mol% of

GPTMS(CG-50%),whichhave good mechanical propertiesand sensitivity to pH response

characteristics inthe acidic/alkalinebuffer solution. In addition, the interaction

parameter()was obtainedthrough the DSC diagramand water uptake experiment.


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Time: 15:15~18:30




P0004 Presentation 2 (15:30~15:45)

Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Ginger Torch (Etlingera elatior (Jack)

R.M.Sm)

Tresna Lestari, Ruswanto, Tita Nofianti, Annisa Lestari, Siti Munawaroh, Hilda A Badriah

Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Bakti Tunas Husada

AbstractGinger torch is a herb that potentially active as natural antioxidant. The compound

that is suspected to be responsible for antioxidant activity from ginger torch is phenolic group.

The antioxidant study was conducted against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhidrazil for in vitro activity

and by measuring the level of superoxide dismutase enzyme of animal test for in vivo activity.

The result showed that antioxidant activity was higher on methanol extract (IC50 19.919

g/ml) compared to ethanol extract (IC50 36.810 g/ml) and acetic acid extract (IC50 23.233

g/ml). This was in line with total phenolic content that was higher on methanol extract

(1.114 g GAE/100 g extract) rather than ethanol extract (0.788 g GAE/100 g extract) and

acetic acid extract (0.812 g GAE/100 g extract). In vivo antioxidant activity test gave

information that giving 2 mg/mL methanol extract against white rat could increase superoxide

dismutase level by 1,3183 U/mL that was significant to normal group (1,1159 U/mL) and

negative control group (1,0178 U/mL).


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Time: 15:15~18:30




P0005 Presentation 3 (15:45~16:00)

Antitriglyceride Activity Test of Ethanol Extract Tamarind Leaf (Tamarindus indica L.)

against Strains Wistar Male Rats

Tita Nofianti

Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Bakti Tunas Husada Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

AbstractThis research aimed to determine the antitriglyceride activity of the ethanol extract

of Tamarind Leaf (Tamarindus indica L.) on white male rats strain of Wistar hyperlipidemia

with normal group, negative control group, positive control group, and the first group test

dose of 1,748 mg/200g BW rats, the second test dose of 3,497 mg /200g BW rats, and the

third test dose of 6,994 mg /200g BW rats. The ethanol extract of Tamarind Leaf

(Tamarindus indica L.) was given orally for 14 days using PTU induced of 1.8 mg/200g

BW rats and egg yolks 10 mL/Kg BW. Triglyceride levels were measured with the

Colorimetric Enzymatic Test GPO (Glycerol-3-Phosphat Oxidase). The result of the research

analyzed using statistic test that ethanol extract of Tamarind Leaf (Tamarindus indica L )

give an effect on the decline average in triglyceride levels white male Wistar rats at the first

dose (1,748 mg/200g BW rats) of 18.94%, the second dose (3,497 mg /200g BW rats) of

31.89%, and the third dose (6,994 mg /200g BW rats) of 38.78%. The most effective dose is

the third dose (0.074 gram/200g BB rats) with the decline presentation of 38.70%.


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Time: 15:15~18:30




P0007 Presentation 4 (16:00~16:15)

Recovery of Indium from Mobile Phone Touch Screen Using Adapted Acidithiobacillus

Ferrooxidans

Omid Rezaei, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi and Fatemeh Pourhossein

Tarbiat Modares University, Iran

AbstractThe toxicity of heavy metals has important role in thermophilic microorganism

growth in bioleaching of e-waste. The mobile phone touch screen has high concentration of

several heavy metals that caused negative effect on bacterial activity and metals recovery. In

the present investigation, Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans was adapted to powder of mobile

phone touch screen. The serial subculturing approach was used for bacterial adaptation with

heavy metals. The experiments began with 0.1 wt/vol.% pulp density eventually increase to

2.5 wt/vol.%. All experiment conducted in 100 ml 9k medium at the initial pH 2 and 2%

(v/v) inoculums. The effective parameters such as pH, Eh, Fe3+, cell concentration were

studied and the results confirmed as well as each other. Indium recovery for adapted cell,

non-adapted cell and control were 100%(adapted) , 10%(non-adapted) , 1%(control).,

respectively. Finally, it is essential that the bacteria become adapted with the heavy metals

and consequently an acceptable bioleaching process will be achieved.


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Time: 15:15~18:30




P0008 Presentation 5 (16:15~16:30)

An Amperometric Biosensor Based on Fumarate Reductase for Enzymatic Properties and

Electrical Behavior


Nanjing Tech University, China

AbstractIn this paper, the production of fumarate reductase was studied. Through ultrasonic

separation, gel chromatography and 65% ammonium sulfate fractionation, the fumarate

reductase specific activity reached to 106 U/mg, the purification ratio was 12.8 times and the

recovery was 24%. Fumarate reductase was fixed on electrode, which was modified

polyethyleneimine reductive graphene composites, through covalent bonding and electrostatic

adsorption. The electrode was used to replace coenzyme NADH in the cell inside metabolism,

constructing a fumarate reductase catalytic system based on electrical driving.

The results showed that fumaric acid reductase immobilized on the electrode not only

maintained a certain biological activity, but also could catalyze the metabolism of fumaric

acid. Thus, the electrical catalysis of fumarate reductase/polyethyleneimine reductive

graphene composites/glassy carbon electrode and the substrate of fumaric acid based on

fumarate reductase were studied, providing a scientific theoretical basis for the production of

succinic acid in vitro.


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Time: 15:15~18:30




P0009 Presentation 6 (16:30~16:45)

Experimental Investigation of Injection Pressure Effect on the Natural Gas Storage in

Aquifers

E. Kazemi Tooseh, A. Jafari and A. Teymouri

Tarbiat Modares University

AbstractStoring natural gas in underground reservoirs is a key element in the gas supply

market. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs, salt caverns and aquifers are major candidates for

natural gas storage, and between them aquifers have a high potential for effective balancing

of a variable demand market. Aquifers are underground water bearing formations which may

extend over distances of several miles, and in the absence of depleted reservoirs, saline

aquifers are a proper option for underground gas storage. Because of water and gas

movements in the reservoir, it is worth to know about the flow behavior across the porous

medium. The behavior of natural gas in contact with brine has not been considered widely in

the literature, and the effect of injection pressure on the process has not been studied

experimentally before. Therefore, for the first time in this research the natural gas storage

capacity at different pressures were calculated and gas and water flow behavior under high

injection pressures in a low permeability rock is investigated by experimental tests.

Natural gas flooding experiments were performed using a core flood set up at constant

temperature 46 C, and in each test the low permeability core sample taken from an Iranian

aquifer was cleaned by methanol injection for 24 hours. Then it was dried in oven at 90 for

12 hours. After that the core was vacuumed for 8 hours and saturated by two pore volume of

the synthetic brine with 210000 ppm salt concentration. After that natural gas was injected at

a constant flow rate into the core plug saturated with brine, and at the gas breakthrough time

experiments were stopped and the storage capacity of sample was measured by comparing its

weight difference before and after the test. Obtained results illustrate that the injection

pressure plays an important role in the gas storage process, and increasing the pressure

improves the sweep efficiency and water withdrawal. In other words, by doubling the

injection pressure from 80 to 160 bar the gas storage capacity enhances about 7%.


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Time: 15:15~18:30




P0011 Presentation 7 (16:45~17:00)

Encapsulation, Properties, and Thermal Study of Red Biocolorant from Selected Plants

Obtained through Physical Extraction

Renny Indrawati, Diah Mustika Lukitasari, Yuyun Yuniati, Heriyanto and Leenawaty

Limantara

Ma Chung Research Center for Photosynthetic Pigments, Universitas Ma Chung, Indonesia

AbstractThe human perception on food is closely associated with its color. Since the

standard manufacturing procedure often causes partial even total degradation of natural

pigments, resulting in color fading, the addition of colorants becomes necessary. Natural

colorant, produced from plants or animals, has health promoting effects, better safety, and

need not any specific toxicity evaluation. However, the extraction method will be crucial in

determining the properties of this biocolorant. In the present study, red biocolorant was

prepared from selected local plants i.e., red spinach, red cabbage, beetroot, and dragon fruit,

through physical extraction in order to avoid the using of organic solvents. Then, we applied

the encapsulation technique and evaluated its coloring and antioxidant properties, as well as

its stability against thermal treatment. The results showed that the encapsulated biocolorant

of red spinach and beetroot exhibited red hue at pH range 2-11, whereas those of red cabbage

and dragon fruit indicated color alteration at different pH. The prominent red hue intensity

was found at pH 4 for encapsulated beetroot extract, which endured up to 10 days at aqueous

buffered solution when stored in the dark at 200C. In addition, it underwent merely low

encapsulated biocolorant of beetroot was comparable to that of red cabbage, being higher

than the others.


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Time: 15:15~18:30




P1001 Presentation 8 (17:00~17:15)

Molecular Aggregate Containing both Channels and Cages via Arrays of Metallacyclodimers

and Its Molecular Recognition via Photoluminescence

Jeong Jun Lee, Daseul Lee and Ok-Sang Jung

Pusan National University, Republic of Korea

AbstractSelf-assembly of ZnX2 (X = Cl, Br, and I) with new

2,3-bis(4-nicotiamidephenoxy)naphthalene (L) with as a hemi-circular bidentate ligand

containing a chromophore moiety yields a systematic 46-membered metallacyclodimeric

unit, [ZnX2L]2. These cyclodimers constitute, via interdigitated interactions in a

staggered fashion, a characteristic ensemble forming both channels and cages. This stable

ensemble can then be employed as an unusual "small molecule-reservoir within the channel

and the cage" host-guest system. The ensemble with channel and cage significantly stabilizes

the unstable CH2I2 molecules. Furthermore, [Zn2Cl4L2]6CH3CN significantly recognizes

CH2I2 via photoluminescence. These three complexes have significant halogen effects on the

photoluminescence (PL), thermal properties, and host-guest inclusion in addition to structural

difference.


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Time: 15:15~18:30




P1002 Presentation 9 (17:15~17:30)

Solvent Effect of Crystal Structures of Cadmium(II) Chloride Containing

Di(pyridin-4-yl)silane

Minjoo Ryu, Daye Choi and Ok-Sang Jung


AbstractA close insight into a systematic solvent-template effect on self-assembly of

cadmium(II) chloride with new di(pyridin-4-yl)silane ligand (L) has been achieved. Each

reaction gives rise to the 1 : 2 composition of Cd(II) : L, but shows significant solvent

template effects on the formation of topology. The reaction in MeOH and in MeCN yields

1D loop chain, respectively, containing the solvate molecules whereas the same treatment in

the relatively bulky solvents such as EtOH, n-PrOH, and i-PrOH yields interpenetrated 2D

sheet. Thus, construction and packing of each structure are determined by solvent templates

rather than synthetic methodology. Solvate MeOH molecules of [CdCl2L2]4MeOH crystals

in MeCN media are perfectly exchanged to MeCN molecules and the solvate MeCN

molecules of [CdCl2L2]2MeCN crystals in MeOH media are exchanged into MeOH

molecules as solvate, indicating that the solvate molecules do not interact significantly with

the skeletal structures.


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P1003 Presentation 10 (17:30~17:45)

Sandwich-shaped Zn(II) Complex Containing Tridentate Silane Ligand: Fluorescence

Quenching Effect

Sangseok Lee, Seo Young Hwang and Ok-Sang Jung


AbstractSelf-assembly of Zn(ClO4)2 with 1,3,5-tris(dimethyl(pyridin-3-yl)silyl)benzene

(L) as new C3 -donor gives rise to a discrete sandwich-shaped M3L2

architecture, [Zn3(-OH)3L2](ClO4)34CH3CN2H2O. The 1H chemical shifts of

[Zn3(-OH)3L2]-(ClO4)34CH3CN2H2O show up-field shift relative to L and its 1H NMR

spectrum in acetone is consistent with its crystal structure. However, the addition of Me2SO

to the acetone solution initiates dynamic molecular behavior (10 : 2) and then, finally,

dissociation (> 10 : 4). Its blue photoluminescence is significantly quenched by only CH2I2

among the various small molecules, CH2Cl2, CH2Br2, CHCl3, 1,2-dichloroethane, EtOH,

MeOH, CH3CN, benzene, toluene, and phenol. According to the results, the fluorescence

quenching follows the dynamic quenching mechanism. These results could provide important

clues to the design of capsule-like self-assemblies having potential catalysts, sensor, and

recognition applications.


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P3003 Presentation 11 (17:45~18:00)

Microencapsulation of Kabocha Pumpkin Carotenoids

Naomi M. Mulyadi, Tri D. Widyaningsih, Novita Wijayanti, Renny Indrawati, Heriyanto

and Leenawaty Limantara

Universitas Ma Chung, Indonesia

AbstractKabocha pumpkin (Curcubita maxima [Duchesne ex Lamb.]) is a potential source

of carotenoids. However, the usage of carotenoids is limited due to their instability and also

their susceptible degradation against harmful conditions such as base and acidic conditions,

oxidation, and illumination. In this study, kabocha carotenoids were incorporated into

microencapsulation containing chitosan, sodium alginate and sodium tripolyphosphate. The

objective of this study is to determine the formulation of coating agents, carotenoid stability

in acidic conditions for mimicking the microencapsulation process, and to characterize the

microencapsulated carotenoids including the determination of the efficiency of carotenoid

incorporation into microencapsulates. A mixture of sodium alginate, chitosan and sodium

tripolyphosphate (0.19 g : 1.92 g : 0.24 g, w/w/w) was the best of coating agents according to

the physical characteristics and also its moisture content. Microcapsules obtained with and

without addition of carotenoids were determined to be a microparticle size by SEM analysis.

The products of microencapsulated carotenoids have the water content of around 5.4% to

7.1%.The highest efficiency of microencapsulation obtained was 91% at the carotenoid

concentration of 117.98 g g1 (0.5 %, w/v), although the efficiency was decreased with

increasing carotenoids added to the microcapsules probably due to over loading of

carotenoids used. The pattern of this efficiency was in line with L* and hue values, whereas

not only a*, b*, and chroma values, but total carotenoids, and total provitamin A also

increased.


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P0014 Presentation 12 (18:00~18:15)

Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Activity of 1-Benzoyl-3-methylthiourea

Derivatives

Ruswantoa, Amir M. Miftah , Daryono H. Tjahjono and Siswandonoc

Bakti Tunas Husada Health Science College, Indonesia

AbstractThiourea is an organic compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and

sulphur atoms. This compound is similar to urea except that the oxygen atom is replaced by

sulphur. Thiourea and its derivatives appear as white, lustrous crystals or flaky solids and are

useful in pharmaceutical applications, such as anti-cancer drugs.

The acylation reaction was performed between benzoyl chloride derivatives and N-methyl

thiourea in tetra hydro furan solvent with tri ethyl amine as the catalyst under reflux

conditions at 100 oC. The purity was analysed by thin layer chromatography and melting

point measurement. The structures were confirmed using IR, MS and 1H/

13C-NMR.

Anti-cancer activity against HeLa, MCF-7, T47D and WiDr cell lines was evaluated by the

standard MTT assay.

We report that 1-benzoyl-3-methylthiourea derivatives could be made from the reaction

between benzoyl chloride derivatives and N-methylthiourea. Most of the compounds

exhibited more potent anti-cancer activity in HeLa, MCF-7, T47D and WiDr cell lines as

compared with hydroxyurea.

Our results showed that 1-(2,4-dichlorobenzoil)-3-methylthiourea could become a new lead

compound for further optimization for cancer treatment.


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P3004 Presentation 13 (18:15~18:30)

Electro-Catalytic Behaviour of Pan-Ec-Pc-Tpai-I2 Gel Type Polymer Electrolytes for

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Application

Faisal I. Chowdhury, M. U. Khandaker and A. K. Arof


AbstractPolyacrylonitrile (PAN) based gel type polymer electrolytes (GPEs) with

plasticizers such as ethylene carbonate (EC) / propylene carbonate (PC) and various

compositions of tetrapropylamonium iodide (TPAI) have been prepared and characterized.

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) as well as linear sweep voltammetry (LSV)

measurements have been conducted using non-blocking Pt-electrode symmetric cells. The

limiting current (Jlim), apparent diffusion coefficient of triiodide ion ( ) and exchange

current are 12.76 mA/cm-2

, 23.4110-7

cm2 s

-1 and 11.22-14.24 mA/cm

-2, respectively for

30 % of TPAI containing GPE which are the highest values among the other GPEs. To

measure the ionic conductivity behaviour, EIS technique has been employed at blocking

electrodes. From this EIS study the lowest bulk impedance, Rb (22 ), highest ionic

conductivity (3.62 103

S cm1

) and lowest activation energy have been observed for the

GPE containing 30 wt. % TPAI.


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Session 2 Tips: The schedule for each presentation is for reference only. In order not to miss your presentation,

we strongly suggest you attend the whole session.

Afternoon, August 22, 2017 (Tuesday)

Time: 13:00~15:30

Venue: Clove (Level 2)

Session 2: 10 presentations- Topic: Materials Physics and Computational

Materials Science

Session Chair: Prof. Lei Jiang

J0002 Presentation 1 (13:00~13:15)

A Structural Mechanics Approach for the Phonon Dispersion Analysis of Grapheme

Xiuhui Hou and Zichen Deng

Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

AbstractGraphene with honeycomb lattice structures exhibits excellent mechanical

properties and thus presents important application values in the fields of wave propagation.

However, existing numerical methods for the dynamic properties analysis of nanostructures,

including the molecular dynamics method, which simulates the motion of every atom,

resulting in huge amount of computation efforts, and thus is greatly limited both in space and

time scales. Other methods such as the continuum mechanics method ignores the molecular

structure of the graphene, and thus is difficult to take into account the influence of atomic

scale details. The molecular structure mechanics method, which is based on the atomistic

simulation method and the continuum mechanics method, can combine the molecular

structure and the macroscopic characteristics, and replace the discrete molecular structure

with the molecular structure mechanics model, and thus is deemed as a more efficient method

in deducing the phonon dispersion relation of graphene.

A molecular structural mechanics model for the numerical simulation of phonon dispersion

relations of graphene is developed by relating the C-C bond molecular potential energy to the

strain energy of the equivalent beam-truss space frame. With the stiffness matrix known and

further based on the periodic structure characteristics, the Bloch theorem is introduced to

develop the dispersion relation of graphene sheet. Being different from the existing structural

mechanics model, interactions between the fourth-nearest neighbor atoms are further

simulated with beam elements to compensate the reduced stretching stiffness, where as a


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result not only the dispersion relations in the low frequency field are accurately achieved, but

results in the high frequency field are also reasonably obtained. This work is expected to

provide new opportunities for the dynamic properties analysis of graphene and future

application in the engineering sector.


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Afternoon, August 22, 2017 (Tuesday)

Time: 13:00~15:30

Venue: Clove (Level 2)

Session 2: 10 presentations- Topic: Materials Physics and Computational

Materials Science

Session Chair: Prof. Lei Jiang

J0005 Presentation 2 (13:15~13:30)

Investigation of the Intermediate Phase of NiFe/Bi2Se3 Ferromagnet/ Topological-insulator

Heterostructure

Yu-Han Huang, Shu-Jui Chang , Yu-Jun Chen, Jung-Chun-Andrew Huang and Yuan-Chieh

Tseng

National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

AbstractThe combination of topological-insulators (TI) and ferromagnets (FM) can enable

ultrahigh efficiency of the TI in converting electrical charge current into spin accumulation.

Various kinds of synchrotron x-ray techniques were used to explore the intermediate phase

effects in the vicinity of the TI-FM epitaxial junction. This issue is essential because the

intermediate phase would tremendously affect the TIs electronic behavior such as the

fascinating spin transfer/orbital torque and spin-momentum locking effects. The results po

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