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Description:

Direct Hierarchical Assemblies Using Secondary Interactions

Prof. Ting Xu
Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Department of Chemistry
University of California, Berkeley

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Materials Sciences Division
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Abstract

With rapid developments in chemistry, many molecular building blocks can be readily synthesized. Controlled assembly of functional building blocks over multiple length scales has great potential to advance technologies and will impact human health, renewable energy and enviorment. However, generating hierarchically structured materials in a manner similar to that seen in nature represents a fundamental scientific challenge. I will focus on some recent advances in directed self-assemblies over multiple length scales in multi-component systems including peptides and proteins, nanoparticles, organic semiconductors and polymers. These efforts can lead to functional materials with features down to the molecular level and contain inherent biological, electronic and optical properties for catalyst, filters, lithography, optical devices and regenerative medicines. Equally important, we focus our efforts on achieving this using secondary interactions to ensure long-term sustainability. Based on our experiences, I will also discuss some opportunities these studies present as well as challenges to advance the field of nanomaterials.

Speaker Background

Professor Ting Xu received a M.S in Polymer Physics from Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science in 1999 and a Ph.D from the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2004. She was a joint postdoctoral fellow between the University of Pennsylvania and the Cold Neutrons for Biology and Technology (CNBT) Partnership Program at NIST before she jointed UC, Berkeley in January 2007. Her current research efforts focus on fundamentally understanding the hierarchical self-assembly of complex systems involving de novo designed peptide and peptidomimetics, block copolymers and nanoparticles and apply it toward generating functional materials exhibiting novel properties.

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Date:

Thursday September 22

Location:

Michael's Restaurant at Shoreline Park Mountain View, CA  94043
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Timing:

6 PM social hour
7 PM dinner
8 PM lecture

Cost:

	Vegetarian Meal	Chicken meal	Salmon meal
Early Registration - Up to 7 days in advance of deadline	$20	$25	$30
Registration - Up to deadline	$25	$30	$35

 
Lecture-only is free.
Please note: The GGPF is deviating from its usual pricing structure for this joint event with the CA ACS section and will not be offering student/unemployed/retired attendee discounts this month.

Payment:

We accept cash or checks, but are unable to accept payment by credit card at this time. Payment is taken at the door.  No-shows are responsible for full payment of registration fee.

Registration:

Please register on the web page http://www.ggpf.org/ or contact:
Len Radzilowski
email: lradzilo@tycoelectronics.com
phone: 650-361-3264

Deadline for registration:

5PM, Wednesday Sept. 14 for early registration discount
5PM, Wednesday Sept. 21 for registration (or until venue has reached capacity.)

Dinner Selections:

Salmon filet with beurre blanc
Chicken Picatta
Mushroom Crepes

You should receive confirmation of your registration; if not, please contact us again.