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ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
(IWAMSN2012)
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AND 6 KOREA-VIETNAM JOINT
SYMPOSIUM ON QUANTUM PHOTONICS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
An External Activity of APCTP
Halong City, October 30th – November 2nd, 2012

ORGANIZERS

 International Co-Organizers:
 Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam MOST
 National Institute of Materials Science of Japan NIMS
 Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology VAST

 Local Co-Organizers:
 Institute of Materials Science of VAST IMS
 Vietnam Physical Society VPS
 Department of International Cooperation of MOST

SPONSORS
 Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MOST)

 Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP)

 Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

 Institute of Materials Science – VAST (IMS)

 National Institute of Materials Science of Japan (NIMS)

 Technology and Chemical Joint Stock Company

 Redstar Viet Nam Co., Ltd

 ULVAC Technologies, Inc.

 Technical Materials and Resources Import-Export JSC (REXCO)

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 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Co-Chairmen:
Nguyen Van Hieu VAST
Sukekatsu Ushioda NIMS
Tran Viet Thanh MOST

Members:

Nguyen Quang Liem IMS

Phan Hong Khoi VPS
Mai Ha MOST
Masakazu Aono NIMS
Kazuhito Tsukagoshi NIMS
Yukio Nagasaki Tsukuba
Le Si Dang Grenoble
Qui Tran Cong Miyata Kyoto
Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh London
Nguyen Xuan Phuc IMS
Nguyen Huu Duc Hanoi
Dang Mau Chien Ho Chi Minh City
Nguyen Duc Nghia Hanoi
Nguyen Bich Ha IMS
Vu Dinh Lam IMS

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Co-Chairmen:
Nguyen Quang Liem IMS
Phan Hong Khoi VPS
Mai Ha MOST

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Members:
Ha Lam Hong MOST
Nguyen Xuan Phuc IMS
Nguyen Huu Duc VNU-Hanoi
Nguyen Hoang Luong VNU-Hanoi
Dang Mau Chien VNU-HCM
Hoang Dung VNU-HCM
Nguyen Duc Nghia IoC
Nguyen Bich Ha IMS
Vu Dinh Lam IMS
Vu Ngoc Hung HUST
Nguyen Duc Chien HUST
Nguyen Manh Son Hue Univ
Nguyen Hong Quang VAST
Phan Ngoc Minh VAST
Pham Xuan Tuong IMS

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE
Chairperson:
Nguyen Bich Ha
Members:
Le Huyen Tran
Tran Van Trung

SECRETARIAT
Scientific Secrectary:
Vu Dinh Lam
Members:
Nguyen Van An Le Danh Chung
Bui Hung Thang Pham Van Trinh
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 ADMINISTRATION STAFF
Head of Administration:
Pham Xuan Tuong
SCOPE OF THE WORKSHOP

Topics of the Workshop :

1. Materials for Electronics and Photonics MEP
2. Nanostructured Materials and Devices NMD
3. Nanotechnology in Life Science and Environment Technology NLE
4. Soft Matter and Polymer Science SMPS

Session of the Workshop :

1. Keynote Sessions
2. Parallel Sessions
3. Poster Sessions
4. KV Sessions

PUBLICATIONS

All participants are invited to send the full texts of their contributions for including into
the Proceedings of the Workshop which will be published after the peer-preview of
contributed, oral talks and poster presentations. The text of all invited talks, selected
contributed oral talks and poster presentations with the scientific contents in the field of
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology will be published in Advanced in Natural Sciences:
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ANSN, a journal of IOP Publishing. The publication
charges are paid by VAST. There is no limit on the lengths of the full texts. The authors
are required to sign the Copyright Agreements with IOP Publishing. In the preparation of
the manuscripts we recommend the authors to follow the Guidelines for Authors of
ANSN (http://iopscience.iop.org/2043-6262/).

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 Program-IWAMSN2012
Room R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8
30 Oct.
13:30-18:00
Registration
20:00- Welcoming get togethera)
Opening
31 Oct.
PL
8:30-12:00
NMD1 (K) MEP1 MEP2 SMPS1 KV1 NLE1 NLE2
31 Oct. MEP3 (K) KV2 SMPS2 NMD2 NMD3 NLE3 NLE4
13:30-17:00 MEP4 (K) KV3 SMPS3 NMD4 NMD5 NLE5 NLE6
17:00-18:30 Poster 1b)
1 Nov. NLE7 (K) MEP5 MEP6 SMPS4 NMD6 NMD7 KV4
8:30-12:00 NLE8 (K) MEP7 MEP8 SMPS5 NMD8 NMD9 KV5
1 Nov. SMPS6 (K) MEP9 MEP10 KV6 NMD10 NMD11 NLE9 NLE10
13:30-17:00 SMPS7 (K) MEP11 MEP12 NMD12 NMD13 NLE11 NLE12
17:00-18:30 Poster 2b)
19:00-21:00 Banquetc)
2 Nov. NMD14 (K) MEP13 MEP14 SMPS8
8:30-11:00 Closing

Sessions: Structure of presentations:

Venue
rd
PL Plenary talk R1: Grand Hall – 2 Floor, Grand Halong Hotel Type Number
rd
KV Korea-Vietnam Symposium on Quantum Photonics and Nanotechnology R2: Van Don Room– 2 Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
rd
NMD Nanostructured Materials and Devices R3: Halong Room – 2 Floor, Grand Halong Hotel 1. PL (Plenary talk) 01
MEP Materials for Electronics and Photonics rst
R4: Dai La Room – 1 Floor , Grand Halong Hotel 2. K (Keynote talks) 26
NLE Nanotechnology in Life Science and Environmental Technology th 3. I (Invited talks) 112
R5: Thang Long Room- 12 Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
th
4. O (Oral talks) 95
SPMS Soft Matter and Polymer Science R6: Ha Noi Room- 12 Floor, Grand Halong Hotel 5. P (Poster) 190
rst
R7: Cong Doan 1 Room- 1 Floor, Cong Doan Hotel
rd
R8: Cong Doan 2 Room- 2 Floor, Cong Doan Hotel
a)
at “Câu lạc bộ Cánh Buồm”
b) rd
Lobby of the 2 Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
c) st
Dining Hall, 1 Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
 The 6th International Workshop on Advanced Materials Science
IWAMSN 2012, Halong-Vietnam, 30 Oct 2 - Nov 2012
DETAILED SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

October 31, 2012

PLENARY and OPENING

Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Mai Ha and Nguyen Xuan Phuc

08:00-08:10 OPENING:
Nguyen Van Hieu
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

08:10-08:30 Speech given by Tran Viet Thanh, Vice-Minister of MOST

Speech given by Chau Van Minh, President of VAST

Speech given by Leadership of Quang Ninh Province

08:30-09:00 PL: Nanotechnology of NIMS and Japan: Review and Vision

Sukekatsu Ushioda
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Tsukuba, Japan

09:30-10:00 Break

NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

NMD

NMD1-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Nguyen Van Hieu and Ryo Yamada

10:00-10:30 NMD1-K1: All oxide hetero-nanostructures for solar hydrogen generation

Lionel Vayssieres
International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power
Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 People’s Republic of China

10:30-11:00 NMD1-K2: Gate-tunable band-gap in bilayer graphene

K.Tsukagoshi1, H.Miyazaki1, S.-L.Li2, A.A.Ferreira1, S.Nakaharai3
1
WPI-MANA, NIMS, Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
2
ICYS-MANA, NIMS, Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
3
GNC, AIST, Onogawa, Tsukuba, 305-8569, Japan

11:00-11:30 NMD1-K3: Advances in III-Nitride quantum dots for nanophotonics application

Yasuhiko Arakawa
Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics, The University of Tokyo

11:30-12:00 NMD1-K4: Silica-based nanosensors fabricated combining top-down and bottom-up processes through
the use of an Ink-jet Printing technology
F. Rossignol1, O. De Los Cobos1, M. Lejeune1, M. Colas1, F. Lalloué2, C. Carrion3, C. Boissière4, C.
Sanchez4, X. Cattoën5, M. Wong Chi Man5 and J-O. Durand5
1
SPCTS, European Ceramic Centre, France
2
HCP, Faculty of medicine of Limoges, France
3
CIM, Faculty of medicine of Limoges, France
4
LCMCP, Pierre and Marie Curie Paris VI University, France
5
Charles Gerhardt Montpellier Institute, France.
 Lunch

NMD2-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Thang Long Room
Chairmen: Fabrice Rossignol and Jeng-Rong Ho

13:30-13:55 NMD2-I1: Development of Nanotechnology in Thailand and the R&D activities at the National
Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC)
Sirirurg Songsivilai
Executive Director, National Nanotechnology Center
National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand

13:55-14:20 NMD2-I2: Abnormal photoluminescence of TiO2 nanoparticles and nanotube arrays

Ly Ngoc Tai, Dao Thi Hoa, Vu Dinh Lam and Le Van Hong
Institute of Materials Science, VAST 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

14:20-14:45 NMD2-I3: Magnetoresistance of single molecular junction

Ryo Yamada, Noguchi Motoki and Hirokazu Tada
Division of Materials Physics, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.

14:45-15:00 NMD2-O1: Fabrication of silver nanowires through photoreduction method

Yu-Hsuan Lin, Kun-Tso Chen, and Jeng-Rong Ho
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Chia-Yi 621, Taiwan, R.O.C.

NMD3-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Ha Noi Room
Chairmen: Ngoc Minh Phan and Jean Louis Sauvajol

13:30-13:55 NMD3-I4: Functionalized graphene oxide and graphene: chemistry and materials properties
Son Binh T. Nguyen
Department of Chemistry and the International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145
Sheridan Rd., Evanston IL 60208-3113

13:55-14:20 NMD3-I5: Some widespread applications of carbon nanotube and graphene

Van Chuc Nguyen, Thi Thanh Tam Ngo, Van Tu Nguyen, Hung Thang Bui, Van Trinh Pham, Xuan Tinh
Than, Dinh Quang Le, Hai Binh Nguyen, Dai Lam Tran, Ngoc Minh Phan
Institute of Materials Science (IMS), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

14:20-14:45 NMD3-I6: Microspectroscopy of Graphene - from fundamental understanding to applications

Ze Xiang Shen
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

14:45-15:00 NMD3-O2: Edge-dependent transport properties in graphene

Hidenori Goto, Eri Uesugi, Ritsuko Eguchi, Akihiko Fujiwara1, and Yoshihiro Kubozono
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University, Japan
1
SPring-8/JASRI, Japan

15:00-15:30 Break

NMD4-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Thang Long Room
Chairmen: R.R. Mulyukov and Doan Dinh Phuong

15:30-15:55 NMD4-I7: Superplasticity and related phenomena in bulk nanostructured materials processed by
deformation methods
R.R. Mulyukov, A.A. Nazarov, R.M. Imayev
Institute for Metals Superplasticity Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences

15:55-16:20 NMD4-I8: Disclinations in bulk nanostructured materials: origin, relaxation, and the role in properties
Ayrat A. Nazarov
Institute for Metals Superplasticity Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences

16:20-16:45 NMD4-I9: Multifunctional Metallic Nanowires

Young Keun Kim
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University
16:45-17:00 NMD4-O3: Synthesis and structure of Fe based metal and oxide nanoparticles by polyol method for
potential applications in catalysis, biology, and medicine
Nguyen Viet Long, Masashi Kitazaki, Satoshi Yoshida, Cao Minh Thi, Dang Mau Chien, Masayuki Nogami,
Michitaka Ohtaki
Department of Molecular and Material Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences,
Kyushu University
Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Ho Chi Minh Vietnam National University,
Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology,
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

POSTERS (1)

NMD5-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Ha Noi Room
Chairmen: Vinh Le Thanh and Stephen Purcell

15:30-15:55 NMD5-I10: Doping and characterization of impurity atoms in Si and Ge nanowires

Naoki Fukata
International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan

15:55-16:20 NMD5-I11: Strong effects of hydrogen-passivation on the conductivity of individual Si nanowires

studied by field emission transport measurements
M. Choueib1, R. Martel1, S. C. Cojocaru2, A. AyarI-3, P. Vincent3 and S. T. Purcell3
1
Département de chimie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
2
Laboratoire PICM, Ecole polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
3
Laboratoire PMCN, Université de Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France

16:20-16:45 NMD5-I12: Nanostructured Thermoelectric Oxide Materials for Effective Power Generation from
Waste Heat
Ngo Van Nong, Le Thanh Hung, Li Han, Pham Hoang Ngan and Nini Pryds
Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, Risø Campus,
Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark

16:45-17:00 NMD5-O4: The enhancement on the characteristics of the microplasma devices by using a cathode
materials containing diamond coated Si nanostruture
I-Nan Lin1, Shiu-Cheng Lou2, Chulung Chen2, and Huang-Chin Cheng1
1
Department of Physics, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei, 251 Taiwan, R.O.C.
2
Department of Electro-Optical Engineering, Yuan-Ze University, Chung-Li 32003, Taiwan, R.O.C.

POSTERS (1)

November 01, 2012

NMD6-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Thang Long Room
Chairmen: Shinji Nozaki and Peter Reiss

8:30-8:55 NMD6-I13: Selective growth of ZnO nanorods by the hydrothermal technique

Shinji Nozaki1, Sachin N. Sarangi2, Surendra N. Sahu3 and Kazuo Uchida1
1
The University of Electro-Communications, Japan
2
Institute of Physics, India
3
National Institute of Science and Technology, India

8:55-9:20 NMD6-I14: Time-resolved photoluminescence and photostability of single semiconductor quantum

dots
Weon-Sik Chae1, Ung Dieu Thuy2, Nguyen Quang Liem2
1
Korea Basic Science Institute, Republic of Korea
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology
9:20-9:45 NMD6-I15: Size- and shape-controlled SnS nanocrystals as absorber material for thin film solar cells
A. de Kergommeaux1,2, A. Fiore1, J. Faure-Vincent 1, F. Chandezon1, A. Pron1, R. de Bettignies2, B.
Malaman3, P. Reiss1
1
DSM/INAC/SprAM (UMR 5819 CEA-CNRS-UJF), Laboratoire d’Electronique Moléculaire, Organique et
Hybride, CEA Grenoble, 17 rue des Martyrs, 38054 Grenoble cedex 9, FRANCE
2
INES, CEA-DRT/LITEN/DTS/LMPV, Institut National de l’Energie Solaire, Le Bourget du Lac, FRANCE
3
LCSM, Institut Jean Lamour, Dept P2M, équipe 103, CNRS (UMR 7198)-Nancy Université, B.P. 70239,
54506 Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy Cedex, FRANCE

9:45-10:00 NMD6-O5: Nano-sized CuO/TiO2 photocatalysts

Nguyen Thi Hiep, Nguyen Thu Loan, Ung Thi Dieu Thuy, Nguyen Quang Liem
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

10:00-10:30 Break

NMD7-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Ha Noi Room
Chairmen: Son Binh Nguyen and Ze Xiang Shen

8:30-8:55 NMD7-I16: Epitaxial CVD Growth of Graphene.

Hiroki Ago
Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, Kasuga, Fukuoka 816-858-, Japan

8:55-9:20 NMD7-I17: Nanostructured Carbons and Composite Materials for Energy Storage or Carbon Dioxide
Capture
Congxiao Shang
School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK

9:20-9:45 NMD7-I18: Probing the intrinsic properties of individual carbon nanotubes: Electron diffraction and
Raman spectroscopy of free-standing single-walled and double-walled carbon nanotubes.
M. Paillet1, T. Michel1, X.T. Than1, D. Levshov1, R. Parret1, R. Arenal2, V. Popov3, V. Jourdain1, A. Zahab1,
J.-L. Sauvajol1
1
Laboratoire Charles Coulomb, Université Montpellier 2-CNRS, 34095 Montpellier France
2
Instituto de Nanociencia de Aragon (INA), University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain.
3
Faculty of Physics, University of Sofia, BG-1164 Sofia, Bulgaria.

9:45-10:00 NMD7-O6: Large photoresponse from graphene-metal hybrid structures

Chih-Han Yen1, Po-Shin Lin2, Mario Hofmann3, and Ya-Ping Hsieh4
1,2,4
Graduate of Institute of Opto-Mechatronics, National Chung Cheng University, Advanced Institute of
Manufaturing with High-TECH Innovations, Chiayi, Taiwan, ROC
3
Department of Material Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC

10:00-10:30 Break

NMD8-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Thang Long Room
Chairmen: Jochen Feldmann and Naoki Fukata

10:30-10:55 NMD8-I19: Focusing Light on Gold Nanoparticles

Jochen Feldmann
Chair for Photonics and Optoelectronics, Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM), Ludwig-Maximilians-
Universität (LMU), Munich, Germany

10:55-11:20 NMD8-I20: On the use of plasmonic nanostructures in photoelectrochemical systems

Jan Augustynski1,3, Renata Solarska2,3
1
Centre for New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Zwirki i Wigury 93, Warsaw, 02-093, PL
2
University of Warsaw Dept. of Chemistry, Pasteura 1, Warsaw, 02-093
3
Institute of Technology of Electronic Materials, Wolczynska 133, Warsaw 01-919

11:20-11:45 NMD8-I21: Gap-size effect in micromachined NH3 gas sensor based on WO3 nanoparticle thin film
Dzung Viet Dao1, Kyoji Shibuya2, Susumu Sugiyama3
1
School of Engineering, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
2
Horiba Ltd., Kyoto, Japan
3
Ritsumeikan-Global Innovation Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan
11:45-12:00 NMD8-O7: Effect of the charge collection electrode on the electron transport and electron collection in
dye-sensitized nanocrystalline TiO2 film
Masatoshi Yanagida, Youhei Numata, Liyuan Han
Photovoltaic Materials Research Unit, National Institute of Materials Science

Lunch

NMD9-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Ha Noi Room
Chairmen: Mau Chien Dang and Soonil Lee

10:30-10:55 NMD9-I22: A review on inkjet printing technology and condutive inks synthesis for microfabrication
techniques
Mau Chien Dang, Thi My Dung Dang, Eric Fribourg-Blanc
Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT), Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, HCM, Vietnam

10:55-11:20 NMD9-I23: Novel electrodes based on one dimensional nanostructured materials for optoelectronic
devices
Soonil Lee
Division of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon 443-749 Korea

11:20-11:45 NMD9-I24: Improved method for fabricating electrodes of organic light-emitting field-effect
transistors
Takeshi Yamao, Yoshihide Fukaya, and Shu Hotta
Kyoto Institute of Technology

11:45-12:00 NMD9-O8: Structure and morphology evolution in the spinel nano-series ZnX2O4, X – Al, Ga, In.
Consequences for the synthesis of up-converting phosphors
R.J. Wiglusz and R. Pazik
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 1410, 50-950
Wroclaw, Poland

Lunch

NMD10-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Thang Long Room
Chairmen: Jongill Hong and S. Kasai
13:30-13:55 NMD10-I25: Physics and applications of current-induced domain wall motion in magnetic nano-wires
Teruo Ono
Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Japan
13:55-14:20 NMD10-I26: Non-destructive magnetic nano-patterning by low energy proton irradiation
Sanghoon Kim, Soogil Lee, Jungho Ko, Jangyup Son, Minseok Kim, and Jongill Hong
Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 120-749, Republic of Korea
14:20-14:45 NMD10-I27: Non-local spin transport in lateral spin valves
S. Kasai, Y-K Takahashi, S. Hirayama, S. Mitan, K. Hono
Magnetic Materials Unit, NIMS, Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
14:45-15:00 NMD10-O9: Synthesis of Gold@IronCore@Shell Nanoparticles with Unique Electronic and Magnetic
Properties
Prerna Singh, Dao Thi Ngoc Anh, Derrick Mott, Shinya Maenosono
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
NMD11-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES
Venue: Ha Noi Room
Chairmen: Congxiao Shang and Hiroki Ago

13:30-13:55 NMD11-I28: Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of Graphene

Ya-Hong Xie
Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of California Los Angeles

13:55-14:20 NMD11-I29: Neutron scattering as a tool for studying layered nanostructures.

Alexander V.Belushkin
Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, JINR, Dubna, Russian Federation
14:20-14:45 NMD11-I30: Raman scattering of 2D materials
Ting Yu
1
Division of Physics and Applied, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological
University, Singapore 637371
2
Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117542
3
Graphene Research Centre, Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117542,
Singapore

14:45-15:00 NMD11-O10: Electrofoliation- a novel method for producing graphene thin films
Chia-Wei Fu1, Mario Hofmann2, and Ya-Ping Hsieh3
1,3
Graduate of Institute of Opto-Mechatronics, National Chung Cheng University, Advanced Institute of
Manufaturing with High-TECH Innovations, Chiayi, Taiwan, ROC
2
Department of Material Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC

15:00-15:30 Break

NMD12-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Thang Long Room
Chairmen: Susumu Sugiyama and Ting Yu

15:30-15:55 NMD12-I31: Dynamic Characteristics of Polymer MEMS Devices Fabricated by Thermal Imprinting
Process
Susumu Sugiyama1 and Satoshi Amaya2
1
Ritsumeikan-Global Innovation Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan
2
TOWA Corporation, Kyoto, Japan

15:55-16:20 NMD12-I32: Facile Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube Devices on Various substrates.

Quy Nguyen Thanh, Huiseong Jeong, Jinwoong Kim, Y. H. Ahn, Soonil Lee, and Ji-Yong Park
Department of Physics and Division of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea

16:20-16:45 NMD12-I33: Electronic Devices Based on Carbon Nanotube Network

Qing Zhang, Pingqi Gao, Jianping Zou, Hong Li, Kang Zhang
NOVITAS, Nanoelectronics Centre of Excellence, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang
Technological University, S1-B2c-20, 639798 Singapore

16:45-17:00 NMD12-O11: Preparation and characterization of MWCNTs/ γFe2O3 by new sol-gel method
Nguyen Huu Nieu, Nguyen Đac Thanh, Hoang Xuan Tung, Nguyen Le Thu, Che Đong Bien, Hoang Manh Su
National Key Laboratory for Polymer and Composite materials, University of Technology, National
University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

POSTERS (2)

NMD13-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Ha Noi Room
Chairmen: Tran Dai Lam and Qing Zhang

15:30-15:55 NMD13-I34: Label-free electrochemical biosensors

Nguyen Hai Binh1, Nguyen Van Chuc1, Nguyen Van Tu1, Nguyen Van Quynh1, Nguyen Le Huy2, Phan Thi
Bich Hoa1, Mai Thi Thu Trang1, Ngo Thi Thanh Tam1, Le Trong Huyen2, Nguyen Tuan Dung3, Do Phuc
Quan4, Nguyen Hoai Nam1, Pham Hong Nam1, Vuong Thi Kim Oanh1, Ha Phuong Thu1, Vu Dinh Lam1,
Nguyen Xuan Phuc1, Phan Ngoc Minh1, Tran Dai Lam1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
2
Hanoi University of Science and Technology
3
Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
4
Centre for Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development

15:55-16:20 NMD13-I35: Different strategies to controlling the conductive junction gap with polysaccharide in
carbon nanotubes quantum resistive vapour sensor
J. F. Feller, M. Castro, B. Kumar
LIMATB-UBS, European University of Brittany
Christiaan Huygens research center
Saint-Maudé street, F56321 Lorient Cedex, FRANCE
16:20-16:35 NMD13-O12: Formation mechanism of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles with controlled morphology,
composition and monodispersity
Le T Lu1, Nguyen TK Thanh,2 Shinya Maennosono,3 Nguyen X Phuc,4 Nguyen M Cu,1 Nguyen Q Chinh1and
David G Fernig.5
1
Institute for Tropical Technology (ITT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang
Quoc Viet – Cau Giay – Hanoi - Vietnam.
2
Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of College London (UCL), Gower Street, London, WC1E
6BT.
3
School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi,
Ishikawa, 923-1292, Japan.
4
Institute of Materials Science -VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet-Cau Giay-Hanoi-Vietnam .
5
School of Biological Science, University of Liverpool, L69 7ZB UK

16:35-16:50 NMD13-O13: Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic-Plasmonic FePt@Ag Core-Shell

Nanoparticles
Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Trinh Thang Thuy, Derrick Michae Mott, Shinya Maenosono
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)

16:50-17:05 NMD13-O14: Preparation of cobalt-embedded silica nanoparticulate electrospun fibers and carbon
synthesis by alcohol CVD
Koichi Sawada, Shinji Sakai, Masahito Taya
Division of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.

POSTERS (2)

November 2, 2012

NMD14-Session: NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Le Si Dang and Lionel Vayssieres

8:30-9:00 NMD14-K5: The atomic switch: present status and future prospects
Masakazu Aono
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan

9:00-9:30 NMD14-K6: Semiconductor nanowires: interest, elaboration and applications

Jean-Christophe Harmand
CNRS - Laboratoire de Photonique et de Nanostructures, 91460 Marcoussis, France

9:30-10:00 NMD14-K7: Electronic transport and magnetic properties of nanoscale graphene

Katsunori Wakabayashi
WPI Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science
(NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan

10:00-10:30 NMD14-K8: Hyperthemia Using Nano Diamond-Star shape Au/Ag

Ru-Shi Liu1,35, Liang-Chien Cheng
2
1
, Hao Ming6
Chen,1,2 Tsung-Ching
7
Lai3,4, Michael Hsiao3,4, Chung-Hsuan Chen3,
Li-Jane
1
Her , Din Ping Tsai , James C. Sung and Shu-Fen Hu
2
Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
3
Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
4
Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
5
Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
6
Innovation Center, Taiwan Hopax Chems. Mfg. Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan
RiteDia Co., Hsinchu 303, Taiwan
7
Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan

To P2, Poster awarding and closing

 October 31, 2012

MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

MEP

MEP1-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Van Don Room
Chairmen: Ngoc Diep Lai and Cesare Soci

10:00-10:25 MEP1-I1: 3D atomic imaging around specific atoms by stereo-photograph and photoelectron
holography using new 2D photoelectron micro-spectrometer
Hiroyuki Matsuda1, Laszlo Toth2, Kentaro Goto1, Fumihiko MatsuI-1, Tomohiro Matsushita3, Makoto
Morita1, Satoshi Kitaqgawa1, and Hiroshi Daimon1
1
Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan
2
University of Debrecen, Hungary,
3
Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI), SPring-8, Japan

10:25-10:50 MEP1-I2: III-V Nanowires for Electronics and Photonics

Cesare Soci
Division of Physics and Applied Physics & Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies, 21 Nanyang Link,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371; Division of Microelectronics, 50 Nanyang Avenue,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798; Cintra CNRS/NTU/Thales, UMI 3288, Research
Techno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive, Border X Block, Level 6, Singapore 637553

10:50-11:15 MEP1-I3: Material engineering for molecular photonics: from photo-active molecules to
nanoplasmonics
Isabelle Ledoux-Rak
Laboratoire de Photonique Quantique et Moléculaire (UMR CNRS 8537)
Institut d’Alembert, ENS Cachan

11:15-11:30 MEP1-O1: Ultra low one-photon absorption (LOPA) microscopy and applications
Mai Trang Do, Qinggele Li, Thi Thanh Ngan Nguyen, Isabelle Ledoux-Rak, Ngoc Diep Lai
Laboratoire de Photonique Quantique et Moléculaire, UMR 8537 CNRS, Ecole Normale Supérieure de
Cachan, France

Lunch

MEP2-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Halong Room
Chairmen: Dominique Givord and Nguyen Huu Duc

10:00-10:25 MEP2-I4: Flexible magnetoelectronics for wearable Lab-on-a-chip platform

Sunjong Oh, SangYeob Yoo, Brajalal Sinha, Jaein Lim, CheolGi Kim
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 305-764, South Korea

10:25-10:50 MEP2-I5: LaFeO3-PbTiO3: Magnetoelectric solid solutions

S. A. Ivanov, R. Tellgren, F. Porcher, T. Ericsson, A. Mosunov, P. Beran, S. K. Korchagina, P. Anil Kumar,
R. Mathieu, P. Nordblad
Department of Engineering Sciences, Uppsala University

10:50-11:15 MEP2-I6: Metglas/PZT-magnetoelectric integrated spatial angular positioning devices

N.H. Duc, D.T. Huong Giang, B.D. Tu, P.A. Duc, N.T. Ngoc and N.T. Hien
Department of Nano Magnetic Materials and Devices, Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology,
VNU University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

11:15-11:30 MEP2-O2: Bi2Fe4O9-Fe3O4 nanocomposite thin film: MBE growth and magnetic properties
Duong Anh Tuan, YooLeemi Shin, Seungmok Jeon, Dang Duc Dung, and Sunglae Cho
University of Ulsan, Republic of Korea
 Lunch

MEP3-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Sukekatsu Ushioda and Sirirurg Songsivilai

13:30-14:00 MEP3-K1: Zero Bias Anomaly in Nonequilibrium Tunneling Devices

Mukunda P Das
Department of Theoretical Physics Research School of Physics and Engineering The Australian National
University Canberra
14:00-14:30 MEP3-K2: Steps toward an all-electric spin valve using side-gated quantum point contacts with lateral
spin orbit coupling
R.S. Newrock1, N. BhandarI-2, M. Cahay1,2, and S. T. Herbert3
1
Physics Department, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
2
School of Electronics and Computing Systems, University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
3
Department of Physics, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207, USA
14:30-15:00 MEP3-K3: Electric field control of magnetism in metals
A. Bernand-Mantel1, L. Herrera-Diez1, L. Ranno1, D. Givord1, A. Marty2, L. Vila2, P. Warin2, S. Auffret3, G.
Gaudin3
1
Institut Néel, CNRS/UJF, 25 av. des Martyrs, BP 166, 38042-Grenoble-Cedex 9, France
2
INAC/SP2M/NM, CEA Grenoble, 17 av. des Martyrs, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
3
INAC/SPINTEC, CEA Grenoble, 17 av. des Martyrs, F-38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France

15:00-15:30 Break

MEP4-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Robert Joynt and D. P. Tsai
15:30-16:00 MEP4-K4: Three dimensional plasmonics and metamaterials for light manipulation W. W. T. Chen1,2,
M. L. Tseng1,2, P. C. Wu1,2, C. M. Chang3, B. H. Cheng4, Y.-W. Huang1,2, Y. Z. Ho2, C. T. Hsiao2, K.-Y. Yang1,
C. Y. Liao2, K. S. Chung2, H.-K. Tsai5, S. Sun2,6,
L. Zhou7, G. Y. Guo2,6, V. Fedotov8, N. I. Zheludev8, and D. P. Tsai1,2,9
1
Graduate Institute of Applied Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
2
Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
3
Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
4
Department of Photonics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701 Taiwan
5
Institute of Electro-Optical Science and Technology, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106 Taiwan
6
National Center of Theoretical Sciences at Taipei, Physics Division, National Taiwan University, Taipei
10617, Taiwan
7
State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics and Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Photonic Structures
(Ministry of Education), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
8
Optoelectronics Research Centre and Centre for Photonic Metamaterials, University of Southampton,
Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
9
Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
16:00-16:30 MEP4-K5: Photonic wires: A novel resource for solid-state quantum optics
Jean-Michel Gérard
Institute for Nanosciences and Cryogeny, CEA Grenoble, FRANCE

16:30-17:00 MEP4-K6: Hybrid inorganic-organic spin electronics

Wilfred van der Wiel
NanoElectronics Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnolgy, University of Twente

POSTERS (1)

November 01, 2012

MEP5-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Van Don Room
Chairmen: Laurent Ranno and Le Van Hong
 8:30-8:55 MEP5-I7: Interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in solid solutions (A1-xA’x)(Fe1-
yCoy)2As2, where A, A’= Ca, Ba, Eu and La
V.H. Tran
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research,
Polish Academy of Sciences, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland

8:55-9:20 MEP5-I8: Atomically Thin Superconductors on Silicon Surfaces

Takashi Uchihashi
National Institute for Materials Science, Japan

9:20-9:45 MEP5-I9: Superconductivity and transistor characteristics of carbon based materials

Yoshihiro Kubozono, Hidenori Goto, Ritsuko Eguchi, Takashi Kambe
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University

9:45-10:00 MEP5-O3: Appearance of superconductivity in ultra-thin FeSe1-xTex (x = 0.9, 0.95) single crystals
M. Senda, R. Eguchi, H. Goto, T. Kambe, T. Noji1, Y. Koike1, Y. Kubozono
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University, Japan
1
Department of Applied physics, Tohoku University, Japan

10:00-10:30 Break

MEP6-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Halong Room
Chairmen: Chia Chen Hsu and Gilles Lemercier

8:30-8:55 MEP6-I10: Switching between photodetector and photovoltaic regime in P3HT:PCBM:CuInS2

nanocrystals hybrid thin films
A. Lefrançois1, B. Luszczynska1,2,3, M. Z. Szymanski2, J.-M. Verilhac1, P. Reiss2
1
CEA Grenoble LITEN/LCI, 17 rue des Martyrs, 38054 Grenoble, France
2
CEA Grenoble INAC/SPrAM/LEMOH UMR5819 (CEA-CNRS-UJF), 17 rue des Martyrs, France
3
Department of Molecular Physics, Technical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland

8:55-9:20 MEP6-I11: Materials science and phase control using electric double layer transistors
Yuichi Kasahara
Department of Physics, University of Tokyo

9:20-9:45 MEP6-I12: Ru(II) coordination complexes and related nanoparticles for potential applications in (bio)-
photonic and nanomedicine
Gaëlle Boeuf, Arnaud De La Reberdière, Mickaël Four, Sylviane Chevreux, Juliette Moreau, and Gilles
Lemercier
Institute of Molecular Chemistry – Reims (ICMR – UMR CNRS n°7312) – Reims Champagne-Ardenne
University

9:45-10:00 MEP6-O4: Ferroelectric control of two dimensional electron gas in oxide heterointerface
Tra-Vu Thanh1, Jhih-Wei Chen2, Chao-Hui Yeh3, Po-Wen Chiu3, Chia-Hao Chen4, Yi-Chun Chen2, and
Chung-Lin Wu2, Lin – Jiunn Yuan1, Ying –Hao Chu5
1
Institute of Physics, National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2
Department of Physics, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
3
Department of Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
4
National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan
5
Department of Material Science and Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University,Taiwan

10:00-10:30 Break

MEP7-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Van Don Room
Chairmen: Nguyen Huy Dan and Soon Cheol Hong
10:30-10:55 MEP7-I13: Qubit relaxation from evanescent-wave Johnson noise
Luke S. Langsjoen, Amrit Poudel, Maxim G. Vavilov, and Robert Joynt
Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin - Madison, USA
10:55-11:20 MEP7-I14: Hydrogen storage in Ti-TiO2 multilayers
Z. Tarnawski, Nhu-T.H. Kim-Ngan2, K. Zakrzewska3, K. Drogowska1,5, A. Brudnik3, R. Kužel4, L. Havela4, V.
Sechovsky4, A.G. Balogh5
 1
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30-059
Kraków, Poland.
2
Institute of Physics, Pedagogical University, 30-084 Kraków, Poland.
3
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Electronics, AGH University of
Science and Technology, 30-059 Kraków, Poland.
4
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 12116 Prague, Czech Republic.
5
Institute of Materials Science, Technische Universität Darmstadt, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany
11:20-11:35 MEP7-O5: Influence of fabrication conditions on giant magnetocaloric effect of Ni-Mn-Sn ribbons
Nguyen Huy Dan1, Do Tran Huu2, Nguyen Hai Yen1, Pham Thi Thanh1, Nguyen Huu Duc1, Nguyen Thi
Nguyet Nga3, Tran Dang Thanh1,4, Phan The Long4, Seong Cho Yu4
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.
2
Hanoi University of Science and Technology, 1 Dai Co Viet, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
3
Hanoi University of Education No.2, Xuan Hoa, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam.
4
BK-21 Physics Program and Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 361-763,
South Korea
11:35-11:50 MEP7-O6: High-temperature Segmented Thermoelectric Oxide module using p-type Ca3Co4O9 and n-
type ZnAlO/CaMn0.95Nb0.05O3 Legs
Le Thanh Hung1, Ngo Van Nong1, G. Jeffrey Snyder2, Nini Pryds1 and Søren Linderoth1
1
Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark.
2
Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena CA, USA
11:50-12:05 MEP7-O7: Stabilization of cubic γ-phase U-Mo alloys synthesized by splat-cooling
Nhu-T.H. Kim-Ngan1, I. Tkach2, S. Mašková2, L. Havela2, A. Warren3, T. Scott3
1
Institute of Physics, Pedagogical University, Podchorazych 2, 30-084 Krakow, Poland.
2
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Ke Karlovu 5, 12116 Prague, Czech Republic.
3
Interface Analysis Centre, University of Bristol, Oldbury House, Bristol, BS2 8BQ, United Kingdom

Lunch

MEP8-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Halong Room
Chairmen: Wilfred van der Wiel and Cheo Gi Kim

10:30-10:55 MEP8-I15: Materials for spin injection into semiconductors: Overview and perspectives of the Ge:Mn
system
V. Le Thanh, A. Spiesser, Minh-Tuan Dau, Thi-Giang Le, L.A. Michez, M. Petit
Aix-Marseille University, CINaM-CNRS, Marseille, France

10:55-11:20 MEP8-I16: Field-induced superconductivity at an organic transistor interface

Hiroshi M. Yamamoto, Masaki Nakano, Masayuki Suda, Yoshihiro Iwasa, Masashi Kawasaki, and Reizo
Kato
Institute for Molecular Science, Japan

11:20-11:35 MEP8-O8: Characteristics of phenacene single crystal field-effect transistors

Xuexia He1, Ritsuko Eguchi1, Hidenori Goto1, and Yoshihiro Kubozono1,2
1
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
2
Reserach Center of New Functional Materials for Energy Production, Storage and Transport, Okayama
University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan

11:35-11:50 MEP8-O9: Field-induced electrical transport properties of ultra-thin FeSe1-xTex single crystals
Ritsuko Eguchi, Megumi Senda, Hidenori Goto, Takashi Kambe, Takashi Noji a, Yoji Koike a, Y. Kubozono
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University, Japan
a
Department of Applied Physics, Tohoku University, Japan

Lunch

MEP9-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Van Don Room
Chairmen: Nhu-T.H. Kim-Ngan and Ritsuko Eguchi

13:30-13:55 MEP9-I17: Roles of nonmagnetic elements on magnetocrystalline anisotropy: first-principles study

D. Odkhuu, W. S. Yun, and Soon Cheol Hong
Department of Physics and Energy Harvest-Storage Research Center, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 680-749,
Republic of Korea
 13:55-14:20 MEP9-I18: Combinational study of magnetisation processes
A. Hrabec, N.T. Nam, P. David, S. Pizzini, L. Ranno
Institut Néel CNRS-UJF, Grenoble, France

14:20-14:35 MEP9-O10: Electrical control of exchange bias in Co/IrMn/PZT multilayered thin films
Do Thi Huong Giang, Vu Nguyen Thuc, Nguyen Huu Duc, Guiaullme Agnus and Phillipe Lecoeur
Department of Nano Magnetic Materials and Devices, Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology,
University of Engineering and Technology,Vietnam National University, Hanoi

14:35-14:50 MEP9-O11: Magnetization tilt angles in [Pd/Co]/Cu/[Co/Pd]-NiFe pseudo spin valves

T. N. Anh Nguyen1,2, Sunjae Chung1, S.M. Mohseni1,2, Q. Tuan Le1, R. K. Dumas3, and Johan Åkerman1,2,3
1
Materials Physics, School of ICT, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Electrum 229, 164 40, Kista, Sweden
2
NanOsc AB, Electrum 205, 164 40 Kista, Sweden
3
Department of Physics, University of Gothenburg, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden

14:50-15:05 MEP9-O12: The Influence of Boron Addition on Structure, Magnetic and Thermoelectric Properties of
Ni50Mn38Sb12Bx
Ngo Van Nong1, Le Thanh Hung1 and Luu Tuan Tai2
1
Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark
2
Cryogenic Laboratory, Faculty of Physics, Hanoi University of Science, Vietnam National University

15:05-15:30 Break

MEP10-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Halong Room
Chairmen: David John Jones and Nguyen Nang Dinh

13:30-13:55 MEP10-I19: Highly sensitive photochromic molecules based on terarylene structure and their potential
application for light tunable light emitting materials
Tsuyoshi Kawai
Graduate School of Materials Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, NAIST

13:55-14:20 MEP10-I20: Electronic Structure and Disk Aromaticity in Polycyclic Clusters

Minh Tho Nguyen
Department of Chemistry, University of Leuven, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium

14:20-14:35 MEP10-O13: Lighting the Future

Przemysław Dereń
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Okólna 2, 50-422
Wrocław, Poland

14:35-14:50 MEP10-O14: Blue organic light emitting diodes (B-OLED): Preparation, Characterization and
Application
Nguyen Duc Cuong, Do Ngoc Chung, Tran Thi Thao, Le Thi Hien, Tran Quang Trung, Vu Xuan Nghia,
Nguyen Nang Dinh
University of Engineering and Technology, VNUH

14:50-15:05 MEP10-O15: Effects of Temperature and Stress on the InGaP/GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar
Phototransistor
Than Hong Phuc, Yasushi TAKAKI, Kazuo UCHIDA, Shinji NOZAKI
The University of Electro-Communications, Dept. of Engineering Science, Nozaki and Uchida lab. 1-5-1,
Chofugaoka, Chofu-shi, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan
Cintra CNRS/NTU/Thales, UMI 3288, Research Techno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive, Border X Block, Level 6,
Singapore 637553

15:05-15:30 Break

MEP11-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Van Don Room
Chairmen: Hiroshi M. Yamamoto and Minh Tho Nguyen

15:30-15:55 MEP11-I21: Ultrathin organic layers with on/off switching transport properties based on
oligothiophene diazonium salts
 Jean Christophe Lacroix
Interfaces, Traitements, Organisation et Dynamiques des Systèmes, Université Paris 7-Denis Diderot, UMR
CNRS 7086. 15, rue Jean Antoine de Baïf, 75205 Paris cedex, France

15:55-16:20 MEP11-I22: Enhancing light and matter interaction by resonant waveguide grating structures
Jian Hung Lin,1 Georg W. Rieger,,2 Hung-Chih Kan,1Ching-Ting Lee,3 Jeff F. Young,2Chia Chen Hsu1
1
Department of Physics, National Chung Cheng University, Ming Hsiung, Chia Yi 621, Taiwan
2
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, V6T 1Z1 Canada
3
Institute of Microelectronics, Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University,
Tainan, 701 Taiwan

16:20-16:35 MEP11-O16: High efficient solution processable bulk heterojunction solar cells based on mesogenic
phthalocyanine
QuangDuy DAO1, Tetsuro HORI1, Tetsuya MASUDA1, Kaoru FUKUMURA1, Takeshi HAYASHI1, Toshiya
KAMIKADO1, Hiroyuki YOSHIDA1, Akihiko FUJII1, Yo SHIMIZU2, and Masanori OZAKI1
1
Division of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering, Osaka University 2-1 Yamada-oka, Suita,
Osaka 565-0871, Japan
2
Synthetic Nano-Function Materials Group, Research Institute for Ubiquitous Energy Devices, National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Kansai Centre 1-8-31 Midorigaoka, Ikeda,
Osaka 563-8577, Japan

16:35-16:50 MEP11-O17: Synthesis and characterization of alkaline metal doped picene superconductors
K. Teranishi, X. He, M. Izumi, Y. Sakai, R. Eguchi, H. Goto, Y. Takabayashi, T. Kambe, Y. Kubozonoa
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University
a)
Department of Physics, Okayama University

POSTERS (2)

MEP12-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Halong Room
Chairmen: Tadaaki Nagao and Son Nguyen Manh

15:30-15:55 MEP12-I23: Broadband white anti-Stokes emission of tetraphosphate nanocrystals doped with rare-
earth ions
Wieslaw Strek, Lukasz Marciniak, Dariusz Hreniak
Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Okólna 2 50-422
Wrocław, Poland

15:55-16:20 MEP12-I24: Optically pumped lasing from flexible microstructures

Van Duong Ta, Rui Chen, and Handong Sun
Division of Physics and Applied Physics School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Nanyang
Technological University

16:20-16:35 MEP12-O18: Luminescence properties of new red phosphor KYP2O7 doped with Eu3+ ions
Adam Watras, Robert Pazik, Przemyslaw Deren
Institute for Low Temperatures and Structure Research of Polish Academy of Sciences

16:35-16:50 MEP12-O19: Effects of annealing on the luminescent properties of BaMgAl10O17: Eu2+ blue emitting
phosphor
Son Nguyen Manh, Thuy Trang Pham Nguyen, Tuyen Ho Van
Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Hue University

POSTERS (2)

November 02, 2012

MEP13-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Van Don Room
Chairmen: Tadaaki Nagao and Jean Christophe Lacroix
8:30-8:55 MEP13-I25: Micro and nanophotonic structures in the visible and near infra-red for optical devices
Pham Van Hoi, Bui Huy, Ngo Quang Minh
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Caugiay District, Hanoi, Vietnam

8:55-9:20 MEP13-I26: Plasmons and their resonators in nanoscale and atomic-scale objects
Tadaaki Nagao
International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science

9:20-9:35 MEP13-O20: Resistive switching phenomena in LixCoO2 thin films

Olivier Schneegans1, Van Huy Mai1, Alec Moradpour2, Pascale Auban-Senzier2, Claude Pasquier2, Kang
Wang2, Sylvain Franger3, Alexandre Revcolevschi3, Efthymios Svoukis4, John Giapintzakis4, Philippe
Lecoeur5, Pascal Aubert5, Guillaume Agnus5, Thomas Maroutian5, Raphaël Salot6, Pascal Chrétien1
1
Laboratoire de Génie Electrique de Paris, UMR 8507 of CNRS, UPMC and Paris-Sud University, Supélec,
91192 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France
2
Laboratoire de Physique de Solides, UMR C8502 of CNRS, Paris-Sud University, 91405 Orsay, France
3
Institut de Chimie Moléculaire et des Matériaux d'Orsay, Laboratoire de Physico-Chimie de l’Etat Solide,
UMR 8182 of CNRS, Paris-Sud University, 91405 Orsay, France
4
Institut d'Electronique Fondamentale, UMR 8622 of CNRS, Paris-Sud University, 91405 Orsay, France
5
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
6
CEA/LITEN of Grenoble, 38054, Grenoble, France

9:35-9:50 MEP13-O21: Synthesis and luminescence properties of β- sialon doped with Eu2+
D. Rudnicka, P. J. Dereń
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences

MEP14-Session: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Halong Room
Chairmen: Tsuyoshi Kawai and Dariusz Hreniak

8:30-8:55 MEP14-I27: Spontaneous Orientation of the BCC Lattice for Spherical Microdomains in a Block
Copolymer Thin Film
Shinichi SakuraI1, Konomi Honda1 Tsukasa MiyazakI2, Hiroki Ogawa3,4, and Sono SasakI1
1
Department of Biobased Materials Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Matsugasaki,
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8585, JAPAN,
2
Core Technology Center, Nitto Denko Corporation, 1-1-2, Shimohozumi, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-8680 Japan,
3
Frontier Softmaterial Beamline (FSBL), 1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo 679-5198, Japan,
4
Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI/SPring-8), 1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo 679-5198, Japan
8:55-9:20 MEP14-O22: Spectroscopic properties of Eu2+ in a polycrystalline cordierite powder
K.Maleszka-Bagińska, A.Watras, R.Pązik, P.J. Dereń
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław
9:20-9:35 MEP14-O23: Y2Si2O7 and (Ca,Sr)2Y8(SiO4)6O2 based phosphors for white LED
Jerzy Sokolnicki
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, Poland
9:35-9:50 MEP14-O24: Cooperative energy transfer in Tb3+-Yb3+ and Eu3+-Yb3+ doped CaAl4O7
M. Puchalska1, E. Zych1,2, M. Sobczyk1, A. Watras3
1
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, 14 F. Joliot-Curie Street, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland
2
Wrocław Research Centre EIT+, 147 Stablowicka Street, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
3
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, 2 Okólna Street, 50-422
Wrocław, Poland
9:50-10:05 MEP14-O25: Spectroscopic properties of XLaP4O12 (X=Li, Na, K, Rb) nanocrystals doped with Nd3+
ions as potential temperature sensors
Lukasz Marciniak, Dariusz Hreniak, Artur Bednarkiewicz, Wieslaw Strek
Institute of Low temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland

To P2, Poster awarding and closing

 October 31, 2012

NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

NLE

NLE1-Session: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Venue: Cong Doan 1 Room
Chairmen: Srinivas Sridhar and Yutaka Ikeda

10:00-10:25 NLE1-I1: Conjugation chemistries for the development of next generation drugs
Yutaka Ikeda, Hiromichi Kawasaki, Jinya Katamachi, Yukio Nagasaki
Grauate School of Pure and Applied Science, University of Tsukuba, International Center for Materials
Nanoarchitectonics Satellite (WPI-MANA)
10:25-10:50 NLE1-I2: Nanoplatforms for Personalized Medicine
Srinivas Sridhar
Northeastern University
10:50-11:15 NLE1-I3: Microelectronics devices for biomedical applications
Jun Ohta
Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
11:15-11:30 NLE1-O1: Pegylated Dendrimer and Its Effect in Fluorouracil Loading and Release for Enhancing
Antitumor Activity
Thi Phuong Le, Ngoc Quyen Tran, Thai Thanh Hoang Thi, Cuu Khoa Nguyen
Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, HCMC, Vietnam

11:30-11:45 NLE1-O2: Cross-flow membrane emulsification technique for fabrication of drug loaded particles
Thanh Ha HO, Thi Phuong Tuyen DAO, Tuan Anh NGUYEN, Mau Chien DANG
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City

Lunch

NLE2-Session: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Venue: Cong Doan 2 Room
Chairmen: Darren Sun and Yoshihiro Sasaki

10:00-10:25 NLE2-I4: Materials Engineering for Clean Energy

Zheng-Xiao Guo
Department of Chemistry and London Centre for Nanotechnology University College London.

10:25-10:50 NLE2-I5: Nanofiber Membrane for Cost-effective Drinking Water and Energy Production
Concurrently
Darren Sun
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

10:50-11:15 NLE2-I6: Electrospinning and applications of electrospun nanofibers for energy storage and
biomedical applications
Jun Seo Park
Department of Chemical Engineering, Hankyong National University, Korea

11:15-11:40 NLE2-I7: Materials development for large-scale printed solar cells

David John Jones
Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne
Project Coordinator Victorian Organic Solar Cell Consortium (VICOSC)
Energy Futures Group, Melbourne Energy Institute

11:40-11:55 NLE2-O3: Electrochemical performance of carbon nanotubes-modifiedcomposite material for

electrode of fuel cell and lithium-ion batteries
 Tran Van Man1,2,Tran Thi Thuy Dung1, Le My Loan Phung1,2, Cao Duy Vinh3, Luu Tuan Anh3, Le Van
Thang3
1
VNU-HCM KeyLab - Applied Physical Chemistry
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City
3
VNU-HCM KeyLab–Material Technology, University of Tecnnology,Vietnam National University –
HoChi Minh City

Lunch

NLE3-Session: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Venue: Cong Doan 1 Room
Chairmen: Jun Ohta and Jun Seo Park

13:30-13:55 NLE3-I8: Utilizing the unique electronic properties of heterostructured nanoparticles composed of gold
and silver towards bioprobes with enhanced stability and optical properties
Dao T. Ngoc Anh, Cheshta Shankar, Prerna Singh, Derrick M. Mott, and Shinya Maenosono
School of Materials Science, JAIST (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

13:55-14:20 NLE3-I9: Coating effect on luminescence and biocompatibility of rare-earth doped NaGdF4
nanocrystals
Wojciech Kalas1, Ewa Ziolo1, Leon Strzadala1, Jakub Cichos2, Miroslaw Karbowiak2, Lukasz Marciniak3,
Wieslaw Strek3, Dariusz Hreniak3
1
Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Rudolfa Weigla 12,
53-114 Wroclaw, Poland
2
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, ul. F. Joliot-Curie Street 14, 50-383 Wroclaw, Poland
3
Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Okólna 2 50-422
Wrocław, Poland

14:20-14:35 NLE3-O4: Hybrid Multifunctional Colloidal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

Trinh Thang Thuy, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Derrick Mott and Shinya Maenosono
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

14:35-14:50 NLE3-O5: Biological activity of nanocopper and nanocobalt added to animals’ fodder ration
S.D. Polishchuk, А.А. Nazarova, G.I. Churilov
Ryazan State Agrotechnological Univrsity Named after P.A. Kostychev, Russia

1500-15:30 Break

NLE4-Session: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Venue: Cong Doan 2 Room
Chairmen: Tadashi Shinohara and Cuu Khoa Nguyen

13:30-13:55 NLE4-I10: Tailor-made lipid nanotube engineering: Nanotubulation of surface-immobilized liposomes

using external forces
Yoshihiro Sasaki1, Yurina Sekine1, Yoshitaka Ito1, Kazunari Akiyoshi1,2
1
Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University,
Tokyo, 101-0062, Japan
2
Department of Polymer Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University,
Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan

13:55-14:20 NLE4-I11: The Cuban nanobiotechnological approach, a 2012 update: new steps, more about the
country’s scientific development
Ariel Felipe
Scientific Advisor’s Office, State’s Council, Republic of Cuba

14:20-14:35 NLE4-O6: Application of Photo Catalysis to Cathodic Protection of Metals

Tadashi Shinohara, Mamiko Kawakita and Jin Kawakita
National Institute for Materials Science

14:35-14:50 NLE4-O7: Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO/TiO2 hierarchical heterogeneous nanostructures

Le Phuc Quy, Le Van Hieu, Lam Quang Vinh, Dinh Son Thach, Vu Thi Hanh Thu
Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, The University of Science of HCM city, Vietnam National,
University in Ho-Chi-Minh City
15:00-15:30 Break

NLE5-Session: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Venue: Cong Doan 1 Room
Chairmen: Gerardo Guillen and Yoshihiro Sasaki

15:30-15:55 NLE5-I12: Iron oxide-based conjugates for cancer theragnostics

Xuan Phuc Nguyen1, Dai Lam Tran1, Phuong Thu Ha1, Hong Nam Pham1, Thu Trang MaI-1, Hoai Linh
Pham1, VanHong Le1, Hung Manh Do1, Thi Bich Hoa Phan1, Thi Ha Giang Pham2,Dac Tu Nguyen2, Thi My
Nhung Hoang2, Khanh Lam3 and Thi Quy Nguyen2
1
Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials, Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and
Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University of Science, 334 Nguyen Trai street, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
High Technology Center, Central Military Hospital No. 108, 1 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi

15:55-16:20 NLE5-I13: Nanovaccines: virus like particles and nucleoparticles as a vaccine candidates
Guillen G, Aguilar JC, Dueñas S, Hermida L, Penton E, Iglesias E, Lobaina Y, Muzio V.
Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología. La Habana. Cuba.

16:20-16:35 NLE5-O8: A new formulation of curcumin using poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) - poly (ethylen-glycol)
diblock copolymer as carrier material
Dao Thi Phuong Tuyen, Nguyen To Hoai, Ho Thanh Ha, To Van Vinh and Dang Mau Chien
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh city

16:35-16:50 NLE5-O9: Label-Free Detection of DNA Hybridization Using Transistors Based on CVD Grown
Graphene
Phan Thi Kim Loan1, Tzu-Yin Chen2, Chang-Lung Hsu1, Yi-Hsien Lee2, Jacob Tse-Wei Wang2, Kung-Hwa
Wei1, Cheng-Te Lin2, and Lain-Jong Li2
1
Department of Material Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan, R.O.C
2
Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 11617, Taiwan, R.O.C.

16:50-17:05 NLE5-O10: Characterization of silver impregnated activated carbon used as gas absorber
Pisutti Dararutana
The Royal Thai Army Chemical Department, Thailand

POSTERS (1)

NLE6-Session: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Venue: Cong Doan 2 Room
Chairmen: Takao Aoyagi and Basavaraj K. Nanjwade

15:30-15:55 NLE6-I14: Development of nanostructured lipid carrier of Ubiquinone for Alzheimer’s

Basavaraj K. Nanjwade
Department of Pharmaceutics KLE University College of Pharmacy, Belgaum-590010, Karnataka, India.

15:55-16:20 NLE6-I15: Structure, recognition, and assembly of DNA G-quadruplexes

Phan Anh Tuan
Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

16:20-16:35 NLE6-O11: Development of oxidation resistant coatings for Ni-based superalloys via nano-plating
method
Hideyuki Murakami
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan

16:35-16:50 NLE6-O12: Silicon nitride membrane-based microfilter for detection of human circulating tumor cells
Van Vinh To1, Mau Chien Dang1, Van Binh Pham1, Van Hieu Tran2, Linh Thuoc Tran2, Duy Hien Tong1
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology,
2
University of Sciences, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City

16:50-17:05 NLE6-O13: Ecological and Biological Effects of Nanocrystalline Metals

G.I. Churilov, S.D. Polishchuk, N.H. Chau
Ryazan State Medical University-Ryazan State Agrotechnological University, Russia
 POSTERS (1)

November 01, 2012

NLE7-Session: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Hiroshi Daimon and Jean-Michel Gérard
8:30-9:00 NLE7-K1: Smart Biomaterials Design for Nano-biotechnology
Takao Aoyagi,Young-Jin Kim, Mitsuhiro Ebara
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), International Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics
(WPI-MANA)
9:00-9:30 NLE7-K2: Fullerene as Nanobiomedicine
Yukio Nagasaki
Department of Materials Science, University of Tsukuba, Tennoudai 1-1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573, Japan

9:30-10:00 NLE7-K3: Nanotechnology-based cell sheet engineering for regenerative medicine

Masayuki Yamato
Instutite of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Japan

10:00-10:30 Break

NLE8-Session: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Thuc-Quyen Nguyen and YoungPak Lee

10:30-11:00 NLE8-K4: Control of Polymeric Nano-architectures in Aqueous Media Based on Polyion Complex
Formation toward Biomedical Applications
Akihiro Kishimura, Yasutaka Anraku, Sayan Chuanoi, Arie Wibowo, Kazunori Kataoka
Department of Materials Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan.

11:00-11:30 NLE8-K5: Noninvasive and effective transdermal delivery of functional oligonucleotides by

iontophoresis
Kentaro Kogure1, Kaoru Kigasawa2, Kiyoshi Kanamura3, Atsuhi Tamura4, Yukio Nagaski4, Susumu Hama1,
and Kazuaki Kajimoto2
1
Department of Biophysical Chemistry, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Kyoto,
2
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan
3
TTI-ellebeau Inc., Tokyo, 140-0002, Japan
4
Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences and
Satellite Laboratory of International Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics, National Institute of Materials
Science(NIMS),

11:30-12:00 NLE8-K6: The interaction of nanoparticles with water and lipids – Nanoparticles in Biological systems
N. Quirke
Chemistry Department, Imperial College, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK

Lunch

NLE9-Session
Venue: Cong Doan 1 Room
Chairmen: Akihiro Kishimura and Oscar Rodriguez Hoyo

13:30-13:55 NLE9-I16: Nanotechnology and some of its Applications for Drinking Water
Cees van Rijn
Centre for Bionano technology, University of Wageningen

13:55-14:20 NLE9-I17: Nonextensivity and tsallis entropy in DNA fragmentation patterns by ionizing radiation
Oscar Rodriguez Hoyo
Instituto Superior de Tecnologías y Ciencias Aplicadas (InSTEC), La Habana,Cuba
14:20-14:35 NLE9-O14: Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange Using Zinc Oxide Nanorods/ Zinc Stannate
(ZnO/ZTO) Catalysts
Mayuree Jaisai1, Supamas Danwittayakul2, Panida Muangkasem2 and Thammarat Koottatep1
1
Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Asian Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang,
Pathumthani 12120, THAILAND
2
National Metal and Materials Technology Center, 114 Thailand Science Park, Klong Luang, Pathumthani
12120, THAILAND

14:35-14:50 NLE9-O15: Nano Pt/C electrocatalysts and their activities for alcohol oxidation
Nguyen Thi Giang Huong1, Tran Thi Xuan Phuong1, Lam Thi Xuan Binh2, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa1,2, Tran
Van Man1,2
1
VNU-HCM Key Lab, Applied Physical Chemistry Laboratory.
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City

14:50-15:05 NLE9-O16: Study on dioxin removal from the contaminated soil over nano-composite fiber catalysts
V2O5-WO3/TiO2 tubes supported on PtFe
Tuan A.Vu, Kien T.Nguyen, Giang H.Le, Thao.X.La, Canh D.Dao, Phuong T.Dang, Hoa T.K.Tran, Thuy
T.T.Hoang
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

15:05-15:30 Break

NLE10-Session
Venue: Cong Doan 2 Room
Chairmen: Eiichi Tamiya and Weon-Sik Chae

13:30-13:55 NLE10-I18: CdTe and CdSe quantum dots: synthesis, characterizations and applications in agriculture
Dieu Thuy Ung Thi1, Kim Chi Tran Thi1, Thu Nga Pham1, Duc Nghia Nguyen2, Duy Khang Dinh3 and Quang
Liem Nguyen1
1
Institute of Materials Science (IMS)
2
Institute of Chemistry (IoC)
3
Institute of Biotechnology (IBT)

13:55-14:20 NLE10-I19: Innovations in developing novel nanocrystal foliar fertilizers

Anh V Nguyen1, Tuan AH Nguyen1, Peng Li2,1, Yumei Du3,1, Marc A Hampton1, Dang T Vu1,3, Zhi Ping Xu2,
Longbin Huang3 and Victor Rudolph1
1
School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
2
ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials, AIBN, The University of Queensland, Brisbane,
QLD 4072, Australia
3
Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia

14:20-14:35 NLE10-O17: An improvement of photocatalyst of TiO2 and TiO2: 0.5%V4+ nanoparticles: Experiment
and calculation
Nguyen Minh Thuy, Duong Quoc Van, Pham van Hai and Le Thi Hong Hai
Department of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education

14:35-14:50 NLE10-O18: Synthesis of zinc oxide/zinc stannate composite oxides by hydrothermal process for
photocatalysis application
Supamas Danwittayakul1, Mayuree Jaisai2, Panida Muangkasem1 and Thammarat Koottatep2
1
National Metal and Materials Technology Center, 114 Thailand Science Park, Klong Luang, Pathumthani
12120, THAILAND
2
Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Asian Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang,
Pathumthani 12120, THAILAND

14:50-15:05 NLE10-O19: Mid-IR, Broad-band Plasmonic Nanoantennas for Molecular Sensing

Chung V. Hoang, Makiko Oyama, Masakazu Aono and Tadaaki Nagao
International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, NIMS, Japan

15:05-15:30 Break

NLE11-Session
Venue: Cong Doan 1 Room
Chairmen: Ryuji Yokokawa and Le Quoc Minh
15:30-15:55 NLE11-I20: Nanoplasmonic and electrochemical biosensors for medical diagnosis and cellular analyses
Eiichi Tamiya
Nano-bioengineering and Biosensor group, Department of Applied Physics, Osaka University

15:55-16:20 NLE11-I21: Nanoluminophores for biomedical labeling application

Le Quoc Minh1,2, Tran Thu Huong1, Nguyen Thanh Huong1, Hoang Thi Khuyen1, Lam Thi Kieu Giang1,
Nguyen Thanh Binh1 and Tran Kim Anh1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology
2
University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University Hanoi.

16:20-16:35 NLE11-O20: The effect of Fe3O4 nanoparticles on the Curcumin- loading capicity and cytotoxicity
Phuong Thu Ha1, Hoai Nam Nguyen1, Mai Huong Le2, My Nhung Hoang Thi3, Xuan Phuc Nguyen1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
2
Institute of Natural Products Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
3
Hanoi University of Science, Vietnam National University

16:35-16:50 NLE11-O21: Survey of surface modification of SiNWs biosensor for detection of MAGE-4 mRNA in
liver cancer
Van Binh PHAM, Xuan Thanh Tung PHAM, Van Vinh TO, Ngoc Thuy Duong DANG, Mau Chien DANG and
Duy Hien TONG
Laboratory for NanoTechnology (LNT) - Vietnam National University- Ho Chi Minh City

16:50-17:05 NLE11-O22: A novel biosensor based on a network single- walled carbon nanotubes field-effect
transistor for escherichia coli detection
Nguyen Thi Thuy1, Phuong Trung Dung2, Phuong Dinh Tam3, Nguyen Duc Chien4, and Mai Anh Tuan2
1
Electric Power University (EPU), No. 235, Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
International Training Institute for Materials Science (ITIMS)
3
Hanoi Advanced School of Science and Technology (HAST)
4
Institute of Engineering Physics (IEP), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1 Dai Co
Viet Road, Hanoi, Vietnam

POSTERS (2)

NLE12-Session: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL

TECHNOLOGY
Venue: Cong Doan 2 Room
Chairmen: Basavaraj K. Nanjwade and Ryuji Yokokawa

15:30-15:55 NLE12-I22: Integration of nanoimprint lithography (NIL) and UV lithography (UVL) for multi-scale
fluidic channels
Ryuji Yokokawa, Gaku Isobe, Isaku Kanno, Hidetoshi Kotera
Kyoto University

15:55-16:20 NLE12-I23: Using DNA nanotechnology to fabricate drug delivery system

La Thi Huyen, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy Nguyen Thi Minh Huyen and Le Quang Huan
Institude of Biotechnology,Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
16:20-16:35 NLE12-O23: Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of sulfated Zr-SBA-15
Truong Thanh Tam, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, Le Van Hieu, Vo Vien
Department of Chemistry, Quy Nhon University
16:35-16:50 NLE12-O24: Investigation on Fe/TiO2 – supported nano gold for Co oxidation
Vu Nam Luong, Thi My Dung Dang, Thi Minh Hanh Nguyen and Mau Chien Dang
Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT), Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6,
Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
16:50-17:05 NLE12-O25: Synthesis and Invasion of CdSe Quantum Dots In Porous TiO2 Films For Solar Cell
Application
Vinh. Q. LAM1, Cuong C. HUYNH1, Tung T. HA1, HUYNH T. Dat2
1
2
University of Science,VNU-HCM, 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Ho Chi Minh City,
Viet Nam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

POSTERS (2), Poster awarding and closing

 October 31, 2012

SOFT MATTER AND POLYMER SCIENCE

SMPS

SMPS1-Session: SOFT MATTER AND POLYMER SCIENCE

Venue: Dai La Room
Chairmen: Alamgir Karim and Toshihiro Kawakatsu

10:00-10:25 SMPS1-I1: Dynamic Directed Assembly of Block Copolymers via Cold Zone Annealing
Gurpreet Singh,1 Kevin G. Yager,2 Detlef-M. Smilgies,3 Manish M. Kulkarni,1 David G. Bucknall4 and Alamgir
Karim1
1
Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Akron (UA), Akron, OH 44325
2
Center forFunctional Nanomaterials, BrookhavenNational Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973
3
Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS), Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
4
Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332

10:25-10:50 SMPS1-I2: Phase Separation Dynamics of Binary Liquid Mixtures: Application of Structured
Illumination, Nanoparticles Formation, and Light Emission form Bubbles
S. Toyouchi, K. Kitabatake, D. Shirasawa, S. Kajimoto, H. Fukumura
Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science,Tohoku University

10:50-11:15 SMPS1-I3: Quantitative formation of m-phenyleneimine macrocycle based on dynamic covalent

chemistry and -stacked precipitation-driven cyclization
Toshihiko Matsumoto, Sho Hasegawa, Saori Sugaya, Seitaro Oishi, and Kozo Ishida
Center for Nano Science and Technology; Tokyo Polytechnic University

11:15-11:30 SMPS1-O1: Theoretical analysis of stability of water droplet on oil surface

Chi Phan
Curtin University, Australia

11:30-11:45 SMPS1-O2: Unraveling film microstructure and evolution in semiconducting polymers via quantitative
x-ray diffraction and optical absorption spectroscopy
Duc T. Duong, Michael F. Toney, Alberto Salleo
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University

11:45-12:00 SMPS1-O3: Effect of carrier on property of Pd nano catalyst in n-hexane isomerization

Luu Cam Loc, Dao Thi Kim Thoa, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Pham Nhu Thuan, Nguyen Tri, Ho Si Thoang
Institute of Chemical Technology

Lunch

SMPS2-Session
Venue: Dai La Room
Chairmen: Tomohisa Norisuye and Hiroshi Fukumura

13:30-13:55 SMPS2-I4: Conformational Relaxation of Polymers at Solid interface by Sum-frequency Generation

Spectroscopy
Hirofumi Tsuruta and Keiji Tanaka
Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan

13:55-14:20 SMPS2-I5: Ultrasonic Scattering Studies of Polymers

Tomohisa Norisuye, Qui Tran-Cong-Miyata
Dep. of Macromol. Sci. and Eng., Kyoto Institute of Technology

14:20-14:35 SMPS2-O4: Field Theoretical Approach for Polymer Containing Vesicle

Yutaka Oya and Toshihiro Kawakatsu
Department of Physics, Tohoku University

14:35-14:50 SMPS2-O5: Preparation and characterization of luminescent coordination polymers containing rare
earth ions based on self-assembly of Zn(II) with polycarboxylic acid ligands
 Nguyen Thanh Binh, Dinh Manh Tien, Lam Thi Kieu Giang, Hoang Thi Khuyen, Nguyen Thanh Huong, Tran
Thu Huong
Institute of Materials Science - Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

15:00-15:30 Break

SMPS3-Session
Venue: Dai La Room
Chairmen: Toshihiko Matsumoto and John A. Pojman

15:30-15:55 SMPS3-I6: Dynamics of complex domains in polymer-surfactant systems

Toshihiro Kawakatsu
Department of Physics, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

15:55-16:20 SMPS3-I7: Frontal Polymerization and Its Use For Cure-On Demand Art and Rapid Repair
John A. Pojman
Louisiana State Univerisity

16:20-16:35 SMPS3-O6: Simple crack propagation model of pressure-sensitive adhesives

Shinobu Sekine,Toshihiro Kawakatsu
Department of Physics, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

16:35-16:50 SMPS3-O7: Spectroscopy and Structure of LnIII Complexes with Sulfonylamidophosphate-Type

Ligands as New Sensitizers of Visible and Near-Infrared Luminescence
V. M. Amirkhanov1, V. A. Trush1, T. Krachko 1, E. Kasprzycka2, L. B. Jerzykiewicz2, P. Gawryszewska2
1
Department of Chemistry, National Taras Shevchenko University, Volodymyrska Str. 64, Kyiv 1601,
Ukraine
2
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, 14 F. Joliot-Curie Str., 50-383 Wrocław, Poland

16:50-17:05 SMPS3-O8: Preferential Perpendicular Orientation of Crystalline Lamellae in Polylactide/

Poly(oxyethylene) Blends Revealed by SAXS/ Electron Microscopy/ X-ray CT Techniques
Nguyen Dung Tien1, Yukihiro Nishikawa2, Masatoshi Tosaka3, Sono Sasaki1,4, Shinichi Sakurai1,4
1
Department of Biobased Materials Science, Kyoto Institute of Technology.
2
Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology. 3Institute for
Chemical Research, Kyoto University.
4
Center for Fiber and Textile Science, Kyoto Institute of Technology.

POSTERS (1)

November 01, 2012

SMPS4-Session
Venue: Dai La Room
Chairmen: Masami Kawaguchi and Keiji Tanaka

8:30-8:55 SMPS4-I8: Influence of emulsifiers on stability and rheological properties of concentrated emulsions
Masami Kawaguchi
Division of Chemistry for Materials, Graduate School of Engineering, Mie University, 1577 Kurimamachiya,
Tsu, Mie 514-8507 Japan

8:55-9:20 SMPS4-I9: Understanding the nano- and macromechanical behaviour, the failure and fatigue
mechanisms of advanced and natural polymer fibres by Raman microspectrometry
Philippe Colomban
Ladir, CNRS, UPMC, Paris, France

9:20-9:35 SMPS4-I10: Emergence of Spirals in Active Distributefd Chemical Systems

Tomohiko Yamaguchi
Nanosystem Research Institute (NRI), National Institute for Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
(AIST)

9:35-9:50 SMPS4-O9: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites – Morphology Controlled by Light-Induced Phase
 Separation
Dan-Thuy Van-Pham1,2, Qui Tran-Cong-Miyata1
1
Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
2
Venture Laboratory,Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan

10:00-10:30 Break

SMPS5-Session
Venue: Dai La Room
Chairmen: Tomohiko Yamaguchi and Phuong-Tung Nguyen

10:30-10:55 SMPS5-I11: Ureido-polymers exhibiting UCSTphase behavior under physiological conditions

Naohiko Shimada, Miki Nakayama, Arihiro Kano, Atsushi Maruyama
Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu Univeristy

10:55-11:20 SMPS5-I12: Formation of Fluorocarbon polymer and its removal in back-end-of-line processing of
advanced CMOS integrated circuits
Quoc Toan Le, G. Vereecke, E. Kesters, H. Struyf, and S. De Gendt1
IMEC, 75 Kapeldreef, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
1
Also at Dept. of Chemistry, KULeuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium

11:20-11:35 SMPS5-O10: Phase Separation Induced by Photopolymerization: Reaction Kinetics- Shrinkage-

Morphology Correlations
Tatsuya KOTO, Toshiki OZAKI, Tomohisa NORISUYE, Qui TRAN-CONG-MIYATA
Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Technology,
Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan

11:35-11:50 SMPS5-O11: Fabrication and Evaluation of Various Types Nano Fluids on the Potential for the
Enhanced Oil Recovery for HPHT Offshore Reservoirs
Phuong-Tung Nguyen1, Hai-An Nguyen2, Duy-Khanh Pham1, Bao-Phuong Huu Do1, Duy-Quang Pham Dao1,
and Ba-Dung Nguyen1
1
Institute of Applied Materials Science
2
Vietnam Petroleum Institute

11:50-12:05 SMPS5-O12: Mesoscopic Heterogeneity in Supramolecular Hydrogel by Optical Tweezers

Atsuomi SHUNDO, Keigo, MATSUMOTO, Masashi OHNO, Katsuaki MIYAJI, Masahiro GOTO, and Keiji
TANAKA
Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyushu University

Lunch

SMPS6-Session
Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Nguyen Duc Nghia and Taihyun Chang

13:30-14:00 SMPS6-K1: The Role of Soft Matter in Nanomedicine

Nguyen TK Thanh
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, UK

14:00-14:30 SMPS6-K2: Co-continuous Morphologies of Polymer Blends Driven by Light Irradiation: Emergence,
Control and Practical Applications
Qui TranCong,Miyata
Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology Matsugasaki, Kyoto
606-8585, Japan

14:30-15:00 SMPS6-K3: Current Progress and Challenges in Organic Solar Cells Research
Thuc-Quyen Nguyen
Center for Polymers and Organic Solids and Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of
California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA

15:00-15:30 Break
 SMPS7-Session
Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Philippe Colomban and Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh

15:30-16:00 SMPS7-K4: Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) Process: Recent Advances,
Biomedical and Industrial Applications
Graeme Moad, Ezio Rizzardo, San H. Thang
CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Bayview Avenue, Clayton, Vic 3168, Australia

16:00-16:30 SMPS7-K5: Morphologies with Non-constant Mean Curvature Surfaces Formed by ABC Terpolymers
Y.Matsushita, K.Matsuoka, K.Yamada, M.Yamada, A.Takano
Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-
ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan

16:30-17:00 SMPS7-K6: Anisotropic hydrogel based on lamellar bilayers: machano-chromatics and toughness
Md. Anamul Haque, Takayuki Kurokawa, and Jian Ping Gong
Laboratory of Soft & Wet Matter(LSW), Faculty of Advanced Life Science,
Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan

POSTERS (2)

November 02, 2012

SMPS8-Session
Venue: Dai La Room
Chairmen: Alexander V. Belushkin and Yukihiro Nishikawa

8:30-8:55 SMPS8-I13: Phase-separation structures in ternary polymer blends studied by high-contrast X-ray
computerized tomography
Yukihiro Nishikawa, Shungo Iizuka, Masaoki Takahashi
Kyoto Institute of Technology

8:55-9:20 SMPS8-I14: Characterization of Polymers by HPLC

Taihyun Chang
Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang, 760-784,
Republic of Korea

9:20-9:35 SMPS8-O13: Effect of Surface Properties of Natural Rubber on Cell Adhesion

Toshiyuki OHTA, Hisao MATSUNO, Seiichi KAWAHARA and Keiji TANAKA
Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyushu University

9:35-9:50 SMPS8-O14: Post-synthesis Dispersion of Metal Nanoparticles: Size-selective Inclusion of Intermetallic

Pt3Ti Nanoparticles by Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimer
ABE. Hideki
National Institute for Materials Science, Japan

9:50-10:05 SMPS8-O15: Sign Change in Magnetoresistance of Multilayer Pentacene/ Perfluoropentacene Field-

Effect Transistors
Song-Toan Pham, Yoshitaka Kawasugi, and Hirokazu Tada
Graduate School of Enginnering Science, Osaka University

To P2, Poster awarding and closing

October 31, 2012

 6th KOREA-VIETNAM JOINT SYMPOSIUM ON QUANTUM PHOTONICS AND
NANOTECHNOLOGY
KV

KV1-Session
Venue: Ha Noi Room
Chairmen: Joo Yull Rhee and Dao Khac An
10:00-10:25 KV1-I1:Metamaterials applied to plasmonic EIT and EM-wave harvesting
Y. P. Lee1, P. V. Tuong1, J. W. Park1, H. Y. Zheng1, V. D. Lam2, H. Cheong3, and J. Y. Rhee4
1
Hanyang University, Korea,
2
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, Vietnam
3
Sogang University, Korea
4
Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

10:25-10:50 KV1-I2: On the plasmonic structural nano solar cells and several preliminary research results
Dao Khac An, Vu Van Cat, Pham Duy Long and Phan Anh Tuan
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

10:50-11:15 KV1-I3: Synthesis and characterization of SrFe12O19-La5/8Ca3/8MnO3 core-shell nanostructured

materials
D.T.M. Hue1, V.D. Viet1, P. Lampen2, A. Biswas2, M.H. Phan2, H. Srikanth2, H.D. Chinh1
1
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, HUST, Vietnam
2
Department of Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

11:15-11:30 KV1-O1: Negative refractive index by taming the electromagnetic response of single “atom” meta-
magnetic structure
Nguyen Thanh Tung1,2, Peter Lievens1, and Vu Dinh Lam2
1
Laboratory of Solid State Physics and Magnetism, KU Leuven, B-3001 Leuven, Beligum
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

11:30-11:45 KV1-O2: Effect of particle size dependence in surface plasmon based fluorescence enhancement and
quenching
Chu Viet Ha, Pham Minh Tan, J.C. Brochon and Tran Hong Nhung
Institute of Physic, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

11:45-12:00 KV1-O3: A New Method to Exfoliate Graphite Oxide and Application for Synthesizing Polystyrene /
Graphene Nanocomposite.
Mai Thanh Tam1, Ha Thuc Chi Nhan2, Ha Thuc Huy1
1
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Sciences, VNU- HCM City, Vietnam
2
Faculty of Material of Sciences, University of Sciences, Vietnam National University - HCM City

Lunch

KV2-Session
Venue: Halong Room
Chairmen: Tae Geun Kim and Huynh Dang Chinh

13:30-13:55 KV2-I4: Magneto-optic response and magnetization-domain configuration of 2-D spin photonic
crystals
N.G. Deshpande1, Y. P. Lee1, K. W. Kim2, and Joo Yull Rhee3
1
Hanyang University, Korea
2
Sunmoon University, Korea
3
Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

13:55-14:20 KV2-I5: Scanning probe imaging on exciton separation and surface potential in kesterite Cu2ZnSnSe4
thin-films for photovoltaic applications
Ah Reum Jeong, Gee Yeong Kim, and William Jo
Department of Physics, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 120-750, Korea

14:20-14:35 KV2-O4: Slow light based on negative refraction in photonic crystal and its applications
 Hoang Thu Trang1, Ngo Quang Minh1, Vu Dinh Lam1, Sangin Kim2 and Hanjo Lim2
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon 443-749, Korea

14:35-14:50 KV2-O5: Preparation of Janus Silica Particles with Silane Compounds using Polystyrene Trapping
Layer
Chang Hun Lee, Wonkeun Chung, and Sung Hyun Kim
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University

15:00-15:30 Break

KV3-Session
Venue: Halong Room
Chairmen: Nguyen Van Hieu and YoungPak Lee

15:30-15:55 KV3-I6: General methods for improving light extraction efficiency in GaN-based vertical-type light-
emitting diodes
Su Jin Kim, Kyoung Heon Kim, Ki Seob Shin, Sang Young Park, Ho Myoung An, Tae Geun Kim
Korea University, Seoul, Korea

15:55-16:20 KV3-I7: Low temperature synthesis and luminescent properties of nanomaterials ZnO:Eu3+ and
ZnO:Tb3+
Tran Kim Anh1,2, Dinh Xuan Loc1, Dinh Manh Tien1, Man Hoai Nam1, Nguyen Tu2,4, Nguyen Duy Hung2,
Pham Thanh Huy2 and Le Quoc Minh*1,3
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay distr, Hanoi
2
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, HUT, 1 Dai Co Viet, Hanoi, Viet Nam
3
University of Engineering and Technology, VNU-Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Hanoi
4
Department of Physics, Quy Nhon University

16:20-16:35 KV3-O6: Perspective of silver nanoparticles for environmental treatments containing infectious pathogens
Tran Quang Huy, Nguyen Van Quy, Le Anh Tuan
National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology; International Training Institute for Materials Science, and
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

16:35-16:50 KV3-O7: Preparation and charaterization of silica-gold core-shell (SiO2@Au) nanoparticles

Thi Ha Lien Nghiem, Tuyet Ngan Le, Thi Hue Do and Hong Nhung Tran
Institute of Physics, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

16:50-17:05 KV3-O8: Study on the properties of Pt/C catalysts nano particles synthesised by electroless deposition
for proton exchange membrane fuel cell
Pham Thi San, Do Chi Linh, Nguyen Ngoc Phong, Tran Viet Quan
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

POSTERS (1)

November 01, 2012

KV4-Session
Venue: Cong Doan 1 Room
Chairmen: Nguyen Van Hieu (ITIMS) and Chang Kwon Hwangbo

8:30-8:55 KV4-I8: Design of binary masks with high absorbing layers for extreme ultraviolet lithography
Chang Kwon Hwangbo1*, Hee Young Kang1, Jin Joo Kim1, Jai Dong Lim1, Sungjin Park1 and Jang Hoon
Lee2
1
Department of Physics, Inha University, Incheon 402-751, Korea
2
AMS Lab., NCIRF, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742 Korea

8:55-9:20 KV4-I9: Adsorption of ion complexes on Langmuir monolayers probed by sum-frequency generation
spectroscopy
Woongmo Sung1, David Vaknin2, and Doseok Kim1
1
Department of Physics, Sogang University, Seoul, Korea
 2
Ames Laboratory and Department of Physics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA

9:20-9:35 KV4-O9: Combustin synthesis and luminescent properties of YVO4:Sm3+,Bi3+ nanophotphors

NguyenVu, Nguyen Duc Van, and Nguyen Thi Nu
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

9:35-9:50 KV4-O10: Silica coated Zn doped AgInS2 Nanocrystals for Color Conversion White LED
Wonkeun Chung, Hyunchul Jung, Chang Hun Lee, and Sung Hyun Kim*
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University

9:50-10:05 KV4-O11 : Synthesis and characterization of poly (Llactic acid) by ring-opening polymerization
Nguyen Hong Minh1, Nguyen Quoc Viet1,2, Nguyen Duc Nghia1, Tran Dinh Man2,Nguyen Anh Tuan3, Ngo
Trinh Tung3
1
Center for Technology Development Assistance and Services,VAST
2
Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
3
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

10:00-10:30 Break

KV5-Session
Venue: Cong Doan 1 Room
Chairmen: Hyeonsik Cheong and Vu Dinh Lam

10:30-10:55 KV5-I10: Direct evidence for anisotropic electron-photon interaction in graphene: polarization
dependence of photocurrent in a metal-graphene-metal device
Minjung Kim1, Ho Ang Yoon2,Duhee Yoon1, Sang Wook Lee2, and Hyeonsik Cheong1,*
1
Department of Physics, Sogang University, Seoul 121-742, Korea
2
Devision of Quantum Phases and Devices, School of Physics, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-107, Korea

10:55-11:20 KV5-I11: A case study on novel gas sensors based nanowires functionalized heterogenous catalysts
Nguyen Van Hieu, Do Dang Trung, Nguyen Duc Khoang, Phung Thi Hong Van, Vu Van Quang, Nguyen Van
Duy, Nguyen Duc Hoa
International Training Institute for Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

11:20-11:35 KV5-O12: Fabrication and characterization of free-standing doubly clamped piezoelectric beam for
sensors and resonant actuators
Do Thi Huong Giang, Nguyen Huu Duc, Guiaullme Agnus and Phillipe Lecoeur
Department of Nano Magnetic Materials and Devices, Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology,
University of Engineering and Technology,Vietnam National University, Hanoi, E3 Building, 144 Xuan
Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

11:35-11:50 KV5-O13: Nanostructured composite electrode based on Manganese Dioxide and Carbon Vulcan -
Carbon nanotubes for Electrochemical Supercapacitor
Ha The An1, Tran Van Man1,2, Le My Loan Phung1,2*
1
VNU-HCM Key Lab, Applied Physical Chemistry, University of Science, VNU-HCM, 227 Nguyen Van Cu
street, District 5, HCM City, Vietnam.
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science, VNU-HCM, 227 Nguyen Van Cu street, District
5, HCM City, Vietnam

12:00-13:30 Lunch

KV6-Session
Venue: Dai La Room
Chairmen: Cheol Eui Lee and Ngo Thu Huong

13:30-13:55 KV6-I12: Novel physics in hydrogenated carbon nanostructures

K. W. Lee and Cheol Eui Lee
Korea University, Korea

13:55-14:20 KV6-I13: A broadband and nearly polarization-insensitive metamaterial absorber using multi-ring
structure
Nguyen Thi Hien, Nguyen Trong Tuan, Đo Thanh Viet, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Vu Dinh Lam and Young Pak
Lee
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
14:20-14:35 KV6-O14: Nonlinear Current Density in Compositional Superlattices under Crossed Electric and
Magnetic Fields
Bui Dinh Hoi 1, Tran Cong Phong 2
1
National University of Civil Engineering, 2 National Education Union of Viet Nam

14:35-14:50 KV6-O15: Synthesis and Characteristic Boron Doped Diamond by using MPE-CVD
Nguyen Van Cao, Kim Tae Gyu
Pusan National University, Korea

14:50-15:05 KV6-O16: Synthesis and Magnetic Characterization of Monodisperse Fe3O4 Nanoparticles

Kristen Stojak2, Ngo Thu Huong1,2, Hariharan Srikanth2, and Manh-Huong Phan2
1
Department of Physics, Hanoi National University, 334 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi, Vietnam.
2
Department of Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33620, USA

15:00-15:30 Break

POSTERS (2)

To P2, Poster awarding and closing

November 02, 2012

CLOSING
Venue: Grand Hall
Chairmen: Phan Hong Khoi and Qui Tran-Cong Miyata

10:40-11:00 Poster awarding

Qui Tran-Cong Miyata
Kyoto Institute of Technology

11:00-11:15 Closing
Nguyen Quang Liem
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

POSTER SESSIONS

POSTER SESSION I

NMD-Poster Session I: NANOSTRUTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Lobby of 2nd Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
Chairmen: R. Yamada, F. Rossignol, SonBinh T. Nguyen and Soonil Lee
NMD-P1: Synthesis of Mesocage Silica and Tin Oxidide Nanocomposites for Gas Sensor Applications
Nguyen Duc Hoa*, Nguyen Van Hieu
International Traning Insitute for Materials Sciecen (ITIMS), Hanoi Unioversity of Sciecen and Technology (HUST)
NMD-P2: Hydrothermal Synthesis of Large-scale Tungsten Oxide Nanorods for NO2 Gas Sensor Applications
Pham Van Tong, Luong Trung Son, Nguyen Duc Hoa*
International Training Institute for Materials Science (ITIMS), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)
NMD-P3: Large-scale synthesis of monolayer graphene by chemical vapor deposition method for gas sensing
applications
Vu Van Quang, Ngo Si Trong, Pham Trung Quan, Trinh Duy Chien, Nguyen Duc Hoa, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu
International Training Institute for Materials Science (ITIMS), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)
NMD-P4: On-chip fabrication of highly sensitive NO2 gas sensor based on tungsten nanowires
Nguyen Hoang Thang, Phung Thi Hong Van, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu
International Training Institute for Materials Sicence, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
NMD-P5: Density-controllable growth of SnO2 nanowire junctions bridging across electrodes for low temperature
NO2 gas sensor
Ha Minh Tan, Nguyen Duc Hoa, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu
International Training Institute for Materials Science (ITIMS), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)

NMD-P6: On-chip 1,2

fabrication of ZnO and Zn2SnO4 composite
2
nanowires
1
sensors with high
1
sensitivity to NO2 gas
Kieu
1
Van Dam , Phun Thi Hong Van, Nguyen The Lam , Nguyen Duc Hoa , Nguyen Van Hieu
2
International Training Institute for Materials Science, HUST
Hanoi Pedagogical University No2
NMD-P7: Synthesis of SnO2 nanowires by thermal evaporation method and their gas sensing characteristics
Do Dang Trung, Nguyen Van Hieu
International Training Institute of Materials Science (ITIMS) – Hanoi University of Science and Technology
NMD-P8: A simple way to Uniform and high-aspect-ratio ZnO Nanowires for NO2 sensors
Hoang
1
Van Han1,2, Nguyen Van Hieu1, Tran Trung2
2
International Training Institute for Material Science (ITIMS) - HaNoi University of Science and Technology.
Hung Yen University of Technology and Education.
NMD-P9: Synthesis of CuO/ZnO hierarchical nanostructures for gas sensing applications
Nguyen Duc Khoang1,2, Le Duy Duc1, Nguyen Van Duy1, Pham Thanh Huy2, Nguyen Van Hieu 1
1
International Training Institute for Materials Science – HUST
2
Advanced Institue for Science and Technology – HUST

NMD-P10: Significantly enhanced H2S response of SnO2 nanowires by surface-decorated with NiO
Phung Thi Hong Van, Nguyen Duc Chinh, Le Tien Nhan, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu
International Training Institute for Material Science (ITIMS) – HUST

NMD-P11: Synthesis and investigating the HCl and SO2 gases absorption of copper-containing nanoparticles in PE
matrix
Duc Duong La, Ninh Duc Ha, Nguyen Thi Hoai Phuong, Tran Van Cuong
Institute of Chemistry and Materials, Union of Science and Production New Technology

NMD-P12: Ru-doped Silica Nanoparticles Modified Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Mat for Sensor Applications
Thi Anh Ho, Jun Beom Kim, and Yong Shin Kim*
Graduate School of Bio-Nano Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan 426-791, Korea

NMD-P13: Effect of the length of vertically orientated ZnO nanorods on gas sensing properties of a QCM sensor
Nguyen Van Quy, Le Anh Tuan, Tran Quang Huy, Vu Van Thu, and Vu Ngoc Hung
International Training Institute for Materials Science, and Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Hanoi University
of Science and Technology
National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology
Faculty of Occupational Safety and Health, Trade Union University

NMD-P14: Bio-chemical sensors based on nano porous silicon microcavities

Nguyen Thuy Van1*, Bui Huy1, Ngo Quang Minh1, Do Thuy Chi3, Nguyen The Anh1, Pham Thanh Son1, Hoang Thi Hong
Cam2 and Pham Van Hoi1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy Science and Technology.
2
University of Technology and Management
3
Thai Nguyen University of Education, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Thai Nguyen, Vietnam

NMD-P15: Properties of transparent and conductive nanocomposite thin film of MWCNTs and PEDOT-PSS applied
in OLED
Khanh Nguyen Duy1, Hoai Nam Nguyen Phuong2 and Hien Tong Duy1,3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, HCM,
Vietnam
2
University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University.
3
Nanosens Research B.V., Berkelkade 11, NL 7201 JE Zutphen, The Netherlands

NMD-P16: Inorganic-Organic Hybrid LEDs based CdSe/ZnS quantum dots using metal oxide charge transport layers
Nguyen Huu Tuan, Nguyen Nang Dinh and Soonil Lee
Division of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea

NMD-P17: Improved performances in light emitting diodes based on a semiconductor TiO2 nano cluster buffer layer
Phuong Hoai Nam Nguyen, Nang Dinh Nguyen
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National
University, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P18: Printed Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 solar cells using nanoparticles

Nguyen Duy Cuong, Keiji Tanimoto and Seigo Ito
University of Hyogo

NMD-P19: Effect of solution-processed NiO anode interfacial layers on performance and stability of PbS QDs-based
solar cells
Nguyen Duc Cuong, Soonil Lee
Division of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, 443-749, Suwon, Korea

NMD-P20: Size-dependent light-scattering enhancement of TiO2 hollow spheres in dye-sensitized solar cell application
Ya-Chen Chang,1 Min-Chiao Tsai,1,3 Min-Han Yang,1 Hsin-Tien Chiu,2 Chi-Young Lee1*
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
3
Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, Taiwan

NMD-P21: Surface Modified Titanium Dioxide in Photovoltaic Cell

Ting-Ting Chen1, Yen-Pai Chen1, Tsung-Ying Ke1, Yi-Jen Hunag1, Hsin- Tien Chiu2, Chi-Young Lee1*
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30013, R. O. C.
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30010 ROC.

NMD-P22: Modification of TiO2 nanorod with high specific surface area from P25 for dye solar cell
Le Van Nghiem1, Vo Thanh Long1, Nguyen Thai Hoang2, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa1,2
1
VNU-HCM Key Lab, Applied Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science, VNU-HCM

NMD-P23: Nucleation-Controlled Synthesis of Uniform Cu2O Nanocubes for High Performance Lithium-Ion
Batteries
I-Chun Chang1, Po-Chin Chen1, Min-Chiao Tsai1, Ting-Ting Chen1, Min-Han Yang1, Hsin-Tien Chiu2, and Chi-Young Lee1
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University Hsinchu, Taiwan 30043, R. O. C.
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu, Taiwan 30050, R. O. C.

NMD-P24: Electrochemical characterizations of Pt-Ru/C/CNTs electrodes for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC)
Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan, Nguyen Manh Tuan, Nguyen Thanh Hoang, Nguyen Tan Day, Nguyen Ngoc Phuong, Tran Van
Man, Dang Long Quan
Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Physics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NMD-P25: Comparative study of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) dispersion towards the application in
composite thin film
Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet1, Cao Duy Vinh1, Luu Tuan Anh2, Le Van Thang1,2
1
Key Laboratory of Materials Technology,
2
Faculty of Materials Technology-University of Technology, VNU-HCM

NMD-P26: Synthesis of multi-layer graphene films on copper tape by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition
method
Nguyen Van Tu, Le Huu Doan, Nguyen Van Chuc, Ngo Thi Thanh Tam, Le Dinh Quang, Nguyen Xuan Nghia, Phan Hong
Khoi, and Phan Ngoc Minh
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P27: A method to Fabricate homogeneously dispersed carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in Al powders for preparing
Al/CNTs nanocomposite
Pham Van Trinh, Nguyen Van An, Le Danh Chung, Bui Hung Thang, Nguyen Van Chuc, Nguyen Van Luan, Doan Dinh
Phuong, Phan Ngoc Minh
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P28: A study on thermal dissipation for high power electronic devices using carbon nanotube liquid
Bui Hung Thang, Pham Van Trinh, Nguyen Van Chuc, Ngo Quang Minh, Phan Hong Khoi and Phan Ngoc Minh
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P29: Cacbon nanotubes materials and its applications to guarantee the safety of exposure to electromagnetic
fields
Hoang Anh Son1, Nguyen Hong Nhung1, Bui Hung Thang1, Tran Anh Tuan1, Duong Van Anh2, Nguyen Van Binh2
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST
2
Ministry of national police

NMD-P30: Realization of stable and homogenous carbon nanotubes dispersion as ink for RFID applications
M. Nicolas Bougot1, Dung My Thi Dang2 and Chien Mau Dang2
1
Student in Master Degree in Eco Conception of Polymers and Composites Materials, University of South Brittany, Lorient,
France..
2
Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT), Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward,
Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

NMD-P31: Study on surface modification and functionalization of carbon nanotube with some organic compounds
Le Van Thu1, Ngo Cao Long1, Le Quoc Trung1, Ngo Trinh Tung2, Nguyen Duc Nghia2, Vu Minh Thanh3
1
Institute of Chemistry-Biology and Professional Documents, Department of Technical Logistics, Ministry of Public
Security; 100 Chien Thang, Ha Dong, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
2
Institute of Chemistry, VAST;18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
3
Institute of Material Chemistry, MAST; 17 Hoang Sam, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

NMD-P32:Evaluate high power white Light Emitting Diode under different operating conditions
Thanh Tran Quoc, Francois Berrezai, Lin Nguyen Xu, Nhien Nguyen Thi Ngoc, Khoa Phan Thanh Nhat, Chien Dang Mau
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, HCM.

NMD-P33: Porous carbon manufactured from rice straw and its properties
Khanh Nguyen Duy, Hien Tong Duy, Ha Ho Thanh, Tuyen Le T. Phuong and Dam Duy Le
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi
Minh City, Vietnam

NMD-P34: Fabrication of SiC/ TiO2 blend film to use in hydrogen generation by water splitting
Hoa D. T., Tai L.N., Khien N.V., Chien N.V., Huy L.Q., Lam L.V., and Hong L.V.
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P35: Study the hydrophobic / hydrophylic properties of the nano- TiO2 based photocatalytic materials by
automatic optometry method
Le Van Truyen, Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Tran Thi Duc, Nguyen Trong Tinh, Le Thi Thu Huong
Institute of applied physics and Scientific instruments, VAST

NMD-P36: Fabrication of highly self-aligned TiO2 nanotube arrays for the photoelectrochemical applications
Tai L.N., N.V. Chien, Hoa D.T., Manh D.H., Lam V.D., and Hong L.V.
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

NMD-P37: Study on fabrication of carbon, nitrogen doped TiO2 powders with band gap in the visible light region
Ngo Thi Hong Le, Vu Dinh Lam, Trinh Xuan Anh, Nguyen Minh Hong, Nguyen Van Khien, Pham Thi Trang, Le Van Hong
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NMD-P38: Study on fabrication and properties of TiO2:Au films

Ngo Thi Hong Le, Vu Dinh Lam, Dao Khac An
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NMD-P39: A study on plasmonic absorption enhancement in Au:TiO2 nanocomposite

Thi Hong Cam Hoang1, Thanh Son Pham2, The Anh Nguyen2, Thuy Van Nguyen2, Van Hieu Nguyen2, Thu Trang Hoang2,
Quang Minh Ngo2, and Van Hoi Pham2
1
University of Technology of Management
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

MEP-Poster Session I: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Lobby of 2nd Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
Chairmen: Lai Ngoc Diep;, H. Daimon, R. Joynt, Nguyen Huu Duc

MEP-P1: Synthesis and Room-temperature Ferromagnetism. of Undoped and Mn-doped CdSe Quantum Dots
Nguyen Thi Minh1, Nguyen Hong Quang2, Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa1
1
Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Vinh University, 182 Le Duan, Vinh, Vietnam
2
Department of Physics, Vinh University, 182 Le Duan, Vinh, Vietnam

MEP-P2: Diffusion mechanism of polaron - Li vacancy complex in cathode material Li2FeSiO4

Kieu My Bui1,*, Van An Dinh2 and Takahisa Ohno1,2,3
1
Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
2
Global Research Center for Environment and Energy based on Nanomaterials Science (GREEN), National Institute for
Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
3
Computational Materials Science Unit (CMSU), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba,
Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
MEP-P3: A platform for silicon solar cell research and development in Vietnam
NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2, DINH Cong Truong1, HOANG Ngoc Vu1, TRUONG Lan1, BUI Thanh Tung1, NGUYEN Dinh
Nghia3, DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Hong Quang4
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Vung Tau high school, Vung Tau city
4
Norut, Narvik, Norway

MEP-P4: Cathodoluminescence Mapping Study of ZnS/ZnO Heterostructures

Do Quang Trung1,3, Pham Thanh Huy1, Nguyen Duy Hung1, Nguyen Tu1, Le Thi Thu Huong3, and Tran Ngoc Khiem2
1
Advanced Institute for Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
2
International Training Institute of Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology3 Faculty of Basic
Sciences, Quang Ninh University of Industry, Yen Tho, Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh

MEP-P5: Magnetic properties and electrical characteristics of granular- type hybrid double-barrier MTJs
Co/Al2O3/Co-Al2O3/Al2O3/Co
Nguyen Tuan Anh1, Luong Van Su 1, Nguyen Anh Tuan1, Do Phuong Lien2, Nguyen Tuyet Nga2
1
International Training Institute for Materials Science (ITIMS), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST); 1 Dai
Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.
2
Institute of Engineering Physics (IEP), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)

MEP-P6: Finite Element Modeling in Analyzing Physic Properties of the Pb-free Piezoelectric Materials
Vo Thanh Tung1, Nguyen Hoang Yen1,Le Thi Ngoc Bao1, Nguyen Dai Thach1, Dang Anh Tuan1, Hoang Quoc Khanh2
1
Hue University of Sciences, 77 Nguyen Hue Str., Hue city, Vietnam
2
Hue Central Hospital, 16 Leloi Str., Hue city, Vietnam

MEP-P7: Molecular beam epitaxy of dilute nitride indium antimonide materials for long wavelength infrared detector
application
Pham Huynh Tram1, Lim Kim Peng2, Yoon Soon Fatt3
1
Department of Industrial System Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City International University, Vietnam
2
Data Storage Institute (DSI), A*STAR, Singapore
3
School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

MEP-P8: DFT calculations of Ca0.875Y0.125MnO3 electronic structure

Khuong Thi Nhung, Nguyen Thuy Trang and Bach Thanh Cong
Hanoi University of Science, 334 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Vietnam

MEP-P9: Isotropic texturization for multicrystalline silicon solar cells

BUI Thanh Tung1, DINH Cong Truong1, DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2 and NGUYEN Hong Quang3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Norut, Narvik, Norway

MEP-P10: Photonic jets generated by dielectric microspheres enhance the two-photon absorption
Le Cong Nhan
Sai Gon University

MEP-P11: Spin Reorientation and Giant Dielectric Response in Multiferroic La1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ

T. D. Thanh1,2, V. D. Lam2, L. V. Hong2, T. L. Phan1, and S. C. Yu1
1
Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 361-763, Korea.
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.

MEP-P12: Study of anti reflection double layer films using Si3Nx SiOx for application in silicon solar cells
NGUYEN Dinh Nghia3, TRAN Le Hoang Long1, DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Vung Tau High School, Vung Tau city

MEP-P13: Optically detected magneto-phonon resonance line-widths in rectangular quantum wire

Tran Cong Phong, Le Thi Thu Phuong, Huynh Vinh Phuc, Le Dinh
Hue University’s College of Education

MEP-P14: Tuning magnetic behavior of a dish pair structure metamaterial by temperature variation in the THz
region
Bui Son Tung, Bui Xuan Khuyen, Nguyen Van Dung, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Vu Dinh Lam, Tadaaki Nagao and YoungPak Lee
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan.
Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium.
Quantum Photonic Science Research Center and Department of Physics, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Korea.

MEP-P15: Study on microstructure and dielectrical, ferroelectrical properties of BZT-BCT + ZnO ceramics with
LiCO3 sintering aid prepared by solid state reaction method
Dang Anh Tuan, Truong Van Chuong, Vo Thanh Tung, Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan
Hue University of Sciences, 77 Nguyen Hue Street, Hue City, Vietnam

MEP-P16: Electronic structure, elastic and optical properties of MnIn2S4: DFT+U calculation
Pham Van Hai, Do Danh Bich, Nguyen Dang Phu, Luc Huy Hoang and Nguyen Minh Thuy
Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education

MEP-17: Magnetic and Magnetocaloric Properties in LaFe13-xSixB3

Nguyen Hai Yen1, Pham Thi Thanh1, Nguyen Huu Duc1, Tran Dang Thanh1, 2, Phan The Long2, Seong Cho Yu2, Nguyen Huy
Dan1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
2
Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea

MEP-P18: Cyclotron-phonon resonance in semiconductor superlattices

Tran Cong Phong, Do Thien Diep, Phan Nguyen Tuan, Vo Thanh Lam
Hue University’s College of Education

MEP-P19: Synthesis and application of graphene-silver nanowires “composite” for ammonia gas sensing
Tran Quang Trung, Huynh Tran My Hoa, Tong Duc Tai, Tran Van Tam, Nguyen Nhat Quang, Nguyen Nang Dinh
University of Science – HCM City

MEP-P20: Thermochromic properties of W-doped VO2 thin films made by reactive electron beam co-deposition
Tran Thi Thao, Dang Hai Ninh, Pham Duy Long, Nguyen Nang Dinh
University of Engineering and Technology, VNUH

MEP-P21: MnO2, Nb2O5 doping effect on the dielectirc and ferroelectric properties of Ba(Zr,Ti)O3 - (Ba,Ca)TiO3
ceramics
Dang Anh Tuan, Truong Van Chuong, Vo Thanh Tung, Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan
Hue University of Sciences, 77 Nguyen Hue Street, Hue City, Vietnam

MEP-P22: Influence of the preparing conditions on the optical characteristics CuInS2/ZnS nanoparticles
Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy1,2, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy1,3, Tran Thi Kim Chi1, Le Anh Tu1 and Nguyen Quang Liem1
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
2
Thai Nguyen University of Education, 20 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Thai Nguyen, Viet Nam.
3
College of Science-Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen, Viet Nam

MEP-P23: Low-field Magnetoresistance OF (1-x)La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 + xLa1.5Sr0.5NiO4 Nanocomposite

T. D. Thanh1,2, N. T. Ha2, D. H. Manh 2, V. D. Lam2, T. L. Phan1, and S. C. Yu1
1
Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 361-763, Korea.
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.

MEP-P24: NO2 gas sensing of mixed potential sensor based on Pt/YSZ/SmFeO3

Ha Thai Duy, Ho Truong Giang, Pham Quang Ngan, Giang Hong Thai, Do Thi Anh Thu, Do Thi Thu, Nguyen Ngoc Toan
Institute of Materials Science, VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

MEP-P25: Temperature dependence dielectric, piezoelectric properties of low temperature sintered pzt–psbn–pmnn
ceramics with additive LiBiO2
Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan
Hue Industrial College, 70 Nguyen Hue Street, Hue City, Vietnam

MEP-P26: Influence of doping Mn to characterization of ZnO nanostructures

Nguyen Van Nghia, Nguyen Ngoc Khoa Truong, Nguyen Tu, Doan Minh Thuy
Department of Physics, Quy Nhon University, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Pro., Vietnam
NLE-Poster Session I: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Venue: Lobby of 2nd Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
Chairmen: Jun Seo Park, Tadashi Shinohara

NLE-P1: Preparation of N, Fe, C doped TiO2 catalysts and the catalyst supported on activated carbon for degradation
of pesticides under visible light
Vu Thi Kim Thanh1, Nguyen Thi Thien Kieu1, Nguyen Minh Phuong1, Nguyen Quang Trung2, Chu Ngoc Chau1, Nguyen Manh
Ha1, Dao Ngoc Nhiem3
1
Hanoi University of Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
2
Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
3
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NLE-P2: Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity of N-doped ZnO-SBA-15

Huynh Thi Ngoc Ni, Tran Minh, Tran Thi Thu Phuong, Truong Quy Tung, Vo Vien
Department of Chemistry, Quy Nhon University, Vietnam

NLE-P3: Carbon supported nano-sized electrocatalysts for low temperature fuel cell: a design
Tran Van Man1,2, Le My Loan Phung1,2, Ha The An1, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa1,2
1
VNU-HCM Key Lab, Applied Physical Chemistry, University of Science-Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City,
227 Nguyen Van Cu street, District 5, HCM City, Vietnam.
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science-Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh-
Viet Nam, 227 Nguyen Van Cu street, District 5, HCM City, Vietnam

NLE-P4: Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Undoped and Transition Metal-Doped TiO2 Nanowires
Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa, Luu Tien Hung, Nguyen Thi Minh
Department of Electronics and Telecommunications Vinh University

NLE-P5: Low temperature synthesize of TiO2 nanocrystals

Ly Ngoc Tai, Dao Thi Hoa, Pham Thi Thanh, Tran Thanh Thuy, Duong Thi Giang, Do Hung Manh, Vu Dinh Lam, Nguyen
Van Chien and Le Van Hong
Institute of Materials Science, VAST

NLE-P6: Investigation of DNA sequences immobilization on ZnO nanowires for biosensor application
Ta Thi Nhat Anh, Le Thi Tam, Nguyen Duc Trung Kien, Phuong Dinh Tam
Hanoi Advanced School of Science and Technology (AIST)
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hanoi, Vietnam

NLE-P7: Electrosynthesis of polyaniline – mutilwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposite films in the presence of
sodium dodecyl sulfate for glucose biosensing
Trinh Ngoc Thang1, Le Trong Huyen1, Nguyen Le Huy1, Nguyen Hai Binh2, Nguyen Van Anh1, Tran Dai Lam2
1
School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NLE-P8: Modification water-solube chitosan coating Fe3O4 for waste-water treatment applications
Doan Thi Kim Dung, Le Khanh Vinh, Le Hong Phuc
Institute of Physics in Hochiminh City

NLE-P9: Preparation and Release control of Curcumin loaded magnetic conjugate of Fe3O4 nanoparticles
encapsulated by alginate.
Thi Thu Trang Mai1, Phuong Thu Ha1, Thi Lan Ngo2, Hong Nam Pham1, Phuc Xuan Nguyen1
1
Institute of Materials Science
2
Thai Nguyen University

NLE-P10: Synthesis and Microstructure of ZnO Nanoparticles and Their Photocatalytic Activity
Nguyen Xuan Dung and Luu Tien Hung
Vinh University, 182 Le Duan Street, Vinh City, Vietnam

NLE-P11: Fabrication and simulation of polymeric membrane-less microfluidic fuel cell

N.T. Long, L.H. Minh and H.A. Tam
MEMS and Micro Systems Department, Electronics and Telecommunication Faculty, College of Technology, Hanoi National
University

NLE-P12: Adsorption of Pb(II) and Cd(II) ion onto nanostructured composite based on peanut shell and polyaniline
Phan Thi Binh1, Pham Thi Tot1, Mai Thi Xuan1, Bui Minh Quy2
1
Institute of Chemistry, VAST of Vietnam, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi
2
Department of Chemistry, Scientific College-Thai Nguyen University

NLE-P13: Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured composite based on rice husk and polyaniline
Phan Thi Binh1, Pham Thi Tot1, Mai Thi Xuan1, Bui Minh Quy2, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy1
1
Institute of Chemistry, VAST of Vietnam, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi
2
Department of Chemistry, Scientific College-Thai Nguyen University

NLE-P14: Comparative study of various nano-magnetic fluids for plating wastewater treatment.
Le hong Phuc, Nguyen quan Hien, Le khanh Vinh, Doan thi Kim Dung, le thi lien Chi, Tran Hoang Hai
Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Physics

NLE-P15: Application of HA/TiO2 suspension solution for decomposing bacteria and fungi in hospital
Nguyen Thị Hue1, Ma Thi Anh Thu2, Nguyen Thi Ha Giang1
1
Institute of Environmental technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau
Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Cao Bang Teachers’ Training College, Km4, De Tham Ward, Cao Bang Town, Cao Bang Province

NLE-P16: High activity photocatalyst for water purification

Balihin I.L1, Berestenko V.I1, Domashnev I.A1, Kabachkov E.N1, Kurkin E.N.1, Troitzky V.N.1, Chau Nguyen Hoai2 and Ngo
Quoc Buu2
1
The Institute of problems of chemical physics of Russian academy of science in Chernogolovka
2
Institute of Environmental Technology Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

SMPS-Poster Session I: SOFT MATTER AND POLYMER SCIENCE

Venue: Lobby of 2nd Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
Chairmen: A. Karim, J. Pojman and Q. Tran-Cong-Miyata

SMPS-P1: Chacracterisation of Vietnamese montmorillonite modified by new non ionic surfactant monoglyceride
Chi Nhan Ha Thuc1, Dang Mao Nguyen1, Mai Anh Tran1, Thanh Tam Mai2, Huy Ha Thuc2
1
Department of Polymer & Composite, Materials Science Faculty, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh city
2
Department of Polymer, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

SMPS-P2: Elaboration of Polyethylene Nanocomposite From Vietnamese Clay Modified By Monoglyceride

Surfactant
Mai Anh Tran1, Chi Nhan Ha Thuc1, Dang Mao Nguyen1, Thanh Tam Mai2, Huy Ha Thuc2
1
Department of Polymer & Composite - Materials Science Faculty, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh city
2
Department of Polymer – Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

SMPS-P3: Elaboration of Polyurethane Nanocomposite From Vietnamese Clay Modified By Monoglyceride

Surfactant
Chi Nhan Ha Thuc1, Dang Mao Nguyen1, Mai Anh Tran1, Thanh Tam Mai2, Huy Ha Thuc2
1
Department of Polymer & Composite - Materials Science Faculty, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh city
2
Department of Polymer – Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

SMPS-P4: Elaboration of nanocomposite based on polypropylene and clay modified by pentaerythritol derivatives
Lam Minh Thu, Mai Thanh Tam, Ha Thuc Chi Nhan, Ha Thuc Huy
University of Natural Science, Vietnam National University-Hochiminh City

SMPS-P5: The effect of nanoclay on mechanical properties of cultural marble

Phung Hai Thien An1, Dang Tan Tai2
1
University of Science, VNU-HCM
2
Plastic – Rubber Technology & Energy Conservation Training Center

SMPS-P6: Fabrication of carbon nanostructures from polymeric precursor by using an anodic aluminum oxide
(AAO) nanotemplate
Hoang X. T., Che D. B., Nguyen D. T., Nguyen H. N.,
National Key Lab for Polymer and Composite Materials - University of Technology – VNU-HCM

SMPS-P7: Monitoring dispersion of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) in rubber matrix using on-and offline
electrical conductivity
Hoang X. T. 1,2, Le H. H.3
1
Department of Polymer Materials - Faculty of Materials Technology -University of Technology - Vietnam National
University - HCM City
2
National Key Lab for Polymer and Composite Materials - University of Technology - Vietnam National University - HCM
City
3
Center of Engineering Sciences, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg D-06099 Halle (Saale), Germany

SMPS-P8: Synthesis of metal – organic framework material from complex of zinc and tryptophan for applications to
additional trace element and animal nutrition
Huynh Dang Chinh, Pham Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Thị Thuy Nga
School of Chemical Engineering, Ha Noi University Science and Technology, Viet Nam

SMPS-P9: Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of three zeolitic imidazolate framework isomorphs
Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhung, Pham Anh Minh, Nguyen Thai Hoang
University of Science, 227, Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 5, HCM City

SMPS-P10: Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of a flexible [Zn3(bmotmb)2(bpy)0.5].xDMF framework

Tu Ngoc Thach 1,2, Gandara Félipé 3, Phan Thi Phuong Anh 2, Nguyen Thi Le Anh 2, Phan Thanh Son Nam1
1
University of Technology, 268 Lý Thường Kiệt, District 10, HCM City, Vietnam
2
Center for Molecular and NanoArchitecture, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, HCM City, Vietnam,
3
Center for Reticular Chemistry, University of California-Los-Angeles, 607 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA
90095 USA

SMPS-P11: Synthesis and characterization of nano-structured luminescent lanthanide metal-organic complexes for
photonics and biomedicine
Hoang Thi Khuyen1, Le Minh Nghia2, Bui Thi Hoa3, Tran Thu Huong1, Tran Kim Anh1, Do Khanh Tung1,Nguyen Thanh
Binh1,Le Quoc Minh1,2
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau
Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Faculty of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi.

SMPS-P12: Preparation and properties characterization of electromagnetic-wave absorbent polymer nanocomposite

based on polypyrrole and nanoclay
Ngo Cao Long1, Le Van Thu1, Vu Dinh Khiem1, Ngo Trinh Tung2, Nguyen Duc Nghia2, Tran Son Hai3
1
Institute of Chemistry-Biology and Professional Documents, Department of Technical Logistics, Ministry of Public
Security;100 Chien Thang, Ha Dong, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
2
Institute of Chemistry, VAST;18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
3
Institute of Material Chemistry, MAST; 17 Hoang Sam, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

SMPS-P13: Effect of the ethylene vinyl acetate grafted acrylic acid (EVAg) on tensile property, thermal stability,
morphology and weatherability of EVA/silica nanocomposites
Thai Hoang, Nguyen Thuy Chinh, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang
Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

POSTER SESSION II

NMD-Poster Session II: NANOSTRUTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

Venue: Lobby of 2nd Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
Chairmen: R. Mulyukov, Le Thanh Vinh, Peter Reiss, and Dang Mau Chien

NMD-P40: Bottom electrode controlled electrical conduction and resistance switching in amorphous TiO2 thin films
applied random access memory
Kim Ngoc Pham, Trung Do Nguyen, Thi Kieu Hanh Ta, Duy Phong Pham, Van Hieu Le, Bach Thang Phan
Faculty of Materials Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, University of Science, Vietnam National University-
HoChiMinh, Vietnam

NMD-P41: Titanium nanotubes fabricated by electrochemical method

Nguyen Thu Loan, Ung Thi Dieu Thuy, Nguyen Quang Huy, Nguyen Thi Hiep, Nguyen Quang Liem
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NMD-P42: Fabrication and applications capacity of ZnO nanorods for photodetectors

Ngo Thanh Dung, Nguyen Mau Cu, Nguyen Quang Chinh, Le Trong Lu,Tran Dac Hai, Ngo Ba Thanh, Chu Thanh Giao, Vu
Quoc Thai
Institute for Tropical Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
NMD-P43: Fabrication of aligned silicon nanowire arrays via metal-assisted electrochemical etching
Luong Truc Quynh Ngan, Cao Tuan Anh and Dao Tran Cao
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NMD-P44: Low Concentration Organic Molecule Detection via Surface Enhanced Raman spectroscopy Effect using
Ag Nanoparticles Coated Silicon Nanowire Arrays
Luong Truc Quynh Ngan, Dao Tran Cao, and Cao Tuan Anh
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NMD-P45: Study to control the morphology of the porous layer fabricated by electrochemical etching on the
amorphous SiC thin films
Dao Tran Cao, Cao Tuan Anh and Luong Truc Quynh Ngan
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NMD-P46: Transition from the porous Si structure to the mosaic SiO2 structure with increasing current density in
the metal-assisted electrochemical etching of Si
Dao Tran Cao, Luong Truc Quynh Ngan, Cao Tuan Anh
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NMD-P47: Kirkendall effect on the nano structure of Au metal circles/stripes on GaAs materials during nanowires
growth by VLS method
Dao Khac An, Nguyen Tien Dai and Do Hung Manh
Institute of Materials Science,VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi Vietnam

NMD-P48: Plasmon induced by surface currents in single (colloidal) Au clusters

Hoang Duc Anh, Ngac An Bang and Nam Nhat Hoang
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology, VNU-University of Engineering and Technology.

NMD-P49: Growth of Au Nanowires on Flexible Substrate for Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering

Yu-Liang Chen1,*, Wei-Ren Huang1, Chi-Young Lee2, Hsin-Tien Chiu1
1
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30050, R.O.C.
2
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30043, R.O.C.

NMD-P50: Study the photothermal effect of gold nanoparticles in tissue to apply for cancer therapy
Vu Thi Thuy Duong, Nghiem Thi Ha Lien, Do Quang Hoa and Tran Hong Nhung
Institute of Physic, VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P51: Synthesis and characterization of type-II ZnSe/CdS core/shell nanostructures

Nguyen Xuan Ca, Nguyen Trung Kien and Nguyen Xuan Nghia
University of Science – Thai Nguyen University

NMD-P52: Core/shell-structured Fe3O4/BaTiO3 nanoparticles synthesized by hydrothermal method

T.T.H. Hong, Q.D.Truong, N.H. Tiep, P. T. Huyen, B.N.Q.Trinh and P.D.Thang
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology and Laboratory of micro and nanotechnology, University of Engineering
and Technology, Vietnam National University, 144 Xuan Thuy Str., Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P53: Manipulation of spontaneous emission from an opal photonic crystal of

Eu3+/SiO2 core/shell nanospheres
Le Dac Tuyen,1,2 Jian Hung Lin,2 Cheng Yi Wu,2 Po-Tse Tai,3 Jau Tang,3 Le Quoc Minh,4 Hung-Chih Kan,2 and Chia Chen Hsu2,5
1
Department of Physics, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Department of Physics, National Chung Cheng University, Ming Hsiung, Chia Yi 621, Taiwan
3
Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
4
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
5
Graduate Institute of Opto-Mechatronics, National Chung Cheng University, Ming Hsiung, Chia Yi 621, Taiwan

NMD-P54: Energy Transfer from NIR to UV-VIS in new Yb3+ and Er3+ co-doped ZnGa2O4 nanophosphor
R. Pazik1, Z. Piotrowska2, A. Watras1,R.J. Wiglusz1 and P.J. Dereń1
1
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 1410, 50-950 Wroclaw,
Poland
2
Wroclaw University of Technology Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology; Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370
Wroclaw, Poland

NMD-P55: Fabrication and properties of strongly emitted YVO4:Eu3+ nanorods

Tran Thu Huong1, Le Thi Vinh1,2, Tran Kim Anh1, Do Van Tuy3, Vu Duc Tu1 and Le Quoc Minh1,3
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Departments of Chemistry, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam
3
University of Engineering and Technology, National University Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P56: Luminescence of nanomaterials CePO4:Tb3+ AND CePO4:Tb3+@LaPO4 at temperature from 10 to

300K
Dinh Xuan Loc1, Tran Kim Anh1 and Le Quoc Minh*1,2
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay distr, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
University of Engineering and Technology, VNU-Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Hanoi

NMD-P57: Fabrication and characterization of the colloidal upconversion nanoluminophores with core shell
structures based on the NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+
Lam Thi Kieu Giang, Tran Ngoc Dat, Tran Thu Huong, Tran Kim Anh, Nguyen Thanh Binh, and Le Quoc Minh
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology

NMD-P58: Surface modification and conjugation with IgG antibodies of luminescent (Tb/Eu)PO4.H2O nanorods
Nguyen Thanh Huong1, Pham Thi Lien2, Nguyen Manh Hung1, Nguyen Duc Van1, Nguyen Thanh Binh1 and Le Quoc Minh1,2
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam
2
University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University-Hanoi; 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay Distr.,
Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P59: Synthesis and optical properties of CdSe/CdSe1-xSx heterostructure nanorods using Oleylamine
Nguyen Thi Luyen1, Le Ba Hai2, Nguyen Xuan Nghia2, Nguyen Kien Cuong3, Nguyen Thi Thuy Lieu4
1
Colleges of Sciences, Thai Nguyen University.
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.
3
University of Engineering and Technology, Hanoi National University.
4
Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group

NMD-P60: Magnetic properties of garnet ferrite nanoparticles Ho3Fe5O12 prepared by sol-gel method
Dao Thi Thuy Nguyet, Luong Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Phuc Duong, Than Duc Hien
International Training Institute of Materials Science (ITIMS) – Hanoi University of Science and Technology

NMD-P61: Sol-gel Synthesis and Characterisation of Nanocrystalline Cerium doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet
Nanopowder
Do Ngoc Chung, Nguyen Nang Dinh, Dinh Van Chau, Pham Hong Duong
University of Engineering and Technology, VNU, Hanoi

NMD-P62: Sub-100nm ferroelectric-gate thin film transistor fabricated by two-step patterning method
Bui Nguyen Quoc Trinh1,2*, Eisuke Tokumitsu1,3,4 and Tatsuya Shimoda1,3
1
Japan Science and Technology Agency, ERATO, Shimoda Nano-Liquid Process Project, 2-5-3 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa
923-1211, Japan
2
Vietnam National University, College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering Physics and
Nanotechnology, Building G6, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan
4
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Precision and Intelligence Laboratory, 4259-R2-19 Nagatsuta, Midori-ku,Yokohama 226-
8503, Japan

NMD-P63: Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of Carbon coated FeCo alloy nanoparticles
Do Hung Manh1*, Pham Thi Trang2, Pham Hoai Linh1, Ngo Thi Hong Le1, Do Khanh Tung1, Nguyen Xuan Phuc1.
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Thai Nguyen University of Science

NMD-P64: Synthesis and electrochemical properties of M, Pt-M (M = Pt, Ni, Sn) and Pt-Ni-Sn coated graphites
Vu Minh Thanh1, Ninh Duc Ha1, Nguyen Thi Huong1, Nguyen Thi Cam Ha2, Trinh Xuan Sen2, Nguyen Lan Phuong3
1
Institute of Material Chemistry, MAST; 17 Hoang Sam, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
2
Faculty of Chemistry, Hanoi University of Natural Science, VNU; 19 Le Thanh Tong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi,
Viet Nam.
3
Nguyen Van Cu Secondary Schools, Gia Lam District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

NMD-P65: Geometric Structure, Electronic Structure, and Magnetic Properties of [Co(dioxolene)2(4-CN-py)2]

Molecule
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Nguyen Van Thanh, Do Viet Thang
Faculty of Physics, VNU University of Science

NMD-P66: Solvent-Driven Electronic Structure and Spin-Crossover Behavior of [Co(dioxolene)2(4-Br-py)2] Molecule

Nguyen Anh Tuan
Faculty of Physics, VNU University of Science

NMD-P67: Study of electrochromic properties of nano composite thin films made by electrochemical co-deposition
Dang Hai Ninh, Do Ngoc Chung, Tran Thi Thao, Pham Duy Long, Nguyen Nang Dinh
University of Engineering and Technology, VNU, Hanoi

NMD-P68: Manipulation of magnetization reversal of nanostructured NiFe and PZT/CoFe/NiFe composite films by
tuning the magnetic anisotropy
N.T.M. Hong, L.V. Cuong, P.T. Ha, N.H. Tiep, N.B. Doan, B.N.Q. Trinh, P.D. Thang
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology and Laboratory of micro and nanotechnology, University of Engineering
and Technology, Vietnam National University

NMD-P69: Two Degrees Of Freedom SOI-Based Comb Capacitive Accelerometer

Long Quang Nguyen, Hoang Manh Chu, Thong Quang Trinh, Dzung Viet Dao, Trinh Chu Duc, and Hung Ngoc Vu
Hanoi University of Science and Technology

NMD-P70: Fabrication of sub-micrometer 3D structures by one-photon absorption direct laser writing

Mai Trang DO, Thi Thanh Ngan NGUYEN, Qinggele LI, Isabelle LEDOUX-RAK, Ngoc Diep LAI
Laboratoire de Photonique Quantique et Moléculaire, UMR 8537 CNRS, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, France.

NMD-P71: Excited states in the nanofluid containing manganate nanoparticles

Dinh Thi Lan, Vu Anh Tuan and Nam Nhat Hoang
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology, VNU-University of Engineering and Technology, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau
Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

NMD-P72: High-energy ball milling preparation of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 and (Co,Ni)Fe2O4 nanoparticles for microwave
absorption application
Doan M. Quang, Pham T. Tho, Chu T.A. Xuan Tran D. Thanh, Ngo T.H. Le, Do H. Manh, Le V. Hong, Nguyen X. Phuc, and
Dao N.H. Nam
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang-Quoc-Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P73: Field-effect transistor based on ferromagnetic (Fe,Zn)3O4 epitaxial thin film: towards electrical control of
magnetism for dissipiationless electronics
T. Ichimura, K. Fujiwara, T. Kushizaki, T. Kanki, and H. Tanaka
ISIR, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka, 567-0047, Japan

NMD-P74: Investigation of typical properties of nanocrystalline iron powders prepared by milling techniques
Tien Trinh Bui1, Xuan Que Le2, Duy Phuong To3 and Van Tich Nguyen3
1
Hanoi University for Natural Resources and Environment; Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Institute for Tropical Technology (ITT), VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Institute of Materials Science (IMS), VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

NMD-P75: Structure and magnetism of SPAN-80 activated double perovskite system La2Co1-xFexMnO6 (x=0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3)
Pham The Tan1, Pham Duc Huyen Yen2 and Nam Nhat Hoang2
1
Faculty of Basic Science, Hung Yen University of Technology and Education
2
Faculty of Technical Physics and Nanotechnology,UET-VNU; 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

NMD-P76: Raman spectroscopy of SPAN-80 activated multiferroic CaMn1-xFexO3

Pham The Tan1, Pham Duc Huyen Yen2 and Nam Nhat Hoang2
1
Faculty of Basic Science, Hung Yen University of Technology and Education
2
Faculty of Technical Physics and Nanotechnology,UET-VNU; 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

NMD-P77: Inkjet printing as a way to connect RFID chip to antenna: study of the different bonding settings
Clément Gilles1, Dung My Thi Dang2 and Chien Mau Dang2
1
Laboratory SPMS, Ecole Centrale Paris, Grande Voie Des Vignes, 92295 Châtenay-Malabry
2
Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT), Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward,
Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

NMD-P78: Photofragmentation of mass-selected cobalt oxide clusters ConOm+ (n = 2-9 and m = 2-13)
Nguyen Thanh Tung, Ewald Janssens, and Peter Lievens
Laboratory of Solid Sate Physics and Magnetism, KU Leuven, B-3001 Leuven, Beligum

NMD-P79: Chemically Synthesized Zn-Sb Nanoparticles towards Thermoelectric Applications

Nguyen Thanh Mai, Derrick M. Mott, Koichi Higashimine and Shinya Maenosono
School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

MEP- Poster Session II: MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Venue: Lobby of 2nd Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
Chairmen: Nhu Hoa Thi Kim Ngan,Ritsuko Eguchi, and J.C. Lacroix

MEP-P27: Effects of carbon-clusters in optical property of ZnO thin films grown on Silicon substrates
Nguyen Tu*, Nguyen Duc Dung, Do Van Nam and Pham Thanh Huy
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), No 1, Dai Co Viet street, Hanoi, Vietnam
*
Physics Department, Quy Nhon University, Quynhon, Vietnam

MEP-P28: Structure and transport properties of Fe3O4 thin film on LaAlO3 (001) substrate grown by MBE
Duong Anh Tuan, YooLeemi Shin, Seungmok Jeon, Sunglae Cho
University of Ulsan, Republic of Korea

MEP-P29: Smooth SiC surfaces planarized by Catalyst-Referred Etching

Pho Van Bui, Shun Sadakuni, Yasuhisa Sano, Kayuto Yamauchi
Department of Precision Science and Technology, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Japan

MEP-P30: Enhacement of light trapping in mutilcrystalline silicon solar cells by using double SiNx and SiNx/SiOx
antireflection layers
HOANG Ngoc Vu1,DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2 and NGUYEN Hong Quang3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Norut, Narvik, Norway

MEP-P31: Temperature – dependent photoluminescence study of porous GaP

Pham Thi Thuy1,2, Nguyen The Anh1, Tran Thi Kim Chi1, Bui Huy1, Nguyen Quang Liem1
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam.
2
Baria – Vung Tau Commune College, National Road 51C, 11 Dist., Vung Tau city, Vietnam.

MEP-P32: Effect of Zr/Ti ratio content on some physical properties of the low temperature sintering PZT-PZN-
PMnN ceramics
Le Dai Vuong, Phan Dinh Gio, Dung Thi Hoai Trang and Truong Van Chuong
Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Hue University

MEP-P33: Giant magnetocaloric effect in (Co, Ni, Fe)-Mn-(Si, Sn, Sb) half-Heusler alloys
Nguyen Huu Duc1, Nguyen Hai Yen1, Pham Thi Thanh1, Nguyen Thi Mai2, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen3, Tran Dang Thanh1,4,
Phan The Long4, Nguyen Huy Dan1
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam.
2
Electric Power University, 235 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam.
3
Hanoi University of Education No.2, Xuan Hoa, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam.
4
BK-21 Physics Program and Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 361-763, South Korea

MEP-P34: Investigation of the effect of rapid thermal processing (rtp) temperature profile on the properties of umg
silicon solar cells with screen printed contact
TRUONG Lan NGUYEN1, DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2 and Nguyen Hong Quang3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Norut, Narvik, Norway

MEP-P35: Influence of Phonon Confinement on the Optically Detected Electrophonon Resonance and Line-widths in
Rectangular Quantum Wires
Le Thi Thu Phuong1, Huynh Vinh Phuc2, Tran Cong Phong3
1
Hue University’s College of Education
2
Dong Thap University
3
National Education Union of Viet Nam

MEP-P36: Structural and spectroscopic studies of nanocrystalline thin films and powders of yttrium disilicate doped
with Er3+ ions
Fabio Piccinelli1, Adolfo Speghini1, Marco Bettinelli1, Maria Miritello2, Roberto Lo Savio2, Paolo Cardile2, Francesco
Priolo2, Lukasz Marciniak3, Wieslaw Strek3, Dariusz Hreniak3
1
Laboratorio di Chimica dello Stato Solido, DB, Università di Verona and INSTM, UdR Verona, Strada Le Grazie 15, 37134
Verona, Italy
2
MATIS-IMM CNR and Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Catania, via S. Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy
3
Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Okólna 2 50-422 Wrocław, Poland

MEP-P37: Effect of PZT content on the structure and electrical properties of PZT-PZN-PMnN ceramics
Phan Dinh Gio, Le Dai Vuong and Nguyen Phan Nhu Y
Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Hue University

MEP-P38: The effect of the flux B2O3 and the role of ion RE3+ in CaAl2O4: Eu2+, Nd3+, RE3+ phosphor (RE: Dy, Tb,
Gd)
Nguyen Ngoc Trac1, Nguyen Manh Son1, Phan Tien Dung2
1
Department of Physics, University of Sciences, Hue University, Vietnam.
2
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
MEP-P39: Monte Carlo study of the room-temperature ferromagnetism in C-doped ZnO
Ha Viet Anh1, 2, Dao Xuan Viet1, 2, Nguyen Duc Trung Kien1, 2 and Pham Thanh Huy1
1
Advanced Institute for Science and Technology
2
International Center for Computational Material Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

MEP-P40: Nonlinear Current Density in Parabolic Quantum Wells with an In-plane Magnetic Field
Bui Dinh Hoi1, Tran Cong Phong2
1
National University of Civil Engineering
2
National Education Union of Viet Nam
MEP-P41: Synthesis and Photoluminescence of ZnCdSe/ZnSeS alloy quantum dots
Nguyen Hai Yen, Nguyen Ngoc Hai, Le Van Vu, Vu Thi Hong Hanh, Bui Huy and Pham Thu Nga
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

MEP-P42: Microstructure of Nd10,5Fe80,5M3B6 (M = Ga, Zr) anisotropic nanocrystalline melt-spun ribbons

investigated by high resolution transmision electron microscopy
Luu Tien Hung1, Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa1, Duong Dinh Thang2, Nguyen Hai Yen2, Pham Thi Thanh2, Nguyen Huy Dan2
1
Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications, Vinh University, 182 Le Duan Street, Vinh City
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology

MEP-P43: A simulation technique for studying of forbidden frequency bandgap of high impedance surface structures
Tran Manh Cuong, Ho Tuan Hung, Vuong Van Cuong, Phuong Thuy Hang, Nguyen Thi Thuy
Department of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education

MEP-P44: Composition dependences of crystallographic and magnetic properties of the MnxAl1-x (x = 40 ÷ 60 at.%)
alloys
Do Khanh Tung1, Tran Thi Huyen Ngoc2, Do Hung Manh1, Vu Hong Ky1, Le Thi Quynh Huong3 and Nguyen Minh Hong4
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Nha Trang Pedagogic College, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
4
University of Technology and Management, N3 Ho Tung Mau, Mai dich, Cau giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

MEP-P45: The microstructure and magnetic properties of magnetic field assisted melt-spun Nd2Fe14B/α-FeCo ribbons
Nguyen Xuan Truong1, Vu Hong Ky1, Nguyen Van Khanh2 and Nguyen Van Vuong1
1
Institute of Materials Science, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Viet Nam.
2
Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District, Viet Nam
MEP-P46: Direct growth of multi-layer graphene on Si(111) 7×7 substrate by electron beam evaporation
Trung T. Pham, F. Joucken and R. Sporken
Laboratory for Physical and Electronic Materials -Department of Physics, Falcuty of Sciences, University of Namur, Belgium
MEP-P47: Synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes over Co-Mo/Al2O3 catalysts by the catalytic chemical vapor
deposition of methane
My Anh Nguyen, Ngo Duy Tam, Thang Le Van, Cao Duy Vinh
Faculty of Materials Technology, HCMUT, 268 Ly Thuong Kiet street, Tan Binh district, Ho Chi Minh city

MEP-P48: Investigation of the temperature dependence of dielectrics and piezoelectric properties of the la doped pzt-
pmnn ceramics
Than Trong Huy1, Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan2, Truong Van Chuong3
1
Phu Xuan Hue University
2
Hue Industrial College
3
Hue Science University

MEP-P49: Coupling between ferromagnetism and superconductivity in La2/3Ca1/3MnO3 / YBa2Cu3O7-x heterostructure

with different interfaces
Tra – Vu Thanh1, Ying-Jiun Chen2, Cheng – Yan Lu1, Bo-Chao Huang3, Jan-Chi Yang4, Ya -Ping Chiu3, Hong-Ji Lin 2 ,
Chien-Te Chen 2 , Jiunn–Yuan Lin1, Ying-Hao Chu3
1
Institute of Physics, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
2
National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
3
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan.
4
Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan

MEP-P50: Influence of diffusion processes on performance of upgraded metallurgical grade silicon solar cells
DINH Cong Truong1, DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2 and NGUYEN Hong Quang3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Norut, Narvik, Norway

MEP-P51: Investigation of optical properties of LiLaP4O12 nanocrystals doped with Dy3+ for application in white light
generation
Lukasz Marciniak1, Wieslaw Strek1, Dariusz Hreniak1, Aneta Wiatrowska2, Eugeniusz Zych2
1
Institute of Low temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
2
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland

NLE-Poster Session II: NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Venue: Lobby of 2nd Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
Chairmen: Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Yong Park Lee

NLE-P17: Effect of V doped on the activity photocatalytic of TiO2 thin film prepared by sol-gel dip coating. study
photocatalytic properties of thin films TiO2 for decomposing methylene blue
Tuyet Mai Nguyen Thi, Hong Phuong Nguyen Thi, Xuan Anh Trinh, Van Xa Nguyen, Lan Huong Phung, Tat Bang Do, Thai
Duc Vu, Dang Chinh Huynh
School of Chemical Engineering, Ha Noi University Science and Technology, Viet Nam

NLE-P18: Preparation of curcumin-loaded pluronic F127/chitosan nanoparticles for cancer therapy

Minh Phuc Thi Le, Van Phuc Pham, Minh Lua Thi Dang, Huyen Thi La, Thi Hanh Le, Quang Huan Le
Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NLE-P19: Interaction of nanosilver particles with human lymphocite cells

E. V. Jornic1, L. A. Baranova1, E. S. Drozd2, M. S. Sudak2, S.A. Chizhik2, N. Q. Buu3, N. H. Chau3, H. T. Ha3, D. T. Hien3
1
Institute of biophysics and cell engineering, NAS, Minsk, Belarus
2
Institute of heat- and massexchange named after Lykov, NAS, Minsk, Belarus
3
Institute of environmental technology, VAS&T, Hanoi, Vietnam

NLE-P20: Synthesis and characterizations of photocatalytic material SBA-15-TiO2

Nguyen Phi Hung1, Bui Thi Mai Lam1, Mai Thi Tuong Vy1 and Nguyen Van Nghia2
1
Department of Chemistry, Quy Nhon University, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Pro., Vietnam.
2
Department of Physics, Quy Nhon University, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Pro., Vietnam

NLE-P21: A study on distribution of red blood cells using microsized permenant magnets
L.V. Cuong, N.T.K. Linh, N.T. Hien, B.N.Q. Trinh, L.T. Hien and P.D. Thang
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology and Laboratory of micro and nanotechnology, University of Engineering
and Technology, Vietnam National University, 144 Xuan Thuy street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam

NLE-P22: Brookite Nanourchins and Anatase Nanoparticles in Photocatalytic Performance

Min-Han Yang1, Yu-Lin Lin1, Hsin-Tien Chiu2 and Chi-Young Lee1
Executive Director, National Nanotechnology Center
National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand

NLE-P23: Nanostructured PbO2-PANi composite materials for electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol

Thuy T.T.Mai, Binh T. Phan, Tot T. Pham, Hieu Vu Huu
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

NLE-P24: Synthesis and evaluation on Cisplatin Loading Inhibiting Cancer Cell Release of Nano Polyamidoamine
Dendrimer-Cisplatin Complex
Ngoc Quyen Tran, Ngoc Yen Nguyen, Bich Tram Nguyen Thi, Cuu Khoa Nguyen*
Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, HCMC, Vietnam

NLE-P25: One step hydrothermal synthesis of TiO2/SnO2 nanocomposite with enhanced photocatalytic activity
Hsin-Yu Chen1, Min-Han Yang1, Hsin Tien Chiu2, Chi Young Lee1
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, R. O. C.
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30010, R. O. C.

NLE-P26: Catalytic activities at low temperature nanostructures of cobanite and manganite modified perovskite
Thi Minh Nguyet Tran1, Thi Hoang Yen Quach1, Que Chi Tran1, Quoc Trung Nguyen1, Thi Toan Nguyen1, Van Qui Nguyen2,
Tien Hung Luu3
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST
2
Institute of Applied Materials Science, VAST
3
Department of Physics, Vinh University, Nghe An, Vietnam

NLE-P27: Preparation of Thermosensitive Micelles Composed of PLLA-g-P(NIPAM-co-HEMA) Grafted Copolymer

for Drug Delivery Systems
Tran Minh Quynh1, Tran Dai Lam2, Toshiaki Dobashi3
1
Radiation Technology and Materials Department, Hanoi Irradiation Center, Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute
2
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Gunma University, Tenjin-cho 1-5-
1, Kiryu, Gunma 376-8515, Japan

NLE-P28: Reactive-face-exposed Nanocrystalline TiO2 Anatase Hollow Microspheres Synthesized by Self Sacrificing-
Template Method and Its Photocatalytic Properties
Min-Chiao Tsai1,4, Ya-Chen Chang1, Jeng-Yi Lee2, Yuan-Wei Chang1, Po-Chi Chen3, Min-Han Yang1, I-Nan Lin4, Ray-Kuang
Lee2, Hsin-Tien Chiu3, Chi-Young Lee1
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
2
Institute of Photonics Technologies, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
3
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
4
Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, Taiwan

NLE-P29: Synthesis of star-shaped nanopolymer via ATRP for biomedical application

Thi Phuong Nguyen, Ngoc Quyen Tran, Huu Nghị Tran, Cuu Khoa Nguyen
Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, HCMC, Vietnam

NLE-P30: Syntheses, Structure Characterizations of Ti-related Materials in Formic Acid and their photocatalytic
ability
Po-Chin Chen1,2, Min-Chiao Tsai1,3, Min-Han Yang1, Hsin-Tien Chiu2 and Chi-Young Lee1
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
3
Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, 25137, Taiwan

NLE-P31: Activity of novel non-TiO2 based photocatalysts in the methylene blue degradation under visible light
Tuan A.Vu, Canh D.Dao, Thuy T.T.Hoang, Thao.X.La, Phuong T.Dang, Hoa T.K.Tran, Kien T.Nguyen and Giang H.Le
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

NLE-P32: Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using zinc oxide nanorods

Panida Muangkasem1, Supamas Danwittayakul1, Mayuree Jaisai2, and Thammarat Koottatep2
1
National Metal and Materials Technology Center, 114 Thailand Science Park, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120,Thailand
2
Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Asian Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

NLE-P33: The fabrication and studies wheastone bridge sensor based on magnetoresistive effects for digital compass
application and biochip
Bui Dinh Tu, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Dong Quoc Viet, Tran Mau Danh, Nguyen Huu Duc
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology, UET-VNU, Hanoi.

SMPS-Poster Session II: SOFT MATTER AND POLYMER SCIENCE

Venue: Lobby of 2nd Floor, Grand Halong Hotel
Chairmen: Thanh K.T. Nguyen, Thuc-Quyen Nguyen and Nguyen Duc Nghia
SMPS-P14: Synthesis and sulfonic acid functionalization of silica for nafion based composite membrane in fuel cell
Tran Thanh Nhan1, Pham Thi Van Anh1, Le My Loan Phung2, Thai Nguyen Thuy Duong1, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa1,2, Tran
Van Man1,2
1
Applied Physical Chemistry Laboratory, University of Science VNU-HCM, Vietnam
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam

SMPS-P15: Flame retardantcy behavior of ammonium alkyliminodimethyl-diphosphonates on polyethylene-wood

flour composite
Truong The Hong1, Nguyen Cong Tranh2
1
Faculty of Chemistry, Chemistry Department, Can Tho University, Việt Nam
2
Faculty of Polymer, Chemistry Department, University of Science, Hochiminh National University

SMPS-P16: Study on Properties of Nickel/Fly ash Composite Plating

Nguyen Viet Hue, Ngo Thi Anh Tuyet, Pham Hong Hanh, Nguyen Ngoc Phong
Department of Materials Protection, Institute of Materials Science (IMS), VAST

SMPS-P17: Optimization of Nanocomposite TiO2/HydroxylApatite for the Photocatalytic paint

Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Le Thi Thu Huong, Hoang Chu Hieu, Tran Thi Duc, Nguyen Trong Tinh
Intitute of Applied Physics and Scientific Instrument

SMPS-P18: Preparation of Porous Copolymer Acid Catalysts for Transesterification of Vegetable Oils
Nguyen Thi Mai Huong1,2, Dao Pham Duy Quang1, Do Huu Bao Phuong1, Nguyen Hoang Duy1, Nguyen Phuong Tung1.
1
Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
2
Hochiminh University of Natural Resources and Environment

SMPS-P19: Molybdate doped polypyrrole: Preparation, properties and application

Ha Manh Hung1,2, Le Minh Duc3, Tran Vinh Dieu4, Vu Quoc Trung2
1
Faculty of General Education, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Faculty of Chemistry, Hanoi National University of Education, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Danang University of Technology
Centre of Polymer Research, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

SMPS-P20: Two-step syntheses of hybrid nano-magnetic particles enveloping in copolymers specified for scale
inhibition application
Bao Phuong Huu Do, Ba Dung Nguyen, Hoang-Duy Nguyen, Phuong-Tung Nguyen
Institute of Applied Materials Science

SMPS-P21: Rare Earth Functionalised Silicones Polymer Hybrids

Thanh H. Tran1, Marina Lezhnina1,2, Ulrich Kynast1
1
Department of Chemical Engineering, Applied Materials Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Münster, Stegerwaldstr.
39, 48565 Steinfurt, Germany
2
on leave from Mari Technical State University, Yoshkar-Ola, Department of Physics, Lenin-pl. 3, 424000 Yoshkar-Ola, Russia

SMPS-P22: Extraction and characterization of exopolysaccharides from azotobacter chrooccum at19

Bui Dinh Long1, Nguyen Lan Huong2, Nguyen Tien Thanh2, Trinh Xuan Anh1, Ta Phuong Hoa3
1
School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), 2 School of Biotechnology and
Food Technology, HUST, 3 Polymer Center, HUST

SMPS-P23: Investigation of factors influence on the synthesis process of hydroxyapatite by chemical precipitation method
Pham Thu Thu Trang, Nguyen Thu Phuong, Pham Thi Nam, Tran Dai Lam, Thai Hoang, Vu Thi Phuong, Dinh Thi Mai Thanh
Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

SMPS-P24: Synthesis of MOF-199 and application to CO2 adsorption

Nguyen Thi Thuy Van, Luu Cam Loc, Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi, Hoang Tien Cuong, Nguyen Tri, Nguyen Phuc Hoang Duy, Pham
Thi Thuy Phuong
Insititute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam

SMPS-P25: Structural analysis of an unfractionated fucoidan from brown seaweed Turbinaria Ornata by tandem ESI-MS
Thanh Thi Thu Thuy1, Tran Thi Thanh Van2, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy1, Dang Vu Luong1, Nguyen Tien Tai1
1
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
2
Nha Trang Institute of Technology Research and Application - VAST

SMPS-P26: Production of asymmetric cellulose acetate microfiltration membranes from sugarcane bagasse cellulose
Le Thi Bao Tran, Nguyen Thi Kien
Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Nguyen Tat Thanh University
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

NMD1-K1: All oxide hetero-nanostructures for solar hydrogen generation 1

Lionel Vayssieres
NMD1-K2: Gate-tunable band-gap in bilayer grapheme 3
K.Tsukagoshi, H.Miyazaki, S.-L.Li, A.A.Ferreira, S.Nakaharai

NMD1-K3: Advances in III-Nitride quantum dots for nanophotonics application 4

Yasuhiko Arakawa
NMD1-K4: Silica-based nanosensors fabricated combining top-down and bottom-up processes through the use 5
of an Ink-jet Printing technology
F. Rossignol, O. De Los Cobos, M. Lejeune, M. Colas, F. Lalloué, C. Carrion, C. Boissière, C. Sanchez, X.
Cattoën, M. Wong Chi Man and J-O. Durand
NMD14-K5: The atomic switch: present status and future prospects 6
Masakazu Aono
NMD14-K6: Semiconductor nanowires: interest, elaboration and applications 8
Jean-Christophe Harmand
NMD14-K7: Electronic transport and magnetic properties of nanoscale graphene 9
Katsunori Wakabayashi

NMD14-K8: Hyperthemia Using Nano Diamond-Star shape Au/Ag 10

Ru-Shi Liu, Liang-Chien Cheng, Hao Ming Chen, Tsung-Ching Lai, Michael Hsiao, Chung-Hsuan Chen, Li-
Jane Her, Din Ping Tsai, James C. Sung and Shu-Fen Hu

NMD2-I1: Development of Nanotechnology in Thailand and the R&D activities at the National Nanotechnology 11
Center (NANOTEC)
Sirirurg Songsivilai
NMD2-I2: Abnormal photoluminescence of TiO2 nanoparticles and nanotube arrays 12
Ly Ngoc Tai, Dao Thi Hoa, Vu Dinh Lam and Le Van Hong
NMD2-I3: Magnetoresistance of single molecular junction 13
Ryo Yamada, Noguchi Motoki and Hirokazu Tada
NMD3-I4: Functionalized graphene oxide and graphene: chemistry and materials properties 14
Son Binh T. Nguyen

NMD3-I5: Some widespread applications of carbon nanotube and graphene 16

Van Chuc Nguyen, Thi Thanh Tam Ngo, Van Tu Nguyen, Hung Thang Bui, Van Trinh Pham, Xuan Tinh Than,
Dinh Quang Le, Hai Binh Nguyen, Dai Lam Tran, Ngoc Minh Phan

NMD3-I6: Microspectroscopy of Graphene - from fundamental understanding to applications 17

Ze Xiang Shen
NMD4-I7: Superplasticity and related phenomena in bulk nanostructured materials processed by deformation methods 18
R.R. Mulyukov, A.A. Nazarov, R.M. Imayev
NMD4-I8: Disclinations in bulk nanostructured materials: origin, relaxation, and the role in properties 19
Ayrat A. Nazarov
NMD4-I9: Multifunctional Metallic Nanowires 20
Young Keun Kim
NMD5-I10: Doping and characterization of impurity atoms in Si and Ge nanowires 21
Naoki Fukata
NMD5-I11: Strong effects of hydrogen-passivation on the conductivity of individual Si nanowires studied by 22
field emission transport measurements
M. Choueib, R. Martel, S. C. Cojocaru, A. Ayari, P. Vincent and S. T. Purcell
NMD5-I12: Nanostructured Thermoelectric Oxide Materials for Effective Power Generation from Waste Heat 23
Ngo Van Nong, Le Thanh Hung, Li Han, Pham Hoang Ngan and Nini Pryds
NMD6-I13: Selective growth of ZnO nanorods by the hydrothermal technique 24
Shinji Nozaki, Sachin N. Sarangi, Surendra N. Sahu and Kazuo Uchida
NMD6-I14: Time-resolved photoluminescence and photostability of single semiconductor quantum dots 25
Weon-Sik Chae, Ung Dieu Thuy, Nguyen Quang Liem
NMD6-I15: Size- and shape-controlled SnS nanocrystals as absorber material for thin film solar cells 26
A. de Kergommeaux, A. Fiore, J. Faure-Vincent, F. Chandezon, A. Pron, R. de Bettignies, B. Malaman, P. Reiss
NMD7-I16: Epitaxial CVD Growth of Graphene. 28
Hiroki Ago
NMD7-I17: Nanostructured Carbons and Composite Materials for Energy Storage or Carbon Dioxide Capture 29
Congxiao Shang
NMD7-I18: Probing the intrinsic properties of individual carbon nanotubes: Electron diffraction and Raman 30
spectroscopy of free-standing single-walled and double-walled carbon nanotubes
M. Paillet, T. Michel, X.T. Than, D. Levshov, R. Parret, R. Arenal, V. Popov, V. Jourdain, A. Zahab, J.-L.
Sauvajol

NMD8-I19: Focusing Light on Gold Nanoparticles 31

Jochen Feldmann
NMD8-I20: On the use of plasmonic nanostructures in photoelectrochemical systems 32
Jan Augustynski, Renata Solarska
NMD8-I21: Gap-size effect in micromachined NH3 gas sensor based on WO3 nanoparticle thin film 33
Dzung Viet Dao, Kyoji Shibuya, Susumu Sugiyama
NMD9-I22: A review on inkjet printing technology and condutive inks synthesis for microfabrication 35
techniques
Mau Chien Dang, Thi My Dung Dang, Eric Fribourg-Blanc

NMD9-I23: Novel electrodes based on one dimensional nanostructured materials for optoelectronic devices 37
Soonil Lee

NMD9-I24: Improved method for fabricating electrodes of organic light-emitting field-effect transistors 38
Takeshi Yamao, Yoshihide Fukaya, and Shu Hotta
NMD10-I25: Physics and applications of current-induced domain wall motion in magnetic nano-wires 39
Teruo Ono
NMD10-I26: Non-destructive magnetic nano-patterning by low energy proton irradiation 40
Sanghoon Kim, Soogil Lee, Jungho Ko, Jangyup Son, Minseok Kim, and Jongill Hong
NMD10-I27: Non-local spin transport in lateral spin valves 41
S. Kasai, Y-K Takahashi, S. Hirayama, S. Mitan, K. Hono

NMD11-I28: Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of Graphene 42

Ya-Hong Xie
NMD11-I29: Neutron scattering as a tool for studying layered nanostructures. 42
Alexander V.Belushkin
NMD11-I30: Raman scattering of 2D materials 43
Ting Yu
NMD12-I31: Dynamic Characteristics of Polymer MEMS Devices Fabricated by Thermal Imprinting Process 44
Susumu Sugiyama and Satoshi Amaya
NMD12-I32: Facile Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube Devices on Various substrates. 46
Quy Nguyen Thanh, Huiseong Jeong, Jinwoong Kim, Y. H. Ahn, Soonil Lee, and Ji-Yong Park
NMD12-I33: Electronic Devices Based on Carbon Nanotube Network 47
Qing Zhang, Pingqi Gao, Jianping Zou, Hong Li, Kang Zhang
NMD13-I34: Label-free electrochemical biosensors 48
Nguyen Hai Binh, Nguyen Van Chuc, Nguyen Van Tu, Nguyen Van Quynh, Nguyen Le Huy, Phan Thi Bich Hoa,
Mai Thi Thu Trang, Ngo Thi Thanh Tam, Le Trong Huyen, Nguyen Tuan Dung, Do Phuc Quan, Nguyen Hoai
Nam, Pham Hong Nam, Vuong Thi Kim Oanh, Ha Phuong Thu, Vu Dinh Lam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Phan Ngoc
Minh, Tran Dai Lam
NMD13-I35: Different strategies to controlling the conductive junction gap with polysaccharide in 49
carbon nanotubes quantum resistive vapour sensor
J. F. Feller, M. Castro, B. Kumar
NMD2-O1: Fabrication of silver nanowires through photoreduction method 50
Yu-Hsuan Lin, Kun-Tso Chen, and Jeng-Rong Ho

NMD3-O2: Edge-dependent transport properties in grapheme 51

Hidenori Goto, Eri Uesugi, Ritsuko Eguchi, Akihiko Fujiwara1, and Yoshihiro Kubozono
NMD4-O3: Synthesis and structure of Fe based metal and oxide nanoparticles by polyol method for potential 52
applications in catalysis, biology, and medicine
Nguyen Viet Long, Masashi Kitazaki, Satoshi Yoshida, Cao Minh Thi, Dang Mau Chien, Masayuki Nogami,
Michitaka Ohtaki
NMD5-O4: The enhancement on the characteristics of the microplasma devices by using a cathode materials 53
containing diamond coated Si nanostruture
I-Nan Lin, Shiu-Cheng Lou, Chulung Chen, and Huang-Chin Cheng
NMD6-O5: Nano-sized CuO/TiO2 photocatalysts 54
Nguyen Thi Hiep, Nguyen Thu Loan, Ung Thi Dieu Thuy, Nguyen Quang Liem

NMD7-O6: Large photoresponse from graphene-metal hybrid structures 54

Chih-Han Yen, Po-Shin Lin, Mario Hofmann, and Ya-Ping Hsieh
NMD8-O7: Effect of the charge collection electrode on the electron transport and electron collection in dye- 55
sensitized nanocrystalline TiO2 film
Masatoshi Yanagida, Youhei Numata, Liyuan Han
NMD9-O8: Structure and morphology evolution in the spinel nano-series ZnX2O4, X – Al, Ga, In. 56
Consequences for the synthesis of up-converting phosphors
R.J. Wiglusz and R. Pazik
NMD10-O9: Synthesis of Gold@IronCore@Shell Nanoparticles with Unique Electronic and Magnetic 57
Properties
Prerna Singh, Dao Thi Ngoc Anh, Derrick Mott, Shinya Maenosono
NMD11-O10: Electrofoliation- a novel method for producing graphene thin films 58
Chia-Wei Fu, Mario Hofmann, and Ya-Ping Hsieh
NMD12-O11: Preparation and characterization of MWCNTs/ γFe2O3 by new sol-gel method 59
Nguyen Huu Nieu, Nguyen Đac Thanh, Hoang Xuan Tung, Nguyen Le Thu, Che Đong Bien, Hoang Manh Su

NMD13-O12: Formation mechanism of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles with controlled morphology, composition 60
and monodispersity
Le T Lu, Nguyen TK Thanh, Shinya Maennosono,Nguyen X Phuc, Nguyen M Cu, Nguyen Q Chinh and David G
Fernig.
NMD13-O13: Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic-Plasmonic FePt@Ag Core-Shell Nanoparticles 61
Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Trinh Thang Thuy, Derrick Michae Mott, Shinya Maenosono
NMD13-O14: Preparation of cobalt-embedded silica nanoparticulate electrospun fibers and carbon synthesis by 62
alcohol CVD
Koichi Sawada, Shinji Sakai, Masahito Taya
 MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

MEP3-K1: Zero Bias Anomaly in Nonequilibrium Tunneling Devices 63

Mukunda P Das
MEP3-K2: Steps toward an all-electric spin valve using side-gated quantum point contacts with lateral spin orbit coupling 64
R.S. Newrock, N. Bhandari, M. Cahay, and S. T. Herbert

MEP3-K3: Electric field control of magnetism in metals 65

A. Bernand-Mantel, L. Herrera-Diez, L. Ranno, D. Givord, A. Marty, L. Vila, P. Warin, S. Auffret, G. Gaudin
MEP4-K4: Three dimensional plasmonics and metamaterials for light manipulation 66
W. W. T. Chen1,2, M. L. Tseng, P. C. Wu, C. M. Chang, B. H. Cheng, Y.-W. Huang, Y. Z. Ho, C. T. Hsiao, K.-Y.
Yang, C. Y. Liao, K. S. Chung, H.-K. Tsai, S. Sun, L. Zhou, G. Y. Guo, V. Fedotov, N. I. Zheludev, and D. P. Tsai
MEP4-K5: Photonic wires: A novel resource for solid-state quantum optics 67
Jean-Michel Gérard
MEP4-K6: Hybrid inorganic-organic spin electronics 68
Wilfred van der Wiel
MEP1-I1: 3D atomic imaging around specific atoms by stereo-photograph and photoelectron holography using 69
new 2D photoelectron micro-spectrometer
Hiroyuki Matsuda, Laszlo Toth, Kentaro Goto, Fumihiko Matsui, Tomohiro Matsushita, Makoto Morita, Satoshi
Kitaqgawa, and Hiroshi Daimon

MEP1-I2: Nanowires for Electronics and Photonics 71

Cesare Soci
MEP1-I3: Material engineering for molecular photonics: from photo-active molecules to nanoplasmonics 72
Isabelle Ledoux-Rak
MEP2-I4: Flexible magnetoelectronics for wearable Lab-on-a-chip platform 75
Sunjong Oh, SangYeob Yoo, Brajalal Sinha, Jaein Lim, CheolGi Kim
MEP2-I5: LaFeO3-PbTiO3: Magnetoelectric solid solutions 76
S. A. Ivanov, R. Tellgren, F. Porcher, T. Ericsson, A. Mosunov, P. Beran, S. K. Korchagina, P. Anil Kumar, R.
Mathieu, P. Nordblad

MEP2-I6: Metglas/PZT-magnetoelectric integrated spatial angular positioning devices 77

N.H. Duc, D.T. Huong Giang, B.D. Tu, P.A. Duc, N.T. Ngoc and N.T. Hien
MEP5-I7: Interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in solid solutions (A1-xA’x)(Fe1-yCoy)2As2, where 79
A, A’= Ca, Ba, Eu and La
V.H. Tran
MEP5-I8: Atomically Thin Superconductors on Silicon Surfaces 80
Takashi Uchihashi
MEP5-I9: Superconductivity and transistor characteristics of carbon based materials 81
Yoshihiro Kubozono, Hidenori Goto, Ritsuko Eguchi, Takashi Kambe
MEP6-I10: Switching between photodetector and photovoltaic regime in P3HT:PCBM:CuInS2 nanocrystals 82
hybrid thin films
A. Lefrançois, B. Luszczynska, M. Z. Szymanski, J.-M. Verilhac, P. Reiss
MEP6-I11: Materials science and phase control using electric double layer transistors 83
Yuichi Kasahara
MEP6-I12: Ru(II) coordination complexes and related nanoparticles for potential applications in (bio)-photonic 84
and nanomedicine
Gaëlle Boeuf, Arnaud De La Reberdière, Mickaël Four, Sylviane Chevreux, Juliette Moreau, and Gilles Lemercier
MEP7-I13: Qubit relaxation from evanescent-wave Johnson noise 85
Luke S. Langsjoen, Amrit Poudel, Maxim G. Vavilov, and Robert Joynt
MEP7-I14: Hydrogen storage in Ti-TiO2 multilayers 86
Z. Tarnawski, Nhu-T.H. Kim-Ngan, K. Zakrzewska, K. Drogowska, A. Brudnik, R. Kužel, L. Havela, V.
Sechovsky, A.G. Balogh
MEP8-I15: Materials for spin injection into semiconductors: Overview and perspectives of the Ge:Mn system 87
V. Le Thanh, A. Spiesser, Minh-Tuan Dau, Thi-Giang Le, L.A. Michez, M. Petit
MEP8-I16: Field-induced superconductivity at an organic transistor interface 88
Hiroshi M. Yamamoto, Masaki Nakano, Masayuki Suda, Yoshihiro Iwasa, Masashi Kawasaki, and Reizo Kato
MEP9-I17: Roles of nonmagnetic elements on magnetocrystalline anisotropy: first-principles study 89
D. Odkhuu, W. S. Yun, and Soon Cheol Hong
MEP9-I18: Combinational study of magnetisation processes 90
A. Hrabec, N.T. Nam, P. David, S. Pizzini, L. Ranno
MEP10-I19: Highly sensitive photochromic molecules based on terarylene structure and their potential 91
application for light tunable light emitting materials
Tsuyoshi Kawai
MEP10-I20: Electronic Structure and Disk Aromaticity in Polycyclic Clusters 92
Minh Tho Nguyen
MEP11-I21: Ultrathin organic layers with on/off switching transport properties based on oligothiophene 93
diazonium salts
Jean Christophe Lacroix

MEP11-I22: Enhancing light and matter interaction by resonant waveguide grating structures 94
Jian Hung Lin, Georg W. Rieger, Hung-Chih Kan,Ching-Ting Lee, Jeff F. Young, Chia Chen Hsu

MEP12-I23: Broadband white anti-Stokes emission of tetraphosphate nanocrystals doped with rare-earth ions 95
Wieslaw Strek, Lukasz Marciniak, Dariusz Hreniak
MEP12-I24: Optically pumped lasing from flexible microstructures 96
Van Duong Ta, Rui Chen, and Handong Sun
MEP13-I25: Micro and nanophotonic structures in the visible and near infra-red for optical devices 97
Pham Van Hoi, Bui Huy, Ngo Quang Minh
MEP13-I26: Plasmons and their resonators in nanoscale and atomic-scale objects 99
Tadaaki Nagao
MEP14-I27: Spontaneous Orientation of the BCC Lattice for Spherical Microdomains in a Block Copolymer 100
Thin Film
Shinichi Sakurai, Konomi Honda, Tsukasa Miyazaki, Hiroki Ogawa, and Sono Sasaki

MEP1-O1: Ultra low one-photon absorption (LOPA) microscopy and applications 102
Mai Trang Do, Qinggele Li, Thi Thanh Ngan Nguyen, Isabelle Ledoux-Rak, Ngoc Diep Lai
MEP2-O2: Bi2Fe4O9-Fe3O4 nanocomposite thin film: MBE growth and magnetic properties 104
Duong Anh Tuan, YooLeemi Shin, Seungmok Jeon, Dang Duc Dung, and Sunglae Cho
MEP5-O3: Appearance of superconductivity in ultra-thin FeSe1-xTex (x = 0.9, 0.95) single crystals 105
M. Senda, R. Eguchi, H. Goto, T. Kambe, T. Noji1, Y.Koike1, Y.Kubozono
MEP6-O4: Ferroelectric control of two dimensional electron gas in oxide heterointerface 106
Tra-Vu Thanh, Jhih-Wei Chen, Chao-Hui Yeh, Po-Wen Chiu, Chia-Hao Chen, Yi-Chun Chen, and Chung-Lin
Wu, Lin – Jiunn Yuan, Ying –Hao Chu

MEP7-O5: Influence of fabrication conditions on giant magnetocaloric effect of Ni-Mn-Sn ribbons 107
Nguyen Huy Dan, Do Tran Huu, Nguyen Hai Yen, Pham Thi Thanh, Nguyen Huu Duc, Nguyen Thi Nguyet Nga,
Tran Dang Thanh, Phan The Long, Seong Cho Yu

MEP7-O6: High-temperature Segmented Thermoelectric Oxide module using p-type Ca3Co4O9 and n-type 108
ZnAlO/CaMn0.95Nb0.05O3 Legs
Le Thanh Hung, Ngo Van Nong, G. Jeffrey Snyder, Nini Pryds and Søren Linderoth
MEP7-O7: Stabilization of cubic γ-phase U-Mo alloys synthesized by splat-cooling 109
Nhu-T.H. Kim-Ngan, I. Tkach, S. Mašková, L. Havela, A. Warren, T. Scott
MEP8-O8: Characteristics of phenacene single crystal field-effect transistors 111
Xuexia He, Ritsuko Eguchi, Hidenori Goto, and Yoshihiro Kubozono
MEP8-O9: Field-induced electrical transport properties of ultra-thin FeSe1-xTex single crystals 112
Ritsuko Eguchi, Megumi Senda, Hidenori Goto, Takashi Kambe, Takashi Noji, Yoji Koike, Y. Kubozono

MEP9-O10: Electrical control of exchange bias in Co/IrMn/PZT multilayered thin films 113
Do Thi Huong Giang, Vu Nguyen Thuc, Nguyen Huu Duc, Guiaullme Agnus and Phillipe Lecoeur
MEP9-O11: Magnetization tilt angles in [Pd/Co]/Cu/[Co/Pd]-NiFe pseudo spin valves 114
T. N. Anh Nguyen, Sunjae Chung, S.M. Mohseni, Q. Tuan Le, R. K. Dumas, and Johan Åkerman
MEP9-O12: The Influence of Boron Addition on Structure, Magnetic and Thermoelectric Properties of 115
Ni50Mn38Sb12Bx
Ngo Van Nong, Le Thanh Hung and Luu Tuan Tai
MEP10-O13: Lighting the Future 116
Przemysław Dereń
MEP10-O14: Blue organic light emitting diodes (B-OLED): Preparation, Characterization and Application 117
Nguyen Duc Cuong, Do Ngoc Chung, Tran Thi Thao, Le Thi Hien, Tran Quang Trung, Vu Xuan Nghia, Nguyen
Nang Dinh

MEP10-O15: Effects of Temperature and Stress on the InGaP/GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar Phototransistor 118
Than Hong Phuc, Yasushi TAKAKI, Kazuo UCHIDA, Shinji NOZAKI
MEP11-O16: High efficient solution processable bulk heterojunction solar cells based on mesogenic phthalocyanine 120
QuangDuy DAO, Tetsuro HORI, Tetsuya MASUDA, Kaoru FUKUMURA, Takeshi HAYASHI, Toshiya
KAMIKADO, Hiroyuki YOSHIDA, Akihiko FUJII, Yo SHIMIZU, and Masanori OZAKI
MEP11-O17: Synthesis and characterization of alkaline metal doped picene superconductors 121
K. Teranishi, X. He, M. Izumi, Y. Sakai, R. Eguchi, H. Goto, Y. Takabayashi, T. Kambe, Y. Kubozono
MEP12-O18: Luminescence properties of new red phosphor KYP2O7 doped with Eu3+ ions 123
Adam Watras, Robert Pazik, Przemyslaw Deren

MEP12-O19: Effects of annealing on the luminescent properties of BaMgAl10O17: Eu2+ blue emitting phosphor 124
Son Nguyen Manh, Thuy Trang Pham Nguyen, Tuyen Ho Van
MEP13-O20: Resistive switching phenomena in LixCoO2 thin films 125
Olivier Schneegans, Van Huy Mai, Alec Moradpour, Pascale Auban-Senzier, Claude Pasquier, Kang Wang,
Sylvain Franger, Alexandre Revcolevschi, Efthymios Svoukis, John Giapintzakis, Philippe Lecoeur, Pascal
Aubert, Guillaume Agnus, Thomas Maroutian, Raphaël Salot, Pascal Chrétien
MEP13-O21: Synthesis and luminescence properties of β- sialon doped with Eu2+ 126
D. Rudnicka, P. J. Dereń
MEP14-O22: Spectroscopic properties of Eu2+ in a polycrystalline cordierite powder 127
K.Maleszka-Bagińska, A.Watras, R.Pązik, P.J. Dereń
MEP14-O23: Y2Si2O7 and (Ca,Sr)2Y8(SiO4)6O2 based phosphors for white LED 128
Jerzy Sokolnicki

MEP14-O24: Cooperative energy transfer in Tb3+-Yb3+ and Eu3+-Yb3+ doped CaAl4O7 129
M. Puchalska, E. Zych, M. Sobczyk, A. Watras
MEP14-O25: Spectroscopic properties of XLaP4O12 (X=Li, Na, K, Rb) nanocrystals doped with Nd3+ ions as 130
potential temperature sensors
Lukasz Marciniak, Dariusz Hreniak, Artur Bednarkiewicz, Wieslaw Strek
 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

NLE7-K1: Smart Biomaterials Design for Nano-biotechnology 131

Takao Aoyagi,Young-Jin Kim, Mitsuhiro Ebara
NLE7-K2: Fullerene as Nanobiomedicine 133
Yukio Nagasaki
NLE7-K3: Nanotechnology-based cell sheet engineering for regenerative medicine 134
Masayuki Yamato
NLE8-K4: Control of Polymeric Nano-architectures in Aqueous Media Based on Polyion Complex Formation 135
toward Biomedical Applications
Akihiro Kishimura, Yasutaka Anraku, Sayan Chuanoi, Arie Wibowo, Kazunori Kataoka
NLE8-K5: Noninvasive and effective transdermal delivery of functional oligonucleotides by iontophoresis 137
Kentaro Kogure, Kaoru Kigasawa, Kiyoshi Kanamura, Atsuhi Tamura, Yukio Nagaski, Susumu Hama, and
Kazuaki Kajimoto
NLE8-K6: The interaction of nanoparticles with water and lipids – Nanoparticles in Biological systems 138
N. Quirke
NLE1-I1: Conjugation chemistries for the development of next generation drugs 139
Yutaka Ikeda, Hiromichi Kawasaki, Jinya Katamachi, Yukio Nagasaki
NLE1-I2: Nanoplatforms for Personalized Medicine 140
Srinivas Sridhar
NLE1-I3: Microelectronics devices for biomedical applications 141
Jun Ohta
NLE2-I4: Materials Engineering for Clean Energy 142
Zheng-Xiao Guo
NLE2-I5: Nanofiber Membrane for Cost-effective Drinking Water and Energy Production Concurrently 143
Darren Sun
NLE2-I6: Electrospinning and applications of electrospun nanofibers for energy storage and biomedical applications 144
Jun Seo Park
NLE2-I7: Materials development for large-scale printed solar cell 145
David Jonh Jones
NLE3-I8: Utilizing the unique electronic properties of heterostructured nanoparticles composed of gold and 146
silver towards bioprobes with enhanced stability and optical properties
Dao T. Ngoc Anh, Cheshta Shankar, Prerna Singh, Derrick M. Mott, and Shinya Maenosono
NLE3-I9: Coating effect on luminescence and biocompatibility of rare-earth doped NaGdF4 nanocrystals 147
Wojciech Kalas, Ewa Ziolo, Leon Strzadala, Jakub Cichos, Miroslaw Karbowiak, Lukasz Marciniak, Wieslaw
Strek, Dariusz Hreniak

NLE4-I10: Tailor-made lipid nanotube engineering: Nanotubulation of surface-immobilized liposomes using 148
external forces
Yoshihiro Sasaki, Yurina Sekine, Yoshitaka Ito, Kazunari Akiyoshi
NLE4-I11: The Cuban nanobiotechnological approach, a 2012 update: new steps, more about the country’s 149
scientific development
Ariel Felipe
NLE5-I12: Iron oxide-based conjugates for cancer theragnostics 150
Xuan Phuc Nguyen, Dai Lam Tran, Phuong Thu Ha, Hong Nam Pham, Thu Trang Mai, Hoai Linh Pham,
VanHong Le, Hung Manh Do, Thi Bich Hoa Phan, Thi Ha Giang Pham,Dac Tu Nguyen, Thi My Nhung Hoang,
Khanh Lam and Thi Quy Nguyen
NLE5-I13: Nanovaccines: virus like particles and nucleoparticles as a vaccine candidates 151
Guillen G, Aguilar JC, Dueñas S, Hermida L, Penton E, Iglesias E, Lobaina Y, Muzio V.
NLE6-I14: Development of nanostructured lipid carrier of Ubiquinone for Alzheimer’s 152
Basavaraj K. Nanjwade
NLE6-I15: Structure, recognition, and assembly of DNA G-quadruplexes 153
Phan Anh Tuan
NLE9-I16: Nanotechnology and some of its Applications for Drinking Water 154
Cees van Rijn

NLE9-I17: Nonextensivity and tsallis entropy in DNA fragmentation patterns by ionizing radiation 155
Oscar Rodriguez Hoyo
NLE10-I18: CdTe and CdSe quantum dots: synthesis, characterizations and applications in agriculture 156
Dieu Thuy Ung Thi, Kim Chi Tran Thi, Thu Nga Pham, Duc Nghia Nguyen, Duy Khang Dinh and Quang Liem Nguyen
NLE10-I19: Innovations in developing novel nanocrystal foliar fertilizers 157
Anh V Nguyen, Tuan AH Nguyen, Peng Li, Yumei Du, Marc A Hampton, Dang T Vu, Zhi Ping Xu, Longbin
Huang and Victor Rudolph
NLE11-I120: Nanoplasmonic and electrochemical biosensors for medical diagnosis and cellular analyses 158
Eiichi Tamiya
NLE11-I21: Nanoluminophores for biomedical labeling application 159
Le Quoc Minh, Tran Thu Huong, Nguyen Thanh Huong, Hoang Thi Khuyen, Lam Thi Kieu Giang, Nguyen
Thanh Binh and Tran Kim Anh

NLE12-I22: Integration of nanoimprint lithography (NIL) and UV lithography (UVL) for multi-scale fluidic channels 160
Ryuji Yokokawa, Gaku Isobe, Isaku Kanno, Hidetoshi Kotera
NLE12-I23: Using DNA nanotechnology to fabricate drug delivery system 161
La Thi Huyen, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy Nguyen Thi Minh Huyen and Le Quang Huan
NLE1-O1: Pegylated Dendrimer and Its Effect in Fluorouracil Loading and Release for Enhancing Antitumor Activity 162
Thi Phuong Le, Ngoc Quyen Tran, Thai Thanh Hoang Thi, Cuu Khoa Nguyen
NLE1-O2: Cross-flow membrane emulsification technique for fabrication of drug loaded particles 163
Thanh Ha HO, Thi Phuong Tuyen DAO, Tuan Anh NGUYEN, Mau Chien DANG
NLE2-O3: Electrochemical performance of carbon nanotubes-modifiedcomposite material for electrode of fuel 164
cell and lithium-ion batteries
Tran Van Man,Tran Thi Thuy Dung, Le My Loan Phung, Cao Duy Vinh, Luu Tuan Anh, Le Van Thang
NLE3-O4: Hybrid Multifunctional Colloidal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications 165
Trinh Thang Thuy, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Derrick Mott and Shinya Maenosono
NLE3-O5: Biological activity of nanocopper and nanocobalt added to animals’ fodder ration 166
S.D. Polishchuk, А.А. Nazarova, G.I. Churilov
NLE4-O6: Application of Photo Catalysis to Cathodic Protection of Metals 167
Tadashi Shinohara, Mamiko Kawakita and Jin Kawakita

NLE4-O7: Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO/TiO2 hierarchical heterogeneous nanostructures 168

Le Phuc Quy, Le Van Hieu, Lam Quang Vinh, Dinh Son Thach, Vu Thi Hanh Thu
NLE5-O8: A new formulation of curcumin using poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) - poly (ethylen-glycol) diblock 169
copolymer as carrier material
Dao Thi Phuong Tuyen, Nguyen To Hoai, Ho Thanh Ha, To Van Vinh and Dang Mau Chien
NLE5-O9: Label-Free Detection of DNA Hybridization Using Transistors Based on CVD Grown Graphene 170
Phan Thi Kim Loan, Tzu-Yin Chen, Chang-Lung Hsu, Yi-Hsien Lee, Jacob Tse-Wei Wang, Kung-Hwa Wei,
Cheng-Te Lin, and Lain-Jong Li
NLE5-O10: Characterization of silver impregnated activated carbon used as gas absorber 171
Pisutti Dararutana
NLE6-O11: Development of oxidation resistant coatings for Ni-based superalloys via nano-plating method 172
Hideyuki Murakami
NLE6-O12: Silicon nitride membrane-based microfilter for detection of human circulating tumor cells 173
Van Vinh To, Mau Chien Dang, Van Binh Pham, Van Hieu Tran, Linh Thuoc Tran, Duy Hien Tong
NLE6-O13: Ecological and Biological Effects of Nanocrystalline Metals 175
G.I. Churilov, S.D. Polishchuk, N.H. Chau
NLE9-O14: Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange Using Zinc Oxide Nanorods/ Zinc Stannate 176
(ZnO/ZTO) Catalysts
Mayuree Jaisai, Supamas Danwittayakul, Panida Muangkasem and Thammarat Koottatep
NLE9-O15: Nano Pt/C electrocatalysts and their activities for alcohol oxidation 177
Nguyen Thi Giang Huong, Tran Thi Xuan Phuong, Lam Thi Xuan Binh, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa, Tran Van Man
NLE9-O16: Study on dioxin removal from the contaminated soil over nano-composite fiber catalysts V2O5- 178
WO3/TiO2 tubes supported on PTFE
Tuan A.Vu, Kien T.Nguyen, Giang H.Le, Thao.X.La, Canh D.Dao, Phuong T.Dang, Hoa T.K.Tran, Thuy
T.T.Hoang
NLE10-O17: An improvement of photocatalyst of TiO2 and TiO2: 0.5%V4+ nanoparticles: Experiment and 179
calculation
Nguyen Minh Thuy, Duong Quoc Van, Pham van Hai and Le Thi Hong Hai
NLE10-O18: Synthesis of zinc oxide/zinc stannate composite oxides by hydrothermal process for 180
photocatalysis application
Supamas Danwittayakul, Mayuree Jaisai, Panida Muangkasem and Thammarat Koottatep
NLE10-O19: Mid-IR, Broad-band Plasmonic Nanoantennas for Molecular Sensing 181
Chung V. Hoang, Makiko Oyama, Masakazu Aono and Tadaaki Nagao
NLE11-O20: The effect of Fe3O4 nanoparticles on the Curcumin- loading capicity and cytotoxicity 182
Phuong Thu Ha, Hoai Nam Nguyen, Mai Huong Le, My Nhung Hoang Thi, Xuan Phuc Nguyen
NLE11-O21: Survey of surface modification of SiNWs biosensor for detection of MAGE-4 mRNA in liver 183
cancer
Van Binh PHAM, Xuan Thanh Tung PHAM, Van Vinh TO, Ngoc Thuy Duong DANG, Mau Chien DANG and
Duy Hien TONG
NLE11-O22: A novel biosensor based on a network single- walled carbon nanotubes field-effect transistor for 185
escherichia coli detection
Nguyen Thi Thuy, Phuong Trung Dung, Phuong Dinh Tam, Nguyen Duc Chien, and Mai Anh Tuan
NLE12-O23: Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of sulfated Zr-SBA-15 186
Truong Thanh Tam, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, Le Van Hieu, Vo Vien
NLE12-O24: Investigation on Fe/TiO2 – supported nano gold for Co oxidation 187
Vu Nam Luong, Thi My Dung Dang, Thi Minh Hanh Nguyen and Mau Chien Dang
NLE12-O25: Synthesis and Invasion of CdSe Quantum Dots In Porous TiO2 Films For Solar Cell Application 188
Vinh. Q. LAM, Cuong C. HUYNH, Tung T. HA, HUYNH T. Dat

SOFT MATTER AND POLYMER SCIENCE

SMPS6-K1: The Role of Soft Matter in Nanomedicine 189

Nguyen TK Thanh

SMPS6-K2: Co-continuous Morphologies of Polymer Blends Driven by Light Irradiation: Emergence, Control 190
and Practical Applications
Qui TranCong,Miyata

SMPS6-K3: Current Progress and Challenges in Organic Solar Cells Research 191
Thuc-Quyen Nguyen
SMPS7-K4: Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) Process: Recent Advances, Biomedical 193
and Industrial Applications
Graeme Moad, Ezio Rizzardo, San H. Thang
SMPS7-K5: Morphologies with Non-constant Mean Curvature Surfaces Formed by ABC Terpolymers 194
Y.Matsushita, K.Matsuoka, K.Yamada, M.Yamada, A.Takano
SMPS7-K6: Anisotropic hydrogel based on lamellar bilayers: machano-chromatics and toughness 195
Md. Anamul Haque, Takayuki Kurokawa, and Jian Ping Gong
SMPS1-I1: Dynamic Directed Assembly of Block Copolymers via Cold Zone Annealing 196
Gurpreet Singh, Kevin G. Yager, Detlef-M. Smilgies, Manish M. Kulkarni, David G. Bucknall and Alamgir Karim

SMPS1-I2: Phase Separation Dynamics of Binary Liquid Mixtures: Application of Structured Illumination, 197
Nanoparticles Formation, and Light Emission form Bubbles
S. Toyouchi, K. Kitabatake, D. Shirasawa, S. Kajimoto, H. Fukumura
SMPS1-I3: Quantitative formation of m-phenyleneimine macrocycle based on dynamic covalent chemistry and 198
-stacked precipitation-driven cyclization
Toshihiko Matsumoto, Sho Hasegawa, Saori Sugaya, Seitaro Oishi, and Kozo Ishida
SMPS2-I4: Conformational Relaxation of Polymers at Solid interface by Sum-frequency Generation Spectroscopy 199
Hirofumi Tsuruta and Keiji Tanaka
SMPS2-I5: Ultrasonic Scattering Studies of Polymers 201
Tomohisa Norisuye, Qui Tran-Cong-Miyata
SMPS3-I6: Dynamics of complex domains in polymer-surfactant systems 203
Toshihiro Kawakatsu
SMPS3-I7: Frontal Polymerization and Its Use For Cure-On Demand Art and Rapid Repair 204
John A. Pojman
SMPS4-I8: Influence of emulsifiers on stability and rheological properties of concentrated emulsions 205
Masami Kawaguchi
SMPS4-I9: Understanding the nano- and macromechanical behaviour, the failure and fatigue mechanisms of 207
advanced and natural polymer fibres by Raman microspectrometry
Philippe Colomban
SMPS4-I10: Emergence of Spirals in Active Distributefd Chemical Systems 208
Tomohiko Yamaguchi
SMPS5-I11: Ureido-polymers exhibiting UCSTphase behavior under physiological conditions 209
Naohiko Shimada, Miki Nakayama, Arihiro Kano, Atsushi Maruyama
SMPS5-I12: Formation of Fluorocarbon polymer and its removal in back-end-of-line processing of advanced 210
CMOS integrated circuits
Quoc Toan Le, G. Vereecke, E. Kesters, H. Struyf, and S. De Gendt*
SMPS8-I13: Phase-separation structures in ternary polymer blends studied by high-contrast X-ray computerized 211
tomography
Yukihiro Nishikawa, Shungo Iizuka, Masaoki Takahashi
SMPS8-I14: Characterization of Polymers by HPLC 212
Taihyun Chang

SMPS1-O1: Theoretical analysis of stability of water droplet on oil surface 213

Chi Phan
SMPS1-O2: Unraveling film microstructure and evolution in semiconducting polymers via quantitative x-ray 214
diffraction and optical absorption spectroscopy
Duc T. Duong, Michael F. Toney, Alberto Salleo
SMPS1-O3: Effect of carrier on property of Pd nano catalyst in n-hexane isomerization 215
Luu Cam Loc, Dao Thi Kim Thoa, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Pham Nhu Thuan, Nguyen Tri, Ho Si Thoang
SMPS2-O4: Field Theoretical Approach for Polymer Containing Vesicle 216
Yutaka Oya and Toshihiro Kawakatsu
SMPS2-O5: Preparation and characterization of luminescent coordination polymers containing rare earth ions 217
based on self-assembly of Zn(II) with polycarboxylic acid ligands
Nguyen Thanh Binh, Dinh Manh Tien, Lam Thi Kieu Giang, Hoang Thi Khuyen, Nguyen Thanh Huong, Tran
Thu Huong
SMPS3-O6: Simple crack propagation model of pressure-sensitive adhesives 218
Shinobu Sekine,Toshihiro Kawakatsu
SMPS3-O7: Spectroscopy and Structure of LnIII Complexes with Sulfonylamidophosphate-Type Ligands as 219
New Sensitizers of Visible and Near-Infrared Luminescence
V. M. Amirkhanov, V. A. Trush, T. Krachko, E. Kasprzycka, L. B. Jerzykiewicz, P. Gawryszewska
SMPS3-O8: Preferential Perpendicular Orientation of Crystalline Lamellae in Polylactide/ Poly(oxyethylene) 220
Blends Revealed by SAXS/ Electron Microscopy/ X-ray CT Techniques
Nguyen Dung Tien, Yukihiro Nishikawa, Masatoshi Tosaka, Sono Sasaki, Shinichi Sakurai
SMPS4-O9: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites – Morphology Controlled by Light-Induced Phase Separation 221
Dan-Thuy Van-Pham, Qui Tran-Cong-Miyata

SMPS5-O10: Separation Induced by Photopolymerization: Reaction Kinetics- Shrinkage- Morphology 222

Correlations
Tatsuya KOTO, Toshiki OZAKI, Tomohisa NORISUYE, Qui TRAN-CONG-MIYATA
SMPS5-O11: Fabrication and Evaluation of Various Types Nano Fluids on the Potential for the Enhanced Oil 224
Recovery for HPHT Offshore Reservoirs
Phuong-Tung Nguyen1, Hai-An Nguyen2, Duy-Khanh Pham1, Bao-Phuong Huu Do1, Duy-Quang Pham Dao1,
and Ba-Dung Nguyen1
SMPS5-O12: Mesoscopic Heterogeneity in Supramolecular Hydrogel by Optical Tweezers 225
Atsuomi SHUNDO, Keigo, MATSUMOTO, Masashi OHNO, Katsuaki MIYAJI, Masahiro GOTO, and Keiji
TANAKA
SMPS8-O13: Effect of Surface Properties of Natural Rubber on Cell Adhesion 226
Toshiyuki OHTA, Hisao MATSUNO, Seiichi KAWAHARA and Keiji TANAKA
SMPS8-O14: Post-synthesis Dispersion of Metal Nanoparticles: Size-selective Inclusion of Intermetallic Pt3Ti 227
Nanoparticles by Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimer
ABE. Hideki

SMPS8-O15: Sign Change in Magnetoresistance of Multilayer Pentacene/ Perfluoropentacene Field-Effect 228

Transistors
Song-Toan Pham, Yoshitaka Kawasugi, and Hirokazu Tada

6th KOREA-VIETNAM JOINT SYMPOSIUM ON QUANTUM PHOTONICS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

KV1-I1:Metamaterials applied to plasmonic EIT and EM-wave harvesting 229

Y. P. Lee, P. V. Tuong, J. W. Park, H. Y. Zheng, V. D. Lam, H. Cheong, and J. Y. Rhee
KV1-I2: On the plasmonic structural nano solar cells and several preliminary research results 230
Dao Khac An, Vu Van Cat, Pham Duy Long and Phan Anh Tuan
KV1-I3: Synthesis and characterization of SrFe12O19-La5/8Ca3/8MnO3 core-shell nanostructured materials 231
D.T.M. Hue, V.D. Viet, P. Lampen, A. Biswas, M.H. Phan, H. Srikanth, H.D. Chinh
KV2-I4: Magneto-optic response and magnetization-domain configuration of 2-D spin photonic crystals 232
N.G. Deshpande, Y. P. Lee, K. W. Kim, and Joo Yull Rhee
KV2-I5: Scanning probe imaging on exciton separation and surface potential in kesterite Cu2ZnSnSe4 thin-films 233
for photovoltaic applications
Ah Reum Jeong, Gee Yeong Kim, and William Jo
KV3-I6: General methods for improving light extraction efficiency in GaN-based vertical-type light-emitting diodes 234
SuJin Kim, Kyoung Heon Kim, Ki Seob Shin, Sang Young Park, Ho Myoung An, Tae Geun Kim
KV3-I7: Low temperature synthesis and luminescent properties of nanomaterials ZnO:Eu3+ and ZnO:Tb3+ 235
Tran Kim Anh, Dinh Xuan Loc, Dinh Manh Tien, Man Hoai Nam, Nguyen Tu, Nguyen Duy Hung, Pham Thanh
Huy2 and Le Quoc Minh
KV4-I8: Design of binary masks with high absorbing layers for extreme ultraviolet lithography 236
Chang Kwon Hwangbo, Hee Young Kang, Jin Joo Kim, Jai Dong Lim, Sungjin Park and Jang Hoon Lee
KV4-I9: Adsorption of ion complexes on Langmuir monolayers probed by sum-frequency generation spectroscopy 237
Woongmo Sung, David Vaknin, and Doseok Kim
KV5-I10: Direct evidence for anisotropic electron-photon interaction in graphene: polarization dependence of 238
photocurrent in a metal-graphene-metal device
Minjung Kim, Ho Ang Yoon, Duhee Yoon, Sang Wook Lee, and Hyeonsik Cheong

KV5-I11: A case study on novel gas sensors based nanowires functionalized heterogenous catalysts 239
Nguyen Van Hieu, Do Dang Trung, Nguyen Duc Khoang, Phung Thi Hong Van, Vu Van Quang, Nguyen Van
Duy, Nguyen Duc Hoa
KV6-I12: Novel physics in hydrogenated carbon nanostructures 240
K. W. Lee and Cheol Eui Lee
KV6-I13: A broadband and nearly polarization-insensitive metamaterial absorber using multi-ring structure 241
Nguyen Thi Hien, Nguyen Trong Tuan, Đo Thanh Viet, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Vu Dinh Lam and Young Pak Lee
KV1-O1: Negative refractive index by taming the electromagnetic response of single “atom” meta-magnetic structure 242
Nguyen Thanh Tung, Peter Lievens, and Vu Dinh Lam

KV1-O2: Effect of particle size dependence in surface plasmon based fluorescence enhancement and quenching 243
Chu Viet Ha, Pham Minh Tan, J.C. Brochon and Tran Hong Nhung
KV1-O3: A New Method to Exfoliate Graphite Oxide and Application for Synthesizing Polystyrene / Graphene 244
Nanocomposite.
Mai Thanh Tam, Ha Thuc Chi Nhan, Ha Thuc Huy
KV2-O4: Slow light based on negative reflection in photonics crystals and its applications 245
Hoang Thu Trang, Ngo Quang Minh, Vu Dinh Lam, Sangin Kim and Hanjo Lim
KV2-O5: Preparation of Janus Silica Particles with Silane Compounds using Polystyrene Trapping Layer 246
Chang Hun Lee, Wonkeun Chung, and Sung Hyun Kim

KV3-O6: Perspective of silver nanoparticles for environmental treatments containing infectious pathogens 247
Tran Quang Huy, Nguyen Van Quy, Le Anh Tuan

KV3-O7: Preparation and charaterization of silica-gold core-shell (SiO2@Au) nanoparticles 248

Thi Ha Lien Nghiem, Tuyet Ngan Le, Thi Hue Do and Hong Nhung Tran
KV3-O8: Study on the properties of pt/c catalysts nano particles synthesised by electroless deposition for proton 249
exchange membrane fuel cell
Pham Thi San, Do Chi Linh, Nguyen Ngoc Phong, Tran Viet Quan
KV4-O9: Combustin synthesis and luminescent properties of YVO4:Sm3+,Bi3+ nanophotphors 250
NguyenVu, Nguyen Duc Van, and Nguyen Thi Nu
KV4-O10: Silica coated Zn doped AgInS2 Nanocrystals for Color Conversion White LED 251
Wonkeun Chung, Hyunchul Jung, Chang Hun Lee, and Sung Hyun Kim

KV4-O11 : Synthesis and characterization of poly (Llactic acid) by ring-opening polymerization 252
Nguyen Hong Minh, Nguyen Quoc Viet, Nguyen Duc Nghia, Tran Dinh Man,Nguyen Anh Tuan, Ngo Trinh Tung
KV5-O12: Fabrication and characterization of free-standing doubly clamped piezoelectric beam for sensors and 252
resonant actuators
Do Thi Huong Giang, Nguyen Huu Duc, Guiaullme Agnus and Phillipe Lecoeur
KV5-O13: Nanostructured composite electrode based on Manganese Dioxide and Carbon Vulcan -Carbon 253
nanotubes for Electrochemical Supercapacitor
Ha The An, Tran Van Man, Le My Loan Phung
KV6-O14: Nonlinear Current Density in Compositional Superlattices under Crossed Electric and Magnetic Fields 255
Bui Dinh Hoi, Tran Cong Phong
KV6-O15: Synthesis and Characteristic Boron Doped Diamond by using MPE-CVD 255
Nguyen Van Cao, Kim Tae Gyu
KV6-O16: Synthesis and Magnetic Characterization of Monodisperse Fe3O4 Nanoparticles 256
Kristen Stojak, Ngo Thu Huong, Hariharan Srikanth, and Manh-Huong Phan

POSTER SESSIONS

NANOSTRUTURED MATERIALS AND DEVICES

NMD-P1: Synthesis of Mesocage Silica and Tin Oxidide Nanocomposites for Gas Sensor Applications 257
Nguyen Duc Hoa*, Nguyen Van Hieu
NMD-P2: Hydrothermal Synthesis of Large-scale Tungsten Oxide Nanorods for NO2 Gas Sensor Applications 258
Pham Van Tong, Luong Trung Son, Nguyen Duc Hoa
NMD-P3: Large-scale synthesis of monolayer graphene by chemical vapor deposition method for gas sensing 259
applications
Vu Van Quang, Ngo Si Trong, Pham Trung Quan, Trinh Duy Chien, Nguyen Duc Hoa, Nguyen Van Duy,
Nguyen Van Hieu
NMD-P4: On-chip fabrication of highly sensitive NO2 gas sensor based on tungsten nanowires 260
Nguyen Hoang Thang, Phung Thi Hong Van, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu
NMD-P5: Density-controllable growth of SnO2 nanowire junctions bridging across electrodes for low 260
temperature NO2 gas sensor
Ha Minh Tan, Nguyen Duc Hoa, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu

NMD-P6: On-chip fabrication of ZnO and Zn2SnO4 composite nanowires sensors with high sensitivity to NO2 gas 261
Kieu Van Dam, Phun Thi Hong Van, Nguyen The Lam, Nguyen Duc Hoa, Nguyen Van Hieu
NMD-P7: Synthesis of SnO2 nanowires by thermal evaporation method and their gas sensing characteristics 262
Do Dang Trung, Nguyen Van Hieu
NMD-P8: A simple way to Uniform and high-aspect-ratio ZnO Nanowires for NO2 sensors 262
Hoang Van Han, Nguyen Van Hieu, Tran Trung
NMD-P9: Synthesis of CuO/ZnO hierarchical nanostructures for gas sensing applications 263
Nguyen Duc Khoang, Le Duy Duc, Nguyen Van Duy, Pham Thanh Huy, Nguyen Van Hieu

NMD-P10: Significantly enhanced H2S response of SnO2 nanowires by surface-decorated with NiO 263
Phung Thi Hong Van, Nguyen Duc Chinh, Le Tien Nhan, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu
NMD-P11: Synthesis and investigating the HCl and SO2 gases absorption of copper-containing nanoparticles in PE matrix 264
Duc Duong La, Ninh Duc Ha, Nguyen Thi Hoai Phuong, Tran Van Cuong
NMD-P12: Ru-doped Silica Nanoparticles Modified Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Mat for Sensor Applications 265
Thi Anh Ho, Jun Beom Kim, and Yong Shin Kim
NMD-P13: Effect of the length of vertically orientated ZnO nanorods on gas sensing properties of a QCM sensor 265
Nguyen Van Quy, Le Anh Tuan, Tran Quang Huy, Vu Van Thu, and Vu Ngoc Hung

NMD-P14: Bio-chemical sensors based on nano porous silicon microcavities 266

Nguyen Thuy Van, Bui Huy, Ngo Quang Minh, Do Thuy Chi, Nguyen The Anh, Pham Thanh Son, Hoang Thi
Hong Cam and Pham Van Hoi

NMD-P15: Properties of transparent and conductive nanocomposite thin film of MWCNTs and PEDOT-PSS 266
applied in OLED
Khanh Nguyen Duy, Hoai Nam Nguyen Phuong and Hien Tong Duy
NMD-P16: Inorganic-Organic Hybrid LEDs based CdSe/ZnS quantum dots using metal oxide charge transport layers 267
Nguyen Huu Tuan, Nguyen Nang Dinh and Soonil Lee
NMD-P17: Improved performances in light emitting diodes based on a semiconductor TiO2 nano cluster buffer 268
layer
Phuong Hoai Nam Nguyen, Nang Dinh Nguyen
NMD-P18: Printed Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 solar cells using nanoparticles 268
Nguyen Duy Cuong, Keiji Tanimoto and Seigo Ito
NMD-P19: Effect of solution-processed NiO anode interfacial layers on performance and stability of PbS QDs- 269
based solar cells
Nguyen Duc Cuong, Soonil Lee
NMD-P20: Size-dependent light-scattering enhancement of TiO2 hollow spheres in dye-sensitized solar cell 270
application
Ya-Chen Chang, Min-Chiao Tsai, Min-Han Yang, Hsin-Tien Chiu, Chi-Young Lee

NMD-P21: Surface Modified Titanium Dioxide in Photovoltaic Cell 270

Ting-Ting Chen, Yen-Pai Chen, Tsung-Ying Ke, Yi-Jen Hunag, Hsin- Tien Chiu, Chi-Young Lee
NMD-P22: Modification of TiO2 nanorod with high specific surface area from P25 for dye solar cell 271
Le Van Nghiem, Vo Thanh Long, Nguyen Thai Hoang, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa
NMD-P23: Nucleation-Controlled Synthesis of Uniform Cu2O Nanocubes for High Performance Lithium-Ion 272
Batteries
I-Chun Chang, Po-Chin Chen, Min-Chiao Tsai, Ting-Ting Chen, Min-Han Yang, Hsin-Tien Chiu, and Chi-Young
Lee
NMD-P24: Electrochemical characterizations of Pt-Ru/C/CNTs electrodes for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) 272
Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan, Nguyen Manh Tuan, Nguyen Thanh Hoang, Nguyen Tan Day, Nguyen Ngoc Phuong,
Tran Van Man, Dang Long Quan
NMD-P25: Comparative study of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) dispersion towards the application in 273
composite thin film
Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet1, Cao Duy Vinh1, Luu Tuan Anh2, Le Van Thang1,2

NMD-P26: Synthesis of multi-layer graphene films on copper tape by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor 273
deposition method
Nguyen Van Tu, Le Huu Doan, Nguyen Van Chuc, Ngo Thi Thanh Tam, Le Dinh Quang, Nguyen Xuan Nghia,
Phan Hong Khoi, and Phan Ngoc Minh

NMD-P27: A method to fabricate homogeneously dispersed carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in Al powders for 274
preparing Al/CNTs nanocomposite
Pham Van Trinh, Nguyen Van An, Le Danh Chung, Bui Hung Thang, Nguyen Van Chuc, Nguyen Van Luan,
Doan Dinh Phuong, Phan Ngoc Minh

NMD-P28: A study on thermal dissipation for high power electronic devices using carbon nanotube liquid 275
Bui Hung Thang, Pham Van Trinh, Nguyen Van Chuc, Ngo Quang Minh, Phan Hong Khoi and Phan Ngoc Minh
NMD-P29: Cacbon nanotubes materials and its applications to guarantee the safety of the exposure to 276
electromagnetic fields
Hoang Anh Son, Nguyen Hong Nhung, Bui Hung Thang, Tran Anh Tuan, Duong Van Anh, Nguyen Van Binh
NMD-P30: Realization of stable and homogenous carbon nanotubes dispersion as ink for RFID applications 276
M. Nicolas Bougot, Dung My Thi Dang and Chien Mau Dang
NMD-P31: Study on surface modification and functionalization of carbon nanotube with some organic 277
compounds
Le Van Thu, Ngo Cao Long, Le Quoc Trung, Ngo Trinh Tung, Nguyen Duc Nghia, Vu Minh Thanh
NMD-P32: Evaluate high power white Light Emitting Diode under different operating conditions 277
Thanh Tran Quoc, Francois Berrezai, Lin Nguyen Xu, Nhien Nguyen Thi Ngoc, Khoa Phan Thanh Nhat, Chien
Dang Mau

NMD-P33: Porous carbon manufactured from rice straw and its properties 278
Khanh Nguyen Duy, Hien Tong Duy, Ha Ho Thanh, Tuyen Le T. Phuong and Dam Duy Le
NMD-P34: Fabrication of SiC/ TiO2 blend film to use in hydrogen generation by water splitting 278
Hoa D. T., Tai L.N., Khien N.V., Chien N.V., Huy L.Q., Lam L.V., and Hong L.V.
NMD-P35: Study the hydrophobic / hydrophylic properties of the nano- TiO2 based photocatalytic materials by 279
automatic optometry method
Le Van Truyen, Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Tran Thi Duc, Nguyen Trong Tinh, Le Thi Thu Huong
NMD-P36: Fabrication of highly self-aligned TiO2 nanotube arrays for the photoelectrochemical applications 280
Tai L.N., N.V. Chien, Hoa D.T., Manh D.H., Lam V.D., and Hong L.V.
NMD-P37: Study on fabrication of carbon and nitrogen doped TiO2 powders with band gap in the visible light 280
region
Ngo Thi Hong Le, Vu Dinh Lam, Trinh Xuan Anh, Nguyen Minh Hong, Nguyen Van Khien, Pham Thi Trang, Le
Van Hong
NMD-P38: Study on fabrication and properties of TiO2:Au films 281
Ngo Thi Hong Le, Vu Dinh Lam, Dao Khac An

NMD-P39: A study on plasmonic absorption enhancement in Au:TiO2 nanocomposite 281

Thi Hong Cam Hoang, Thanh Son Pham, The Anh Nguyen, Thuy Van Nguyen, Van Hieu Nguyen, Thu Trang
Hoang, Quang Minh Ngo, and Van Hoi Pham

NMD-P40: Bottom electrode controlled electrical conduction and resistance switching in amorphous TiO2 thin 282
films applied random access memory
Kim Ngoc Pham, Trung Do Nguyen, Thi Kieu Hanh Ta, Duy Phong Pham, Van Hieu Le, Bach Thang Phan
NMD-P41: Titanium nanotubes fabricated by electrochemical method 282
Nguyen Thu Loan, Ung Thi Dieu Thuy, Nguyen Quang Huy, Nguyen Thi Hiep, Nguyen Quang Liem
NMD-P42: Fabrication and applications capacity of ZnO nanorods for photodetectors 283
Ngo Thanh Dung, Nguyen Mau Cu, Nguyen Quang Chinh, Le Trong Lu,Tran Dac Hai, Ngo Ba Thanh, Chu
Thanh Giao, Vu Quoc Thai
NMD-P43: Fabrication of aligned silicon nanowire arrays via metal-assisted electrochemical etching 284
Luong Truc Quynh Ngan, Cao Tuan Anh and Dao Tran Cao

NMD-P44: Low Concentration Organic Molecule Detection via Surface Enhanced Raman spectroscopy Effect 284
using Ag Nanoparticles Coated Silicon Nanowire Arrays
Luong Truc Quynh Ngan, Dao Tran Cao, and Cao Tuan Anh
NMD-P45: Study to control the morphology of the porous layer fabricated by electrochemical etching on the 285
amorphous SiC thin films
Dao Tran Cao, Cao Tuan Anh and Luong Truc Quynh Ngan
NMD-P46: Transition from the porous Si structure to the mosaic SiO2 structure with increasing current density 285
in the metal-assisted electrochemical etching of Si
Dao Tran Cao, Luong Truc Quynh Ngan, Cao Tuan Anh
NMD-P47: Kirkendall effect on the nano structure of Au metal circles/stripes on GaAs materials during 286
nanowires growth by VLS method
Dao Khac An, Nguyen Tien Dai and Do Hung Manh
NMD-P48: Plasmon induced by surface currents in single (colloidal) Au clusters 286
Hoang Duc Anh, Ngac An Bang and Nam Nhat Hoang
NMD-P49: Growth of Au Nanowires on Flexible Substrate for Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering 287
Yu-Liang Chen, Wei-Ren Huang, Chi-Young Lee, Hsin-Tien Chiu

NMD-P50: Study the photothermal effect of gold nanoparticles in tissue to apply for cancer therapy 287
Vu Thi Thuy Duong, Nghiem Thi Ha Lien, Do Quang Hoa and Tran Hong Nhung
NMD-P51: Synthesis and characterization of type-II ZnSe/CdS core/shell nanostructures 288
Nguyen Xuan Ca, Nguyen Trung Kien and Nguyen Xuan Nghia
NMD-P52: Core/shell-structured Fe3O4/BaTiO3 nanoparticles synthesized by hydrothermal method 289
T.T.H. Hong, Q.D.Truong, N.H. Tiep, P. T. Huyen, B.N.Q.Trinh and P.D.Thang
NMD-P53: Manipulation of spontaneous emission from an opal photonic crystal of 290
Eu3+/SiO2 core/shell nanospheres
Le Dac Tuyen, Jian Hung Lin, Cheng Yi Wu, Po-Tse Tai, Jau Tang, Le Quoc Minh, Hung-Chih Kan, and Chia Chen Hsu
NMD-P54: Energy Transfer from NIR to UV-VIS in new Yb3+ and Er3+ co-doped ZnGa2O4 nanophosphor 291
R. Pazik, Z. Piotrowska, A. Watras,R.J. Wiglusz and P.J. Dereń
NMD-P55: Fabrication and properties of strongly emitted YVO4:Eu3+ nanorods 291
Tran Thu Huong, Le Thi Vinh, Tran Kim Anh, Do Van Tuy, Vu Duc Tu and Le Quoc Minh
NMD-P56: Luminescence of nanomaterials CePO4:Tb3+ AND CePO4:Tb3+@LaPO4 at temperature from 10 292
to 300K
Dinh Xuan Loc, Tran Kim Anh and Le Quoc Minh
NMD-P57: Fabrication and characterization of the colloidal upconversion nanoluminophores with core shell 293
structures based on the NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+
Lam Thi Kieu Giang, Tran Ngoc Dat, Tran Thu Huong, Tran Kim Anh, Nguyen Thanh Binh, and Le Quoc Minh

NMD-P58: Surface modification and conjugation with IgG antibodies of luminescent (Tb/Eu)PO4.H2O nanorods 294
Nguyen Thanh Huong, Pham Thi Lien, Nguyen Manh Hung, Nguyen Duc Van, Nguyen Thanh Binh and Le Quoc Minh
NMD-P59: Synthesis and optical properties of CdSe/CdSe1-xSx heterostructure nanorods using Oleylamine 295
Nguyen Thi Luyen, Le Ba Hai, Nguyen Xuan Nghia, Nguyen Kien Cuong, Nguyen Thi Thuy Lieu
NMD-P60: Magnetic properties of garnet ferrite nanoparticles Ho3Fe5O12 prepared by sol-gel method 296
Dao Thi Thuy Nguyet, Luong Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Phuc Duong, Than Duc Hien
NMD-P61: Sol-gel Synthesis and Characterisation of Nanocrystalline Cerium doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet 296
Nanopowder
Do Ngoc Chung, Nguyen Nang Dinh, Dinh Van Chau, Pham Hong Duong

NMD-P62: Sub-100nm ferroelectric-gate thin film transistor fabricated by two-step patterning method 297
Bui Nguyen Quoc Trinh, Eisuke Tokumitsu and Tatsuya Shimoda
NMD-P63: Synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties of Carbon coated FeCo alloy nanoparticles 297
Do Hung Manh, Pham Thi Trang, Pham Hoai Linh, Ngo Thi Hong Le, Do Khanh Tung, Nguyen Xuan Phuc
NMD-P64: Synthesis and electrochemical properties of M, Pt-M (M = Pt, Ni, Sn) and Pt-Ni-Sn coated graphites 298
Vu Minh Thanh, Ninh Duc Ha, Nguyen Thi Huong, Nguyen Thi Cam Ha, Trinh Xuan Sen, Nguyen Lan Phuong
NMD-P65: Geometric Structure, Electronic Structure, and Magnetic Properties of [Co(dioxolene)2(4-CN-py)2] 298
Molecule
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Nguyen Van Thanh, Do Viet Thang

NMD-P66: Solvent-Driven Electronic Structure and Spin-Crossover Behavior of [Co(dioxolene)2(4-Br-py)2] 299

Molecule
Nguyen Anh Tuan

NMD-P67: Study of electrochromic properties of nano composite thin films made by electrochemical co- 300
deposition
Dang Hai Ninh, Do Ngoc Chung, Tran Thi Thao, Pham Duy Long, Nguyen Nang Dinh

NMD-P68: Manipulation of magnetization reversal of nanostructured NiFe and PZT/CoFe/NiFe composite 301
films by tuning the magnetic anisotropy
N.T.M. Hong, L.V. Cuong, P.T. Ha, N.H. Tiep, N.B. Doan, B.N.Q. Trinh, P.D. Thang
NMD-P69: Two Degrees Of Freedom SOI-Based Comb Capacitive Accelerometer 302
Long Quang Nguyen, Hoang Manh Chu, Thong Quang Trinh, Dzung Viet Dao, Trinh Chu Duc, and Hung Ngoc Vu
NMD-P70: Fabrication of sub-micrometer 3D structures by one-photon absorption direct laser writing 303
Mai Trang DO, Thi Thanh Ngan NGUYEN, Qinggele LI, Isabelle LEDOUX-RAK, Ngoc Diep LAI
NMD-P71: Excited states in the nanofluid containing manganate nanoparticles 304
Dinh Thi Lan, Vu Anh Tuan and Nam Nhat Hoang

NMD-P72: High-energy ball milling preparation of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 and (Co,Ni)Fe2O4 nanoparticles for 304
microwave absorption application
Doan M. Quang, Pham T. Tho, Chu T.A. Xuan Tran D. Thanh, Ngo T.H. Le, Do H. Manh, Le V. Hong, Nguyen
X. Phuc, and Dao N.H. Nam
NMD-P73: Field-effect transistor based on ferromagnetic (Fe,Zn)3O4 epitaxial thin film: towards electrical 305
control of magnetism for dissipiationless electronics
T. Ichimura, K. Fujiwara, T. Kushizaki, T. Kanki, and H. Tanaka
NMD-P74: Investigation of typical properties of nanocrystalline iron powders prepared by milling techniques 306
Tien Trinh Bui, Xuan Que Le, Duy Phuong To and Van Tich Nguyen
NMD-P75: Structure and magnetism of SPAN-80 activated double perovskite system La2Co1-xFexMnO6 (x=0, 306
0.1, 0.2, 0.3)
Pham The Tan, Pham Duc Huyen Yen and Nam Nhat Hoang
NMD-P76: Raman spectroscopy of SPAN-80 activated multiferroic CaMn1-xFexO3 307
Pham The Tan, Pham Duc Huyen Yen and Nam Nhat Hoang

NMD-P77: Inkjet printing as a way to connect RFID chip to antenna: study of the different bonding settings 307
Clément Gilles, Dung My Thi Dang and Chien Mau Dang
NMD-P78: Photofragmentation of mass-selected cobalt oxide clusters ConOm+ (n = 2-9 and m = 2-13) 308
Nguyen Thanh Tung, Ewald Janssens, and Peter Lievens
NMD-P79: Chemically Synthesized Zn-Sb Nanoparticles towards Thermoelectric Applications 309
Nguyen Thanh Mai, Derrick M. Mott, Koichi Higashimine and Shinya Maenosono
MATERIALS FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

MEP-P1: Synthesis and Room-temperature Ferromagnetism. of Undoped and Mn-doped CdSe Quantum Dots 310
Nguyen Thi Minh1, Nguyen Hong Quang2, Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa1
1
Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Vinh University, 182 Le Duan, Vinh, Vietnam
2
Department of Physics, Vinh University, 182 Le Duan, Vinh, Vietnam
MEP-P2: Diffusion mechanism of polaron - Li vacancy complex in cathode material Li2FeSiO4 311
Kieu My Bui, Van An Dinh and Takahisa Ohno
MEP-P3: A platform for silicon solar cell research and development in Vietnam 312
NGUYEN Tran Thuat, DINH Cong Truong, HOANG Ngoc Vu, TRUONG Lan, BUI Thanh Tung, NGUYEN
Dinh Nghia, DANG Mau Chien, NGUYEN Hong Quang

MEP-P4: Cathodoluminescence Mapping Study of ZnS/ZnO Heterostructures 313

Do Quang Trung, Pham Thanh Huy, Nguyen Duy Hung, Nguyen Tu, Le Thi Thu Huong, and Tran Ngoc Khiem
MEP-P5: Magnetic properties and electrical characteristics of granular- type hybrid double-barrier MTJs 313
Co/Al2O3/Co-Al2O3/Al2O3/Co
Nguyen Tuan Anh, Luong Van Su, Nguyen Anh Tuan, Do Phuong Lien, Nguyen Tuyet Nga
MEP-P6: Finite Element Modeling in Analyzing Physic Properties of the Pb-free Piezoelectric Materials 314
Vo Thanh Tung, Nguyen Hoang Yen,Le Thi Ngoc Bao, Nguyen Dai Thach, Dang Anh Tuan, Hoang Quoc Khanh
MEP-P7: Molecular beam epitaxy of dilute nitride indium antimonide materials for long wavelength infrared 314
detector application
Pham Huynh Tram, Lim Kim Peng, Yoon Soon Fatt
MEP-P8: DFT calculations of Ca0.875Y0.125MnO3 electronic structure 315
Khuong Thi Nhung, Nguyen Thuy Trang and Bach Thanh Cong

MEP-P9: Isotropic texturization for multicrystalline silicon solar cells 315

BUI Thanh Tung, DINH Cong Truong, DANG Mau Chien, NGUYEN Tran Thuat and NGUYEN Hong Quang
MEP-P10: Photonic jets generated by dielectric microspheres enhance the two-photon absorption 316
Le Cong Nhan
MEP-P11: Spin Reorientation and Giant Dielectric Response in Multiferroic La1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ 316
T. D. Thanh, V. D. Lam, L. V. Hong, T. L. Phan, and S. C. Yu
MEP-P12: Anti reflection double layer films using Si3Nx SiOx for application in silicon solar cells 317
NGUYEN Dinh Nghia, TRAN Le Hoang Long, DANG Mau Chien, NGUYEN Tran Thuat
MEP-P13: Optically detected magneto-phonon resonance line-widths in rectangular quantum wire 317
Tran Cong Phong, Le Thi Thu Phuong, Huynh Vinh Phuc, Le Dinh
MEP-P14: Tuning magnetic behavior of a dish pair structure metamaterial by temperature variation in the THz region 318
Bui Son Tung, Bui Xuan Khuyen, Nguyen Van Dung, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Vu Dinh Lam, Tadaaki Nagao and
Young Pak Lee
MEP-P15: Study on microstructure and dielectrical, ferroelectrical properties of BZT-BCT + ZnO ceramics with 318
LiCO3 sintering aid prepared by solid state reaction method
Dang Anh Tuan, Truong Van Chuong, Vo Thanh Tung, Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan
MEP-P16: Electronic structure, elastic and optical properties of MnIn2S4: DFT+U calculation 319
Pham Van Hai, Do Danh Bich, Nguyen Dang Phu, Luc Huy Hoang and Nguyen Minh Thuy

MEP-P17: Magnetic and Magnetocaloric Properties in LaFe13-xSixB3 319

Nguyen Hai Yen, Pham Thi Thanh1, Nguyen Huu Duc, Tran Dang Thanh, Phan The Long, Seong Cho Yu,
Nguyen Huy Dan
MEP-P18: Cyclotron-phonon resonance in semiconductor superlattices 320
Tran Cong Phong, Do Thien Diep, Phan Nguyen Tuan, Vo Thanh Lam
MEP-P19: Synthesis and application of graphene-silver nanowires “composite” for ammonia gas sensing 320
Tran Quang Trung, Huynh Tran My Hoa, Tong Duc Tai, Tran Van Tam, Nguyen Nhat Quang, Nguyen Nang Dinh
MEP-P20: Thermochromic properties of W-doped VO2 thin films made by reactive electron beam co-deposition 321
Tran Thi Thao, Dang Hai Ninh, Pham Duy Long, Nguyen Nang Dinh

MEP-P21: MnO2, Nb2O5 doping effect on the dielectirc and ferroelectric properties of Ba(Zr,Ti)O3 - 321
(Ba,Ca)TiO3 ceramics
Dang Anh Tuan, Truong Van Chuong, Vo Thanh Tung, Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan
MEP-P22: Influence of the preparing conditions on the optical characteristics CuInS2/ZnS nanoparticles 322
Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, Tran Thi Kim Chi, Le Anh Tu and Nguyen Quang Liem
MEP-P23: Low-field Magnetoresistance OF (1-x)La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 + xLa1.5Sr0.5NiO4 Nanocomposite 322
T. D. Thanh, N. T. Ha, D. H. Manh, V. D. Lam, T. L. Phan, and S. C. Yu
MEP-P24: NO2 gas sensing of mixed potential sensor based on Pt/YSZ/SmFeO3 323
Ha Thai Duy, Ho Truong Giang, Pham Quang Ngan, Giang Hong Thai, Do Thi Anh Thu, Do Thi Thu, Nguyen
Ngoc Toan
MEP-P25: Temperature dependence dielectric, piezoelectric properties of low temperature sintered pzt–psbn– 323
pmnn ceramics with additive LiBiO2
Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan

MEP-P26: Influence of doping Mn to characterization of ZnO nanostructures 324

Nguyen Van Nghia, Nguyen Ngoc Khoa Truong, Nguyen Tu, Doan Minh Thuy

MEP-P27: Effects of carbon-clusters in optical property of ZnO thin films grown on Silicon substrates 324
Nguyen Tu*, Nguyen Duc Dung, Do Van Nam and Pham Thanh Huy
MEP-P28: Structure and transport properties of Fe3O4 thin film on LaAlO3 (001) substrate grown by MBE 325
Duong Anh Tuan, YooLeemi Shin, Seungmok Jeon, Sunglae Cho
MEP-P29: Smooth SiC surfaces planarized by Catalyst-Referred Etching 326
Pho Van Bui, Shun Sadakuni, Yasuhisa Sano, Kayuto Yamauchi

MEP-P30: Enhacement of light trapping in mutilcrystalline silicon solar cells by using double SiNx and 327
SiNx/SiOx antireflection layers
HOANG Ngoc Vu,DANG Mau Chien, NGUYEN Tran Thuat and NGUYEN Hong Quang

MEP-P31: Temperature – dependent photoluminescence study of porous GaP 327

Pham Thi Thuy, Nguyen The Anh, Tran Thi Kim Chi, Bui Huy, Nguyen Quang Liem
MEP-P32: Effect of Zr/Ti ratio content on some physical properties of the low temperature sintering PZT-PZN- 328
PMnN ceramics
Le Dai Vuong, Phan Dinh Gio, Dung Thi Hoai Trang and Truong Van Chuong
MEP-P33: Giant magnetocaloric effect in (Co, Ni, Fe)-Mn-(Si, Sn, Sb) half-Heusler alloys 328
Nguyen Huu Duc, Nguyen Hai Yen, Pham Thi Thanh, Nguyen Thi Mai, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, Tran Dang
Thanh, Phan The Long, Nguyen Huy Dan
MEP-P34: Investigation of the effect of rapid thermal processing (rtp) temperature profile on the properties of 329
umg silicon solar cells with screen printed contact
TRUONG Lan, DANG Mau Chien, NGUYEN Tran Thuat and Nguyen Hong Quang
MEP-P35: Influence of Phonon Confinement on the Optically Detected Electrophonon Resonance and Line- 330
widths in Rectangular Quantum Wires
Le Thi Thu Phuong, Huynh Vinh Phuc, Tran Cong Phong
MEP-P36: Structural and spectroscopic studies of nanocrystalline thin films and powders of yttrium disilicate 330
doped with Er3+ ions
Fabio Piccinelli, Adolfo Speghini, Marco Bettinelli, Maria Miritello, Roberto Lo Savio, Paolo Cardile,
Francesco Priolo2, Lukasz Marciniak3, Wieslaw Strek3, Dariusz Hreniak
MEP-P37: Effect of PZT content on the structure and electrical properties of PZT-PZN-PMnN ceramics 331
Phan Dinh Gio, Le Dai Vuong and Nguyen Phan Nhu Y

MEP-P38: The effect of the flux B2O3 and the role of ion RE3+ in CaAl2O4: Eu2+, Nd3+, RE3+ phosphor (RE: Dy, Tb, Gd) 331
Nguyen Ngoc Trac, Nguyen Manh Son, Phan Tien Dung
MEP-P39: Monte Carlo study of the room-temperature ferromagnetism in C-doped ZnO 332
Ha Viet Anh, Dao Xuan Viet, Nguyen Duc Trung Kien and Pham Thanh Huy
MEP-P40: Nonlinear Current Density in Parabolic Quantum Wells with an In-plane Magnetic Field 332
Bui Dinh Hoi, Tran Cong Phong
MEP-P41: Synthesis and Photoluminescence of ZnCdSe/ZnSeS alloy quantum dots 333
Nguyen Hai Yen, Nguyen Ngoc Hai, Le Van Vu, Vu Thi Hong Hanh, Bui Huy and Pham Thu Nga
MEP-P42: Microstructure of Nd10,5Fe80,5M3B6 (M = Ga, Zr) anisotropic nanocrystalline melt-spun ribbons 334
investigated by high resolution transmision electron microscopy
Luu Tien Hung, Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa, Duong Dinh Thang, Nguyen Hai Yen, Pham Thi Thanh, Nguyen Huy Dan
MEP-P43: A simulation technique for studying of forbidden frequency bandgap of high impedance surface structures 334
Tran Manh Cuong, Ho Tuan Hung, Vuong Van Cuong, Phuong Thuy Hang, Nguyen Thi Thuy
MEP-P44: Composition dependences of crystallographic and magnetic properties of the MnxAl1-x (x = 40 ÷ 60 at.%) alloys 335
Do Khanh Tung, Tran Thi Huyen Ngoc, Do Hung Manh, Vu Hong Ky, Le Thi Quynh Huong and Nguyen Minh Hong
MEP-P45: The microstructure and magnetic properties of magnetic field assisted melt-spun Nd2Fe14B/α-FeCo ribbons 336
Nguyen Xuan Truong, Vu Hong Ky, Nguyen Van Khanh and Nguyen Van Vuong

MEP-P46: Direct growth of multi-layer graphene on Si(111) 7×7 substrate by electron beam evaporation 336
Trung T. Pham, F. Joucken and R. Sporken

MEP-P47: Synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes over Co-Mo/Al2O3 catalysts by the catalytic chemical 337
vapor deposition of methane
My Anh Nguyen, Ngo Duy Tam, Thang Le Van, Cao Duy Vinh
MEP-P48: Investigation of the temperature dependence of dielectrics and piezoelectric properties of the la 338
doped pzt-pmnn ceramics
Than Trong Huy, Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan, Truong Van Chuong
MEP-P49: Coupling between ferromagnetism and superconductivity in La2/3Ca1/3MnO3 / YBa2Cu3O7-x 338
heterostructure with different interfaces
Tra – Vu Thanh, Ying-Jiun Chen, Cheng – Yan Lu, Bo-Chao Huang, Jan-Chi Yang, Ya -Ping Chiu, Hong-Ji Lin,
Chien-TeChen, Jiunn–Yuan Lin, Ying-Hao Chu
MEP-P50: Influence of diffusion processes on performance of upgraded metallurgical grade silicon solar cells 339
DINH Cong Truong, DANG Mau Chien, NGUYEN Tran Thuat and NGUYEN Hong Quang
MEP-P51: Investigation of optical properties of LiLaP4O12 nanocrystals doped with Dy3+ for application in white 340
light generation
Lukasz Marciniak, Wieslaw Strek, Dariusz Hreniak, Aneta Wiatrowska, Eugeniusz Zych
 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN LIFE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

NLE-P1: Preparation of N, Fe, C doped TiO2 catalysts and the catalyst supported on activated carbon for 341
degradation of pesticides under visible light
Vu Thi Kim Thanh, Nguyen Thi Thien Kieu, Nguyen Minh Phuong, Nguyen Quang Trung, Chu Ngoc Chau,
Nguyen Manh Ha, Dao Ngoc Nhiem
NLE-P2: Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity of N-doped ZnO-SBA-15 342
Huynh Thi Ngoc Ni, Tran Minh, Tran Thi Thu Phuong, Truong Quy Tung, Vo Vien
NLE-P3: Carbon supported nano-sized electrocatalysts for low temperature fuel cell: a design 343
Tran Van Man, Le My Loan Phung, Ha The An, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa
NLE-P4: Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity. of Undoped and Transition Metal-Doped TiO2 Nanowires 344
Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa, Luu Tien Hung, Nguyen Thi Minh
NLE-P5: Low temperature synthesize of TiO2 nanocrystals 345
Ly Ngoc Tai, Dao Thi Hoa, Pham Thi Thanh, Tran Thanh Thuy, Duong Thi Giang, Do Hung Manh, Vu Dinh
Lam, Nguyen Van Chien and Le Van Hong
NLE-P6: Investigation of DNA sequences immobilization on ZnO nanowires for biosensor application 345
Ta Thi Nhat Anh, Le Thi Tam, Nguyen Duc Trung Kien, Phuong Dinh Tam
NLE-P7: Electrosynthesis of polyaniline – mutilwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposite films in the presence of 346
sodium dodecyl sulfate for glucose biosensing
Trinh Ngoc Thang, Le Trong Huyen, Nguyen Le Huy, Nguyen Hai Binh, Nguyen Van Anh, Tran Dai Lam
NLE-P8: Modification water-solube chitosan coating Fe3O4 for waste-water treatment applications 346
Doan Thi Kim Dung, Le Khanh Vinh, Le Hong Phuc
NLE-P9: Preparation and Release control of Curcumin loaded magnetic conjugate of Fe3O4 nanoparticles 347
encapsulated by alginate.
Thi Thu Trang Mai, Phuong Thu Ha, Thi Lan Ngo, Hong Nam Pham, Phuc Xuan Nguyen
NLE-P10: Synthesis and Microstructure of ZnO Nanoparticles and Their Photocatalytic Activity 347
Nguyen Xuan Dung and Luu Tien Hung
NLE-P11: Fabrication and simulation of polymeric membrane-less microfluidic fuel cell 348
N.T. Long, L.H. Minh and H.A. Tam
NLE-P12: Adsorption of Pb(II) and Cd(II) ion onto nanostructured composite based on peanut shell and polyaniline 348
Phan Thi Binh, Pham Thi Tot, Mai Thi Xuan, Bui Minh Quy
NLE-P13: Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured composite based on rice husk and polyaniline 349
Phan Thi Binh, Pham Thi Tot, Mai Thi Xuan, Bui Minh Quy, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy
NLE-P14: Comparative study of various nano-magnetic fluids for plating wastewater treatment. 349
Le hong Phuc, Nguyen quan Hien, Le khanh Vinh, Doan thi Kim Dung, le thi lien Chi, Tran Hoang Hai
NLE-P15: Application of HA/TiO2 suspension solution for decomposing bacteria and fungi in hospital 350
Nguyen Thị Hue, Ma Thi Anh Thu, Nguyen Thi Ha Giang
NLE-P16: High activity photocatalyst for water purification 350
Balihin I.L, Berestenko V.I, Domashnev I.A, Kabachkov E.N, Kurkin E.N. Troitzky V.N., Chau Nguyen Hoai and
Ngo Quoc Buu
NLE-P17: Effect of V doped on the activity photocatalytic of TiO2 thin film prepared by sol-gel dip coating. 351
study photocatalytic properties of thin films TiO2 for decomposing methylene blue
Tuyet Mai Nguyen Thi, Hong Phuong Nguyen Thi, Xuan Anh Trinh, Van Xa Nguyen, Lan Huong Phung, Tat
Bang Do, Thai Duc Vu, Dang Chinh Huynh
NLE-P18: Preparation of curcumin-loaded pluronic F127/chitosan nanoparticles for cancer therapy 351
Minh Phuc Thi Le, Van Phuc Pham, Minh Lua Thi Dang, Huyen Thi La, Thi Hanh Le, Quang Huan Le
NLE-P19: Interaction of nanosilver particles with human lymphocite cells 352
E. V. Jornic, L. A. Baranova, E. S. Drozd, M. S. Sudak, S.A. Chizhik, N. Q. Buu, N. H. Chau, H. T. Ha, D. T. Hien
NLE-P20: Synthesis and characterizations of photocatalytic material SBA-15-TiO2 352
Nguyen Phi Hung, Bui Thi Mai Lam, Mai Thi Tuong Vy and Nguyen Van Nghia
NLE-P21: A study on distribution of red blood cells using microsized permenant magnets 353
L.V. Cuong, N.T.K. Linh, N.T. Hien, B.N.Q. Trinh, L.T. Hien and P.D. Thang
NLE-P22: Brookite Nanourchins and Anatase Nanoparticles in Photocatalytic Performance 353
Min-Han Yang, Yu-Lin Lin, Hsin-Tien Chiu and Chi-Young Lee

NLE-P23: Nanostructured PbO2-PANi composite materials for electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol 354
Thuy T.T.Mai, Binh T. Phan, Tot T. Pham, Hieu Vu Huu
NLE-P24: Synthesis and evaluation on Cisplatin Loading Inhibiting Cancer Cell Release of Nano 354
Polyamidoamine Dendrimer-Cisplatin Complex
Ngoc Quyen Tran, Ngoc Yen Nguyen, Bich Tram Nguyen Thi, Cuu Khoa Nguyen
NLE-P25: One step hydrothermal synthesis of TiO2/SnO2 nanocomposite with enhanced photocatalytic activity 355
Hsin-Yu Chen, Min-Han Yang, Hsin Tien Chiu, Chi Young Lee
NLE-P26: Catalytic activities at low temperature nanostructures of cobanite and manganite modified perovskite 355
Thi Minh Nguyet Tran, Thi Hoang Yen Quach, Que Chi Tran, Quoc Trung Nguyen, Thi Toan Nguyen, Van Qui
Nguyen, Tien Hung Luu
NLE-P27: Preparation of Thermosensitive Micelles Composed of PLLA-g-P(NIPAM-co-HEMA) Grafted 356
Copolymer for Drug Delivery Systems
Tran Minh Quynh, Tran Dai Lam, Toshiaki Dobashi

NLE-P28: Reactive-face-exposed Nanocrystalline TiO2 Anatase Hollow Microspheres Synthesized by Self 357
Sacrificing-Template Method and Its Photocatalytic Properties
Min-Chiao Tsai, Ya-Chen Chang, Jeng-Yi Lee, Yuan-Wei Chang, Po-Chi Chen, Min-Han Yang, I-Nan Lin, Ray-
Kuang Lee, Hsin-Tien Chiu, Chi-Young Lee
NLE-P29: Synthesis of star-shaped nanopolymer via ATRP for biomedical application 357
Thi Phuong Nguyen, Ngoc Quyen Tran, Huu Nghị Tran, Cuu Khoa Nguyen
NLE-P30: Syntheses, Structure Characterizations of Ti-related Materials in Formic Acid and their photocatalytic ability 358
Po-Chin Chen, Min-Chiao Tsai, Min-Han Yang, Hsin-Tien Chiu and Chi-Young Lee
NLE-P31: Activity of novel non-TiO2 based photocatalysts in the methylene blue degradation under visible light 359
Tuan A.Vu, Canh D.Dao, Thuy T.T.Hoang, Thao.X.La, Phuong T.Dang, Hoa T.K.Tran, Kien T.Nguyen and
Giang H.Le
NLE-P32: Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using zinc oxide nanorods 359
Panida Muangkasem, Supamas Danwittayakul, Mayuree Jaisai, and Thammarat Koottatep

NLE-P33: The fabrication and studies wheastone bridge sensor based on magnetoresistive effects for digital 360
compass application and Biochip
Bui Dinh Tu, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Dong Quoc Viet, Tran Mau Danh, Nguyen Huu Duc

SOFT MATTER AND POLYMER SCIENCE

SMPS-P1: Chacracterisation of Vietnamese montmorillonite modified by new non ionic surfactant monoglyceride 361
Chi Nhan Ha Thuc, Dang Mao Nguyen, Mai Anh Tran, Thanh Tam Mai, Huy Ha Thuc
SMPS-P2: Elaboration of Polyethylene Nanocomposite From Vietnamese Clay Modified By Monoglyceride Surfactant 362
Mai Anh Tran, Chi Nhan Ha Thuc, Dang Mao Nguyen, Thanh Tam Mai, Huy Ha Thuc
SMPS-P3: Elaboration of Polyurethane Nanocomposite From Vietnamese Clay Modified By Monoglyceride Surfactant 362
Chi Nhan Ha Thuc, Dang Mao Nguyen, Mai Anh Tran, Thanh Tam Mai, Huy Ha Thuc

SMPS-P4: Elaboration of nanocomposite based on polypropylene and clay modified by pentaerythritol derivatives 363
Lam Minh Thu, Mai Thanh Tam, Ha Thuc Chi Nhan, Ha Thuc Huy
SMPS-P5: The effect of nanoclay on mechanical properties of cultural marble 364
Phung Hai Thien An, Dang Tan Tai
SMPS-P6: Fabrication of carbon nanostructures from polymeric precursor by using an anodic aluminum oxide 365
(AAO) nanotemplate
Hoang X. T., Che D. B., Nguyen D. T., Nguyen H. N.,
SMPS-P7: Monitoring dispersion of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) in rubber matrix using on-and 366
offline electrical conductivity
Hoang X. T., Le H. H.
SMPS-P8: Synthesis of metal – organic framework material from complex of zinc and tryptophan for 367
applications to additional trace element and animal nutrition
Huynh Dang Chinh, Pham Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Thị Thuy Nga
SMPS-P9: Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of three zeolitic imidazolate framework isomorphs 367
Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhung, Pham Anh Minh, Nguyen Thai Hoang

SMPS-P10: Solvothermal synthesis and characterization of a flexible [Zn3(bmotmb)2(bpy)0.5].xDMF framework 368

Tu Ngoc Thach, Gandara Félipé, Phan Thi Phuong Anh, Nguyen Thi Le Anh, Phan Thanh Son Nam
SMPS-P11: Synthesis and characterization of nano-structured luminescent lanthanide metal-organic complexes 369
for photonics and biomedicine
Hoang Thi Khuyen, Le Minh Nghia, Bui Thi Hoa, Tran Thu Huong, Tran Kim Anh, Do Khanh Tung, Nguyen
Thanh Binh, Le Quoc Minh
SMPS-P12: Preparation and properties characterization of electromagnetic-wave absorbent polymer 370
nanocomposite based on polypyrrole and nanoclay
Ngo Cao Long, Le Van Thu, Vu Dinh Khiem, Ngo Trinh Tung, Nguyen Duc Nghia, Tran Son Hai
SMPS-P13: Effect of the ethylene vinyl acetate grafted acrylic acid (EVAg) on tensile property, thermal 371
stability, morphology and weatherability of EVA/silica nanocomposites
Thai Hoang, Nguyen Thuy Chinh, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang
SMPS-P14: Synthesis and sulfonic acid functionalization of silica for nafion based composite membrane in fuel cell 372
Tran Thanh Nhan, Pham Thi Van Anh, Le My Loan Phung, Thai Nguyen Thuy Duong, Nguyen Thi Phuong
Thoa, Tran Van Man
SMPS-P15: Flame retardantcy behavior of ammonium alkyliminodimethyl-diphosphonates on polyethylene- 373
wood flour composite
Truong The Hong, Nguyen Cong Tranh

SMPS-P16: Study on Properties of Nickel/Fly ash Composite Plating 374

Nguyen Viet Hue, Ngo Thi Anh Tuyet, Pham Hong Hanh, Nguyen Ngoc Phong
SMPS-P17: Optimization of Nanocomposite TiO2/HydroxylApatite for the Photocatalytic paint 375
Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Le Thi Thu Huong, Hoang Chu Hieu, Tran Thi Duc, Nguyen Trong Tinh
SMPS-P18: Preparation of Porous Copolymer Acid Catalysts for Transesterification of Vegetable Oils 375
Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Dao Pham Duy Quang, Do Huu Bao Phuong, Nguyen Hoang Duy, Nguyen Phuong
Tung
SMPS-P19: Molybdate doped polypyrrole: Preparation, properties and application 376
Ha Manh Hung, Le Minh Duc, Tran Vinh Dieu, Vu Quoc Trung

SMPS-P20: Two-step syntheses of hybrid nano-magnetic particles enveloping in copolymers specified for scale 376
inhibition application
Bao Phuong Huu Do, Ba Dung Nguyen, Hoang-Duy Nguyen, Phuong-Tung Nguyen
SMPS-P21: Rare Earth Functionalised Silicones Polymer Hybrids 377
Thanh H. Tran, Marina Lezhnina, Ulrich Kynast
SMPS-P22: Extraction and characterization of exopolysaccharides from azotobacter chrooccum at19 378
Bui Dinh Long, Nguyen Lan Huong, Nguyen Tien Thanh, Trinh Xuan Anh, Ta Phuong Hoa
SMPS-P23: Investigation of factors influence on the synthesis process of hydroxyapatite by chemical 379
precipitation method
Pham Thu Thu Trang, Nguyen Thu Phuong, Pham Thi Nam, Tran Dai Lam, Thai Hoang, Vu Thi Phuong, Dinh
Thi Mai Thanh
SMPS-P24: Synthesis of MOF-199 and application to CO2 adsorption 379
Nguyen Thi Thuy Van, Luu Cam Loc, Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi, Hoang Tien Cuong, Nguyen Tri, Nguyen Phuc
Hoang Duy, Pham Thi Thuy Phuong
SMPS-P25: Structural analysis of an unfractionated fucoidan from brown seaweed Turbinaria Ornata by tandem 380
ESI-MS
Thanh Thi Thu Thuy, Tran Thi Thanh Van, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, Dang Vu Luong, Nguyen Tien Tai
SMPS-P26 Production of asymmetric cellulose acetate microfiltration membranes from sugarcane bagasse cellulose 381
Le Thi Bao Tran, Nguyen Thi Kien
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ALL OXIDE HETERO-NANOSTRUCTURES FOR SOLAR HYDROGEN

GENERATION

Lionel Vayssieres
International Research Center for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power
Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 People’s Republic of China

ABSTRACT

Series of novel materials have been fabricated for solar hydrogen generation1, photovoltaics,
sensors, and surface controlled nanoparticles and quantum dots utilizing low­cost and large scale
materials chemistry such as aqueous chemical growth to fabricate structures and devices (figure1)
based on quantum­confined metal oxide (hetero)­nanostructures2. We have synthesized and
characterized the electronic structure and basic structural, optical, and photoelectrochemical
properties of novel visible light active iron oxide­based semiconductors consisting of vertically
oriented quantum rod arrays. Doped and/or quantum dot sensitized bundle of iron oxide quantum
rods which by intermediate band effects enable a full visible absorption profile while still being
stable against photo­corrosion for efficient and low cost solar hydrogen generation by direct water
splitting at neutral pH allowing therefore the use of the largest free natural resource on Earth, that
is seawater, as unique electrolyte3. The effect of quantum dot size on the chemical properties of
materials and, in particular, on the surface chemistry of hydrated metal oxides has scarcely been
reported. We have investigated the size effect of quantum dots of ­Fe2O3 on their aqueous surface
chemistry. Indeed, the effect of size on the surface chemistry of metal oxides was demonstrated by
the reversal of the surface acidity from acidic to neutral to basic by changing the size from 12 to
7.5 to 3.5 nm, respectively4. Additional studies include the synthesis of large quantities of pure
TiO2 anatase quantum dots without the use of surfactant. Thermodynamically and kinetically
stable aqueous suspensions have been obtained at various concentration of Ti from which powders
have been extracted by ultracentrifugation. In depth analysis of the size dependence over two
orders of magnitude (i.e. 2­200 nm in diameter) electronic structure performed at synchrotron
radiation reveals a direct effect of the nanoparticle size on the orbital character of TiO2 anatase
quantum dots5 with important inference for enhanced electrical properties of large bandgap
semiconductors. An experimental observation of spontaneous electron enrichment of metal d
orbitals in a new transition metal oxide heteronanostructure (figure 2) with nanoscale
dimensionality has also been recorded. Such a study has direct implications for the understanding
of electron gradient formation at the interface of heteronanostructures6. Finally, we also recently
studied experimentally by XAS the interfacial electronic structure of various TCO related
interfaces7 as well as the origin of losses in α­Fe2O3 electrodes and the cause of the widely
reported order­of­magnitude photoanodic current increase upon short high temperature
annealing8.

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Fig.1. Scheme of a hetero-nanostructured visible light Fig.2. TEM of a representative Ti-O-Fe2O3

active photoelectrochemical systems for water splitting hetero-nanostructure: (a) tip of a complete structure and
applications. The anode consists of a quantum-rod (b) magnified view of the core-shell interface
based large bandgap semiconductor coated with highlighting the faceted structure of the Ti-O
another photoactive semiconductor. nanocrystalline layer, with lattice fringes in alpha-Fe2O3
single crystals evident.

References:
1. Y. Tachibana, L. Vayssieres, J. R. Durrant, Nature Photon. 6, 511 (2012)
2. C.X. Kronawitter et al, Energy Environ. Sci. 4, 3889 (2011)
3. L.Vayssieres, “Quantum confined visible­light active metal oxide nanostructures for direct
solar­to­hydrogen generation” in On Solar Hydrogen & Nanotechnology, L.Vayssieres editor (Wiley,
2010), Chapter 17, pp. 523­558
4. L.Vayssieres, J. Phys. Chem. C 113, 4733 (2009)
5. L.Vayssieres, C. Persson, J. Guo, Appl. Phys. Lett. 99, 183101 (2011)
6. C.X. Kronawitter et al, Nano Lett. 11, 3855 (2011)
7. C.X. Kronawitter et al, Phys. Rev. B 85, 125109 (2012)
8. L. Vayssieres et al, submitted (2012)

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GATE-TUNABLE BAND-GAP IN BILAYER GRAPHENE

K.Tsukagoshi1, H.Miyazaki1, S.-L.Li2, A.A.Ferreira1, S.Nakaharai3

1
WPI­MANA, NIMS, Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305­0047, Japan;
Email: [email protected]
2
ICYS­MANA, NIMS, Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305­0047, Japan
3
GNC, AIST, Onogawa, Tsukuba, 305­8569, Japan

ABSTRACT

We present a review of our experiments on graphene transistors in its potential use as

atomic film switching devices.
We found that large transport energy gaps (>100 meV) can be fulfilled in dualgated bilayer
graphene underneath a simple alumina passivation top gate stack, which directly contacts the
graphene channels without an inserted buffer layer. With the presence of energy gaps, the
electrical properties of the graphene transistors are significantly enhanced, as manifested by
enhanced on/off current ratio, subthreshold slope, and current saturation. For the first time,
complementary­like semiconducting logic graphene inverters are demonstrated that show a large
improvement over their metallic counterparts.
We also demonstrated a tunneling and rectification behavior in bilayer graphene with
bandgap (Fig.1). A stepped dielectric top gate creates a spatially modulated electric field, which
opened the band gap in the graphene and produced an insulating region at the p–n interface.
Furthermore, series of tunneling junctions enabled unipolar graphene transistors.
This result may open the way for logic applications of gap­engineered graphene.

Fig.1. Optical-microscope image of gate-tunable bilayer graphene transistor.

References:
1. H.Miyazaki, K.Tsukagoshi, A.Kanda, M.Otani, S.Okada, Nano Letters 10, 3888 (2010)
2. S.­L.Li, H.Miyazaki, A.Kumatani, A.Kanda, K.Tsukagoshi, Nano Letters 10 (7) 2357­2362 (2010).
3. H.Miyazaki, S.­L.Li, H.Hiura, K.Tsukagoshi, A.Kanda, Journal of Physical Society of Japan 81,
014708 (2012).
4. H.Miyazaki, S.­L. Li, S.Nakaharai, K. Tsukagoshi, Applied Physics Letters, in press (2012).

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ADVANCES IN III-NITRIDE QUANTUM DOTS FOR NANOPHOTONICS

APPLICATION

Yasuhiko Arakawa
Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics, The University of Tokyo
Institute of Industrial Science,, The University of Tokyo
Email: [email protected]­tokyo.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Following Esaki's pioneering work on super­lattices, the concept of quantum dots was
proposed by Arakawa et al. in 1982 for application to semiconductor lasers. The
three­dimensional confinement of electrons in quantum dots brings up unique features of these
artificial atoms, such as discrete energy states and quantum correlation. Hence, the quantum dot is
one of the most important nanostructures for nanophotonics and nanoelectronics. Remarkable
progress in the self­assembled growth technology of quantum dots has enabled the realization of
quantum dot lasers, single­photon emitters and other quantum information devices.
In 2001, we reported successful growth of high­quality GaN quantum dots by MOVPE. A
large binding energy of biexcitons in the GaN quantum dots enabled the high­temperature
operation of single­photon emitters, up to 200K. The fine structure splitting (FSS) and a strong
interaction with phonons in a single GaN quantum dot were also observed. Recently, the growth
of high­quality GaN quantum dots embedded in GaN/AlGaN nanowires has also been
demonstrated.
In this presentation, we discuss the recent advances in MOVPE growth of self­assembled
quantum dots, mainly focusing on those of the III­nitride semiconductor system. We emphasize
optical properties of the GaN quantum dots, including the largest biexciton binding energy, PLE
measurement of single quantum dots, and coherent control via Rabi­oscillation. The progress in
single photon emitters from a single GaN quantum dot embedded in nanowires is also overviewed.

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SILICA-BASED NANOSENSORS FABRICATED COMBINING TOP-DOWN AND

BOTTOM-UP PROCESSES THROUGH THE USE OF AN INK-JET PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY

F. Rossignol1, O. De Los Cobos1, M. Lejeune1, M. Colas1, F. Lalloué2, C. Carrion3, C. Boissière4, C.

Sanchez4, X. Cattoën5, M. Wong Chi Man5 and J-O. Durand5
1
SPCTS, European Ceramic Centre, France; Email: [email protected]
2
HCP, Faculty of medicine of Limoges, France
3
CIM, Faculty of medicine of Limoges, France
4
LCMCP, Pierre and Marie Curie Paris VI University, France
5
Charles Gerhardt Montpellier Institute, France.

ABSTRACT

We show here how it is possible to combine Ink­jet printing (IJP), Evaporation Induced
Self­Assembly (EISA) and click chemistry to produce biosensor nanodevices.
In this aim, functionalized mesoporous silica microdots arrays are fabricated by IJP using a
two­step procedure. A (3­azidopropyl)triethoxysilane precursor is incorporated into a silica sol to
be co­condensed with tetraethyl orthosilicate during EISA. Then, the azido­propyl groups allow
performing a copper­catalyzed azide­alkyne cycloaddition, known as click reaction, to covalently
bind alkyne­biomolecules within the microdots for molecular recognition of targeted analytes. The
demonstration is carried out using interactions with nucleosides monitored by fluorescence
microscopy. These studies demonstrate that ink­jet printing is an excellent technique to fabricate
highly sensitive and selective biosensors thanks to the combination with EISA and click chemistry.
Thus, the use of multi­printheads for multi­detection sensors is a promising prospect for
proteomics approaches. Furthermore, the success of this device for in vitro diagnosis paves the
way for an in vivo diagnosis.

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THE ATOMIC SWITCH: PRESENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

Masakazu Aono
WPI Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA),
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan.
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

More than ten years ago, some of the present authors (Aono, Hasegawa and Terabe) and co­workers
developed the atomic switch. The atomic switch is generally known as such nanoscale switching devices
that make ON/OFF switching by the growth and shrinkage of a conduction path composed of metal atoms
(in contrast with other nanoscale switching devices collectively called the resistive switch in which a
conduction path is formed by anion [e.g. oxygen ion] vacancies, etc.). Actually, the atomic switch has more
interesting functionalities depending on its structure and constituent materials (see Fig. 1). In this paper,
after reviewing the general characteristics of the atomic switch briefly, we would like to concentrate on the
discussion of the synaptic characteristics of the atomic switch.

Fig. 1. Various types of the atomic switch, which have different structures and constituent materials.

References:
1. K. Terabe et al., Riken Review No. 37 (July, 2001) 7.
2. K. Terabe et al., Nature 433 (2005) 47.
3. T. Hasegawa et al., to be published.
4. T. Hino et al., Small 6 (2010) 1745.
5. A. Nayak et al., J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 1 (2010) 604.
6. A. Nayak et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 98 (2011) 233501.

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7. I. Valov et al., Nature Mater., in press.

8. T. Sakamoto et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 82 (2003) 3032.
9. S. Kaeriyama et al., IEEE J. Solid-State Circuits 40 (2005) 168.
10. N. Banno et al., IEICE Trans. Electron. E89­C (2006) 1492.
11. N. Banno et al., IEEE Trans. Electron Devices 55 (2008) 3283.
12. S. Wu et al., Adv. Funct. Mater. 21 (2011) 93.
13. T. Sakamoto et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 91 (2007) 092110.
14. N. Banno et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 97 (2010) 113507.
15. M. Tada et al., IEEE Trans. Electron Devices 57 (2010) 1987.
16. Y. Tsuji et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 96 (2010) 023504.
17. N. Banno et al., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 50 (2011) 074201.
18. T. Tsuruoka et al., Nanotechnology 21 (2010) 425205.
19. T. Tsuruoka et al., Nanotechnology 22 (2011) 379502.
20. T. Tsuruoka et al., Adv. Funct. Mater. 22 (2012) 70.
21. A. Nayak et al., Nanotechnology 22 (2011) 235201.
22. T. Sakamoto et al., IEDM Technical Digest (2005) 475.
23. T. Sakamoto et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 96 (2010) 252104.
24. T. Hasegawa et al., Appl. Phys. Express 4 (2011) 015204.
25. H. Kawaura et al., Electronics and Communications in Japan 94 (2011) 55.
26. T. Hasegawa et al., Adv. Mater. 22 (2010) 1831.
27. T. Hasegawa et al., Appl. Phys. A 102 (2011) 811.
28. T. Ohno et al., Nature Mater. 10 (2011) 591.
29. T. Ohno et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 99 (2011) 203108.
30. A. Nayak et al., submitted.
31. R. Yang et al., submitted.
32. A. Stieg et al., Adv. Mater. 24 (2012) 286.
33. R. Waser, M. Aono, Nature Mater. 6 (2007) 833.
34. T. Hasegawa et al., MRS Bulletin 34 (2009) 929.
35. M. Aono, T. Hasegawa, Proc. IEEE 12 (2010) 2228.
36. T. Hino et al., Sci. Technol. Adv. Mater. 12 (2011) 013003.
37. T. Hasegawa et al., Adv. Mater. 24 (2012) 252.

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SEMICONDUCTOR NANOWIRES: INTEREST, ELABORATION AND

APPLICATIONS

Jean-Christophe Harmand
CNRS ­ Laboratoire de Photonique et de Nanostructures, 91460 Marcoussis, France
Email: jean­[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nanowires (NWs) are defined as structures that have an unconstrained longitudinal size and
a lateral size restricted to tens of nm or less. As such, they are often referred to as one­dimensional
(1D) materials. Their fabrication in semiconductors has been widely investigated since the2000’s.
In particular, NW formation by catalyst­assisted crystal growth offers a great flexibility to
fabricate original structures by combining axial and radial growth sequentially. Core­shell or more
complex heterostructures are obtained quite easily.
A key advantage of these nano­objects is the efficient strain relaxation at the NW free
surfaces. This enables to obtain an excellent crystalline quality of the NWs independently of the
substrate on which they are grown, or to realize defect­free heterostructures of highly mismatched
materials. Another important feature is their high surface to volume ratio: the properties of single
NWs are often dominated by surface effects. This can be beneficial (to fabricate sensors for
instance) or detrimental (surface recombination of carriers), depending on the situation.
Considering NW ensembles, interesting optical properties (effective refractive index, photonic
crystal effects) can be tailored by adjusting the NW morphology, the NW density or by growing
organized arrays.
These NW characteristics have inspired a lot of ideas. On the one hand, single NWs are ideal
candidates for fundamental studies on the physics of low dimensional systems[1]. On the other
hand, several potential applications are proposed (photovoltaïcs[2], solid state lighting[3] or
Si­integrated photonics) where NWs could lead to devices with competitive performances.
Nevertheless, in most cases, clear experimental evidence of the benefit in using NW is still to be
established. Progresses can be expected by improving NW growth, their doping, the passivation of
their surface, etc...
In my presentation, I will illustrate these different aspects: I will describe in more details the
interest of semiconductor nanowires, I will give some examples of complex heterostructures which
can be elaborated and I will review some possible applications which are actively investigated
today.

References:
1. The recent announcement of the observation of Majorana fermions in hybrid
superconductor­semiconductor nanowire devices is one example; V. Mourik et al. , Science 336, 1003
(2012).
2. D. Kelzenberg et al, Nature Mat. 9, 239 (2010)
3. K. Kishino et al., Appl. Phys. Express 5, 031001 (2012)

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ELECTRONIC TRANSPORT AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF NANOSCALE

GRAPHENE

Katsunori Wakabayashi
WPI Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI­MANA), National Institute for Materials Science
(NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The electronic states of graphene near the Fermi energy are well described by massless Dirac
Fermion [1]. The presence of edges, however, makes strong implications for the spectrum of the
electrons [2][3]. In graphene nanoribbons with zigzag edges, localized states appear at the edge
with energies close to the Fermi level. In contrast, edge states are absent for ribbons with armchair
edges. Recently several reports appear on the synthesis of graphene nanoribbons using lithography
techniques [3], chemical techniques [5].
In my talk, we focus on edge and nanoscale effect on the electronic properties of graphene
nanoribbons. The electronic states of graphene nanoribbons strongly depend on the edge
orientation. (A) In zigzag nanoribbons, for nonmagnetic long­ranged disorder, a single perfectly
conducting channel emerges associated with a chiral mode due to the edge state, i.e., the absence
of the localization in this class [6][7][8]. (B) We show the electronic transport properties of
graphene nanojunctions crucially depend on the peripheral lattice structures [9]. The condition for
electron confinement is discussed. We also show that the magnetic response of conductance peaks
in the graphene nanojunctions depends on the configuration of nanojunctions. (C) Finally, we will
discuss the effect of edge chemical modification on magnetic properties of nanographene
systems[10]. Also, we discuss the hole doping effect on the spin­polarized states appearing along
the graphene zigzag edges [11].

References:
1. K. S. Novoselov, A. K. Geim, S. V. Morozov, et.al., Nature, 438,197 (2005)
2. M. Fujita, K. Wakabayashi, et.al, J. Phys. Soc. Jpn. 65,1920 (1996).
3. K. Wakabayashi, et.al., Sci. Technol. Adv. Mat. 11, 054504 (2010); Solid Stat. Comm. 152, 1420
(2012).
4. M. Y. Han, B. Oezyilmaz, Y. Zhang, and P. Kim, Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 206805 (2007).
5. J. Cai, P. Ruffieux, R. Jaafar, M. Bieri, et.al., Nature 466, 470 (2010)
6. K. Wakabayashi, et.al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 99, 036601 (2007)
7. K. Wakabayashi, et.al., CARBON 47, 124 (2009).
8. K. Wakabayashi, New J. Phys. 11, 095016 (2009).
9. M. Yamamoto and K. Wakabayashi, Nanoscale, 4, 1138 (2012).
10. K. Wakabayashi, et.al., J. Phys. Soc. Jpn. 79, 034706(2010).
11. S. Dutta, and K. Wakabayashi, Sci. Rep. 2, 519 (2012).

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HYPERTHEMIA USING NANO DIAMOND-STAR SHAPE Au/Ag

Ru-Shi Liu1,3, Liang-Chien Cheng1, Hao Ming Chen,1,2 Tsung-Ching Lai3,4, Michael Hsiao3,4,
Chung-Hsuan Chen3, Li-Jane Her5, Din Ping Tsai2, James C. Sung6 and Shu-Fen Hu7
1
Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan; Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
3
Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
4
Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, National Yang­Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
5
Innovation Center, Taiwan Hopax Chems. Mfg. Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung 831, Taiwan
6
RiteDia Co., Hsinchu 303, Taiwan
7
Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan

ABSTRACT

In this investigation, we demonstrate a simple synthesis route to fabricate muti­functional

nanodiamond­star shape Au/Ag. Fluorescent nanodiamond was established by surface paasivation
and urchin­liked Au nanoparticles can be obtained through one­pot synthesis, and combined via
further thiolation of nanodiamond. The morphology of nanodiamond­star shape Au/Ag
nanoparticles was identified by high­resolution transmission electron microscopic, and recognized
through the diffraction patterns. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy clearly monitored the
evolution of the nanoparticles surface functionalization. High photo stability fluorescence of the
materials was examined by high power laser irradiation and long­time storage at room temperature.
Furthermore, to develop the bio­recognition of nanodiamond­star shape Au/Ag, the pre­modified
transfferin was utilized to conjugate with the materials, and the validation of specificity and
activity was confirmed in vitro using J5 cancer cell. Ultimately, this muti­functional material exist
huge potential for application in simple synthesis, non­cytotoxic, long­term tracing and high
photothermal therapy for effective treatment of cancer.

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DEVELOPMENT OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THAILAND

AND THE R&D ACTIVITIES AT THE NATIONAL NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTER
(NANOTEC)

Sirirurg Songsivilai
Executive Director, National Nanotechnology Center
National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand

ABSTRACT

Nanotechnology as an important emerging technology has been formally recognized in

Thailand, with the formation of the National Nanotechnology Policy Committee set­up by the
cabinet and chaired by the Prime Minister. The Committee endorsed the National Nanotechnology
Strategic Plan with 3 main objectives. The National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) was
established under umbrella of the National Science and Technology Development Agency
(NSTDA) to establish, support and promote the development and application of national
nanotechnology strategic programs through research innovations, technology transfer, human
resource and infrastructure development. The Center coordinates the activities by partnering with
universities and industry, through the formation of network of centers of excellence in leading
Thailand universities, and funding supports to university researchers and industrial partners.
NANOTEC also houses an in­house Central R&D Laboratory. The R&D activities essentially
belong to 3 main technology platforms: Nano­coating, Nano­encapsulation, and Functional
Nanostructure. In the Nano­coating platform, the current focuses are on binder and photocatalytic
technologies, especially in textile and agriculture applications. In the Nano­encapsulation platform,
the research activities focus on the encapsulation and targeting of active ingredients for drug
delivery, food and cosmeceutical applications in order to respond to industrial needs for better and
more effective methods to deliver drugs into bodies, make food taste better, and slowly deliver
active ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. The Functional Nanostructure platform focuses
mainly on the synthesis of organic and inorganic materials as well as the fabrication of
nanostructured thin films for nano­device applications such as solar cells and a variety of sensors,
e.g. e­nose and other gas sensors. NANOTEC also cultivates researchers who specialize in
computational nanoscience and safety of nanomaterials and nanotechnology.
Currently, NANOTEC has 157 staff members of which over 103 (67%) are researchers
working in 9 central laboratories and 4 Cross­cutting services. The laboratories consist of Nano
Delivery System Laboratory, Nano Cosmeceuticals Laboratory, Nano Molecular Target Discovery
Laboratory, Hybrid Nanostructure and Nanocomposites Laboratory, Nano Molecular Sensor
Laboratory, Organic Nanomaterial Laboratory, Nano Energy and Catalysis Laboratory, and the 4
cross­cutting service labs consist of Nanoscale Simulation Laboratory, NanoSafety and Risk
Management Laboratory, Testing and Service Laboratory, Engineering Manufacturing
Laboratory, and Nano Textile Functional Laboratory.
In its early phase, a high percentage of the nanotechnology research is focused on industrial
applications in the industrial sectors that Thailand is strong. In the current phase, NANOTEC’s
research operation is based on the Technology Roadmap involving 8 R&D themes. Areas covered
also include nanotechnology applications in energy and environment, medicine and health and
high­end industrial sectors.
Thailand strives to be a key international player in nanotechnology research. NANOTEC
realises this ambition and is giving importance to global visibility and international collaboration in
order to achieve this goal.

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ABNORMAL PHOTOLUMINESCENCE OF TiO2 NANOPARTICLES AND NANOTUBE

ARRAYS

Ly Ngoc Tai, Dao Thi Hoa, Vu Dinh Lam and Le Van Hong
Institute of Materials Science, VAST 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Email: [email protected],ac,vn

ABSTRACT

In this report we present some new photoluminescence results of TiO2 nanocrystal particles
and nanotube arrays. Photoluminescence spectra were recorded for TiO2 nanocrystal particles and
nanotube arrays that were synthesized by a wet chemical route and the electrochemical
anodization, respectively. It was found that TiO2 nanocrystals with small size of 5­8 nm did not
emit the luminescence light when excited by a laser beam of 325 nm, but on the contrary they
emitted when excited by laser beam of 442 nm. In principle the TiO2 nanotube arrays exhibit a
similar emission behavior. A little diference between nanoparticles and nanotube arrays in
photoluminescence spectra is that the nanotube arrays weakly emitted when excited by a laser
beam of 325 nm and more strongly emitted when excited by a laser beam of 442 nm. The obtained
results have been explained by a two­step exciting model and supposed to be related with the size
of nanocrystals. The obtained luminescence result is an experimental evidence to suggest that the
TiO2 nanoparticles and nanotube arrays are applicable for photocatalysis.
Keywords: TiO2 nanocrystals, TiO2 nanotube arrays, Absorption, Luminescence.

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(CODE: NMD2-I3)

MAGNETORESISTANCE OF SINGLE MOLECULAR JUNCTION

Ryo Yamada, Noguchi Motoki and Hirokazu Tada

Division of Materials Physics, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Charge transport mechanisms through electrode/single­molecule/electrode junctions

(molecular junctions) have attracted much attention. Recent progress in experimental techniques
enable researchers to measure charge transport characteristics of the molecular junctions. In
addition to the understanding of the charge transport mechanisms and realization of active
functions such as diode and transistors [1], spin dependent transport characteristics is of particular
interest.
Whereas theoretical studies have predicted interesting features such as large
magnetoresistance (MR) and spin filters [2], experimental studies are still in primitive stage [3,4].
In this study, we investigated MR of single molecular junctions using ferromagnetic electrodes by
a mechanically controllable break junction (MCBJ) method.

Fig.1. MCBJ setup. Fig.2. MR of the vacuum tunnel and BDT junctions.
Figure 1 shows a schematic of the experimental setup used in the present study. A small
contact of Ni electrodes was preared on a thin bending plate. A droplet of mesitylene containing 1
mM benzenedithiol (BDT) was placed on the Ni electrodes to modify the electrodes with
molecules. The Ni contact was broken and spacing between Ni electrodes was controlled by
bending the substrate using a pushing rod placed underneath the substrate. The electrical current
was measured during the breaking of the electrodes to confirm the formation of molecular
junctions. MR of the molecular junctions was measured by applying external magnetic field in Ar
atmosphere at room temperature.
Figure 2 shows the MR loop of Ni/BDT/Ni junctions as a function of the magnetic field in
the range from ­2000 Oe to 2000 Oe. The magnetic field was orthogonal to the current path. The
MR ratio of Ni/BDT/Ni junction was more than 30 %, while that of tunnel junction without
molecules was about a few %. This result was explained by formation of spin­polarized electronic
states at the Ni/S intereface.

References:
1. H. Song et al., Advanced Materials, 23, 1582 (2011).
2. L. Bogani and W. Wernsdorfer, Nature Mater. 7, 179 (2008).
3. S. Schmaus et al., Nat. Nanotechnol. 6, 185 (2011).
4. R. Yamada et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 98, 053110 (2011).

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FUNCTIONALIZED GRAPHENE OXIDE AND GRAPHENE: CHEMISTRY AND

MATERIALS PROPERTIES

Son Binh T. Nguyen

Department of Chemistry and the International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University,
2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston IL 60208­3113

ABSTRACT

In spite of its humble appearance, graphite is a very attractive precursor to graphene oxide and
graphene due to its high abundance, good purity, and relatively low cost. Under oxidative and ultrasonic
conditions, it can be easily exfoliated into bulk quantities of graphene oxide, oxygenated graphene sheets
covered with epoxy, hydroxyl, and carboxyl groups. The resulting graphene oxide can be reduced back to
graphene [1], chemically modified graphene, or functionalizable reduced graphene oxide [2]. This
presentation will focus on the syntheses of these graphene oxide and graphene derivatives, including
chemical modifications that make them compatible in both aqueous and organic solvents as well as in
polymer matrices. These materials can then be used the bottom­up fabrication of macroscopic
graphene­based structures and composites ­ such as polymer nanocomposites [3], paper­like thin films [4],
graphene­polymer hybrids [5], and gels [6] ­ and as materials for applications in Li ion battery [7] and
nucleic acid delivery [8].

References:
1. a) “Stable aqueous dispersions of graphitic nanoplatelets via the reduction of exfoliated graphite
oxide in the presence of poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate)” Stankovich, S.; Piner, R. D.; Chen, X.; Wu,
N.; Nguyen, S. T.; Ruoff, R. S. J. Mater. Chem. 2006, 15, 155­158. b)“Synthesis of graphene-based
nanosheets via chemical reduction of exfoliated graphite oxide” Stankovich, S.; Dikin, D. A.; Piner,
R. D.; Kohlhaas, K. M.; Kleinhammes, A.; Jia, Y.; Wu, Y.; Nguyen, S. T.; Ruoff, R. S. Carbon 2007,
45, 1558­1565.
2. “ a) “Graphene oxide, highly reduced graphene oxide, and graphene: versatile building blocks for
carbon-based materials” Compton, O. C.; Nguyen, S. T. Small, 2010, 6(6), 711­723. b) “Chemically
active reduced graphene oxide with tunable C/O ratios” Compton, O. C.; Jain, B.; Dikin, D. A.;
Abouimrane, A.; Amine, K.; Nguyen, S. T. ACS Nano 2011, 5(6), 4380­4391.
3. a) “Graphene-based composite materials” Stankovich, S.; Dikin, D. A.; Dommett, G; Kohlhaas, K.
M.; Zimney, E. J.; Stach, E.; Piner, R. D.; Nguyen, S. T.; Ruoff, R. S. Nature 2006, 442, 282­286. b)
“Crumpled graphene nanosheets as highly effective barrier property enhancers” Compton, O. C.;
Kim, S.; Pierre, C.; Torkelson, J. M.; Nguyen, S. T. Adv. Mater. 2010, 22(42), 4759–4763. c)
“Evolution of order during vacuum-assisted self-assembly of graphene oxide paper and associated
polymer nanocomposites” Putz, K. W.; Compton, O. C.; Segar, C.; An, Z.; Nguyen, S. T.; Brinson, L.
C. ACS Nano 2011, 5(8), 6601­6609.
4. a) “Preparation and characterization of graphene oxide paper” Dikin, D. A.; Stankovich, S.; Zimney,
E. J.; Piner, R. D.; Dommett, G. H. B.; Evmenenko, G.; Nguyen, S. T.; Ruoff, R. S. Nature 2007, 448,
457­460. b) “Electrically conductive “alkylated” graphene paper via chemical reduction of
amine-functionalized graphene oxide paper” Compton, O. C.; Dikin, D. A.; Putz, K. W.; Brinson, L.
C.; Nguyen, S. T. Adv. Mater., 2009, 22(8), 892­896. c) “Systematic post-assembly modification of
graphene oxide paper with primary alkylamines” Stankovich, S.; Dikin, D. A.; Compton, O. C.;
Dommett, G. H. B.; Ruoff, R. S.; Nguyen, S. T. Chem. Mater., 2010, 22(14), 4153­4157. d)
“Bio-inspired borate cross-linking in ultra-stiff graphene oxide thin films” An, Z.; Compton, O. C.;
Putz, K. W.; Brinson, L. C. ; Nguyen, S. T. Adv. Mater. 2011, 23(33), 3842­3846.

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5. a) “High-nanofiller-content graphene oxide—polymer nanocomposites via vacuum-assisted

self-assembly” Putz, K. W.; Compton, O. C.; Palmeri, M. J.; Nguyen, S. T.; Brinson, L. C. Adv.
Funct. Mater. 2010, 20(19), 3322­3329. b)“Tuning the mechanical properties of graphene oxide
paper and its associated polymer nanocomposites by controlling cooperative intersheet hydrogen
bonding” Compton, O. C.; Cranford, S. W.; Putz, K. W.; An, Z.; Brinson, L. C.; Buehler, M. J.;
Nguyen, S. T. ACS Nano 2012, 6(3), 2008–2019.
6. “Additive-free hydrogelation of graphene oxide by ultrasonication” Compton, O. C.; An, Z.; Putz, K.
W.; Hong, B. J.; Hauser, B. J.; Brinson, L. C.; Nguyen, S. T. Carbon 2012, 50(10), 3399­3406.
7. “Non-annealed graphene paper as a binder-free anode for lithium ion batteries” Abouimrane, A.;
Compton, O. C.; Nguyen, S. T.; Amine, K. J. Phys. Chem. C, 2010, 114(29), 12800–12804.
8. a) “Successful stabilization of graphene oxide in electrolyte solutions: enhancement of
bio-functionalization and cellular uptake” Hong, B. J.; Compton, O. C.; An, Z.; Eryazici, I.; Nguyen,
S. T. ACS Nano 2012, 6(1), 63­73. b) “Tunable biomolecular interaction and fluorescence quenching
ability of graphene oxide: application to “turn-on” DNA sensing in biological media” Hong, B. J.;
An, Z.; Compton, O. C.; Nguyen, S. T. Small 2012, 8(16), 2469­2476.

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SOME WIDESPREAD APPLICATIONS OF CARBON NANOTUBE AND GRAPHENE

Van Chuc Nguyen, Thi Thanh Tam Ngo, Van Tu Nguyen, Hung Thang Bui, Van Trinh Pham, Xuan
Tinh Than, Dinh Quang Le, Hai Binh Nguyen, Dai Lam Tran, Ngoc Minh Phan
Institute of Materials Science (IMS), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST),
18 ­ Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This paper presents an overview on the research and development on carbon nanotube
(CNTs) and graphene at the Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and
Technology. The updated results on the synthesis technologies, characterization of the carbon
nanotubes and graphene and several approaches on the application of the material in such as
advance composite materials, thermal dissipation media, electrochemical sensors, etc will be
presented.
To adapt with the widespread applications, we have developed thermal chemical vapor
deposition (CVD) systems for synthesis of low­cost multiwall CNTs (MWCNTs) using the Iron
mesh (Fe content ~78 wt.%) and salt mixtures of Fe(NO3)3.9H2O/CaCO3 as a catalyst.
Vertically­aligned MWCNTs, ultra­long single walled CNTs (SWCNTs) of 5 mm­long, and
graphene films of 5nm­thick were also sucessfully synthesized by the thermal CVD process.
The synthesized MWCNTs were used as additive material for preparing metal matrix composites
(Cu­CNTs and Al­CNTs) by powder metallurgy technique. The hardness of the Cu­CNTs and
Al­CNTs nanocomposite was found to increase with increasing mass fraction of the CNTs (the
hardness of Cu­3 wt%CNTs and Al­0.4 wt% CNTs is nearly 15% higher than that of the
composite without the CNTs).
The grown graphene was transferred into the electrochemical sensor prototype and greatly
improved the sensitivity to cholesterol, as high as 74 AmM­1cm­2.
Interesting results on the thermal dissipation efficiency using the CNTs based thermal paste
and coolant liquid were achieved. The results confirmed the potential application of the CNTs as
the thermal dissipation media in high power electronic devices.

References:
1. Nguyen Van Chuc, Nguyen Duc Dung, Phan Ngoc Hong, Le Dinh Quang, Phan Hong Khoi, and Phan
Ngoc Minh (2008), Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 52(5), pp. 1368­1371.
2. Ba Thang Nguyen, Xuan Tinh Than, Van Chuc Nguyen, Thi Thanh Tam Ngo, Hung Thang Bui, Xuan
Nghia Nguyen, Hong Khoi Phan and Ngoc Minh Phan, Adv. Nat. Sci: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 3 (2012)
025010
3. Nguyen Van Tu, Le Huu Doan, Nguyen Van Chuc, Ngo Thi Thanh Tam, Le Dinh Quang, Nguyen Xuan
Nghia, Phan Hong Khoi, and Phan Ngoc Minh, “Synthesis of multi­layer graphene films on copper tape
by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition method”, to be presented at this Workshop.
4. Van Trinh Pham, Hung Thang Bui, Bao Trung Tran, Van Tu Nguyen, Dinh Quang Le, Xuan Tinh Than,
Van Chuc Nguyen, Dinh Phuong Doan and Ngoc Minh Phan, Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2
(2011) 015006

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MICROSPECTROSCOPY OF GRAPHENE - FROM FUNDAMENTAL

UNDERSTANDING TO APPLICATIONS

Ze Xiang Shen
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

ABSTRACT

Graphene exhibits many exciting properties, such as ballistic electron conduction,

exceptional high mechanical strength and thermal conductivity, chemical inertness, high specific
surface area and tenability of physical properties, which make it promising material for many
applications such as future nano­electronic devices, transparent conductive materials, energy
storage materials.
In this talk, I will present our results of graphene study: new understanding on graphene
intercalation, and properties of folded and mis­oriented graphenes. With the availability of
few­layer graphene, we shed new light on the mechanism of intercalation of graphite which is not
possible before. Folded graphene sheets exhibit two­dimensional Dirac­like (single layer
graphene­like) character of electronic states and with reduction of Fermi velocity. For applications
in nano­electronic devices and energy harvesting, opening of the band gap is needed. On the other
hand, many of the unique properties of graphene are accorded to that of single layer graphene
(SLG). But it is very difficult to fabricate large single crystalline SLG samples for practical
applications. It would be most desirable to modify few­layer graphene (FLG) samples so that they
have similar properties as that of SLG. I will also present our results in modifying graphene for
various applications, including modifying edge chirality, hydrogenation, and studies of graphene
with mis­oriented layers and applications in energy storage.

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(CODE: NMD4-I7)

SUPERPLASTICITY AND RELATED PHENOMENA IN BULK NANOSTRUCTURED

MATERIALS PROCESSED BY DEFORMATION METHODS.

R.R. Mulyukov, A.A. Nazarov, R.M. Imayev

Institute for Metals Superplasticity Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Superplasticity (SP) is the ability of metals and alloys to sustain extremely large plastic
strains up to thousands of per cent elongations. According to the well established relationships for
SP deformation [1], its characteristics are greatly improved (the optimum strain rate increases and
temperature decreases) with decreasing grain size. Due to this, on ultrafine grained (UFG),
particularly, nanostructured (NS), materials high strain rate and/or low temperature superplasticity
is observed. These features of UFG and NS materials make the technological use of SP even more
attractive. Therefore, the development of methods for the processing of bulk and sheet UFG and
NS materials is a critical task for the technological applications of SP deformation.
In the present talk, the principles of fabrication of bulk UFG and NS materials by
deformation methods are presented. The method of multiple isothermal forging developed at
IMSP RAS [2] will be considered in detail. This method utilizes dynamic recrystallization during
hot deformation for the grain refinement and is based on a specific deformation scheme providing
a uniform development of the dynamic recrystallization at each stage and a step­by­step decreasing
temperature in order to refine the grains down to the nanometers scale. Examples are presented
demonstrating the grain refinement by this method in a number of commercial alloys.
New data on the exceptionally high superplastic properties in tension of ultrafine­grained
commercial alloys are presented. For example, UFG aluminium alloy
Al–5Mg–0.18Mn–0.2Sc–0.08Zr–0.01Fe–0.01Si (wt%) can be deformed superplastically up to
4100% of elongation in tension [3].
Combining multiple isothermal forging with warm rolling sheet UFG and NS materials can
be processed. This is very important for the development of superplastic forming (SPF) of sheet
materials. SPF of NS sheets can be carried out at significantly lower temperatures than with
ordinary fine­grained alloys. NS sheets can be used also in diffusion bonding (DB) of similar and
dissimilar materials to decrease the temperature of this process. Therefore, using UFG and NS
sheets the combined process of DB and SPF can be carried out at significantly lower temperatures
than earlier thus providing efficient technologies for making hollow structures [4].
As an example of the advanced application of SPF and DB of UFG materials, the production
of hollow fan blades for the next­generation aircraft turbo­jet bypass engines is demonstrated.

References:
1. Kaibyshev O.A. Superplasticity of alloys, intermetallides, and ceramics. Berlin, Springer­Verlag,
1992.
2. Mulyukov R.R., Imayev R.M., Nazarov A.A. J. Mater. Sci. 43 (2008), 7257.
3. Avtokratova E ., Sitdikov O., Markushev V., Mulyukov R. Mater. Sci. Eng. A 538 (2012), 386.
4. Valiakhmetov O.R., Galeyev R.M., Imayev R.M., Kruglov A.A., Lutfullin R.Y., Mulyukov R.R.,
Nazarov A.A., Safiullin R.V., Ivan'ko V.A., Inozemtsev A.A., Koksharov N.L., Kharin S.A.,
Nanotechnologies in Russia 5 (2010), 108.

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DISCLINATIONS IN BULK NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS: ORIGIN,

RELAXATION, AND THE ROLE IN PROPERTIES.

A.A. Nazarov
Institute for Metals Superplasticity Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences;
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Disclinations, rotational linear defects of crystalline lattice, like dislocations, are common
defects in solids [1]. Disclinations play a particularly important role in nanosized objects such as
nanoparticles, nanowires and bulk nanostructured materials, since due to the small characteristic
sizes of these objects energetic considerations allow the existence of disclinations of a relatively
high strength. In seminal publications by Rybin and co­workers disclinations formed at triple
junctions (TJs) of grain boundaries (GBs) in polycrystals have been shown to play a key role in the
subdivision of grains during large plastic deformation [2,3]. In the present talk, recently developed
models of the grain subdivision during severe plastic deformation (SPD) based on the disclination
concept will be presented. When processing bulk nanostructured (NS) materials by SPD methods,
the TJ disclinations accumulated during deformation are inherited by the as­prepared materials and
can significantly influence their properties. A structural model of the bulk NS materials largely
based on the disclination concept [4] will be presented too. In order to calculate the effect of TJ
disclinations in the properties of NS materials atomistic simulations of disclinations have been
carried out [5]. These simulations show that a nucleation of a crack near a negative wedge
disclination above a certain size­ and temperature­ dependent critical strength of the defect occurs.
The dependence of the critical disclination strength on the grain size is calculated and the limiting
disclination strength in NS materials processed by SPD is estimated. The effect of the stress fields
of TJ disclinations with limiting strength on the GB diffusion coefficient is estimated by calculating
the vacancy formation enegies [6]. It is shown that subcritical disclinations can result in a more
than two orders of magnitude increase of the GB diffusion coefficient. Kinetics of diffusion
controlled relaxation of TJ disclinations in bulk NS materials are studied and their role in the
experimental measurements of GB diffusion coefficient is demonstrated [7]. The results are
compared with recent experimental studies of GB diffusion in NS materials and related issues.

References:
1. A.E. Romanov, A.L. Kolesnikova. Progr. Mater. Sci. 2009. V.54, p. 740.
2. V.V. Rybin, A.A. Zisman, and N.Yu. Zolotarevsky, Sov. Phys. Solid State 27, 105 (1985).
3. V.V. Rybin, A.A. Zisman, and N.Yu. Zolotarevsky, Acta Metall. Mater. 41, 2211 (1993).
4. A.A. Nazarov, R.R. Mulyukov. In: Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology Handbook, Eds.
S.Lyshevski, D. Brenner, J. Iafrate W. Goddard, CRC Press, USA, 2002, Chapter 22.
5. K. Zhou, A.A. Nazarov, M.S. Wu, Phys. Rev. B. 2006. V. 73, Art. No. 045410.
6. R.T. Murzaev, A.A. Nazarov. TMS Letters, 2006, V. 3, No. 2, p. 29.
7. A.A. Nazarov. Phys. Solid State, 2003, V. 45, p. 1166.

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL METALLIC NANOWIRES

Young Keun Kim

Korea University (Department of Materials Science and Engineering);
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nanowires promise immense opportunities in nanotechnology, ranging from nanoelectronic

devices to biomedical applications. In particular, metallic nanowires possessing both magnetic and
photonic functionalities as well as biocompatibility are of emerging interest because a
multifunctional nanostructure can offer separation, diagnostic, and therapeutic needs within one
platform. For example, a Ni nanowire array structure called ‘nanohair’ combining with viral
nanoparticles was applied to detect troponin­I in patients with a higher risk of acute myocardial
infarction [1]. The sensitivity increased more than six orders of magnitude compared to
conventional ELISA assays. Fabrication of multisegmented barcode nanowires (BNWs), for
example, Fe­Au [2] have attracted considerable attention not only to magnetic devices but also to
bio­applications as a result of magnetic and optical multifunctionality. The physical properties can
be tuned by controlling the diameter, segment length, and segment ratio of the BNWs.
Magnetic­optical metallic Ni­Au core­shell nanowires (CSNWs) [3] were synthesized by a method
based on a combination of electrochemical­deposition and electroless­plating, i.e., coating the Ni
NWs by Au­nanoshells. This cost­effective template­based, electroless­plating approach can
regulate the size and shape of nanostructures by tuning experimental conditions. Using the strong
interaction between biotin and streptavidin, streptavidin­fluorescent dyes were successfully
conjugated on the biotinylated CSNWs. Proliferating cancer cells (Panc­1) have been used to
study the toxicologic effects of Ni­Au CSNWs in a living cell system.

References:
1. J.­S. Park, et al., ‘A highly sensitive and selective diagnostic assay based on virus nanoparticles’,
Nature Nanotechnology 4, 259 (2009).
2. J. H. Lee, et al. ‘Iron­gold barcode nanowires’, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 46, 3663 (2007).
3. T. Jeon, et al., ‘Ni­Au core­shell nanowires: Synthesis, microstructures, biofunctionalization, and the
toxicologic effects on pancreatic cancer cells’, Journal of Materials Chemistry 21, 12089 (2011).

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DOPING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF IMPURITY ATOMS IN

Si AND Ge NANOWIRES

Naoki Fukata
International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science,
Tsukuba, Japan; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Silicon and germanium nanowires (SiNWs and GeNWs) are of great interest in the fields of both
fundamental and application research. In this study, we investigated doping and their characterizaion in
SiNWs and GeNWs.
SiNWs were synthesized by laser ablation and GeNWs were synthesized by CVD method.
Micro­Raman scattering measurements were performed at room temperature with a 532­nm excitation
light. Electron spin resonance (ESR) measurements were carried out at 4.2 K.
A Raman peak was observed at about 618 cm­1 for SiNWs synthesized by using a Si target with
B. The peak frequency is in good agreement with that of a local vibrational mode of B in Si crystal. The
Fano broadening due to a coupling between the discrete optical phonon and a continuum of interband
hole excitations was also observed in the optical phonon peak, which indicates heavily B doping. The
observation of B local vibrational peaks and Fano broadening were observed for the first time in our
experiments [1,2]. These results prove that B atoms were doped in substitutional sites of the crystalline
Si core of SiNWs [1,2]. ESR measurements were also performed to investigate defects and P
donor/conduction electrons in P­doped SiNWs. The observation of ESR signal due to conduction
electrons clearly showed that P atoms were doped in substitutional sites of the crystalline Si core of
SiNWs [2,3]. The codoping of B and P were also investigated and the compensation effect in SiNWs
was detected [4]. The segregation behaviors of B and P were investigated by using B local vibrational
peaks and Fano broadening for B­doped SiNWs, while an ESR signal of conduction electrons was used
for P­doped SiNWs. The results showed that the segregation of B is faster than that of P. Raman local
vibrational peaks and Fano resonance due to B acceptors and P donors were also observed for B­doped
and P­doped GeNWs, showing the formation of p­type and n­type GeNWs. The segregation of B and P
were investigated for B­doped and P­doped SiNWs [5]. The results showed that the segregation of B is
faster than that of P [6].
(a) (c) g=2. 006
Intensity (arb. units)

(b) Si Si Si
618 618cm-1 P­doped SiNWs
640cm-1
Intensity (arb. units)

Ni2P=10 mol% P
Intensity (arb. units)

11 10
B B

g=1. 998
640

undoped
600 620 640 660 SiNWs
­1
Raman shift (cm )
-1
618cm
B-doped SiNWs

undoped SiNWs
318 319 320 321 322 323 324
500 550 600 650 700 Magnetic field (mT)
­1
Raman shift (cm )

Fig.1. (a) Raman spectra observed for B-doped and undoped SiNWs. (b) The magnification of (a). (c) ESR signals
observed for P-doped and undoped SiNWs.
References:
1. N. Fukata et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 89 (2006) 203109. 2. N. Fukata, Adv. Mater. 21 (2009) 2829.
3. N. Fukata, Appl. Phys. Lett. 90 (2007) 153117. 4. N. Fukata et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 93 (2008) 203106.
5. N. Fukata et al., ACS NANO 4 (2010) 3807. 6. N. Fukata et al., NANO Lett. 11 (2011) 651.

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STRONG EFFECTS OF HYDROGEN-PASSIVATION ON THE CONDUCTIVITY OF

INDIVIDUAL Si NANOWIRES STUDIED BY FIELD EMISSION TRANSPORT
MEASUREMENTS

M. Choueib1, R. Martel1*, S. C. Cojocaru2, A. Ayari3, P. Vincent3 and S. T. Purcell3*

1
Département de chimie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
2
Laboratoire PICM, Ecole polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
3
Laboratoire PMCN, Université de Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France;
Email: stephen.purcell@univ­lyon1.fr

ABSTRACT

Silicon Nanowires (SiNWs) are being studied for a wide variety of applications in
nanoscience with significant progress in their integration into devices such as transistors, solar
cells, photodectors, chemical sensors, etc. [1]. However there has been much less work on field
emission (FE) even though their semiconducting properties open distinct possibilities compared to
metallic emitters and carbon nanotubes. In addition to strong current saturation in FE due to the
band­gap, their properties could be strongly influenced by surface states because of their large
surface­to­volume ratio. As a consequence, there is a clear need for in­depth FE studies of
individual NWs in order to understand surface effects and optimize FE characteristics.
We report here on FE studies of individual high crystalline SiNWs with controlled surface
passivation. The NWs were batch­grown by vapor­liquid­solid using Au catalysts with no
intentional doping [2]. Individual NWs were mounted on standard tungsten tips. Extensive I­V,
FE microscopy and FE energy spectroscopy measurements were performed in an ultra high
vacuum system with a base pressure of 2×10­10 Torr. Quasi­ideal saturation was obtained
accompanied by a strong sensitivity to temperature (current increasing up two orders of
magnitude). These strong saturation effects must be associated with the high quality and a good
passivation of the SiNWs and can be explained by an unintentional p­type doping inherent in the
NWs growth process. The curves obtained are predicted by the theory of FE from semiconductors
(SCs) [3]. These are similar to those in p­n junctions in reverse bias where the field penetration
induces an internal p­n junction in the NWs. Using energy spectra of the emitted electrons, a
simple p­n junction model taking into account the low dimensionality of the NWs allowed us to
estimate the doping and carrier lifetime. The latter was found to be dominated by surface
recombination due to the presence of dangling bonds. The role of the surface states was
demonstrated by cyclic heating and hydrogen passivation treatments done in situ. This treatment
allowed us to determine that the current saturation is linked to the conducting properties of the
Si/SiO2 interface of the NWs. We showed that the increasing of surface states led to suppression
of saturation and then to a linear FN.
In general, this result opens up numerous perspectives for cathode applications, thermal and
optical modulation. It highlights the role of dangling bonds in surface leak currents and
demonstrates the use of hydrogen passivation for optimizing the FE characteristics of SiNWs.

References:
1. Cui, Y. and Lieber, C. M. Science, 291, p 851–853 (2001) ; Huang, Y. et al. Science, 294, p
1313–1317 (2001); Beckman, R. et al. Science, 310, p 465–468 (2005); Patolsky, F. et al.. Science,
313, 1100–1104 (2006); Xiang, J. et al. Nature 441, p 489–493 (2006); Kelzenberg M. D. et al. Nat.
Mater., 9, p 239­244 (2010).
2. Lefeuvre E. et al. Thin Solid Films, 519, p 4603 (2011).
3. Baskin L. M. et al., Phys. Stat. Sol.(b),47, p 49 (1971).

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NANOSTRUCTURED THERMOELECTRIC OXIDE MATERIALS FOR EFFECTIVE

POWER GENERATION FROM WASTE HEAT

Ngo Van Nong, Le Thanh Hung, Li Han, Pham Hoang Ngan and Nini Pryds
Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, Risø Campus,
Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

A large amount of thermal energy that emitted from many industrial processes is available as
waste heat. It is difficult to reclaim this heat due to the dispersed nature and relative smallness of
its sources. Thermoelectric conversion can offer a very promising method to overcome these
difficulties by converting heat directly into electricity. However, the requirements for this task
places in the materials are not easily satisfied by the conventional thermoelectric materials. Not
only they must possess a high thermoelectric performance, they should also be stable at high
temperatures and be composed of nontoxic and low­cost elements, and must be able to be
processed and shaped cheaply. Oxides are among the strongest candidate materials for this
purpose, and recently they have been intensively investigated and developed [1­5]. In this report,
the development progress of two state­of­the­art p­type Ca3Co4O9+ and n­type doped­ZnO oxide
systems is presented. The thermoelectric generator (TEG) devices based on these oxide materials
were fabricated, examined, and demonstrated with various output applications. At a T = 500 K,
the maximum output power of our TEG composed of 32 p­n couples reached 1W, which is
among the best one so far and is enough for a practical application such as phone charge or GPS
device (see Fig. 1).

Fig. 1. a) The historical progress of achievements for the typical n- and p-type oxide thermoelectric materials over
the years and b) demonstration of high temperature oxide thermoelectric generators.

References:
1. N. V. Nong et al., Adv. Mater. (2011) 23 [21], 2484.
2. N. V. Nong et al., J. Electron. Mater. (2011) 40 [5], 716.
3. N. V. Nong et al., J. Alloys Compd., (2011) 509, 977.
4. N. V. Nong et al., J. Alloys Compd. (2010) 491, 53.
5. M. Ohtaki et al., J. Electron. Mater. (2009) 38, 1234.

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SELECTIVE GROWTH OF ZnO NANORODS BY THE HYDROTHERMAL

TECHNIQUE

Shinji Nozaki1, Sachin N. Sarangi2, Surendra N. Sahu3 and Kazuo Uchida1

1
The University of Electro­Communications, Japan; Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Physics, India
3
National Institute of Science and Technology, India

ABSTRACT

We earlier reported zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods grown on various substrates by the
hydrothermal technique and the effects of a substrate to be used on the growth of ZnO nanorods
[1]. ZnO nanorods could grow vertically on a GaN but not on a Si substrate. However, they could
grow on a Si substrate coated with a thick Ag film. Taking advantage of this unique growth
property, we have grown ZnO nanorods on Al­patterned Si substrates, where Al was deposited on
Si through a shadow mask by vacuum evaporation. As seen in Fig. 1, ZnO is grown only on Al
deposited Si. Since the ZnO nanorods show yellow luminescence as well as UV luminescence,
yellow luminescence is visible to the naked eye only in the areas with Al when they are exposed to
the He­Cd laser beam.
It was also found that an array of ZnO nanorods could be formed by the selective growth of
ZnO in open areas of a GaN substrate with the resist pattern formed by the e­beam lithography, as
seen in Fig. 2. Although the diameter of the nanorod is slightly larger than the designed diameter
of the open area, 500nm, only one nanorod is grown in each open area. We are now developing
the technique to selectively grow NiO on the array of ZnO to form an array of p­NiO/n­ZnO
nanorod heterojunction diodes for the UV LED application.

ZnO
Si nanorods

Fig.1. ZnO nanorods grown selectively on Al deposited Fig.2. ZnO nanorods grown selectively in the open area
on Si. of a GaN substrate.

References:
1. J. Nayak, S. N. Sahu, J. Kasuya, and S. Nozaki, “Effect of substrate on the structure and optical
properties of ZnO nanorods,” J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 41, pp. 115303 ­1 – 6 (2008).

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(CODE: NMD6-I14)

TIME-RESOLVED PHOTOLUMINESCENCE AND PHOTOSTABILITY OF SINGLE

SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS

Weon-Sik Chae1, Ung Dieu Thuy2, Nguyen Quang Liem2

1
Korea Basic Science Institute, Republic of Korea; E­mail: [email protected]
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have attracted great attentions because of the
distinctive advantages of tunable band­gap energy, high emission yield, and tailorable surface
chemistry. However, photoluminescence (PL) intermittency, i.e. blinking behavior, prevent them
from using for a number of potential application fields. To date, PL blinking is considered to be
due to Auger recombination of (charged) excitons and/or a recombination through surface trap
states.1 By modification of QD surface, PL blinking behavior can be manipulated to gain more
stable emission. In this study, we have studied photostability for several core­shell type QDs of
CdTe@CdS, InP@ZnS, and CdZnS@ZnS using time­resolved PL microscopy at a single QD level,
of which results were compared to that of well­known CdSe@ZnS QD. Briefly, the observed
photostablility of CdTe@CdS and InP@ZnS is unstable on both bare and polymer coated glass
plates. CdZnS@ZnS QD shows better emission stability than those of the former two QDs, but
less than the CdSe@ZnS. The details will be presented in this talk.

Fig.1. Time-resolved PL images, intensity-time profiles, and lifetime decays of CdTe@CdS, InP@ZnS, CdZnS@ZnS,
and CdSe@ZnS QDs, respectively.
References:
1. Galland, C.; Ghosh, Y.; Steinbrück, A.; Sykora, M.; Hollingsworth, J. A.; Klimov, V. I.; Htoon, H.
Nature 2011, 479, 203­207.

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SIZE- AND SHAPE-CONTROLLED SnS NANOCRYSTALS AS ABSORBER

MATERIAL FOR THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS

A. de Kergommeaux1,2, A. Fiore1, J. Faure-Vincent 1, F. Chandezon1, A. Pron1, R. de Bettignies2, B.

Malaman3, P. Reiss1
1
DSM/INAC/SPrAM (UMR 5819 CEA­CNRS­UJF), Laboratoire d’Electronique Moléculaire, Organique
et Hybride, CEA Grenoble, 17 rue des Martyrs, 38054 Grenoble cedex 9, France.
E­mail: [email protected]
2
INES, CEA­DRT/LITEN/DTS/LMPV, Institut National de l’Energie Solaire,
Le Bourget du Lac, FRANCE
3
LCSM, Institut Jean Lamour, Dept P2M, équipe 103, CNRS (UMR 7198)­Nancy Université, B.P. 70239,
54506 Vandoeuvre­les­Nancy Cedex, FRANCE

ABSTRACT

Semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) can be used as light­harvesting materials in solution processed

solar cells. With PbS NCs power conversion efficiencies up to 7.4% have recently been reported, higher
than for any other type of NCs studied to date [1]. Due to the risks for the environment and for human
health, however, lead based materials are not acceptable for a broad use and therefore NCs of alternative
semiconductor materials have to be developed. Tin chalcogenides, in particular SnS and SnSe appear as
good candidates, due to their narrow band gap (1.3 eV), large earth abundance and environmentally benign
character. However, up till now tin chalcogenide NCs have not yet been integrated successfully in solar
cells.
In the first part, we will present synthesis methods for the preparation of 5­20 nm SnS NCs of low
size dispersion. Furthermore, by the appropriate choice of the reaction conditions, we can tune the particle
shape from spherical via box­like to quasi two­dimensional nanosheets of precisely controlled dimensions.
In the second part, we investigate the obtained SnS NCs by means of Sn­Mössbauer spectroscopy,
which is a very accurate tool to identify the oxidation state of tin. Using this technique, we show that SnS
NCs exhibit strong surface oxidation upon exposure to air (Fig. 1). A very similar behaviour was observed
using six different synthesis methods. In addition 119Sn­NMR, HRTEM, EDS and XRD analyses were used
to investigate the oxidation mechanism. Thanks to its high sensitivity, Mössbauer spectroscopy reveals that
already after very short exposure time to air the NCs surface is oxidized through an amorphization process,
yielding a ternary phase composed of Sn, S and O [2].

Fig 1: a)-e) STEM and HRTEM images of SnS NCs synthesized using different protocols, f) EDS analysis, g)
Tin-Mössbauer spectra measured at 10 K of the obtained SnS NCs.2
Finally, while strictly avoiding air exposure during each step of synthesis, purification and thin film

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preparation, we incorporated SnS NCs in a p­n heterojunction solar cell using the fullerene derivative
PCBM as electron acceptor. The obtained device showed a clear photovoltaic response with a high fill
factor of 0.5. The comparably low open­circuit voltage of 0.23 V and current density Jsc of 0.34 mA.cm­2
suggest that further improvement could be obtained through the optimization of the p­n junction and
engineering of the interparticle coupling by appropriate surface treatments.

References:
1. Ip, Thon et al. Nat. Nanotechn., ASAP, DOI: 10.1038/NNANO.2012.127 (2012), Tang et al., Nat.
Mater., 10 (2011) 765­771 ; Gao et al., Nano Lett., 11 (2011) 3 1002­8
2. de Kergommeaux et al. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 134 (2012) 11659­11666.

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EPITAXIAL CVD GROWTH OF GRAPHENE

Hiroki Ago
Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University, Kasuga, Fukuoka 816­858­, Japan;
Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Graphene is emerging as a new material for future applications in electronics, mechanics,

optics, and energy. Recently, catalytic chemical vapor deposition (CVD) growth has attracted
considerable interest as an effective means of producing large­area graphene films with relatively
low cost. However, because most of the CVD growth has been done over polycrystalline metal
films or foils, as­grown graphene has relatively small grain size and its orientation is not
controlled.
Here, we present our recent studies on graphene growth using heteroepitaxial Cu and Co
metal films deposited on sapphire c­plane and MgO(111) substrates [1­7]. We realized the CVD
growth of uniform single­layer graphene not only on the Cu film with low C solubility but also on
the Co film with high C solubility. These heteroepitaxial metal films enable the growth of
orientation­controlled graphene consistent with the Cu and Co lattices [2,3].
Furthermore, low energy electron microscope (LEEM) analysis reveals that the graphene
films grown on heteroepitaxial Cu(111) and Cu(100) planes have different domain structures, as
illustrated in Figure 1 [7]. Square lattice of Cu(100) gives the single­layer graphene with two
domain orientations rotated by 30º. On the other hand, uniform domain orientation is observed for
the graphene grown on Cu(111). The growth mechanism of single­layer graphene on Cu surface is
also discussed in terms of evolution of graphene domains [8]. Finally, our recent effort for the
CVD growth of the graphene nanoribbons will be demonstrated [9]. We expect our epitaxial CVD
approach paves the way for high­quality graphene with controlled structure applicable to
graphene­based electronics and mechanics.

Fig. 1. Illustration of graphene domains grown on two different Cu planes

References:
1. H. Ago, Small, 6, 1226 (2010).
2. H. Ago, ACS Nano, 4 , 7407 (2010).
3. B. Hu, Carbon, 50, 57 (2012).
4. C. M. Orofeo, Carbon, 50, 2189 (2012).
5. B. Hu, New J. Chem., 36, 73 (2012).
6. C. M. Orofeo, Nano Res., 4, 530 (2011).
7. Y. Ogawa, J. Phys. Chem. Lett., 3, 219 (2012).
8. H. Ago, J. Phys. Chem. Lett. (Perspective), 3, 2228 (2012).
9. H. Ago, Nanoscale, 4, 5178 (2012).

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NANOSTRUCTURED CARBONS AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR ENERGY

STORAGE OR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE

Congxiao Shang
School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK
Tel: +44­1603­593123; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The development of a clean source of energy to sustain our quality of life is one of the great
challenges in the twenty­first century. The research investigates high­surface area and
nanostructured carbons and new hybrid systems, along with suitable chemical/catalytic
optimizations, to store hydrogen safely for practical mobile applications [1­3]. Similar sorbents
can also be developed for selective CO2 capture [4]. Here, carbon materials were produced by the
microwave plasma cracking of methane and magnetron sputtering with a mixed Ar:N2 gas
atmosphere . Surface area and microstructure of the materials were characterized by BET surface
area analysis, X­ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The role of nitrogen
content in carbon nanostructure formation was evaluated. The results show extensive structural
uniformity of the carbon during processing. The BET surface area and pore volume of the carbon
materials vary from 74­125 m2/g and from 0.12­0.20 cm3/g, respectively. TEM shows that the
plasma carbon consists of spherical particles of 40.88.7 nm in diameter and graphene sheets.

References:
1. M. Tian and C.X. Shang, “Nano­structured MgH2 catalyzed by TiC nanoparticles for hydrogen
storage”, J Chem Technol Biotechnol, 86 (2011) 69­74.
2. Z.X.Guo, C.X. Shang and F. Aguey, (Invited review for a special issue), "Materials for Hydrogen
Storage", Journal of European Ceramic Society, 28 (2008) 1467­1473.
3. Annemieke W. C. van den Berg and Carlos Otero Areán, “Materials for hydrogen storage: current
research trends and perspectives”, Chem. Commun., (2008) 668–68.
4. Sunho Choi, Jeffrey H. Drese, and Christopher W. Jones, “Adsorbent Materials for Carbon Dioxide
Capture from Large Anthropogenic Point Sources”, ChemSusChem, 2 (2009) 796 – 854.

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PROBING THE INTRINSIC PROPERTIES OF INDIVIDUAL CARBON NANOTUBES:

ELECTRON DIFFRACTION AND RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY OF FREE-STANDING
SINGLE-WALLED AND DOUBLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES

M. Paillet1, T. Michel1, X.T. Than1, D. Levshov1, R. Parret1, R. Arenal2, V. Popov3, V. Jourdain1, A.

Zahab1, J.-L. Sauvajol1
1
Laboratoire Charles Coulomb, Université Montpellier 2­CNRS, 34095 Montpellier France
2
Instituto de Nanociencia de Aragon (INA), University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
3
Faculty of Physics, University of Sofia, BG­1164 Sofia, Bulgaria
Email: jean­louis.sauvajol@univ­montp2.fr

ABSTRACT

By combining resonant Raman spectroscopy, high resolution transmission electron

spectroscopy (HRTEM) and electron diffraction experiments on individual free­standing carbon
nanotubes, we have been able to determine unambiguously the intrinsic features of their phonons.
In this communication we review the results obtained from these combined experiments on
single­walled (SWNT) [1] and double­walled (DWNT) [2] carbon nanotubes. The features of the
Raman­active modes of SWNT and DWNT as a function of their structure is discussed and
compared with recent theoretical predictions.

Fig.1. a) The low frequency region of the Raman spectra of the (12,8)@(16,14) DWNT excited at 1.92 eV (bottom)
and 2.41 eV (middle), and of the (12,8) SWNT excited at 2.41 eV (top).
(b) normalized Kataura plot established for SWNTs. The transition energies for the third and fourth
semiconducting transitions of the corresponding (12,8) and 16,14) SWCNTs are denoted by red triangles.

References:
1. M. Paillet, T. Michel, A. A. Zahab, D. Nakabayashi, V. Jourdain, R. Parret, J.C. Meyer, and J.­L.
Sauvajol,, Phys. Stat. Sol. B 247, 2762­2767 (2010)
2. D. Levshov, T. X. Than, R. Arenal, V. N. Popov, R. Parret, M. Paillet, V. Jourdain, A. A. Zahab, T.
Michel, Yu. I. Yuzyuk, and J.­L. Sauvajol, Nano Lett., 11 (11), 4800 (2011)

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FOCUSING LIGHT ON GOLD NANOPARTICLES

Jochen Feldmann
Chair for Photonics and Optoelectronics
Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM)
Ludwig­Maximilians­Universität (LMU)
Munich, Germany

ABSTRACT

Gold nanoparticles experience strong optical forces when placed into laser foci. Depending
on wavelength single nanoparticles can be either trapped or pushed forward by the respective
gradient and scattering forces. I will demonstrate several new concepts of optically trapped gold
nanoparticles partly combining the effects of optical forces with those of optothermal heating.
Applications range from optical printing [1,2] to the detection of nearby mechanical motions and
acoustic signals [3].

References:
1. Urban, A. Lutich, F. Stefani, and J. Feldmann, Nano Letters 10, 4794 (2010)
2. S. Nedev, A. Urban, A. Lutich, and J. Feldmann, Nano Letters 11, 5066 (2011)
3. A. Ohlinger, A. Deak, A. Lutich, and J. Feldmann, Physical Review Letters 108, 018101

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ON THE USE OF PLASMONIC NANOSTRUCTURES IN

PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS

Jan Augustynski1,3, Renata Solarska2,3

1
Centre for New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Zwirki i Wigury 93, Warsaw, 02­093, PL
2
University of Warsaw Dept. of Chemistry, Pasteura 1, Warsaw, 02­093
3
Institute of Technology of Electronic Materials , Wolczynska 133, Warsaw 01­919

ABSTRACT

Following earlier attempts to enhance light harvesting in photovoltaic, PV, solar cells [1] the
plasmonic metallic nanostructures were implemented in various photo­electrochemical systems
including both semiconductor suspensions and thin film semiconductor photo­electrodes.
Although very large enhancements in photoconversion efficiency have been observed in some
cases [2], they frequently do not translate into large net photocurrents [3].
Even if the use of metallic nanostructures, consisting typically of silver or gold, results
indeed in the enhancement of optical absorption by semiconductor films, it is frequently
accompanied by substantial photocurrent losses due to increased e­ ­ h+ recombination.
Efforts to control the charge recombination involve deposition of barrier layers between the
semiconductor and the metal nanoparticles and/or the use of bimetallic (either alloyed or
core­shell) plasmonic nanostructures.
Recent advances in implementation of plasmonic metallic nanostructures into tungsten
trioxide, WO3, based photoanodes for visible light water splitting will be discussed with special
focus on the film architecture.

References:
1. Atwater, H.A., Polman A., “Plasmonics for improved photovoltaic devices”. Nat. Mater., 9, 205 – 213
(2010).
2. Solarska R., Krolikowska A., Augustynski J.,“Silver nanoparticle induced photocurrent enhancement at
WO3 photoanodes”. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 49, 7980 –7983 (2010).
3. Linic, S., Christopher, P., Ingram, D.B., “Plasmonic­metal nanostructures for efficient conversion of
solar to chemical energy”. Nat. Mater., 10, 911 – 921 (2011).

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GAP-SIZE EFFECT IN MICROMACHINED NH3 GAS SENSOR BASED ON WO3

NANOPARTICLE THINFILM

Dzung Viet DAO1, Kyoji Shibuya2, Susumu Sugiyama3

1
School of Engineering, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia; Email: [email protected]
2
Horiba Ltd., Kyoto, Japan
3
Ritsumeikan­Global Innovation Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan;

ABSTRACT

This paper presents the development of a micromachined gas sensor, which can detect dilute
NH3 gas at ppb (parts per billion) concentration, based on chemoresistive effect of semiconducting
tungsten trioxide (WO3). Although many detecting principles have been reported so far, e.g.
catalytic NH3 sensors, conducting polymer NH3 sensors, we focus on the metal­oxide based NH3
sensors, because it provides high sensitivity, small size, reliability, integration capability, mass
production and low cost. On the other hand, amongst the reported metal­oxide based category,
the sensors that could detect NH3 at ppb concentration are still very rare [1,2]. The structure of
the sensor chip in this work is shown in Figs. 1 with overall chip size is 1mm×1mm×0.3mm
(LWT). The chip consists of a 400µm × 400µm×1.5µm (LWT) TEOS/poly­Si/Si3N4 diaphragm
heater suspended on 4 small beams to increase the thermal isolation for the heater. The WO3
nanoparticles thinfilm is deposited on top of interdigitated Pt electrodes. Several combinations of
width and gap, e.g. 5µm and 3µm, 2µm and 1µm, 2µm and 0.5µm, are fabricated to investigate
gap­size effect to the sensitivity. Since the poly­Si is stable up to very high temperature, and the
diaphragm can almost ‘freely’ deform in all directions, the thermal­induced stress in the heater is
small, hence the structure can stand up to 500 oC. Thermal efficiency of the heater was measured
to be 10 oC/mW. The sensor could detect dilute NH3 gas at low concentration as 500 ppb with
sensitivity of 2.3. Figs. 2 and 3 show the dependence of sensitivity on the electrode’s gap. It can
be seen that the smaller the gap, the higher the sensitivity. The sensitivity is 6 times increased
when the gap size of electrode decreases from 5µm to 0.5µm. Based on a sensor response to 500
ppb concentration in a background of wet air, a limit­of­detection of the sensor (gap 3 µm) to
NH3 gas was calculated to be 2.5 ppb. The sensitivity was enhanced by several factors, such as
uniformed temperature distribution, crystal structure of WO3 nanoparticles, gap size effect of the
interdigitated electrodes, etc.
Poly Si diaphragm heater
Pt electrode
Poly Si beam

WO3
Si(300µm) Poly Si(1. 5µm)

Si3N4(80nm) Pt (150nm)
Si基板タイプ
SiO 2(300nm)
TEOS ­SiO (1. 0µm)
2

Cr/ W/ Au (0.5µm)

Fig.1. Configuration of the sensor: (a) isometric view, (b) Cross-section, (c) microphotograph of fabricated chip.

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5.0E+05 3.0
AIR NH3 500ppb AIR
4.5E+05
gap size 2.5
4.0E+05
Sensor Resistance (Ω)

0.5μm

Sensitivity (Rair/RNH3-1)
3.5E+05
S=2.3 1μm 2.0
3.0E+05
5μm
2.5E+05 1.5
2.0E+05
1.5E+05 S=1.8 1.0
1.0E+05
S=0.37 0.5
5.0E+04
0.0E+00
0.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Time (min.)
Gap size (μm)
Fig. 2. Sensor responses versus gap sizes of electrode Fig. 3. Sensitivity versus gap size (NH3 gas @ 500 ppb;
(NH3 gas @500 ppb; heater temperature is 240 oC). heater temperature is 240 oC).

References:
1. X. Wang, N. Miura, N. Yamazoe, Sensors and Actuators B 66 (2000) 74–76.
2. V Srivastava, K. Jain, Sensors and Actuators B 133 (2008) 46–52.

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A REVIEW ON INKJET PRINTING TECHNOLOGY AND CONDUTIVE INKS

SYNTHESIS FOR MICROFABRICATION TECHNIQUES

Mau Chien DANG, Thi My Dung DANG, Eric FRIBOURG-BLANC

Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT), Vietnam National University ­ Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6,
Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Inkjet printing is an advanced technique which reliably reproduces text, images and photos
on paper and some other substrates in desktop printers. This technology has evolved over time to
reach a very high quality and it is starting to spread in the field of materials deposition for few
years. Over the past 50 years inkjet evolved by constantly progressing on printing quality while
keeping low cost, for the benefit of office printing, but also the industrial marking and specialty
applications. This interest in maskless materials deposition is coupled with the development of
flexible electronics, that is to say the realization of electronic circuit on flexible substrates for
which printing techniques are of primary interest. Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT) has also
applied inkjet printing technology to develop microfabrication techniques, including nanobiosensor,
RFID tags and solar cells.
The ink is the core of the technology because all final material properties as well as
drawbacks are dictated by its chemistry. To name a few, the evaporation, the film homogeneity,
the electrical properties, all rely heavily on ink formulation and adjustment. So that it is also true
that one ink formulation would probably not fit all applications. The most widely used material is
silver nanoparticles dispersed in an appropriate carrier which allows for proper ink ejection control.
The study consists of researches such as: the solvent compatibility with the nanoparticles, the
choice of a suitable formulation for the nanoparticle carrier and its dynamic properties.
The silver nanoparticles ink is used to produce the designed anttena on different polymer
films, especially PET and PVC materials as they are standard materials for antenae in RFID tags.
Flexible RFID tags are manufactured by a low cost technique at LNT. This technique involves
inkjet printing of a silver nanoparticle based ink on a functional substrate material to create the
seed layer, the following step is then to complete the antenna by further depositing copper on top
of the silver pattern with conventional electrodeposition to obtain the desired thickness and
conductivity of antenna structures (Fig.1).

(a) (b)
Fig.1. a) Silver nanoparticles ink fabricated at LNT, b) Antenna for RFID tag fabricated at LNT using inkjet
printing technology

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In an effort to bring down the cost of conductive inkjet printing, LNT also developed a
copper nanoparticles ink. This material is ideal but obtaining an ink with it faces the difficulty
because of its rapid oxidation in ambient atmosphere. Therefore, studies are underway to control
the surface of nanoparticles in order to reach a low resistivity of the final thin film while keeping
the advantage of low cost of this material.
The inkjet process bears following advantages in the microfabrication techniques: the design
can directly be transformed into a bitmap image for printing; it was verified that direct printing
onto clean untreated substrate leads to good quality pattern and no other post treatment than oven
curing is needed to obtain a stable pattern on substrate, for which it was verified a good adhesion
by scotch tape test.

References:
1. Tseng H Y and Subramanian V 2011. All inkjet­printed, fully self­aligned transistors for low­cost
circuit applications, Organic Electronics 12 249­256.
2. Miettinena J, Pekkanena V, Kaijaa K, Mansikkamaki P, Mantysalo J, et al 2008. Inkjet printed
System­in­Package design and manufacturing, Microelectronics Journal 39 1740­1750.
3. Kim D, Jeong S, Lee S, Park B K and Moon J 2007. Organic thin film transistor using silver electrodes
by the ink­jet printing technology, Thin Solid Films 515 7692­7696.
4. Sridhar A, Dijk D J V and Akkerman R 2009. Inkjet printing and adhesion characterisation of
conductive tracks on a commercial printed circuit board material, Thin Solid Films 517 4633­4637.
5. Pranonsatit S, Sritanavut P and Worasawate D 2009. RFID Tag Antenna Utilizing Ink­jet Printing
Technology, International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation 883­886.
6. Thi My Dung Dang, Thi Tuyet Thu Le, Eric Fribourg­Blanc and Mau Chien Dang. The influence of
solvents and surfactants on the preparation of copper nanoparticles by a chemical reduction method,
Advances in Natural Science: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2 (2011) 025004.
7. Thi My Dung Dang, Thi Tuyet Thu Le, Eric Fribourg­Blanc, and Mau Chien Dang. Synthesis and
optical properties of copper nanoparticles prepared by a chemical reduction method, 2011, Adv. Nat.
Sci: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2 015009.
8. Thi My Dung Dang, Thi Thu Tuyet Le, Eric Fribourg­Blanc and Mau Chien Dang. Influence of
surfactant on the preparation of silver nanoparticles by polyol method, 2012, Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci.
Nanotechnol. 3 035004.

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(CODE: NMD9-I23)

NOVEL ELECTRODES BASED ON ONE DIMENSIONAL NANOSTRUCTURED

MATERIALS FOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES

Soonil Lee
Division of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon 443­749 KOREA

ABSTRACT

Transparent conducting electrodes (TCEs) that provide electrical contact to active and/or
functional layers for current supply or extraction while allowing light transmission are an essential
component for optoelectronic devices. Most of commercial or research­stage organic and hybrid
optoelectronic devices have utilized TCEs that are made of metal oxides such as indium tin oxide
(ITO) or fluorinated tin oxide (FTO). However, such metal­oxide TCEs are not compatible with
flexible optoelectronic devices on plastic substrates because of their intrinsic weakness, such as
brittleness and high deposition temperature. For example, the sheet resistance of metal oxide films
increases substantially with a slight deformation, and metal oxide films crack easily when bent to a
small radius of curvature to cause device failure in the end. Moreover, the high processing
temperatures to form good quality TCEs, which can induce serious damage to underlying organic
layers, make metal oxide films inappropriate to use as a top transparent electrode for organic
devices.
On the contrary, novel TCEs based on one­dimensional nanostructured materials such as
carbon nantotubes (CNTs) and Ag nanowires (AgNWs) are ideal to fabricate flexible
optoelectronic devices. The common feature of CNT and AgNW TCEs is the network formation
of long CNTs and AgNWs. Because of their superior electrical conductivity and high aspect ratio,
conductive percolation path can be easily formed without excessive loading of CNT or AgNW
constituents. Moreover, the network morphology of CNTs and AgNWs with nano­scale holes is
favorable for high light transmission. Another advantage of CNT and AgNW TCEs is their
compatibility with solution processes. As long as, CNTs and AgNWs are well dispersed in
judicially selected solvents, inexpensive solution­based techniques such as spin­ or spray­coating
can be used to fabricate CNT and AgNW TCEs. However, the use of CNT and AgNW TCEs
requires some process modification in organic device fabrication because of fundamental
difference in their physical and chemical characteristics compared to conventional metal oxide
CTEs.
In this presentation, we are going to report successful fabrication of CNT and AgNW TCEs
and the application of such TCEs for organic optoelectronic devices. Our spin­coated transparent
conducting CNT and AgNW films typically show high figure of merit (FOM) values; FOM
increases as the films become more transparent and/or less resistive. The FOM of our AgNW film
is as high as 360±30, which is much higher than the values we can find in the literature, whilst that
for CNT film is one order of magnitude smaller. Both organic light­emitting diodes (OLEDs) and
organic solar cells (OSCs), which show comparable performance with ITO­electrode devices,
have been fabricated based on CNT and AgNW TCEs. For example, the BHJ (bulk
hetero­junction) organic solar cells based on AgNW and CNT TCEs exhibit the power conversion
efficiency of 2.9% and 2.5%, respectively. In the case of OLEDs based on CNT TCEs, we
measure the maxima of luminance and luminous efficiency as 8400 cd/m2 and 2.8 cd/A,
respectively.

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(CODE: NMD9-I24)

IMPROVED METHOD FOR FABRICATING ELECTRODES OF ORGANIC

LIGHT-EMITTING FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS

Takeshi Yamao, Yoshihide Fukaya, and Shu Hotta

Kyoto Institute of Technology; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Organic light­emitting field­effect transistors (OLEFETs) are attracting attention due to

their multifunctionality including light emission and current modulation [1]. So far, we have
developed the device operation method [2] and the device configuration [3­5] in order to improve
the carrier injection of OLEFETs, which leads to intense emissions. As one of those, we fabricated
heterogeneous source and drain electrodes by choosing suitable metals for injection of each
electron or hole. Thus far, we put a tungsten wire (10−50 m in diameter) on the emitting layer as
an evaporation mask, and deposited several different metals from the different positions on the
layer across from the wire [5]. With the exception of the portions of the emitting layer close to the
wire, the source and drain electrodes included the all deposited metals [5].
In the present studies, we improved the electrode fabrication method. Each electrode
(source or drain) was formed by the materials suitable for injecting either electrons or holes.
Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the device. The emitting layer was composed of an organic
semiconductor crystal. Figure 2 shows the FET output characteristics of the device. At the gate
voltages of −60 to −30 V the device indicated hole conduction. The hole mobility estimated in the
saturation region was 710−4 cm2/Vs. At the gate voltages around −10 to 10 V, the electron
current appeared to flow through the device. This ambipolar nature may well be relevant to the
present fabrication method.

n­type organic thin film

Au MgAg Gate voltage –60 V
–0.2
Drain current (A)

: –30 V
Ag
p­type : –20 V
organic : –10 V
: 0V –50 V
crystal –0.1
PMMA 10 V
–40 V
SiO2
0
Si 0 –20 –40 –60
Drain­source voltage (V)

Fig.1. Schematic diagram of the OLEFET Fig.2. Output characteristics of the device
with electrodes formed by materials having the structure indicated in Figure 1.
suitable for injecting each electron or hole.
References:
1. Cicoira F and Santato C 2007 Adv. Funct. Mater. 17 3421.
2. Yamao T, Shimizu Y, Terasaki K and Hotta S 2008 Adv. Mater. 20 4109.
3. Yamao T, Sakurai Y, Terasaki K, Shimizu Y, Jinnai H and Hotta S 2010 Adv. Mater. 22 3708.
4. Kajiwara K, Terasaki K, Yamao T and Hotta S 2011 Adv. Funct. Mater. 21 2854.
5. Okada A, Fukaya Y, Hotta S and Yamao T 2012 Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 51 04DK07.

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(CODE: NMD10-I25)

PHYSICS AND APPLICATIONS OF CURRENT-INDUCED DOMAIN WALL MOTION

IN MAGNETIC NANO-WIRES

Teruo Ono
Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Japan; Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Electrical displacement of a domain wall (DW) is a prospective method for information

processing in new type of magnetic non­volatile memories and logic devices[1­4]. Such novel
spintronic devices require a low DW drive current and a high DW de­pinning field for stable
information retention. We show that Co/Ni multilayer with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy is a
promising material that satisfies these requirements. An electric current can drive a DW in one
direction regardless of the polarity of a magnetic field in a Co/Ni nano­wire with perpendicular
magnetization, i.e., the current can drive a DW against a magnetic field. Furthermore, both the
DW velocity and the threshold current density for the DW motion show almost no dependence on
the external magnetic field. These counter­intuitive behaviors can be interpreted as the
consequence that the intrinsic pinning mechanism determines the threshold current, and the
adiabatic spin torque dominates the DW motion in this system [5­10]. The established
field­insensitivity of the electrical DW motion is promising for future spintronics applications
based on the DW motion.
This work was partly supported by a Grant­in­Aid for Scientific Research (S) and "Funding
program for world­leading innovative R & D on science and technology" (FIRST program) from
the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.

References:
1. Yamaguchi et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 92 (2004) 077205.
2. S. S. P. Parkin et al., Science 320 (2008) 190.
3. D. A. Allwood et al., Science 309 (2005) 1688.
4. S. Fukami et al., 2009 symposium on VLSI technology. Digest Tech. Pap. 230 (2009).
5. T. Koyama et al., Nature Materials, 10 (2011) 194.
6. T. Koyama et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 98 (2011) 192509.
7. K. Ueda et al., Appl. Phys. Express 4 (2011) 063003.
8. D. Chiba et al., Appl. Phys. Express 3 (2010) 073004.
9. H. Tanigawa et al., Appl. Phys. Express 2 (2009) 053002.
10. T. Koyama et al., Appl. Phys. Express 1 (2008) 101303.

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(CODE: NMD10-I26)

NON-DESTRUCTIVE MAGNETIC NANO-PATTERNING BY LOW ENERGY PROTON

IRRADIATION

Sanghoon Kim, Soogil Lee, Jungho Ko, Jangyup Son, Minseok Kim, and Jongill Hong
Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 120­749, Republic of Korea
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nano­patterning is essential for exploring fundamental science and next­generation devices

which can serve in electronic, optical and magnetic applications [1]. Ion irradiation with high
energies has succeeded at nano­patterning ferromagnetic films by destroying the structure of
layers or interfaces. However, it suffers from unavoidable side effects such as physical damage and
unwanted additional defects. An added problem is that ferromagnetic nanostructures patterned by
ion irradiation often interfere with un­patterned regions through exchange interaction, which
results in loss of control over magnetization switching.
Here, we demonstrate that proton irradiation at low energy can pattern an array of 100
nm­wide single ferromagnetic domains without exchange interaction by reducing an oxidic
paramagnetic [Co3O4/Pd]10 to a metallic ferromagnetic [Co/Pd]10 superlattice with the smallest
possible impact on structures, which differs from previous irradiation techniques in being creative
rather than destructive [2]. The thus created interfacial structure between sub­nm thick layers is
physically and chemically intact enough for the superlattice to create “perpendicular magnetic
anisotropy” stronger than that of an as­deposited metallic [Co/Pd]10 superlattice. Our novel
approach of a non­destructive ion­irradiation method provides a powerful way to achieve
nano­patterning and to design new nano­devices for applications composed of complex systems
where reduced metals or interfaces are essential.

References:
1. C. Chappert et al. Science 280, 1919 (1998)
2. S. Kim et al. Nature Nanotech., in press, doi:10.1038/nnano.2012.125 (2012)

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(CODE: NMD10-I27)

NON-LOCAL SPIN TRANSPORT IN LATERAL SPIN VALVES

S. Kasai1, Y-K Takahashi1, S. Hirayama2, S. Mitani1, K. Hono3

1
Magnetic Materials Unit, NIMS, Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305­0047, Japan
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Spintronics devices utilize both the charge and spin degrees of freedom of conduction
electrons. The flow of spins, namely, spin current, is one of the important concepts in spintronics,
that is due to the non­uniform spatial spin accumulation and diffusion. The study on the spin
current offers new physical insights, because the conservation law is not valid for the spin current
in contrast to the charge current. It is also important for technical application including the
memory, storage and logic deveics based on spintronics. Now various demonstrations have been
perfomed for generating, manipulating, and detecting the spin curernts. Here we review our
experiments on non­local transport in laterally expanded spin valves.
(a)

I NM V
(b)

FM1 FM2

2m

Fig. 1. (a) A SEM photograph of the device. (b) Non-local output as a function of the magnetic field.

Figure 1(a) shows the SEM photograph of our lateral spin valve, which consists of two
ferromagnetic wires connected with one non­magnetic wire. When an current I was applied at one
of the ferromagnetic/non­magnetic contact, the voltage V appears at another
ferromagnetic/non­magnetic contact, even though no charge current flows in the latter contact.
This non­local output is due to the spin accumulation inside the non­magnetic wire by injecting the
spin­polarized current. The output (V/I) depends on the relative magneitzation direction of two
ferromagnetic wires, as shown in Fig.1(b).In conventional ferromagnetic (Fe20Ni80)/non­magnetic
(Cu) devices, the output is around 3 m at room temperature. Replacing the ferromagnetic metal
with the Co2Fe(Ga0.5Ge0.5) Heusler alloy, the output reached over 10 m at room temperature
and 40 m at low temperatures. The drastical improvement of output can be attributed to the
half­metalic property of Heusler alloys. The findings will open a way for new application of the
lateral spin valves.
Acknowledgments: This work was supported in part by JST PREST.
References
1. Y. K. Takahashi, S. Kasai, S. Hirayama, S. Mitani and K. Hono, APL 100, 052405 (2012).

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(CODE: NMD11-I28)

SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY OF GRAPHENE

Ya-Hong Xie
Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of California Los Angeles
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

There has been a rapid increase in reports on the optoelectronic properties of graphene with
potential applications ranging from data communication to biology. We report the result of Raman
spectra from a graphene – plasmonic structure composite from which an enhancement factor of up
to 107 is observed. We present the dependence of the various peaks of graphene Raman on the
wavelength and polarization of the excitation light. Our results indicate cooperative behaviors of
graphene with the particular plasmonic surface and also a potentially new origin of graphene
D­peak in the absence of broken carbon bonds. Such graphene – plasmonic structure promises
new biological applications.

(CODE: NMD11-I29)

NEUTRON SCATTERING AS A TOOL FOR STUDYING LAYERED

NANOSTRUCTURES.

A.V.Belushkin
Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, JINR, Dubna, Russian Federation

ABSTRACT

In this review the neutron specular and off­specular reflection as well as grazing incidence
small­angle scattering are reviewed. The basic principles of the methods are described and some
examples of their application are presented. A comprehensive literature already exists on this
subject. Therefore, the accent is made on the illustration of the advantages of neutron methods in
solving specific questions and on the complementary use of neutron and synchrotron radiation
techniques.

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(CODE: NMD11-I30)

RAMAN SCATTERING OF 2D MATERIALS

Ting YU (于霆)1,2,3
1
Division of Physics and Applied, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological
University, Singapore 637371
2
Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117542
3
Graphene Research Centre, Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117542,
Singapore

ABSTRACT

Motivated by the Noble Winner material: graphene, two­dimensional (2D) materials become
the focus of current Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. In this talk, I will report our recent works
on Raman scattering study of 2D materials such as graphene, MoS2 and WSe2. In detail: the
in­plane and out­of­plane arrangement of carbons in graphene layers are identified by both Raman
and HRTEM with atomic resolution; the structure evolution of molecules anchored on the surface
of graphene is studied by Raman; the behavior of Dirac Fermions of graphene in a magnetic field is
probed; the determination of number of layers of MoS2 and the strain effects on MoS2 are also
discussed. The results presented here are highly relevant to the fundamental and applications of
graphene and other 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD).

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(CODE: NMD12-I31)

DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYMER MEMS DEVICES FABRICATED BY

THERMAL IMPRINTING PROCESS.

Susumu Sugiyama1 and Satoshi Amaya2

1
Ritsumeikan­Global Innovation Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan;
Email: [email protected]
2
TOWA Corporation, Kyoto, Japan;

ABSTRACT

This paper presents the development on polymer MEMS fabricated by sustainable

production system and dynamic characteristics of these devices which will serve as basic
functional parts of industry in the near future.
Polymer materials have several advantages against silicon, such as lower fabrication cost and
many variety properties, e.g. transparency, biocompatibility, biodegradability, softness and high
thermal expansion. A production process for the polymer MEMS utilizing these advantage
properties has been developed using thermal imprinting. Polymer MEMS structures with minimum
size of 2 um were formed on a PMMA plate with a silicon mold. The PMMA layer that remained
after thermal imprinting was removed by polishing to release the movable parts. The device
structures were coated with a gold layer for electrodes.
An electrostatic comb­drive torsion micro mirror, an electro thermal micro actuator and a
micro accelerometer were successfully fabricated using the proposed process. The fabricated
polymer MEMS devices were demonstrated larger moving displacement, higher sensitivity
compared with the same structure of silicon. Dynamic characteristics were also investigated as an
important for mechanical functional devices. Figure 1 and Fig. 2 shows SEM image of PMMA
torsion mirror device with comb actuator and frequency characteristics measured in the
atmospheric environment. The measured resonant frequency is about 3.3 kHz, i.e. it is very close
to the simulation result of 3.2 kHz [1]. Figure 3 and Fig. 4 shows SEM image of PMMA
capacitive micro accelerometer and frequency characteristics measured at room temperature. The
measured resonant frequency is about 670Hz, it was close with the simulation result of 720Hz [2].
We have confirmed that the proposed process and the polymer MEMS devices as
mechanical functional devices are promising as an environmental friendly and sustainable
production technology for industry in the near future.

Fig. 1. SEM image of PMMA torsion mirror device Fig. 2. Frequency characteristics of PMMA torsion
mirror device

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Fig. 3. SEM image of PMMA micro accelerometer Fig. 4. Frequency characteristics of PMMA micro
accelerometer
References:
1. S. Amaya, et al., Proc. 28thSensor Symposium on Sensors, Micromachines, and Applied Systems,
2010, pp. 565­568.
2. Satoshi Amaya, et al., Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 21 (2011) 065032 (7pp).

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(CODE: NMD12-I32)

FACILE FABRICATION OF CARBON NANOTUBE DEVICES ON VARIOUS

SUBSTRATES

Quy Nguyen Thanh, Huiseong Jeong, Jinwoong Kim, Y. H. Ahn, Soonil Lee, and Ji-Yong Park
Department of Physics and Division of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea Email:
[email protected]

ABSTRACT

So far, most nanoelectronic devices have been fabricated on rigid, flat, and smooth
substrates such as Si/SiO2 since well­developed semiconducting nanofabrication processes are
typically utilized for such devices. However, there have been growing interests in nanoelectronic
devices on nonconventional substrates such as soft plastic or non­planar ones for possible
applications in flexible, foldable, or implantable electronics. For these future applications, it is
essential to establish fabrication processes for devices on diverse substrates.
In this contribution, we report that nanoelectronic devices based on carbon nanotubes
(CNTs) can be prepared on various non­conventional substrates such as non­planar or soft
substrates by a simple, yet versatile transfer printing (cut & paste) method. Whole device
structures, which are first fabricated on Si/SiO2 substrates after CNTs are grown at high
temperature, are released (with SiO2 as a sacrificial layer) and directly printed on the target
substrate with the polymer support as a transfer medium. In this way, harsh growth and fabrication
processes on target substrates can be minimized and exact replica of the original devices can be
prepared on foreign substrates. We demonstrate this technique by transfer printing CNT devices
on cylindrical glass substrate, flexible plastic substrate, glass substrate, photo paper (Figure 1) and
more. We investigated electrical characteristics of transfer­printed devices and compared them
with those of original devices. It was found that the device characteristics of the original devices
are largely preserved when they are transferred to different substrates. We also demonstrate the
same method can be used for transfer printing graphene devices.

Fig.1. Transfer-printed carbon nanotube devices on a glass vial, a plastic substrate, a cover glass, and a photo
paper (clockwise from top left figure).

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES BASED ON CARBON NANOTUBE NETWORK.

Qing Zhang, Pingqi Gao, Jianping Zou, Hong Li, Kang Zhang
NOVITAS, Nanoelectronics Centre of Excellence, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Nanyang Technological University, S1­B2c­20, 639798 Singapore.
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

There have been many reports on carbon nanotube (CNT) based electronic devices in which
an individual CNT or a CNT network was used as the key functional components. Compared with
the devices based on an individual CNT, the devices made from CNT network do not require a
critical process to bridge the CNT to the electrodes and the devices typically have a higher
on­current than the individual CNT devices. In other words, CNT network devices can be
fabricated in a large scale at low cost.
In this talk, we demonstrate complementary inverters, NOR, NAND, OR, AND logic gates
integrated from high performance p­ and n­type SWNT­NET­FETs. Our p­ and n­type FETs
show very good superior electric performances with a typical mobility up to 80 cm2V­1s­1,
subthreshold slope as low as 130 mVdec­1, operating gate voltage less than 4 V, on/off ratio
larger than 104. A ring oscillator constructed from five inverters demonstrates the capability of
driving multistage logic gates. The fabrication processes technique described here is fully
compatible with conventional silicon microelectronic technologies and can be it is applicable to
CVD­grown and suspension­coated SWNT networks as well.

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(CODE: NMD13-I34)

LABEL- FREE ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSORS

Nguyen Hai Binh1, Nguyen Van Chuc1, Nguyen Van Tu1, Nguyen Van Quynh1, Nguyen Le Huy2,
Phan Thi Bich Hoa1, Mai Thi Thu Trang1, Ngo Thi Thanh Tam1, Le Trong Huyen2, Nguyen Tuan
Dung3, Do Phuc Quan4, Nguyen Hoai Nam1, Pham Hong Nam1, Vuong Thi Kim Oanh1, Ha Phuong
Thu1, Vu Dinh Lam1, Nguyen Xuan Phuc1, Phan Ngoc Minh1, Tran Dai Lam1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology;
Email: [email protected]
2
Hanoi University of Science and Technology
3
Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
4
Centre for Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development

ABSTRACT

The development of electrochemical nanobiosensor at Institute of Materials Science,

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, aimed at life science applications including
biomedical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, food safety control was reviewed in this paper.
The paper describes different strategies to design/optimize the overall performance of label
free electrochemical nanobiosensor using MEMS technology and multifunctional nanomaterials.
Multiple transducer configurations such as interdigitated array, intergrated microelectrodes,
microfluidic systems as well as doped nanomaterials like Fe3O4 nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes,
graphene were fabricated and tested. Typically, conducting polymer­multiwalled carbon nanotube
(MWCNT), conducting polymer­graphene or conducting polymer­ nano Fe3O4 were used for
detection of viruses (human papilloma (HPV), human immunodeficiency (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus
(HBV) enzymes (cholesterol, glucose), small molecules (atrazine, aflatoxine, dopamine). The most
significant advantage of this transducer configuration consists of reagentless (label­free) and
multiplex detection on well conducting microelectrodes. For each type of detection (virus, enzyme,
small molecule), the appropriate measuring methods (cyclic voltammetry (CV) and square wave
voltammetry (SWV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)) were used to get the highest
sensitivity and specificity.

References:
1. Le Huy Nguyen, Hai Binh Nguyen, Ngoc Thinh Nguyen, Tuan DungNguyen, Dai Lam Tran, Advances
in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 3 (2012) 015004 (5pp)
doi:10.1088/2043­6262/3/1/015004.
2. Hai Binh Nguyen, Van Chuc Nguyen, Van Tu Nguyen, Thi Thanh Tam Ngo, Ngoc Thinh Nguyen, Thi
Thu Huyen Dang, Dai Lam Tran, Phuc Quan Do, Xuan Nghia Nguyen, Xuan Phuc Nguyen, Hong
Khoi Phan, Ngoc Minh Phan, Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 3
(2012) 025011 doi:10.1088/2043­6262/3/2/025011.
3. Q.D. Zhang, G. March, V. Noel, B. Piro, S. Reisberg, L.D. Tran, L.V. Hai, E. Abadia, P.E. Nielsen, C.
Sola, M.C. Pham, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 32, 1, 2012, pp.163­168.
4. Lam Dai Tran, Dzung Tuan Nguyen, Binh Hai Nguyen, Quan Phuc Do, Huy Le Nguyen, Talanta, 85,
3, 2011, pp.1560­1565.
5. Do Phuc Quan, Do Phuc Tuyen, Tran Dai Lam, Phan Thi Ngoc Tram, Nguyen Hai Binh, Pham Hung
Viet, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 88, 2, 2011, pp.764­770.

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(CODE: NMD13-I35)

DIFFERENT STRATEGIES TO CONTROLLING THE CONDUCTIVE JUNCTION GAP

WITH POLYSACCHARIDE IN CARBON NANOTUBES QUANTUM RESISTIVE
VAPOUR SENSOR

J. F. Feller, M. Castro, B. Kumar

LIMATB­UBS, European University of Brittany
Christiaan Huygens research center
Saint­Maudé street, F56321 Lorient Cedex, FRANCE

ABSTRACT

The sensitivity of quantum resistive vapours sensors depends exponentially on the average
gap between two conductive nanofillers at conductive junctions. The influence of this parameter
on the chemo­resistive properties of polysaccharide ­ carbon nanotube (CNT), has been
investigated by modifying the processing conditions used to build hierarchically
structured Conductive Polymer bio­nanoComposite (CPC) transducers. Several sensors assembled
via spray layer by layer (sLbL) deposition: among which multiwall carbon nanotube (CNT),
chitosan functionalized CNT (Chit­f­CNT) and amylose functionalized CNT (Am­f­CNT),
were deposited onto interdigitated electrodes and submitted to a typical set of volatile organic
compounds (VOC). Three model conducting architectures have been derived from these CPC in
which CNT/CNT junctions were respectively: in close contact (small gap), random contact
(distribution of gap) and constant gap (controlled by polysaccharide chains conformation).
The different CPC morphologies have been visualized by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and UV
spectroscopy. The results of vapour sensing are confirming the interest of controlling the gap
between CNT in the design of CPC transducers. Moreover it was shown a strong affinity
of polysaccharide based sensors for water (and to a lesser extend to other polar vapours such as
alcohols). It was taken benefit from this property to enhance the discrimination ability
towards water vapour of a set of sensors assembled into an e­nose whose signals were treated by
principal component analysis (PCA) algorithm.

Keywords: Conductive Polymer bio­nanoComposites (CPC); Chitosan; Amylose; Starch; Carbon

nanotubes (CNT); VOC resistive sensor; AFM; Quantum gap; chains confirmation;

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(CODE: NMD2-O1)

FABRICATION OF SILVER NANOWIRES THROUGH

PHOTOREDUCTION METHOD

Yu-Hsuan Lin, Kun-Tso Chen, and Jeng-Rong Ho

Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University,
Chia­Yi 621, Taiwan, R.O.C, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Silver nanowires have been demonstrated with potential application in many fields, such as
infrared polarizers, surface plasmon resonators, surface­enhanced Ramman scattering, gas sensors,
and nanoelectronics. Among the many proposed fabrication approaches, anodic­aluminum­oxide
(AAO) template based method has received extensive attention because this template has regular
uniform cylindrical holes with high aspect ratio and the pore diameters and density in it could also
be fabricated in a very wide range. This study reports on a new photoreduction approach for
growing dense and continuous silver nanowires from an AAO template. The silver nitrate
(AgNO3) aqueous solution is dropped onto the surface of the porous AAO membrane. It then
infiltrated and filled the pores by capillary attraction. Solid silver nitrate film in the AAO pores is
formed by drying the solution naturally in the ambient environment. Silver nanoparticles are first
reduced and then are merged to form nanowires in the AAO pores by the light irradiation from an
ArF laser. The morphology and composition of the grown nanostructures are characterized and
the detailed photochemical growth mechanism is addressed. This method is demonstrated to be a
rapid and low­cost approach and it takes the advantage from growing nanowires in the ambient
environment and at room temperature.

Fig. 1. FE-SEM images of formed silver nanowires

References:
1. D. Drury, S. Chaure, M. Kroll, V. Nicolosi, N. Chaure, and W. J. Blau, Chem. Mater., 19, 4252­4258
(2007).
2. Z. A. Hu, T. Xu., R. J. Liu, and H. L. Li, Mater. Sci. Eng. A., 371, 236 ­240 (2004).
3. G. Malandrino, S. T. Finocchiaro, and I. L. Fragala, J. Mater. Chem., 14, 2726­2728 (2004).
4. R. Yang, C. Sui, J. Grong, and L. Qu, Mater. Lett., 61, 900­903 (2007).
5. W. C. Zhang, X. L. Wu, H. T. Chen, Y. J. Gao, J. Zhu, G. S. Huang, and P. K. Chu, Acta. Mater., 56,
2508­2513 (2008)

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(CODE: NMD3-O2)

EDGE-DEPENDENT TRANSPORT PROPERTIES IN GRAPHENE

Hidenori Goto, Eri Uesugi, Ritsuko Eguchi, Akihiko Fujiwara1, and Yoshihiro Kubozono
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University, Japan
1SPring­8/JASRI, Japan; Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Graphene, a single atomic layer of graphite, has two kinds of boundaries depending on their
orientations; armchair and zigzag edges. According to the tight­binding theory [1], the armchair edges
has no carriers at the charge neutrality point as well as bulk graphene, while the zigzag edges has
singular density of states originating from a flat band localized at the edges. The difference between
two kinds of edges has been studied by scanning tunneling spectroscopy [2], transmission electron
microscopy [3], and Raman spectroscopy [4]. But the edge­dependent transport properties have not yet
been observed. To clarify the edge transport in graphene is of crucial importance in view of
fundamental research and practical application, because the flat band at the zigzag edge leads to exotic
phenomena such as spin polarization. In this report, we study the edge­dependent transport properties
by applying the side gate voltage Vsg to graphene field­effect transistors (FETs) with ionic liquid. As
shown in Fig. 1, we prepared two­terminal graphene FETs coated with photoresist except one side of
the edge. On this device, we placed a droplet of ionic liquid (BMIM[PF6]) and applied Vsg. An electric
double layer (EDL) formed at the ionic liquid/graphene edge interface works as a side­gate dielectric.
Since the EDL thickness is as thin as 1 nm, we can selectively control the electronic state at the
nanometer­sized region from the edge. Some devices showed the conductance peak at the neutrality
point (Fig. 2), which suggested the peak of density of states. To relate the transport property with the
edge geometry, we carried out Raman spectroscopic mapping. The presence (absence) of D peak at
1350 cm­1 corresponds to the armchair(zigzag) edge[4]. Raman mapping with the spatial resolution of
1 μm correlated the conductance peak with zigzag edge. Thus, the conductance peak originates from
the flat band localized at zigzag edges. This is the first experimental proof of the edge­dependent
transport in graphene. Our EDL side gate technique opens future possibilities to study the one
dimensional transport along the edge and to develop the edge­functional graphene devices.

Fig. 1 (Left) Schematic view of the device.

Fig.2 (Right) Side gate voltage dependence of the
conductance. The conductance peak is indicated by a
dashed line for clarity.

References
1. M. Fujita et al., J. Phys. Soc. Jpn. 65, 1920 (1996).
2. Y. Kobayashi et al., Phys. Rev. B 71,193406 (2005).
3. Ç. Ö. Girit et al., Science 323, 1705 (2009).
4. C. Casiraghi et al., Nano Lett. 9, 1433 (2009).

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(CODE: NMD4-O3)

SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURE OF FE BASED METAL AND OXIDE

NANOPARTICLES BY POLYOL METHOD FOR POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS IN
CATALYSIS, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE

Nguyen Viet Long, Masashi Kitazaki, Satoshi Yoshida, Cao Minh Thi, Dang Mau Chien,
Masayuki Nogami, Michitaka Ohtaki
Department of Molecular and Material Sciences, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences,
Kyushu University,
Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Ho Chi Minh Vietnam National University,
Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this research, the controlled syntheses of Fe based metal and oxide nanoparticles with
large size by polyol method are presented. Here, Fe nanoparticles showed the large size in the
ranges from 1000 nm to 5000 nm. In addition, the appearance and formation of the prepared
polyhedral and large nanoparticles were found in our experimental observation. Importantly, very
high stability and durability of Fe based metal and oxide nanoparticles were observed in ethylene
glycol. Finally, Fe based metal and oxide nanoparticles are shortly discussed in various potential
applications in catalysis, biology, and medicine.

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(CODE: NMD5-O4)

THE ENHANCEMENT ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MICROPLASMA

DEVICES BY USING A CATHODE MATERIALS CONTAINING DIAMOND COATED
SI NANOSTRUCTURE

I-Nan Lin1, Shiu-Cheng Lou2, Chulung Chen2, and Huang-Chin Cheng1

1
Department of Physics, Tamkang University, Tamsui, New Taipei, 251 Taiwan, R.O.C.;
2
Department of Electro­Optical Engineering, Yuan­Ze University, Chung­Li 32003, Taiwan, R.O.C
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The characteristics of the microplasma were observed to be markedly enhanced due to the
coating of the diamond films on Si­nanostructure as cathode materials. The Si­nanostructure were
fabricated using self­galvanic etching process, followed by coating the diamond films using a
microwave plasma enhanced CVD process. The characteristics of the microplasma deivces were
closely correlated with the electron field emission properties of the diamond films. The two­step
processed diamond films, which posseses duplex granular structure, showed the best EFE
properties (E0=4.0 V/・m, Je=380 A/cm2 at 6.4 V/・m applied field) and resulted in the best
performance for the microplasma devices. The plasma can be triggered at a lower threshold field,
attaining larger plasma current. In contrast, the microplasma deivces made of ultrananocrystalline
(UNCD) diamond nanotips required larger field to turn on the EFE process and, thereafter,
needed larger field to trigger the plasma. The superior EFE properties and the microlasma devices
coated with the two­step processed diamond films, as compared with the devices coated with
the equi­axed UNCD films, is ascribed to the unique granular structure of these two­step
processed diamond films. Nevertheless, the performance of the diamond film coated microplasma
devices performed markedly better thant the none­coated ones, regardledd of the characteristics of
the diamond films. The detailed mechanism will be discussed based on the microstructural
investigation by transmission electron microscopy.

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(CODE: NMD6-O5)

NANO-SIZED CuO/TiO2 PHOTOCATALYSTS

Nguyen Thi Hiep, Nguyen Thu Loan, Ung Thi Dieu Thuy, Nguyen Quang Liem
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The high quality CuO and CuO/TiO2 nanocrystals were synthesized via the hydrolysis of titanium
isopropoxide (TIP) on the surface of CuO nanoparticles. The characteristics of synthesized nanocrystals
were systematically studied by using different appropriate techniques: the morphology by using
scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the crystalline structure by X­ray powder diffraction (XRD), and
the photocatalytic activity by measuring the photodegradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) under visible
light irradiation. The structure, shape and size of CuO and CuO/TiO2 nanocrystals could be tuned by
changing various technological parameters: (i) the reaction/growth time (from several minutes to
several hour), (ii) temperature (from room temperature to 90 oC), and (iii) the molar ratios and the
initial concentration of the precursors.The results show that the reaction temperature played an
important role in controlling the morphology, size and photocatalytic activity of both CuO and
CuO/TiO2 nanocrystals. With increasing the reaction temperature, nano­CuO evolved from spherical
shaped particles to become hollow spheres. By shelling the large bandgap TiO2 layers on CuO
nanocrystals the core/shell structure is expected to be resistant to the photocorrosion of narrow bandgap
CuO core nanocrystals. As­prepared Cu­based nanocrystals showed the good photocatalytic activity
under visible light irradiation, indicating their potential application in depollution technologies.

(CODE: NMD7-O6)

LARGE PHOTORESPONSE FROM GRAPHENE-METAL HYBRID STRUCTURES

Chih-Han Yen1 , Po-Shin Lin2 , Mario Hofmann3 , and Ya-Ping Hsieh4
1,2,4
Graduate of Institute of Opto­Mechatronics, National Chung Cheng University, Advanced Institute of
manufacturing with High­TECH innovations, Chiayi, ROC.
3
Department of Material Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, ROC

ABSTRACT

In the last few years graphene has become an important material in many application areas due to
its unique properties such as transparency, high thermal conductivity, great mechanical resistance and
excellent electronic conduction. To fulfill the requirements from industrial applications, a scalable
production method is needed. Common fabrication methods rely on the chemical exfoliation of graphite
which typically requires many complicated process steps including oxidation of graphite and high
temperature reduction. Here we demonstrate a simple,low cost and fast electrochemical method to
exfoliate graphite. The graphite electrode can be electrochemically charged and expanded in an aqueous
electrolyte. The electrochemical exfoliation process shows advantages of scalability, and minimal use of
etching chemicals. Through in­situ analysis we improved our understanding of the occurring processes
and could increase the exfoliation yield and efficiency of producing highly conductive, few layer
graphene flakes. The electrical properties of films prepared from electrochemically exfoliated graphene
show superior characteristics compared to commonly used reduced graphene oxide films. .This solution
based method can help improve the commercial application of graphene as conductive films, battery
electrodes or transparent electrodes.

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(CODE: NMD8-O7)

EFFECT OF THE CHARGE COLLECTION ELECTRODE ON THE ELECTRON

TRANSPORT AND ELECTRON COLLECTION IN DYE-SENSITIZED
NANOCRYSTALLINE TiO2 FILM

Masatoshi Yanagida, Youhei Numata, Liyuan Han

Photovoltaic Materials Research Unit, National Institute.of .Materials Science
YANAGIDA. [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Dye­sensitized solar cells (DSCs) based on nanocrystalline TiO2 films have attracted
considerable attention during the last two decades because they can be manufactured at low cost
[1]. Normal DSCs (N­DSCs) generally consist of a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) glass
electrode, a dye­sensitized nanocrystalline TiO2 film, an electrolyte solution containing an I3–/I–
redox couple, and a counter electrode. Under illumination, electrons are injected from the dye into
TiO2, and the oxidized dye is reduced by I– in the electrolyte solution. The injected electrons are
transported in TiO2 and are collected by the TCO glass, which acts as a charge collection
electrode. The apparent diffusion coefficient D of an electron in a TiO2 film (~10–4 cm2 s–1) is
much smaller than that in bulk crystalline TiO2 (10–2 cm2 s–1)[2]. During transport, an electron in
TiO2 can recombine with the oxidized dye on TiO2 or with I3– in the electrolyte. We need to
reduce the probability of this recombination to improve the solar­energy conversion efficiency.
Here, we report the comparison between a sandwich­type dye­sensitized solar cell
(SW­DSC), in which the TiO2 film is sandwiched between a TCO glass front charge collection
electrode and a sputtered Ti back charge collection electrode, and a normal DSC (N­DSC), which
has no back electrode (Fig. 1). We expected that electrons in the TiO2 film could be efficiently
collected both by a TCO glass and by a back collection electrode.

Fig.1 Scheme of normal-DSC and sandwitch type-DSC

References
1. L. Han, A. Islam, H. Chen, C. Malapaka, B. Chiranjeevi, S. Zhang, X. Yang, M. Yanagida, Energy
Environ. Sci. 5 (2012) 6057.
2. L. Dloczik, O. Ileperuma, I. Lauermann, L. M. Peter, E. A. Ponomarev, G. Redmond, N. J. Shaw, I.
Uhlendorf, J. Phys. Chem. B 101 (1997)10281.

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(CODE: NMD9-O8)

STRUCTURE AND MORPHOLOGY EVOLUTION IN THE SPINEL NANO-SERIES

ZnX2O4, X – Al, Ga, In CONSEQUENCES FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF
UP-CONVERTING PHOSPHORS

R.J. Wiglusz and R. Pazik

Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences,
P.O. Box 1410, 50­950 Wroclaw, Poland, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

ZnX2O4:Yb3+, Er3+ (X – Al3+, Ga3+, In3+) spinel nanoparticles were obtained using a
sol­gel method. The samples were calcined in the 700 to 900 ºC range for 3h. The impact of
calcination temperature on the structural and luminescent properties of the obtained nanomaterials
was studied with X­ray diffraction (XRD); transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and
photoluminescence measurements. XRD analyses demonstrated the powders to be single­phase
spinel nanopowders. An average particle size varied in the range of 5 – 20 nm depending on the
annealing temperature and dopants concentration. It was shown that crystal structure and
morphology evolution in the ZnX2O4 nano­spinels series depended on the size and chemical
properties of the X­metal atom.
The size effects are mostly reflected in the expansion of the cell volume, changes of the cell
parameters as well as shifting and broadening of the Raman bands. Indirectly, size reduction has
also an effect on the luminescence properties through the higher probability of presence of surface
and net defects as well as heterogeneous distribution of the Yb3+ and Er3+ ions caused by high
surface­to­volume ratio.
Green and red up­conversion emissions in the range of 520–570nm (2H11/2, 4S3/2 →
4I15/2) and 640–690nm (4F9/2 → 4I15/2) were observed for ErxYbyZn1­x­yX2O4 (where x =
2%mol and y= 1, 5 10, 15 and 20% mol) nanocrystals. The visible up­conversion mechanism and
temperature dependence of up­conversion emission for Er3+ in ZnX2O4 nanocrystals were
discussed in detail.

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(CODE: NMD10-O9)

SYNTHESIS OF GOLD@IRONCORE@SHELL NANOPARTICLES WITH UNIQUE

ELECTRONIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES

Prerna Singh, Dao Thi Ngoc Anh, Derrick Mott, Shinya Maenosono
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Considerable efforts have been devoted to bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) owing to their enhanced
catalytic properties, surface plasmon resonance features, and magnetic properties. However, materials that
are derived from core­shell particles are of extensive scientific and technological interest, due to their unique
and tailored properties for various applications in materials science [1].Creating heterostructured NPs is an
attractive way to design systems possessing diverse physical and chemical properties. It has recently been
demonstrated that a unique electronic interaction takes place between gold and silver in the core@shell
(Au@Ag) structure[2],which results in enhanced resistance to oxidation for the Ag. Such a phenomenon
allows a greater degree of control in creating highly active NPs with enhanced properties and stability, for
example as biomolecular probes. With the observation of this phenomenon one question is whether Au can
impart novel properties to other metals. For example, would Au@Fe NPs also be oxidation resistant? To
answer this question, we performed a fundamental study to synthesize and fully characterize the electronic
properties of the Au@FeNP system. In addition to the unique electronic properties induced by gold, the iron
is expected to possess unique magnetic properties as well, which have applications in magnetic separation,
MRI contrast agents, targeted drug delivery as well as many others. Au NPs were first synthesized in
aqueous medium via the well­known citrate reduction method. These Au NPs were used as monodispersed
seeds for the further deposition of the Fe shell. The Fe was essentially grown on the surface of the Au NPs
via seed mediated growth to form Au@Fe NPs. The resulting NPs morphology and structural properties
were studied using TEM as well as STEM­HAADF and elemental mapping techniques, revealing a discrete
core@shell structure. Finally, XPS was used to gain a fundamental understanding of how the core@shell
structure impacts the resulting electronic properties for Au and Fe in the NPs. Figure 1 shows the
representative TEM images and UV­Vis spectra for Au
and Au@Fe NPs with a nominal Fe shell thickness of 2
nm. This presentation will discuss how electronic transfer
at the interface of Au and Fe can increase the electron
density within the Fe shell, leading to an enhanced
resistance to oxidation. In addition, the electronic transfer
between Au and Fe impacts the magnetic properties of
these NPs which could be manipulated for applications in
bio­diagnostics or sensing. The magnetic properties of
these NPs were appraised using the SQUID technique.
The results of the study are discussed in terms of the Fig1.(a) TEM image of as-synthesised Au NPs;
synthetic technique, characterization of the resulting (b) TEM image of as-synthesisedAu@Fe NPs; (c)
Au@Fe NPs, as well as the resulting electronic and UV-Vis Spectra of Au NPs(Gray)and Au@Fe
magnetic properties. NPs(Black).
References
1. P. Singh, N.T.B. Thuy, Y. Aoki, D. Mott, S. Maenosono,J. Appl. Phys. 109, 094301 (2011)
2. D.T.N Anh, P. Singh, C. Shankar, D. Mott, S. Maenosono,Appl. Phys. Lett. 99, 073107 (2011)
3. S. Nishimura, D.T.N Anh, D. Mott, K. Ebitani, S. Maenosono,J. Phys. Chem. C 116, 4511(2012)

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(CODE: NMD11-O10)

ELECTROFOLIATION- A NOVEL METHOD FOR PRODUCING GRAPHENE THIN

FILMS

Chia-Wei Fu1 , Mario Hofmann2 , and Ya-Ping Hsieh3

1,3
Graduate of Institute of Opto­Mechatronics, National Chung Cheng University, Advanced Institute of
manufacturing with High­TECH innovations,Chiayi, ROC.
2
Department of Material Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, ROC.
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Many current applications require the conversion of light into electrical signals, such as
cameras, optical interconnects, etc. Graphene, a single atomic layer of carbon, has potential as an
optoelectronic sensor due to its high carrier mobility and low carrier concentration. Because of
its semimetallic band structure, however, graphene's optoelectronic response is limited. Current
approaches to use functionalized graphene oxide can result in higher photocurrent gain but are
hampered by a slow current response.
In this presentation we will introduce a novel, simple approach to produce CVD
graphene­metal hybrid structures. Due to a new sensing mechanism photocurrent response of
100x can be observed, which represents a significant increase over existing graphene based
sensors.The response time constant is significantly lower than previously reports for
metal decorated graphene. Based on the presented detailed study of the mechanism responsible
for this enhanced performance, we suggest novel applications that make the novel graphene­metal
hybrid structures promising for optoelectronic products.

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(CODE: NMD12-O11)

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MWCNTS/ γFe2O3 BY NEW

SOL-GEL METHOD

Nguyen Huu Nieu, Nguyen Dac Thanh, Hoang Xuan Tung, Nguyen Le Thu,
Che Dong Bien, Hoang Manh Su
National Key Laboratory for Polymer and Composite materials – University of Technology ­ National
University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this study, γ­Fe2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) have been synthesized via sol­gel method from
Fe(NO3)3.9H2O. The size of the NPs have been controlled by the use of dodecyl benzene sulfonate
(NaDDBS) and propylene oxide as surfactant and gelation agent, respectively. The NP sizes have
been determined to be about 10­30 nm. These NPs have then been complexed with
surface­carboxylated multi­wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) for the fabrication of
MWCNTs/γFe2O3 hybrids, with different MWCNT­to­γFe2O3 mass ratios from 1:1 to 1:8. The
hybrid materials obtained have been characterized by TEM, SEM and VSM methods.

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FORMATION MECHANISM OF COBALT FERRITE NANOPARTICLES WITH

CONTROLLED MORPHOLOGY, COMPOSITION AND MONODISPERSITY

Le T Lu*1, Nguyen TK Thanh2, Shinya Maennosono3, Nguyen X Phuc4, Nguyen M Cu1

Nguyen Q Chinh1 and David G Fernig5
1
Institute for Tropical Technology (ITT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18
Hoang Quoc Viet – Cau Giay – Hanoi ­ Vietnam. Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of College London (UCL),
Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT.
3
School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,
1­1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa, 923­1292, Japan.
4
Institute of Materials Science (IMS)­VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet­Cau Giay­Hanoi­Vietnam
5
School of Biological Science, University of Liverpool, L69 7ZB UK

ABSTRACT

There is a growning interest in the synthetic technique of nanoparticles which allow to

control the particles’ parameters. This work presents study on the formation mechanism of
magnetic cobalt ferrite nanoparticles with controlled morphology, composition and monodispersity.
Cobalt ferrite nanoparticles are prepared by decomposition of iron and cobalt acetylacetonate
compounds in the presence of OA/OLA surfactants. Their morphology (size and shape),
composition and monodispersity of the nanoparticles are tunable by varying synthetic conditions,
such as, concentration and ratio of surfactants, ratio of precursors and reaction time. Transmission
electron microscopy (TEM), high resolution TEM, SQUID magnetometer, x­ray diffraction,
UV­vis spectroscopy, FTIR and TGA measurements have been used to characterise samples. It
showed that the complexing between surfactants and metal precursors during heating reaction
solution plays an important role in controlling the particles’ morphology.

Fig. 1. Left: evolution of morphology of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles with concentration of surfactants and reaction
time. Right: HRTEM images and FFT patterns of some CoFe2O4 nanoparticles synthesis at high OA/OLA
concentration.

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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MAGNETIC-PLASMONIC

FePt@Ag CORE-SHELL NANOPARTICLES

Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Trinh Thang Thuy, Derrick Michael Mott, Shinya Maenosono
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Plasmonic Ag nanoparticles (NPs) have been intensely studied for biological applications,
such as a marker for cell monitoring in bio­imaging, diagnosis and therapy because they exhibit
localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), resulting in a strong optical extinction at visible and
near­infrared wavelengths. In addition, these plasmonic particles are advantageous over
fluorescent organic dyes and semiconducting NPs in terms of bio­compatibility and flexible
conjugation possibilities with biomolecules. On the other hand, superparamagnetic FePt NPs with
a high saturation magnetization and chemical stability compared to commonly­used
superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIOs) NPs are also a promising candidate for biological
applications, such as magnetic cell separation, site­specific drug delivery and magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI). By combining the plasmonic Ag NPs with magnetic FePt NPs into a single
nanostructure, it will open up new applications that are difficult to achieve from single­component
NPs. These hybrid NPs can be used for the magnetic cell separation under plasmonic imaging
monitoring and for dual mode imaging including MRI and plasmonic imaging, as well as for
Surface Enhancement Raman Scattering (SERS) based sensing where the FePt NPs can be used
for the manipulation and control of interparticle properties by an external magnetic field, creating
hot­spots in SERS.
In this study, we synthesized multifunctional magnetic­plasmonic FePt@Ag core­shell NPs
by using a seed­mediated technique (Fig. 1a). The Ag shell thickness can be controlled by
changing the concentration of Ag precursor. The hybrid materials are highly interesting because
they exhibit both superparamagnetic and plasmonic properties (Fig. 1 b), and the plasmonic
property can be tuned by varying the Ag shell thickness. The synthesized NPs are fully
characterized by a wide range of analytical methods including XRD, HRTEM, HAADF­STEM,
2D Elemental mapping, SQUID, UV/Vis and many others.

Fig. 1. TEM image (a) and UV-Vis spectra (b) of FePt@Ag NPs

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PREPARATION OF COBALT-EMBEDDED SILICA NANOPARTICULATE

ELECTROSPUN FIBERS AND CARBON SYNTHESIS BY ALCOHOL CVD

Koichi Sawada, Shinji Sakai, and Masahito Taya

Division of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Japan.
Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Carbon nanofibrous materials have attracted a lot of attention because of their important
application as electrodes for supercapacitors, lithium ion batteries, sensors, and so on. However,
the preparation of carbon nanofibers possessing desired structure and intermediate diameters of
carbon nanotubes and carbon fibers still remains a great technical challenge1. In this study, we
prepared cobalt­embedded silica fibers consisted of silica nanoparticles and synthesized carbon
in/on the fibers through chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. Cobalt embedded silica fibrous
mats were synthesized through the electrospinning of the mixture of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA),
cobalt chloride and colloidal silica solutions with subsequent removal of PVA by thermal
treatment. The developed fibers and synthesized carbon were characterized by scanning electron
microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Raman spectroscopy.
According to the photograph in Fig. 1A, the watery mats were obtained from the electrospinning
and thermal treatment. The color of the mats was changed into black after catalytic CVD at 800°C
for 3h under a 200 ml/min flow of nitrogen bubbling into methanol as carbon source. The color
change indicated the successful precipitation of carbon in/on the developed fibers. From the SEM
images of the fibers before (Fig. 1C) and after CVD process(Fig. 1D), significant changes were
not observed in their surface morphorogy. So the precipitated carbon should exist in the fibers.
The two peaks at 1330 and 1589 nm in the raman spectrum also indicates the successful
deposition of the carbon in/on the fibers2 (Fig. 2).
Intensity(a.u.)

1000 1200 1400 1600

-1
Ramanshift (cm )

Fig. 1. Photographs and SEM images of the electrospun fibrous Fig.2. Raman spectrum of the
mats from PVA/CoCl2/silica nanoparticles composite solutions electrospun fibrous mats after carbon
before(A, C) and after(B, D) CVD process. deposition by CVD process.

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ZERO BIAS ANOMALY IN NONEQUILIBRIUM TUNNELING DEVICES

Mukunda P Das
Department of Theoretical Physics Research School of Physics and Engineering The Australian National
University Canberra, ACT 0200 Australia; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Tunneling is a quantum mechanical transport in sharp contrast to the metallic transport.

Tunneling takes place when there is a potential barrier between two conducting electrodes. From
the current (I)­Voltage (V) characteristics the dynamical conductance G (= dI/dV) gives a lot of
useful information about the excitations in the tunneling devices. Zero bias anomaly (ZBA) is a
special feature of tunneling physics, which occurs in several physical situations. G (as V  0) is
nonzero, and generally G acquires a peak at V=0. In a driven system under external bias, ZBA can
be highly nontrivial particularly in certain complex tunneling devices (see below).
In this paper we shall begin with a brief history of ZBA, which was witnessed in 1960 for
the first time by Hall et al. Later in 1968 Shen and Rowell discussed ZBA extensively in metal
oxide barrier systems on its dependence of temperature, bias voltage and magnetic field. In 70’s
and 80’s there were intense studies on the tunneling and ZBA due to disorder and interaction
effects. In the next two decades there were variety of experiments on tunneling transport for
mesoscopic systems including mesowires, quantum point contacts and quantum dots. Customarily
ZBA occurred in almost all these systems. Of particular interest by the many­body community is
the Kondo effect, which is shown to have a resonance at zero energy and that can lead to ZBA. In
brief when we examine the expression for tunneling conductance, we need to have nonzero
mid­gap local density at zero bias that is responsible for ZBA.
Very recently a new type of tunneling system is being studied enthusiastically. It is a hybrid
of superconductor and topological insulator nanowire device1­4, sometimes in presence of a small
magnetic field. Mourik et al.1 observe mid­gap states at zero bias voltage, i.e. ZBA in the
tunneling conductance at the superconductor­topological insulator interface edges. Based on
recent theoretical predictions made by Kane and others5, these experiments are now under intense
scrutiny. Plenty of arguments suggest that there is emergence of remarkable new physics that may
establish Majorana fermionic excitations in a condensed matter system6.
We intend to present a critical appraisal of ZBA in a nonequilibrium system and its novel
role in the possible discovery of Majorana bound state.

References:
1. V. Mourik et al., Science 336, 1003 (2012).
2. A. Das et al., arXiv:1205.7073 (2012).
3. J. R. Williams et al., Phys Rev Lett 109, 056803 (2012).
4. M. T. Deng et al., arXiv:1204.4130 (2012).
5. L. Fu and C. L. Kane, Phys Rev Lett 100, 096407 (2008).
6. J. Alicea, arXiv:1202.1293 (2012).

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STEPS TOWARD AN ALL-ELECTRIC SPIN VALVE USING SIDE-GATED

QUANTUM POINT CONTACTS WITH LATERAL SPIN ORBIT COUPLING

R.S. Newrock1, N. Bhandari2, M. Cahay1,2, and S. T. Herbert3

1
Physics Department, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
2
School of Electronics and Computing Systems, University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
3
Department of Physics, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207, USA

ABSTRACT

Spin­based electronics or “spintronics” has been a topic of interest for over two decades.
Electronic devices based on the manipulation of the electron spin are believed to offer the
possibility of very small, non­volatile and ultrafast devices with very low power consumption.
Since the proposal of a Spin Field Effect Transistor (SpinFET) by Datta and Das in 19901,
many attempts have been made to achieve spin injection, detection, and manipulation in
semiconductor materials either by incorporating ferromagnetic materials into device architectures
or by using external magnetic fields. This approach has significant design complexities, partly due
to the influence of stray magnetic fields on device operation. In addition, magnetic electrodes can
have magnetoresistance and spurious Hall voltages that complicate device performance. To date,
there has been no successful report of a working Datta­Das SpinFET.
Over the last few years, we have investigated an all­electric means of manipulating spins,
one that only relies only on electric fields and voltages and not on ferromagnetic materials or
external magnetic fields. We believe we have found a pathway towards this goal, using side­gated
quantum point contacts (QPCs) that rely on lateral spin orbit coupling to create spin polarization.
In this talk we will discuss several aspects of our work, beginning with our finding what we
believe is nearly complete spin­polarization in InAs QPCs by purely electrical means2, our work to
discover the basic mechanisms leading to that situation3 (asymmetric lateral confinement, lateral
spin­orbit coupling, and a strong e­e interaction), our recent work extending the effort to GaAs4
and to dual QPC systems where one QPC acts as a polarizer and the other as an analyzer5.
This work is supported by NSF Awards ECCS 0725404 and 1028483.

References:
1. S. Datta and B. Das, “Electronic analog of the electro optic modulator “Appl. Phys. Lett. 56,
665(1990).
2. P. Debray, S. M. S. Rahman, J. Wan, R. S. Newrock, M. Cahay, A. T. Ngo, S. E. Ulloa, S. T. Herbert,
M. Muhammad, and M. Johnson, “All­electric quantum point contact spin­polarizer“ Nature Nanotech.
4, 759 (2009).
3. J. Wan, M. Cahay, P. Debray, and R. S. Newrock, “Possible origin of the 0.5 plateau in the ballistic
conductance of quantum point contacts“ Phys. Rev. B 80, 155440 (2009).
4. N. Bhandari, P. P. Das, M. Cahay, R. S. Newrock, S. T. Herbert, “Spin Polarization In An
Asymmetrically Biased AlGaAs/GaAs Quantum Point Contact With In­Plane Side Gates” ­ (to be
published in APL).
5. J. Charles, N. Bhandari, J. Wan, M. Cahay, R. S. Newrock, “Tunable All Electrical Spin Polarizer
Using A Quantum Point Contact With Two In­Plane SideGates” (in progress)

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ELECTRIC FIELD CONTROL OF MAGNETISM IN METALS

A. Bernand-Mantel1, L. Herrera-Diez1, L. Ranno1, D. Givord1

A. Marty2, L. Vila2, P. Warin2, S. Auffret3, G. Gaudin3
1
Institut Néel, CNRS/UJF, 25 av. des Martyrs, BP 166, 38042­Grenoble­Cedex 9, France
2
INAC/SP2M/NM, CEA Grenoble, 17 av. des Martyrs, F­38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
3
INAC/SPINTEC, CEA Grenoble, 17 av. des Martyrs, F­38054 Grenoble Cedex 9, France

ABSTRACT

The Electric­field (E) control of the magnetic properties of itinerant ferromagnets opens the
prospects of an alternative to magnetic field or electric current activation to control magnetization.
It has been demonstrated in a variety of field­effect device structures [1–5].
Under an applied voltage of ­1 V applied across the double­layer of an electrolyte, the coercive
field was reduced by ­4.5 % in a 2 nm­thick FePt thin films and increased by 1 % in a FePd film of
the same thickness [1]. This was attributed to changes in the magnetocrystalline anisotropy,
resulting from the 5d (or 4d) band filling under the effect of the electric field in the device, in
semi­quantitative agreement with band structure calculations.
The observation of E­effects in systems incorporating solid­state barriers has required the
preparation of micron­size structures, as defects in millimetre­size structures were invariably found
to degrade the barrier properties. A 2nm­thick FePt film of the same type as above was prepared,
incorporating a 25 nm­thick HfO2 solid­state barrier. In the as­deposited sample, a reduction of
the coercive field by 5 % occurred under a voltage of + 4V, whereas a negativevoltage had almost
no effect. The absence of effect under negative voltage was attributed to charges trapped in the
barrier during the layer deposition, an effect already reportedfor HfO2 barriers. Consistently, the
effect of the applied voltage became symmetric after annealing at a temperature of 200 °C,
sufficient to eliminate the trapped charges. Intriguingly, the sign of the coercive field modification
found with this sample is opposite to the sign found with the sample immersed in an electrolyte.
A thorough study of E­effects was undertaken on a Pt/Co/Al2O3 sample where the oxidation
of the metal/dielectric interface was continuously varied via an Al wedge. Kerr imaging was used
to characterize the E­effect near the in­plane to out­of­plane spin­reorientation transition (SRT)
observed in this sample. The modification of the magnetocrystalline anisotropy under E was
directly demonstrated. Positively charging the interface was found equivalent to oxidizing it. A
control of magnetization processes, both in the domain wall nucleation and propagation regimes
was obtained. Reversal could be blocked in the region submitted to E, whereas it proceeded in the
rest of the film. Such control of magnetization reversal is of major interest for applications in
magnetic storage and logic due to the potentially low power consumption of the devices.

References:
1. M. Weisheit, S. Fähler, A. Marty, Y. Souche, C. Poinsignon, D. Givord, Science 315, 349 (2007)
2. T. Maruyama, Y. Shiota, T. Nozaki, K. Ohta, N. Toda, M. Mizuguchi, A. A. Tulapurkar, T. Shinjo, M.
Shiraishi, S.Mizukami, Y. Ando, Y. Suzuki, Nat. Nano. 4, 158­161 (2009).
3. M. Endo, S. Kanai, S. Ikeda, F. Matsukura, H. Ohno, Appl. Phys. Lett. 96, 212503 (2010).
4. D. Chiba, S. Fukami, K. Shimamura, N. Ishiwata, K. Kobayashi, T. Ohno, Nat. Mater. 10, 853856
(2011)
5. W.­G. Wang, M. Li, S. Hageman, C. L. Chien, Nat. Mater. 11, 64­68 (2012)

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THREE DIMENSIONAL PLASMONICS AND METAMATERIALS FOR LIGHT

MANIPULATION

W. T. Chen1,2, M. L. Tseng1,2, P. C. Wu1,2, C. M. Chang3, B. H. Cheng4, Y.-W. Huang1,2, Y. Z. Ho2, C.

T. Hsiao2, K.-Y. Yang1, C. Y. Liao2, K. S. Chung2, H.-K. Tsai5, S. Sun2,6,
L. Zhou7, G. Y. Guo2,6, V. Fedotov8, N. I. Zheludev8, and D. P. Tsai1,2,9
1
Graduate Institute of Applied Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
2
Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
3
Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
4
Department of Photonics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701 Taiwan
5
Institute of Electro­Optical Science and Technology,
National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106 Taiwan
6
National Center of Theoretical Sciences at Taipei, Physics Division,
National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
7
State Key Laboratory of Surface Physics and Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Photonic Structures
(Ministry of Education), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
8
Optoelectronics Research Centre and Centre for Photonic Metamaterials,
University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
9
Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan

ABSTRACT

Plasmonic metamaterials composited of artificial, subwavelength structures with

extraordinary properties which cannot be found in nature. The development of plasmonic
metamaterials has potentials for new frontier of science including engineering, physics, biology and
chemistry. During the past decade, a number of unique phenomena and applications in plasmonic
metamaterials are investigated, such as negative refractive index and transformation optics,
sub­diffraction­limited imaging and chirality and bionics. Here, we design, fabricate and integrate
both of planar and three dimensional plasmonic metamaterials for more realization on coupling
effects between plasmonic metamaterials and practical applications, such as electromagnetically
induced transparency (EIT) through magnetic interaction, toroidal metamaterials, light
manipulation via nanostructures and meta­surface, and optical hybrid­superlens­hyperlens for
super resolution imaging. For breaking the diffraction limit, the device involving two anisotropic
metamaterial components, an upper planar­superlens and a lower cylindrical­hyperlens with
opposite signs permittivity tensors has been theoretically proposed. Moreover, high throughput of
multilayer structures by laser direct writing (LDW) technology also has been discussed and
reported. LDW technique is a useful method for fabricating plasmonic devices. Until now,
fabricating multilayer metamaterial by the LDW technique has not yet been well developed. Using
the femtosecond laser­induced forward transfer technique, as a kind of LDW, the multilayer
structures can be made with high throughput and efficiency.

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PHOTONIC WIRES: A NOVEL RESOURCE FOR SOLID-STATE QUANTUM OPTICS

Jean-Michel Gérard
Institute for Nanosciences and Cryogeny, CEA Grenoble, FRANCE
Email: jean­[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Over the last 20 years, major efforts have been devoted to the tailoring of the optical
properties of semiconductor emitters using optical microcavities and photonic crystals [1].
We have recently introduced photonic wires as a novel resource for solid­state CQED. I will
review recent studies which demonstrate an excellent control over the spontaneous emission of
InAs quantum dots (QDs) embedded in single­mode GaAs photonic wires.
On the basic side, we have demonstrated a strong inhibition (x 1/16 [2]) of QD SpE in thin
wires (d</2n) and a nearly perfect coupling of the SpE to the guided mode (>0.95 for d~/n) in
circular photonic wires [3]. The polarization of QD SpE can also be tailored by playing with the
shape of the cross section of the photonic wire. For elliptical cross sections, a strong (>90%)
linear polarization oriented along the long axis of the ellipse is observed [4].
A single QD in a photonic wire is thus an attractive system to explore the physics of the
“one­dimensional atom” and build novel quantum optoelectronic devices. Quite amazingly, this
approach has for instance permitted (unlike microcavity­based approaches) to demonstrate jointly
for the first time in a QD single photon source a record­high efficiency (72%) and a high purity of
the single photon emission process (g(2) (0) < 0.01) [5].
This work has been done in close collaboration with J Claudon, J Bleuse, M Munsch, NS
Malik, P Jaffrennou, E. Dupuy (CEA Grenoble), N Gregersen, Y Chen and J Moerk (DTU
Fotonik, Copenhagen), P Lalanne (Institut d’Optique, Palaiseau). We gratefully acknowledge the
support from the French ANR through the CAFE and WIFO projects.

Fig.1: Electron micrograph of a photonic nanowire QD single-photon source

References:
1. J.M. Gérard, Top. Appl. Phys. 90, 269 (2003) (review)
2. J Bleuse et al, Phys. Lett. Lett. 106, 103601 (2011)
3. I Friedler et al, Opt Exp 17, 2095­2110 (2009)
4. M. Munsch et al, Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 077405 (2012)
5. J.Claudon et al, Nature Photon. 4, 174 (2010)

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HYBRID INORGANIC-ORGANIC SPIN ELECTRONICS

Wilfred van der Wiel

NanoElectronics Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnolgy, University of Twente
P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The mutual interaction of localized magnetic moments and their interplay with itinerant
conduction electrons in a solid is a key fundamental topic in solid­state physics. Here, we present a
novel, facile molecular fabrication method for inserting isolated localized magnetic moments in a
gold film with tunable density [1]. Kondo and weak localization measurements demonstrate that
the magnetic impurity concentration can be systematically varied up to ~800 ppm concentration
without any sign of inter­impurity interaction, or undesired clustering often suffered from in
alternative methods. Our results indicate that even for inter­impurity distances far below the
Kondo length scale no coupling of magnetic impurities in gold occurs.
In a different geometry, we have measured the magnetoresistance in 1­dimensional molecular
wires. A giant (~103 %), room­temperature magnetoresistance is observed, which we explain in
terms of spin blockade [2].

References:
1. T. Gang et al., Nature Nanotechnology7, 232 (2012).
2. R.N. Mahato et al., manuscript submitted.

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3D ATOMIC IMAGING AROUND SPECIFIC ATOMS BY STEREO-PHOTOGRAPH

AND PHOTOELECTRON HOLOGRAPHY USING NEW 2D PHOTOELECTRON
MICRO-SPECTROMETER

Hiroyuki Matsuda1, Laszlo Toth2, Kentaro Goto1, Fumihiko Matsui1, Tomohiro Matsushita3, Makoto
Morita1, Satoshi Kitaqgawa1, and Hiroshi Daimon1
1
Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan
2
University of Debrecen, Hungary,
3
Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI), SPring­8, Japan

ABSTRACT

We have developed a new 3D atomic imaging technique to take a stereo photograph with
which one can view the three­dimensional atomic arrangement around specific atoms directly by
naked eyes [1]. The azimuthal shifts of forward focusing peaks [2] in a two­dimensional
photoelectron intensity angular distribution pattern excited by left and right helicity light are the
same as the parallax in a stereo­view. Taking advantage of this phenomenon of circular dichroism
in photoelectron intensity angular distribution, one can take a stereo photograph of atomic
arrangement around specific atoms. A display­type spherical­mirror analyzer [3] installed at
BL25SU in SPring­8 is used to take stereo photographs directly on the screen without any
computer­aided conversion process. An example of stereo photograph is shown in Fig. 1 [4]. One
can see the atomic arrangement around the emitter In atom around [111] direction in InP crystal,
the nearest atom A in [111] direction looks closer than second nearest atoms B and C atoms in
[011] and [101] directions.
(a) (b)

Fig.1: (a) and (b) are a pair of stereo photograph of atomic arrangement around In atom in InP for
left eye and right eye, respectively.
Photoelectron emission microscope (PEEM) gives fruitful information in surface science.
However usual PEEM cannot measure angular distribution of photoelectrons at above several
hundred eV, therefore cannot measure photoelectron diffraction or photoelectron holography.
Hence, we have developed a new PEEM using a wide acceptance angle electrostatic lens
(WAAEL) [5]. WAAEL utilizes an ellipsoidal mesh electrode to remove the spherical aberration
up to ±60° even at high kinetic energies. Additional lens system is attached to WAAEL to control
the image formation (Fig. 2) [6]. This apparatus called DELMA (Display­type Ellipsoidal Mesh
Analyzer) can display not only magnified image of the sample but also the angular distribution of
photoelectrons from the selected small area. This spectrometer is being installed and tested at
BL07LSU in SPring­8. Angular distribution and magnified image were successfully obtained.

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Fig.2: WAAEL and lens system to realize PEEM with wide acceptance angle at high kinetic energies.

References:
1. H. Daimon, Phys. Rev. Lett. 86, 2034 (2001).
2. H. Daimon, T. Nakatani, et al., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 32, L1480 (1993).
3. H. Daimon, Rev. Sci. Instrum. 59, 545 (1988).
4. T. Matsumoto, F. Matsui, et al., e­J. Surf. Sci. Nanotech. 7, 181 (2009).
5. H. Matsuda et al.: Phys. Rev. E 71, 066503 (2005); Phys. Rev. E 74, 036501 (2006); Phys. Rev. E 75,
046402 (2007).
6. H. Daimon, H. Matsuda, L. Toth and F. Matsui: Surf. Sci. 601, 4748 (2007).

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III-V NANOWIRES FOR ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

Cesare Soci
Division of Physics and Applied Physics & Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies, 21 Nanyang Link,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371
Division of Microelectronics, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Nanyang Technological University,
Singapore 639798
Cintra CNRS/NTU/Thales, UMI 3288, Research Techno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive, Border X Block, Level
6, Singapore 637553

ABSTRACT

An overview of recent and past efforts toward understanding and controlling the bottom­up
synthesis of III­V nanowires by Metal­Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition will be presented in
view of potential applications in electronics and photonics. In particular, we will discuss the
growth of GaAs, InAs and InP nanowires as model systems, the relationship between growth
conditions with structure/morphology and electronic properties, and the formation of advanced
heterostructures for bandgap engineering. We will then present our recent studies toward: i. the
use of p­i­n radial nanowire heterostructures as photodetectors; ii. the use of monolithic nanowire
Y­junctions as quantum devices; and iii. the integration of individual nanowires with photonic
crystal microcavities to control light­matter interaction for sub­wavelength lasing.

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MATERIAL ENGINEERING FOR MOLECULAR PHOTONICS:

FROM PHOTO-ACTIVE MOLECULES TO NANOPLASMONICS

I . Ledoux-Rak
Laboratoire de Photonique Quantique et Moléculaire (UMR CNRS 8537)
Institut d’Alembert, ENS Cachan – 61 avenue du Président Wilson – 94230 – Cachan – France
Email: [email protected]­cachan.fr

ABSTRACT

1. Introduction
The emergence of Molecular Photonics at the cross­road of physics, chemistry and device
engineering is being triggered by the increasing demands in the domain of high bit rate
telecommunications and of sensor applications. The wealth of molecular structures and the
exploitation of their functional and structural flexibility open­up thoroughly renewed horizons in
this domain. In this talk we will present new results on photoswitchable NLO molecules on one
hand, and new highly sensitive detectors, based on refractive index sensing with polymer
micro­cavities, on the other hand.
2. Control of molecular nonlinear response using photochromic metal complexes
We will focus on a recent work in the area of coordination complexes containing
photochromic ligands for the photo­induced control of linear and nonlinear optical properties.
Organic photochromic molecules are important for the elaboration of photo­responsive functional
materials, like switches and memories. We propose here to use dithienylethene (DTE) metal
complexes, which are very promising because of their good fatigue resistance, remarkable thermal
stability of both isomers and rapid response time, to realize an efficient photo­induced control of
molecular nonlinearities. Figure 1 shows the photochromic reaction and its incidence on the
UV­visible absorption spectra of the corresponding forms.

Fig1: (Top) Photochromic reaction of a DTE-bipyridine complex. (Bottom) : UV-Visible absorption spectra of
“open” and “closed” forms.

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Hyperpolarizabilities of the “open” (non­conjugated) and “closed (conjugated) forms of

these chromophores are determined using the Harmonic Light Scattering (HLS) method at 1.9
µm, then avoiding any multiphoton fluorescence effect and strong absorption at the harmonic
wavelength [1]. A highly efficient photo­triggered NLO enhancement (up to 50) from the “open”
to the “closed” forms is reported, for both dipolar and octupolar complexes1. The influence of the
donor end group D of the photoswitchable ligands and of the nature of the central metal ion on the
quadratic molecular hyperpolarizability  is investigated and discussed in detail.
3. Quadratic non linear optical response of gold nanospheres and nanorods
Among gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) gold nanorods present two surface plasmon resonances
(SPR) corresponding to the oscillation of the quasi­free electrons along (longitudinal SPR) and
perpendicular (transverse SPR) to the rod long axis. The longitudinal resonance can be tuned from
green to near infrared by modifying the nanorod aspect ratio (AR): the higher AR, the smaller the
LSPR frequency.
We report here on the optical surface second harmonic response from gold nanorods with
different AR. Gold nanopheres and nanorods were synthesized by one pot radiolytic synthesis. The
average particle sizes and ARs were measured from at least 100 nanoparticles from TEM images.
Nanorods and nanospheres  values were measured in water solution as a function of their
aspect ratio, using the hyper Rayleigh scattering (HRS). Large β values have been reported from
gold nanospheres [I. Russier­Antoine, E. Benichou, G. Bachelier, C. Jonin, and P. F. Brevet, J.
Phys. Chem. C, 111, 9044­9048 (2007)]. The fundamental wavelength being at 1.064 µm, its
harmonic at 0.532 µm lies in the spectral resonance domain of AuNPs. Our reference sample is
water (βH2O= 5 × 10­32esu).
HRS measurements results are displayed in Figure 2. Clearly β values increases with AR.
Changing the shape from sphere to rod gives a direct way to enhance SPR sensitivity due to the
longitudinal plasmon band. The SPR sensitivity correlatively increases with the shift of this band
from visible to near infra­red. This confirms the work by Brevet et al, reporting that the HRS
intensity collected from a solution of a mixture of gold nanorods and nanospheres shows that the
HRS signal essentially arises from the nanorods [Nappa J., Revillod, G., Abid J.­P. ,
Russier­Antoine, I., Jonin C., Benichou E., G, H. H. and Brevet P. F., Faraday Discuss.,
2004, 125, 145­156].

Fig 2: Absolute value of the first hyperpolarizability (β) calculated per Au atom and per Au particle in the solution
versus the aspect ratio of the AuNPs.

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4. Conclusions
We have evidenced a high increase of the quadratic nonlinear response at the molecular level
between the “open” and “closed” form of metal complexes bearing organic, photochromic ligands.
On another hand, the interest of vertically coupled polymer­based racetrack resonators has been
demonstrated as highly sensitive biosensors.

Acknowledgements
This work has been sponsored by Institut d’Alembert (ENS Cachan), Agence Nationale
pour la Recherche (ANR, COMET Project), and the C’Nano Ile­de­France Program..
The authors acknowledge the precious contribution of H. Le Bozec, V. Guerchais, L.
Ordronneau for the synthesis of photochromic molecules, and prof. Hynd Remita for her
collaboration in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles.

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FLEXIBLE MAGNETOELECTRONICS FOR WEARABLE LAB-ON-A-CHIP

PLATFORM

Sunjong Oh, SangYeob Yoo, Brajalal Sinha, Jaein Lim, CheolGi Kim
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University,
Daejeon, 305­764, South Korea
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The unique characteristics of organic electronic devices offer promising advances in

numerous technology areas, including displays, transistors, lighting, photovoltaics,
radio­frequency identification (RFID) circuitry, and bio­chemical sensors. Organic substrates
possess interesting properties such as biocompatibility, mechanical flexibility, low cost, and light
weight. There are a variety of substrate material challenges beside the active devices that hinder
large­scale implementation electrode, aimed at either rollable devices with a thin soft film substrate
or free standing device substrates that are mechanically sustainable for 2D or 3D architectures.
In this talks, I will introduce the flexible magnetoresistance (MR) device deposited on a
PEN organic substrate prepared by using a hybrid fabrication processes and its bending stability.
The MR signal profiles for a ring type sensor deposited on the PEN substrate show typical
anti­symmetric curves centered for the field H = 0, and the maximum signal and its field sensitivity
are nearly the same as those of sensors deposited on Si and glass substrates. Fracture cracking of
the Au electrode was initiated at over 9.8 % bending strain, as this is the enduring strain for metal
film circuitry. However, the Ag nanoparticle­paste electrode by hybrid process was stable up to θ
≈ 90°, which corresponds to 28% strain.
The MR sensor was integrated with the microfludics channel for flexible lab­on­a­chip
platform, and its biodetection capability will be presented.

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LaFeO3-PbTiO3: MAGNETOELECTRIC SOLID SOLUTIONS

S. A. Ivanov, R. Tellgren, F. Porcher, T. Ericsson, A. Mosunov, P. Beran, S. K. Korchagina, P. Anil

Kumar, R. Mathieu, P. Nordblad
Department of Engineering Sciences, Uppsala University
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Solid Solutions of two perovskites: the magnetically ordered LaFeO3 (TN=740 K) and the
ferroelectrically ordered PbTiO3 (Tc=760 K), have been prepared by conventional solid­state
reaction. Samples of composition (1­x) LaFeO3 – (x)PbTiO3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) were structurally
investigated by means of X­ray (XRPD) and neutron (NPD) powder diffraction and their physical
properties were studied by dielectric, magnetic, heat capacity and Mössbauer measurements.
Complete solubility in the perovskite series was demonstrated. The NPD and XRPD patterns were
successfully refined as orthorhombic (x ≤ 0.7) and tetragonal (x ≥ 0.8). A composition­driven
phase transformation occurs within the interval 0.7<x<0.8. The samples with x<0.5 showed
evidence of long­range magnetic ordering with a G­type antiferromagnetic arrangement of the
magnetic moments of the Fe3+ cations in the B­site with propagation vector k = (0,0,0). A
combined structural and magnetic phase diagram has been constructed using the obtained
experimental data,. The factors governing the structural, dielectric and magnetic properties of
(1­x) LaFeO3 – (x)PbTiO3 solid solutions are discussed, as well as their possible multiferroicity.

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METGLAS/PZT-MAGNETOELECTRIC INTEGRATED SPATIAL ANGULAR

POSITIONING DEVICES

N.H. Duc, D.T. Huong Giang, B.D. Tu, P.A. Duc, N.T. Ngoc and N.T. Hien
Department of Nano Magnetic Materials and Devices, Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology,
VNU University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
E3 Building, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The magnetoelectric (ME) effect has been observed in multiferroics and/or piezomagnetic
composites. In this paper, the sandwich ­ type ME laminate composites combining piezoelectric
PZT plates and elongated high­performance Ni­based Metglas ribbons are designed by taking into
account the demagnetization contribution. The study has pointed out that the magnetic flux
concentration is strongly improved in piezomagnetic laminates with a narrower width leading to a
significant enhancement of the ME effects. The piezomagnetic laminates with the optimal area
dimension of 1 × 15 mm2 are integrated to form 1­D, 2­D and 3­D geomagnetic devices (Fig.1
left). These sensing devices exhibit sensitivity as high as 200 mV/Oe. It allows the simultaneous
detection of all three orthogonal components of the terrestrial magnetic field. Output signals from
the device components are provided in form of sine and/or cosine functions of both the rotation
azimuth and the pitch angles, from which the total intensity as well as the inclination angle of the
Earth's magnetic field is determined in an overall field resolution of better than 10­4 Oe and an
angle precision of ± 0.1o, respectively (Fig.1 right).

Fig. 1. The image of 3-D ME sensor prototype fabricated by intergrating 3 single 1-D one (left) and the ME
voltage from the S1, S2 and S3 single sensors as a function of the azimuth angle expressed in the three derived
orthogonal Hi (= Vi /ki ), horizontal component (Hxy) components and the total intensity (Htot) of the Earth’s
magnetic field described in the polar coordinate.

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Fig. 2: The angles in degree unit calculated from the arctangent function of ratio (H2/H1) corresponding to
azimuth angle of the Earth’s field.

This simple and low­cost geomagnetic­field device is integrated with an electronic interface
combing a digital lock­in amplifier and angle calculation blogs. The output signal is linearly
depended on azimuth (and/or pitch) angles (Fig. 2). It is promising for the automatic
determination and control of the mobile transceiver antenna’s orientation with respect to the
position of the related geostationary satellite.

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INTERPLAY BETWEEN MAGNETISM AND SUPERCONDUCTIVITY IN SOLID

SOLUTIONS (A1-XA’X)(Fe1-YCoY)2As2, WHERE A, A’= Ca, Ba, Eu AND La

V.H. Tran
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research,
Polish Academy of Sciences, 50­422 Wroclaw, Poland
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The newly discovered iron­based superconductors have attracted considerable attention [1 ­

4] because of high superconducting transition temperature, coexistence of magnetism and
superconductivity, and electronic similarity to high­Tc superconducting cuprates. In the following
talk, I will give an overview of the fundamental magnetic and superconducting properties of
several solid solutions (A1­xA’x)(Fe1­yCoy)2As2 (A = Ca, Ba, Eu and La). In particular, I will focus
the effect of magnetic fields on superconductivity and magnetic state in Eu(Fe1­yCoy)2As2, for
which we recently found that magnetic fields can increase the superconducting transition
temperature up to at least 27% [5, 6]. To interpret the field induced superconductivity, several
mechanisms, including quantum transition, Jaccarino­Peter effect, low dimensionality and
weakening orbital pai­breaking effect will be discussed.

References:
1. Y. Kamihara, T. Watanabe, M. Hirano, and H. Hosono, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130, 3296 (2008).
2. X. H. Chen, T. Wu, G. Wu, R. H. Liu, H. Chen, and D. F. Fang, Nature 453, 761 (2008).
3. M. Rotter, M. Tegel, and D. Johrendt, Phys. Rev. Lett. 101, 107006 (2008).
4. M. R. Norman, Science 196, 332 (2011).
5. V.H. Tran, T.A. Zaleski, Z. Bukowski, L.M. Tran, and A.J. Zaleski, Phys. Rev. B 85, 052502 (2012).
6. V. H. Tran, Z. Bukowski, L. M. Tran, and A.J. Zaleski, New J. Phys. 14, 073052 (2012)

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ATOMICALLY THIN SUPERCONDUCTORS ON SILICON SURFACES

Takashi Uchihashi
National Institute for Materials Science, Japan; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Surface reconstructions of silicon and related semiconductors with metal adatoms constitute
a family of highly­ordered low dimensional materials, which are fundamentally different from their
bulk counterparts [1]. Recent finding of superconductivity in some of these systems [2] is very
appealing in terms of materials science, because they will allow designing and tuning of the
superconducting properties from the atomic level using the state­of­the­art nanotechnology.
However, the most important property of superconductivity ­ supercurrent with zero resistance ­
has not been accessed so far, which hinders practical applications of the new materials.
We have performed direct and macroscopic electron transport measurements on a silicon
surface reconstruction with In adatoms (Si(111)­(7×3)­In) in UHV at low temperatures [3].
The superconducting transition is evidenced by observations of the zero resistance state (see
Fig.1) and of I − V characteristics exhibiting sharp and hysteretic switching below 2.8 K (  Tc).
This macroscopic supercurrent also shows a significant robustness; the two­dimensional (2D)
critical current density J2D,c is estimated to be as high as 1.8 A/m at 1.8 K. If the thickness of
Si(111)­(7×3)­In is assumed to be double the covalent radius of In (= 0.30 nm), this
corresponds to a 3D critical current density of 6.1109 A/m2, comparable to those of bulk
superconductors. Furthermore, the observed temperature dependence of critical current density
J2D,c indicates that the surface atomic steps serve as strongly coupled Josephson junctions.
The properties of such an atomically thin superconductor may be tuned by growing
self­assembled molecules on top of it through modification of the phonon spectrum and
introduction of magnetic moments. We present a trial for fabrication of surface superconducting
layer combined with molecular assembly. We find that Co­phthalocyanine molecules can be
assembled in a highly ordered fashion on the Si(111)­(7×3)­In surface by a simple sublimation
method, while the resulting layer still exhibits a signature of superconducting transition.

Fig.1. Temperature dependence of zero bias dependence of the Si(111)-(73)-In reconstruction. The insets show
the configurations of the four-terminal measurements and an STM image of the sample surface.
References:
1. V. G. Lifshits, A. A. Saranin, and A. V. Zotov, Surface Phases on Silicon: Preparation, Structures,
and Properties (Wiley, Chichester, 1994).
2. T. Zhang et al., Nature Phys. 2010, 6, 104.
3. T. Uchihashi, P. Mishra, M. Aono, and T. Nakayama Phys. Rev. Lett. 2011, 107, 207001; also see
Viewpoint in Physics 2011, 4, 92.

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SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND TRANSISTOR CHARACTERISTICS OF CARBON

BASED MATERIALS

Yoshihiro Kubozono, Hidenori Goto, Ritsuko Eguchi, Takashi Kambe

Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University
Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

New types of carbon­based superconductors are produced by intercalating alkaline and

alkaline earth metal atoms into solids of aromatic hydrocarbons, picene, phenanthrene, coronene
and 1,2:8,9­dibenzopentacene. The superconducting transition temperature, Tc, is 7 and 18 K in K
doped picene solids. The Tc of 18 K is higher than that of charge­transfer type organic
superconductors. We report electronic structure and physical properties of superconducting metal
doped aromatic hydrocarbons clarified up to now. First, we show fundamental properties such as
magnetization, resistivity, Raman scattering, crystal structure, pressure dependence of Tc in
superconducting metal doped picene solids. Furthermore, low­temperature synthesis method for K
doped picene solids with liquid NH3 and CH3NH2 are also reported, which can selectively produce
the 18 K superconductor phase. Furthermore, the physical properties of metal doped graphene will
be reported.
Transistor characteristics of phenacene­type hydrocarbons and graphene are fully
invetsigated. First, thin film and single crystal field­effect transistors (FETs) with phenacene
molecules, picene, [6]phenacene and [7]phenacene, are fabricated. The mobility, , as high as 7
cm2V­1s­1 is recorded for [6]phenacene thin film FET, which is the highest in phenacene FETs.
Temperature dependence of  is investigated in two­terminal and four­terminal measurement
modes. Clear O2 sensing properties are observed in FETs with thin films of picene, [6]phenacene
and [7] phenacene molecules. The single crystal FET with [7]phenacene shows p­channel FET
characteristics with  being as high as 3 cm2V­1s­1. Thus, the FETs with phenacene type molecules
show excellent FET characteristics. Furthermore, we report the characteristics of graphene,
especially the transistor characteristics of graphene edge are reported; the conductance peak is
observed at Dirac point in zigzag­edge of graphene, which reflects the localized flat band
characteristic of zigzag­edge.

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(CODE: MEP6-I10)

SWITCHING BETWEEN PHOTODETECTOR AND PHOTOVOLTAIC REGIME IN

P3HT:PCBM:CuInS2 NANOCRYSTALS HYBRID THIN FILMS

A. Lefrançois, B. Luszczynska1,2,3, M. Z. Szymanski2, J.-M. Verilhac1, P. Reiss2

1
CEA Grenoble LITEN/LCI, 17 rue des Martyrs, 38054 Grenoble, France
2
CEA Grenoble INAC/SPrAM/LEMOH UMR5819 (CEA­CNRS­UJF), Grenoble, France
3
Department of Molecular Physics, Technical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 116, Lodz, Poland

ABSTRACT

The organic donor­acceptor blend P3HT:PCBM is used in both organic photovoltaics

(OPV) and photodetectors (OPD) where the conjugated polymer poly(3­hexylthiopene) acts as
the electron donor (hole transporter) while the soluble fullerene derivative PCBM is the electron
acceptor. We investigate the influence of the addition of CuInS2 nanocrystals (NCs) on the
optoelectronic properties of this blend.
CuInS2 NCs have been synthesized by reaction of indium acetate and cupper iodide in
dodecanethiol (DDT), acting as the solvent, sulfur source and surface ligand. OPV and OPD
devices have been fabricated under ambient conditions by spin­coating a mixture of P3HT, PCBM
and NCs from dichlorobenzene solution on ITO­coated substrates covered with a PEDOT­PSS
layer. Top Al contacts have been evaporated under vacuum.

Fig. 1: EQE spectra in a) OPD configuration under a bias voltage of -2 V using NCs containing DDT surface
ligands; b) OPV configuration using a P3HT:PCBM:NCs ratio of 1:1:1 and comparing initial DDT ligands with
ethylhexanethiol ligands.
As visible from Fig. 1 NCs’ surface ligands play a decisive role in the device characteristics.
In OPD configuration (under reverse bias) the best photoresponse was obtained with initial surface
ligands. Addition of NCs leads to a significant increase of the external quantum efficiency (EQE)
as compared to a P3HT:PCBM device without nanoparticles. In case of OPV configuration
(without bias voltage) a strong increase of EQE was obtained after ligand exchange of the NCs
with 2­ethylhexanethiol (EHT). We attribute this behavior to the better electronic coupling
between NCs and/or the improved passivation of surface trap states. Ligand exchange also
influences the morphology of the hybrid thin film as revealed by cross­section SEM imaging: initial
ligands lead to a homogeneous dispersion of the NCs in the organic matrix, while EHT induces a
segregation of the NCs towards the top of the film. We will also discuss further relevant device
parameters obtained through I(V) measurements on the aforementioned devices.

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MATERIALS SCIENCE AND PHASE CONTROL USING ELECTRIC DOUBLE LAYER

TRANSISTORS

Yuichi Kasahara
Department of Physics, University of Tokyo; Email: [email protected]­tokyo.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Metal­oxide­semiconductor field­effect transistor (MOSFET) devices play a central role on

current electronics. Gate­tuning of the electronic states of materials using MOSFET configuration
has attracted much attention for future device applications. The advantage electrostatic carrier
doping in a MOSFET includes absence of chemical disorder, incontrast to chemical doping.
However, conventional solid gate MOSFET is not versatile, because the electrostatically
accumulated charge density is not sufficient for inducing interesting electronic phases such as
superconductivity. Recently, a different type of FET device, the electric double layer transistor
(EDLT), was found to have ability for high­density charge accumulation. Here, we report
interface control of electronic phases in variety of materials using EDLTs.
In EDLT, ionic conductors such as electrolytes or ionic liquids are used as gate dielectrics.
At the semiconductor/electrolyte interface, an electric double layer, a self­organized capacitor with
subnanoscale thicknesses, is formed. The working mechanism of EDLTs resembles that of
MOSFETs. The most crucial difference is that the applied gate voltages predominantly dropps at
the EDL interface, so that the electric field produced is on the order of 10 MV/cm, allowing
high­density charge accumulation reaching 1015 cm­2 [1]. This value is 1­2 orders of magnitude
larger than that achieved in solid­gated MOSFETs, which are breakdown limited.
Utilizing EDLT, we have demonstrated electric­field­induced insulator­to­metal transitions
followed by superconductivity [2­4] and ferromagnetism [5]. The materials applied to EDLT
includes organics, oxides, graphene [6] and layered chalcogenides [7]. In transition metal
dichalcogenides, in addition to the field­induced superconductivity, ambipolar transistor operation
and control of the spin states have been demonstrated. The present results indicate that EDLT
could be a versatile technique for inducing and manipulating electronic phases at the solid­liquid
interfaces.

References:
1. H. T. Yuan et al., Adv. Funct. Mater. 19, 1046 (2009).
2. K. Ueno et al., Nature Mater. 7, 855 (2008).
3. J. T. Ye et al., Nature Mater. 9, 125 (2010).
4. K. Ueno et al., Nature Nanotech. 6, 408 (2011).
5. Y. Yamada et al., Science 332, 1065 (2011).
6. J. T. Ye et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 108, 13002 (2011).
7. Y. J. Zhang et al., Nano Lett. 12, 1136 (2012).

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Ru(II) COORDINATION COMPLEXES AND RELATED NANOPARTICLES FOR

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS IN (BIO)-PHOTONIC AND NANOMEDICINE

Gaëlle Boeuf, Arnaud De La Reberdière, Mickaël Four, Sylviane Chevreux, Juliette Moreau, and
Gilles Lemercier
Institute of Molecular Chemistry – Reims (ICMR – UMR CNRS n°7312) – Reims Champagne­Ardenne
University ­ Moulin de la Housse ­ BP 1039 51687 Reims cedex 2 – France

ABSTRACT

Molecular engineering based on Ru(II) complexes is an efficient way to lead, via a

two­photon absorption process (TPA),1,2 to long lived triplet excited­states (3MLCT). This
possibility to irradiate in the near­infrared and the adequate functionalization of the coordination
complexes may lead to a wide range of applications such as optical probes, O2 sensors, biological
imaging and therapy. Presentation will mainly focus on the TPA­based optical power limiting
process,3,4 and the two­photon photodynamic therapy (TP­PDT) application.5 Synthesis and
photophysical characterizations of the compounds will be described together with strategies of
elaboration of related nanoparticles (NPs) via encapsulation of the photosensitizers within
biocompatible nanoparticles or functionnalization of gold Nps.

Fig. 1. Example of molecular [Ru(II)] complex for application in PDT

References:
1. Girardot, C.; Lemercier, G.; Mulatier, J. C.; Chauvin, J.; Baldeck, P. L.; Andraud, C. Dalton Trans.
2007, 3421.
2. Lemercier, G.; Bonne, A.; Four, M.; Lawson­Daku, L. M. C. R. Chim. 2008, 11, 709.
3. Girardot, C.; Cao, B.; Mulatier, J. C.; Baldeck, P. L.; Chauvin, J.; Riehl, D.; Delaire, J. A.; Andraud,
C.; Lemercier, G. ChemPhysChem 2008, 9, 1531
4. M. Four, D. Riehl, O. Mongin, M. Blanchard­Desce, L. M. Lawson­Daku, J. Moreau, J. Chauvin, J. A.
Delaire, G. Lemercier, PhysChemChemPhys. 2011, 13, 17304.
5. Boca, S. C. ; Four, M. ; Bonne, A. ; van der Sanden, B. ; Astilean, S. ; Baldeck, P. L. ; Lemercier, G.
Chem. Comm., 2009, 4590.

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QUBIT RELAXATION FROM EVANESCENT-WAVE JOHNSON NOISE

Luke S. Langsjoen, Amrit Poudel, Maxim G. Vavilov, and Robert Joynt

Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin ­ Madison, USA

ABSTRACT

In many quantum computer architectures, the qubits are in close proximity to metallic device
elements. Metals have a high density of photon modes, and the fields spill out of the bulk metal
because of the evanescent­wave component. Thus thermal and quantum electromagnetic
Johnson­type noise from metallic device elements can decohere nearby qubits.
I show how to use quantum electrodynamics to compute the strength of this
evanescent­wave Johnson noise (EWJN) as a function of distance z from a metallic half­space
using a proper non­local dielectric function and I present formulas for the decoherence rates.
These formulas serve as an important constraint on future device architectures.

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HYDROGEN STORAGE IN Ti-TiO2 MULTILAYERS

Z. Tarnawski1, Nhu-T.H. Kim-Ngan2, K. Zakrzewska3, K. Drogowska1,5, A. Brudnik3, R. Kužel4, L.

Havela4, V. Sechovsky4, A.G. Balogh5
1
Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology,
30­059 Kraków, Poland. Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Physics, Pedagogical University, 30­084 Kraków, Poland.
3
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Electronics, AGH University of
Science and Technology, 30­059 Kraków, Poland.
4
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Ke Karlovu 5, 12116 Prague, Czech Republic.
5
Institute of Materials Science, Technische Universität Darmstadt, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany

ABSTRACT

At the beginning of our talk we will summarize the present knowledge concerned the
development of TiO2­based photocatalysis and its future prospects. In fact, the beginning of a new
era in heterogeneous photocatalysis was marked by the discovery of Fujishima and Honda in 1972
of the photocatalytic splitting of water on titanium dioxide (TiO2) electrodes [1]. TiO2 with its
most efficient photoactivity, highest stability and lowest cost nowadays finds various novel
applications in photoelectrochemistry, photocatalysis, solar cells and gas sensors [1­3]. Besides,
metal–insulator–metal structures such as Ti/TiO2/Ti were proposed for resistance random access
memories (ReRAM) [4,5] because their resistance could be switched reversibly by an applied
electric field.
We are interested in the characterization of multilayered thin films of Ti–TiO2 system
focusing on all important parameters in both photocatalysis and hydrogen storage, such as the film
thickness, the film stability, the hydrogen intake and hydrogen storage under different conditions.
Numerous Ti­TiO2 thin films with single­, bi­ and trilayered structure deposited on different
substrates by means of dc pulsed magnetron sputtering from metallic Ti target in an inert Ar or
reactive Ar + O2 atmosphere. The film chemical composition, depth profile, layer thickness and
structure were determined by combined analysis of XRD, XRR, RBS and optical reflectivity
spectra. The results showed that the Ti films deposited on Si(111) exhibit a strong preferred
orientation with (00.1) plane parallel to the substrate, while the columnar structure was developed
for TiO2 films [6]. Hydrogen charging at 1 bar at 300oC revealed that in the case of the
three­layered structure of Ti/TiO2/Ti/Si(111) hydrogen diffused through TiO2 without any
accumulation in it. Palladium acts as a catalyst for gathering hydrogen in Ti layers and up to 50%
of hydrogen is stored in the topmost and the bottom Ti layers [7]. The preferential orientation in
the Ti films was found to be destroyed upon hydrogenation at 100 bar. Besides, the hydride TiHx
phase (x<0.66) was formed.

References:
1. Fujishima A and Honda K 1972 Nature 238 37.
2. Fujishima A, Zhang X and Tryk D A 2008 Surf. Sci. Reports 63 515
3. Henderson M A 2011 Surf. Sci. Reports 66 185
4. Choi B J et al 2005 J. Appl. Phys. 98 1
5. Kim W­G and Rhee S­W 2010 Microelectron. Eng. 87 98
6. Drogowska K et al. 2012 Mater. Res. Bulletin 47 296
7. Drogowska K et al. 2012 Adv. Materials Sci. and Eng. 2012 art. 269603.

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MATERIALS FOR SPIN INJECTION INTO SEMICONDUCTORS:

OVERVIEW AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE Ge:Mn SYSTEM

V. Le Thanh, A. Spiesser, Minh-Tuan Dau, Thi-Giang Le, L.A. Michez, M. Petit

Aix­Marseille University, CINaM­CNRS, Marseille, France; Email: [email protected]­mrs.fr

ABSTRACT

The development of spintronics devices that utilize both the spin and charge of electrons
calls for new classes of materials that are enable to efficiently inject spin­polarized currents into
conventional semiconductors. Those materials should have not only a high Curie temperature
(TC ) and a high spin polarization but also are compatible with the existing Si complementary
metal­oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. Diluted ferromagnetic semiconductors (DMS),
obtained when semiconductors are doped with magnetic ions (Mn), would be ideal candidates
since they exhibit a natural impedance match to semiconductors. However, despite intensive
researches carried out up to, the highest TC in all DMS does not exceed 180 K.
To make advances in applications, an altenative approach has been recently developed in
which high­TC ferromagnetic compounds, such as Fe3MnSi, Fe1.7Ge or Mn5Ge3, can be used as
spin injectors. In this presentation, we shall provide an overview and perspectives of research
carried out in the Mn5Ge3/Ge system. Results on epitaxial growth of Mn5Ge3 on Ge and the
magnetic anisotropy of Mn5Ge3 films will be presented [1]. We shall show how to control and
modify the magnetic properties of Mn5Ge3 films upon carbon doping [2­4]. Finally, we shall
present a typical example in which under proper epitaxial growth conditions, the process of
self­assembly in GeMn films can result in the formation of nano­diameter columnar structures that
display the highest Curie temperature in all DMS systems investigated up to now.

Fig.1. Evolution of the magnetic properties of Mn5Ge3 Fig.2. Plan-view distribution of Mn atoms measured by
films versus the doping concentration of carbon atomic probe topography (APT) in the GeMn diluted
matrix and nano-columns
References:
1. A. Spiesser, F. Virot, L.­A. Michez, R. Hayn, S. Bertaina, L. Favre, M. Petit, and V. Le Thanh, Phys. Rev. B
86, 035211 (2012)
2. A. Spiesser, I. Slipukhina, M.­T. Dau, E. Arras, V. Le Thanh, L. Michez, P. Pochet, H. Saito, S. Yuasa, M.
Jamet, J. Derrien, Phys. Rev. B 84, 165203 (2011)
3. A. Spiesser, V. Le Thanh, S. Bertaina, L.A. Michez, Appl. Phys. Lett. 99, 121904 (2011)
4. M­T. Dau, V. Le Thanh, T­G. Le, A. Spiesser, M. Petit, L.A. Michez, R. Daineche, Appl. Phys. Lett. 99,
151908 (2011)
5. M­T. Dau, V. Le Thanh, T­G. Le, A. Spiesser, M. Petit, L.A. Michez, T.H. Ngo, Dinh­Lam Vu, Quang­Liem
Nguyen, P. Sebban, Thin Solid Films 520, 3410 (2012)

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(CODE: MEP8-I16)

FIELD-INDUCED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AT AN ORGANIC TRANSISTOR

INTERFACE

Hiroshi M. Yamamoto, Masaki Nakano, Masayuki Suda, Yoshihiro Iwasa, Masashi Kawasaki, and
Reizo Kato
Institute for Molecular Science; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Kappa­type BEDT­TTF system is an organic Mott­insulator with 1/2­bandfilling. It exhibits

a d­wave superconducting phase at low temperature when it is pressurized to evoke Mott
transition in its T vs. U/W (Temperature vs. Electron correlation) phase diagram by
bandwidth­control. We have been investigating an organic Mott­FET, or field effect transistor
with kappa­BEDT­TTF, to achieve 'band­filling­controlled' Mott transition and superconductivity
at an organic interface [1]. By forcing kappa­BEDT­TTF to stay at the vicinity of insulator­metal
or metal­superconductor transitions boundary by a strain effect from the FET substrate, it has
become possible to observe electric­field induced superconductivity at low temperature. Either
n­dope or p­dope can be observed in the superconducting FET behavior. In addition, a seamless
connection between the bandwidth­controlled superconductivity and bandfilling­controlled
superconductivity was observed.

References:
1. Y. Kawasugi, H. M. Yamamoto, et al, Phys. Rev. B, 84, 125129/1­125129/9 (2011).

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ROLES OF NONMAGNETIC ELEMENTS ON MAGNETOCRYSTALLINE

ANISOTROPY: FIRST-PRINCIPLES STUDY

D. Odkhuu, W. S. Yun, and S. C. Hong

Department of Physics and Energy Harvest­Storage Research Center, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 680­749,
Republic of Korea

ABSTRACT

Large magnetocrystalline anisotropy (MCA) is required for actuators, sensors,

micromechanical systems, and spin­transfer torque (STT) devices. In this talk we will discuss roles
of nonmagnetic elements on MCA energy (EMCA) of some systems, Fe3Pt1−xIrx, 4d/5d transition
metals on a Fe(001) surface, metastable bct bulk Ru, and Ru thin films on Mo(001), using the
highly precise full­potential linearized augmented plane­wave method based on general gradient
approximation. We found that 4d/5d transition metals play a dominant role in determining EMCA of
the systems due to their strong spin­orbit couplings. We will discuss the possibility of applications
of the materials to actuators, sensors, micromechanical systems, and STT­MRAM devices.

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(CODE: MEP9-I18)

COMBINATIONAL STUDY OF MAGNETISATION PROCESSES

A. Hrabec, N.T. Nam, P. David, S. Pizzini, L. Ranno

Institut Néel CNRS­UJF, Grenoble, France
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Some ferrimagnetic materials such as intermetallic R­T alloys allow the composition to be
ajusted in order to reach a magnetisation compensation point at a temperature called Tcomp. For
GdCo compensation at room temperature happens close to Gd20Co80. Using the sputtering
deposition technique, we developped a process which allows to fabricate samples with a well
defined lateral composition gradient (0.1 to 1%/mm) around the compensation composition.
These films can then be used as model systems to study the rôle of magnetisation in magnetic
reversal mechanisms. Magnetic properties close to the magnetisation compensation can be studied
using experimental techniques such as magneto­transport or magneto­optical tools which are
sensitive to only one sublattice magnetisation and as such keep a large contrast even when the net
magnetisation is compensated. Examples will be shown using giant magnetoresistance [1] to study
the spin flop transition of the magnetic sublattices or Kerr microscopy [2] to study the divergence
of the static coercive field when M goes to zero. Dynamic studies in the femtosecond regime were
also carried out in collaboration with T. Rasing's group in Groningen [3] and the difference
between compensation of magnetisation and compensation of the angular momentum will be
discussed.

References:
1. Nam N. T., Ranno L., J. Mag. Mag. Mat. 322(9­12) 2010
2. Hrabec A. et al. Appl. Phys. Lett. 99(5) 2011
3. Mekonnen A. et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 107(11) 2011

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(CODE: MEP10-I19)

HIGHLY SENSITIVE PHOTOCHROMIC MOLECULES BASED ON TERARYLENE

STRUCTURE AND THEIR POTENTIAL APPLICATION FOR LIGHT TUNABLE
LIGHT EMITTING MATERIALS

Tsuyoshi Kawai
Graduate School of Materials Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, NAIST
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Photochromic molecules which indicate reversible color change upon photoirradiation of

different wavelength have widely been studied from fundamental scientific interest and practical
applications such as photon­mode deta storage. Some of them show relatively high stability in
both colored and bleached state under the dark condition, which provide longterm­photomemory
capability. We here in present about our recent study on photochromic molecular materials. Our
molecules are composed of terarylene type structure with various kinds of aromatic and side
groups. Some of them shows relatively high photochromic sensitivity, which is generally
characterized in term of photochemical quantum yield. We have achieved highly sensitive
photochromic compounds showing photochemical quantum yield of almost unity, which is
so­called as “photon quantitative reaction”. Photochemical reactivity was controlled with mostly
with the ground state geometry which was designed by means of intramolecular non­covalent
interaction. Some related molecules shows clear photo­reaponsivility in their fluorescence
emission nature which is potentially appricable for future photo­tunable light emitting materials.

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(CODE: MEP10-I20)

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE AND DISK AROMATICITY IN POLYCYCLIC

CLUSTERS

Minh Tho Nguyen

Department of Chemistry, University of Leuven, B­3001 Leuven, Belgium
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Aromaticity is beyond any doubt one of the most employed and discussed concepts in
chemistry. We now perform an evaluation of the high stability and planarity of some polycyclic
clusters. In order to rationalize these properties, the concept of “disk aromaticity” was proposed
(1) on the basis of the model of a particle in a circular box, and has successfully been applied in
determiming the electronic features of the B202­ and B19­ clusters and polycyclic compounds such
as C3B93+, C5B11+, C6B122­ and C16B8…. The aromaticity of the anionic B202­ cluster was also
examined using other criteria such as magnetic ring current and ipsocentric model. There is a
remarkable consistence between our model and other criteria. The classical (4N + 2) rule turns out
to be a special case of the disk aromaticity for small cyclic compounds.

References:
1. T. B. Tai, A. Ceulemans, and M. T. Nguyen, Chem. Eur. J. 18 (2012) 4510 – 4512.

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(CODE: MEP11-I21)

ULTRATHIN ORGANIC LAYERS WITH ON/OFF SWITCHING TRANSPORT

PROPERTIES BASED ON OLIGOTHIOPHENE DIAZONIUM SALTS

Jean Christophe Lacroix,

Interfaces, Traitements, Organisation et Dynamiques des Systèmes, Université Paris 7­Denis Diderot, UMR
CNRS 7086 ­15, rue Jean Antoine de Baïf, 75205 Paris cedex, France;
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Conducting surface modification by covalent attachment of organic molecules is needed in

research fields such as molecular electronics.1 or smart surfaces. Among several methods leading
to immobilisation of organic molecules onto a surface, one of the most frequent reactions is the
electrochemical reduction of an aryl diazonium salt.2
We have used this method with several diazonium salts containing thiophene units. The
resulting surfaces were characterized employing electrochemical measurements and X­ray
photoelectron (XPS) analysis. The layers have thicknesses around 5 nm and are strongly attached
to the surface suggesting covalent grafting . Unusual electrochemical responses towards several
outer­sphere redox couples have been observed on millimetric and ultramicroelectrode (UME). In
case of redox couples bearing a redox potential below a threshold potential, a diode­like behaviour
was observed whether for redox potentials superior to this barrier potential, the film became
conducting and no modification of the response was observed (figure 1) when compared to bare
electrodes.
The threshold can be easily tuned by the molecular structure of the grafted oligomers.
Furthermore, such diazonium salts can be easily included in cyclodextrine. We have shown that the
electroreduction of the encapsulated diazonium salts in water solution leads to modified surfaces
consistingt of grafted oligothiophenes and cyclodextrins which can be removed from the surface.
Overall, ultrathin layer junctions based on conjugated oligomers with reversible on/off switching
capabilities controled by the redox state of the oligomer have been obtained. The use of such
organic electrodes in cmos compatible cdvices will be presented and discussed.

Fig.1. Electrochemical response of nude (gray) and modified (black) Pt UME (diameter 25 µm) towards
decamethylferrocene (dmFc), ferrocene (Fc) and thianthrene (thia) redox couples.
References:
1. Fave Claire; Noel Vincent; Ghilane Jalal; Trippe­Allard Gaelle; Randriamahazaka, Hyacinthe, Lacroix
Jean Christophe J. Phys. Chem. C (2008), 112(47), 18638.
2. Stockhausen Verena; Ghilane Jalal; Martin Pascal, Trippe­Allard, Gaelle; Randriamahazaka,
Hyacinthe; Lacroix Jean Christophe JACS (2009), 131(41), 14920.
3. Santos Luis; Ghilane Jalal; Martin Pascal; Lacaze, Pierre­Camille; Randriamahazaka, Hyacinthe;
Lacroix Jean Christophe JACS, (2010) 132(5), 1690.
4. Santos Luis; Ghilane Jalal; Lacroix Jean Christophe JACS, (2012) 134(12), 5476

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(CODE: MEP11-I22)

ENHANCING LIGHT AND MATTER INTERACTION BY RESONANT WAVEGUIDE

GRATING STRUCTURES

Jian Hung Lin,1 Georg W. Rieger,,2 Hung-Chih Kan,1Ching-Ting Lee,3

Jeff F. Young,2Chia Chen Hsu1*
1
Department of Physics, National Chung Cheng University, Ming Hsiung,
Chia Yi 621, Taiwan;Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, V6T 1Z1 Canada
3
Institute of Microelectronics, Department of Electrical Engineering,
National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701 Taiwan

ABSTRACT

In this work, we present the enhancement of light and matter interaction via sub­wavelength
resonant waveguide grating (RWG) structures. First, we will demonstrate the enhancement of
second­ and third­harmonic generation (SHG and THG) in a RWG coated with a poled
azo­polymer layer. Comparing with a sample without RWG, the SHG and THG output can be
enhanced by 1000 times thanks to the guided­mode resonance (GMR) effect provided by the
RWG structure. Strong SHG and THG occur, as the incident fundamental laser is at GMR
wavelength. The strong SHG and THG resonances are associated with the GMR related local field
enhancement effect.
We will also present the results of the increase of one­photon and two­photon
photoluminescence (PL) of a fluorescence dyes doped polymer thin film or a light emitting
polymer thin film deposited on the top of RWG structures. We demonstrate the excitation
resonance can be achieved and produce enhancement of one­photon or two­photon PL by
arranging the incident direction and wavelength of the excitation laser matching with the GMR
condition. Furthermore, we also show both one­photon and two­photon PL can be further
enhanced if the emitted PL photons satisfy the GMR condition and rainbow­like angular­selective
PL emission enhancement is observed. The overall enhancement factor of both one­photon and
two­photon PL provided is around 100 times and is attributed to the strong local EM field
generated by the RWG structures.

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(CODE: MEP12-I23)

BROADBAND WHITE ANTI-STOKES EMISSION OF TETRAPHOSPHATE

NANOCRYSTALS DOPED WITH RARE-EARTH IONS

Wieslaw Strek, Lukasz Marciniak, Dariusz Hreniak

Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Okólna 2 50­422
Wrocław, Poland; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Recently it was discovered that the rare earth oxide demonstrates an efficient anti­Stokes
(aS) broad band white emission under focused beam of infrared laser excitation [1­4]. This
intensity increased significantly with decreasing the ambient pressure and increased with incident
laser light power. The power dependence of white emission was characterized by high order
multiphoton absorption transitions and very slow rise times. Such behavior is characteristic to
avalanche process. The aS­white emission was accompanied by a giant photocurrent at relatively
low applied voltage. A direct measurements of temperature of aS­white emission by thermovision
camera showed that it was relatively low less than 500oC. Moreover it was found that aS­white
emission was completely dumped at cryogenic temperatures.
The infrared pumped fluorescence spectra were measured for different Nd3+ and Yb3+ doped
systems (LiLaP4O12 nanocrystalline powder, LaAlO3 (YAP) nanocrystalline powders,
Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2 and YAG nanoceramic).
The effect of concentration of Nd3+ and Yb3+ ions on ASWE intensity was investigated. It
was observed that with increasing concentration the intensity increases. The power dependence of
white emission was characterized by high order multiphoton absorption transitions like an
avalanche process however with slow rise times of few seconds. This emission was accompanied
by efficient photoconductivity increasing nonlinearly with the incident laser power with an order
N=4. The possible mechanism of aS­white emission was discussed in terms of RE3+ CT
luminescence.A possible role of incandescence due to the black body emission was also considered.
The high efficiency of IR induced white emission suggest its application for new white light
sources.

References:
1. J. Wang and P. A. Tanner, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 132, 947, 2010.
2. J. Wang, J. Hua Hao, P. A. Tanner, Optics Letters, 35,3922, 2010
3. W. Strek, L. Marciniak, A. Bednarkiewicz, A. Lukowiak, R. Wiglusz, D, Optics Express, 19, 14083,
2011
4. W. Strek, L. Marciniak, D. Hreniak, A. Lukowiak , J. Appl. Phys., Jan. 2012

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(CODE: MEP12-I24)

OPTICALLY PUMPED LASING FROM FLEXIBLE MICROSTRUCTURES

Van Duong Ta, Rui Chen, and Handong Sun

Division of Physics and Applied Physics School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Nanyang
Technological University, Singapore 637371 (Singapore); Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Microlasers are highly demanded for many applications in such as, photonic integrated
circuits, quantum information processing, and investigation of light matter interaction. However,
fabrication of microcavity with three­dimensional (3D) optical confinements remains a challenging
issue. Here we demonstrate the feasibility to construct solid state flexible microcavities with
various configurations including spheres, hemispheres and fibers. By incorporating dye molecules
into these structures, high quality lasing emission is observed under optical pumping. The lasing
characteristics have been systematically examined in terms of size dependence, temperature
dependence and polarization. The light field distribution is numerically simulated by finite element
method and the results agree well with experimental observation, supporting whispering gallery
modes (WGM). Especially we have demonstrated single­frequency operation in both spheres and
fibres and tunable lasing by deforming the shape of spheres. The self­assembled flexible
microlasers not only provide an excellent platform for fundamental physics, but also open up new
applications in such as biosensors, nonlinear optic devices, photonic integrated circuits, and
quantum information process etc.

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(CODE: MEP13-I25)

MICRO AND NANOPHOTONIC STRUCTURES IN THE VISIBLE AND NEAR

INFRA-RED FOR OPTICAL DEVICES

Pham Van Hoi, Bui Huy, Ngo Quang Minh

Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Caugiay District, Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Micro and nano­photonics has raised an increasing interest in the last years due to the
foreseen possibility of merging electronics and photonics on the same chips. Significant
breakthroughs have been demonstrated on optical waveguides and passive optical devices to
distribute light, filter optical signal as well as in the field of active structures for light emitters,
modulators and detectors. The main potential applications of the micro and nano­photonic devices
are optical communications, energy conversion, optical sensors and reactors. In the term of
physical properties, photonic structures are characterized by a periodical change of refractive
indices between core and cladding, leading to a strong miniaturization of the waveguide
cross­sections in the deep­submicron scale, which controls a spontaneous emission, zero­threshold
lasing, very sharp bending of light, trapping of photons in the high­Q cavity. In addition, the use of
plasmonic phenomenon based on corrugation of nano­scale metals and photonic materials, leading
to enhanced optical near field is perceived as very interesting and promising approach.
In this talk we will present some research results on the micro and nano­photonic structures
in the visible and near infra­red for optical devices that have been done in the frame work of
Nano­Science and Nano­Technology Program in Institute of Materials Science. The primary items
that addressed to the design and fabrication of 1D photonic structure based on porous silicon
layers made by electro­chemical etching method and some their potential applications such as
optical filters, micro­cavity and optical sensors for distinguishing the content of bio­gasoline
and/or light emitters. This concept will be extended to the 2D and 3D nano­photonic structures
based on silica Opal layers made by sol­gel and self­assembled methods. The second one we
demonstrate the results of lasing emissions of Erbium ions in the visible and near infra­red zone
from micro­cavity. The observation of single­mode green light at the wavelength of 537nm from
Erbium ions in the micro­cavity is a interesting for the study of atom­photon interaction
phenomenon. The last one we will show some new results of design and fabrication of nano
composite based on nano­scale TiO2 and/or ZnO and nano­particles of semiconductors and metals,
which oriented to the making the energy conversion and photo­reactor devices.

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(a) (b)
Fig.1. Plan view (a) and cross section (b) of a micro-cavity based on porous silicon multilayers

Fig.2. FE-SEM images of the nanostructured ZnO (a), ZnO/CdS films (b). The inset

0
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Fig.3. WGM emission spectra from micro-sphere cavity Er-doped silica laser pumped by 980nm laser: (a)
Emission at the wavelength of 1550nm, and (b) Up-conversion emission at the wavelength of 537nm from Er-ions
in the micro-cavity. Inset: image of micro-sphere cavity Er-doped silica laser.

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(CODE: MEP13-I26)

PLASMONS AND THEIR RESONATORS IN NANOSCALE AND ATOMIC-SCALE

OBJECTS

Tadaaki Nagao
International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In the past decade, concept of the surface plasmon as well as those of the low­dimensional
variants have become increasingly important in nanotechnology since their optical properties are
strongly dependent on the size and the shape of the small objects. Because the Fermi wavelength
and screening length of most metals are at the nanometer scale, plasmons in metals are readily
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D

tuned by tailoring their shape, size, at the nanometer to the subnanometer scale. This closely
relates to the purpose of nanotechnology which is to provide appropriate building blocks to
embody nano­architecture with desired functions for novel electronics/photonics devices. The
propagating modes of plasmon in open structures (surfaces, nanowires, etc.) can be studied by
using electron spectroscopy and revealed a rich diversity of physics assocaiated with the electron
dynamics. On the other hand, the localized resonating modes in closed structures (particles, finite
rods, etc.) strongly coulples with light and exhibit wide variety of applications in the field of
nanophotonics, life science, and light harvesting technology. In this talk I present some
fundamental aspects of plasmonic resonators on atomic­scale and on nano­scale objects. Also
some applications in biosensing and light harvesting materials using narrowband plasmonic
resonators as well as uing boradband plasmonic absorber will be discussed.

References:
1. Tadaaki Nagao et al 2010 Sci. Technol. Adv. Mater. 11 054506
2. http://iopscience.iop.org/1468­6996/11/5/054506.

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(CODE: MEP14-I27)

SPONTANEOUS ORIENTATION OF THE BCC LATTICE FOR SPHERICA

MICRODOMAINS IN A BLOCK COPOLYMER THIN FILM

Shinichi Sakurai1, Konomi Honda1 Tsukasa Miyazaki2, Hiroki Ogawa3,4, and Sono Sasaki1
1
Department of Biobased Materials Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Matsugasaki,
Sakyo­ku, Kyoto 606­8585, JAPAN,
2
Core Technology Center, Nitto Denko Corporation, 1­1­2, Shimohozumi, Ibaraki, Osaka 567­8680 Japan,
3
Frontier Softmaterial Beamline (FSBL), 1­1­1 Kouto, Sayo­cho, Sayo­gun, Hyogo 679­5198, Japan,
4
Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI/SPring­8), 1­1­1 Kouto, Sayo 679­5198, Japan

ABSTRACT

Revealing structure­property relationship has been one of the key issues for development of
novel functional or high­performance polymeric materials. For nanostructure analyses, small­angle
X­ray scattering (SAXS) and neutron scattering (SANS) have been utilized for many decades and
are still keeping the first position of the powerful techniques. High­brilliant beam sources are now
available for both X­ray and neutron, which are synchrotron radiation facility like SPring­8 and
high­power pulse neutron facility like J­PARC (Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex; high
intensity proton accelerator facility) in Japan. In this presentation, we show some examples from
our recent experimental results.
Generally speaking, it is known that spherical microdomains formed in block copolymers
pack in the body­centered cubic (BCC)lattice [1]. The sample used is PS­block­PEB­block­PS
(SEBS8)triblock copolymer (PS (polystyrene)spherical microdomains embedded in the matrix of
PEB (polyethylenebutylene); Mn = 6.7º104, Mw/Mn = 1.04, φPS = 0.084 (volume fraction of
PS)) [1]. The sample was spin­cast on a silicon wafer from a toluene solution with a polymer
concentration of 5.0 or 10.0 wt% at room temperature. The thickness of the as­spin­cast film was
controlled by the rotation speed of the spin coater. Then, the as­spin­cast film was further
subjected to the thermal annealing at 140˚C under the nitrogen atmosphere for 10 hours. In order
to characterize the orientation of the BCC lattice of the PS spheres, we have conducted
conventional SAXS measurements at BL­9C (photon factory at KEK, Tsukuba, Japan) and
grazing­incidence SAXS measurements at BL03XU (FSBL in SPring­8)at room temperature.
As shown in Figure 1, we found that the degree of the BCC orientation became better with a
decrease in the film thickness (in a range of 2.0 ­ 48.0 µm). It was further found (especially in the
result for 2.0­µm thick sample) that the {110} plane reflection produced 8 spots, the {200} plane
reflection produced 6 spots, and the {211} plane reflection produced 14 spots. By taking into
accounts of this fact and the azimuthal angles for all the spots, it can be concluded that the (110)
plane of the bcc lattice for spherical microdomains oriented parallel to the substrate in a block
copolymer thin film. As for the in­plane orientation, it should be concluded to be random with
respect to the <110> axis. It is considered that the spontaneous parallel orientation of the {110}
plane is dictated by the free surface (facing to the atmosphere) and by the substrate­side surface
and it proceeds towards interior of the film. Since the propagation depth is limited, our
experimental result of the effect of thickness can be recognized. For the thick sample (the result
shown in Figure 1for 650­µm thick sample), no such preferential orientation is found. However,
we observed appreciable orientation even for this sample when the X­ray incident beam was
delivered in the vicinity of the substrate­side surface for the edge­view geometry.

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Fig.1. 2d-SAXS patterns (edge view) for the annealed SEBS8 films. Here, the normal vector of the film is vertical.

References:
1. S. Sakurai et al.International Journal of Applied Chemistry, 1, 1(2005).

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(CODE: MEP1-O1)

ULTRA LOW ONE-PHOTON ABSORPTION (LOPA) MICROSCOPY AND

APPLICATIONS

Ha Mai Trang DO, Qinggele LI, Thi Thanh Ngan NGUYEN,

Isabelle LEDOUX-RAK, Ngoc Diep LAI
Laboratoire de Photonique Quantique et Moléculaire, UMR 8537 CNRS,
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, France; E­mail: [email protected]­cachan.fr

ABSTRACT

Optical microscopy and nanoscopy play major roles in modern science and technology, with
numerous applications including optical imaging, confocal scanning microscopy, optical data
storage, micro­ and nano­fabrication. Conventional wide­field microscopes are nowadays close to
reach their maximum efficiency through the use of the available objective lens (OL) with numerical
apertures (NA) up to 1.4 (oil immersion OL). Such high NA OL allows addressing an object
within a sub­micrometer volume. In this work, we studied theoretically and experimentally how to
use an optical microscope with a high NA OL to address a sub­micrometer object in
three­dimensional (3D) space, and its application for fabrication of sub­wavelength 3D structures.
There exist two excitation ways, namely one­photon and two­photon absorption, whose
excitation mechanisms are different and theirs uses depend on specific applications. For
applications in which a thin film is used, it is very convenient to use the one­photon excitation
(OPE) method by employing a simple and low cost laser in UV range. Due to the linear absorption,
this method however limits the excitation only on the sample surface. Example of this OPE
technique is the fabrication of very thin two­dimensional (2D) structures. 3D imaging or
fabrication is therefore impossible with OPE method. Two­photon excitation (TPE) in contrast
provides intrinsic 3D addressing, thanks to a local nonlinear absorption. TPE is made possible by
the very high local intensity provided by the tight focusing in a confocal scanning microscope
system combined with a pulsed infrared laser. This TPE nowadays allows many potential
applications in different domains, in particular, for 3D imaging and 3D fabrication of
sub­microstructures.
In this work, we demonstrated a simple but very efficient way, which allows to achieve the
advantages of both above techniques. Namely, we exploited the use of OPE technique in which
the wavelength is located in the edge part of the absorption band of the studied material. Thank to
very low absorption effect, this technique, called LOPA (low one­photon absorption) microscopy,
presents a greate advantage. Indeed, it requires only a simple continuous laser, as that used in the
case of OPE, and it allows 3D addressing, similar to what obtained in the case of TPE. We
demonstrated the idea by fabricating different polymer­based desired 2D and 3D sub­micrometer
structures.

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Figure 1: Focusing of light inside a low absorption material by a high numerical aperture objective lens.
Simulations results show intensity distributions at the focusing region, which remain almost the same for different
depths (d = 1, 10, 16, 22 µm). These results are calculated by using a vectorial Debye approximation method with
NA = 1.3, λ = 532 nm, and σ (absorption coefficient) = 800 m-1.

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Bi2Fe4O9-Fe3O4 NANOCOMPOSITE THIN FILM: MBE GROWTH AND

MAGNETIC PROPERTIES

Duong Anh Tuan1, YooLeemi Shin1, Seungmok Jeon1, Dang Duc Dung2, and Sunglae Cho1*
1
University of Ulsan, Republic of Korea; E­mail: [email protected]
2
Department of General Physics, School of Engineering, HUST

ABSTRACT

The mullite­type orthorhombic Bi2Fe4O9 is a well known multiferroic material, which is

ferroelectric and antiferromagnetic with TN = 260K.[1] Magnetite Fe3O4 was known as one of the
important ferromagnetic oxides for spintronic devices due to its high spin­polarization at room
temperature, high Curie temperature (TC = 860 K) and high room temperature magnetoresistance
(MR).[2,3] The combination of ferroelectric phase and ferromagnetic phase in nanostructure
composite enables us to control electrical polarization by magnetic field and vice versa. Recently,
there are some interesting reports in nanocomposite systems. For example, E. Weal et al reported
the large saturation magnetization (MS), 900 emu/cm3, in BiFeO3­Fe3O4 nanocomposite.[4] L.
Yan et al reported that, BiFeO3–CoFeO4 nanocomposite possessed the saturation polarization of
60 |j,V/cm2 and magnetization of 410 emu/cm3.[5] S. N. Babu et al reported that
BiFe0.5Cr0.5O3­NiFe2O3 composite has a larger magnetization and dielectric constant than those
of both parent compounds.[6] Here we report on the structural and magnetic properties of
Bi2Fe4O9­Fe3O4 nanocomposite thin films grown on LaAlO3 substrate by MBE. X­ray diffraction
and FE­SEM image revealed the epitaxial nanocomposites consisting of two single crystal phases;
orthorhombic Bi2Fe4O9 and fcc Fe3O4. The temperature dependent resistivity showed the Verwey
transition temperature (TV, a first order metal­insulator transition of Fe3O4) of 100 K. The 1.4%
MR in 7.5 kOe was observed at 150 K. The saturation magnetization at room temperature is
140emu/cm3. The temperature dependent magnetization in 0.5T showed the Néel temperature
(TN) of Bi2Fe4O9 is about 260K.

Reference
1. Z. M. Tian, et al.J. Appl. Phys. 106 103912 (2009).
2. S. Tiwari, et al. J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 40, 4943 (2007).
3. A. V. Ramos, et al. J. Appl. Phys. 100, 103902 (2006).
4. E. Weal, et al. Appl. Phys. Lett. 97, 153121 (2010).
5. L. Yan, et al. Appl. Phys. Lett. 94, 192902 (2009).
6. S. N. Babu, et al. J. Appl. Phys. 107, 09D919 (2010).

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APPEARANCE OF SUPERCONDUCTIVITY IN ULTRA-THIN

FeSe1-xTex (x = 0.9, 0.95) SINGLE CRYSTALS

M. Senda1, R. Eguchi1, H. Goto1, T. Kambe1, T. Noji2, Y. Koike2, Y. Kubozono1

1
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University, Japan;
2
Department of Applied physics, Tohoku University, Japan
Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

FeSe is the simplest structure in iron­based superconductors and shows superconductivity

transition temperature (Tc) = 8 K [1]. With substitution of Te for Se, Tc goes up and reaches
maximum Tc = 14 K at x = 0.6 ­ 0.7 in FeSe1­xTex, and the superconductivity disappears at x = 1,
namely, in FeTe. FeTe shows the antiferromagnetic ordering and the structural transition from
tetoragonal to monoclinic around 70 K.
Interestingly, FeTe thin films, which are fabricated on various oxide substrates by the pulse
laser deposition (PLD) method, show the superconducting transition (Tc zero = 9.1 K) [2]. The
superconductivity in FeTe thin films is introduced by a softening of the first order magnetic and
structural transition due to the tensile stress at the interface between FeTe and the oxide
substrate.
In this study, we investigate superconducting properties of ultra­thin single crystals of
FeSe1­xTex (x = 0.95 and 0.9), which show no superconductivity in bulk single crystals. Ultra­thin
crystals of FeSe1­xTex (x = 0.95 and 0.9) were fabricated using the scotch­tape method and were
attached to SiO2/Si substrates.
The results show the temperature dependence of resistivity in 90 nm and 100 nm thick
crystals of FeSe0.05Te0.95 and FeSe0.9Te0.1, respectively. In the temperature dependence of resistivity in
FeSe0.05Te0.95 and FeSe0.9Te0.1 bulk single crystals, the anomaly attributed to the structural and
magnetic phase transition is observed at around 50 K in FeSe0.05Te0.95 and 40 K in FeSe0.1Te0.9 and
the superconducting transition is not observed. The ultra­thin FeSe0.05Te0.95 crystal shows the structural
phase transition at around 40 K in the same behavior as the bulk crystal, but shows a clear drop of
resistivity at 11.4 K, that means an appearance of superconducting transition. Furthermore, in
ultra­thin FeSe0.1Te0.9 crystal, the anomaly disappears and a sharp superconducting transition (Tc zero =
12.5 K) is observed. Thus, the superconductivity is realized in ultra­thin single crystals of
non­superconducting compositions in FeSe1­xTex

Reference
1. F.­C. Hsu, et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 105 14262 (2008)
2. Y. Han et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 104, 17003 (2010)

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FERROELECTRIC CONTROL OF TWO DIMENSIONAL ELECTRON GAS IN OXIDE

HETEROINTERFACE

Tra-Vu Thanh1, Jhih-Wei Chen2, Chao-Hui Yeh3, Po-Wen Chiu3

Chia-Hao Chen4, Yi-Chun Chen2, and Chung-Lin Wu2, Lin – Jiunn Yuan1, Ying –Hao Chu5
1
Institute of Physics, National Chiao­Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Physics, National Cheng­Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
3
Department of Electrical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
4
National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan
5
Department of Material Science and Engineering, National Chiao­Tung University,
Hsinchu, Taiwan

ABSTRACT

Oxide heterointerfaces are emerging as one of the most exciting materials systems in
condensed­matter science. One remarkable example is the LaAlO3 /SrTiO3 (LAO/STO) interface,
a model system in which a highly mobile electron gas forms between two band insulators. Our
study to manipulate the conductivity at this interface by using ferroeletricity of Pb(Zr,Ti)O3. Our
transport data strongly suggests that down polarization direction depletes the conducting interface
of LAO/STO. After switching the polarization direction (up), it becomes accumulation. In
addition, our experiments show there is obvious the band structure changed by cross­ sectional
scanning tunneling microscopy and combining with X­ ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
measurements. The transport properties are measured to build up the connection between
macroscopic properties and local electronic structures that have been applied to study this
structure. Controlling the conductivity of this oxide interface suggests that this technique may not
only extend more generally to other oxide systems but also open much potential to ferroelectric
field effect transistors.

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(CODE: MEP7-O5)

INFLUENCE OF FABRICATION CONDITIONS ON GIANT MAGNETOCALORIC

EFFECT OF Ni-Mn-Sn RIBBONS

Nguyen Huy Dan1, Do Tran Huu2, Nguyen Hai Yen1, Pham Thi Thanh1, Nguyen Huu Duc1, Nguyen
Thi Nguyet Nga3, Tran Dang Thanh1,4, Phan The Long4, Seong Cho Yu4
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau
Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam; E­mail:[email protected]
2
Hanoi University of Science and Technology, 1 Dai Co Viet, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam.
3
Hanoi University of Education No.2, Xuan Hoa, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam.
4
BK­21 Physics Program and Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 361­763,
South Korea

ABSTRACT

The magnetocaloric effect of Ni50Mn50­xSnx ribbons (x = 0.12 ÷ 0.15) prepared by

melt­spinning and subsequently annealed has been investigated. The X­ray diffraction data of
specimens show that they are partially crystallized with Ni2MnSn phase. The magnetic transitions
of these ribbons strongly depend on Sn­concentration and annealing process. Particularly, the
antiferromagnetic/ferromagnetic transition is just observed at a narrow range of the
Sn­concentration (x = 0.13 ÷ 0.14). Their positive magnetic entropy changes occurred at the
vicinity of Neél temperature are quite large, |∆Sm|max= 5.7 J.kg­1K­1 (for x = 0.13) with external
magnetic field change H = 12 kOe. Besides that, their negative magnetic entropy changes are
also observed near Curie temperature, which is in room temperature region. Although the
magnitude of the negative effect is smaller than that of the positive one, |∆Sm|max= 1.4 J.kg­1K­1 (for
x = 0.13), the full width at haft the maximum peak of the entropy change is larger, FWHM ~ 36 K,
resulting in high value of refrigerant capacity, RC > 50 J.kg­1. Our obtained results indicate that
Ni50Mn50­xSnx ribbons are good candidates for application to magnetic refrigerators at room
temperature.

Keywords: Giant magnetocaloric effect, Rapidly quenched alloys, Magnetic refrigerration.

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(CODE: MEP7-O6)

HIGH-TEMPERATURE SEGMENTED THERMOELECTRIC OXIDE MODULE

USING p-TYPE Ca3Co4O9 AND n-TYPE ZnAlO/CaMn0.95Nb0.05O3 Legs

Le Thanh Hung1, Ngo Van Nong1, G. Jeffrey Snyder2, Nini Pryds1 and Søren Linderoth1
1
Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, DTU Risø Campus,
4000 Roskilde, Denmark.
2
Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena CA 91109
USA
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Thermoelectric (TE) power generator using TE materials which directly convert heat into
electricity offers a viable environmental friendly technology for waste heat recovery. Recently, TE
oxide modules have gained much attraction since they are composed of cheap materials and are
stable at high temperatures up to 1200 K, where most the conventional TE materials based on
alloys are often degraded over the time. In this report, oxide TE materials of p­type Ca3Co4O9,
n­types ZnAlO, and CaMn0.95Nb0.05O3 were used to fabricate high temperature TE segmented
modules. These oxide materials were prepared by solid­state reaction, followed by a spark plasma
sintering technique, and their thermoelectric properties were characterized from 300 to 1200 K.
The module performance was first investigated by numerical modeling using the experimental
thermoelectric properties data as input parameters. In these calculations, the power generation
characteristics were investigated in terms of various n­leg selections (ZnAlO, CaMn0.95Nb0.05O3,
and segmented ZnAlO/CaMn0.95Nb0.05O3), while the p­leg Ca3Co4O9 was fixed. Based on the
model predication, several modules were fabricated, tested, and compared again with the
theoretical calculations. The obtained results are discussed in details and also compared with other
reported oxide modules.

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STABILIZATION OF CUBIC γ-PHASE U-Mo ALLOYS

SYNTHESIZED BY SPLAT-COOLING

Nhu-T.H. Kim-Ngan1, I. Tkach2, S. Mašková2, L. Havela2,

A. Warren3, T. Scott3
1
Institute of Physics, Pedagogical University,
Podchorazych 2, 30­084 Krakow, Poland, Email: [email protected]
2
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Ke Karlovu 5, 12116 Prague, Czech Republic.
3
Interface Analysis Centre, University of Bristol, Oldbury House, Bristol, BS2 8BQ, United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT

Massive research programs in USA were launched in the late70s to convert nuclear research
reactors from the use of highly enriched uranium (HEU) to low enriched uranium (LEU; < 20%
235
U). The U­Mo alloys turned out to be the most promising candidates, since they fulfil the
requirements to use the LEU in reactors while also preserve cubic γ­U phase with a higher density
and stability under irradiation. U­Mo alloys were also found to be the top performers among many
U­based fuel alloys in the screening­tests. More recently U­10wt% Mo was selected for the U.S.
reactors, while many European reactors continue to use the U­7wt% Mo. In Vietnam, the nuclear
reactor in the Central Highlands of Da Lat City had to stop working last November (2011) to
convert HEU rods to LEU ones. It resumes activity on March 20 (2012) equipped with 92 LEU
rods in order to produce medical isotopes for major hospitals nationwide.
From a fundamental standpoint it is also of interest to determine the basic thermodynamic
properties of the γ­phase U­Mo alloys, since they exhibit a superconducting ground state around 2
K. Most of the data, however, were obtained more than half century ago. There is a lack of
detailed and more recent data of those γ­U alloys.
We focus our attention on the use of Mo doping together with ultrafast cooling (with high
cooling rates ≥106 K/s), which helps to maintain the cubic γ­phase in U­Mo system to low
temperatures and on determination of the low­temperature properties of these γ­U alloys. The
most significant finding of our study has been the demonstration that using a splat cooling method
it has been possible to maintain some fraction of the high­temperature γ­phase at room
temperature in pure uranium, something which was hitherto considered impossible. U­15at.% Mo
alloy clearly exhibits ­phase structure with no evidence for  or ­related phases. All the splats
become superconducting with Tc in the range from 1.24 K (pure U splat) to 2.11 K (U­15 at.%
Mo) [1].
All phases formed in the splats are very stable in exposing to ambient conditions (no ageing).
The ­phase in U­Mo alloys undergoes eutectoid decomposition to form equilibrium phases of
orthorhombic ­uranium and body centered tetragonal U2Mo intermetallic compound (tetragonal
’­phase) upon annealing at 500oC, while annealing at 800oC has stabilized the initial  phase.
Unlike ­U which easily absorbs a large amount of hydrogen (UH3 hydride), the cubic bcc phase
does not absorb any detectable amount of hydrogen at pressures below 1 bar and at room
temperature. At high pressure, the U­15at.% Mo splat become powder consisted of elongated
particles of 2­4 mm revealing amorphous state.

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Fig. 1. EBSD maps exhibiting some fraction of the -U phase persisting at room temperature in pure uranium was
chosen as the logo for the AVS 59 Call for Actinides and Rare Earth Abstracts (October 28-November 2, 2012,
Tampa, Florida, USA).

References:
1. I. Tkach, N.­T.H. Kim­Ngan, S. Mašková, M. Dzevenko, L. Havela, A. Warren, C. Stitt , T. Scott, J.
Alloys and Compounds 522 (2012) 130­135.

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(CODE: MEP8-O8)

CHARACTERISTICS OF PHENACENE SINGLE CRYSTAL FIELD-EFFECT

TRANSISTORS

Xuexia He,1 Ritsuko Eguchi,1 Hidenori Goto,1 and Yoshihiro Kubozono1,2*

1
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University, Okayama 700­8530, Japan
2
Reserach Center of New Functional Materials for Energy Production, Storage and Transport, Okayama
University, Okayama 700­8530, Japan; E­mail: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Field­effect transistors (FETs) with organic molecules have extensively been studied owing
to many advantages such as flexibility, large­area coverage, low­cost / low­energy fabrication
process and ease of design during past decades. Recently, the FETs with organic single crystals
have attracted much attention from the expectation that they provide the intrinsic properties of
organic FETs, or intrinsic nature of organic molecules because of few defects, grain boundaries
and impurities resuting in extrinsic perturbation for channel transport. In the past years, our group
have investigated the characteristics of FETs with thin films of phenacene type molecules, picene,
[6]phenacene and [7]phenacene.1­3 These FETs showed excellent p­channel FET characteristics
with the mobility |L being higher than 1 cm2 V­1 s­1. The single crystal FET was, recently,
fabricated with picene, showing the |x value as high as 1.1 cm2 V ­1 s ­1 . 4
In the present study, we have performed fabrication and characterization of [7]phenacene
single crystal FETs. The [7]phenacene single crystal FET
with SiO2 gate dielectric showed p­channel FET
characteristics with the // being as high as 2.3 cm2 V1 s­1,
while as seen from Fig. 1, the [7]phenacene single crystal
FET with Ta2O5 gate dielectric shows p­channel FET
characteristics with the // as high as 3.2 cm2 V­1 s­1 and
the absolute threshold voltage |FTH| of 6.1 V. This //value
is the highest in phenacene single crystal FETs. We have
further fabiricated [7]phenacene single crystal FET with
ionic liquid gate dielectric (bmim[PF6]), which shows the
//as high as 3.8 x 10­1 cm2 V­1 s­1 and the |VTH| of 2.3 V.
Thus, the FET characteristics of FET device with new Fig.1. Transfer curves for phenacene single
phenacene molecule, [7]phenacene, have been fully crystal FET with Ta O gate dielectric
investigated.

Reference
1. Okamoto, H.; Kawasaki, N.; Kaji, Y.; Kubozono, Y.; Fujiwara, A.; Yamaji, M. J. Am. Chem. Soc.
2008, 230, 10470 ­ 10471.
2. Komura, N.; Goto, H.; He, X.; Mitamura, H.; Eguchi, R; Kaji, Y.; Okamoto H.; Sugawara, Y.;
Gohda,S.; Sato K; Kubozono, Y. Appl. Phys. Lett. in press.
3. Sugawara, Y.; Kaji, Y.; Ogawa, K; Eguchi, R; Oikawa, S.; Gohda, H.; Fujiwara, A.; Kubozono, Y.
Appl. Phys. Let. 2011, 98, 013303­1 ­ 013303­3.
4. Kawai, N.; Eguchi, R.; Goto, H.; Akaike, K; Kaji, Y.; Kambe, T.; Fujiwara, A.; Kubozono, Y. J.
Phys. Chem. C 2012, 116, 7983 ­ 7988.

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FIELD-INDUCED ELECTRICAL TRANSPORT PROPERTIES OF ULTRA-THIN

FeSe1-xTex SINGLE CRYSTALS

Ritsuko Eguchi1, Megumi Senda1, Hidenori Goto1, Takashi Kambe1,

Takashi Noji 2, Yoji Koike12, Y. Kubozono1
1
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University, Japan;
2
Department of Applied Physics, Tohoku University, Japan,
E­mail: eguchi­[email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Iron­based superconductors have been an attractive subject since the discovery of high­7/c
superconductivity in LaFeAsO1­xFx with Tc = 26 K. Tc increases by using small rare­earth atoms
and attains a maximum value of Tc = 55 K. They commonly contain anti­PbO­type FeAs layers
as superconducting layers in the crystal structure. After that, superconductivity at 8 K has been
reported in the anti­PbO­type structure FeSe [1], which is the simplest structure in iron­based
superconductors. With substitution of Te for Se, Tc goes up and reaches maximum Tc = 14 K at
x = 0.6 ­ 0.7 in FeSe1­xTex, and the superconductivity disappears at x = 1, namely, in FeTe [2].
We have succeeded in obtaining ultra­thin FeSe1­xTex (x = 1.0, 0.9, 0.7) crystals attached
on a SiO2/Si substrate. Making field­effect transistor devices using these ultra­thin single crystals,
we investigate field­induced electrical transport properties of ultra­thin FeSe1­xTex using ionic liquid
as a gate dielectric.
Figure 1(a) shows a schematic diagram of a devise structure using thin crystal with a liquid
gate dielectric. Figure 1(b) shows the sheet conductivity (CJ2D) as a function of gate voltage (VG) for
thin FeSe0 1Te09 crystal, which is obtained from the slope of the source­drain current (7D) vs
source­drain voltage (KSD = ­100 ~ 100 mV) characteristics in each VG. The CJ2D decreases with an
increase in VG. Applying the positive VG indicates that electrons are accumulated in FeSe0.1Te09. In
previous reports, Hall coefficient of FeTe at room temperature indicates a positive value, that
means a hole transport is dominant [3]. Therefore, it is suggested that hole carriers are
compensated by accumulated electrons, resulting in a decrease in the conductivity.

(a) (b)
Figure 1. (a) Schematic diagram of a devise structure with a liquid gate dielectric and (b) the sheet
conductivity as a function of gate voltage for thin FeSe0.1Te0.9 crystal
Reference
1. F.­C. Hsu et al, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 105, 14262 (2008).
2. T. Noji et al, J. Phys. Soc. Jpn.79, 084711 (2010).
3. I. Tsukada et al, Physica C 471, 625 (2011).

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ELECTRICAL CONTROL OF EXCHANGE BISA IN Co/IrMn/PZT MULTILAYERED

THIN FILMS

Do Thi Huong Giang, Vu Nguyen Thuc, Nguyen Huu Duc, Guiaullme Agnus and Phillipe Lecoeur
1
Department of Nano Magnetic Materials and Devices, Faculty of Engineering Physics and
Nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology,Vietnam National University, Hanoi,
E3 Building, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email [email protected]
.
ABSTRACT

This paper investigates the electric field controlled rotation of the magnetization reversal in
ferromagnetic /piezoelectric multilayer. In this system, the thin Lead Zirconate Titanate Pb(Zr,
Ti)O3 (PZT) layer of 250 nm­thick were pulsed­laser deposited by optimizing technology
conditions, buffer and seeding. The exchange­biased ferromagnetic/antiferromagnetic
Ta(5)/IrMn(8)/Co(5)/Ta(5) (nm) bilayers were grown directly on top electrode of the
piezoelectric layer by magnetron sputtering. The magnetization loops obtained using polar
magneto­optical Kerr effect measurements reveal a strong reduction of exchange bias field and
coercivity depending on the electrical field across the PZT layer. The results were discussed in
term of the “Villary effect” in the ferromagnetic (magnetostrictive) Co layer accomplished by
strain mediated magnetoelectric coupling in magnetostrictive/piezoelectric layers. These results are
promising for a magnetic as well as magnetoresistance switching induced by an electric field for
advanced low­power spintronic devices and high density memory applications.

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MAGNETIZATION TILT ANGLES IN [Pd/Co]/Cu/[Co/Pd]-NiFe PSEUDO SPIN

VALVES

T. N. Anh Nguyen1,2, Sunjae Chung1, S. M. Mohseni1,2, Q. Tuan Le1, R.K. Dumas and Johan
Åkerman1, 2, 3
1
Materials Physics, School of ICT, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology,
Electrum 229, 164 40, Kista, Sweden; Email: [email protected]
2
NanOsc AB, Electrum 205, 164 40 Kista, Sweden
3
Department of Physics, University of Gothenburg, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden

ABSTRACT

While spin­transfer torque devices are typically based on either in­plane or perpendicularly
magnetized materials, a tilted free or fixed layer provides additional design freedom1,2. We recently
demonstrated that the tilt angle in [Co/Pd]­NiFe exchange springs can be tailored by varyingthe
NiFe thickness3. Here, we demonstrate [Pd/Co]/Cu/[Co/Pd]­NiFe(tNiFe) pseudo spin valves (PSVs)
that contain a perpendicular spin current polarizer and a tilted free layer, Fig. 2 inset. We study the
PSVs using a combination of alternating gradient magnetometry (AGM), angular dependence
magnetoresistance (MR), to determine the magnetic state of the different parts of the free layer.
The OOP M(H) and MR loops for various tNiFe are shown in Fig. 1(a) and Fig. 1(b),
respectively. From the OOP MR loops, we can deduce the tilt angle of the bottom of the free layer
before and after switching. We find that the two states are asymmetric due to coupling to the fixed
layer. The effective average tilt angle of the entire [Co/Pd]­NiFe free layer can be estimated from
the angular dependence of the switching field which, Fig. 2. The results show that as tNiFe is
increased, the average tilt angle of the [Co/Pd]­NiFe increases. We note that the tilt is smaller than
in corresponding single [Co/Pd]­NiFe exchange springs due to the interaction with the
perpendicularly magnetized fixed layer3.
Our results provide a first observation of the tilt angle in a PSVs structure, and provide
meaningful insights for the future realization and optimization of tilted STO devices.

References:
1. Y. Zhou et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92, 262508 (2008)
2. Skowroński et al., Appl. Phys. Express 5, 063005 (2012).
3. T. N. Anh Nguyen et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 98, 172502 (2011).

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THE INFLUENCE OF BORON ADDITION ON STRUCTURAL, MAGNETIC AND

THERMOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF Ni2Mn1.52Sb0.48Bx
.
Ngo Van Nong1, Le Thanh Hung1, Luu Tuan Tai2
1
Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark,
Risø Campus, Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
2
Cryogenic Laboratory, Faculty of Physics, Hanoi University of Science,
334, Nguyen Trai Road, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Heusler alloys known as X2YZ (full­Heusler) and XYZ (half­Hersler), where X and Y
denote the transition metals and X is s­p such as Al, Ga, Sb, Sn, In, ect., have been extensively
studied since they possess many important properties [1­3] like shape memory effect,
magnetocaloric effect (MCE), magnetoresistance and thermoelectric effect. In this work, structure,
magnetic and thermoelectric properties of the full­Hersler Ni2Mn1.52Sb0.48 alloy were investigated
in terms of Boron (B) addition. We have found that the structural transition temperature i.e. the
ferromagnetic­to­antiferromagnetic martensitic transition (TM) decreases, while the
paramagnetic­ferromagnetic austenitic transition (TC) tends to increase with increasing B
concentration. Temperature dependent X­ray diffraction patterns from 200 ­ 500 K clearly shows
an evolution of the structural transformation from orthorhombic to cubic structure. It was
interestingly found in the high­temperature (300 ­ 1000 K) thermoelectric properties, that the
sample with x = 1 switches from n­type conducting behavior at temperatures below 570 K to
p­type conducting one in higher temperature region. However, with higher B concentration e.g. x
= 2, the sample shows n­type conducting behavior over the whole measured temperature range,
again confirming the effect of boron addition.

References:
1. Lluís Mañosa et al., Nature Materials 9, 478 (2010).
2. L. Chen et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 101, 012401 (2012)
3. X. Yan et al., Nano Letters, 11, 556 (2011).

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LIGHTING THE FUTURE

Przemysław Dereń
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Okólna 2, 50­422
Wrocław, Poland, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Present and future lighting is based on phosphors. In contemporary energy saving lamps thin
phosphor layer is excited by UV light produced by discharge in low­pressure mercury vapor.
These lamps have reached their optimum performance and there is no technical way to improve
significantly their effectiveness. Energy difference between energies of mercury UV emission and
of the visible light produced by phosphor limits these lamps efficiency. Furthermore massive use of
the lamp based on mercury will turn to be harmful to the environment and eventually to the human
kind.
Two solutions were proposed so far one is to develop a VUV phosphor with efficiency
higher than 100 % and also is to develop phosphor for Solid State Lighting based on Light
Emitting Diodes (LED). In the later case the excitation energy is close to visible light so such light
sources exhibit higher efficiency than lamps based on mercury excited phosphors.
This work presents general idea as well as original results for new phosphors generated for
white phosphor LED (WPLED). They are based on silicate, aluminate, nitride, and oxynitride
phosphors. Additionally during our work new phosphors for VUV excitation were developed
which may find application as quantum cutting phosphors or phosphors for plasma panels.

Acknowledgements
This work was supported by POIG.01.01.02­02­006/09 project co­funded by European Regional
Development Fund within the Innovative Economy Program. Priority I, Activity 1.1. Sub­activity 1.1.2 and
partly supported by Ministry of Science and Higher Education in the frame of grant no. N N209 767240
which is gratefully acknowledged.

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(CODE: MEP10-O14)

BLUE ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (B-OLED): PREPARATION,

CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATION

Nguyen Duc Cuong, Do Ngoc Chung, Tran Thi Thao, Le Thi Hien, Tran Quang Trung,
Vu Xuan Nghia, Nguyen Nang Dinh
University of Engineering and Technology, VNUH, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Organic light emitting diodes (OLED) have been increasingly investigated due to their
potential applications such as optoelectronics, screen for TV and cellular phones, etc. As an
excitation light, OLED possess another advantage in comparison with LEDs in the flat
film-like shape that makes OLED easy to integrate monolithically with microfluidic mixers
made on flat glass substrates. In this work we present recent results on the preparation and
characterization of blue OLEDs (B­OLED) that can be served as the “flat film-like shape”
excitation sources in an opto­biomedical analysis. The organic layers NPB as hole transport
layer (HTL), MADN as emitting layer (EML) and Alq3 as electron transport layer (ETL) were
obtained by deposition through shadow mask in the high­vacuum chamber. Further, a shallow
contact (ultra­thin LiF layer) with 100 nm­thick an aluminum coating (Al) served as the cathode
was successively evaporated. The working area of OLED pixels defined by the overlap of anode
and cathode layouts is 15×15 mm2. The emission spectrum of the B­OLED possesses a full width
of half maximum (FWHM) of 100 nm. Using these OLEDs for a “flat film­like shape” excitation
source, the photoluminescence of the CdSe­QDs attached with listeria monocytogenes bacteria
exhibited clear red colour light. Based on this effect one can qualitatively observe the presence of
the bacteria, once the last are attached to the QDs through specific antibodies.

Keywords: Organic light emitting diodes (OLED), flat film­like shape, photoluminescence, current­voltage
(I­V) characteristic

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(CODE: MEP10-O15)

EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE AND STRESS ON THE InGaP/GaAs

HETEROJUNCTION BIPOLAR PHOTOTRANSISTOR

Than Hong Phuc, Yasushi TAKAKI, Kazuo UCHIDA, Shinji NOZAKI

The University of Electro­Communications, Dept. of Engineering Science, Nozaki and Uchida lab.
1­5­1, Chofugaoka, Chofu­shi, Tokyo, 182­8585, Japan, Email: hphuc@w3­4f5f.ee.uec.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Although the effects of electrical stress and temperature on the performance of the
InGaP/GaAs heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) have been widely studied and reported,
little or none was reported for the InGaP/GaAs heterojunction bipolar phototransistor (HPT) in
the literature. In this paper, we discuss the temperature­dependent characteristic of InGaP/GaAs
HPTs before and after electrical stress and assess the effectiveness of the emitter­ledge passivation,
which was found to effectively keep the InGaP/GaAs HBTs from degrading at higher temperature
or after an electrical stress. The HPTs were fabricated using the wet­etching process. Although the
fabrication process is similar to the HBTs’, the emitter and base structures are different and
consist of 10 and 11 finger­shaped electrodes each with a size of 4 μm x 2,100 μm, respectively,
as seen in Fig. 1 so that the effective emitter and base areas exposed to light can become large
without causing the emitter crowding.

Fig.1. Structure of the fabricated InGaP/GaAs HPT with the emitter-ledge passivation.

Fig. 2. Temperature dependent optical gain of the fabricated HPT

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Figure 2 shows the temperature­dependent optical gain before giving an electrical stress.
Since the optical gain is proposrtional to an increase of the collector current after exposure to UV
light from an Halogen lamp, the increase of the collector current was measured as an optical gain.
Although the optical gain decreases at higher temperature in the HPTs both with and without
emitter­ledge passivation, the optical gain with emitter­ledge passivation is higher than that
without ledge passivation at any temperature. The emitter­ledge passivation is effective keeping a
higher optical gain even at higher temperature. An electrical stress was given to the HPTs by
keeping the collector current at 60 mA for 15 min. Since the collector current density as an
electrical stress is 24 A/cm2 and much smaller than the stress usually given to smaller HBTs, a
decreased optical gain was not observed when it was given at room temperature. However, when
it was given at 420 K, a significant decrease of the optical gain was observed at any temperature.
Nevertheless, the emitter­ledge passivation was found effective in minimizing the decrease of the
optical gain.

Keywords: heterojunction bipolar phototransistor (HPT), InGaP/GaAs, emitter ledge passivation,

electrical stress, temperature dependence

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(CODE: MEP11-O16)

HIGH EFFICIENT SOLUTION PROCESSABLE BULK HETEROJUNCTION SOLAR

CELLS BASED ON MESOGENIC PHTHALOCYANINE

QuangDuy DAO1, Tetsuro HORI1, Tetsuya MASUDA1, Kaoru FUKUMURA1, Takeshi HAYASHI1,
Toshiya KAMIKADO1, Hiroyuki YOSHIDA1, Akihiko FUJII1,
Yo SHIMIZU2, and Masanori OZAKI
1
Division of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering, Osaka
University 2­1 Yamada­oka, Suita, Osaka 565­0871, Japan; E­mail: [email protected]­u.ac.jp
2
Synthetic Nano­Function Materials Group, Research Institute for Ubiquitous Energy Devices, National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Kansai Centre 1­8­31 Midorigaoka,
Ikeda, Osaka 563­8577, Japan

ABSTRACT

We report on high efficient small molecule based bulk solar cells, fabricated by utlizing a solution
process. A mesogenic phthalocyanine derivative, 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25­octahexylphthalocyanine (C6PcH2) is
a promising donor molecule, and exhibits excellent solubility in organic solvents, strong optical absorption,
especially from 600 to 800 nm, and the high hole and electron drift mobilities of 1.4 cm2/Vs and 0.5 cm2/Vs
in the crystalline phase, respectively. 1,2) The organic solar cells with bulk heterojunction of C6PcH2 and
1­(3­methoxy­carbonyl)­propyl­1­1­phenyl­(6,6)C61, fabricated by spin­coating, have demonstrated the high
energy conversion efficiency of 3.2%. By using processing additives, the short­circuit current density was
markedly enhanced from 7.48 to 9.06 mA/cm2. With the open circuit voltage of 0.78 V and filling factor
of 0.58, the efficiency could be estimated to be 4.11%. From the analyses of AFM images and XRD patterns,
the enhancements of photovoltaic properties are discussed by taking the separated phase as well as charge
separation into consideration.

Fig. 1. (a) Molecular structure of C6PcH2 and (b) energy diagram of the components of the device

Reference
1. Y. Miyake et al., Appl. Phys. Express, 2011,4, 021604.
2. T. Hori et al., Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 95 (2011) 3087.

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(CODE: MEP11-O17)

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ALKALINE METAL DOPED PICENE

SUPERCONDUCTORS

K. Teranishi, X. He, M. Izumi, Y. Sakai, R. Eguchi, H. Goto,

Y. Takabayashi, T. Kambe , Y. Kubozono
Research Laboratory for Surface Science, Okayama University
E­mail: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Superconductivity with Tcs of 7 and 18 K has been observed by intercalating alkaline metal
atom or alkaline­earth metal atom into aromatic hydrocarbon, picene [1,2]. Furthermore,
superconductivity of metal doped solids of hydrocarbons, phenanthrene, coronene and
1,2:8,9­dibenzopentacene, has also been found [2­5]. These hydrocarbon molecules possess
two­dimensional layered structure as in graphite, and the strong ^­overlap is formed in the
herringbone­stacking layer.
Although the picene superconductors were first discovered, their physical properties and
crystal structures are still unclear because of their low superconducting fraction. The specific heat
was successfully measured for Ba1.5phenanthrene solid with superconducting shielding fraction of
100%, and the s­wave superconducting gap and BCS­like superconducting mechanism are
suggested [6,7]. Therefore, the high shielding­fraction samples of picene superconductors are
urgently required.
In this study, we tried to make the superconducting picene samples with high shielding
fraction by use of various solid­reaction processes and liquid­reaction processes. Fig. 1 shows the
temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibility, M/H, of K3.2picene obtained by solid reaction
method, in which the picene and K metal were annealed in the closely sealed Cu tube; the
superconducting transition is observed at 7 K. The H dependence of M is shown in Fig. 2, which
shows the lower critical field of 260 Oe. The X­ray diffraction pattern (Fig. 3) shows the lattice
constants, a = 8.675(7), b = 5.840(6), c = 13.079(5), and J3 = 93.37(5)°, which are consistent
with those reported previously [1]. The Raman scattering spectra (Fig. 4) shows that the number
of electron on picene is three.
We further tried to make Kxpicene samples by use of liquid solution method with NH3.
Previously, 18 K phase of K3picene was selectively prepared by use of CH3NH2 [2]. In this study,
we precisely control the reaction process for making the superconducting picene sample with high
shielding fraction.

Fig 1. M//fof K32picene Fig 3. X-ray diffraction pattern for K3.0picene

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Fig 2. H dependence of M in K32picene. Fig 4. Raman spectra for K3 0picene and picene

Reference
1. R. Mitsuhashi et al., Nature (London) 464, 76 (2010).
2. Y. Kubozono et al., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 13, 16476 (2011)
3. X. F. Wang et al., Nat. Commun. 2, 507 (2011)
4. X. F. Wang et al., Phys. Rev. B 84, 214523 (2011).
5. Xue, M et al., Sci. Rep. 2, 389; DOI:10.1038/srep00389 (2012).
6. Y. Kasahara et al., Phys. Rev. B 85, 214520 (2012)
7. J. Ying et al., Phys. Rev. B 85, 180511(R) (2012)

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(CODE: MEP12-O18)

LUMINESCENCE PROPERTIES OF NEW RED PHOSPHOR KYP2O7 DOPED WITH

Eu3+ IONS

Adam Watras, Robert Pazik, Przemyslaw Deren

Institute of Low Temperatures and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Okolna 2,
Wroclaw, Poland, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The new polycrystalline phosphate KYP2O7 doped with Eu3+ ions was obtained. The
samples were prepared by two­step combustion method with urea as a fuel. The dopant
concentration was changing from 1 to 5 % of europium ions. The XRD measurements confirmed
that the pure phase samples were obtained.

1,0
2­ 3+
CT O ­ Eu 5 7
D0 ­ FJ
0,8
normalized intensity (a. u.)

mon = 609.5 nm
0,6 exc = 392 nm

0,4

0,2
4f­4f bands

0,0

200 300 400 500 600 700

wavelength (nm)

Fig. 1. The emission and excitation spectra of KYP2O7 doped with 5% of Eu3+ ions.

The luminescence properties of KYP2O7 doped with Eu3+ were measured. The excitation
and emission spectra are showed in Fig. 1. In the excitation spectra there is a strong and wide
band centered at 214 nm assigned to the charge transfer between oxygen and europium ions.
There are also 4f­4f bands visible in the region from 300 to 530 nm with maximum at 392 nm. The
emission spectrum consists of intense and narrow bands assigned to the 5D0 → 7FJ transitions. The
decay profile monitored at 609,5 nm was single exponential and calculated decay time was τ =
2.62 ms. This material can be use as a new red VUV phosphor.

Acknowledgements
This work was supported by POIG.01.01.02­02­006/09 project co­funded by European Regional
Development Fund within the Innovative Economy Program. Priority I, Activity 1.1. Sub­activity 1.1.2 and
partly supported by Ministry of Science and Higher Education in the frame of grant no. N N209 767240
which is gratefully acknowledged.

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(CODE: MEP12-O19)

EFFECTS OF ANNEALING ON THE LUMINESCENT PROPERTIES

OF BaMgAl10O17: Eu2+ BLUE EMITTING PHOSPHOR

Son Nguyen Manh, Thuy Trang Pham Nguyen, Tuyen Ho Van

Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Hue University
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

BaMgAl10O17: Eu2+ blue emitting phosphors have been prepared by urea­nitrate solution
combustion synthesis at 5900C for 5 minutes. After combustion process, the phosphor was
annealed at different temperatures in reduced atmosphere. The experimental results of XRD, SEM,
photoluminescence and thermoluminescence showed that the phosphor had hexagonal single phase,
the increase of average particle size and the decrease of photoluminescent and thermoluminescent
intensity when annealed temperature increases. The emission spectra was a broad band with
maximum intensity at the wavelength λmax = 453 nm due to transitions from the 4f65d1 to the 4f7
electronic configuration of Eu2+ ion that was according to emission of Eu2+ ions located at
different positions in the lattice.

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RESISTIVE SWITCHING PHENOMENA IN LixCoO2 THIN FILMS

Olivier Schneegans1, Van Huy Mai1, Alec Moradpour2, Pascale Auban-Senzier2, Claude Pasquier2,
Kang Wang2, Sylvain Franger3, Alexandre Revcolevschi3, Efthymios Svoukis4, John Giapintzakis4,
Philippe Lecoeur5, Pascal Aubert5, Guillaume Agnus5, Thomas Maroutian5, Raphaël Salot6, Pascal
Chrétien1
1
Laboratoire de Génie Electrique de Paris, UMR 8507 of CNRS, UPMC and Paris­Sud University,
Supélec, 91192 Gif­sur­Yvette Cedex, France; Email: [email protected]
2
Laboratoire de Physique de Solides, UMR C8502 of CNRS, Paris­Sud University, 91405 Orsay, France
3
Institut de Chimie Moléculaire et des Matériaux d'Orsay, Laboratoire de Physico­Chimie de l’Etat Solide,
UMR 8182 of CNRS, Paris­Sud University, 91405 Orsay, France
4
Institut d'Electronique Fondamentale, UMR 8622 of CNRS, Paris­Sud University, 91405 Orsay, France
5
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
6
CEA/LITEN of Grenoble, 38054, Grenoble, France

ABSTRACT

We have recently demonstrated, for the first time, a "resistive switching" phenomenon
occurring in thin films of mixed valent cobalt oxides (LixCoO2). It is widely accepted that this
material, used today in rechargeable lithium batteries, exhibits a bulk­type electrical conductivity,
involving cobalt redox reactions coupled to lithium intercalation/de­intercalation processes. This
material may be a possible alternative to currently used oxides in the resistive switching devices,
for which the filamentary conductivity involves diffusions of oxygen vacancies.
We have investigated this switching phenomenon both on M­I­M devices (I stands for
LixCoO2 thin films), and by conducting­probe AFM tips in direct contact with the thin films
surfaces. We have observed significantly different behaviors for these two situations (see Figure 1
below): surprisingly, the corresponding "eightwise" current­voltage curves involve opposite
directions. Does this effect indicate that the same bias voltage results in opposite electrochemical
modifications?

a) 10
­4
b)
­3
10 C onductive substrate
Substrat conducteur 2
­7
4
Current (A)

1
Current (A)

10
­6
10
3
­10
10 ­9
10
2 3
1 4
­13 ­12
10 10
­4 ­2 0 2 4 ­4 ­2 0 2 4
Substrate/tip bias Lower vs. upper electrode bias (V)

Fig. 1 : a) I (V) curve of a {CP-AFM tip / LixCoO2 thin film} contact, specific of a memresistive behaviour,
b) I (V) curve of a {100x400µm² Au/LixCoO2/Si} stack, exhibiting a resistive switching between the RHigh and RLow
states, with RHigh / RLow > 104
The electrochemical mechanisms involved in both cases will be specified, highlighting the
importance of the film/electrode interfaces. Other specific properties of such M­I­M memresistive
devices have been simulated considering simple electrical circuit elements.

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SYNTHESIS AND LUMINESCENCE PROPERTIES OF β- SIALON DOPED WITH Eu2+

D. Rudnicka, P. J. Dereń
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Sialon materials have very interesting properties such as large thermal stability, low density,
high mechanical resistance, fracture toughness and oxidation resistance. As a result, this ceramics
has been applied in industry and is often utilized as milling media, cutting tools, seals and bearings
or thermocouple protection sheaths. What is more, sialon has also very unique optical properties
and this is associated with strong crystal field and nepheloauxecic effect which split 5d states. In
consequence, we observe small Stokes shift and a high quantum yield.
β­ sialon doped with 0.2% Eu2+ has been obtained for the first time from a solid­ state
reaction. The initial powders (AlN, SiN4, SiO2, Eu2O3) were mixed for about 2 hours. The samples
were heated at different temperatures which ranged from 1400 to 1550o C for a few hours in
reducing atmosphere (90% N2 + 10% H2). After firing, samples were ground to obtain a fine
powder. The XRD pattern shows that the sample is a mixture of three different SiAlONs. There is
also a small amount of AlN and SiN4.
There are two different ways to generate white light. The first one is based on a combination
of three primary colors: blue, green and red. The second solution is to combine blue and yellow
phosphors. The emission spectra was measured at room temperature, after irradiation at 365 nm
yellow light was coming out of our ceramics.

Fig.1. The 300 K emission spectra of β – sialon doped with 0.2%Eu2+ measured at the 365 nm excitation.

Acknowledgements
This works was financially supported by European Regional Development Fund under Grant no.
POIG.01.01.02­02­006/09.

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(CODE: MEP14-O22)

SPECTROSCOPIC PROPERTIES OF Eu2+ IN A POLYCRYSTALLINE

CORDIERITE POWDER

K.Maleszka-Bagińska, A.Watras, R.Pązik, P.J.Dereń

Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław
Email: K.Maleszka­[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Cordierite mineral belongs to the group of cycloaluminosilicates. It crystallizes in a two

polymorphic forms, hexagonal α­cordierite (indialite) and orthorhombic β­cordierite. Naturally
occurring cordierite has a great hardness (7­7.5 in Mohs scale) and very low thermal expansion
coefficient. Here we report on spectroscopic properties of synthetic cordierite doped with Eu2+
prepared by the sol­gel route. The goal of this research was to check whether phosphors based on
the cordierite host lattice are useful for so called white­light emitting diodes. X­ray diffraction
technique was applied to confirm the phase purity and a mean crystallites size. HR­TEM
microscopy has been employed to study morphology of the samples, their aggregation as well
distribution. Potential phosphors which could be applied should have efficient absorption bands in
a region of 365­420nm and a broadband emission. Because the temperature of the diode junction
is high the phosphor should keep high emission efficiency even at 200 oC. Preliminary studies of
the emission and excitation spectra of our polycrystalline phosphor doped with europium(II) are
presented in Fig. 1. So far obtained results show that synthetic cordierite doped with Eu2+ is a
promising blue phosphor.

1,0
normalized intensity (a.u)

0,8

0,6

0,4

0,2

0,0
225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500
exc = 325 nm
wavelenght (nm)
obs = 455 nm

Fig. 1. The 300 K excitation and emission spectra of the cordierite doped with a 1% of Eu2+.

Acknowledgements
This work was supported by POIG.01.01.02­02­006/09 project co­funded by European Regional
Development Fund within the Innovative Economy Program. Priority I, Activity 1.1. Sub­activity 1.1.2,
which is gratefully acknowledged.

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(CODE: MEP14-O23)

Y2Si2O7 AND (Ca,Sr)2Y8(SiO4)6O2 BASED PHOSPHORS FOR WHITE LED

Jerzy Sokolnicki
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, Poland, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nanocrystalline yttrium pyrosilicate Y2Si2O7 (YPS) singly, doubly or triply doped with Ce3+,
Eu , Tb3+ was obtained by the reaction of nanostructured Y2O3:Ln3+ and colloidal SiO2 at 1200oC.
3+

Two series of YPS samples doped with Eu3+ or Eu3+/Tb3+ were obtained by applying the reducing
atmosphere (75%N2+25%H2) at different temperatures. The luminescence and excitation spectra
are reported. The singly Eu3+ doped YPS emit from both Eu3+ and Eu2+ ions, with the spectral
position and width of the Eu2+ emission different in both series. The presence of Eu2+ in the
samples was confirmed by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra. A broadband emission
of Eu2+ (380­650 nm), combined with the red emission of Eu3+ is perceived by the naked eye as
white light. Co­doping of YPS:Eu3+ with Tb3+ results in enhancement of the green component of
the emission, and well­balanced white luminescence. The colour of this emission is tunable, and it
is possible to get Commission International de I’Eclairage (CIE) chromaticity coordinates of
(0.327, 0.327), colour­rendering index (CRI) of 85, and quantum efficiency (QE) of 71%. These
phosphors are efficiently excited in the wavelength range of 300–420 nm, which perfectly matches
a near UV­emitting InGaN chip. It was shown that for triply (Ce3+, Eu3+, Tb3+) doped samples the
three emissions from the particular activators can be generated using one excitation wavelength.
The white light resulting from the superposition of the blue (Ce3+), green (Tb3+) and red (Eu3+)
emissions can be obtained by varying the concentration of the active ions and the treating
atmosphere, i.e. reducing or oxidizing. Eu2+ was not detected in the triply doped samples, and
hence line emissions mostly exhibit CRI values equal to or below 30.
These phosphors are compared with the nanocrystalline Eu2+/Eu3+ or Ce3+/Mn2+ doped
(Ca,Sr)2Y8(SiO4)6O2 silicate with the apatite structure. It was established that Eu2+ and Ce3+ form
two types of optical centers. Eu2+ exhibits wideband emission in the green and red spectral regions.
It can be effectively excited with the blue­emitting GaN chip giving the white light with expected
high CRI (>90). The superposed Eu3+ is also visible. Ce3+ emits in the blue and green spectral
regions while Mn2+ in the red region. The white light obtained in this way has CRI >90. The QEs
and thermal stability of the phosphors will be discussed.

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COOPERATIVE ENERGY TRANSFER IN Tb3+-Yb3+ AND Eu3+-Yb3+ DOPED CaAl4O7

M. Puchalska1, E. Zych1,2, M. Sobczyk1, A. Watras3

1
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, 14. F. Joliot­Curie Street, 50­383 Wroclaw, Poland
E­mail: [email protected]
2
Wrocław Research Centre EIT+, 147 Stablowicka Street, 54­066 Wrocław, Poland
3
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, 2 Okólna Street,
50­422 Wrocław, Poland

ABSTRACT

The following calcium aluminates: CaAl4O7:Tb,Yb, CaAl4O7:Eu,Yb and CaAl4O7:Gd,Yb were

synthesized by a modified Pechini process and their optical properties were investigated. The
studies of cooperative luminescence (CL) of Yb3+ in the Gd,Yb co­doped CaAl4O7 have shown that the
activator centers tend to cluster in the host lattice. In the Tb,Yb co­activated powders the 980 nm
excitation into the Yb3+ 2F7/2→2F5/2 absorption leads to the green 5D4→7FJ emission of Tb3+ and in
the Eu,Yb co­doped compositions the yellow­orange luminescence of Eu3+ due to its 5D0→7FJ
transitions appears in such conditions (see Figure 1).

2,5
D4­ F5
7
Luminescence intensity/ a.u.

2,0
5

D4­ F4
D4­ F6

D4­ F3
7
7

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7
5
5

Yb3%Tb%
D0­ F2

1,0
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7
7

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5

CL of Yb pair
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wavelength/ nm

Fig.1. Up-converted emission spectra of Tb,Yb and Eu,Yb co-doped CaAl4O7 powders under 980 nm excitation.

In both cases the up­converted luminescence was assigned to a cooperative sensitization

mechanism. The energy transfer process between donor (Yb3+) and acceptor (Tb3+/Eu3+) is less
efficient in case of Yb,Eu co­doped composition. The effect of dopant concentration and charge
compensation by co­doping with Na+ ions on luminescence properties were studied. Na+
co­doping reduced the number of the activators (Tb3+ or Eu3+) different symmetry sites and
improved their luminescence brightness under UV excitation at 378 nm and 395 nm, respectively.
Opposite effect was observed under NIR excitation. Results of the various luminescent
measurements seem to suggest that Yb3+­Yb3+ pairs transfer preferentially their excitation energy
to Tb3+(Eu3+) ions, which are positioned in different symmetry sites than the donors.

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SPECTROSCOPIC PROPERTIES OF XLaP4O12 (X=Li, Na, K, Rb) NANOCRYSTALS

DOPED WITH Nd3+ IONS AS POTENTIAL TEMPERATURE SENSORS

Lukasz Marciniak, Dariusz Hreniak, Artur Bednarkiewicz, Wieslaw Strek

Institute of Low temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences,
Wroclaw, Poland, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Noncontact, lanthanide­based thermometry has attracted great attention in last few years
due to its significant importance in understanding and analysing processes associated with heat
transfer. Moreover by use nanoparticles for thermal sensing and mapping allows for tremendous
increase of spatial temperature resolution that is in remarkable importance for biomedical
applications.
Neodymium ions (Nd3+) seems to be especially attractive for biological application due to
emission and absorption bands are located in so­called optical window of human tissues (~950
nm). The parameters such as intensity ratio between R1­>Z1 to R2­>Z1, location those of emission
band centre, and full width at half maximum (FWHM) could be useful for temperature sensing in
case of Nd3+ ions. Detailed analysis of mechanism responsible for temperature sensitivity is
presented.
In present work influence of dopand concentration on temperature sensitivity for the Nd3+
doped alkali tetraphosphates is investigated.

LiNdP4O12, exc=830 nm

650
temperature (K)

600
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
R2­>Z1
100
R1­>Z1
50

866.5 867.0 867.5 871.0

wavelength (nm)

Fig. 1. Positions of the emission band centre associated with R1 and R2 to Z1 transitions as a function of
temperature for LiNdP4O12 nanocrystals

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SCIENCE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGY
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SMART BIOMATERIALS DESIGN FOR NANO-BIOTECHNOLOGY

Takao Aoyagi,Young-Jin Kim, Mitsuhiro Ebara

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS),
International Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics (WPI­MANA)
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Recent progress in biological field enables development of new biological drugs for human
health. Nanostructured materials also contribute to fabricate new diagnosis or medical devices and
so on. That is, interdisciplinary research including biology, materials science and nanotechnology
give us new system or materials to open new area more and more. We are interested in developing
‘smart’ biotechnologies using nanostructured stimuli­responsive polymers that respond to small
changes in external stimuli with large discontinuous changes in their physical properties. These
‘smart’ biomaterials are designed to act as an “on­off” switch for drug delivery technologies, gene
therapy, affinity separations, chromatography, diagnostics etc.
Design of nanostructure of smart polymers and application for smart nanofiber
Poly(N­isopropylacrylamide) (abbreviated as PIPAAm) is one of the typical
thermo­responsive materials and much attention is attracting in nanobio­field. So far, we newly
designed series of functional IPAAm­based functional monomers as shown in Figure 1.

Fig 1: Molecular structures of developed momomers

Such monomers have the same polymerizable group (acrylamide) and corresponding
copolymer shows completely random sequences and as a result, can show very sensitive responses.
For example, the copolymers with carboxyl group are useful stimuli­responsive thin hydrogel
coating with nano­level thickness (Figure 2). The modified magnetite nano particles were attracted
to magnet and speed was accelerated by heating over it transition temperature. Moreover, the
particles can response to the external alternating magnetic field based on inductive heating.
Hydorphilicity and hydrophobicity of nanoparticles surface can be modulated by on–off of only
current switch1). Such materials would be applied to diagnosis after conjugation with biomolecules
such as antibody using functional groups effectively.
(a) (b)

Fig 2: Magnetite nanoparticle coated with sitmuli-responsive polymers

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Such functional group enables the design of highly functional stimuli­responsive materials.
Photo­, pH­ and temperature­responsive polymers were designed as shown in Figure 32).
Photo­reactive benzophenone is very effective to C­C bond formation by radical reaction. Namely,
photo irradiation leads cross­linking reaction in the materials. Then, we prepared here a new type
of “smart” nanofibers (NFs) with dynamically and reversibly tunable properties using thermally
crosslinkable IPAAm copolymers via electrospinning. PIPAAm is soluble in aqueous milieu below
LCST. Cross­linking reaction prevent the nanofibers from solubilization. Actually, the cross­linked
NFs web was used for cell capture and release aiming at cell container3).

Figure
Fig3.3:Photo,
Photo,pH
pHand
andtemperature-responsive polymer
temperature-responsive polymer

Fig 4: SEM image of cross-linked nanofiber composed of PIPAAm

References
1. H. Wakamatsu, K. Yamamoto, A. Nakao, T. Aoyagi, , J. Mag.. Mag. Mater., 302, (2006) 327
2. D. Matsukuma, K. Yamamoto, T. Aoyagi , Langmuir, 22, (2006) 5911
3. Y­J Kim, M. Ebara, T. Aoyagi, Angew. Chem., in press

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FULLERENE AS NANOBIOMEDICINE

Yukio Nagasaki
Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, and Master’s School of
Medical Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Satellite Laboratory of International Center for Materials
Nanoarchitechtonics (WPI­MANA), Ten­noudai 1­1­1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305­8573, Japan
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Fullerene, C60 has attracted much attention due to its unique cage structure, chemical and
physical properties. In addition, fullerenes and their derivatives exhibit high biological activity in
vitro and in vivo. Their poor solubility behavior in aqueous media, however, prevents their
biological applications. The objective of this study was to improve the solubility of fullerene using
our original water soluble block copolymer, poly(ethylene glycol)­b­poly(amine)
(acetal­PEG­b­polyamine). For example, PEG­b­poly[2­(N,N­dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate]
can be utilized for a solubilization of fullerenes in aqueous media with the size of several
nanometers (Figure 1). The obtained complex was fairly high dispersion stability at high ionic
strength. The complex was confirmed to show a scavenging ability of superoxide (Figure 2). When
Gd incorporated­fullerene was used, the pH dependent relaxation time of water molecule was
observed (data now shown). Recently, we confirmed that Gd@C82­block copolymer complex can
be effective for a neutron­captured therapy. On the basis of these obtained results, fullerene­block
copolymer complex is promising materials as both diagnostics and therapy.
The author would like to express his sincere appreciation to Professors Koji Ono, Minoru
Suzuki (Kyoto U.), Drs. Toru Yoshitomi, Yukichi Horiguchi (U.Tsukuba), Ryosuke Kodaka
(TUS) for their collaboration.
Fullerene for Nanomedicine

fullurene、
Ga-fullurene

In vivo
Imaging

Fullurene-polymer ROS
complex

In vivo
Therapy

100
Relative radical concentration

80
Fullerene/Block
60 copolymer

40

20

0
0 2 4 6 8 10
Concentration (10-1 mg/mL)
Fig.1. Transmission electron microscope image of Fig2: Quenching of superoside by C60/PEG-b-PAMA
C60/PEG-b- PAMA complex complex

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NANOTECHNOLOGY-BASED CELL SHEET ENGINEERING FOR

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Masayuki Yamato
Instutite of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science, Japan
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

We have developed a novel strategy for regenerative medicine to recover tissue functions by using
temperature-responsive cell culture surfaces on which temperature-responsive polymer,
poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), is covalently grafted by electron beam irradiation or other chemical
reactions by using nanotechnology. These surfaces achieve temperature-responsive cell adhesion
and harvest with no need for proteolytic enzyme such as trypsin and dispase. Only by reducing
temperature around room temperature, all the cultured cells are harvested from the dish as a single
contiguous cell sheet. We have applied transplantable cell sheets fabricated on temperature-
responsive culture surfaces for cell delivery. Since these cell sheets retain extracellular matrix
deposited during culture underneath them, integration to tissue or other cell sheets is observed
immediately after the transplantation. Here, we show the current status of clinical applications of
regenerative medicine including cornea, esophagus, heart, periodontal tissue, and cartilage using
cell sheets.

References

1. Corneal reconstruction with tissue-engineered cell sheets composed of autologous oral

mucosal epithelium. K Nishida, M Yamato, Y Hayashida, et al. New England Journal of
Medicine 351 (12), 1187-1196
2. Reconstruction of functional tissues with cell sheet engineering. J Yang, M Yamato, T
Shimizu, et al. Biomaterials 28 (34), 5033-5043
3. Engineering functional two-and three-dimensional liver systems in vivo using hepatic tissue
sheets. K Ohashi, T Yokoyama, M Yamato, et al. Nature medicine 13 (7), 880-8854)
Prevention of esophageal stricture after endoscopic submucosal dissection using
tissue-engineered cell sheets. Ohki T, Yamato M, Ota M, et al. Gastroenterology. 2012
Sep;143(3):582-8.e1-2

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CONTROL OF POLYMERIC NANO-ARCHITECTURES IN AQUEOUS MEDIA

BASED ON POLYION COMPLEX FORMATION TOWARD BIOMEDICAL
APPLICATIONS

Akihiro Kishimura, Yasutaka Anraku, Sayan Chuanoi, Arie Wibowo, Kazunori Kataoka
Department of Materials Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan.
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Bottom­up nanofabrication is one of key approaches of nanotechnology. Most of bottom­up

nanofabrication is achieved by self­assembly of molecules that are designed based on the principles
of supramolecular chemistry. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of studies
devoted to rational design of nanostructured materials in aqueous media due to their potential
utility for biomedical applications, particularly to optimize the activity of materials in vivo as well
as in vitro. Above all, block copolymers are one of powerful tools to produce nanomaterials
designed for biomedical applications.
We have so far developed novel polyion complex (PIC) vesicles, or PICsomes, prepared by
the simple mixing of a set of oppositely charged water­soluble polymers, mainly, block copolymers
consisting of biocompatible poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and poly(amino acid)s in an aqueous
medium1­5. PICsomes are characterized by their semipermeable PIC layers, a simple preparation
method, and a unique self­assembling process and its dynamic response mainly due to its
supramolecular nature. Particularly, we developed nano­sized unilamellar PICsomes with precise
size tunability in the range of 100 to 400 nm4. Another important aspect of PICsomes is their
tunable material properties, which is typically brought by cross­linking of their PIC layer. In fact,
the stability under physiological conditions was improved and semipermeability can be controlled
after cross­linking4. Utilizng crosslinked (CL) nano­sized PICsomes with different sizes, we found
much excellent blood circulation of CL PICsomes regardless of their sizes, and size­specific
accumulation of CL­PICsomes in the model tumor and spleen of mice.

We previously reported the unique phenomenon that the micron­sized dense PIC
(PIC­lump) can be converted to giant unilamellar vesicles upon local heating with an IR laser [6].
Very recently, we have found that such PIC­lumps show clear nano­structures, such as porous,

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multi comparmtment materials (PIC­foams), and other phase segregated structures

(Nano­stuructured PICs). These nano­architectures are dependent on the polymer compositions,
mainly PEG weight fraction, and polymer and additive NaCl concentrations. Furthermore, some
PIC­lumps showed responses to environmental changes and external stimuli.

References:
1. Koide, A. et. al. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 128, 5988 (2006).
2. Kishimura, A. et. al. Angew. Chem., Int. Ed., 46, 6085 (2007).
3. Kishimura, A. et. al. Soft Matter, 5, 529 (2009).
4. Anraku, Y. et. al. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 132, 1631 (2010).
5. Anraku, Y. et. al. Chem. Commun. 47, 6054 (2011).
6. Oana. H., Kishimura, A., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed., 48, 4613 (2009).

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NONINVASIVE AND EFFECTIVE TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF FUNCTIONAL

OLIGONUCLEOTIDES BY IONTOPHORESIS

Kentaro Kogure1, Kaoru Kigasawa2, Kiyoshi Kanamura3, Atsuhi Tamura4, Yukio Nagaski4, Susumu
Hama1, and Kazuaki Kajimoto2
1
Department of Biophysical Chemistry, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Kyoto, 607­8414, Japan; E­mail:
[email protected]­phu.ac.jp
2
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060­0812, Japan
3
TTI­ellebeau Inc., Tokyo, 140­0002, Japan
4
Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences and
Satellite Laboratory of International Center for Materials Nanoarchitechtonics, National Institute of
Materials Science(NIMS), University of Tsukuba, Ten­noudai 1­1­1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305­8573, Japan.

ABSTRACT

For therapy of skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis and skin cancer, the functional
oligonucleotides, such as siRNA and CpG oligo DNA, are expected as an ideal drug to suppress
specific genes and induce natural immunity. However, it is difficult to deliver the functional
oligonucleotides into skin, because the functional oligonucleotides have large molecular weight
and high hydrophilicity. Therefore, we developed noninvasive and effective transdermal delivery
system of the functional oligonucleotides. We paid attention to iontophoresis as an ideal
technology for noninvasive transdermal delivery of oligonucleotides, since iontophoresis is known
to accelerate transdermal permeation of charged molecules by applying a slight current density to
the skin. At first, we examined iontophoresis of naked siRNA on rat dorsal skin in vivo. Naked
siRNA effectively accumulated in the skin after iontophoretic delivery. In contrast, siRNA did not
penetrate tape­stripped skin by passive diffusion. In a rat model of atopic dermatitis, skin was
sensitized with ovalbumin to stimulate IL­10 mRNA expression as observed in skin lesions.
Iontophoretic delivery of anti­IL­10 siRNA significantly reduced (73%) the level of IL­10
mRNA1). In addition, we also examined iontophoretic transdermal delivery of siRNA complexed
with positively charged nanogels, of which diameter was around 100 nm. Fluorescent­labeled
siRNA and nanogels colocalized in epidermal region of the skin, indicating that siRNA was
delivered with nanogeles. Next, we investigated the effect of transdermal iontophoretic delivery of
CpG­ODN on the induction of immune responses and antitumor activity against B16F1 melanoma
in mice. Iontophoresis promoted CpG­ODN delivery into the epidermis and dermis. Furthermore,
iontophoretic delivery of CpG­ODN to the skin induced the expression of proinflammatory and
Th1­type cytokines in the skin and draining lymph node. Finally, transdermal iontophoretic
delivery of CpG­ODN led to antitumor activity against B16F1 melanoma2). Interestingly, the
CpG­ODN administration site is not restricted to the tumor area. In conclusion, we successfully
delivered oligonucleotides into the skin and induced significant functionalities, such as RNAi effect
and antitumor activity. This system is expected to serve as a simple and noninvasive approach for
various skin diseases.
References
1. Kigasawa K., Kajimoto k., Hama S, Saito A, Kanamura K, Kogure K. Int. J. Pharm. 383, 157­160
(2010).
2. Kigasawa K, Kajimoto K, Nakamura T, Hama S, Kanamura K, Harashima H, Kogure K. Noninvasive
and efficient transdermal delivery of CpG­oligodeoxynucleotide for cancer immunotherapy. J Control
Release 150, 256­265 (2011).

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THE INTERACTION OF NANOPARTICLES WITH WATER AND LIPIDS –

NANOPARTICLES IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

N. Quirke
Chemistry Department, Imperial College, South Kensington,
London SW7 2AZ, UK

ABSTRACT

Understanding how nanoparticles interact with biological barriers is key to many aspects of
nanomedicine including drug delivery and to environmental toxicology (for example related to
lung diseases) yet this area is still poorly understood. Molecular simulation can play an important
role in elucidating the fundamental processes by providing a molecular level description. Following
a description of the methodology, using atomistic molecular dynamics we follow the translocation
of hydrophobic and hydrophilic engineered nanoparticles across a model pulmonary surfactant
membrane. The relevance of simple models to experiments in real biological systems will be
discussed.

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CONJUGATION CHEMISTRIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEXT

GENERATION DRUGS

Yutaka Ikeda, Hiromichi Kawasaki, Jinya Katamachi, Yukio Nagasaki

Grauate School of Pure and Applied Science, University of Tsukuba, International Center for
Materials Nanoarchitectonics Satellite (WPI­MANA)
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

PEGylation refers to the covalent attachment of poly(ethylene glycol) on the biomolecules.

PEGylation is recognized as a promising method to increase the therapeutic efficacy of medicines
in clinical settings. The main advantages of PEGylation are (1) increase in the size of drug
molecule, resulting in reduced filtration by kidneys, (2) increase in solubility, and (3) protection
from enzymatic digestion and recognition by antibodies. A variety of molecules, such as small
molecules, peptides, proteins, enzymes, antibodies, antibody fragments, and nanoparticles have
been modified with PEG. Several PEGylated drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and several more are being tested in clinical settings. In this presentation,
our recent developments of novel PEGylation technologies on biomolecules such as
oligonucleotide and protein are shown.

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NANOPLATFORMS FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE

Srinivas Sridhar
Northeastern University; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Biocompatible nanomaterials are key components of novel approaches to addressing the

major problems of disease diagnosis and therapy for personalized medicine. We have developed
several nanoplatforms that offer potential for significant improvements in multi­modal imaging and
targeted delivery of therapeutics.Theranosticnanoplatforms combine multiple functionalities
including multi­modal imaging using MRI, SPECT and FMT, magnetic targeting to the disease
site, delivery of the drug payload through sustained as well as triggered drug release.
We have developed a new approach tochemoradiation therapy (CRT), termed Biological
In­Situ Image Guided Radiation Therapy, that involves the coating of spacers routinely used
during radiation therapy with nanoparticles that release radiosensitizing drugs (e.g. docetaxel DTX
for Prostate Cancer), that is synchronized with the radiation therapy schedule, with almost no
systemic toxicity. This new nanoparticle approach is an exciting new combinatorial therapy for
cancer as well as other diseases where image­guided radiation therapy is currently a preferred
choice of treatment.
A new doctoral program has also been established incorporating new courses and
interdisciplinary research in Nanomedicine.
Supported by the National Science Foundation, National Cancer Institute, DoD Prostate
Cancer Research Program, and Mazzone Foundation.

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MICROELECTRONICS DEVICES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Jun Ohta
Nara Institute of Science and Technology; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this persentaion, I demosntrate recent progress of implantable biomedical devices based

on microelectronics technologies developed in our laboratory. First, I introduce retinal prosthesis
devices, which are implanted in the retina and electrically stimulate retinal cells to partially restore
vision for blind patient suffered from retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age­related macular
degeneration (AMD). To realize clear vision, over 1000 stimulus points are required. We are
developing a retinal prosthesis device with large number of electrodes by introducing
microelectronics technologies. We have successfully demonstrated that a microelectronics ­based
stimulator implanted in a rabbit eye can stimulate the retinal cells. Next, I show an implantable
device into a mouse brain to measure in vivo imaging of fluorescence in real­time. The device is
based on a dedicated CMOS (complimentary­metal­oxide­semiconductor) image sensor with
UV­LEDs to excite fluorescence, which can be detected with the image sensor. We have
successfully demonstrated real­time in vivo protease imaging inside the mouse hippocampus.
Finally I address the future direction of the implantable biomedical microelectronics devices.

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MATERIALS ENGINEERING FOR CLEAN ENERGY

Zheng-Xiao Guo
Department of Chemistry and London Centre for Nanotechnology University College London,
20 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom.
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Clean energy technologies are critically important to mitigate climate change and sustain
societal development. Advanced materials hold the key to enhancing the efficiency and lowering
the cost of such technologies. From the understanding of molecular or charge interactions with
materials, the talk will address the issues of effective sorbents for CO2 capture and for hydrogen
purification and storage. Large­scale energy storage is necessary to increase the efficiency and the
responsiveness of a future smart electricity grid incorporating renewables. Storing and supplying
energy carriers (electrons and protons) at practical conditions pose great scientific and engineering
challenges. Both experimental and theoretical approaches were applied to selected materials of
high promise, e.g., doped/defective carbon, doped hydrides, metal/amine complexes and stable
electrode materials. Finally, the talk will examine possible routes to speed up the development of
clean energy technologies through multiscale materials engineering.

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NANOFIBER MEMBRANE FOR COST-EFFECTIVE DRINKING WATER AND

ENERGY PRODUCTION CONCURRENTLY

Darren Sun
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Energy and drinking water scarcity are some of today's most pressing challenges. Rapidly
industrialization and expanding population, coupled with increasing environmental standards, are
straining natural resources that are also afflicted with climate change. Cost effective water
reclamation has become the most viable means of meeting demand in many places. Conventional
pressure driven polymer based filtration membranes have been widely used for the production of
drinking water with a small footprint size. However, huge amount of energy (electricity) is needed
for the pressure driven polymer based membrane water production. In addition, these membranes
have high fouling problems resulting in evener high energy consumption of drinking water
production as another obstacle. In These obstacles paint the image of ‘energy intensive’ thus
possess a major challenge with the need to curb greenhouse gases.
Forward osmosis (FO) is a natural process which exhibits unparalleled advantages of no
external energy input, nearly complete rejection of many contaminants and extremely low
membrane fouling tendency. Hence it represents a tremendous and untapped opportunity with the
potential to solve the global water crisis. The biggest challenges facing the FO application of
associated with water reclamation technology are (1) the lack of an ideal draw solute, which can
be separated from water with a more energy­efficient process for reuse; and (2) the lack of an
appropriate FO membrane with high water flux for large water production
Tremendous efforts have been put in this area by our research group. This presentation will
discuss the application of nanofibers for the fabrication of a novel nanocomposite FO membrane
with the perspective in the use of FO membrane for concurrent drinking water and energy
production from wastewater and seawater. Finally, areas needed for further researches to improve
the nanotechnology will be discussed.

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ELECTROSPINNING AND APPLICATIONS OF ELECTROSPUN NANOFIBERS FOR

ENERGY STORAGE AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Jun Seo Park

Department of Chemical Engineering, Hankyong National University, Korea
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

With the rapid development of nanotechnology over the last two decades, lots of studies on
nanofibers considered as one­dimensional nanomaterial have been done. Among many approaches
of fabricating nanofibers, electrospinning has been regard as the most promising technique to
produce continuous nanofibers because some followed reasons: (1) fabricating a large scale fiber
mat and the fiber diameter can be adjusted from nanometers to micrometers, (2) is applicable to a
wide range of materials such as natural and synthetic polymers, metals as well as ceramics, and
composite systems, (3) flexibility in functionalization. In this study, functional nanofiber mat for
energy storage and biomedical applications were prepared by electrospinning technique.
Functional nanofibers were fabricated by either electrospinning of polymer blended with additional
agents or through melt/solution coaxial electrospinning using coaxial double spinneret. Since
nanofibers provide manifold possibilities for expressing of corresponding functionality, an attempt
was made to use polymeric nanofibers as a carrier for functional components.
In the purpose of fabrication of functional nanofibers for energy storage, phase change
material (poly ethylene glycol) (PEG) was incorporated on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
nanofiber mat by single electrospinning, solution core/shell electrospinning, and melt core/shell
electrospinning techniques. The results suggested that addition of fuse silica on PEG/PVDF
nanofibers or fabrication of core/shell structure in which PEG stored in the core of fibers could
prevent the leakage of PEG during heating and cooling cycles. Nanofiber mat containing
antibacterial agents (silver nanoparticles, chitosan), active drug (salicylic, curcumin) were prepared
in form of single nanofibers or coaxial nanofibers for biomedical application in the general and for
wound dressing patch in the specific. In vivo and in vitro tests suggested that this non­woven mats
were very useful in wide range of advanced biomedical applications.

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MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT FOR LARGE-SCALE PRINTED SOLAR CELLS

David John JONES

Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne
Project Coordinator Victorian Organic Solar Cell Consortium (VICOSC)
Energy Futures Group, Melbourne Energy Institute
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Translation of organic solar cell technologies from the laboratory to a large scale printed
module requires the parallel development of materials synthesis, device architecture, ink
formulation, printing processes, electrode materials, encapsulation technologies and an evaluation
program.
Printing on commercial substrates, VICOSC has developed an integrated program
developing new materials, flow synthesis for scale up of materials, new and novel device
architectures, and integrated printing program with a number of complimentary printing processes,
encapsulation protocols, and a full characterization capability including photocurrent mapping,
indoor and outdoor testing and accelerated testing programs.
In this talk I will highlight the key activities being undertaken by the VICOSC consortium in
developing printed organic solar cells with an integrated team and the translation from lab scale to
large scale printed modules.

Fig.1. Reel-to reel printing of the active layer and silver electrodes on organic photovoltaic solar cells

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UTILIZING THE UNIQUE ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF HETEROSTRUCTURED

NANOPARTICLES COMPOSED OF GOLD AND SILVER TOWARDS BIOPROBES
WITH ENHANCED STABILITY AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES

Dao T. Ngoc Anh, Cheshta Shankar, Prerna Singh, Derrick M. Mott, and Shinya Maenosono
School of Materials Science, JAIST (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In the field of biomolecular detection, Ag nanoparticles (NPs) have been demonstrated to

possess one of the highest Raman activities so far documented, while Au NPs have been used
because of the chemical stability and to take advantage of the strong Au­thiol interaction. In light
of both the advantages and disadvantages encountered in the individual Ag and Au metal NPs, the
desire to couple the metals into a single functional probe has emerged.1) Bimetallic NPs composed
of gold and silver are of considerable interest in bio­molecular sensing because of the enhanced
optical properties. However, synthesis of gold­silver NPs (especially as a core@shell structure)
still has challenges such as controlling the size, structure or composition. The core­shell NPs
usually have defects in the structure, limiting the control of the optical­sensing properties.
In view of this situation, we first synthesized monodispersed Au cores, and then deposited a
uniform Ag shell onto the Au cores to form Au@Ag core­shell NPs (Fig. 1). The seed­mediated
synthesis gives highly uniform Au@Ag core­shell NPs compared to monometallic Ag NPs in terms
of the size distribution. In addition, the Ag shell thickness can be readily controlled to tune the
Raman activity. Subsequently, we deposited a second shell of Au onto the first Ag shell to protect
Ag from oxidation and gain a higher reactivity with sulfur
containing biomolecules. It is known that a charge
compensation mechanism leads to a depletion of d electrons
at the Au site accompanied by an increase in d electrons at
the Ag site in the Au@Ag core@shell NPs.2) The interaction
of the atomic energy levels of the Ag (5s14d10) and Au
(6s14f145d10) at the Au­Ag interface could change the
galvanic replacement reactivity of the Ag shell.3) Therefore,
there is a possibility to form a second shell of Au onto the
Au@Ag NPs that is more uniform than the native Ag@Au
NPs. For these reasons, we synthesized (Au@Ag)@Au
double shell NPs and systematically investigated their
structure and optical properties using TEM, HR­TEM,
HAADF­STEM, XPS, EDS, UV­Vis, and many other Fig.1: TEM images of as-synthesized
techniques. These materials are expected to exhibit enhanced Au@Ag core@shell NPs with different
optical properties, stability, as well as biomolecular reactivity, shell thicknesses: (A) 0.4, (B) 1, (C)
making them promising for use in biodiagnostics and sensing 2.2, (D) 3.6 nm. (E) HAADF-STEM
image of a single Au@Ag core@shell
technologies.4 4)

References
1. D. Mott, N.T.B. Thuy, Y. Aoki and S. Maenosono, Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A 368, 4275 (2010)
2. S. Nishimura, D.T.N. Anh, D.M. Mott, K. Ebitani, S. Maenosono, J. Phys. Chem. C 116, 4511
(2012)
3. D.T.N. Anh, P. Singh, C. Shankar, D. Mott, S. Maenosono, Appl. Phys. Lett. 99, 073107 (2011)
4. C. Shankar, D.T.N. Anh, P. Singh, K. Higashimine, D.M. Mott, S. Maenosono, Nanotechnology 23,
245704 (2012)

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COATING EFFECT ON LUMINESCENCE AND BIOCOMPATIBILITY OF

RARE-EARTH DOPED NaGdF4 NANOCRYSTALS

Wojciech Kalas1, Ewa Ziolo1, Leon Strzadala1, Jakub Cichos2, Miroslaw Karbowiak2, Lukasz
Marciniak3, Wieslaw Strek3, Dariusz Hreniak3
1
Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Rudolfa Weigla 12,
53­114 Wroclaw, Poland
2
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, ul. F. Joliot­Curie Street 14, 50­383 Wroclaw, Poland
3
Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Okólna 2 50­422
Wrocław, Poland; Email: [email protected]
.

ABSTRACT

Biocompatibility of rare­earth doped luminescent NaGdF4 nanoparticles prepared by

thermolysis of trifluoroacetates in mixture of oleic acid and octadecene has been investigated.
Particularly, the dependence of the capping agent and the effect of coating with silica both on their
cytotoxicity and the upconversion properties has been studied and discussed. Toxicity of dopped
NaGdF4 nanocrystals and its derivatives have been assessed on RAW264.7 mouse macrophages
which are able to phagocytosis of nanoparticles. Viability of cell cultures treated for 48h with
nanoparticles has been determined using MTS Assay. Additionally, for selected samples apoptosis
detection assay has been performed.

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TAILOR-MADE LIPID NANOTUBE ENGINEERING: NANOTUBULATION OF

SURFACE-IMMOBILIZED LIPOSOMES USING EXTERNAL FORCES

Yoshihiro Sasaki1, Yurina Sekine1, Yoshitaka Ito1, Kazunari Akiyoshi1,2

1
Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University,
Tokyo, 101­0062, Japan; Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Polymer Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University,
Kyoto, 615­8510, Japan

ABSTRACT

Lipid nanotubes are nanoscale cylindrical objects composed of a lipid bilayer membrane and
have attracted much attention because of their applications in biotechnology and nanotechnology.
Biological lipid nanotubes, known as tunneling nanotubes, that connect biological cells over a long
distance were recently discovered as a new cell­to­cell communication system [1]. In
bionanotechnology, lipid nanotube­based devices with micro­ or nano­scale networks have been
applied in single­molecule analysis [2]. Here, we propose methods to prepare tailor­made lipid
nanotubes, which can be used to transport biological molecules. By applying various external
stimuli including shear stress to surface­immobilized liposomes on a solid substrate, we obtained
long range membrane­bound lipid nanotubes arranged in a well­controlled direction [3]. The lipid
nanotube engineering provides a novel and facile fabrication strategy for liposomal network array
inter­connected via the lipid nanotubes.
By appliying shear flow (several hundred L/min) to immobilized liposomes via
avidin­biotin interactions onto inside wall of a channeled chamber, tubulation of the liposomes was
clearly observed by fluorescence microscopy. The nanotubes were formed from at least 40% of
the liposome (based on the number of liposomes) under current condition. Fluorescence intensity
analysis of the microscopic images showed that the diameters were less than 500 nm, although it
was difficult to determine the exact diameters of nanotubes from the microscopic image because
of the optical limit of the fluorescence microscope. In most cases, extended (down­steam) ends of
the nanotubes were connected with another liposomes. Under the same flow condition, the free
liposomes were washed away from the flow channel. Strong bias was found in the direction of
tubulation, indicating the nanotubes were formed parallel to the direction of fluid flow. The
presence of an internal water phase provided by lipid bilayer membranes was also confirmed by
using confocal laser scanning microscopy. The nanotubes have a confined space to accommodate
at least high molecular weight dextran molecules. The inner spaces of the lipid nanotubes were
maintained for at least 5 days.
Mechanical force of the formation of tubular membrane from giant liposome was reported to
be several pN, which is comparable with the force generated by shear flow in this study (several
pN for 10­m liposomes). Fluorescence microscopic observation confirmed that the lipid
nanotubes have a confined space to accommodate biological molecules. Although the present
work represents the initial phase of research in shear stress­induced membrane nanotube formation,
the simplicity of this system is promising as an efficient and versatile technique to produce lipid
nanotubes for use in biotechnology and nanotechnology.
References
1. J.Hurtig, D.T.Chiu, B.Onfelt, Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology,
2 (2010) 260.
2. S. M. Christensen and D.G. Stamou, Sensors, 10, (2010) 11352.
3. Y. Sekine, K. Abe, A. Shimizu, Y. Sasaki, S. Sawada and K. Akiyoshi: RSC advances, 2 (2012) 2682.

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THE CUBAN NANOBIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPROACH, A 2012 UPDATE:

NEW STEPS, MORE ABOUT THE COUNTRY’S SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT

Ariel Felipe
Scientific Advisor’s Office, State’s Council, Republic of Cuba;
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The development of the new born Center for Advanced Studies of Cuba (CEAC) project is
based on the most relevant achievements of the Cuban Biotechnology. Projects devoted to
bionanotechnology in the early phases are undertaken by different outstanding Cuban Scientific
Institutions, which are the basis of the Bionanotechnology approach. Bionanotechnology deals
with the matter properties at molecular scale as well as biological nanostructures’ applications. It
is presented as an interface among chemical, biological, and physical sciences and engineering and
applies new nanofabrication techniques and processes for molecular auto assembly new materials
and devices, including fabrics and cellular engineering scaffolds, molecular motors, and
biomolecules for the drugs’ delivery, wide spectrum’s sensors, and for other medical applications.

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IRON OXIDE-BASED CONJUGATES FOR CANCER THERAGNOSTICS

Xuan Phuc Nguyen1, Dai Lam Tran1, Phuong Thu Ha1, Hong Nam Pham1, Thu Trang Mai1, Hoai
Linh Pham1, VanHong Le1, Hung Manh Do1, Thi Bich Hoa Phan1, Thi Ha Giang Pham2,
Dac Tu Nguyen2, Thi My Nhung Hoang2, Khanh Lam3 and Thi Quy Nguyen2
1
Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials, Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science
and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam;
E­mail: [email protected]
2
Faculty of Biology, Hanoi University of Science, 334 Nguyen Trai street, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
High Technology Center, Central Military Hospital No. 108, 1 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

In this paper we first summarize our recent research on fabrication and structure
characterization of conjugates of Fe3O4 nanoparticles (MNPs) encapsulated by several organic
materials such as oleic acid (OL), starch (ST), dextran (D), chitosan (CS), O­carboxymethyl
chitosan (OCMCS) and the copolymer of poly(styrene­co­acrylic acid (St­co­AA)). The
ferrofluids stability and toxicity were also considered. The magnetic inductive heating (MIH)
curves were measured using a set up with an alternating (ac) magnetic field of strength of 40–100
Oe and frequency of 180–240 kHz. We then present new results dealing with attempting to apply
the MNP/copolymer ferrofluid for treatment of Sarcoma 180 tumor. In vitro as well as ex vivo
MIH experiments were carried out as preparation steps in order to estimate the proper conditions
for the in vivo MIH experiment. As for the latter, we have successfully carried out the treatment
of solid tumor of size around 6×6 mm inoculated on Swiss mice with use of a dose of 0.3–0.4 mg
ml− 1 ferrofluid injected subcutaneously into the tumor and field­irradiated for 30min. Two groups
of treated mice recovered in three weeks from MIH treatment three times during the first week.
We finally show that curcumin loaded MNP­based conjugates showed themselves to be a potential
agent for application as a bimodal contrast enhancer of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and
fluorescence imaging. Additionally, in vitro and ex vivo studies by these two techniques evidenced
that macrophage is capable of uptake and tends to carry the MNPs into a tumor.

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NANOVACCINES: VIRUS LIKE PARTICLES AND NUCLEOPARTICLES AS A

VACCINE CANDIDATES

Guillen G, Aguilar JC, Dueñas S, Hermida L, Penton E, Iglesias E, Lobaina Y, Muzio V.

Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología. La Habana. Cuba.
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The existing vaccines are mainly limited to the microorganisms we are able to culture and
produce and/or to those whose killing is mediated by humoral response (antibody mediated). It has
been more difficult to develop vaccines capable to induce functional cellular response needed to
prevent or cure chronic diseases.
New strategies should be taken into account in the improvement of cell­based immune
responses in order to prevent and control the infections and eventually clear the virus.
This work is aimed to present preclinical and clinical results with vaccine candidates
developed using as a vaccine platform based on virus like particles (VLPs) and virus like
nucleoparticles (VLNs) able to stimulate mucosal as well as systemic immunity. Particles based on
envelope, membrane or nucleocapsid microbial proteins induce a strong immune response after
nasal or systemic administration in mice, non human primates and humans. In addition, the
immune response obtained was biased in a Th1 sense. The VLPs and VLNs were also able to
immunoenhance the humoral and cellular immune responses against several viral pathogens as
measured by LPA and IFN­g ELISPOT assays. Studies in animals and humans with nasal and
systemic formulations evidenced that it is possible to induce functional immune response against
HBV, HCV and dengue virus.

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DEVELOPMENT OF NANOSTRUCTURED LIPID CARRIER OF

UBIQUINONE FOR ALZHEIMER’S

Basavaraj K. Nanjwade
Department of Pharmaceutics KLE University College of Pharmacy, Belgaum­590010, Karnataka, India.
Cell No: 0091­9742431000; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) developed from mixtures of solid lipid and spatially
incompatible liquid lipid by solvent diffusion method. This new type of lipid nanoparticles offers
the advantage of improved drug loading capacity and release properties. In this study,
Glyceryldistearate and Glycerylbehenate were chosen as solid lipid and Glyceryl triacetate used as
liquid lipid. Ubidecarenone used as model drug was incorporated into the NLC. The influences of
different type of solid lipid and liquid lipid concentration on physiochemical properties of the NLC
were characterized. As a result, the drug encapsulation efficiencies were improved by adding the
liquid lipid into the solid lipid of nanoparticles. NLC had higher encapsulation efficiency and drug
release. In addition, in vivo study showed that the antioxidant activity of the Ubidecarenone
(Co.Q10 NLC) was more effective than the Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10) solution form on
DPPH scavenging, anti­lipid peroxidation, lowers the effect of amnesia induced by scopolamine
and increased bioavailability observed in Cmax, Tmax, and AUC. These results indicated that
nanostructured lipid formulation of Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) has more antioxidant activity
than that of solution form and it can be used to reduce the oxidative stress and to increase the
antioxidant enzyme activity in many neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease,
Parkinson’s disease etc.

Keywords: Coenzyme Q10; Ubiquinone; Nanostructured lipid carrier; Precirol ATO 5; Antioxidant;
DPPH scavenging activity; Anti­lipid peroxidation; Locomotor activity; Alzheimer’s disease; Parkinson’s
disease

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STRUCTURE, RECOGNITION, AND ASSEMBLY OF DNA G-QUADRUPLEXES

Anh Tuan Phan

Division of Physics and Applied Physics
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

ABSTRACT

Guanine­rich DNA can fold into four­stranded G­quadruplex structures, which are highly
polymorphic and can be potential drug targets. I will present our studies on the structure and
recognition of G­quadruplexes formed by biologically relevant natural genomic sequences and
engineered sequences with anticancer and anti­HIV activity. I will also discuss some fundamental
properties of G­quadruplexes though our studies of the basic structural elements. G­quadruplexes
can also be used in the assembly of nano­ and micrometer­sized structures, including colloidal
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NANOTECHNOLOGY AND SOME OF ITS APPLICATIONS FOR DRINKING WATER

Cees van Rijn

Centre for Bionano technology, University of Wageningen
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Until today, all capillary membranes for drinking water production are perfectly cylindrical
at the shell side as well as the bore side. By structuring the surface of a normally cylindrical
membrane, one can obtain a very large specific surface area, allowing the processing of strongly
fouling flows. Micro­engineered devices will be used to produce capillary membranes that have a
highly complex outer geometry. The microstructures give a membrane a much higher functional
filtration surface area and also a much longer time of operation in drinking water application.
Another application is the fast on­site detection of water borne contaminants such as
Legionell and E. Coli. A novel screening method will be discussed and evaluated.

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NONEXTENSIVITY AND TSALLIS ENTROPY IN DNA FRAGMENTATION

PATTERNS BY IONIZING RADIATION

Oscar Rodriguez Hoyo

Instituto Superior de Tecnologías y Ciencias Aplicadas (InSTEC),La Habana,Cuba.
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nonextensive statistical mechanics as in Tsallis formalism was used in this study, along with
the dynamical Hamiltonian rod­like DNA model and the maximum entropy criteria for Tsallis’
entropy, so as to obtain length distribution of plasmid fragments, after irradiation with very high
doses, assuming that the system reaches metaequilibrium. By intensively working out the Grand
Canonical Ensemble (used to take into account the variation of the number of base pairs) a
simplified expression for Fragment Size Distribution Function (FSDF) was obtained. This
expression is dependent on two parameters only, the Tsallis q value and the minimal length of the
fragments. Results obtained from fitting to available experimental data were adequate and the
characteristic behavior of the shortest fragments was clearly documented and reproduced by the
model, a circumstance never verified from theoretical distributions. The results point to the
existence of an entropy which characterizes fragmentation process and depending only on the q
entropic index.

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CdTe AND CdSe QUANTUM DOTS: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATIONS AND

APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE

Dieu Thuy Ung Thi1, Kim Chi Tran Thi1 , Thu Nga Pham1, Duc Nghia Nguyen2, Duy Khang Dinh3
and Quang Liem Nguyen1
1
Institute of Materials Science (IMS); Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Chemistry (IoC)
3
Institute of Biotechnology (IBT)
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

This paper highlights the results of the whole work including the synthesis of highly
luminescent quantum dots (QDs), characterizations and testing applications of them in different
kinds of sensors. Concretely, it presents (i) the successful synthesis of colloidal CdTe and CdSe
QDs, their core/shell structures with single­ and/or double­shell made by CdS, ZnS or ZnSe/ZnS;
(ii) morphology, structural and optical characterizations of the synthesized QDs; and (iii) the
testing examples of QDs as the fluorescence labels for agricultural­bio­medical objects (for tracing
residual pesticide in agricultural products, residual clenbuterol in meat/milk and for detection of
H5N1 avian influenza virus in breeding farm). In overall, the results show that the synthesized
QDs have very good crystallinity, spherical shape and strongly emit at the desired wavelengths
between ~500­700 nm with the luminescence quantum yield (LQY) of 30­85%. These synthesized
QDs were used in fabrication of the three testing fluorescence QDs­based sensors for the detection
of residual pesticides, clenbuterol and H5N1 avian influenza virus. The specific detection of
parathion methyl (PM) pesticide at the content as low as 0.05 ppm has been realized with the
biosensors made from CdTe/CdS and CdSe/ZnSe/ZnS QDs and the acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
enzymes. Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) based nanosensors using CdTe/CdS
QDs conjugated with 2­amino­8­naphthol­6­sulfonic acid were fabricated that enable to detect
diazotized clenbuterol at the content as low as 10 pg/ml. For detection of H5N1 avian influenza
virus, fluorescence biosensors using CdTe/CdS QDs bound on the surface of chromatophores
extracted and purified from bacteria Rhodospirillum rubrum were prepared and characterized. The
specific detection of H5N1 avian influenza virus in the range of 3­50 ng/l with a detection limit
of 3 ng/L has been done basing on the antibody­antigen recognition.

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INNOVATIONS IN DEVELOPING NOVEL NANOCRYSTAL FOLIAR FERTILIZERS

Anh V Nguyen1, Tuan AH Nguyen1, Peng Li2,1, Yumei Du3,1, Marc A Hampton1, Dang T Vu1,3, Zhi
Ping Xu2, Longbin Huang3 and Victor Rudolph1
1
School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia;
Email: [email protected]
2
ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials, AIBN, The University of Queensland, Brisbane,
QLD 4072, Australia
3
Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia

ABSTRACT

Micronutrient deficiency undermines the potential of billions of people worldwide, limiting

productivity, economic development and poverty reduction of many nations. Globally, there is
rapidly increasing demand for both macronutrient and micronutrient fertilizers for supporting the
high level of productivity from intensive crop production. In this contribution, we will present and
discuss many research innovations achieved at the University of Queensland in developing novel
advanced foliar fertilizers based on nano technology and engineering in the recent years. The
presentation will focus on a number of scientifically interesting aspects of the project in making
and testing nanocrystal foliar fertilizers, colloid and surface chemistry, physics of nanofluid droplet
evaporation, and wettability and repellence of leaf surfaces. Examples of industrial applications
will be used to demonstrate the success of academia­industry collaborations in the area of
emerging nanotechnologies.

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NANOPLASMONIC AND ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSORS FOR MEDICAL

DIAGNOSIS AND CELLULAR ANALYSES

Eiichi Tamiya
Nano­bioengineering and Biosensor group
Department of Applied Physics
Osaka University

ABSTRACT

Nanostructured metals have been studied for the localized surface plasmon resonance
(LSPR) and electrochemical biosensors. Photonic plasmon spectra are caused by the refractive
index variations that result from the binding of molecules to the metal nanostructures. There are
optically detectable parameters in biophotonics and biosensor devices. We have studied three
types of nanostructures, gold­capped nanostructure connecting with the core of silica nanoparticle
capped by deposited gold film, gold­deposited porous anodic alumina layer chip and gold
nanoparticles onto silicon oxide /silicon interferrometric multilayer as our original works. The
bio­sensing of these nanostructures have been examined by monitoring the biomolecular
interactions in various flexible formats. Antibody­antigen and DNA hybridization reactions were
performed to detect various biomarkers, with the detection limit of picogram levels. The multi
array format was constructed by a core­shell structured nanoparticle layer, which provided 300
spots on the sensing surface. A microfluidic biochip based on PDMS was useful for real­time
analysis, rapid detection. DNA amplification process (PCR) and monoclonal antibody production
from hybridoma cell library can be monitored. Electrochemistry measurements connecting to
core­shell structure nanoparticle were successfully exploited in a simultaneous detectable scheme.
The binding of melittin to lipid membrane was measured using localized surface plasmon
resonance, and the permeability of the lipid membrane was then assessed electrochemically as a
function of melittin with the purpose of seeking a novel, sensitive detection system for peptide
toxins. Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) was also discussed with gold and silver
nanoparticles interacting with bio­molecules. Gold nanoparticles were successfully delivered into
single cells. Spatiotemporal measurements of SERS fingerprints suggested the dynamic molecular
interactions and transformations taking place at different locations with time in cardiomyocytes.

References:
1. Anal. Chem. 82 (4) 1221 (2010)
2. Anal. Chem., 82 (4), 1349 (2010)
3. Anal.Bioanal.Chem. 396, 2575 (2010)
4. ACS Nano. 3(2) 446 (2009)
5. Anal.Chem. 80(6) 1859 (2008)
6. Anal. Biochemistry 379(1) 1 (2008)
7. Anal. Chim. Acta 614 (2) 182 (2008)
8. Talanta, 74 (4) 1038 (2008)
9. Anal.Chem. 79(5) 1855 (2007)
10. Anal. Chem.79(2) 782 (2007)
11. Anal.Chem.78, 6465 (2006)
12. PLoS ONE, 6(8) e22801 (2011)

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NANOLUMINOPHORES FOR BIOMEDICAL LABELING APPLICATION

Le Quoc Minh1,2, Tran Thu Huong1, Nguyen Thanh Huong1, Hoang Thi Khuyen1, Lam Thi Kieu
Giang1, Nguyen Thanh Binh1 and Tran Kim Anh1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Ha
Noi, Vietnam; E­mail: [email protected]
2
University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University Hanoi, Xuan Thuy, Hanoi.

ABSTRACT

This paper gives an overview in brief of the use of nanoluminophores (NL) for biomedical
labeling application. In particular, fluororescent labeling biomolecules, virus or cells have been
demonstrated most effective tool in many biological studies and for medical application. Among
the optical labeling agents such as organic fluorophores, fluorescent latex/silica, Quantum dots,
the lanthanides nanoluminophores are increasingly become attractive predecessor due to their
better optical properties with enhanced photostability, lager stocker shift, long emission decay
time and higher photosensitivity. The results of the synthesis, surface treatment, chemical linking
and the use of the different nanoluminophores such as nanoparticles YVO4:Eu, nanowires
TbPO4.H2O and nanosized complex EuNTA.TOPO and their linked conjugates with IgG for
labeling viruses will be present. We will discuss to enhancing the performance of the
NL­bionanoconjugates for developing a novel label of fluorescence immunity method in analysis
of virus or vaccines, for studying the physiological processes at cells and moreover for diagnostics
of recognition of diseases in biomolecular level.

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Fig. 1. FESEM-Image of TbPO4.H2O Fig.2. Fluorescence Spectrum TbPO4.H2O-↔IgG

(a) (b) (c)

Fig.3. Optical Images TbPO4.H2O-↔IgG↔MeaslesVaccine

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INTEGRATION OF NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY (NIL) AND UV LITHOGRAPHY

(UVL) FOR MULTI-SCALE FLUIDIC CHANNELS

Ryuji Yokokawa, Gaku Isobe, Isaku Kanno, Hidetoshi Kotera

Kyoto University; Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Numerous microfluidic devices have been applied to bioassays. Decreasing amount of liquid
solutions helps to reduce sample waste and reagent consumption. Increasing sensitivity with fast
reactions is another advantage. However, further downsizing of microfluidic devices brings
difficulties in perfusing solutions due to a pressure drop, which is essential in bioassays. Here, we
report a perfusable channel array in submicrometer to micrometer scale fabricated by integrating
nanoimprint lithography (NIL) and UV lithography (UVL). Two lithography techniques are used
to fabricate multiscale SU­8 mother mold for poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) replicas. SU­8 is an
appropriate material as a mold due to mechanical stability and chemical resistance. However, it
causes problems in a NIL process such as SU­8 residue on a silicon mold after demolding from a
patterned SU­8 surface. To keep the compatibility of SU­8 in NIL process, UVassisted NIL is
employed to fabricate the channel array and further microchannel fabrication was done by UVL.
NIL provides high throughput and high resolution patterns for the channel array, while UVL
defines micrometer scale channels as interface between a user and the channel array. The
fabricated device consists of a channel array (w = 0.5 ­ 2 m, h = 1 ­ 2 m, l = 200 m) and two
micrometer scale channels (w = 250 m, h = 50 m, l = 5 mm). These micrometer scale channels
are used for inlet or outlet of the channel array to deliver solutions. We demonstrated exchanging
solutions using fluorescent solutions. Repetitive increase and decrease of fluorescent intensity
proved the solution exchange in channel array.

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USING DNA NANOTECHNOLOGY TO FABRICATE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

La Thi Huyen, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy Nguyen Thi Minh Huyen and Le Quang Huan
Institude of Biotechnology,Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Researches in nanomedicine are mainly related to the delivery of drug to the abnormal cells
or the diagnose at the molecular level. Utilizing nanoparticles as a carrier in drug delivery and
releasing drug to the proper "address" become a hot research topic because it involves the
development of anti­cancer medicine and brings high efficiency for pharmaceutical products. The
effectiveness of these drugs is often limited by the capability to distinguish between normal cells
and abnormal cells, as well as because less soluble, easily excreted from the body, and they offen
cause side effects. Drug deliver to cancer cells in chemotherapy is one of the most popular
research topics. Current cancer treatment drugs not only kill the cancer cells but also kill the
normal cells. To overcome this disadvantage and take the advantage of the differences in physical
properties, chemical properties between normal cells and cancer cells, nanoparticle drug delivery
was designed in an optimal size and specific to target cells, was able to identify the cells and to
hold and release the drug in the medium with suitable pH or temperature. Currently, there are
various drug delivery systems with many advantages but sharing some common disadvantages
such as difficulty to control the size, low encapsulation capacity and low stability. With the
development and the success of DNA nanotechnology, DNA strands are used to create effective
drug delivery nanoparticles, with precisely controlled particle size and structure, safety and high
stability. This article presents our study on drug encapsulation in DNA nanostructure which
loaded docetaxel and curcumin in a desire to create a new and effective drug delivery system, in
high biological compatibility.

Key Words: Nano DNA, Drug delivery system, Docetaxel, Curcumin

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(CODE: NLE1-O1)

PEGYLATED DENDRIMER AND ITS EFFECT IN FLUOROURACIL LOADING AND

RELEASE FOR ENHANCING ANTITUMOR ACTIVITY

Thi Phuong Le, Ngoc Quyen Tran, Thai Thanh Hoang Thi, Cuu Khoa Nguyen
Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, HCMC, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Dendrimer, a new class of hyper­branched polymer with predetermined molecular weight, is

being received much attention in nano biomedical applications such as anticancer drug delivery,
gene therapy, disease diagnosis and etc. In this study, polyamidoamine (PAMAM)­based
dendrimer generation 3.0 (G 3.0) was synthesized and subsequently pegylated. Obtained results
showed that pegylation degree of the dendrimer was around 31% for its external amine groups.
TEM image of the pegylated dendrimer exhibited spherical shape and nano sizes ranging from 30
to 40 nm. The fluorouracil (5­FU)­loaded pegylated dendrimer showed a slow release profile of
the drug. In vitro study, at the primary screening concentration of 100 µg/mL, the PAMAM
dendrimer presented higher toxicity in MCF­7 cells as compared to its pegylated counterpart.
Meanwhile, the (5­FU)­loaded pegylated dendrimer exhibited the antiproliferative activity against
the cell line with the IC50 of 9.92± 0.19 µg/mL. In vivo tumor xenograft study, we succeeded in
generating MCF­7 cells­derived cancer tumors on mice that was well­confirmed by using flow
cytometer assay. The 5­FU encapsulated pegylated dendrimer exhibited a significant decrement in
volume of the tumors which was generated by MCF­7 cancer cells. The obtained results may
contribute to further studies and applications in killing cancer cell of tumors by using the
dendrimer nanocarrier.

Keywords: polyamidoamine, dendrimer, 5­FU

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CROSS-FLOW MEMBRANE EMULSIFICATION TECHNIQUE FOR FABRICATION

OF DRUG LOADED PARTICLES

Thanh Ha HO, Thi Phuong Tuyen DAO, Tuan Anh NGUYEN, Mau Chien DANG
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc Distr., Ho Chi Minh City
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Uniformly sized particles have been synthesized using cross­flow membrane emulsification
technique. In this method, O/W emulsion is created by injecting the disperse phase (containing
lipophilic drug and its carrier dissolve in water immiscible solvent) through the membrane into the
continuous phase (containing surfactant). The continuous phase was flowing perpendicular at the
membrane surface providing shear to detach the drops. The solvent in drops created was then
evaporated leaving drug loaded solid particles. In this study we used poly(D,L­lactic­co­glycolic)
acid (PLGA) 50:50 as drug carrier for tests of sustained curcumin release time according to its
particle sizes. Silicon nitride membrane used has 1μm thickness and has very regular inner and
inter pores size: 0.35, 0.45, 2 and 5μm. Important factors that impact the particle size and
morphology such as membrane pores size, curcumin and PLGA concentration, solidification stage,
ect... were investigated. Further test involved the comparison of emulsions created between
different methods like strong stirring, batch membrane emulsification, sonication was also
considered.

Graphical abstract:

Cross-flow membrane emulsification system and silicon nitride membrane

Keywords: Cross-flow membrane emulsification, silicon nitride membrane, PLGA.

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ELECTROCHEMICAL PERFORMANCE OF CARBON NANOTUBES-MODIFIED

COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR ELECTRODE OF FUEL CELL
AND LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Tran Van Man1,2,Tran ThiThuy Dung1, Le My Loan Phung1,2, Cao Duy Vinh3
Luu Tuan Anh3, Le Van Thang3
1
VNU­HCM KeyLab ­ Applied Physical Chemistry
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science,
Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, Email: [email protected]
3
VNU­HCM KeyLab–Material Technology
University of Tecnnology,Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City

ABSTRACT

CNTs (carbon nanotubes) have been considered as ideal additive materials to improve the
electrochemical performance (charge­discharge capacity) and catalyst activity of power source such as
Li­ion batteries and fuel cells due to their large surface area, high electrical conductivity, making the
good energy storage and conversion. In this paper, we purified and modified the surface of raw
MWCNTs by thermal and chemical processes in order to improve the dispersion capability in polar
media. The results shows that the most effective conditions in modifying the MWNT surface are at the
1:3 mixture of nitric and sulfuric acid and 600C. The dispersibility in DI water was about 12.85mg/ml
and stable in more than 3 weeks via UV­Vis spectroscopy. We synthesized the spinel LiMn2O4 and
doped spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 materials by solid state reaction with addition of purified CNT at different
ratio. The obtained products were used in the preparation of cathode film for lithium­batteries and fuel
cell. The electrochemical performance of CNT additive materials were compared to carbon vulcan
(VC) at the same ratio. The structure and electrochemical properties of synthesized materials were
investigated by X­ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microcopy (SEM), cyclic voltammetry
(CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and absorption surface area (BET). The purified
CNTs has the good effect upton electrochemical activities of both material fosfuelcel cell and lithium
battery application.

(a) (b)
Fig.1. SEM and TEM images CNTs raw (a) CNTs have been clearned (b)
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Keywords: CNTs, spinel materials, lithium ­ ion batteries, PEMFC.

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(CODE: NLE3-O4)

HYBRID MULTIFUNCTIONAL COLLOIDAL NANOPARTICLES FOR

BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Trinh Thang Thuy, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Derrick Mott and Shinya Maenosono
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Recently, the term “nanomedicine” has been coined due to the tremendous development of
this field of research worldwide, long after nanomaterials started to impact biomedical research.
Nanoparticles (NPs) such as superparamagnetic nanoparticles (SMNPs),1 semiconducting
quantum dots (QDs) and plasmonic nanoparticles (PNPs) show great potential for biomedical
applications from magnetic separation and diagnosis to therapy. Hybrid multifunctional NPs with
novel nanostructures are the most interesting from fundamentals to practical applications, because
they preserve the individual properties of the different components in the hybrid structure, and the
properties of each component can be modified by tuning the relevant particle structure parameters.
This class of hybrid nanomaterials can offer new opportunities for biomedical applications.
In the present research, we address the design, chemical synthesis and characterization of
hybrid magnetic and fluorescent or plasmonic dual functional NPs toward biomedical applications.
The talk will focus on two main types of interest, including SMNPs@QDs (ex., FePt@CdSe, Fig.
1a­c)2 and SMNPs@PNPs [ex., Fe@Au (or Ag), Fig.
1c­f] NPs with well defined core­shell nanostructure.
The materials are highly smart because the FePt and
Fe SMNP cores show a unique ability to respond to an
external magnetic field, offering the manipulation and
control of interparticle properties. In addition, the
CdSe QD and Au (or Ag) PNP shells exhibit a narrow
and bright fluorescent emission, and Localized Surface
Plasmon Resonance (LSPR), respectively. The
combinations therefore lead to new and effective
applications such as the magnetic separation and
fluorescent detection of multiple targets or of different
cell population in vitro applications, the in vivo Fig. 1 TEM (a, d), HAADF-STEM (b, e) and
manipulation by an external magnetic field and optical 2D EDS elemental mapping (c, f) [Fe K edge
(white in c and red in f),and Pt M edge (red in
detection of the treated area, the dual mode imaging c) located in the center; Cd L edge (blue in c)
system including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Se L edge (green in c) and Au M edge
and optical imaging, or Surface Enhanced Raman (blue in f) located at the shell] images of
Scattering (SERS) in highly sensitive single­molecular FePt@CdSe (a-c) and Fe@Au (d-f) NPs.
sensor technology.

References:
1 Trinh T. Thuy, et al., Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, 99­126, 2012.
2 Trinh T. Thuy, et al., RSC Advances, 1, 100­108, 2011.

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(CODE: NLE3-O5)

BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF NANOCOPPER AND NANOCOBALT ADDED TO

ANIMALS’ FODDER RATION

S.D. Polishchuk, А.А. Nazarova, G.I. Churilov

Ryazan State Agrotechnological Univrsity Named after P.A. Kostychev, Russia
Corresponding author’s E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This report presents some results of the study on biological effect of nanometal particles
(copper and cobalt) introduced to the fodder ration for livestock. It was shown that cobalt and
copper nanocrystalline powders can be used as stimulators for biochemical processes such as
protein production that will increase meat productivity and improve total physiological state of
livestock.
The experiments were carried out on laboratory animals, rabbits, pigs, bull­calves and
heifers. The nanometal powders were added by spraying their suspension into the fodder on the
basis of 4 g of the nanopowder per 1 ton of a mixed fodder. The optimal doses of the nanometal
powders added to animals’ fodder rations were set up: for cobalt – 0.02 mg/kg, while for copper –
0.4 mg/kg of body weight per day.
The nanocrystalline metals added to the fodder ration for black­and­white heifers in an
optimum regime have caused the animals’ body weight to increase by 22.4 % for the case of
copper, while for cobalt – 13.7 %, in compare with the control. Interestingly to note that
nanometal mixture of iron, cobalt and copper did not possess cumulative properties and are
referred to the hazard class 4 according to the state standard GOST 12.1.007­76 “Harmful
agents”.

Кey-words: nanocrystalline powder, digestive activity, toxicity, fodder

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(CODE: NLE4-O6)

APPLICATION OF PHOTO CATALYSIS TO CATHODIC PROTECTION OF METALS

Tadashi Shinohara, Mamiko Kawakita and Jin Kawakita

National Institute for Materials Science
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The anodic reaction on the surface of TiO2, an n­type oxide semiconductor, is the oxidation
of water (2H2O+ 4h+ –> O2 + 4H+). This reaction is accelerated when the semiconductor electrode
is exposed to illumination, as long as the oxide do not dissolve or decay. The objective of this
study is to examine the possibility of non­sacrificial protection of metals by TiO2 coating [1, 2].
In order to apply this cathodic protection technique to large­size structures, photo
electrochemical properties of TiO2 coatings derived from commercial sol solution were studied.
The photo­potential for type 304 steel decreased only to –250mV vs. SCE, while that for
ITO­glass decreased lower than ­400mV. It was considered that there existed a barrier between
TiO2 coating and metallic substrate. It was also considered that electrons could not flow to
metallic substrate easily and recombinated with holes.
Tin oxide, SnO2, is well known as an n­type semiconductor oxide which has high electric
conductivity. However, it was found that the electric conductivity of plain SnO2 coating film was
not so high. Thus, tin oxide, called SnOx below, was formed by heating SnCl2 powder at 350˚C
for 20min and crushing it by ball milling. The SnOx powder was mixed to commercial TiO2 sol
solution; the molar ratio of (SnO2:TiO2) was 1:1. The mixed solution was sprayed on ITO­glass
and type 304 steel, and heat­treated at various temperature for 20min. Fig.1 shows the effect of
heat treatment temperature on dark potential, Ed, and photo potential, Eph in a phosphate buffer
solution, pH 6. The Eph values decreased to –820~­670mV for ITO­glass substrate and
­680~­550mV for type 304 steel substrate.
It was found that commercial TiO2 sol solution can be applied for cathodic protection of
large­size structure by addition of tin oxide, SnOx, with high electric conductivity. It was also
confirmed that this mixed sol solution has possibility of cathodic protection in the night with slow
decline of electrode potential after stopping illumination.

Fig. 1. Effect of heat treatment temperature on dark potential, Ed, and photo potential, Eph.
References
1. T.Konishi, et al., Proceedings of the symposium on Passivity and Its Breakdown, ECS, 1998, p.824.
2. J.Huang T.Shinohara and S.Tsujikawa, Zairyo-to-Kankyo, 1997, Vol. 46, p.651.

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PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF ZnO/TiO2 HIERARCHICAL

HETEROGENEOUS NANOSTRUCTURES

Le Phuc Quy, Le Van Hieu, Lam Quang Vinh, Dinh Son Thach, Vu Thi Hanh Thu.
Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science of HCM city, VNU­HCM.
227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Ward 4, Dist.5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

TiO2 thin films are used for oxidation of organic radicals, reducing CO2, skin cancer
treatment, decomposing halogen compounds in the air, breaking down surface contaminants,
water treatment, biodegradable oil on the surface of the water, disinfect, anti­bacteria,
self­cleaning and anti­fog coating,… To increase the photocatalytic and anti­Ecoli bacteria abilities
of TiO2 thin films, this study synthesized the ZnO/TiO2 hierarchical heterogeneous nanostructures
(HNs) by DC magnetron sputtering. The results showed that ZnO/TiO2 (HNs) have been the
photocatalytic and anti ­ Ecoli bacteria abilities higher than TiO2 film. This result is explained by
reducing the recombination of electrons ­ holes and slightly shifted absorption edge of them to the
visible light band.

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(CODE: NLE5-O8)

A NEW FORMULATION OF CURCUMIN USING POLY(LACTIC-CO-GLYCOLIC

ACID) - POLY (ETHYLEN-GLYCOL) DIBLOCK COPOLYMER AS CARRIER
MATERIAL

Dao Thi Phuong Tuyen, Nguyen To Hoai, Ho Thanh Ha, To Van Vinh and Dang Mau Chien
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh city
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is to fabricate a nanoparticle formulation of curcumin using a relatively
new vehicle as the matrix polymer: Poly(lactic­co­glycolic acid) ­ poly (ethylen­glycol) block
copolymer and to investigate the effects of the various processing parameters to the characteristics
of nanoparticles (NPs). We successfully synthesized the matrix polymer of PLGA­PEG by
conjugation of PLGA copolymer with a carboxylate end group to a heterobifunctional
amine­PEG­methoxy using EDC and NHS as conjugation crosslinkers. The composition of the
formed product (PLGA­PEG) was characterized with a 500 MHz 1H nuclear magnetic resonance
(NMR). The conjugation of PLGA­PEG was confirmed using Gel permeation chromatography
(GPC). This di­block copolymer was then used to prepare the Curcumin­loaded NPs through
nanoprecipitation technique. With this method, we found that the size distribution depends on the
concentration of polymer, the volume ratio of organic phase to aqueous phase and the
concentration of surfactant. The particle size and size distribution were measured by Dynamic
Light Scattering (DLS). Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron
microscope (SEM) were used to confirm the size, structure and morphology of the successfully
prepared NPs. All of ours results showed that they are spherical and quite homologous with
diameter size around of 80­150 nm. Besides, we evaluated some characteristics of NPs through
the zeta­potential measurements; the X­ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)
analyses. The zeta­potential measurements confirmed the stability of NPs and the successful
encapsulation of Curcumin within NPs; the X­ray diffraction patterns showed the amorphous
structure and the FTIR spectra indicated that there is no interaction between the drug and matrix
polymer.

Keywords: di-block copolymer, polymeric NPs, PLGA-PEG, Curcumin, nanoprecipitation method

Fig. 1. Proton NMR spectra of prepared diblock copolymer: m-PEG-PLGA.

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(CODE: NLE5-O9)

LABEL-FREE DETECTION OF DNA HYBRIDIZATION USING TRANSISTORS

BASED ON CVD GROWN GRAPHENE

Phan Thi Kim Loan1, Tzu-Yin Chen2, Chang-Lung Hsu1, Yi-Hsien Lee2, Jacob Tse-Wei Wang2,
Kung-Hwa Wei1, Cheng-Te Lin*2, and Lain-Jong Li2
1
Department of Material Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University,
Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan, R.O.C, Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 11617, Taiwan, R.O.C.

ABSTRACT

The high transconductance and low noise of graphene-based field-effect transistors based on
large-area monolayer graphene produced by chemical vapor deposition are used for label-free electrical
detection of DNA hybridization. The gate materials, buffer concentration and surface condition of
graphene have been optimized to achieve the DNA detection sensitivity as low as 1 pM (10-12M),
which is more sensitive than the existing report based on few-layer graphene. The graphene films
obtained using conventional PMMA-assisted transfer technique exhibits PMMA residues, which
degrade the sensing performance of graphene. We have demonstrated that the sensing performance of
the graphene samples prepared by gold-transfer is largely enhanced (by 125 %).
Detection of DNA molecules in dry state by bottom-gated graphene FETs have been reported,
where DNAs act as negative potential gating agents1,2. In these devices, the transfer characteristics
show resistor-like behaviors (very small on/off current ratio), which can be attributed to the low gate
coupling efficiency and the gapless feature of graphene. In this respect, our previous results indicated
that label-free detection of DNA hybridization can be accomplished using liquid-gated FETs with
few-layer graphene sheets prepared by CVD3. The high transconductance and low noise of graphene
FETs operated in liquid gating mode make them more attractive for biosensing purposes. So far, the
interaction between biomolecules and graphene in aqueous solutions is still not fully understood. This
may be figured out by examining the ambipolar characteristics of FETs in details because it is strongly
related to graphene/electrolyte interface properties.In this study, we constructed liquid-gated FETs
based on single-layer CVD graphene. The transfer curve change upon DNA immobilization and
hybridization under various environments are investigated. These devices can achieve high sensitivity to
detect as low as 1 pM (10-12M) of target DNA. Meanwhile, the material of gate wires, the
concentration of buffer solution, and the surface condition of graphene would obviously affect the
sensing performance and surface charge state of the devices. The results shown in this contribution
provide better understanding and useful information for the design of graphene-based DNA sensors.

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CHARACTERIZATION OF SILVER IMPREGNATED ACTIVATED CARBON USED

AS GAS ABSORBER

Pisutti Dararutana
The Royal Thai Army Chemical Department
Email: [email protected]
.

ABSTRACT

It was known that silver ions and silver compounds show a toxic effect on some bacteria,
viruses, algae and fungi, typical for heavy metals like lead or mercury, but without the high
toxicity to humans normally associated with these other metals. Its germicidal effects kill many
microbial organisms in vitro. Porous carbons containing several types of inorganic impregnate
such as iodine, silver, cations such as Al, Mn, Zn, Fe, Li, Ca have also been prepared for specific
application in air pollution control. Due to its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, silver loaded
activated carbon is used as an absorbent for gas purification. In this work, scanning electron
microscope coupled with energy dispersive X­ray fluorescence spectroscopy (SEM­EDS) was
carried out to characterize the microstructure and composition of the silver impregnated activated
carbon used as gas absorber in canister of gas mask. Proton­induced X­ray emission spectroscopy
(PIXE) was also used to analyze the trace elements. It was found that the silver which
impregnated on the surface of the activated carbon showed as the silver nanoparticles.

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DEVELOPMENT OF OXIDATION RESISTANT COATINGS FOR Ni-BASED

SUPERALLOYS VIA NANO-PLATING METHOD

Hideyuki Murakami
National institute for Materials Science, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In order to increase the efficiency of gas turbines, turbine blades must be exposed at as high
operating temperature as possible. It is thus essential to develop thermal barrier coatings (TBCs)
on Ni­based superalloys having better thermal shock, oxidation and hot corrosion resistances. For
this purpose, an aluminum enriched alloys such as PtAl and MCrAlY are used as a bond­coat
materials in TBCs.
Application of Ir based alloys for bond­coats has been proposed by the authors’ group
because Ir has excellent oxidation and corrosion resistances and has the highest melting
temperature of 2716K among platinum group metals. The addition of Ir to Ni­based superalloys is
also reported to increase the melting temperature thus may enhance the high temperature
mechanical properties. As one of these approaches, oxidation and hot corrosion resistances of
Pt­Ir­Al alloy systems, developed by co­deposition of Pt­Ir alloys by the magnetron sputtering
method followed by the conventional Al­pack cementation, were evaluated, and Ir addition to
PtAl bond­coat revealed to enhance oxidation and hot corrosion resistances.
However, high price and Pt and Ir and their low amount of deposit may limit their application to
structural components. It is thus essential to develop coatings with low cost and high deposition
yield.
Above this as a background, we have attempted co­deposition of Pt­Ir by the nano­plating
(electroplating) method followed by the simple annealing process without Al­pack cementation.
The effect of annealing temperature on microstructural changes of the coated specimens were
investigated in comparison to electroplated Pt coatings with annealing.
It is found that Pt­Ir­annealed coatings exhibited competitive oxidation resistance to Pt­annealed
coatings. For Pt­Ir­annealed coatings, higher annealing temperatures of 1423 K led to the
precipitation of detrimental TCP phase and accelerate the formation of voids. It is also found that
oxidation properties and following microstructural changes depended on the substrate material,
pre­surface treatment and electrodeposition conditions. The experimental parameter dependence
on microstructural changes of the specimens, as well as new approach to suppressing
microstructure changes of coated superalloys will also be discussed.

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SILICON NITRIDE MEMBRANE-BASED MICROFILTER FOR DETECTION OF

HUMAN CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS

Van Vinh To1, Mau Chien Dang1, Van Binh Pham1, Van Hieu Tran2,
Linh Thuoc Tran2, Duy Hien Tong1
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Email: [email protected]
2
University of Sciences, Vietnam National University ­ Ho Chi Minh City

ABSTRACT

Circulating tumor cells (CTC) have been recognized as holding extraordinary potential for
disease management in cancer patients including prognostic, therapy, and monitoring disease
progression. Sensitive and quick detection of CTC could enable the approach to patients with
early­stage and metastatic cancer. The technical challenge in this field consists of finding rare
tumor cells (just a few CTCs in 1 ml of blood) and being able to distinguish them from epithelial
non­tumor cells and leukocytes. The current methodologies have significant limitations such as
low capture efficiency, cannot capture live cells and time consuming. This paper presents
development of silicon nitride microfilter for single stage capture and detection of CTCs in
epithelial cancer basing on their larger size when compared to peripheral blood leukocytes. Silicon
nitride used­fabrication techniques allows to benifit many advantages from new generation of
microfilter for CTC detection such as smaller thickness (about 1 µm), well defined pore shape,
uniform pore size distribution, surface roughness (down to 10 nm) when campared to the classical.

Fig. 1. (A) SEM micrograph of the surface of a silicon nitride membrane with 5µm by 15µm pore size, (B) tumor
cell line MCF-7 captured on surface of microfilter and stained with the acetomethoxy derivate of calcein
(calcein-AM)

Design of filtration membrane is 0,5 cm by 0,5 cm square sheets using slit shaped pores that
were formed by etching rectangular masks of 5µm by 15µm with 12µm edge to edge distance. To
fabricated membrane we choose low stress silicon nitride that is deposited on a polished silicon
wafer by means of LPCVD. Photoresist was spin­coated on this 1 μm thick silicon nitride layer.
This layer is patterned by exposing it to UV light through a photo mask and subsequently

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developing it. The pattern in the photosensitive layer is transferred into the silicon nitride
membrane by means of RIE (Reactive Ion Etching) with a CHF3/O2­plasma. Now the silicon
underneath the membrane is partially etched away with a KOH solution in such a way that support
bars arise(figure 1A).
We evaluated the sensitivity and efficiency of CTC capture in a model system using normal
blood cells spiked with tumor cell lines MCF­7. Using this model system, the microfilter device
achieved approximately 85% recovery with 90% live cells (figure 1B). The results demonstrated
that microdevice have a potential to allow capture of live tumor cells for molecular and cellular
analysis. In the next phase, blood samples from cancer patients will be used to evaluate this new
generation of silocon nitride membrane­based microdevice for CTC analysis.

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ECOLOGICAL AND BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF NANOCRYSTALLINE METALS

G.I. Churilov, S.D. Polishchuk, N.H. Chau

Ryazan State Medical University­Ryazan State Agrotechnological University, Russia
Corresponding author’s E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The impact of nanocrystalline metals such as iron, cobalt and copper on the soil ­ plant –
animal system have been investigated. This report presents our results of investigation of
ecological and biological effects of nanocrystalline metals on plant and animal.
It was shown that nanocrystalline iron, cobalt and copper are able to stimulate the growth of
agricultural plants and influence on the physiological and biochemical processes in organism of
livestock. With an expenditure rate of nanometal powders of 0.01 – 1.00 g per hectare the crop
increases from 25.5 to 32.1%. The experimental data obtained showed that the seedling with the
nano metals may increase the content of water­soluble polysaccharides in green plant by 27­50 %
and protein by 30­45 %, depending on the metal concentration and its type.
Before seeding the nanocrystalline metal powder ­ coated seeds were undergone sonification
for a better dispersion and hydration of the nanoparticles in water. As far as nanometal particles
have high reducing capacity, the metal ­ water interaction results in the formation of free protons
and electrons. These protons and electrons by­turn can increase the cell mitochondrial activity in
energy absorption, leading to the active growth and development of the whole plant body.

Key-words: nanocrystalline metal, plant, animal, effect, ecology

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PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF METHYL ORANGE USING ZINC OXIDE

NANORODS/ ZINC STANNATE (ZnO/ZTO) CATALYSTS
.
Mayuree Jaisai1, Panida Muangkasem2, Supamas Danwittayakul2 and Thammarat Koottatep1
1
Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
2
National Metal and Materials Technology Center
114 Thailand Science Park, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Dye wastewaters, drained by textile industries, have been reported as the main cause of river
water contamination. In this work, pure zinc oxide nanorods (ZnO NRs), zinc stannate (ZTO)
composited on ZnO NRs and pure ZTO were systhesized on polyester fibers and porous ceramic
supports by mild hydrothermal method. ZnO nanorods were grown using equimolar of zinc nitrate
and hexamethylene tetramine solution (5 mM) at 95 C for 15 hours on the ZnO nanoparticles
seeded substrates followed by the synthesis of ZTO using 5 and 10 mM of Sn4+ precursor
solutions at 120 C for 4 hours. Photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange (MO) aqueous
solution under different irradiation sources (Halogen lamp 275W and UV lamp 12W) were
determined by monitoring the change in the absorption UV­VIS spectra every 15 minutes up to 3
hours. High photocatalytic activity of ZnO/ZTO catalysts can be attributed to the large surface
area of ceramic supports under UV irradiation. Approximately 50% of MO solution concentration
could be degraded under UV illumination within 1 hour and about 95% MO solution
concentration can be removed after 3 hours under UV light upon using the catalysts on porous
ceramic supports (5mM ZnO NRs/10mM ZTO).

References:
1. Baruah S. and Dutta J., Sci. Tech. Adv. Mat., 21, 013004 (2011).
2. Baruah S. and Dutta J., Sci. Tech. Adv. Mat., 11, 013001 (2010).
3. Baruah S., Sinha S.S., Ghosh B., Pal S.K., Raychaudhuri A.K. and Dutta, J., J. App. Phys., 105,
074308 (2009).

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NANO Pt/C ELECTROCATALYSTS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES FOR

ALCOHOL OXIDATION

Nguyen Thi Giang Huong1, Tran Thi Xuan Phuong1, Lam Thi Xuan Binh2,
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa1,2, Tran Van Man1,2
1
VNU­HCM Key Lab, Applied Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University ­ Ho Chi Minh
City, Email: [email protected], [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFCs) have attracted interests of scientist and technologist as
electrochemical energy conversion device for stationary and mobile applications. In this work, we
synthesized nano­sized platinum electrocatalysts by microwave polyol method using ethylene
glycol (EG) as the reductant and carbon Vulcan XC­72R as support material (Pt/C). The physical
characterization of Pt/C was analyzed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and nitrogen
adsorption. The glycerol and EG electro­oxidation in alkaline media on Pt/C catalysts was
investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and choroamperometry (CA). The average particle size
of Pt on carbon was 2.8 ­ 3.1 nm. The results show that Pt/C catalysts synthesized in various pH
(7.9­9.5) for alcohol electro­oxidation were more significantly active than that of the commercial
Pt/C (10%wt Pt/active carbon), in which Pt/C synthesized in pH 9.5 performed the best
electrochemical behavior. Morover, current density for electro­oxidation of EG was about 2 times
higher than that of glycerol on all Pt/C electrodes.

Fig. 1. TEM micrographs of 20Pt/C_pH9.5 catalyst

Tab. 1. Relevant electrochemical parameters of Pt/C catalysts for glycerol electrooxidation
Electrodes ECA (cm2) Ep (V) Ip x 103 (A) ip (mA/cm2)
20Pt/C_pH7.9 0.826 ­0.129 1.46 1.77
20Pt/C_pH8.8 0.622 ­0.101 1.64 2.80
20Pt/C_pH9.5 0.715 ­0.094 3.39 4.74
10Pt/C_com 0.855 ­0.181 5.91 0.69
Keywords: carbon support, electrocatalyst, fuel cell platinum, nano­sized materials

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STUDY ON DIOXIN REMOVAL FROM THE CONTAMINATED SOIL OVER

NANO-COMPOSITE FIBER CATALYSTS V2O5-WO3/TIO2 TUBES
SUPPORTED ON PTFE

Tuan A. Vu1, Kien T. Nguyen1, Giang H. Le1, Thao X. La1, Canh D. Dao1, Phuong T.Dang1, Hoa T.K.
Tran1, Thuy T. T. Hoang1
1
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18, Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

TiO2 nano­tubes were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal treatment method from

TiO2 powder commercial. V2O5­WO3/TiO2 nano­tubes catalysts were prepared by wet
impregnation method using ammonium meta­vanadate, ammonium tungstate as V and W source.
To fabricate fiber catalysts, V2O5­WO3/TiO2 tubes were mixtured in polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) with different amount and then heated and pressed in sheet form and followed by cutting
in small fibers. V2O5­WO3/TiO2 fiber catalysts were characterized by XRD, FE­SEM, BET and
dioxin and isomers as well as products obtained from catalytic converting treatment were analyzed
by GC­MS with high resolution. Nano­composite fiber catalysts showed high activity of dioxin
conversion, removal efficiency reached the value of 94­95% at rate volume velocity from 3000 h­1
to 5000h­1 and reaction temperature at 250oC.

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AN IMPROVEMENT OF PHOTOCATALYST OF TiO2 A TiO2: 0.5%V4+

NANOPARTICLES: EXPERIMENT AND CALCULATION

Nguyen Minh Thuy, Duong Quoc Van, Pham van Hai and Le Thi Hong Hai
Department of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education
136 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

TiO2 and 0.5% Vanadium doped TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by hydrothermal
method. The solvents affect the forms and sizes of the grains in the samples. The oleic acid
solvents with different molar concentration can make the uniform spherical nanograins, or the
stick form grains, what influences the photo activity of the materials. The waiting time in room
temperature before the hydrothermal proceed can affect the crystalline of samples hence improve
their photocatalyst. The samples were characterized by X­ray diffraction, transmission electron
microscopy, Raman spectroscopy; X­ray photoelectron spectroscopy and UV­vis diffuse
reflectance spectroscopy. The Vanadium doped TiO2 nanoparticles had identical anatase phase
with average crystal size of 10nm and exhibited the long tailed absorption in the visible light above
380nm.
Raman spectra of pure and doping samples show that the Eg­vibrations at 146 and 197 cm­1
presented a lightly blue­shift after V doping; all Raman peaks became wider and lightly
unsymmetrical after V doping. This can be related to the lattice distortions. We have calculated
the electronic structure of TiO2:V by Density functional theory with Local Density (LDA) and
LDA+U Approximations. The calculation of the effective Hubbard U (the PBE+U) provides quite
a good description of structural and electronic properties with a reasonable value (3,12eV) for
anatase TiO2 optical band gap. The result suggested discussion about contribution of V 3d states
in the bands of host TiO2 and the oxygen deficiency in the samples.
The photocatalytic activity under the irradiation of visible light was evaluated by the
degradation of phenol or methylen blue aqueous solutions. The progress of the reactions was
monitored by High performance liquid Chromatography for 360min. The samples TiO2:0.5%V
nanopowders have better photocatalystic activity; after 360min. under the visible irradiation the
normalized concentration of phenol decreased to 0.3%; the concentration of phenol is 0,003 mg/l
and less than the allowable phenol value on industrial waste water by discharge standards. The
Red­scarlet adsorptions of the TiO2 nanopowders are also investigated in waste water
environment and the obtained result shows a very good application.

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SYNTHESIS OF ZINC OXIDE/ZINC STANNATE COMPOSITE OXIDES BY

HYDROTHERMAL PROCESS FOR PHOTOCATALYSIS APPLICATION
.
Supamas Danwittayakul1, Mayuree Jaisai2, Panida Muangkasem1 and Thammarat Koottatep2
1
National Metal and Materials Technology Center
114 Thailand Science Park, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
2
Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

A simple and economical technique for fabrication of zinc oxide/ zinc stannate (ZnO/ZTO)
nanocomposites using porous ceramic support for organic degradation through photocatalysis
process were prepared [1, 2]. One dimensional ZnO nanorods were grown epitaxially on zinc
oxide nanoparticles seeded substrates in a liquid bath containing zinc nitrate and hexamethylene
tetramine as a source of precursors followed by zinc stannate (ZTO) synthesis using
hydrothermally chemical route. 5 mM, 10 mM and 15 mM of Sn4+ aqueous solutions were utilized
as Sn4+ precursors. Sodium hydroxide solution was used as a precipitant to adjust the pH value to
about 10 [3]. Composite oxides of ZnO and ZTO were conducted at 120 C for 4 hours.
ZnO/ZTO binary oxide formation occurs due to the dissolution and subsequent co­precipitation
reactions, wherein Sn4+ ions available in the precursor solution react with Zn2+ ions supplied by the
ZnO nanorods [4, 5]. Photocatalytic activity of ZnO/ZTO catalysts were carried out through
methylene blue degradation test under visible and ultra­violet illumination up to 3 hours [6].
Further to improve the photocatalytic activity in visible region, crystal defects in ZnO and ZTO
were created through the microwave assisted hydrothermal process for fast crystallization [5, 7, 8].
Characteristic of all catalysts were examined and reported in this study.

References:
1. Baruah S. and Dutta J., Sci. Tech. Adv. Mat., 10(1), 013001 (2009).
2. Danwittayakul S. and Dutta J., Inter. J. Hydrogen Energy, 37(7), 5518 (2012).
3. Yang Z., Lv. L. Dai, Y. Xu, Z. Qian, Appl. Surf. Sci., 256(9), 2898 (2010).
4. Gerischer H. and Sorg N., Electrochimica Acta, 37(5), 827 (1992).
5. Mahmood M. and Dutta J., J. Sol­Gel Sci. Tech., 62(3), 495 (2012).
6. Mills A., Hill C. and Robertson P.K.J.,. J of Photochemistry and Photobiology A, 237, 7 (2012).
7. Baruah S. and Dutta J.,. Sci. Tech. Adv. Mat., 12(1), 013004 (2011).
8. Foletto E., Jahn S. and Moreira R.F.P.M., J. App. Electrochem., 40(1), 59 (2010).

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MID-IR, BROAD-BAND PLASMONIC NANOANTENNAS FOR MOLECULAR

SENSING

Chung V. Hoang, Makiko Oyama, Masakazu Aono and Tadaaki Nagao

1
International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science,
1­2­1 Sengen, Tsukuba city, Ibaraki 305­4007, Japan
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Plasmon enhanced spectroscopy is based on a universal mechanism of the enhancement of

vibrational signal of the target molecules resulting from their interaction with the collective motion
of free electron gas at the metal surface of nanoparticles. Different detection mechanisms based on
surface enhanced spectroscopy have been proposed and showed remarkable advances including
surface plasmon resonances SPR, surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy SERS (for the case of
nanoparticles), Fano resonance surface enhanced infrared spectroscopy SEIRA (with
nanoantennas). Though the mentioned techniques present a huge possibility to apply for the
technologically relevant devices, they hold disadvantages in molecular selectivity (for SPR sensor)
and limited detection band (for SEIRA schema using Fano resonance). Keeping low detection
level to be applicable for large molecules with complex conformational states in water
environment is therefore of special interest.
To deal with these problems, we investigate a chemically prepared random network of
plasmonics nanoantennas that exhibits a broadband range of response covering entirely the
mid­infrared region. This plasmonic substrate shows a detection limit down to zepto molar
sensitivity with thiolated DNA molecules, measured in-situ in water. Its spectrally broadband
feature would also determine the ability of recognition two different kinds of molecules whose
major distinct "finger­prints" locate at different frequencies within one demonstration and also
offers the ability to distinguish proteins sticking on top of DNA in the aptamer configuration.
Our results put a step forward the huge potentials of the mid­infrared plasmonic sensing and
its perspectives in biological applications and monitoring of the chemically related reactions.

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(CODE: NLE11-O20)

THE EFFECT OF Fe3O4 NANOPARTICLES ON THE CURCUMIN- LOADING

CAPICITY AND CYTOTOXICITY

Phuong Thu Ha1*, Hoai Nam Nguyen1, Mai Huong Le2,

My Nhung Hoang Thi3, Xuan Phuc Nguyen1
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST; E­mail: [email protected]
2
Institute of Natural Products Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
3
Hanoi University of Science, Vietnam National University

ABSTRACT

Study and development of drug delivery nanosystem are attracting great attention in recent
years. In this work, we studied the role of Fe3O4 nanoparticles as a drug carrier on curcumin­
loading capicity and cytotoxicity. Curcumin loaded Fe3O4 nanoparticles were prepared and
characterized by X­ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and
filed­emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The curcumin­loading capicity of Fe3O4
nanoparticles was calculated from thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) result and found to be 0.95
mg/mg. The effect of curcumin loaded Fe3O4 nanoparticles on cytotoxicity was assessed on HT29
cancer cell line through its IC50 value (0.36 µg/ml decreased 10 times compared to 3.6 µg/ml of
pure curcumin) and the cellular uptake was monitored by the flourescent images. In addition, the
in vitro­curcumin release from this system was also studied and revealed 80% curcumin release
after 48h . These results demonstrate the effectiveness of using Fe3O4 as potential carrier in
enhancing curcumin loading­capicity, cytotoxicity.

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(CODE: NLE11-O21)

SURVEY OF SURFACE MODIFICATION OF SiNWs BIOSENSOR FOR DETECTION

OF MAGE-4 mRNA IN LIVER CANCER

Van Binh PHAM, Xuan Thanh Tung PHAM, Van Vinh TO, Ngoc Thuy Duong DANG, Mau Chien
DANG and Duy Hien TONG
Laboratory for NanoTechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Owing to the semiconductor properties and the great potentials for developing various
applied devices, there have been growing concerns about silicon nanowires (SiNWs) recently.
However, biological applications of SiNW need to overcome difficult in experimental conditions.
In this paper, surface modification of silicon nanowires (SiNWs) by a simple process had been
studied. Efficiency of modifying silicon wafer surface had been investigated by SEM images and
fluorescence microscopy which detects labeled molecular with Cy3 fluorescent dyes. In addition,
we also designed a chip holder for SiNW biosensor and set up parameters of Agilent system for
convenient electrical measurement. The results indicated that the surface modification process had
high effeciency. In fact, the SEM image shows that there were significant change before and after
immersion in GPTS. Furthermore, hybridization between receptor and target molecules were
illustrated by fluorescence image. The decrease in noise signal and flexibility in electrical
measurement could be attributed to the designed chip holder. In our work, the SiNW biosensor
could detect MAGE­4 mARN with concentrations down to about 50 pM.

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(a) (b)

(c)

Fig. 2. Fluorescence image of hybridization between MAGE-4 mARN and receptor: (a) No immobilized receptor,
(b)Immobilied receptors with magnifcation 10X and (c) 100X

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(CODE: NLE11-O22)

A NOVEL BIOSENSOR BASED ON A NETWORK SINGLE- WALLED CARBON

NANOTUBES FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR FOR ESCHERICHIA COLI
DETECTION

Nguyen Thi Thuy1, Phuong Trung Dung2, Phuong Dinh Tam3, Nguyen Duc Chien4 and Mai Anh
Tuan2
1
Electric Power University,
235, Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
International Training Institute for Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Advanced Institute for Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam
4
Institute of Engineering Physics, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This paper present a biosensor based on a network single­walled carbon nanotubes field
effect transistor for Escherichia coli bacteria detection. The DNA sequences were immobilized on
single­walled carbon nanotubes by using absorption. The hybridization of the DNA probe
sequences and complementary DNA strands was detected by carbon nanotubes field effect
transistor with a detection limit of 0.5 pM , the response time is in the range of 2 min and the
sensitivity of sensor was at 1.065A /nM. Additionally, influence parameters to sensor response
including immobilization time, DNA concentration, Na+ ionic concentration and pH were also
investigated. The results showed that biosensor based on a network single­walled carbon
nanotubes field effect transistor can well detect Escherichia coli bacteria at optimal parameters
including immobilization time of 180 minute, amount of DNA of 0.5pM and pH7.

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(CODE: NLE12-O23)

SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND CATALYTIC ACTIVITY

OF SULFATED Zr-SBA-15

Truong Thanh Tam, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, Le Van Hieu, Vo Vien
Department of Chemistry, Quy Nhon University
170 An Duong Vuong, Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Ordered hexagonal mesoporous sulfated Zr­SBA­15 (SZ­SBA­15) has been successfully

synthesized by a two­step procedure. Firstly, Zr­SBA­15 has been prepared by a direct method
under the assistance of urea and using tri­block copolymer P123 as a template. In the second step,
Zr­SBA­15 has been sulfated by dilute sulfuric acid. The resulting material, SZ­SBA­15, was
characterized by powder X­ray diffraction (XRD), TEM, SEM, EDS, N2 adsorption/desorption at
77K and TPD of NH3. The results have shown that SZ­SBA­15 material maintains its ordered
hexagonal mesostructure and shape of many rope­like domains with diameter of 0,6 μm. The
surface area and porous diameter of the material to be 326,64 m2/g and 10,457 nm, respectively,
have been obtained. The catalytic activity of SZ­SBA­15 in cracking of cumene has been
investigated.

Fig. 1. XRD pattern and TEM, SEM images (in the inset) of SZ-SBA-15

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INVESTIGATION ON Fe/TiO2 – SUPPORTED NANO GOLD FOR CO OXIDATION

Vu Nam Luong, Thi My Dung Dang, Thi Minh Hanh Nguyen and Mau Chien Dang
Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT), Vietnam National University ­ Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6,
Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we studied on the ability of oxidizing CO of nano – gold by two different ways,
the nano – gold was supported on Fe/TiO2, and the Au­Fe/TiO2 was supported on glass fibers.
Those two were fabricated in turn by colloidal deposition method and sol­gel method. The
obtained products were characterized by structural X­ray diffraction (XRD) and UV­Vis
technique. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to determine the size of the gold
particles. Moreover, combined with inductively coupled plasma method (ICP), we also figured out
the loading percentage of material on glass fibers. Finally, a comparison on the feasibility of those
two will be made.

Keywords: nano gold, CO oxidation, glass fibers

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SYNTHESIS AND INVASION OF CdSe QUANTUM DOTS IN POROUS TiO2 FILMS

FOR SOLAR CELL APPLICATION

Vinh. Q. LAM1, Cuong C. HUYNH1, Tung T. HA1, HUYNH T. Dat2

1
University of Science,VNU­HCM, 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Ho Chi Minh City,
2
Viet Nam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

ABSTRACT

High­quality CdSe quantum dots (Qdots) were produced using the wet chemical synthetic
method. Optical properties of Qdots were characterized by UV–vis absorption spectroscopy,
photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X­ray diffraction (XRD), X­ray
photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
Invasion of CdSe Qdots in porous TiO2 film is carried out using low temperature chemical process.
The presence of self­grown CdSe nanoparticles in porous TiO2 was confirmed from optical
absorption study, Raman spectroscopy and X­ray. The structural and surface morphological
properties were studied by using SEM, TEM and X­ray.
The film photoanode CdSe/TiO2 have been investigated by photoluminesce (PL), Raman
spectrum, AFM, SEM. The PL intensity of the excitonic emission is drastically suppressed,
verifying the effective quenching of the radiative recombination of photoexcited carriers by
electron transfer from CdSe to TiO2. This research efforts toward utilization of Qds will be an
important challenge for the development of Qds sensitized solar cells.
Keywords: defect states, quantum dots, solar cell, thin film, TiO2.

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POLYMER SCIENCE
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THE ROLE OF SOFT MATTER IN NANOMEDICINE

Nguyen TK Thanh
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, UK;
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this presentation, I will give some examples of our work using soft materials (eg.,
biological molecules such as peptides, proteins; surfactants or polymers) in the synthesis of
nanoparticles and how we functionalise them for biomedical applications.
I hope that talk will facilitate the exchange of ideas with colleagues in the endeavours to
harness soft materials for advancement of nanoscale science and nanotechnology especially for
healthcare one of major global societal challenges.

References:
1. X. Meng, et al., Nanoscale, 3: 977. FRONT COVER.
2. Robinson, et al., Nanoscale, 2: 2624.
3. N.T.K. Thanh, et al., Nano Today, 5: 213.
4. P. K. Verma, et al., Journal of Material Chemistry, 20, 3722.
5. L. T. Lu, et al., Journal of Material Chemistry,19, 6023.
6. I. Robinson, et al., Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials,321,1421.
7. D. Ung, et al., CrystEngComm. 11,1309.
8. L. T. Lu, et al., Journal of Materials Chemistry.18, 2453.
9. I. Robinson, et al., Chemical Communications, HOT ARTICLE 44: 4602.
10. N. T. K. Thanh, et al., Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 17: 70.
11. Levy R, et al., Journal of The American Chemical Society, 126, 10076.
12. N. T. K. Thanh et al., Analytical Chemistry, 74.: 1624

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CO-CONTINUOUS MORPHOLOGIES OF POLYMER BLENDS DRIVEN BY LIGHT

IRRADIATION: EMERGENCE, CONTROL AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Qui Tran Cong Miyata

Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Kyoto Institute of Technology Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606­8585, Japan; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Multi­component polymers are not mutually miscible and therefore, undergo phase
separation upon mixing, leading to multiphase materials. The physical properties such as
mechanical, hermal, electrical properties of these multiphase materials are greatly influenced by the
esulting morphologies. [1] Manipulating these physical properties is a strong motivation for
studies on morphology control of polymer blends .
Polymer blends undergoing phase separation nduced by appropriated chemical reactions
exhibit he typical behavior of systems with competing nteractions [2] via which the large number
of ordered structures can emerge [3]. In this talk, we will show that by taking advantages of the
competitions between phase separation and polymerization, a wide variety of co­continuous
bi­continuous and tri­continuous) morphologies can be generated and controlled by varying the
light intensity. Taking advantages of phase separation­induced by photo­polymerization, we were
successful in selectively dispersing multiwalled­ carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into a continuous
minor phase of a ternary polymer blends (Fig. 1). These experiments lead to a promising way not
only to trigger the insulating­ conducting transition in synthetic polymers, but also to provide
polymers with transparency and electric conductivity controllable by light rradiation [4]. The
special feature of using light in materials processing will be also demonstrated by the recent
experiments on controlling the direction of transport processes in multiphase polymeric materials.

Fig.1. Networks of MWCNTs percolating along the 3D-continuous structure of a minor polymer component in a
ternary polymer blend.( observed by the transmission mode of laser-scanning confocal microscopy).
References:
1. Structure and Properties Multiphase Polymeric Materials, T. Araki, Q. Tran­Cong, M. Shibayama Eds.,
Marcel Dekker, New York (1998).
2. M. Seul, D. Andelman, Science 267, 476 (1995).
3. Q. Tran­Cong­Miyata, T. Kinohira, D.­T. Van­Pham, A. Hirose, T. Norisuye, H. Nakanishi, Current
Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science 15, 254 (2011).
4. T. Myojo, T. Shukutani, M. Fukuoka, Y. Takeda, K. Nakayama, H. Nakanishi, T. Norisuye, Q.
Tran­Cong­Miyata, to be published.

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CURRENT PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES IN ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS

RESEARCH

Thuc-Quyen Nguyen
Center for Polymers and Organic Solids and Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of
California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Organic solar cells potentially can offer low cost, large area, flexible, light­weight, clean, and
quiet alternative energy sources for indoor and outdoor applications. However, fundamental
understanding of exciton diffusion, phase separation, charge generation and transport, and charge
recombination is necessary to establish structure­property­performance relationships and to further
improve the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells. In this talk, In this talk, I will give
an overview of the current progress, challenges, and research opportunities in organic solar cells.
Then, I will go over some recent results in our group in molecular design,1­13 material
characterization14­23 and device physics.24­25 We have developed nanoscale characterization
techniques to probe film morphology, to image the donor­acceptor networks laterally and
vertically, to assign phase domains to the donor and the acceptor components, to investigate
effects of impurity on the device performance, and to study nanoscale charge generation, charge
transport, external quantum efficiency, and device physics of organic solar cells. We also
investigate the charge recombination mechanism in several classes of molecular donor materials
commonly used in solution processed small molecule BHJ solar cells. Strong charge recombination
leads to devices having a low fill­factor. The charge recombination is found to depend on chemical
structures and film morphology.

References:
1. B. Tamayo, B. Walker, and T.­Q. Nguyen, J. Phys. Chem. C 2008, 112, 11545.
2. A. B. Tamayo, B. Walker, M. Tantiwawat and T.­Q. Nguyen, J. Phys. Chem. C 2008, 112,
15543–15552.
3. M. Tantiwiwat, N. T. Luu, A. Tamayo, and T.­Q. Nguyen, J. Phys. Chem. C 2008, 112, 17402–17407.
4. A. B. Tamayo, X.­D. Dang, B. Walker, J. H. Seo, T. Kent, T.­Q. Nguyen, Appl. Phys. Lett. 2009, 94,
103301.
5. B. Walker, A. Tamayo, P. Zalar, T.­Q. Nguyen, Adv. Funct. Mater. 2009, 19, 3063­3069.
6. A. B. Tamayo, T. Kent, M. Tantitiwat, M. A. Dante, J. Rogers, T.­Q. Nguyen, Energy & Environmental
Science 2009, 2, 1180­1186.
7. B. Walker, C. Kim and T.­Q. Nguyen, Chem. Mater. 2011, 23, 470­482.
8. B. J. A. Caputo, G. C. Welch, D. A. Kamkar, Z. B. Henson, T.­Q. Nguyen, G. C. Bazan, Small 2011, 7,
1422­1426.
9. B. Walker, A. Tamayo, D. T. Duong, X.­D. Dang, C. Kim, J. Granstrom, T.­Q. Nguyen, Adv. Energy
Mater. 2011, 1, 221­229.
10. G. C. Welch, L. A. Perez, C. V. Hoven, Y. Zhang, X.­D. Dang, A. Sharenko, M. F. Toney, E. J. Kramer,
T.­Q. Nguyen, and G. C. Bazan, J. Mater. Chem. 2011, 21, 12700­12709.
11. L. Ying, B. B. Y. Hsu, H. Zhan, G. C. Welch, P. Zalar, L. Perez, E. J. Kramer, T.­Q. Nguyen, A. J.
Heeger, and G. C. Bazan, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2011, 133, 18538–18541.
12. C. Kim, J. Liu, J. Lin, A. B. Tamayo, B. Walker, G. Wu, T.­Q. Nguyen, Chem. Mater. 2012, 24, 1699.

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13. T. S. van der Poll, J. A. Love, T.­Q. Nguyen and G. C. Bazan, Adv. Mater. 2012, online.
14. J. Y. Kim, N. E. Coates, M. Dante, D. Moses, T.­Q. Nguyen, K. Lee, and A. J. Heeger, Science 2007,
317, 222­225.
15. D. W. Steuerman, A. Garcia, R. Yang, and T.­Q. Nguyen, Adv. Mater. 2008, 20, 528­534.
16. M. Dante, A. Garcia, T.­Q. Nguyen, J. Phys. Chem. C 2009, 113, 1596–1600.
17. M. Dante, J. Peet, and T.­Q. Nguyen, J. Phys. Chem. C 2008, 112, 7241­7249.
18. M. Dante, C. Yang, B. Walker, F. Wudl, T.­Q. Nguyen, Adv. Mater. 2010, 22, 1835­1838.
19. X.­D. Dang, A. Tamayo, J. Seo, C. Hoven, B. Walker, T.­Q. Nguyen, Adv. Func. Mater. 2010, 20,
3314.
20. X.­D. Dang, A. Mikhailovsky, T.­Q. Nguyen, Appl. Phys. Lett. 2010, 97, 113303.
21. M. Guide, X.­D. Dang, and T.­Q. Nguyen, Adv. Mater. 2011, 23, 2313­2319.
22. D. Kamkar, M. Wang, F. Wudl, T.­Q. Nguyen, ACS Nano 2012, 6, 1149–1157.
23. O. V. Mikhnenko, J. Lin, Y. Shu, J. E. Anthony, P. W. M. Blom, T.­Q. Nguyen, Maria Antonietta Loi,
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2012, in press.
24. Y. Zhang, X.­D. Dang, C. Kim, T.­Q. Nguyen, Adv. Energy Mater. 2011, 1, 610–617.
25. D. Credgington, F. C. Jamieson, B. Walker, T.­Q. Nguyen, and J. R. Durrant, Adv. Mater. 2012, online.

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REVERSIBLE ADDITION-FRAGMENTATION CHAIN TRANSFER (RAFT)

PROCESS: RECENT ADVANCES, BIOMEDICAL AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Graeme Moad, Ezio Rizzardo, San H. Thang

CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering,
Bayview Avenue, Clayton, Vic 3168, Australia
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This talk will focus on the development and practical aspects of free radical polymerization
with reversible addition­fragmentation chain transfer – the RAFT process.1 The RAFT process
developed at our CSIRO laboratories is conducted simply by the addition of a RAFT agent, a
thiocarbonylthio compound of general structure (ZC(=S)SR) to a conventional radical
polymerization. Suitable RAFT agents2 include dithioesters, trithiocarbonates, xanthates,
dithiocarbamates and our latest switchable N­alkyl­N­pyridyldithiocarbamates. These
thiocarbonylthio compounds confer living characteristics to the radical polymerization by a
mechanism of reversible addition­fragmentation chain transfer and provide exceptional control
over molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, composition and architecture of the
resulting polymers.3­5
Recent advances using switchable RAFT agents in making diblock copolymers of MAMs
(more­activated monomers) and LAMs (less­activated monomers) previously not possible by the
RAFT process in solution and aqueous polymerization system;6­7 applications of RAFT
derived­polymers in siRNA delivery, other biomedical8 and industrial9 applications will be
presented.

References:
1. Chiefari J., Chong Y.K., Ercole F., Krstina J., Jeffery J., Le T.P.T., Mayadunne R.T.A., Meijs G.F.,
Moad C.L., Moad G., Rizzardo E., Thang S.H., Macromolecules, 1998, 31, 5559­5562
2. Keddie, D.J., Moad, G., Rizzardo, E., Thang, S.H., Macromolecules, 2012, 45, 5321­5342
3. Moad G., Rizzardo E., Thang S.H., Aust. J. Chem. 2005, 58, 379
4. Moad G., Rizzardo E., Thang S.H., Aust. J. Chem. 2006, 59, 669
5. Moad G., Rizzardo E., Thang S.H., Aust. J. Chem. 2009, 62, 1402
6. Benaglia, M., Chen, M., Chong, Y. K., Moad, G., Rizzardo, E., Thang, S. H., Macromolecules 2009,
42, 9384­9386
7. Keddie, D.J., Guerrero­Sanchez C., Moad, G., Rizzardo, E., Thang S.H., Macromolecules 2011, 44
6738­6745
8. Williams, C. C., Thang, S.H., Hantke, T., Vogel, U., Seeberger, P. H., Tsanaktsidis, J., Lepenies, B.,
ChemMedChem. 2012, 7, 281­291
9. http://www.lubrizol.com/ViscosityModifiers/Asteric/TechnicalInformation/default.html

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.MORPHOLOGIES WITH NON-CONSTANT MEAN CURVATURE SURFACES

FORMED BY ABC TERPOLYMERS.

Y.Matsushita, K.Matsuoka, K.Yamada, M.Yamada, A.Takano

Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering,
Nagoya University, Furo­cho, Chikusa­ku, Nagoya 464­8603, Japan
Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Morphologies with non­constant mean curvature surfaces were designed for ABC linear
terpolymers. Several systems having molecular weight and composition distribution were
produced by blending monodisperse poly(isoprene­b­styrene­b­2­vinylpyridine) (ISP) triblock
terpolymers.
The first series is composed of three terpolymers having molecular weights of 26k, 96k and
150k and with the same composition, their volume fractions of polystyrene blocks are roughly
one­third. They were blended variously. Three­phase four­layer lamellar structures with
one­dimensionally undulated lamellar interfaces were observed when polydispersity index(PDI)
exceeds the critical value. The second series, composed of three molecules, also includes
molecular weight distribution at constant composition, whose volume fraction of polystyrene
block is about 0.54. Tetragonally­packed cylinders were observed from this sample, but the sides
of cylinders are undulated as shown in Figure 1.
The third one is a set of ISP terpolymers whose total molecular weights and those of the
center blocks are constant but have different compositions. When the molecular weight
distribution of two end blocks is low enough, the blend show the tricontinuous gyroid structures.
If it increases, the morphology transits into tetragonally­packed cylindrical structure, the cross
sections of the cylinders exhibit squares instead of circles as shown in Figure 2.
These new structures could be formed due to the periodic and “weak” localization of parent
block terpolymers along the domain interfaces, which naturally produces periodic surfaces with
non­constant mean­curvatures.

Fig. 1. Undulated cylinders. Scale bar : 100nm Fig.2. Tetragonally-packed cylinders. Scale bar: 100nm

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ANISOTROPIC HYDROGEL BASED ON LAMELLAR BILAYERS:

MECHANO-CHROMATICS AND TOUGHNESS

Md. Anamul Haque, Takayuki Kurokawa, and Jian Ping Gong

Laboratory of Soft & Wet Matter(LSW), Faculty of Advanced Life Science,
Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060­0810, Japan
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this talk, we introduce a novel anisotropic hydrogel with a perfect 1D photonic crystal
structure based on the uniaxial alignment of lamellar bilayers. The gel was synthesized in a one­pot
polymerization from a precursor solution containing a polymerizable surfactant (dodecyl glyceryl
itaconate: DGI), acrylamide, and a cross­linker. By applying shear flow to the precursor solution,
lamellar bilayers of self­assembled DGI were aligned in one direction parallel to the substrate
surface. The polymerized lamellar bilayers were stacked periodically and entrapped in the
polyacrylamide matrix to give a hydrogel with a 1D photonic crystal structure. This hydrogel,
containing 94–95 wt% water and 1.0–1.5 wt% bilayer molecules, shows perfect one­dimensional
swelling, strong anisotropy in the elastic modulus, and magnificent structural color by multilayer
interference according to Bragg’s law of diffraction. Owing to the softness and large deformability,
the color of the gel can be reversibly tuned by both compressive and tensile mechanical stimuli
over the entire wavelength range of visible color (mechano­chromatics). The single­domain
lamellar bilayer not only diffracts light but also serves as a reversible sacrificial bond that
dissociates upon deformation, exhibiting large hysteresis as an energy dissipation mechanism,
which gives the gel high tensile strength and fatigue resistance. Both the molecular dissociation
and lipid­like mobile nature of DGI molecules in the bilayers dramatically enhance the resistance
against crack propagation by the formation of extraordinary blunting, which gives the gel an
extraordinarily high toughness.

References:
1. K. Naitoh, Y. Ishii, K. Tsujii, J. Phys. Chem., 1991, 95, 7915.
2. J. Ozawa, G. Matsuo, N. Kamo, K. Tsujii, Macromolecules, 2006, 39, 7998.
3. M. A. Haque, G. Kamita, T. Kurokawa, K. Tsujii, J. P. Gong, Adv. Mater., 2010, 22, 5110.
4. M. A. Haque, T. Kurokawa, G. Kamita, J. P. Gong, Macromolecules, 2011, 44, 8916.
5. M. A. Haque, T. Kurokawa, G. Kamita, Y. Yue and J. P. Gong, Chem. Mater., 2011, 23, 5200.

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DYNAMIC DIRECTED ASSEMBLY OF BLOCK COPOLYMERS VIA COLD ZONE

ANNEALING

Gurpreet Singh, 1 Kevin G. Yager, 2 Detlef-M. Smilgies, 3Manish M. Kulkarni, 1David G.

Bucknall4and Alamgir Karim 1
1
Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Akron (UA), Akron, OH 44325
2
Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973
3
Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS), Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
4
Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332

ABSTRACT

Fabricating vertically ordered and etchable high aspect ratio nanodomains of block
copolymer (BCP) thin films on diverse substrates via continuous processing dynamic cold zone
annealing (CZA), is particularly attractive for nanomanufacturing of next­generation electronics.
Previously, we reported dynamic CZA studies with a shallow thermal gradient (max  ~ 14
o
C/mm) that produced only BCP cylinders oriented parallel to substrate. Here, we report a CZA
utilizing a dynamic sharp thermal gradient ( ~ 45 oC/mm) (i.e. CZA­S). This method allows
for production of etchable and vertically oriented cylindrical domains of
poly(styrene­b­methylmethacrylate) in |100­1000| nm thick films on low thermal conductivity rigid
(quartz) and flexible (PDMS, Kapton) substrates. Competing substrate wetting interactions
dominate BCP orientation in films below 100nm while broadening of the thermal gradient profile
in films thicker than 1000 nm leads to loss of vertical orientation. An optimal dynamic sweep rate
(~ 5 m/s) produces the best vertical order. At too fast a sweep rate (> 10 m/s) the BCP film
ordering is kinetically hindered, while at too slow a sweep rate (< 1 m/s), polymer relaxation and
preferential surface wetting dynamics favor parallel BCP orientation. Equivalently static gradient
conditions produces vertically aligned BCP cylinders only at the maximum T. CZA­S mechanism
involves propagating this vertically oriented BCP zone across the sample. We also report the
discovery of a rapid and continuous dynamic thermal gradient process, termed as Cold Zone
Annealing – SoftShear “CZA­SS”, to directionally align cylindrical block copolymer (BCP) films
on rigid and flexible substrates. In CZA­SS, BCP films are confined undera soft­shear
polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layer and subsequently zone annealed to obtain defect­free
unidirectional horizontal cylinders over large areas (> 50 cm2). In dynamic CZA­SS
process,conformal, yet non­adherent thermal expansion of PDMS induced by the thermal field in
zone annealing direction imposes a localized lateral shear field (lateral shear stress ~ 2.5 × 104 Pa)
on the BCP film. AFM and GISAXS analysis reveal ≥ 95% aligned orientational order with an
angular spread of ≤ 9 degrees FWHM. This orientational order is preserved even for thick films (>
1 m) on flexible substrates at extremely high processing speeds (~ 0.2mm/s), essential for
scale­up to roll­to­roll manufacturing purposes.

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PHASE SEPARATION DYNAMICS OF BINARY LIQUID MIXTURES: APPLICATION

OF STRUCTURED ILLUMINATION, NANOPARTICLES FORMATION, AND LIGHT
EMISSION FORM BUBBLES

S. Toyouchi, K. Kitabatake, D. Shirasawa, S. Kajimoto, H. Fukumura

Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science,Tohoku University
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Some mixtures of water and alcohols or of water and amines make one homogeneous phase
at room temperature, showing phase separation by increasing temperature. We have studied fast
dynamics of the phase separation of such binary systems using an infrared laser to induce a
nanosecond temperature jump to binary systems.[1,2] Nanosecond shadow graphy has revealed
that spinodal decomposition took place at the initial stage forming periodic structures in liquids,
and its period grew with time. Molecular level understanding of the phase separation has been
studied with transient Raman spectroscopy.[3,4] In this report, we introduce an optical technique
known as “structured illumination” and apply the technique to phase separation dynamics. In
addition, we present a few interesting examples of chemical reactions during phase separation.
Structured illumination is a technique to obtain fine microscopic images with the spatial
resolution of roughly a half of the diffraction limit of a microscope, mostly used and developed in
the field of biology. We have applied this technique to observe transient periodic structures in
liquids generated at early stages of laser­induced phase separation. Binary mixtures containing a
fluorescent dye were illuminated with a nano­second excitation light pulse having a periodic stripe
pattern a certain delay time after a homogenous IR pulse to induce phase separation. Transient
fluorescent images were mathematically processed, yielded a characteristic length in spinodal
decomposition. The result showed a slow growth of the domain size in an early stage of phase
separation.
During the phase separation, its domain size grows from nm to m ranges. We consider that
this growing domain can be used as a reaction vessel if we can induce chemical reactions with
another pulsed light source. Under this condition, the vessel grows in its size with time and the
diffusion of solvent molecules takes place to the counter direction of dilution. Thus, we have
expected reaction products being different from those in homogeneous solutions.[5] When gold
ions were photo­reduced in such a dynamic solvent, thin and square nano plates having (100)
surfaces were obtained as a main product.[6]
Gas solubility in liquids can be affected with mixing and de­mixing of liquids. We found that
the formation and collapse of bubbles would induce visible light emission. This means that just a
few 10 K of a temperature jump can generate highly excited energy states. Currently we are
studying the emission mechanism during the phase separation.[7]

References:
1. J. Hobley, et al., J. Phys. Chem. B 107, 11411 (2003).
2. A. Takamizawa, et al., Physical Review E, 68, 020501 (2003).
3. N. U. Zhanpeisov, et al., Int. J. Quantum Chem., 105, 376 (2005).
4. S. Kajimoto, et al., Chem. Phys. Lett. 448, 70 (2007).
5. M. Kasuya, et al., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 45, L1016 (2006).
6. D. Shirasawa, S. Kajimoto, H. Fukumura, IACIS, May, Sendai, 2012.
7. S. Toyouchi, S. Kajimoto, H. Fukumura, IACIS May, Sendai 2012.

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QUANTITATIVE FORMATION OF m-PHENYLENEIMINE MACROCYCLE BASED

ON DYNAMIC COVALENT CHEMISTRY AND p-STACKED
PRECIPITATION-DRIVEN CYCLIZATION

Toshihiko Matsumoto, Sho Hasegawa, Saori Sugaya, Seitaro Oishi, and Kozo Ishida
Center for Nano Science and Technology; Tokyo Polytechnic University
E­mail: [email protected]­kougei.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Hexakis (m­phenylene imine) macrocycles (Cm6s) were formed quantitatively based on

precipitation­driven cyclization of linear oligomers and dynamic covalent chemistry (Figure 1).
In the present article, the synthetic method and the characterization will be reported. The
polycondensation of m­aminobenzaldehyde diethylacetal and its analogues was carried out in THF
using water as an initiator with magnetically stirring at room temperature. In a typical case of
hexakis(m­phenylene imine) macrocycle (Cm6) synthesis, the polymerization proceeded
homogeneously in the early stage, and white powdery substance precipitated after a couple of days.
The isolated yield was over 80% which increased with an increase in the monomer concentration.
The macrocycle Cm6 obtained in several hours by adding THF+H2O to the linear
oligo(m­phenylene imine)s which were prepared by heating the monomer at 80oC for one hour
without solvent. The single crystal X­ray analysis exhibited that Cm6 molecules aggregated in
slipped­parallel by p­stacked interaction and formed a columnar assembly. In the solid state, the
columns aggregate with hexagonally closest­packed. The p­stacked precipitation­driven
macrocyclization mechanism based on dynamic covalent chemistry (DCC) of imine linkage was
proposed (Figure 2). Mutual conversion between the macrocycle and the soluble linear polymers
having a wide range of molecular weights by a heat stimulus was observed. The
collapse­regeneration of the macrocycle was a reversible process. The regeneration rate was
dramatically accelerated by the addition of a small amount of Cm6, which implies a
self­replication.

H2 O
H 2O
EtO H H
R2 R1 CH NH2 C NH 2 H2 O C N CH NH 2
R2 EtO EtOH O O n-1

N
R1 N C
C H
H R1
C
R2 H N
N H R2
C
R1 H
H C
C N R1
N
R2
R1 R2

Cm6s
p-stacked
macrocycle aggregates
Fig.1. Hexakis (m-phenylene imine) macrocycles (Cm6s) Fig.2. A possible mechanism for quantitative formation
of m-phenyleneimine macrocycle (Cm6).

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CONFORMATIONAL RELAXATION OF POLYMERS AT SOLID

INTERFACE BY SUM-FREQUENCY GENERATION SPECTROSCOPY

Hirofumi Tsuruta and Keiji Tanaka

Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819­0395, Japan;
Email: k­[email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Recently, thin polymer films have been used in a wide variety of applications such as
lithography, organic devices, medical coatings, etc. The most popular method to prepare such
films is a spin­coating. A general problem of this method is that the polymer chains take a
conformation elongated in the substrate plane due to the torque caused by the spinning and they
are eventually frozen out. Thus, we usually try to relax the chains in the film, or remove the
history of the film preparation by annealing it at a temperature higher than the bulk glass transition
temperature (Tg). So far, however, we have revealed that the Tg at the substrate interface is
significantly higher than that of bulk, and Tg becomes higher in the close proximity to the solid
substrate.1)Thus, it is unclear to what extent a thermal annealing is effective to eliminate the
nonequilibrium nature from the film caused by the preparation process. We discuss the effect of
solid substrate on interfacial relaxation of polymer chains.2) Monodisperse polystyrene (PS) with a
number­average molecular weight of 55k was used. The bulk Tg of PS evaluated by differential
scanning calorimetry was 375 K. Two PS films with a thickness of approximately 400 nm were
spin­coated from a 10 wt% toluene solution onto both a quartz prism and a quartz window, which
were well washed by a piranha solution. Then, the films were adhered in the surface­to­surface
geometry at 393 K under vacuum for 24 h. After that, it was annealed at 453 K for 3 h or annealed
in toluene vapor at room temperature for 4 h. Sum­frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy with
the ssp (SF output, visible input, and infrared input) polarization combination was used to examine
the local conformation of PS at the substrate interface. Fig. 1 shows the SFG spectra with the ssp
polarization combination for PS spin­coated films annealed at 393 K for 24 h, at 453 K for 3h and
annealed in toluene vapor at room temperature for 4 h, respectively. In curve 1, the peaks
originated from phenyl rings were clearly observed in the region from 3000 to 3100 cm−1,
meaning that the phenyl groups are oriented at the substrate interface. Hence, it seems most likely
that the main chain part, with phenyl groups as the side chains, is aligned in the interfacial plane.
Interestingly, the local conformation of chains at the substrate interface was unchanged even at
453 K that was 80 K higher than the bulk Tg. This observation indicates that polymer chains at the
substrate interface can be only partially relaxed under conditions where the bulk chains are fully
relaxed. Hence, it seems reasonable to claim that chain dynamics at the substrate interface are very
much slower than those in the bulk. Thus, an alternative method to relax polymer chains at the
substrate interface was attempted, using solvent annealing, in which the film was exposed to a
solvent atmosphere. Remarkably, SFG peaks originated from the phenyl groups disappeared after
the solvent annealing. That is, the interfacial orientation of the phenyl rings on the main chain
became randomized by this treatment. In addition, this result also makes it clear that the random
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Fig.1. SFG spectra with the ssp polarization combination for PS spin-coated films annealed at 393 K for 24 h, at
435 K for 3 h and annealed in toluene vapor at room temperature for 4 h, respectively.

References:
1. K. Tanaka, Y. Tateishi, Y. Okada, T. Nagamura, M. Doi, H. Morita, J. Phys. Chem. B, 113, 4571
(2009).
2. H. Tsuruta, Y. Fujii, N. Kai, H. Kataoka, T. Ishizone, M. Doi, H. Morita, K. Tanaka, Macromolecules,
45, 4643 (2012).

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ULTRASONIC SCATTERING STUDIES OF POLYMERS

Tomohisa Norisuye, Qui Tran-Cong-Miyata

Dep. of Macromol. Sci. and Eng., Kyoto Institute of Technology; Email: [email protected]

1. Introduction
There has been great attention to polymer microspheres because of the versatile applications,
such as inks, cosmetics, fillers, spacers, catalytic support, and standard calibration, and so on.
While dynamic light scattering (DLS) technique and similar optical techniques are promising
technologies for investigating the size, intereactions and stability of the particles in suspensons, it
is unfortunately difficult to characterize opaque samples such as concentrated suspensions or
slurry by conventional optical techniques. Thus novel techniques that enable structure analysis for
opaque objects would be strongly demanded to overcome this problem.
2. Dynamic Ultrasound Scattering
Recently, we demonstrated that high frequency dynamic ultrasound scattering (DSS), an
acoustic analogue of DLS, allowed us to investigate the sedimentation dynamics of microspheres
with the diameter d ranging from several to several tens of micrometers1. In addition to the
potential of dynamics analysis in turbid solutions, there are further advantages on the fluid
dynamics characterization. For example, when ultrasound is emitted from the top of the sample
(z­direction), the sedimentation velocity can be probed by a backscattering setup, allowing the
determination of the particle size via the Stokes relation. If settling is hindered by particle collision
or other external force, the velocity fluctuations are simultaneously observed. The velocity
fluctuations can be solely investigated from a horizontal setup (y­direction) because of the average
component being zero. This enables us to investigate the dynamic fluctuations originated from the
long­ranged hydrodynamic interactions. While the average velocity of the sedimentation particles
is well understood, its fluctuations are still of interests in the field of fluid dynamics. The current
understanding of the velocity fluctuations including the dependences on the particle size, volume
fraction, system size and so on, will be given in the talk.

Fig.1. The concentration dependence of the velocity images showing collective motion of the particles

3. Results and discussion

Fig. 1(a) shows the 2D­velocity image of the particles with d=10m. The experimental
geometry is given in fig. 1(b). The image indicated the existence of collective motion driven by
vortex formation, which played an important role to understand the velocity fluctuations of
micron­sized particles. Althoug the vortex structure was reported earlier by particle image
velocimentry experiments or computer simulations, the present method could be utilzed for highly

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opaque samples without dilution of the samples. The spatial correlatin length obtained from the
image analysis also revealed the decrease of the swirl size with increasing the concentration,
indicating the possibility to carry out further versatile analysis to elucidate the complex fluid
dynamics by ultrasound.

References:
1. Macromolecules 42 (2009) 752, J. Appl. Phys. 105 (2009) 023526, Ultrasonics 52 (2012) 628–635

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DYNAMICS OF COMPLEX DOMAINS IN POLYMER-SURFACTANT SYSTEMS

Toshihiro Kawakatsu
Department of Physics, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan;
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Multi­component polymeric materials and solutions of amphiphilic molecules often show

nano­scale domain structures induced by microphase separation. Typical examples can be found in
block copolymer melts and surfactant solutions. To characterize the equilibrium structures of these
nano­domains, density functional theories such as self­consistent field (SCF) theory and
Ginzburg­Landau (GL) theory coupled with computer simulation techniques are powerful tools.
These techniques have been successfully used to study equilibrium domain morphologies and
phase diagrams of block copolymer and polymer nano composites.
Dynamical extensions of these density functional theories are quite important in studying
dynamical properties of the nano domains, for example the rhelogical properties of phase
separated dense polymer systems as viscoelastic bodies. For this purpose, we developed dynamic
version of the SCF theories by introducing the microscopic chain dynamics and/or external force
field such as an electric field[1]. In order to perform more realistic simulations, it is necessary to
introduce microscopic chemical details into the density­functional theory. To realize such a
modeling, we proposed a hybrid technique where we combine molecular dynamics simulations and
SCF theory[2­4]. Using this hybrid approach, one can simulate a large scale systems of
mesophases and biomembranes.
Another interesting topic in relation to the dynamic density functional theories is the
structure formation of polymers in a confined geometry and/or in an external flow field. Typical
examples are the polymers and block copolymers confined in a slab or in a vesicle. Dynamical
properties of such confined polymers coupled with the dynamics of the enclosing container are
interesting targets of the dynamic density functional theories[5].

References:
1. T. Kawakatsu, "Dynamic self­consistent field theories for polymer blends and block copolymers", in
"Understanding Soft Condensed Matter via Modeling and Computations", Wenbing Hu and An­Chang
Shi, eds., (World Scientific, Singapore, 2010) p.105­132.
2. A. De Nicola, Y. Zhao, T. Kawakatsu, D. Roccatano and G. Milano, "Validation of a Hybrid MD­SCF
Coarse­Grained Model for DPPC in Non­Lamellar Phases", Theoretical Chemistry Accounts, 131
(2012) 1167­1­16.
3. Y. Zhao, A. De Nicola, T. Kawakatsu and G. Milano, "Hybrid Particle­Field Molecular Dynamics
Simulations: Parallelization and Benchmarks", J. Comput. Chem. 33 (2012) 868­880.
4. A. De Nicola, Y. Zhao, T. Kawakatsu, D. Roccatano, and G. Milano, "Hybrid particle­field
coarse­grained models for biological phospholipids", J. Chemical Theory and Computation, 7 (2011)
2947­2962.
5. Y. Oya, K. Sato, and T. Kawakatsu, "Deformation of equilibrium shape of a vesicle induced by injected
flexible polymers", Europhys. Lett., 94 (2011) 68004 ­ p.1 ­p.5.

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FRONTAL POLYMERIZATION AND ITS USE FOR CURE-ON DEMAND ART AND
RAPID REPAIR

John A. Pojman
Louisiana State Univerisity; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The goal of cure­on­demand polymerization is to create one­pot systems that have a long
shelf live but will react rapidly when curing is desired. We use two approaches: coupling
polymerizations with clock reactions and an approach called frontal polymerization in which a
localized reaction zone propagates from the coupling of thermal transport and the Arrhenius
dependence of the reaction rate of an exothermic polymerization. We demonstrate that frontal
polymerization can used to create a cure­on­demand putty for filling holes in wood, marble, and
sheet rock. The putty has a months­to­years shelf life, is a one­pot formulation, can be applied
leisurely and then cured rapidly with a flat heat source. We also demonstrate frontal
polymerization can be used to create an adhesive for wood and plastic­wood composites that
cures rapidly and has impressive shear strength. Finally, we will explore current efforts to
commercialize “3PArtMedium” for the art market.
Examples of applications of 3P ArtMedium

Art by Cayenne Linke Art by Shelby Prindaville using 3P

Repair of a polyethylene pipe Wood bonded to a PVC pipe

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INFLUENCE OF EMULSIFIERS ON STABILITY AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

OF CONCENTRATED EMULSIONS

Masami.Kawaguchi
Division of Chemistry for Materials, Graduate School of Engineering, Mie University, 1577
Kurimamachiya, Tsu, Mie 514­8507 JAPAN; Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Emulsions, i.e. dispersions of liquid droplets stabilized by emulsifiers in a continuous liquid

medium, are important industrial products, covering many aspects of life in food, cosmetics, and
agrochemicals. They should be required to keep a long­term physical stability to prevent
coalescence and phase separation by creaming and phase separation. Such stability is able to
establish using emulsifiers, for example, polymers and solid particles pre­adsorbed surfactants and
polymers. Moreover, the corresponding emulsions are very interesting objects for rheological
investigations.
In this presentation, we will mainly force on stability and rheological properties of silicone
oil droplets emulsified by water­soluble polymers and silica particles pre­adsorbed polymers in
water. The resulting oil in water (O/W) emulsions were classified into concentrated emulsions
because their volume fractions of oil droplets in the emulsified phases were greater than 0.6.
Rheological properties of the O/W emulsions have been carried out by the measurements of
stress­strain sweep curve together with the optical microscopic observation of changes in oil
droplets under shear flow and oscillatory shear viscoelasticity.
(1) Emulsions stabilized by polymeric emulsifies: Hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC)
and poly­N­isopropyl acrylamide (PNIPAM) were employed as polymeric emulsifiers. Interfacial
tensions between silicone oil and aqueous solutions of HPMC and PNIPAM were determined to
be 19.0 and 12.5 mN/m, respectively. The interfacial tensions proved that silicone oil could be
more easily emulsified by PNIPAM than HPMC. Emulsions stabilized by HPMC [1] were more
stable than those by PNIPAM [2] at concentrations less than an overlapping polymer
concentration C* and then coursing of the oil droplets in the emulsions prepared by PNIPAM was
observed. The difference should be due to the more viscoelastic properties of HPMC layer
adsorbed on the oil surface than those of PNIPAM layer. The emulsions prepared by PNIPAM at
twice C* showed little coalescence and their rheological responses behaved solid­like viscoelastic
responses and stronger shear­thinning flow, irrespective of the molecular weight of PNIPAM.
(2) Emulsions stabilized by silica particles pre­adsorbed polymeric emulsifiers: Emulsions
stabilized by solid particles are well­known Pickering emulsions. Hydrophilic Aerosil 130 silica
suspensions in water were able to stabilize silicone oil to form O/W emulsions by the steric fractal
structures of the silica particles [3]. Within a month after the preparation, however, the resulting
emulsions became unstable and caused the phase separation. Moreover, any adsorption of the
silica particles onto the silicone oil surface did not occur. Such instability could be suppressed by
pre­adsorption of HPMC [3] and PNIPAM [4] on the silica surfaces and the adsorbed amounts of
the corresponding polymers on the silica particles were less than their plateau adsorbed amounts.
The resulting emulsions showed a longer physical stability than those prepared by the respective
polymers, irrespective of the polymer, namely no phase separation of the corresponding emulsions
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caused a decrease in the oil droplet size and an increase in both the adsorbed amounts of the
emulsifiers and the viscoelastic responses of the emulsions, irrespective of the polymer. On the
other hand, the volume fraction of oil in the emulsified phase in the emulsion prepared by the silica
particles pre­adsorbed HPMC was less than that by the silica particles pre­adsorbed PNIPAM.
This should be attributed to the more hydrophobic character of the latter polymer than the former
one.

References:
1. M. Kawaguchi and K. Kubota: Langmuir 20 (2004) 1126.
2. K. Ozawa et al.: Colloids Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 311 (2007) 154.
3. N. Sugita et al.: Colloids Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 328 (2008) 114.
4. C. Morishita and M. Kawaguchi: Colloids Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 335 (2009) 138.

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UNDERSTANDING THE NANO- AND MACROMECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR, THE

FAILURE AND FATIGUE MECHANISMS OF ADVANCED AND NATURAL
POLYMER FIBRES BY RAMAN MICROSPECTROMETRY

Philippe COLOMBAN
Ladir, CNRS, UPMC, Paris, France.; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The coupled mechanical and Raman/IR analysis of the (nano)structure and texture of
synthetic and natural polymer fibres (polyamides (PA 66), polyethyleneterephthalate (PET),
polyester (PP), polypropylene (PP), poly(paraphenylene benzobisoxazole (PBO), keratine/hair,
Bombyx mori, Gonometa rufobrunea/postica Antheraea/Tussah silkworms and Nephila
Madagascarensis spider silks) is applied in order to differentiate between crystalline and
amorphous macromolecules. Both macromolecules exhibit very similar bonding, but a broader
distribution of conformations is observed for the amorphous ones in agreement with the
para­crystal model. These conclusions are then used to discuss the modifications induced by the
application of a tensile or compressive stress, including the effects of fatigue. Detailed/Especial
attention is paid to the signatures of water and the inter­chain coupling for which the importance
of hydrogen bonding is reconsidered. The significant role of the ‘‘amorphous’’ bonds in the
process of fracture/fatigue is shown.

References:
1. Ph. Colomban, J.M. Herrera Ramirez, R. Paquin, A. Marcellan, A. Bunsell, Micro-Raman Study of the
Fatigue and Fracture Behaviour of single PA66 Fibres. Comparison with single PET and PP fibres,
Engn Fract. Mech. 73 (2006) 2463­2475.
2. J.M. Herrera Ramirez, A.R.Bunsell, Ph. Colomban, Microstructural Mechanisms Governing the
Fatigue Failure of Polyamide 66 Fibres, J. Mat. Sci. 41 (2006) 7261­7271.
3. R. Paquin, Ph. Colomban, Nanomechanics of single keratin fibres: A Raman study of the  helix-
sheet transition and water effect, J. Raman Spectrosc. 38 (2007) 504­514.
4. Ph. Colomban, A. Aidi­Mounsi, M.­H. Limage, Micro-Raman & IR Study of the compressive
behaviour of poly(paraphenylene benzobisoxazole (PBO) fibres in a Diamond-Anvil Cell, J. Raman
Spectrosc. 38 (2007) 100­109.
5. Ph. Colomban, H.M. Dinh, J. Riand, L. Prinsloo, B. Mauchamp, Nanomechanics of single silkworm
and spider fibres : a Raman and micromechanical in situ study, J. Raman Spectrosc. 39 (2008)
1749­1764.
6. Ph. Colomban, Nanomechanics of advanced polymer fibres, Comp. Sci. & Tech. 69 (2009)
1437­1441.
7. Ph. Colomban, H.M. Dinh, A. Bunsell, B. Mauchamp, Origin of the variability of the mechanical
properties of silk fibres: I, the relationship between disorder, hydration and stress/strain behaviour, J.
Raman Spectrosc. 43 (2012) 425­432.
8. Ph. Colomban, H.M. Dinh, Origin of the variability of the mechanical properties of silk fibres: II, the
nanomechanics of single silkworm and spider fibres, J. Raman Spectrosc. 43(2012) in press.
9. Ph. Colomban, A. Tournié, H.M. Dinh, V. Jauzein, Origin of the variability of the mechanical
properties of silk fibres: III, Order and macromolecule orientation in Bombyx mori bave,
hand-stretched strings and Nephila madagascarensis spider fibres, J. Raman Spectrosc. 43 (2012) in
press.

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EMERGENCE OF SPIRALS IN ACTIVE DISTRIBUTEFD CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

Tomohiko Yamaguchi
Nanosystem Research Institute (NRI), National Institute for Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
(AIST); Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Emergence is ubiquitous in biological and social systems, and it is also one of recent topics
in molecular chemical systems [1]. Here, emergence often means a self­organizing process that
induces a higher level of ordered patterns and structures in a hierarchical system (beyond
hierarchy). A typical example is given in the emergence of a logarithmic spiral in the dewetting
process of a C60 solution [2, 3], which is induced by the mutual assistance of molecular
self­assembly near equilibrium and the dissipative pattern formation under the conditions far from
equilibrium [4]. The mechanisms of periodical deposition of C60 microcrystals and its logarithmic
spacing rule will be discussed.

Evaporative Dewetting
0.2 mm

References:
1. Emergence in Chemistry (Scientific Research on Innovative Areas, Japanese Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
(MEXT)): http://www­souhatsu.sanken.osaka­u.ac.jp/english/index.html
2. K. Suzuki et al., Mol. Cryst. Liq. Cryst. 539, 83 (2011).
3. Y.­J. Chen et al., Chem. Phys. Lett. 529, 74 (2012).
4. T. Yamaguchi, Chem. Eng. (Japanese) 54, 1363 (2001).

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(CODE: SMPS5-I11)

UREIDO-POLYMERS EXHIBITING UCST PHASE BEHAVIOR UNDER

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITIONS

Naohiko Shimada, Miki Nakayama, Arihiro Kano, Atsushi Maruyama

Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu Univeristy

ABSTRACT

Stimuli­responsive polymers exhibit a sharp change in physicochemical properties in

response to changes in environmental factors such as light, pH or temperature. There are many
examples of polymers that undergo a phase transition from a hydrated state to a dehydrated state
at lower critical solution temperature (LCST) in aqueous media.The best characterized LCST
polymer is poly(N­isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm). PNIPAm has been used in biomedical and
biotechnological applications because of its LCST close to body temperature (approximately
32 °C) under physiological pH and salts conditions. In contrast to LCST polymers, there are few
examples of polymers that exhibit upper critical solution temperature (UCST) behavior under
physiological conditions of temperature, pH and ionic strength. In this study, we demonstrated
that polymers with ureido groups undergo UCST­type phase transitions under physiologically
relevant conditions. Poly(allylurea) copolymers showed UCST behavior at pH 7.5 in 150 mMNaCl
even at the low polymer concentration of 0.13 mg/ml. Their phase separation temperatures (Tp)
could be controlled up to 65˚C [1]. Similar thermosensitivity was observed with copolypeptides
consisting of L­citrulline having aureido group. This is the first demonstration of a non­vinyl and
biodegradable polymer that shows UCST behavior under physiologically relevant conditions. We
suggest that the ureido modification will be useful for production of polymer materials with UCST
behavior in aqueous media.

References:
1. N. Shimada et al., Biomacromolecules, 12, 3418­3422 (2011)

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FORMATION OF FLUOROCARBON POLYMER AND ITS REMOVAL IN

BACK-END-OF-LINE PROCESSING OF ADVANCED CMOS INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS

Quoc Toan Le, G. Vereecke, E. Kesters, H. Struyf, and S. De Gendt*

IMEC, 75 Kapeldreef, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
* also at Dept. of Chemistry, KULeuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

An important step in the back­end­of­line processing of advanced microelectronic CMOS

integrated circuits consists in laying thin copper interconnecting lines between active devices, such
as transistors and capacitors. Copper lines are formed by locally etching dielectric layers using
plasmas through a patterned photoresist layer followed by filling the transferred patterns with
copper. During the patterning of dielectrics using fluorocarbon­containing gases, fluorocarbon
polymers are intentionally deposited on the dielectric sidewalls to ensure etching anisotropy,
profile control and prevent/minimize dielectric degradation. These polymers need to be removed
prior to subsequent processing steps to achieve high adhesion and good coverage of materials
(metals) deposited in the etched features.
This presentation gives an overview on dielectric patterning process and characterization of
both the fluorocarbon polymer formed on the dielectric sidewalls and a model fluorocarbon
polymer obtained by plasma polymerization of a CF4/CH2F2 gas mixture. In particular, the
presentation also focuses on the film modification by UV irradiation prior to the wet clean aiming
at an efficient removal of the polymer without damaging the dielectrics. Spectroscopic
ellipsometry, Fourier­transform infrared spectroscopy, contact angle measurement, X­ray
photoelectron spectroscopy, and Time­of­flight secondary ions mass spectrometry were used for
characterization.
Characterization results showed that the polymer is highly fluorinated (>30 at% on dielectric
sidewall) and mainly composed of C­F and CF2 groups, together with a small concentration of CF3
groups. This type of fluorocarbon polymer is chemically inert to many existing chemical solutions.
Therefore, the polymer needs to be first fragmented or partially decomposed before it can be
dissolved in chemical mixtures. Exposure of the polymer to UV light (λ ≥ 200 nm) with doses ≥ 3
J/cm2 significantly modified the polymer film, which resulted in substantial removal ability in a
subsequent wet clean process. Polymer film modification was shown to be efficient either by using
a narrow band single wavelength source with λ = 254 nm or by a broad band UV source with
λ~200­300 nm. It also appeared that the presence of a minimum concentration of reactive species
such as oxygen during the UV irradiation was necessary to allow a complete removal in the
subsequent wet removal. The mechanism of polymer decomposition will be discussed.

Keywords: Fluorocarbon polymer, UV irradiation, Post­etch residue removal, XPS, ToF­SIMS, FTIR.

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PHASE-SEPARATION STRUCTURES IN TERNARY POLYMER BLENDS STUDIED

BY HIGH-CONTRAST X-RAY COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY.

Yukihiro Nishikawa, Shungo Iizuka, Masaoki Takahashi

Kyoto Institute of Technology; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Various polymer blend systems have been investigated by using high­contrast X­ray
computerized tomography (XCT), which was developed in our laboratory. The contrasts of
various polymers were surveyed and found that many kinds of polymers can be distinguished
under XCT. Then, the phase­separation structures can be clearly visualized in three­dimensions
(3d) without any staining. This fact leads to the important progresses in the polymer blend
researches: morphology, phase­separation dynamics, Flory’s chi­parameters, interfacial tensions
and so on. In this study we focus on the ternary polymer blends of polypropyrene (PP), nylon­12
(PA12), and poly(lactic acid) (PLA). All polymers are industrial grades with wide distributions in
molecular weight, typically Mw/Mn>2. The equal weights of polymers are melt­blended at 200 C
by twin screw mixer (IMC­16C, Imoto Industry, Co. Ltd., Japan), and then anneald at 200 C to
develop the phase­separation structures. The obtained sample is cut into ca. 1 mm x 1 mm x 4 mm,
and subjected to XCT (FLEX­M643­CT, Beamsense, Co. Ltd., Japan) operated at 40 kV. The
exposure time is totally 4 sec, and the rotation step is 1 degree. Figure 1 is a cross­section of thus
obtained XCT image. The each domain seems to discontinuous and desected by flat interfaces. We
named this morphology as “mosaic” structure. This kind of structures has been reported only in
simulation studies. Nauman & He studied “morphologically stable” structures by unsing
two­dimensional Monte­Carlo simulations, and reported the quite similar structure with large chis’
and euql fractions [1]. The flat interfaces are attributed to the influence of the large chis’ where
the interfaces tend to be flat in order to reduce the interfacial area. They also reported the
worm­like structure with 2/2/6 fractions. We performed an experiment with the same fractions and
obtained the structure shown in Figure 2. Surprisingly, the worm­like structure was found in the
realistic system. The chains of the domains of PP and PLA stand in the PA12 matrix. On the other
hand, most of the “unique” morphologies reported by Nauman & He were not reproduced in
PP/PA12/PLA blends. The comprehensive survey of the phase­separation morphologies are
performed and the morphogical formation in the ternary blends is discussed.

Fig.1. Cross-section of PP(dark) / PA12(gray) / PLA Fig. 2. Cross-section with 2/2/4.

(white) with 1/1/1 .

References:
1. E. B. Nauman and D. Q. He, Polymer, 35, 2243(1994).

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CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERS BY HPLC

Taihyun Chang
Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang, 760­784,
Republic of Korea; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Liquid chromatography (LC) has been used widely for the characterization of natural and
synthetic macromolecules that are often heterogeneous in molecular weight, molecular
architecture as well as in chemical composition. Among numerous variations of LC technique, size
exclusion chromatography (SEC) has been the most popular method for the analysis of the
molecular weight distribution of synthetic polymers. SEC fractionates polymer molecules utilizing
the distribution of polymer molecules between common solvents located at the interstitial space
and the pore volume of the porous column packing materials. The distribution equilibrium is
mainly governed by the conformational entropy difference of the polymer chains in two different
physical environments. In results, SEC separates the polymer molecules in terms of the size of a
single polymer molecule in the elution solvent. Therefore SEC is often inefficient in the separation
of copolymers, polymer mixtures, branched polymers, polymers with different stereoregularity or
end­group difference, and so on. Furthermore, the resolution SEC is limited due to the
band­broadening problem.
In contrast to SEC, interaction chromatography (IC) utilizes mainly the enthalpic interaction,
adsorption or partition of solute molecules to the stationary phase, thus IC can be used efficiently
for the applications in which SEC does not work well. In this seminar, IC methods for the
characterization of polymers will be discussed with an emphasis on the temperature gradient
interaction chromatography (TGIC) that was developed in our laboratory. In TGIC the column
temperature is varied during the elution in a pre­programmed manner to control the solute
retention. The hyphenation of IC with matrix assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass
spectrometry makes the separation technique much more powerful. Successful applications
include;
1. Rigorous characterization of the molecular weight distribution of the polymers made by
anionic polymerization.
2. High­resolution separation of branched polymers, ring polymers, polymer mixtures, block
copolymers, end­functional polymers, and stereoregular polymers.

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THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF STABILITY OF WATER DROPLET ON

OIL SURFACE

Chi Phan
Curtin University, Australia
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the application and limitations of a newly discovered phenomena,
floating water droplet on oil surface (“Can water float on oil”, Langmuir 2012). It has been found
theoretically that the phenomena can be applied to oils which have density as low as 800 kg/m3.
The results were experimentally verified with some common oils. The critical role of surfactants
on the phenomena was quantified. The applications of this process on oils treatment were also
discussed.

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UNRAVELING FILM MICROSTRUCTURE AND EVOLUTION IN

SEMICONDUCTING POLYMERS VIA QUANTITATIVE X-RAY DIFFRACTION AND
OPTICAL ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY

Duc T. Duong1, Michael F. Toney2, and Alberto Salleo1

1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University;
Stanford, California 94305, United States; Email: [email protected]
2
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory;
Menlo Park, California 94025, United States

ABSTRACT

Over the last decade scientific interests in semiconducting polymers have continued to grow due
to their potential for low cost applications in field­effect transistors, light­emitting diodes and
photovoltaics [1]. The solution processability and easily modified chemical structure of these materials
allow for the fabrication of thin films via room­temperature deposition techniques such as spin­casting,
drop­casting and inkjet printing [2]. Although the performance of these materials have approached and,
in some cases, exceeded that of amorphous silicon, the relationship between solid­state microstructure
and electronic properties is only partially understood. In order to rationally design and process better
materials we must be able to thoroughly characterize the film microstructure, understand the film
forming process and ultimately identify the important structural entities responsible for efficient charge
transport.
In this work we investigate the anisotropic morphology of poly(3­hexylthiophene) (P3HT) thin
films spin­cast from three different solvents using a combination of quantitative x­ray diffraction and
linear optical absorption spectroscopy. These techniques allow us to characterize the distribution and
size of P3HT aggregates and crystallites in the solid state. We also reveal that the crystalline
microstructure of P3HT films differs between the substrate­polymer interface and the bulk film. In
addition we are able to propose a model for P3HT thin film formation (shown below) that is consistent
with our structural studies looking at the effects of confinement, aggregation and surface treatments [3].
Finally, in relating thin film microstructure to charge transport, we find that well­ordered,
interconnecting aggregates are the species important for charge transport.

References:
1. S.R. Forrest, Nature 2004, 428, 911.
2. C.J. Brabec and J.R. Durrant, MRS Bull. 33, 670 (2008).
3. D.T. Duong et al., in preparation.

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EFFECT OF CARRIER ON PROPERTY OF Pd NANO CATALYST IN

n-HEXANE ISOMERIZATION

Luu Cam Loc, Dao Thi Kim Thoa, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Pham Nhu Thuan,
Nguyen Tri, Ho Si Thoang
Insititute of Chemical Technology
E­mail: lcloc@vast­hcm.ac.vn

ABSTRACT

Isomerization of n­paraffins to isoparaffins is playing an important role in the production of

high RON gasolines for meeting Euro IV and Euro V standards. The purpose of this work is to
prepare and characterize of Pd/zeolite and Pd/zeolite+alumina catalysts as well as to study their
activity in n­hexane isomerization. Decationized zeolites HY, HZSM­5, and mixes of zeolite with
γ­Al2O3 of different ratios were taken for the preparation of 0.8 wt.% Pd catalysts. The
physico­chemical characteristics of catalysts were determined by methods of BET adsorption,
XRD, SEM, TEM, TPR, hydrogen pulse chemisorptions and NH3 adsorption­desorption. The
activity of catalysts were studied in the temperature range of 225­450oC, at 0.1 and 0.7 MPa with
molar ratio of H2: n­C6H14 = 5.92 and n­hexane concentration 9.2 mol.%. The obtained results
show that, the suitable calcinations temperature for NH4ZSM­5 (to receiving HZSM5) was 500oC.
Mixing of ­Al2O3 with zeolite led to reduction of zeolite acidity and Pd cluster size, increase of Pd
dispersity and reduction extent of Pd in case of catalyst Pd/HY, but for the catalyst Pd/HZSM­5
mixing led to decrease of Pd reduction extent. That is why the increase of activity in the first case
and the decrease of activity in second case have been observed. The optimal ratio of mix carrier is
­Al2O3: HY = 2.5:1. Increase of reaction pressure from 0.1 MPa to 0.7 MPa made the activity,
selectivity, and stability of Pd­based catalysts remarkably increased. For the studied catalysts,
sample 0.8wt.%Pd/HZSM5 has been shown to have the highest activity and stability.

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FIELD THEORETICAL APPROACH FOR POLYMER CONTAINING VESICLE

Yutaka Oya and Toshihiro Kawakatsu

Department of Physics, Tohoku University
E­mail: y­[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Vesicle is a closed bilayer membrane which is composed of amphiphilic molecules. It is an

interesting system because it can be a simple model of drug delivery system and endocytosis.
Experimentally, it was obseved that a spherical monolayer of amphiphilic membrane enclosing
polymers deforms anisopically. In order to clarify this anisotropic deformation, we study
equilibrium shape of a vesicle induced by the presence of enclosed flexible polymers.
To evaluate the total free energy of the system, it it necessary to calculate the bending
elastic energy of the membrane, the conformation entropy of the polymers and their interactions.
For this purpose, we combine phase field theory for the membrane and self­consistent field theory
for the polymers.We simulated this system and compared the stability of the prolate shape and the
oblate shape of the vesicle depending on the chain length(N) and the volume enclosed by the
vesicle(reduced volume). Figure 1 shows the dependence of each component of the free energy
difference between the prolate and the oblate shapes. A negative value means that the prolate
shape is more stable than the oblate shape. In Fig.1, increasing chain length or decreasing reduced
volume, which means that the polymer confinement inside the vesicle becomes stronger, the
prolate shape tends to be more stable. It is also shown that a dominant factor that determines this
behavior is the contribution from the conformation entropy of the polymers. This result is in
agreement with the result of a simple theoretical analysis on the same model system.
We also show results of dynamic simulations on vesicle deformation with use of a dynamic
extension of the above phase field model. Although there have been many types of dynamic
simulations with phase field model, validity of dynamic equations used in these simulations have
not yet confirmed. Our dynamic simulation is based on a more reasonable evolution equation.
Contrary to often used 2­dimensional curved surface model composed of descritized triangular
lattice, our 3­dimensional field model is useful to simulate the topological changes of vesicles such
as fusion and fission processes.

Fig. 1. Each contributions to the total free energy, i.e. bending elastic energy of vesicle(■), conformation
entropy of polymer(●), mixing entropy of solvent(▲) and total free energy(◆). (a) Dependence on polymer
length N and (b) dependence on reduced volume, where all other parameters are fixed.

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PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LUMINESCENT COORDINATION

POLYMERS CONTAINING RARE EARTH IONS BASED ON SELF-ASSEMBLY OF
Zn(II) WITH POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID LIGANDS

Nguyen Thanh Binh, Dinh Manh Tien, Lam Thi Kieu Giang, Hoang Thi Khuyen, Nguyen Thanh
Huong, Tran Thu Huong
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Metal organic frameworks (MOF) based on Zn (II) and polycarboxylic acid ligands such as
MOF­5 has been synthesized by solvothermal method and considered as host­matrix in fabrication
of rare earth doped materials. Luminescent materials containing rare earth ions (Eu, Tb) have been
prepared by adding a few percent by atom of the rare earths into the matrix during the synthesis.
The structure of the materials was examined by SEM, X­Ray, EDX methods and shows that they
are crystalline and contain the rare earth ions. Depending on the conditions of fabrication, the
obtained materials may have different porous structures. Luminescent properties of the material
has been also studied and revealed an effective transfer of excitation energy from framework to
the luminescence centers of rare earth ions. The study shows promise in the use of MOF and
coordination polymer network as the host for making rare earth doped materials.

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SIMPLE CRACK PROPAGATION MODEL OF PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES

Shinobu Sekine ,Toshihiro Kawakatsu

Department of Physics, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan; E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

We propose a simple mechanical model describing viscoelasticity, cavitation and crack

propagation during the debonding process in pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs). PSAs are very
useful in our ordinary life, which are thin layers used, for example, as adhesive tape films. Typical
materials of PSA are made of block copolymers such as acrylates or styrene­isoprene­styrene
(SIS) triblock copolymers. They are usually very soft and highly dissipative, and can stick on a
variety of surfaces under low pressure in short time without any solvent evaporation, heating
process or chemical reactions.
The debonding process of PSA is governed by very complicated dynamics, for example,
deformation of the adhesive layer, cavity expansion and coalescence (Fig. 1). We propose a simple
coarse­grained model for PSAs based on a proceeding model proposed by Yamaguchi et al.[1].
Despite the model by Yamaguchi et al. is not applicable to the final rupture process, our model
can treate it, and can be applied to situations arising in the probe­tack test and peel test.
In this presentation, we will report our extended model and calculation results which can
qualitatively reproduce typical stress­strain curves of the PSA in these tests.

Fig1. Schematic pictures of actual debonding process of PSA in the probe-tack test (left) and corresponding model
representation (right). (a) Initial state, (b) uniform deformation, (c) cavity expansion, (d) fibrillation, and crack
propagation are described.

Fig 2. An example of simulation results arising in the probr-tack test profiles.

Reference:
1. T.Yamaguchi, H.Morita, and M.Doi. Eur. Phys.J. E 20, 7­17 (2006).

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SPECTROSCOPY AND STRUCTURE OF LnIII COMPLEXES WITH

SULFONYLAMIDOPHOSPHATE-TYPE LIGANDS AS NEW SENSITIZERS OF
VISIBLE AND NEAR-INFRARED LUMINESCENCE

V. M. Amirkhanov1*, V. A. Trush1, T. Krachko 1, E. Kasprzycka2,

L. B. Jerzykiewicz2, P. Gawryszewska2*
1
Department of Chemistry, National Taras Shevchenko University,
Volodymyrska Str. 64, Kyiv 1601, Ukraine
2
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wrocław, 14 F. Joliot­Curie Str., 50­383 Wrocław, Poland
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Lanthanide complexes with sulfonylamidophosphate type ligands as new sensitizers of visible and
near­infrared luminescence were obtained. The ligands are shown in the Table. The lanthanide complexes
do not change their photophysical properties under exposure to UV laser radiation or even synchrotron
radiation The Na[Ln(SAPh)4] lanthanide complexes with R­S(O)2NHP(O)(R’)2 (SAPh) ligands, where Ln
= NdIII, EuIII, GdIII, TbIII, YbIII , R = ­C6H5, ­C6H4(NO2), ­C6H4(CH3), R’ = ­OCH3, ­OC6H4(CH3),
­OCH2C6H5, ­C6H5) were characterized by X­ray diffraction. Each LnIII ion is eight­coordinated by four
phosphoryl oxygen atoms and four sulphonyl oxygen atoms of four [SAPh]ˉ ligands. The Na ions connect
the [Ln(SAPh)4] ­ units and the polymeric chains are created. Absorption and emission spectroscopy at 293,
77 and 4 K were used to characterize the complexes in the solid state. Energy transfer from the ligand to the
LnIII ions was demonstrated. The relation between the crystal structure and its spectroscopic properties was
also discussed. The unexpected differences between sensitized emission efficiency in Na[Tb(SB)4] and
Na[Tb(SK)4] have been explained by energy migration between the neighbouring [Tb(SB)4]­ units which are
interconnected in chains by the π­π stacking interactions. The photophysical properties of the
Na[Eu(SAPh)4] complexes show the importance of the LMCT state position, not only in relation to the EuIII
excited states and ligand triplet state, but also to the excited ligand singlet state.
Table: List of ligands and decay times of lanthanide complexes at 293 K.
Ligands Decay time at 293K/s
C6H5S(O)2NHP(O)(OCH3)2 (HSP) 30 for Na[Yb(SP)4][1]
(CH3)C6H4S(O)2NHP(O)(OCH3)2 (HMSP) 29 for Na[Yb(MSP)4]
2180 for Na[Eu(MSP)4]
2410 for Na[Tb(MSP)4]
(NO2)C6H4S(O)2NHP(O)(OCH3)2 (HSPNO2) 26 for Na[Yb(SPNO2)4]
C6H5S(O)2NHP(O)(OCH2C6H5)2 (HSB) 48 for Na[Yb(SB)4][2]
2320 for Na[Eu(SB)4][2]
2360 for Na[Tb(SB)4][2]
C6H5S(O)2NHP(O)(OC6H4CH3)2 (HSK) 70 for Na[Yb(SK)4][2]
1620 for Na[Eu(SK)4][2]
1700 for Na[Tb(SK)4][2]
(CH3)C6H4S(O)2NHP(O)(C6H5)2 (HPMSP) 1200 for Na[Eu(PMSP)4]
2410 for Na[Tb(PMSP)4]
(NO2)C6H4S(O)2NHP(O)(C6H5)2 (HPNSP) 42 for Na[Yb(PNSP)4]
1. P. Gawryszewska et. al., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A: Chem. 217 (2011) 1.
2. P. Gawryszewska et.al., ChemPlusChem 77 (2012) 482.

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PREFERENTIAL PERPENDICULAR ORIENTATION OF CRYSTALLINE LAMELLAE

IN POLYLACTIDE/ POLY(OXYETHYLENE) BLENDS REVEALED BY SAXS/
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY/ X-RAY CT TECHNIQUES

Nguyen Dung Tien1, Yukihiro Nishikawa2, Masatoshi Tosaka3, Sono Sasaki1,4, Shinichi Sakurai1,4
1
Department of Biobased Materials Science, Kyoto Institute of Technology
2
Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology
3
Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University.
4
Center for Fiber and Textile Science, Kyoto Institute of Technology.
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The morphological structure in binary mixtures of poly(d,l-lactide) (DLPLA) and

poly(oxyethylene) (PEO) was investigated using small­angle X­ray scattering (SAXS), electron
microscope (EM) and X­ray computerized tomography (X­ray CT) techniques. It was suggested
from SAXS results that regular crystalline lamellae were formed in the PEO homopolymer and the
blend samples. Furthermore, it was found that there was preferential perpendicular orientation of
crystalline lamellae (so­called edge­on orientation) in the as­cast sheet samples which were
obtained by the solution casting method. In addition, X­ray CT results showed many slit­like
cavities (cracks) for PEO and the DLPLA/PEO = 20/80 wt% (DL20) blend samples. Those cracks
were seen to be perpendicular to the surface of the as­cast samples. On the contrary, almost
round­shaped voids (holes) were found for the blends with 50/50 wt%. SEM observation was
conducted to find the relationship between cracks and fibrils. As a result, we observed that many
cracks and fibrils, which are considered to be a lamellar stack, were arranged perpendicular to the
as­cast sheet sample for the PEO homopolymer and the DL20 blend.

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NATURAL FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES – MORPHOLOGY CONTROLLED

BY LIGHT-INDUCED PHASE SEPARATION

Dan-Thuy Van-Pham1,2, Qui Tran-Cong-Miyata1

1
Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering; Email: [email protected]
2
Venture Laboratory, Kyoto Institute of Technology;Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606­8585, Japan

ABSTRACT

Polymer blends have become important in industry as the specific end use requirements
could be achieved by tailoring the compositions of the mixture. In this study, a variety of
morphologies were experimentally obtained by taking advantage of the competition between
phase separation and photo­chemical reactions. Bicontinuous structure and droplet structure are
illustrated in Figure 1.
Moreover, not only to improve the properties of the materials but also to protect the
environment, natural fibers have attracted the attention of the scientists and manufacturers. These
fibers are low cost, high modulus, low density, high specific properties and recyclability. Coconut
fiber (Figure 2) is an example of the natural fibers.

Fig. 1. Morphology of a PEA-Rh/HEMA (7/93)

mixture irradiated with 405nm Vis light under Fig. 2. (a) Structure of coconut fibers
various irradiation intensities observed by the laser scanning confocal
a) bi-continous structure, I = 0.05mW/cm²; microscope (LSCM). (b) Fluorescence
b) droplet structure, I = 2.5mW/cm² spectra with excitation wavelength of 543nm.
Interestingly, the fluorescence of coconut fiber1 suggests the possibility to observe the
morphology without staining the fibers. Immerging coconut fibers in polymer­blend matrix with
different morphologies can help avoid the clumping and agglomeration. The results will be
presented in detail.

References
1. B. Mishra, A. Barik, K. I. Priyadarsini, H. Mohan, J. Chem. Sci., 117, pp. 641–647 (2005)

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PHASE SEPARATION INDUCED BY PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION:

THE REACTION KINETICS- SHRINKAGE- MORPHOLOGY CORRELATION

Tatsuya KOTO, Toshiki OZAKI, Tomohisa NORISUYE, Qui TRAN-CONG-MIYATA

Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering,
Graduate School of Science and Technology,
Kyoto Institute of Technology, Matsugasaki, Kyoto 606­8585, Japan

ABSTRACT

Studies on morphology control of polymer blends are very important for developments of new
materials.To achieve this purpose, we have studied phase separation induced by photopolymerization
[1]. Compared to heat and pressure, with light as a driving force, phase separation would be easy to
initiate and terminate. This feature enables the selective induction of phase separation at an arbitrary
location (space) in a sample at an arbitrary time. The purpose of this study is to clarify the morphology
and the phase separation kinetics of reacting polymer mixtures. The irradiation­time dependence of the
morphology and the reaction­induced shrinkage were monitored respectively by using laser scanning
confocal microscopy (LSCM). On the other hand, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (2D­FFT)
was utilized to monitor the polymerization kinetics.
Polystyrene labeled with fluorescein (PSF) and butyl methacrylate (BMA) were used as sample
in this study. In addition, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) and Lucirin TPO are utilized
respectively as cross­linker and photoinitiator. Polymerization of BMA in a PSF/BMA (7/93) mixture
was induced by 405 nm visible light. Fig.1 shows the irradiation­time dependence of the morphology
observed along the thickness (XZ) direction upon polymerizing BMA monomer with the intensity I=
0.3 mW/cm2. The bi­continuous structures followed by the wetting effects were clearly observed in the
later stage of phase separation. The characteristic length scale  and the change in the sample thickness
during the photopolymerization were obtained by analyzing the irradiation­time dependence of the
morphology in both the XY and the XZ plane obtained by LSCM. Furthermore, the reaction yield was
calculated from the FT­IR measurements. A strong correlation was found as depicted in Fig 2 for the
polymerization, the shrinkage and the resulting morphology. The details will be discussed at the
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1.00 150 100

Characteristic length  (m)

Normalized thickness
shrinkage 80

Conversion 
0.95 100
60

40
0.90 Phase Separation 50
20
Normalized thickness
Characteristic length 
Conversion 
0.85 0
0 400 800 1200
Irradiation time(s)
Fig.1 Irradiation-time dependence of
the morphology in XZ plane observed Fig.2 Correlation among photopolymerization,
during the polymerization. Black: reaction-induced shrinkage and phase separation
PBMA-rich domain; White (Green): observed for a PSF/BMA(7/93) mixture obtained
PSF-rich phase. with I = 0.3mW/cm2.
References
1. “Morphosynthesis in Polymeric Systems Using Photochemical Reactions”, H. Nakanishi, T.
Norisuye, Q. Tran­Cong­Miyata in “Molecular Nano Dynamics”, H. Fukumura et al. Eds.,
Wiley­VCH, Weinheim (2009), Vol.1, Chapter 10, pp. 173­185.

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FABRICATION AND EVALUATION OF VARIOUS TYPES NANO FLUIDS ON THE

POTENTIAL FOR THE ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY FOR HPHT OFFSHORE
RESERVOIRS

Phuong-Tung Nguyen1, Hai-An Nguyen2, Duy-Khanh Pham1, Bao-Phuong Huu Do1, Duy-Quang
Pham Dao1 and Ba-Dung Nguyen1
1
Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
1 Mac Dinh Chi Street, No1 District, Hochiminh City, Vietnam;
2
Vietnam Petroleum Institute,
72 Truong Chinh Street, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: nptung@vast­hcm.ac.vn

ABSTRACT

Nano technology and materials are of interest for development and application in the
petroleum exploration and production, especially in the enhanced oil recovery (EOR). In this
paper, the process of making three types of nano fluids: the hard silica in synergistic combination
with surfactants; the soft nano polymer particles with the size of 50­70 nm, from commercial
thermostable polymers with cross­linkers; and hybrid nano SiO2­core enveloping in the
polymer­shell particles with the size about 20 nm, via micro­emulsion polymerization. The
measurement and identification of physico­chemical characteristics of these mono­dispersed nano
particles were performed using FT­ IR, TEM and TGA technique. Next, these nano fluids in
surfactant systems were evaluated on the EOR potential application in the HPHT offshore
reservoirs using the petroleum standard procedures. The obtained results show that, the
synergistic effect appeared in most of blends but the elongation while aging for one month at the
reservoir environment is quite different. To compare with the blank solution (800 ppm surfactants
and 200 ppm commercial thermostable polymer), the blend of 800 ppm surfactants and 200 ppm
SiO2­core/polymer shell nanoparticles shows the best performances. It includes the sharp and
stable crude­oil­brine interfacial tension (IFT) reduction, the enhancement of fluid viscosity, and
the most important, the superiority of effectiveness in EOR while injecting 0.25 PV of solution
into fractured granite core model in the Dragon Southeast basement reservoir condition. Thus, it is
a real possibility for the designing of the optimal nano fluid compositions for EOR application in
various oilfields environmental.

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MESOSCOPIC HETEROGENEITY IN SUPRAMOLECULAR HYDROGEL BY

OPTICAL TWEEZERS

Atsuomi SHUNDO,1 Keigo MATSUMOTO,2’3 Masashi OHNO,3 Katsuaki MIYAJI,3

Masahiro GOTO1 and Keiji TANAKA1
1 Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819­0395, Japan
Email: a­[email protected]­u.ac.jp
2Department of Automotive Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819­0395, Japan
3 Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd., Tokyo 101­0054, Japan

ABSTRACT

Supramolecular hydrogels are based on self­assembly of low­molecular­weight organic

compounds into a three­dimensional network capable of trapping water. An important step in their
design and functionalization is to understand how microscopic structure and viscoelastic properties are
related to the macroscopic physical properties. Recently, optical tweezers have been applied to examine
the viscoelastic properties on the micrometer scale in soft materials. In this method, a probe particle
which is dispersed in a medium is trapped and sinusoidally oscillated by a laser beam. The response
movement of the probe reflects the viscoelastic properties of surrounding medium.1) In this study, we
demonstrate mesoscopic heterogeneity in the viscoelastic properties of a supramolecular hydrogel
evaluated using optical tweezers.
We used a peptide amphiphile (PalG3H) as a hydrogelator, which formed a hydrogel based on a
micelle­like assembly to produce a fibrous network. Fig. 1(a) shows photographs of the variation in the
physical state for a mixture of PalG3H and water. An aqueous dispersion of PalG3H was heated at 363
K, leading to a clear solution. Cooling this solution to room temperature and then aging for 1 hour gave
a hydrogel (G). When G was shaken to physically break it up, it transformed into a fluid state without
any precipitate (SI). Letting this undisturbed for 72 hours, it returned to a non­fluid state. Interestingly,
heating the PalG3H dispersion at 333 K also gave a clear solution but it did not form any non­fluid state
even after aging for 72 hours (S2). These led us to investigate, by optical tweezers, the local
viscoelastic properties in G, SI and S2. In the measurements using optical tweezers, polystyrene
particles with a radius of 540 ± 10 nm were used as probes. Fig. 1(b) shows the storage and loss
moduli (G' and G") acquired at different locations in G, SI and S2. The G' and G" values obtained for
G varied widely, depending on the location of the particles.
This indicates that there exists mesoscopic heterogeneity
in the viscoelastic properties of the hydrogel.2) Also, we
found that the location­dependent variation of G' and G"
was more striking in G and SI than in S2. It is clear that
the preparation condition affects not only the macroscopic
physical state but also the heterogeneity in the viscoelastic
properties.
Reference
1. K. Hori, D. P. Penaloza, A. Shundo, K. Tanaka, Soft Matter,
8, 7361 (2012).
2. A. Shundo, K. Mizuguchi, M. Miyamoto, M. Goto, K. Fig. 1 (a) Photographs showing the variation
Tanaka, Chem. Commun., 47, 8844 (2011). in the physical state for a mixture of PalG3H
and pure water (c = 0.2 wt%). (b) Storage (G)
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EFFECT OF SURFACE PROPERTIES OF NATURAL RUBBER ON CELL ADHESION

Toshiyuki OHTA,1 Hisao MATSUNO,1 Seiichi KAWAHARA2 and Keiji TANAKA1

1 Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819­0395, Japan
2 Department of Materials Science and Technology, Nagaoka University of
Technology, Niigata 940­2188, Japan; Email: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Natural rubber (NR) is composed of non­rubber components such as various proteins and
lipids in addition to polyisoprene (PI). The non­rubber components assist to form
three­dimensional structure of NR via covalent/non­covalent bonds with PI and contribute to
excellent physical properties of NR.1) However, application of NR in biomedical fields is limited
because proteins in NR can cause an allergen. Recently, a
high­efficient purification method to remove proteins from
NR has been proposed.2) Thus, the usage of the purified NR
in biomedical applications will be increased. In this study,
we evaluate cell adhesion on NR films with different protein
contents to understand interaction between NR surfaces and
living tissues.
Three types of NR (HANR: high ammonia natural Fig. 1 Fluorescence images of L929
rubber, UDPNR: urea­treated deproteinized natural rubber, cells adhered on (a) HANR and (b) PI
PFNR: protein free natural rubber) and synthetic PI were film, respectively.
used. In the case of NRs, the protein content was different
among them. The rubber films were prepared by a spin­coating
method from toluene solutions onto borosilicate glasses and
dried under vacuum at room temperature for 24 hours. Mouse
fibroblast L929 was cultured in the medium RPMI 1640 at 310
K (37 ˚C) under 5% CO2 atmosphere. The concentration of
cells was 5.0 × 104 cells/well. Initial cell adhesion on the each
film was examined by fluorescence microscopic
observation.Fig. 1 shows fluorescence images of L929 cells on
the HANR and PI films with a film thickness (d) of 40 nm. In
these cases, most of cells adhered to the films were alive. Fig. Fig. 2 The number of cells adhered on
2 shows the relation between d and number of living and dead (a) HANR, (b) UDPNR, (c) PFNR and
cells on the each film. Interestingly, the number of living cells (d) PI films. Open circles and squares
on the NRs significantly increased when d became thinner than correspond to the living and dead
approximately 60 nm. On the other hand, such could not be cells, respectively. The X-axis
represents the film thickness
observed for the PI film. In my talk, the relation between
microstructure of the rubber films and cell adhesion will be discussed.
Reference
1. S. Kawahara, W. Klinklai, H. Tanaka, Y. Isono, Polym. Adv. Technol., 15, 181 (2004).
2. O.Chaikumpollert, Y.Yamamoto, K.Suchiva, S. Kawahara, Colloid Polym. Sci., 290, 331 (2012).

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POST-SYNTHESIS DISPERSION OF METAL NANOPARTICLES: SIZE-SELECTIVE

INCLUSION OF INTERMETALLIC Pt3Ti NANOPARTICLES BY
POLY(AMIDOAMINE) DENDRIMER

ABE. Hideki
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Although a number of different functional nanoparticles have been developed, many of them
are precluded from practical applications due to the lack of an adequate post­synthesis route to
disperse prepared nanoparticles. We report here that generation­five, hydroxyl­terminated
poly(amidoamine) dendrimer (G5OH) can size­selectively include prepared nanoparticles in the
pore to realize high dispersion in water. Intermetallic Pt3Ti nanoparticles (Fm3m, a = 0.39 nm),
ranging in size from 1.0 to 4.0 nm, were synthesized in an aprotic solvent under an inert
atmosphere. The synthesized Pt3Ti nanoparticles were combined with G5OH in water at ambient
conditions to yield a brown, transparent solution. Hard X­ray photoemission spectroscopy
demonstrated that Pt3Ti nanoparticles were indeed included by G5OH to form an endohedral
molecule, Pt3Ti@G5OH, resulting in a deep­level shift by 2.2 eV in the binding energy for the Pt
3d emission. The proton­nuclear magnetic resonance for the branch methylene groups of
Pt3Ti@G5OH showed larger chemical shifts by 0.01­0.03 ppm than G5OH owing to the inclusion
of Pt3Ti nanoparticles. The Pt3Ti nanoparticles in Pt3Ti@G5OH strongly interacted with the pore
surface, which caused a blue­shift by 15 cm­1 in the vibrational mode of the branch carbonyl
groups. Transmission electron microscopy showed that the Pt3Ti nanoparticles smaller than 1.7
nm were selectively included in Pt3Ti@G5OH and highly dispersed in water.

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(CODE: SMPS8-O15)

SIGN CHANGE IN MAGNETORESISTANCE OF MULTILAYER

PENTACENE/PERFLUOROPENTACENE FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS

Song-Toan Pham, Yoshitaka Kawasugi, and Hirokazu Tada

Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka 560­8531, Japan.
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Magnetic field effects observed in various organic devices, abbreviated as OMAR, are of
great scientific interest because of their large magnetoresistance (MR) up to 10% at room
temperature and under small magnetic fields of approximately 10 mT without ferromagnetic
contacts [1]. Although debate still exists about its nature [2], these properties make OMAR
devices desirable for magnetic field sensors, which may become an important component for
future “plastic” electronics. In this work, we succeeded in tuning the amplitude and even the sign
of MR ratio by gate and drain­source voltages in organic field­effect transistors (FETs) based on
multilayer of pentacene and perfluoropentacene. Here, the MR ratio (%) was calculated for the
resistance at given magnetic field R(B) with respect to that at zero magnetic field R(0), MR=
(a)
[R(B)­R(0)]/R(0). By increasing drain­source voltage, the positive MR ratio up to 0.37 %
decreased and turned into negative values. This phenomenon can be qualitatively explained by the
proposed triplet exciton­charge interaction model [3,4].

(b) (c) 0.4

VDS=5V

1E­4
VDS= 50V 0.3 10V
Drain Current (A)

15V
0.2
MR (%)

1E­5 20V
VDS= 30V
0.1

30V
0.0

VDS= 10V 40V

1E­6
­0.1 50V
­60 ­40 ­20 0 20 40 60 ­60 ­40 ­20 0 20 40

Gate Voltage (V) Gate Voltage (V)

Figure 1: (a) The illustration of pentacene/perfluoropentacene FET device structure. Each layer is approximately
10nm. The top layer was deposited around 100 nm as a cap layer. (b) The gate voltage dependence of the
drain-source current and (c) the MR ratio in the pentacene/perfluoropentacene FET.

References
1. T. L. Francis, Ö. Mermer, G. Veeraraghavan, and M. Wohlgenannt, New Journal of Physics 6,
185­185 (2004).
2. W. Wagemans and B. Koopmans, Physica Status Solidi (B) 13, 1­13(2010).
3. P. Desai, P. Shakya, T. Kreouzis, and W. P. Gillin, Journal of Applied Physics 102, 073710 (2007).
4. P. Desai, P. Shakya, T. Kreouzis, and W. Gillin, Physical Review B 76, 235202 (2007).

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METAMATERIALS APPLIED TO PLASMONIC EIT AND EM-WAVE HARVESTING

Y. P. Lee1, P. V. Tuong1, J. W. Park1, H. Y. Zheng1, V. D. Lam2,

H. Cheong3, and J. Y. Rhee4
1
Hanyang University, Korea, Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, Vietnam
3
Sogang University, Korea
4
Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

ABSTRACT

Compared to electromagnetically­induced transparency (EIT) in atom systems, plasmonic

EIT (p­EIT) in metamaterials (MMs) has the advantages of room­temperature manipulability,
large bandwidth, and the ability to integrate with nano­plasmonic circuits. We have studied the
EIT­like effect by coupling between bright and quasi­dark eigenmodes in MMs. The simplicity of
structure makes it more convenient for fabrication and miniaturization in the high­frequency
regime. We also propose an active control of p­EIT in the MMs based on magnetic plasmon
resonance (MPR). According to the picture of MPR­mediated EIT, we show that p­EIT can be
achieved even in symmetric structures, when we consider the p­modes beyond the fundamental
ones. The optical response is invariant, whereas the restrictions on size are partly relaxed, and thus
the fabrication is much easier. Furthermore, the bright and the dark modes can be either coupled
or uncoupled, depending on the angle of incidence in the symmetric structure. Another scheme
exhibited a switchable classical EIT­like spectral response by changing the polarization angle of
incident electromagnetic (EM) wave, so that the scheme can be applied to the EM­wave
switching.
Perfect absorption (PA) and harvest of EM wave are budding research fields for the
potential applications in bolometer, sensor, etc. We proposed PA MMs for GHz based on
flower­shaped structures, mimicking the photosynthesis by plants. The narrow peak of PA was
obtained with absorption of nearly 100% in both simulation and measurement. The symmetric
geometry of this structure was utilized to achieve successfully the polarization independence. To
construct broad­band perfect absorber or harvester for EM wave, first of all, the dependence of
resonance frequency on the length of cut­wire bar was investigated, and the arrangement of
cut­wire bars with different lengths appropriately in a meta­atom was made for the GHz range,
with various promising applications. We also proposed a new type of multi­resonant absorber that
was in a simple structure. The absorber is shown to be angle­ and polarization­insensitive at
realizable common PCB conditions. Moreover, the proposed absorber has a thickness of merely
1/300 of the working wavelength.

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ON THE PLASMONIC STRUCTURAL NANO SOLAR CELLS

AND SEVERAL PRELIMINARY RESEARCH RESULTS

Dao Khac An1 , Vu Van Cat1*, Pham Duy Long1 and Phan Anh Tuan1
1
Energy materials and devices Lab, Institute of Materials Science (IMS), VAST
18 Hoang Quoc Viet street, Cau Giay, Ha Noi Vietnam, Email: [email protected]
1*
Ph.D student at IMS

ABSTRACT

For the solar cells, the conversion efficiency is one of the most important parameters. The
maximum thermodynamic efficiency for conventional solar cells based on the theoretical
calculation could be reach about 31%. The nano solar cell, especially for Quantum dot (QD) solar
cells, that have the potential to increase the maximum attainable thermodynamic conversion
efficiency of solar photon conversion up to about 66% by utilizing hot photogenerated carriers to
produce higher photovoltages or higher photocurrents. The key structural region of the nano solar
cell is the active region of solar cell that has the nano sized configuration including nano thin film,
nanowires or nano quantum dots. The nano solar cells operate in different material configurations
with different operation mechanisms. Up to recently there are four solar cells generations, among
them the plasmonic structural nano solar cells is a new type nano solar cell that has many promise
features and also attracts many research groups to dealing with. Plasmonic nanostructures support
the formation of resonant surface plasmons in response to a photon flux, localizing
electromagnetic energy close to their surfaces. One of most important plasmonic structure is the
system of the noble metal nanoparticles (Au, Ag NP) ­ medium­ TiO2 for nano solar cells so
called Plasmonic solar cells. Unfortunately The plasmonic structural solar cell recently have also
still many research issues, including both aspects of the theoretical and practical problems that
must be overcome.
This paper will discusses briefly about nano solar cells in generally and especially the paper
outlines in more detail the plasmonic structural solar cells. Some our preliminary experimental
results on the plasmonic structural nano solar cell that consists of glass/ITO (semiconductor)­
noble metal nanoparticles (Au, Ag NP)­medium­ TiO2­contact( ITO/Glass(or Au interdigital
contact) are also reported and discussed.

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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SrFe12O19-La5/8Ca3/8MnO3 CORE-SHELL

NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS

D.T.M. Hue1, V.D. Viet1, P. Lampen2, A. Biswas2, M.H. Phan2, H. Srikanth2, and H.D. Chinh1
1
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam;
Email: chinhhd­[email protected]; [email protected]
2
Department of Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

ABSTRACT

Transition­metal oxides exhibit rich complexity in their fundamental physical properties

determined by the intricate interplay between structural, electronic and magnetic degrees of
freedom [1]. A recent study has revealed that the bulk­like magnetic properties of these materials
are drastically modified when the grain size is reduced to the nanoscale [2]. We report here the
first study of the synthesis, structure, and magnetic properties of SrFe12O19 (a hard magnetic
phase) and La5/8Ca3/8MnO3 (a soft magnetic phase) nanoparticles and SrFe12O19­La5/8Ca3/8MnO3
core­shell nanostructures. Nanoparticles of SrFe12O19 and La5/8Ca3/8MnO3 were synthesized by a
combined sol­gel and hydrothermal method. The SrFe12O19­La5/8Ca3/8MnO3 core­shell
nanostructures were also synthesized by the sol­gel hydrothermal method via two­step process.
The structure and particle morphology of the prepared samples were characterized by XRD, SEM,
SEM–EDS, and TEM. Magnetic measurements were performed using a vibrating sample
magnetometer (VSM) and a commercial physical property measurement system (PPMS) from
Quantum Design with a temperature range of 5–300 K and applied fields up to 7 T. Structural
analyses confirmed the quality of all samples synthesized. XRD patterns revealed the characteristic
peaks of two phases SrFe12O19 and La5/8Ca3/8MnO3 in the core­shell structures, without any
impurity phases. The particle morphology and core­shell structure were also confirmed by SEM
and TEM. Magnetic measurements reveal the room temperature ferrimagnetism of the core
SrFe12O19 and a paramagnetic to ferromagnetic transition at ~210 K for the shell La5/8Ca3/8MnO3.
Interestingly, there is an increase in the magnetization of the SrFe12O19­La5/8Ca3/8MnO3 core­shell
samples relative to the core SrFe12O19. This can be attributed to the enhanced magnetic coupling
between the shell La5/8Ca3/8MnO3 and the core SrFe12O19. A systematic study of the influences of
calcination temparatures and the molar ratio of two magnetic phases on the magnetic properties of
the core­shell samples was conducted.

Acknowledgements
The research at HUST was supported by NAFOSTED through Grant No. 104.02.74.09. The research at
USF was supported by the DOE through Grant No. DE­FG02­07ER46438 and the Florida Cluster for
Advanced Smart Sensor Technologies (FCASST)

References:
1. C. N. R. Rao and B. Raveau (Editors), Colossal Magnetoresistance, Charge Ordering and Related
Properties of Manganese Oxides World Scientific, Singapore (1998).
2. M.H. Phan, S. Chandra, N.S. Bingham, H. Srikanth, C.L. Zhang, S.W. Cheong, T.D. Hoang, and H.D.
Chinh, Applied Physics Letters 97, 242506 (2010).

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MAGNETO-OPTIC RESPONSE AND MAGNETIZATION-DOMAIN

CONFIGURATION OF 2-D SPIN PHOTONIC CRYSTALS

N.G. Deshpande1, Y. P. Lee1, K. W. Kim2, and Joo Yull Rhee3

1
Hanyang University, Korea; Email: [email protected]
2
Sunmoon University, Korea; Email: [email protected]
3
Sungkyunkwan University, Korea; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Magneto­optical (MO) responses and magnetization­domain configuration of

two­dimensional bilayered magnetic anti­dot lattice structure are investigated.
The MO responses of two­dimensional bilayered magnetic anti­dot lattice structure, which
consists of upper perforated “Co” layer over uniform “Ni” underlayer in square­lattice
arrangement, were enhanced by nearly 4 times for the first­order diffracted beam as compared
with that of the zeroth­order one. To understand the origin of the enhanced MO rotation, the
magnetization­domain configuration was also investigated by field­dependent magnetic­force
microscopy. Periodic domain networks at the remanent state with some distorted domain
configurations (representing the high­energy domain wall) were found in the vicinity of anti­dot
edges (extended over a few lattice constants). The magnetization reversals showed domain
rotations along the anti­dot rows with mobility of the distorted domain structure, which depended
on the history of applied magnetic field. With proper selection of anti­dot lattice array structure
and the magnetic system, one can tune the MO activity.

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SCANNING PROBE IMAGING ON EXCITON SEPARATION AND SURFACE

POTENTIAL IN KESTERITE Cu2ZnSnSe4 THIN-FILMS FOR
PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS

Ah Reum Jeong, Gee Yeong Kim, and William Jo*

Department of Physics, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 120­750, Korea
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Non­toxic and abundant elements in thin­film compound solar cells are implemented in a
new class of kesterite structure of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTS or CZTSe). Several synthesis methods
including evaporation and solution­based coating techniques have been successful until now but
yet fundamental understanding on phase formation, grain growth, correlation between structure
and physical properties has been unknown or little revealed. A conventional approach to
understand growth and properties of the kesterites is stepping on the tracks that research on
Cu(In,Ga)Se2 already moved forward. Our research is focusing on effects of compositional
changes on growth of grains, phase formation, carrier transport, and surface potential, all of which
are critical to enhance conversion efficiencies of CZTSe up to 20 %. Structural, optical, and
electrical properties were studied for the CZTSe films, which were grown on Mo substrates by
electron­beam co­evaporation. In particular, defect formation in the CZTSe films was extensively
looked into by Raman scattering spectroscopy and X­ray diffraction. Ternary phase diagram of the
CZTSe compounds was suggested from the findings in this study and compared with earlier
reports. On the other hand, the question whether the polycrystalline nature of CZTSe films is
deteriorate for carrier transport was solved by nanoscale observation of exciton separation and
recombination, which was probed by scanning force microscopic tools. The fabricated solar cell of
the CZTSe films showed a reasonable behavior in the conversion efficiency. The surface potential
profile across grain boundaries (GBs) shows a rise between 200 and 600 meV at GBs in a
Cu­poor and Zn­poor film with 3.8% efficiency, which means positively charged GBs. In contrast,
the GBs in a Cu­poor and Zn­rich film with 2% efficiency exhibit lowering of surface potential by
40 meV. The results indicate that GBs of CZTSe films play a role for exciton separation and
governing defects for high efficiency could be not only Cu defects in Zn sites but also vacancies in
Cu sites as explained by theoretical predictions.

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(CODE: KV3-I6)

GENERAL METHODS FOR IMPROVING LIGHT EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY IN

GaN-BASED VERTICAL-TYPE LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES

SuJin Kim, Kyoung Heon Kim, Ki Seob Shin, Sang Young Park,
Ho Myoung An and Tae Geun Kim*
Korea University, Seoul, Korea
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Highly efficient GaN light­emitting diodes (LEDs) with high output power are especially
desirable for applications in areas where solid­state lighting systems are needed. Recently,
vertical­type GaN light­emitting diodes (LEDs) have been considered typical device structures for
high­power applications because of such advantages as an efficient heat sink and uniform current
spreading. However, it is still challenging to achieve effective ohmic contacts to N­face n­type
GaN in addition to highly reflective p­type GaN, since N­face is grown with an opposite polarity
to Ga­face in the [000­1] direction. In addition, since the external quantum efficiency of GaN
LEDs is still quite limited by total internal reflection (TIR) due to Fresnel reflection between the
GaN (n=2.46) and air (n=1), it is equally important to reduce both the TIR and light absorption
via Ohmic contact.
In this work, some of the results on the improved light­extraction efficiency in VLEDs,
obtained by optimizing p­type and n­type Ohmic contacts as well as periodic surface structures
formed at the n­type GaN surface using nanosphere lithography (NSL).

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LOW TEMPERATURE SYNTHESIS AND LUMINESCENT PROPERTIES OF

NANOMATERIALS ZnO:Eu 3+ and ZnO:Tb 3+

Tran Kim Anh1,2, Dinh Xuan Loc1, Dinh Manh Tien1, Man Hoai Nam1, Nguyen Tu2,4,
Nguyen Duy Hung2, Pham Thanh Huy2 and Le Quoc Minh*1,3
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay distr, Hanoi, Vietnam; E­mails: [email protected]
2
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, HUT, 1 Dai Co Viet, Hanoi, Viet Nam
3
University of Engineering and Technology, VNU­Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy Hanoi
4
Department of Physics, Quy Nhon University

ABSTRACT

In this report we present the low temperatures synthesis and luminescent properties of
nanomaterials ZnO:Eu 3+ and ZnO:Tb 3+. The reaction synthese were in water assisted by
microwave at 800C so that it was possible to obtain nanocrystals ZnO doped with Eu or Tb. The
crystal structures and sizes of ZnO nanocrystalites were investigated and photoluminescence (PL)
7 5 7 5 7
spectra with the selective excitations at 394 nm( Fo  L6) 417 nm( Fo D3), and 464 nm ( Fo
5
 D2) were studied in details. We will discuss the influence of microwave and reaction
temperatures on fabrication of Rare Earth doped ZnO nanomaterials toward to obtain a high
luminescence nanoscale crystal at the 5D0 ­7Fj transition of Eu 3+ and 5D4 ­7Fj transition of Tb3+.
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615 nm ZnO 80 C 0
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350 400 450 500 550 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750
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Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

Excitation Photoluminescent Photoluminescencent spectrum of Photolumibnescent spectrum of

spectrum of ZnO ZnO: Eu 3+ ZnO:Tb3+

References
1. H Yoon et. al., J. of Applied physics 111, 07B523 (2012)
2. Tran Kim Anh et. al., International Journal Nanotechnol, Vol 8. Nos 3/4/5 (2011) P 335­ 345.
3. Tran Kim Anh et.al., IOP Publishing Journal of Physics: Conference series. Series 146 (2009)
012001. doi: 10.1088/1742­6596/146/1/012001.

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(CODE: KV4-I8)

DESIGN OF BINARY MASKS WITH HIGH ABSORBING LAYERS FOR EXTREME

ULTRAVIOLET LITHOGRAPHY

Chang Kwon Hwangbo1*, Hee Young Kang1, Jin Joo Kim1, Jai Dong Lim1,
Sungjin Park1 and Jang Hoon Lee2
1
Department of Physics, Inha University, Incheon 402­751, Korea
2
AMS Lab., NCIRF, Seoul National University, Seoul 151­742 Korea
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) at 13.5­nm wavelength is expected to be employed

as a next­generation lithography for decreasing the feature size of half­pitch of 16 nm and below in
semiconductor devices. Especially, it is reported that the lithography performance of a EUVL
binary mask (BIM) depends on the choice of absorbing materials because it is directly related to
the imaging contrast, shadowing effect, focus shift effect, and thermal effect. Therefore, research
on novel mask materials with high absorption in EUVL is important for an actinic inspection of
EUVL BIM mask and a low lithographic performance by a high numerical aperture optical system.
In this study, we propose telluride compounds and transparent conductive oxides as
candidates for new absorbing materials of EUVL BIM masks. Optical constants of the materials at
13.5­nm wavelength were obtained by using X­Ray Reflectivity. Elemental compositions were
measured by using Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy. It is found that the extinction
coefficients of them are larger than that of TaN layer, a typical absorbing material. The binary
masks (BIMs) with ITO, Ag­doped ZnO, AgOx, SnTe and TaTe2 films were deposited and the
optical performance of BIMs was measured in EUV range. The results show that the thickness of
BIMs can be reduced below 50 nm, suggesting that telluride compounds and transparent
conductive oxides can be used as new BIMs.

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ADSORPTION OF ION COMPLEXES ON LANGMUIR MONOLAYERS PROBED BY

SUM-FREQUENCY GENERATION SPECTROSCOPY

Woongmo Sung1, David Vaknin2, and Doseok Kim1

1
Department of Physics, Sogang University, Seoul, Korea; Email: [email protected]
2
Ames Laboratory and Department of Physics, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA

ABSTRACT

Ferric hydroxide (Fe(OH)x+3­x) is an ion complex made spontaneously in aqueous solution of

Fe­3, of which the composition x can be controlled by solution pH. In this study, Langmuir
monolayer of arachidic acid (AA) was formed on water surface, and LaCl3 and FeCl3 are
introduced in the subphase to compare the adsorption behavior of Fe(OH)x+3­x complex on
Langmuir monolayer as compared to that of La3+, a simple trivalent ion. By using sum­frequency
generation (SFG) spectroscopy in conjunction with surface pressure area (p) isotherm,
interfacial structure of the monolayer, adsorption of ion complexes, and structural change of
interfacial water were investigated. It was found that La3+ ions tend to be adsorbed to the surface
by electrostatic interaction between La3+ ion and negatively charged carboxyl headgroup whereas
Fe(OH)x+3­x ion complexes in FeCl3 solution are adsorbed even to charge­neutral AA monolayer.
Adsorption of ion complexes was very specific as they did not adsorb at all when the constituent
molecules of the monolayer was changed from fatty acids to long­chain alcohols.

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(CODE: KV5-I10)

DIRECT EVIDENCE FOR ANISOTROPIC ELECTRON-PHOTON INTERACTION IN

GRAPHENE: POLARIZATION DEPENDENCE OF PHOTOCURRENT IN A
METAL-GRAPHENE-METAL DEVICE

Minjung Kim1, Ho Ang Yoon2,Duhee Yoon1, Sang Wook Lee2, and Hyeonsik Cheong1,*
1
Department of Physics, Sogang University, Seoul 121­742, Korea; Email: [email protected]
2
Devision of Quantum Phases and Devices, School of Physics, Konkuk University, Seoul 143­107, Korea

ABSTRACT

We studied the polarization dependence of the photocurrent in metal­graphene­metal

photodevices [T. Muller et al, Nat. Photonics 4, 297 (2010)]. Graphene photodevices were
fabricated by depositing Pd/Au and/or Ti/Au electrodes on single­layer graphene on SiO2­covered
silicon substrates by using e­beam lithography. Photocurrent images were taken by scanning a
focused laser beam across the photodevice. Raman spectra and photocurrent images were taken
simultaneously in order to identify the exact position of the photocurrent. Polarization
dependences were studied by varying the polarization of the laser beam. We found that the
photocurrent is maximum when the polarization of the incident laser is parallel to the edges of
electrodes. In order to make sure that the observed polarization dependence is not due to some
artifacts of the experimental set up, we confirmed the result of by rotating the sample by 90
degrees. Furthermore, the polarization dependence was compared for different electrode metal
combinations. This polarization dependence can be directly explained as being due to the
anisotropic electron­photon interaction of Dirac electrons in graphene: the light absorption is
known to be maximum when the polarization of the photon is perpendicular to the momentum of
the electron being excited [A. Grϋneis et al, Phys. Rev. B 67, 165402 (2003)]. The polarization
dependence was examined as a function of the distance between the electrodes in order to
investigate the effect of ballistic transport.

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A CASE STUDY ON NOVEL GAS SENSING NANOWIRE-BASED FUNCTIONALIZED

HETEROGENOUS CATALYSTS

Nguyen Van Hieu, Do Dang Trung, Nguyen Duc Khoang, Phung Thi Hong Van, Vu Van Quang,
Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Duc Hoa
International Training Institute for Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and technology
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The surface functionalization with heterogeneous catalysis is one the most facile and
cost­effective strategy to dramatically enhance the gas­sensing performance of the (nanowires)
NWs. Furthermore, this strategy can open up a new path to expand the gas­sensing capability of
the NWs. In this paper, we will present our recent works focused on the enhancement of sensing
performance metal oxide nanowires such as SnO2, WO3, and ZnO with diferent catalysts.
Signifcantly enhanced CO2, H2S, NO2, and C2H5OH sensing characteritics were demonstrated by
using various functionazlied NWs such as LaOCl­SnO2 NWs, NiO­SnO2 NWs, Nb2O5­ZnO NWs,
RuO2­WO3 NWs, ZnO nanorods­SnO2 NWs. Additionaly, the related gas­sensing machnism was
also disccsued.

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NOVEL PHYSICS IN HYDROGENATED CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES

K. W. Lee and Cheol Eui Lee

Korea University, Korea
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Carbon nanostructures have recently revealed a number of new phenomena that have
previously not been unimagined. In this regard, we have identified the origin of magnetism in the
nanostructures of graphite, fullerene (C60), and carbon nanotubes that consist only of organic
elements of carbon and hydrogen. In particular, our electron spin resonance measurements have
revealed detailed nature of proton­irradiation­induced defects in proton­irradiated graphite; Proton
irradiation creates defect regions imbedded and confined in the graphite background. The defect
regions comprise a central part of itinerant spins and an outer part of localized, magnetically
correlated spins. Our results in effect indicate that proton­irradiation creates confined defect
regions of a metallic island surrounded by an insulating magnetic region which “isolates” the
metallic island inside from the metallic graphite background outside. An illuminating phase
separation picture is advocated in this work, involving two metallic regions “insulated” by a
magnetic region in between.
We have also identified Stoner ferromagnetism in face­centered cubic (fcc) C60Hn (n=odd)
by using a local density approximation in the framework of the density functional theory.
Hydrogen chemisorption on fullerenes creates quasi­localized π­electrons on the fullerene surface,
overlapping of their wavefunctions giving rise to a narrow half­filled impurity band in the fcc
C60Hn. The Stoner­type ferromagnetic exchange between the itinerant electrons leads to
spin­split impurity bands. The magnetic moment per C60Hn molecule is 1 μB (for n=odd) or 0 (for
n=even, including zero), only one of the hydrogens contributing to the spin­split states. Direct
overlapping of the quasi­localized π­electron orbitals is essential for the ferromagnetism. Besides,
half­metallicity in hydrogen­adsorbed carbon nanotubes has been newly elucidated by our group,
thus enabling fully polarized spin current essential for spintronic applications.

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(CODE: KV6-I13)

A BROADBAND AND NEARLY POLARIZATION-INSENSITIVE METAMATERIAL

ABSORBER USING MULTI-RING STRUCTURE

Nguyen Thi Hien, Nguyen Trong Tuan, Do Thanh Viet, Nguyen Thanh Tung,
Vu Dinh Lam and Young Pak Lee
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology,
18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam; Email: [email protected]
College of Sciences­Thai Nguyen University.
Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, B­3001 Leuven, Belgium.
Quantum Photonic Science Research Center and Department of Physics, Hanyang University, Seoul
133­791, Korea.

ABSTRACT

We report the design and simulation of a microwave perfect absorber based on metamaterial
using a simple and highly symmetric structure. One unit cell consists of three layers: the middle is
dielectric, the back is a metallic plane and the front is a ring of metal. The influence of structural
parameters on the absorption and absorption frequency were investigated to optimize the
absorbing structure. The result shows an exceptional performance of near 100% absorbance
around 16 GHz. In addition, the absorption is insensitive to the polarization of the incident beam
due to the highly symmetric structure of the unit cell. Finally, rings with diffirent sizes are arranged
appropriately in a unit cell in order to construct a broadband absorber. An absorbance better than
90% is achieved within a bandwidth of 2 GHz. Nevertherless, the broadband absorber exhibits a
little polarization sensitivity.

References
1. H. N. S. Krishnamoorthy, Z. Jacob, E. Narimanov, I. Kretzschmar, V. M. Menon
“Topological transitions in metamaterials,” Science 336, 205 (2012)
2. C. M. Watts, X. Liu, and W. J. Padilla, “Metamaterial electromagnetic wave absorbers” Adv.
Mater. 24, 23 (2012)
3. F. B. P. Niesler, J. K. Gansel, S. Fischbach, and M. Wegener, “Metamaterial metal­based
bolometers,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 100, 203508 (2012)
4. G. Dayal and S. A. Ramakrishna “Design of highly absorbing metamaterials for Infrared
frequencies,” Opt. Exp. 20, 17503 (2012).
5. F. Ding, Y. Cui, X. Ge, Y. Jin, and S. He1“Ultra­broadband microwave metamaterial
absorber,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 100, 103506 (2012)

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NEGATIVE REFRACTIVE INDEX BY TAMING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC

RESPONSE OF SINGLE “ATOM” META-MAGNETIC STRUCTURE

Nguyen Thanh Tung1,2, Peter Lievens1, and Vu Dinh Lam2

1
Laboratory of Solid Sate Physics and Magnetism, KU Leuven, B­3001 Leuven, Beligum
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Since the debut of the negative refractive metamaterials [1], the understanding of
wave­matter interaction has been changed drastically and permanently. Utilizing the inclusion of
electromagnetic “atoms” to create the effective macroscopic properties of media, metamaterials
thereby offer the opportunity to explore a large variety of optical phenomena associated with
negative­refractive index, as well as applications in the fields of scaling down of photonics and
superlens imaging [2].
In our effort to understand the electromagnetic properties of the cut­wire­pair (CWP)
metamaterials, we numerically investigate the negative refractive transmission in a simple
asymmetric CWP structure without additional electric plasma component [3]. It is noted that
although being known as a magnetic “atom”, the CWP structure can also provide an extra electric
resonance at different frequency, resulting from the individual cut­wire as a dipole antenna [4,5].
By asymmetrically varying the length of the front and the back cut­wires, we show that the
frequencies of the electric and the magnetic resonances can be tuned independently to construct a
negative refractive regime. The crucial role of geometrical correlation in governing the
electromagnetic resonances of metamaterial is emphasized. This finding puts forward the
possibility in achieving the negative refraction in a low­loss and highly feasible design in both
microwave and optical frequencies.
This work is supported by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Institute of
Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology.

References
1. D. R. Smith, W. J. Padilla, D. C. Vier, S. C. Nemat­Naser, and S. Shultz, Phys. Rev. Lett.
84, 4184 (2000).
2. J. B. Pendry, Comtemporary Phys. 45, 191 (2004).
3. V. M. Shalaev, Nature Photonics 1, 41 (2007).
4. N. T. Tung, V. D. Lam, M. H. Cho, J. W. Park, S. J. Lee, W. H. Jang, and Y. P. Lee, IEEE
Trans. Magn. 45, 4310 (2009).
5. N. T. Tung, V. T. T. Thuy, J. W. Park, J. Y. Rhee, and Y. P. Lee, J. Appl. Phys. 107,
023530 (2010).

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EFFECT OF PARTICLE SIZE DEPENDENCE IN SURFACE PLASMON BASED

FLUORESCENCE ENHANCEMENT AND QUENCHING

Chu Viet Ha, Pham Minh Tan, J.C. Brochon and Tran Hong Nhung
Institute of Physic, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The effects of the surface plasmon of gold nanoparticles on the optical properties of the
fluorescent nanoparticles have been investigated. The gold nanoparticles can enhance or quench
the fluorescence of fluorescent nanoparticles such as dye­doped silica, polystyrene nanoparticles
and quantum dots, depending on energy transfer mechanisms:
­ When the radiating surface plasmon coupling emission process dominates, the fluorescence
of the fluorophore nanoparticles will be enhanced due to the increase of radiative recombination
rate.
` ­ When the Förster energy transfer from fluorescent particles to gold particles exciting
absorbing plasmon dominates, the fluorescence intensity of particles will be decreased due to the
decrease of radiative recombination rates, resulting the fluorescence quenching.
The parameters of the energy transfer between fluorescent nanoparticles and nano gold have been
estimated. The results show that the interactions between nanoparticles depend on the size of both
fluorescent (as donors) and gold nanoparticles (as acceptors). The critical transfer distance for
different FRET pairs are presented in table 1:
Donor Acceptor Critical transfer
Type Size Type Size distance R0
Dye
1 Ao Dye molecules Ao 2 – 10 nm
molecules
Dye few tens
2 Ao Nanogolds 20 – 200 nm
molecules nanometers
From tens to
Fluorescence few tens
3 few hundred Nanogolds ~ m
nanoparticles nanometers
nanometers

A model "antenna" is given to explain the particle­size dependence of the critical distance
Förster energy transfer between nanoparticles.
The fluorescence enhancement factors depend on the nanoparticle size or the number of dye
molecules in a nanoparticle. The number of dye molecules is larger, the enhancement factors are
higher. This phenomenon shows that there are the resonant interactions between dye molecules in
one nanoparticle and these interactions in turn can act in resonance with surface plasmon, leading
to the improvement of fluorescence enhancement factors. The energy transfers between
fluorescent and gold nanoparticles have the superior enhancement factors than that between dye
and gold nanoparticle.

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A NEW METHOD TO EXFOLIATE GRAPHITE OXIDE AND APPLICATION FOR

SYNTHESIZING POLYSTYRENE / GRAPHENE NANOCOMPOSITE.

Mai Thanh Tam1, Ha Thuc Chi Nhan2, Ha Thuc Huy1

1
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Sciences, Vietnam National University ­ HCM City, Vietnam
2
Faculty of Material of Sciences, University of Sciences, Vietnam National University ­ HCM City,
Vietnam, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This study is a new developed method to separate graphite oxide (GO) modified by
polyethylene oxide (PEO) by the aid of ultrasonic radiation. The results of modified GO showed
not appear crystalline pick (d002) on the X­Ray diffraction but showed the form of a single layer
graphene oxide in the Tranmission Electronic Microscopy (TEM) images. The exfoliated graphene
oxide was reduced (RGO) to graphene by the reducing agent system HI – Acetic acid (HI­AcOH)
as reported in Rodney S. Ruoff’s study[2]. The sheet resistance of RGOHI­AcOH, in the graphene
paper form, is about 150 Ω/. This material was then used for synthesis of polystyrene / graphene
nanocomposite (PS/RGO) by in­situ microemulsion polymerization [1, 3, 4]. TEM images of
Polystyrene/RGOHI­AcOH nanocomposites showed the exfoliated structure of graphene in the
Polystyrene (PS) matrix due to the good interaction between RGOHI­AcOH and PS. In particular, the
sheet resistance of PS/ RGOHI­AcOH is nearly 600 Ω/ (with 10wt% RGOHI­AcOH content) and its
decomposition temperature is 434oC (with 0.5w% RGOHI­AcOH content) as compared to that of
neat PS (388oC). In addition, the influence of graphene in rheological property of polystyrene was
also investigated and giving the interesting results.

Fig.1. TEM images of the PS/ RGOHI-AcOH nanocomposites (3w% RGOHI-AcOH content )
Keywords: Graphene, Nanocomposite, Polystyrene, Polystyrene / graphene.
References
1. Hu, H., et. al., Chemical Physics Letters. 484 247­253.
2. Moon, I.K., et. al., Nature Communications. 1 1­6.
3. Patole, A.S. et.al., European Polymer Journal. 48 252­259.
4. Patole, A.S., et. al., Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 350 530­537.

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(CODE: KV2-O4)

SLOW LIGHT BASED ON NEGATIVE REFRACTION IN PHOTONIC CRYSTAL AND

ITS APPLICATIONS

Hoang Thu Trang1, Ngo Quang Minh1, Vu Dinh Lam1, Sangin Kim2 and Hanjo Lim2
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology;
8 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam; Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon 443­749, Korea

ABSTRACT

We review our recent research on the slow light waveguide based on a negative refraction in
two dimensional photonic crystals. Previously, a positive index and negative index clad slab
waveguides were proposed to implement the slow light waveguide. However, all the current
proposed negative index materials have Ohmic loss due to metal. In this work, we replaced the
negative index material with a two dimensional photonic crystal that shows negative refraction. In
our waveguide design, the two dimensional photonic crystal of negative refraction played a role of
effective negative index material and the light strongly confining in the designed slow light
waveguide has been demonstrated numerically by using finite­difference time­domain method. The
applications of the designed slow light waveguide are also discussed.

References:
1. Tsakmakidis K L, Boardman A D and Hess O 2007 Nature 450 379.
2. He J, Jin Y, Hong Z and He S 2008 Opt. Express 16 11077.
3. Ngo Q M, Kim S and Lim H International workshop on photonics and applications (Nhatrang,
September 10­14, 2008). Proc. Advances in Optics-Photonics-Spectroscopy and Applications V,
Vietnam Academic Press­2009, 129.
4. Ngo Q M, Nga T P, Kim S and Lim H International Symposium on Photonics and ptoelectronics
(Shanghai China, May 21­23, 2012). DOI: 10.1109/SOPO.2012.6271110.

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PREPARATION OF JANUS SILICA PARTICLES WITH SILANE COMPOUNDS

USING POLYSTYRENE TRAPPING LAYER

Chang Hun Lee, Wonkeun Chung, and Sung Hyun Kim*

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Janus particles which consist of two or more phase are the fascinating concept [1­2]. The
Janus concept is the fascinating and promising technique on the nano­materials. In this research,
Janus silica particles were prepared with silane modifying compounds using PS(polystyrene)
trapping layer. Trapping layer was prepared by spin coating of 4 wt% PS/toluene on silicon wafer.
After UV treatment of PS/wafer samples, silica particles were coated by spin coating of 0.5 wt%
silica/wafer suspension and trapped through baking the silica/PS/wafer samples at 250°C for 15
min (Figure 1). The excess silica particles which were not trapped were removed by sonication at
40°C for 15 min. The introduction of silane compounds on the untrapped surface of the silica
particles were performed in DI water, ethanol, and ammonium hydroxide mixture solution at 40
ºC for 24 hr, and then ATPMS(aminopropyl triethoxysilane) was used as silane compound. After
the reaction, XPS analysis was performed to confirm the introduction of amino groups on the
untrapped surface. In Figure 2, the peak of N 1s, which meant the introduction of amino groups,
showed in the spectrum of the surface of the modified silica particle/PS wafer, but there were no
the peak of N 1s in the spectrum of the unmodified silica particle/PS/wafer. Through the
difference between two XPS spectra, the introduction of aminopropyl groups on the untrapped
surface of silica particles, and then it was confirmed that the Janus silica particles were prepared
by PS trapping layer.

Fig.1 SEM image of silica/PS/wafer after baking Fig. 2 XPS spectrum of silica/PS/wafer before and after
process modification

References
1. Chia­Hung Chen, Rhutesh K. Shah, Adam R. Abate, and David A. Weitz, Langmuir 25 2009
4320­4323
2. Bingbing Wang, Bing Li, Bin Zhao, and Christopher Y. Li, Journal of the American Chemical
Society 130 2008 11594­11595

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(CODE: KV3-O6)

PERSPECTIVE OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL

TREATMENTS CONTAINING INFECTIOUS PATHOGENS

Tran Quang Huy, Nguyen Van Quy, Le Anh Tuan

National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology; International Training Institute for Materials Science, and
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
E­mails: tuanla­[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Recently, the growth of poultry farms, poor sanitation and pollution have given rise to the risk for
the increase of infectious diseases, transmission of infectious pathogens to community caused outbreaks
of diseases over the world such as avian influenza (A/H5N1), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Vibrio cholera
(V. cholera) etc. The comprehensive treatment of the environments containing infectious pathogens
using advanced disinfectant materials has been tested for prevention of the outbreaks. Among these
materials, silver nanoparticles (silver NPs) with unique properties of high antimicrobial activity have
attrached much interests from scientists and technologists to develop disinfectant products. The silver
NPs have been widely used for controlling bacterial infections in different sectors such as household
commodities, sterile products, medical devices, and medicines etc. This paper aims to review and
discuss the potential use of the silver NPs for environmental treatments. First, the most popular
synthesis methods for production of the silver NPs are introduced. Next, antimicrobial effects of the
silver NPs against various microorganisms including fungus, bacteria and viruses are discussed in
detail. The recent applications of the silver NPs in water­, air­ and surface­ disinfection are described.
More noticeably, the cytotoxocity of silver NPs to human and ecology is also discussed. Finally, this
paper provides the perspective of the development of advanced silver­based nanohybrids and
nanocomposites for targeted environmental treatments containing infectious pathogens; this will help to
protect human health and to prevent further outbreak of infectious diseases.
Keywords: Silver nanoparticles, antimicrobial effect, environmental treatments, infectious pathogens

Fig. 1. The attack of silver nanoparticles (arrowheads) to E.coli bacterium

References:
1. Hien N T, Ha P T C and Duong T N 2010 Vietnamese J. Prev. Med. 20 7
2. Jones E K, et al 2008 Nature 451 990
3. Koker J R, et al. 2011 The Lancet 377 599
4. Le A T, Huy P T, Tam P D, Huy T Q and Cam P D, et al. 2010 Curr Appl Phys 10 910

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PREPARATION AND CHARATERIZATION OF SILICA-GOLD CORE-SHELL

(SiO2@Au) NANOPARTICLES

Thi Ha Lien Nghiem, Tuyet Ngan Le, Thi Hue Do and Hong Nhung Tran
Institute of Physics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Silica­gold core­shell (SiO2@Au) nanoparticles were prepared by gold ion plating on

hydrophilic functionalized silica nanoparticle surface using formaldehyde as reducing reagent.
Monodispersed silica particles were prepared by sol–gel method. The colloidal ultrafine 2­3 nm
gold particles were synthesized by reduction of chloroauric acid with tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)
phosphonium chloride (THPC). The growth and attachment of small gold nanoparticles to the
functionalized surfaces of larger silica nanoparticles was systematicaly investigated. The coverage
of the gold nanoparticles and clusters on the surfaces of the silica nanoparticles was evaluated
using UV­Vis spectrospcopy and transmission electron microscopy. The results show that the
plasmon resonance spectra are strongly dependent on the diameters of silica nanoparticles and the
thickness of covering gold layers.

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STUDY ON THE PROPERTIES OF Pt/C CATALYSTS NANO PARTICLES

SYNTHESIZED BY ELECTROLESS DEPOSITION FOR PROTON EXCHANGE
MEMBRANE FUEL CELL

Pham Thi San, Do Chi Linh, Nguyen Ngoc Phong, Tran Viet Quan
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, E­mail: [email protected], [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is a renewable energy source because of its
advantages: fast startup, high energy density, non­emmission.... Platinum and platinum alloys are
ideal catalyst materials for the electrochemical reaction in PEMFC. Since Pt is a noble metal and
very expensive, using Pt as catalytic materials will increase the cost considerably and barrier the
commercialization of PEMFC. Currently, the research has aimed to reduce the Pt loading while
maintain the activity and durability of the PEMFC which have been the interest of scientists in the
world. Pt catalyst particles in nano­size have been considered to increase the electrochemical
surface area (ESA) and to improve activity and durability of catalyst.
In this paper, catalysts material Pt/C with a content of wt. 20% Pt on Vulcan carbon XC­72
supports was synthesized by electroless deposition method with and without using ethylene glycol
(EG). TEM and Cyclic Voltammetry used to evaluate catalyst properties. The comparison of
properties between synthesized catalyst and commercial catalyst (fuelearth­USA) was carried out.
The TEM pictures showed that Pt particles in the commercial catalyst wt. 20% Pt has the size of
3­4 nm and distrihute uniformly on Vulcan carbon supports. Meanwhile, the size of Pt particles of
catalyst samples prepared without EG, is about 4 ­ 16nm and its distribution is ununiform. With
the presence of EG, the size of synthesized Pt particles reduces and is around 2­3 nm. The CV
results expressed that catalysts prepared by EG have the highest activity and durability. The ESA
value of the synthesized with EG catalysts achieved 54.67 m2/g while the ESA of commercial
sample was 52.31 m2/g. After 1000 cycles for testing catalyst durability, ESA values of the
commercial catalyst and synthesized with EG catalyst Pt/C decreased 41.38% and 28.3%,
respectively.

TEM picture of catalyst Pt/C CV curves of catalysts: commercial, The relationship between ESA
synthesised with EG synthsised without EG and and testing cycles
synthesised with EG
References
1. Yun Wang, et. al., Applied Energy 88 (2011) 981­1007.
2. Ikuma Takahashi, et. al., Journal of Power Sources 195 (2010) 6312­ 6322.
3. Zhi­Min Zhou, et. al., International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 35 (2010) 1719­1726.
4. Yuyan Shao, et. al., Journal of Power Sources 171 (2007) 558 ­566.
5. A.M. Chaparro et al. , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 34 (2009) 4838 ­4846.

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COMBUSTIN SYNTHESIS AND LUMINESCENT PROPERTIES OF

YVO4:Sm3+,Bi3+ NANOPHOTPHORS

NguyenVu, Nguyen Duc Van, and Nguyen Thi Nu

Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Yttrium vanadate nanophosphors co­doped with Bi3+­ and Sm3+ ions (YVO4:Sm3+,Bi3+)
were prepared via combustion synthesis using urea as fuel and metal nitrates as precursor.
Structures, morphologies, and photoluminescent properties of the YVO4:Sm3+,Bi3+ were studied
by X­ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, photoluminescent and excitation
photoluminescent spectra. The average diameters for the phosphor particles are 20 ­ 30 nm. The
effects of Bi3+ doping process on optical properties of nanophotphor have been investigated.

3+ 3+
exc=325nm YVO4:Sm ,Bi
900000 4 4 2% Sm, 4% Bi
3 2% Sm, 3% Bi
2 2% Sm, 2% Bi
1 2% Sm, 1% Bi
Intensity (a.u)

600000
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300000
2
1

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550 600 650 700 750
Wavelength (nm)

Fig. 1. Photoluminescent spectra of YVO4:Sm3+,Bi3+ nanoparticles calcined at 700 °C under 325 nm excitation

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SILICA COATED Zn DOPED AgInS2 NANOCRYSTALS FOR

COLOR CONVERSION WHITE LED

Wonkeun Chung, Hyunchul Jung, Chang Hun Lee, and Sung Hyun Kim*
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University
E­mail: ankle­[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nanocrystals (NCs) color converted white LEDs have been widely investigated due to their
high efficiency, and high quality of white light [1­2]. Especially, CdSe based NCs are currently in
the spotlight of research due to emitting whole visible range, high quantum yield, and broad
absorption. However, the toxicity of Cd restricts the applications on photonic and electronic
device, thus developments of Cd­free I­II­VI semiconductor chalcopyrite NCs such as CuInS2 or
AgInS2 are strongly demanded. In this study, we prepared the color tunable silica coated Zn
doped AgInS2 NCs and applied on white LED as color convertor. ZnAgInS2 NCs were
synthesized by using inorganic precursors and non­coordinating solvents [3], and silica shell was
coated via template coating method [4]. The obtained NCs showed the zinc blende structure with
~10nm of size, and the emission wavelength was tuned from 660nm to 545nm by increasing
Zn:Ag(=In) ratio. To coat the silica shell, as­prepared NCs were transferred to the aqueous phase
using CTAB (cetyltrimethylammonium bromide), and mixed with water, NaOH, TEOS and ethyl
acetate at 60oC for 5hr. The detailed spectroscopic and morphological properties of silica coated
NCs were investigated by using SEM, XRD, FT­IR, Raman, and UV/Vis absorption. Silica
coated Zn doped AgInS2 NCs film or fluorescent polymer/NCs composite film was fabricated and
combined with GaN based LED chip to generate white light. The further characteristics of
non­toxic Zn­AgInS2 NCs based white LEDs were discussed by measuring the CIE, CRI and
CCT. These results indicated that Cd­free silica coated ZnAgInS2 NCs have potential to use in
optical devices.

Fig. 1. PL spectra of synthesized Zn doped AgInS2 NCs. Fig.2. SEM image of silica coated ZnAgInS2 NCs.
References
1. E. Jang, S. Jun, H. Jang, J. Lim, B. Kim, and Y. Kim, Adv. Mater. 22, 3076 (2010).
2. S Nizamoglu, T. Ozel, E. Sarim, and H. Demir, Nanotechnology 18, 065709 (2007).
3. X. Tang, K. Yu, Q. Xu, E. Choo, G. Goh, and J. Xue, J. Mater. Chem. 21, 11239 (2011).
4. J. Kim, H. S. Kim, N. Lee, T. Kim, H. Kim, T. Yu, I. C. Song, W. K. Moon and T. Hyeon, Angew. Chem.,
Int. Ed., 47,8438 (2008).

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(CODE: KV4-O11)

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY (L-LACTIC ACID) BY

RING-OPENING POLYMERIZATION

Nguyen Hong Minh1, Nguyen Quoc Viet1,2, Nguyen Duc Nghia1, Tran Dinh Man2
Nguyen Anh Tuan3, Ngo Trinh Tung3
1
Center for Technology Development Assistance and Services,VAST
Email:[email protected]
2
Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
3
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

ABSTRACT

Optically pure poly(L­lactic acid) (PLLA) was obtained from L­lactic acid via purification of
the corresponding L­lactide. The structure and optical purity of PLLA were determined using
NMR technique. The effects of temperature, time, solvent, and stirring speed (RPM) on the lactide
purification process were examined in order to improve optical purity. Optical purity was
maximized when separation was carried out at 250C. The use of co­initiators has influenced on the
properties of corresponding polymers, such as mechanical properties. The optical purity of PLLA
was significantly affected by that of lactide used.

(CODE: KV5-O12)

FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FREE-STANDING DOUBLY

CLAMPED PIEZOELECTRIC BEAM FOR SENSORS AND RESONANT ACTUATORS

Do Thi Huong Giang, Nguyen Huu Duc, Guiaullme Agnus and Phillipe Lecoeur
1
Department of Nano Magnetic Materials and Devices, Faculty of Engineering Physics and
Nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology,Vietnam National University, Hanoi,
E3 Building, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email [email protected]
.

ABSTRACT

Piezoelectric materials are of great interest for powerful actuation in MEMS devices. Due to
its large electromechanical coupling coefficient, Lead Zirconate Titanate Pb(Zr, Ti)O3 (PZT) is
one of the most favorable materials for realization of fast and energy efficient microactuators. This
paper reports on the micro­fabrication and characterization of free­standing doubly clamped
piezoelectric beams based on epitaxial PZT thin films grown on silicon wafers. The thin PZT film
of 250 nm­thick were pulsed­laser deposited by optimizing technology conditions, buffer and
seeding layer. Using the micro fabrication process, the freestanding beam with dimension 50×50
µm was obtained (Fig.1). The structural, ferroelectric, piezoelectric and electromechanical
behaviors of PZT beams were experimentally investigated and compared against analytical
calculation. The results show that the electrical properties are not significantly different by

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removal of the clamping effects. The displacement of this epitaxial PZT beam in static mode
determined by means of a optical interferometer profile can generate relatively large of 1.2 m at
low voltage of 5V (Fig. 2). The dependence of the displacement on frequencies between 0.01 and
0.5 MHz at different bias voltages was investigated. The data show the reduction of resonant
frequencies by increasing the bias voltage with a quality factor of 30. This result indicates the high
potential of PZT beam in variety of sensor and resonant actuator applications.

Fig. 1. Top-view SEM image of doubly clamped piezoelectric beam

Fig. 2. 3D plots of PZT beam surface observed from top side in applied bias voltages of 0 V (a) and 5 V (b).

(CODE: KV5-O13)

NANOSTRUCTURED COMPOSITE ELECTRODE BASED ON MANGANESE

DIOXIDE AND CARBON VULCAN -CARBON NANOTUBES FOR
ELECTROCHEMICAL SUPERCAPACITOR

Ha The An1, Tran Van Man1,2, Le My Loan Phung1,2*

1
VNU­HCM Key Lab, Applied Physical Chemistry, University of Science, VNU­HCM
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science, VNU­HCM,
227 Nguyen Van Cu street, District 5, HCM City, Vietnam,
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The electrochemical power sources such as battery, fuel cell, photovoltaic cell and capacitor
were used in various fields from military application to public area. In recent years, because of
bridging the gap of high energy density (battery, fuel cell) and high power density (conventional
capacitor), the electrochemical supercapacitor have attracted the attention of R&D centers [1].
The research in this area have been focused on the development of electrode materials,
nanostructure design of porous composite electrode and optimization of some desirable
parameters (such as defect chemistry, crystal structure,…) in order to achieve a big progress in

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storage capabilities [2]. In recent year, manganese oxides, characterized by their environmentally
friendly nature and low­cost, abundance, have attracted significant interest as active electrode
materials for electrochemical capacitors. However, these materials exhibit the inherent
disadvantages of low conductivity, low structural stability and flexibility. Composite material
between MnO2 and Carbon and/or Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) could be the best way to improve
electronic conductivity, stable structure and specific capacitance.
Our research works focused on MnO2/Vulcan carbon (VC) (synthesis by chemical reduction) with
various contents of Vulcan Carbon (VC) from 50% to 10% and adding change content of CNT
from 30% to 10%. The morphology and structure of samples are examined by scanning electron
microscopy (SEM), X­ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy. Electrochemical properties
were characterized by cyclic voltammetry (CV) in aqueous 2M NaCl. The carbon addition
improves specific capacitance (SP) as well as the specific surface area (SSA). MnO2 prepared by
chemical reaction exhibited nano structure with mono­dispersed flower­like particles, MnO2/VC
shows the same morphology (nanoflower). And MnO2/VC­CNTs illustrates particle size of about
50­70nm with 5% adding CNTs.
The specific capacitances of the prepared electrodes were determined by cyclic voltammetry
measured in 2 M NaCl at different potential scan rates. With VC, the highest value was reached at
30% carbon content, while the adding CNTs obtained the best SP and SSA, exhibited the good
cyclic performance.

(a) (b) (c)

Fig. 1. SEM images of manganese oxide-based electrodes prepared by chemical reaction (a) MnO2; (b) MnO2/VC
(c) MnO2/VC-CNTs (5% CNTs).
Keywords: supercapacitor, MnO2, specific capacitance, CNTs, Vulcan carbon.
References:
1. J. R.Miller, P. Simon, Science, 321 (2008), 651.
2. W. Wei, X. Cui, W. Chen, D. G. Ivey, Chemical Society Reviews, 40 ( 2011) 1697.

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NONLINEAR CURRENT DENSITY IN COMPOSITIONAL SUPERLATTICES

UNDER CROSSED ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS

Bui Dinh Hoi 1 , Tran Cong Phong 2

1
National University of Civil Engineering; E­mail: [email protected]
2
National Education Union of Viet Nam

ABSTRACT

The DC electrical transport in compositional semiconductor superlattices (CSSLs) subjected

to a crossed electric field and magnetic field, is studied analytically. The scattering by optical
phonons is taken into account at high temperatures and strong magnetic fields. We obtained the
expression for nonlinear current density (NCD) involving external (electric and magnetic) fields
and characteristics parameters of CSSLs. The dependence of NCD on the electric field is
complicated. The analytical result is numerically evaluating and graphed for a specific CSSL of
GaAs/AlGaAs to show clearly the influence of external fields as well as structure of CSSL on the
NCD.

(CODE: KV6-O15)

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISTIC BORON DOPED DIAMOND BY

USING MPE-CVD

Nguyen Van Cao, Kim Tae Gyu

Pusan National University
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes and Diamond are attractive allotropes of carbon due to their
exotic properties and a wide spectrum of potential applications. Diamond with its wide band­gap,
high thermal conductivity, small relative permittivity and high carrier mobility properties is one of
hot topics in many areas of industries. In this paper, we study the formation of Boron doped
Diamond synthesized by Microwave Plasma­enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (MPE­CVD)
at 1000 W power, 30 Torr for 2 hours. Both Silicon and Copper substrates was used for
depositing Diamond. The morphology of Diamond was observed by Atomic Force Microscopy
(AFM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) (Fig. 1. a and b). Raman spectroscopy also was
used to characterize crystal structure of the films. Finally, four­point probe conductivity
measurement was used to investigate electrical property of Boron doped Diamond (Fig. 1. c).

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a) b) c)

Fig. 1. a) and b) show the SEM images of Boron doped Diamond on Cu and Si, respectively. c) exhibits the
electrical diagram of the film on Si substrate.

(CODE: KV6-O16)

SYNTHESIS AND MAGNETIC CHARACTERIZATION OF MONODISPERSE

Fe3O4 NANOPARTICLES

Kristen Stojak2, Ngo Thu Huong1,2, Hariharan Srikanth2, and Manh-Huong Phan2
1
Department of Physics, Hanoi National University, 334 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi, Vietnam.
2
Department of Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33620, USA
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

We report the synthesis, structural and magnetic characterization of uniform spherical

Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The nanoparticles were synthesized by a standard thermal
decomposition method. XRD and TEM revealed the uniformly dispersed nanoparticles of
61nm size. Magnetization measurements indicated that the nanoparticles underwent a
transition from the blocked to superparamagnetic state at a blocking temperature, TB~35 K.
This transition was associated with the increase of effective magnetic anisotropy field (HK)
below the TB, as probed by the radio­frequency transverse susceptibility technique. Using
this technique, the magnetic anisotropy constant was determined to be Ku~21.5x104 erg/cm3
for these nanoparticles.

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SYNTHESIS OF MESOCAGE SILICA AND TIN OXIDIDE NANOCOMPOSITES FOR

GAS SENSOR APPLICATIONS

Nguyen Duc Hoa, Nguyen Van Hieu

International Traning Insitute for Materials Sciecen (ITIMS);
Hanoi Unioversity of Sciecen and Technology (HUST), Hanoi, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Development of high sensitive and selective gas sensors for air quality monitoring is
extremely important because they help people to avoid from being over exposure to hazarous
gases as well as to reduce the environmental pollution. Herein, we introduce the fabrication and
use of mesocages silica and tin oxide nanocomposites for gas sensor applications. The
nanocomposites with various loading yield of tin oxide are successfully prepared via an instant
direct templating method. The specific surface area, textural and geometrical pore structures, and
crystal structure of synthesized nanocomposite are characterized by means of various tools such as
XRD, N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms, FE­SEM, and HRTEM. The gas­sensing properties of
the nanocomposites are investigated to acetone. The nanocomposites showed excellent sensitivity
and selectivity to acetone with fast response time and long­term stability because of the easy gas
molecules penetration and adsortion on the surface of the sensing layers.

Fig. 1. (A) low ange and (B) wide angle XRD patterns, Fig. 2. TEM images of the synthesized mesocage silica
(C) nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherm and (D) and tin oxide nanocomposites
pore size distribution of of synthesized nanocomposites.

Fig. 3. Acetone sensing of the synthesized nanocomposites

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HYDROTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF LARGE-SCALE TUNGSTEN OXIDE NANORODS

FOR NO2 GAS SENSOR APPLICATIONS

Pham Van Tong, Luong Trung Son, Nguyen Duc Hoa*

International Traning Insitute for Materials Sciecen (ITIMS), Hanoi University of Science and Technology
(HUST), Hanoi, VIETNAM, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Attempts to improve the performances and cost effectiveness of gas sensors for
practical applications have led to the development of advanced nanostructured materials,
which enabled the fabrication of highly sensitive and selective sensing devices. This study
introduced the diameter controlled synthesis of scalable and large­quantity nanoporous
tungsten oxide nanorod bundles for highly sensitive NO2 gas sensor applications. The
diameter controlled nanoporous tungsten oxide nanorod bundles were synthesized by a
facile hydrothermal method. The morphologies of the nanorod bundles were controlled by
varying the amount of pluronic P123 surfactant. Gram quantities of the nanoporous
tungsten oxide nanorod bundles were easily obtained and found effective in the
fabrication of scalable gas sensors using a spray technique. Investigation on the gas
sensing properties demonstrated that the nanoporous tungsten oxide nanorod bundles
based gas sensor exhibited a relatively high response due to their small size (~20 nm) and
nanoporous structure, which provided large adsorption sites and accelerated the accession
of the analytic gas molecules. The developed sensor enabled the monitoring of highly
toxic NO2 gas at low concentrations among other contaminants. The response to 5 ppm
NO2 was 126­folds higher than that to 200 ppm NH3. The sensor also exhibited
outstanding stability when operated at 250 °C and no distortion in sensor response was
observed after five measurement cycles.

Fig. 1. SEM images of tungsten oxide Fig. 2. NO2 gas sensing properties of the synthesized tungsten
nanorods fabricated at different conditions. oxide nanorods measured at different temperatures

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LARGE-SCALE SYNTHESIS OF MONOLAYER GRAPHENE BY CHEMICAL VAPOR

DEPOSITION METHOD FOR GAS SENSING APPLICATIONS

Vu Van Quang, Ngo Si Trong, Pham Trung Quan, Trinh Duy Chien, Nguyen Duc Hoa,
Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu
International Traning Insitute for Materials Sciecen (ITIMS);
Hanoi Unioversity of Sciecen and Technology (HUST), Hanoi, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Monolayer of sp2 bonded carbon atoms with honeycomb structure, graphene, attracts large
amount of research efforts worldwide due to its exceptional electronic properties. In this work,
monolayer graphene was synthesized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method on copper substrate
with CH4 and H2 as precursor gases. Large­area of 1x1 cm2 graphene film can be transferred on
arbitrary substrates. Raman mapping indicates that monolayer graphene dominated the transferred films.
Graphene layer was transferred directly on as­deposited Pt electrodes to investigate sensing properties
of monolayer graphene with NO2 and NH3 gases at different working temperatures. Sensing
mechanism can be explained through the electron exchange between high conductive graphene layer
with gases. Fig.1 shows the Pt electrodes coated by graphene layer on top. Raman spectra of graphene
on SiO2 wafer in Fig.2 indicates that monolayer graphene has been formed and transferred successfully
(very weak defect peak D shown). Fig.3 and Fig.4 shows the response of graphene­based sensor to
NH3 and NO2 gases respectively.

Fig.1: Graphene layer transferred on top of Pt Fig.2: Raman spectra of graphene on SiO2
electrodes, for gas sensing measurement of different
electrode distances.

Fig.3: Response of graphene based sensor to NH3 gas at Fig.4: Response of graphene based sensor to NO2 gas
1500C and different gas concentration at 1500C and different gas concentration
Keywords: Monolayer Graphene, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Gas sensors,

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ON-CHIP FABRICATION OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE NO2 GAS SENSOR BASED ON

TUNGSTEN NANOWIRES

Nguyen Hoang Thang, Phung Thi Hong Van, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu
International Training Institute for Materials Sicence, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Highly sensitive NO2 gas sensors were on­chip fabricated by growing WO3 nanowires
directly on electrodes via thermal evaporation method using WO3 powder as source material. The
electrodes were prepared by sputtering Pt electrode layers on tungsten­coated Al2O3 substrate.
The morphology and crystal structure of grown nanowires were characterized by SEM, XRD,
HR­TEM. The WO3 nanowires were found to be single crystal with growing direction of [001].
The sensitivity and selectivity properties of samples towards NO2 among other gases were
investigated. The optimized working temperature of sensor samples was also studied.

(CODE: NMD-P5)

DENSITY-CONTROLLABLE GROWTH OF SnO2 NANOWIRE JUNCTIONS

BRIDGING ACROSS ELECTRODES FOR LOW TEMPERATURE NO2 GAS SENSOR

Ha Minh Tan, Nguyen Duc Hoa, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu
International Training Institute for Materials Science (ITIMS), HUST
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Junction bridging structure of metal oxide nanowires has been proved to improve the in gas
sensing properties. On­chip growth methodology is chosen to fabricate sensor in this work
because it is very simple but effective approach to control nanowire junctions. The SnO2
nanowires were synthesized by thermal chemical vapor deposition at 850 oC from tin powder
source. The density of junctions is controlled by changing the mass of source material. The greater
mass of source material provides the higher density of NWs and junctions. With electrode spacing
of 20 μm, it starts to form nanowire junctions when above 2 mg source material is introduced. Gas
sensing results show a high sensitivity to NO2 gas at investigated concentration from 1 to 10 ppm.
A very interesting achievement is the fabricated sensors can work at very low temperature of
about 100 oC with fast response and recovery times of about 20 s. Otherwise, it shows a highly
selectivity of NO2 gas to others such as CO, ethanol, LPG, NH3. The best sensor response to 1
ppm NO2 was found to be 20 for material source of 4 mg. Junction model was suggested to
explain the best performance of one junction structure.

Keywords: NO2 sensor, junction bridging structure, SnO2 nanowires.

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Figure 1: The structure of the interdigitated electrode array

Figure 2: CVD system, Thermal cycle for fabrication SnO2

(CODE: NMD-P6)

ON-CHIP FABRICATION OF ZnO AND Zn2SnO4 COMPOSITE NANOWIRES

SENSORS WITH HIGH SENSITIVITY TO NO2 GAS

Kieu Van Dam1,2, Phung Thi Hong Van1, Nguyen The Lam2, Nguyen Duc Hoa1, Nguyen Van Hieu1
1
International Training Institute for Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1, Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
2
Hanoi Pedagogical University No2;Nguyen Van Linh Rd, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc
Email : [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The on­chip growth is a reliable method for fabrication of metal oxide nanowires gas sensors.
In this work, ZnO and ZnSnO3 composite nanowires were grown directly on the Pt­interdigitated
electrode via thermal evaporation method and using the powder mixture of ZnO + Sn + C as
source. The content of Sn power was varied from 0% to 10% for the nanowires sensor fabrication.
The gas sensing characteristics were investigated and it revealed that the composite nanowire
sensor fabricated with 5% weight of Sn exhibited the highest response to NO2 gas, and much
higher pure ZnO nanowires sensors. The response to 1 ppm NO2 at 200oC was about 6.2, and the
composite nanowires sensors have good selectivity over various interference gases such as CO,
H2S, NH3, C2H5OH, and H2.

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SYNTHESIS OF SnO2 NANOWIRES BY THERMAL EVAPORATION METHOD AND

THEIR GAS SENSING CHARACTERISTICS

Do Dang Trung, Nguyen Van Hieu

International Training Institute for Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam;

Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

SnO2 nanowires have been synthesized on Au­coated alumium oxides substrate by thermal
evaporation route using Sn powder in ranges of 700 – 8000C. The morphology, structure and
properties of as­grown nanowires have been investigated via X­ray diffraction (XRD),
field­emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy. The
results show that the diameters and lengths of nanowires are about 50 – 100 nm and tens of µm,
respectively. Finally, the gas sensing performance of sensors has been also tested with different
gases.

(CODE: NMD-P8)

A SIMPLE WAY TO UNIFORM AND HIGH-ASPECT-RATIO ZnO NANOWIRES FOR

NO2 SENSORS

Hoang Van Han1,2, Nguyen Van Hieu1, Tran Trung2

1
International Training Institute for Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Hung Yen University of Technology and Education;Dan Tien, Khoai Chau, Hung Yen, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nanostructures ZnO are potential material for optoelectronic and gas­sensing applications.
The syntheses of a large quantity of ZnO nanostructures play an important role for practical
applications for future. Tetrapod­shaped ZnO whiskers and nanowires were synthesized in one
crucible by thermal evaporation of Zn/C mixtures at 11000C in air without any catalyst. The
scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X­ray spectroscopy, and X­ray diffraction
techniques were used to study the morphologies and crystal structures of these tetrapod­shaped
ZnO. The results show that these two types of ZnO tetrapods are grown at different air flow.
Diameter of ZnO is created with a size of about 30nm. Using nanowires as gas sensor sensitivity
and high response to NO2.

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SYNTHESIS OF CuO/ZnO HIERARCHICAL NANOSTRUCTURES FOR GAS

SENSING APPLICATIONS

Nguyen Duc Khoang1,2, Le Duy Duc1, Nguyen Van Duy1, Pham Thanh Huy2, Nguyen Van Hieu1
1
International Training Institute for Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Advanced Institue for Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nanowires and their hierarchical nanostructures are promising materials for gas­sensing
application due to their unique properties. In this work, a simple oxidation route has been
employed for preparation of CuO nanowires under ambient atmosphere and heating temperatures
of 400oC. Subsequently, CuO/ZnO hierarchical nanostructures with CuO backbones and ZnO
branches were prepared by using an additional hydrothermal step to grow ZnO nanorod branches.
The morphology, composition, and microstructure were analyzed by using X­ray diffraction
(XRD) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), Energy­dispersive X­ray
spectroscopy (EDX). The gas­sensing properties of CuO nanowires and CuO/ZnO hierarchical
nanostructures were also investigated.

(CODE: NMD-P10)

SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED H2S RESPONSE OF SnO2 NANOWIRES BY

SURFACE-DECORATED WITH NiO
.
Phung Thi Hong Van , Nguyen Duc Chinh , Le Tien Nhan1, Nguyen Van Duy1, Nguyen Van Hieu1
1 1
1
International Training Institute for Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1, Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

We report an exceptionally enhanced H2S response SnO2 NWs sensors by

surface­functionalized with NiO nanoparticles. The NiO functionalizing increased the gas response
to 10 ppm H2S up to ~ 315­flod. The response (Ra/Rg) value of NiO­decorated SnO2 nanowires
to 10 ppm H2S as high as 1372 that is much higher response to 5 ppm NH3, 200 ppm C2H5OH, 1
ppm NO2, which is in a range of 1.4­2.6. The significant enhancement response to H2S gas was
attributed to the extension depletion layer via the formation of p­n junction

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SYNTHESIS AND INVESTIGATING THE HCl AND SO2 GASES ABSORPTION OF

COPPER-CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES IN PE MATRIX

Duc Duong La, Ninh Duc Ha, Nguyen Thi Hoai Phuong, Tran Van Cuong
Institute of Chemistry and Materials, Union of Science and Production New Technology
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Copper­containing nanoparticles in polyethylene matrix was synthesized by the method of

thermal decomposition of (CH3COO)2Cu.H2O in melting polyethylene. Average dimensions,
chemical compositions, crystalline structure and size distribution of copper­containing
nanoparticles were determined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive
X­ray spectrocopy (EDS), amd X­ray diffraction,respectively. With the sample containing 8 wt%
of copper, the obtained Cu2O and Cu nanopartiles are uniform with average sizes of 10 to 30 nm.
The obtained containing­copper nanoparticles polyethylene adsorb HCl gas up to 4%wt at the
concentration of 13,14 g/l in 2 hours and SO2 gas up to 1.2% wt at the concetration of 10 g/l in 12
hours.

(A) (B)
Figure. (A) TEM image of Cu and Cu2O nanoparticle; (B)X-ray difraction spectrum of 8%wt CuAc in PE matrix

References
1. N. Luigi and C. Gianfranco, Metal­Polymer Nanocomposites, Wiley Interscience (2005).
2. I.D. Kosobudsly, et. al., Inorganic material. 41 (2005) 1172 – 1177.
3. E.M. Natanson and Z.R. Ul’berg, Colloidal Metals and Metal­containing polymers, Kiev.
(1971) 174.
4. K. Mallick, J.M. Witcomb, and M.S. Scurrell, In situ synthesis of copper nanoparticles and
poly(o­toluidine): A metal­polymer composite material, European Polymer Journal. 42
(2006) 670 – 675.

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Ru-DOPED SILICA NANOPARTICLES MODIFIED POLYACRYLONITRILE

NANOFIBER MAT FOR SENSOR APPLICATIONS

Thi Anh Ho, Jun Beom Kim, and Yong Shin Kim*
Graduate School of Bio­Nano Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan 426­791, South Korea
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this presentation, Ru­doped silica nanoparticles were synthesized by using the Stober
method at room temperature, and then were chemically attached onto surface of polyacrylonitrile
(PAN) nanofiber mat. We have studied the formation mechanism of Ru­doped silica nanoparticles
based on the hydrolysis and condensation of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) in an ethanol solution
containing Ru(bpy)32+ and ammonia as a catalyst. The particle size was carefully controlled by the
concentration of reactant chemicals and a reaction time. The formation of Ru­doped silica
nanoparticles was directly confirmed by means of various material characterization methods such as
SEM, TEM, and FT­IR. The average particle size of Ru­doped SiO2 was around 70 nm. The PAN nanofiber
mat was prepared by using the electrospinning method, which was a very useful method for
synthesis of nanofibers. In order to prepared a luminescence­active porous nanofiber mat, the
Ru­doped silica nanoparticles were functionalize by 3­aminoprophyltriethoxysilane (APTES) and then
chemically attached on the surface of electrospun PAN nanofibers. The Ru­doped silica nanoparticles
decorated PAN nanofiber mat was tested and evaluated as a sensing element in the electrochemiluminescence
sensors.

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EFFECT OF THE LENGTH OF VERTICALLY ORIENTATED ZnO NANORODS ON

GAS SENSING PROPERTIES OF A QCM SENSOR
.
Nguyen Van Quy, Le Anh Tuan, Tran Quang Huy, Vu Van Thu and Vu Ngoc Hung
International Training Institute for Materials Science, and Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,
Hanoi University of Science and Technology, National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology
Faculty of Occupational Safety and Health, Trade Union University
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Vertically aligned ZnO nanorods were directly synthesized on a gold electrode of quartz
crystal microbalance (QCM) by a simple low­temperature hydrothermal method for a NH3 gas
sensing application. The length of vertically aligned ZnO nanorods was increased to purpose
enhancement in the gas sensing response of the sensor. The length of ZnO nanorods increased
with an increase in growth time. The growth time of ZnO nanorods was systematically varied in
the range of 1–4 h to examine the effect of the length of the ZnO nanorods on the gas sensing
properties of the fabricated sensors. The gas sensing properties of sensors with different ZnO
nanorods lengths was examined at room temperature for various concentrations of NH3 (50 to 800
ppm) in synthetic air. Enhancement in gas sensing response by increasing the length of ZnO

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nanorods was observed.

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BIO-CHEMICAL SENSORS BASED ON NANO POROUS SILICON MICROCAVITIES

Nguyen Thuy Van1*, Bui Huy1, Ngo Quang Minh1, Do Thuy Chi2, Nguyen The Anh1,
Pham Thanh Son1, Hoang Thi Hong Cam3 and Pham Van Hoi1
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, E­mail: [email protected]
2
University of Technology and Management
3
Thai Nguyen University of Education, Thai Nguyen University

ABSTRACT

We report preliminary results of fabrication and characteristic of bio­chemical sensor based

on nano porous silicon microcavity. The operation of sensors is based on the variation of
refractive index in the nano porous layers due to the interaction with target substances in liquid
state, which results in marked shifts of the device reflection spectra. Besides, a simulation program
based on the Transfer Matrix Method (TMM) was set up to predict the response of sensor to
chemical substances. When immersing the sensor in the different organic solvents, we found the
suitability between the basic simulation characteristics and the experimental results. The
wavelength shifts when exposing sensor to the different gasoline such as A92, E5 and A92 added
15% methanol, which shows that prepared sensors can be used to verify qualitative analysis of
gasoline with high accuracy (±5%).
(CODE: NMD-P15)

PROPERTIES OF TRANSPARENT AND CONDUCTIVE NANOCOMPOSITE THIN

FILM OF MWCNTs AND PEDOT-PSS APPLIED IN OLED

Khanh Nguyen Duy1, Hoai Nam Nguyen Phuong2 and Hien Tong Duy1,3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University, Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc
District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; E­mail: [email protected]
2
University of Engineering and Technology, VNU, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Nanosens Research B.V., Berkelkade 11, NL 7201 JE Zutphen, The Netherlands

ABSTRACT

MWCNTs has the perfect conductivity, PEDOT­PSS is a conductive and transparent

polymer, so that nanocomposite thin film of MWCNTs and PEDOT­PSS will be a conductive and
transparent thin film which is applied very much in electronic and electro­optic devices. MWCNTs
is modified successfully in acid solution to link easily to PEDOT­PSS. The FE­SEM image of
nanocomposite thin film of MWCNTs and PEDOT­PSS at ratio of 0,5% shown photograph of the
thin film with diameter of MWCNTs is about 10 – 30 nm and its length is about 300 – 500 nm.
Electrical and optical properties also investigated, at ratio 0,5% MWCNTs, sheet resistance of thin
film to reach minimum value 36 Ω/□ and transparency is 71% at 600 nm wavelength. Finally, I­V
characteristics of OLEDs is analyzed, simple structured ITO/PVK:MEH­PPV/Al OLED has
working voltage is 3 V but current is only 0,01 mA while structured
ITO/PEDOT­PSS:CNTs/PVK:MEH­PPV/Al OLED improved well with working voltage is 0,8 V
corresponding current is 0,4 mA.

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Keywords: MWCNTs, PEDOT-PSS, thin film, OLED, nanocomposite, conductive polymer.

(CODE: NMD-P16)

INORGANIC-ORGANIC HYBRID LEDS BASED CDSE/ZNS QUANTUM DOTS USING

METAL OXIDE CHARGE TRANSPORT LAYERS

Nguyen Huu Tuan, Nguyen Nang Dinh and Soonil Lee

Division of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Inorganic–organic hybrid light emitting devices (HLEDs) based on CdSe/ZnS quantum dots
(QDs) emitting layers employed NiO and ZnO sol­gel as the p­type and n­type semiconductors,
respectively were fabricated and investigated. Multilayer structures of organic and inorganic
semiconductors were fabricated by the wet chemical processes [1, 2]. We demonstrate that with
the set of materials used in this work, the performance of QD­HLEDs is strongly influenced by
presenting both of NiO and ZnO layers, which play a key role in enhancing the contribution of
chages into QDs. Comparison of the operation characteristics of three types of QD­HLEDs with
alternately multilayered films consisting of NiO and ZnO layers showed that the control and
regulation of charges transport is very important for the improvement of the luminance yield of
our HLEDs. The use of metal oxides as charge transport materials in QD­HLEDs emerge a
promissing research direction in display technologies, thanks to their charge mobility, intrinsic air
stable electrodes and simple solution processability, which could result in low cost manufacturing,
large area and high efficiency LED devices [3, 4]. Fig.1 show the current density and luminance vs.
bias voltage of QD­HLED devices based NiO and ZnO charge transport layers.

Fig. 1. Current density and luminance vs. bias voltage of device 1(ITO/PEDOT:PSS/Poly-TPD/QDs/ZnO/Al),
device 2 (ITO/NiO/Poly-TPD/QDs/ZnO/Al) and device 3 (ITO/NiO/Poly-TPD/QDs/Al) with respect to bias voltage.

References:
1. Benjamin S M, Tich–Lam N, Gerard J W and Paul M (2010) J. Mater. Chem. 20 167
2. Qian L, Zheng Y, Xue J and Holloway P H (2011) Nature Photon. 5 543
3. Cho K S, Lee E K, Joo W J, Jang E, Kim T H, Lee S J, Kwon S J, Han J Y, Kim B K, Choi B L and
Kim J M (2009) Nature Photon. 3 341
4. Jeonghun K, Wan K B, Donggu L, Insun P, Jaehoon L, Myeongjin P, Hyunduck C, Heeje W, Do Y
Y, Kookheon C, Seonghoon L and Changhee L (2012) Nano Lett. 12 2362

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IMPROVED PERFORMANCES IN LIGHT EMITTING DIODES BASED ON A

SEMICONDUCTOR TiO2 NANO CLUSTER BUFFER LAYER

Phuong Hoai Nam Nguyen, Nang Dinh Nguyen

Faculty of Engineering Physics & Nanotechnology, UET,VNU; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The ultra thin films of semiconducting layer TiO2 nano cluster were prepared by
spin­coating. The morphology of the membrances was investigated by Field Emission Scanning
Electron Microscopy (FE­SEM) and the absorption spectra of the semiconducting layer TiO2
nano cluster were also studies. The current­voltage (I­V) characteristics of the devices based on
the blended conducting polymer systems are improved by inserting a semiconducting layer TiO2
nano cluster into the emissive poly[9­vinylcarbarzole] (PVK)/
poly[2­methoxy­5­(2­ethylhexyloxy)­ 1,4­phenylenevinylene] (MEH­PPV) and Al cathode.

(CODE: NMD-P18)

PRINTED Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 SOLAR CELLS USING NANOPARTICLES

Nguyen Duy Cuong, Keiji Tanimoto and Seigo Ito

University of Hyogo
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTS) nanoparticles were synthesized by hot­injection method.

Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 solar cells were fabricated by printing method using CZTS nanoparticle ink. At
this conference, we would like to show the effect of annealing conditions such as ambient,
temperature and annealing time on the structural, optical, and photovoltaic properties of CZTS
solar cells. CZTS solar cells annealed under H2S gas ambient show a low short­circuit
photocurrent density, high open­circuit voltage and low efficiency. The best cells were obtained at
the samples selenized under nitrogen ambient. the parameters of the best cells are short­circuit
photocurrent density of 26.2 mA/cm2, open­circuit voltage of 0.395 V, fill factor of 0.48, and
conversion efficiency of 4.94%.

Figure 1: Surface morphology of CZTS films after Figure 2: Photocurrent density-voltage curve of the best
selenization. cell

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EFFECT OF SOLUTION-PROCESSED NIO ANODE INTERFACIAL LAYERS ON

PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY OF PBS QDS-BASED SOLAR CELLS

Nguyen Duc Cuong, Soonil Lee

Division of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, 443­749, Suwon, Republic of Korea
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) have shown emerging application in the third generation
photovoltaics [1]. Here we demonstrate quantum dot­based hybrid solar cells that use PbS
quantum dots as an absorbing material in the infrared portion of the sun’s spectrum.
Solution­processed NiO thinfilm have been successfully applied as hole­extraction layer (HEL) in
organic bulk heterojunction (BHJ) solar cells, that improved performance and lifetime relative to
the conventional PEDOT:PSS [2]. In our study, the Schottky devices with structure of
ITO/NiO/PbS/LiF/Al exhibit AM.1.5G power efficiencies in excess of 2.5%, which have been
found by adjusting the thicknesses of NiO and PbS layers. By replacing LiF with n­type metal
oxide materials, such as ZnO or TiO2, the efficiency and stability of devices will be much improved,
as shown in [3].

Fig. 1. Energy band diagram of Schottky quantum dot solar cells (QDSCs).

References:
1. ACS Nano, 2011, 5, 8506–8514.
2. Organic Electronics, 2010, 11, 1414­1418.
3. Adv. Mater. 2010, 22, 3704­3707.

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SIZE-DEPENDENT LIGHT-SCATTERING ENHANCEMENT OF TiO2 HOLLOW

SPHERES IN DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL APPLICATION

Ya-Chen Chang,1 Min-Chiao Tsai,1,3 Min-Han Yang,1 Hsin-Tien Chiu,2 Chi-Young Lee1*
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan;
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
3
Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Highly uniform­sized and mono­dispersed titanium dioxide hollow spheres were synthesized by
a controlled hydrolysis of titanium tetraisopropoxide(TTIP) and subsequent hydrothermal treatment. By
adjusting the ratio of TTIP to water in the reaction, we successfully prepared different sized hollow
spheres from 400 nm to 800 nm. Due to the particular light scattering ability of the hollow structure, it
was used as the working electrodes of dye­sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) for efficient utilization of
solar light, and the size dependent light scattering effects of those hollow spheres were systematically
investigated. The conversion efficiency of the photoelectrode consisting of TiO2 hollow sphere could
reach as high as 4.5% to 6% compared to crushed hollow spheres (3.5%), which is 70% enhancement
in maximum. the enhancement could be attributed to the effective harvest of photoelectron by the
hollow structure having unique diameters that could trap light in the holes. According to these results,
the titanium dioxide hollow sphere is a promising candidate to be a DSSC electrode material.

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SURFACE MODIFIED TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL

Ting-Ting Chen1, Yen-Pai Chen1, Tsung-Ying Ke1, Yi-Jen Hunag1,

Hsin- Tien Chiu2, Chi-Young Lee1*
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, ROC
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In low­cost dye­sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), the photoconversion efficiency is mainly limited
by electron transfer processes: (1) electron transportation through the dye­sensitized TiO2 films and (2)
dye regeneration. The excess positive surface charge of TiO2 results in increasing local concentration of
I­, which leads to significantly improved I­ reduction. Furthermore, cation transfer followed by dye
regeneration at the TiO2/dye/electrolyte interface may be accelerated by this excess positive surface
charge. Here, acid­treatment was used to increase the excess positive surface charge of anatase TiO2
nanoparticles. The modified titanium dioxide provided remarkably improved photoconversion
performance. Additionally, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy found smaller charge­transfer
resistance at the acid­treated TiO2/dye/electrolyte interface. Modulation of the interactions between
TiO2 and ions in redox electrolyte can be a novel way of optimizing electron transfer.

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MODIFICATION OF TIO2 NANOROD WITH HIGH SPECIFIC

SURFACE AREA FROM P25 FOR DYE SOLAR CELL

Le Van Nghiem1, Vo Thanh Long1, Nguyen Thai Hoang2, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa1,2
1
VNU­HCM Key Lab, Applied Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science, VNU­HCM
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Photoanode of the dye solar cells (DSCs) was fabricated by mixture paste of anatase TiO2
and TiO2 nanorods. The anatase TiO2 was synthesized by the sol­gel method combined with
two­step hydrothermal method, the TiO2 nanorods was modified from P25 by two­step
hydrothermal process. Their physical properties were analyzed by X­ray (XRD), scanning electron
microscope (SEM) and nitrogen adsorption. The effects of various TiO2 nanorod content in
photoanode (0 to 20 wt%) on the performance of DSCs were also investigated. Characterization
of DSCs were determinated by photocurrent­voltage, open­circuit voltage decay and
electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements. The results show the length and
specific surface area (SSA) of TiO2 nanorods was 400 – 600 nm and 273.6 m2/g, respectively. It
was worth mentioning that the SSA of TiO2 nanorods was 1.5 times higher than that of anatase
TiO2 (172.8 m2/g). DSCs with 5 wt% modified P25 showed the highest power efficiency. In
addition, the energy conversion efficiency of DSC coated modified P25 as a scattering layer was
similar with DSC coated commercial RO layer.
Keywords: Dye solar cell (DSC), TiO2 nanorod, high surface area, power efficiency,
light-scattering layer.

a b c
c

Figure. SEM images of TiO2 nanorod modified from P25. a) magnitude of 20.000 times , b) magnitude of 12.000
times and c) The I-V curves of DSC (0.28 cm2) with bare modified P25 (--), 5 wt% (--), 10 wt% (--) and 20
wt% (--) TiO2 nanorod, respectively
Reference
1. Ke F, Wei Z, Tianyou P, Juannian C, Fan Y 2011
2. Seigo I, et.al., Thin Solid Films. 516 (2008) 4613–4619.
3. Peter L M, et.al., The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters 2 (2011)1861­1867.
4. Meng S, et. al., The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 115 9276­9282.
5. Hosseinnia A, et.al., Powder Technology 190 (2009) 390­392.

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NUCLEATION-CONTROLLED SYNTHESIS OF UNIFORM Cu2O NANOCUBES FOR

HIGH PERFORMANCE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

I-Chun Chang1, Po-Chin Chen1, Min-Chiao Tsai1, Ting-Ting Chen1,

Min-Han Yang1, Hsin-Tien Chiu2, and Chi-Young Lee1
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O. C.
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Uniform Cu2O nanocubes with various sizes were synthesized by reducing Cu(OH)2 using
ascorbic acid in the presence of various amounts of sodium citrate. The lengths of the edges of the
Cu2O nanocubes were in range of 30~80 nm. More sodium citrate in the reaction solution yielded
larger Cu2O nanocubes. The mass of Cu2O nanocubes that were formed in each batch reached 75
mg, strongly suggesting that the method can be easily scaled up. A sample with an edge length of
approximately 80 nm was used as an anode in lithium ion batteries and had a high reversible
discharge capacity (236 mA h g−1) at a high discharge­charge rate (1 C) after 50 cycles when
EC/DEC/DMC was used as the electrolyte.
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ELECTROCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATIONS OF Pt-Ru/C/CNTs ELECTRODES

FOR DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELL (DMFC)

Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan, Nguyen Manh Tuan, Nguyen Thanh Hoang, Nguyen Tan Day,
Nguyen Ngoc Phuong, Tran Van Man, Dang Long Quan
Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Physics (VAST)
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Electrochemical properties of the electrodes Pt/CNTs and Pt­Ru/CNTs in the environment

of methanol (MeOH) and ethanol (EtOH) was acidified and studied. The nanoparticles of Pt­Ru
metal is manufactured by co­precipitation using H2PtCl6 and RuCl3 solution, then examine the
structure by means of X­ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The
cyclic voltammetry (CV), to determine quantitative information about the oxidation of MeOH and
EtOH on electrodes was presented, the diffusion coefficient D of H+ in solution translated to the
surface of electrode or vice versa from the surface of electrode out of solution and electrical
impedance of electrodes in solutions in the voltages corresponding with the oxidation and
oxidation reduction peaks. The cyclic voltammetry (CV) in the potential range of 0.1V – 1.2V (vs
Ag/AgCl) showed that Pt­Ru/CNTs composite electrodes worked more effectively than Pt/CNTs
electrodes, Pt­Ru/CNTs composite electrodes show higher performance than Pt­Ru/C and the
MeOH is more favorable fuel than EtOH for the oxidation upon both Pt/CNTs and Pt­Ru/CNTs.
The mechanism of oxidation of MeOH and EtOH was reversible and oxidation occurs not
completely.

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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MULTIWALL CARBON NANOTUBES (MWNTS)

DISPERSION TOWARDS THE APPLICATION IN COMPOSITE THIN FILM

Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet 1, Cao Duy Vinh 1, Luu Tuan Anh 2, Le Van Thang 1,2
1
Key Laboratory of Materials Technology, 2Faculty of Materials Technology­University of
Technology­Vietnam National University of HoChiMinh City.

ABSTRACT

Dispersion stability of carbon nanotubes in water and organic solvents is a challenging task
for their utilization in nanoscale devices. In this article, we study the two approaches towards
addressing dispersion of multiwalled nanotubes (MWNTs) in aqueous solution. One approach is
the use of surfactants selected on the basis that they interact with CNT chemical groups (physical
treatment). The second approach is the functionalization through covalent bonding of CNTs with
–COOH groups created from strong mixture of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3)
(chemical treatment). The two methods are evaluated to determine whether covalent
functionalization is more beneficial than the use of surfactants. Based on the achieved results, we
can choose the most appropriate and simplest process. In addition, the application process
synthesized the MWNTs/PVA composite thin film was discussed in order to evaluate the effect of
MWNTs’ dispersion to the electrical properties of PVA thin film. Various modern techniques are
performed in this study such as SEM, TEM, UV­Vis, FTIR,…

Keywords: MWNTs, Dispersion, Surfactant, Functionalization, Composite.

(CODE: NMD-P26)

SYNTHESIS OF MULTI-LAYER GRAPHENE FILMS ON COPPER TAPE BY

ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION METHOD

Nguyen Van Tu, Le Huu Doan, Nguyen Van Chuc, Ngo Thi Thanh Tam,
Le Dinh Quang, Nguyen Xuan Nghia, Phan Hong Khoi, and Phan Ngoc Minh
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Graphene films were successfully synthesized by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor

deposition (APCVD) method. Methane (CH4) gas and copper tapes were used as a carbon source
and a catalyst, respectively. The CVD temperature and time were in the range of 800÷1000oC and
5÷45 min., respectively. The role of the CVD temperature and time on the growth of graphene
films was investigated in detail via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman spectroscopy
techniques. The results of SEM images and Raman spectra show that the quality of the graphene
films was improved with increasing of CVD temperature due to the increasing of catalytic activity.

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A METHOD TO OBTAIN HOMOGENEOUSLY DISPERSED CARBON NANOTUBES IN

ALUMINUM POWDERS FOR PREPARING Al/CNTs NANOCOMPOSITE

Pham Van Trinh, Nguyen Van An, Le Danh Chung, Bui Hung Thang, Nguyen Van Chuc,
Nguyen Van Luan, Doan Dinh Phuong, Phan Ngoc Minh
Institute of Materials Science (IMS), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Str., Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam; E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Most of researches on metallic matrix – carbon nanotubes (CNTs) composites

(MMCs-CNTs) show that uniform dispersion of CNTs has been the most significant challenge in
the field of CNTs-reinforced composites. A novel polyester binder-assisted mixing method has
been used by many research groups in the word for achieving the good uniform dispersion of
CNTs [1, 2]. In this research, we present an approach to obtain homogeneously dispersed CNTs
in aluminum (Al) powder for preparing Al/CNTs nanocomposite using Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
as polyester binder-assisted. Surface of Al powders was modified by a hydrophilic membrane
based on PVA as shown in Fig 1(a). PVA membrance not only has good dispersive ability in
water but also has strong bonding interacttion with the –COOH functionalized CNTs by hydrogen
link. By mixing with a CNT aqueous suspension, the PVA-modified Al (Al@PVA) powder
showed that the adsorptively uniform ability of CNTs is better than the case of using the untreated
Al powder. The distribution quality of CNTs in Al matrix nanocomposites was qualified based on
image analysis technique. The morphologies, structures and mechanical properties of the Al/CNTs
nanocomposites were also investigated in detail by SEM, EDX, X-Ray, as well as mechanical
measurement methods, and shown that the introduction of CNTs in the Al matrix resulted in a
decrease of the density of composite whereas the hardness of composite increased by about 13%
at the best reinforced condition of 0.4 % (.wt) CNTs.

CNTs
N
(c)

Fig 1. Schematic of the CNT adsorption mechanism on the Fig 2. SEM images of Al/CNTs nano-
Al@PVA surface: (a) PVA membrane formation; (b) CNT composite powder with homogeneously
adsorption; (c) CNTs are homogeneously implanted on surface dispersed CNTs
of individual Al particle[1]

Key words: Carbon nanotubes, polyester binder-assisted, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Al/CNTs nanocomposite
Reference
1. L. Jiang, et al./ Carbon 49 (2011) 1965– 1971
2. J. Liao, M.-J. Tan / Powder Technology 208 (2011) 42 – 48

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A STUDY ON THERMAL DISSIPATION FOR HIGH POWER ELECTRONIC

DEVICES USING CARBON NANOTUBE LIQUID

Bui Hung Thang, Pham Van Trinh, Nguyen Van Chuc, Ngo Quang Minh
Phan Hong Khoi and Phan Ngoc Minh
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this work, we present both numerical and measurement results on thermal dissipation for
computer processors and high brightness light emitting diode (HB­LED) devices using carbon
nanotube (CNT) liquid. CNT liquid made of COOH functionalized CNTs (CNTs­COOH) dispersed in
distilled water with concentration in the range between 0.2 to 1.2 gram/liter, some surfactants and
ultrasonic fabrication method were used. Our measurements on thermal dissipation for computer
processors have confirmed the numerical model. We apply proposed numerical model to study the
thermal dissipation for HB­LED devices.

Fig 1. (a) Scheme of liquid cooling system for computer processors using CNT liquid and (b)
Measured temperatures of the computer processors as a function of working time.
CNT liquid is used in liquid cooling system (Fig. 1a) to increase thermal dissipation efficiency
for computer processors. The measurement results are shown in Fig. 1b. By using CNT liquid with
concentration of 1 gram/liter, the CPU’s temperature decreases 17°C and 7°C compared with the fan
cooling system and the distilled water, respectively. Based on the proposed thermal dissipation model
for computer processors, we perform the simulation to estimate the thermal dissipation efficiency for
HB­LED devices using CNT liquid. In our simulation, 5W chip LED is placed on copper substrate.
CNT liquid is filled inside the copper tube which places between LED’s substrate and outside substrate.
The simulation results shown that using CNT liquid with concentration of 1% vol. CNTs, LED’s
temperature decreases 8oC compared with not using CNT liquid. The numerical and experiment results
have confirmed the advantage of CNTs in the thermal dissipation system for the computer processors,
HB­LED devices and other high power electronic devices.
References:
1. S. Berver, et. al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 84, 4613 (2000).
2. Da Jiang Yang, et al., Phys. Rev. B 66, 165440 (2002).
3. Narendra Singha, et. al., Heat Trans. Eng. 33, 821 (2012).
4. H. Xie et. al., J. Chem. Eng. Data, 56, 1030 (2011).

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CACBON NANOTUBES MATERIALS AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO GUARANTEE

THE SAFETY OF THE EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

Hoang Anh Son1, Nguyen Hong Nhung1, Bui Hung Thang1, Tran Anh Tuan1,
Duong Van Anh2, Nguyen Van Binh2
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
2
Ministry of Public Security
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Multi­walled carbon nanotube (MWCNTs) filled epoxy composites and

polymethylmetacrylate coatings with high MWCNTs contents were prepared by grinding in a
planetary ball mill. Electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness, electromagnetic
absorption and reflection properties of the materials were investigated according to 41 TQSB 71:
2004 standard (Vietnamese standard) by a network analyzer (HP E8363B). On the other hand,
testing these materials in compliance with TCVN 3718­2:2007 standard revealed that the model is
more near to practical applications. Generally, at MWCNTs loadings higher than 20% (wt),
epoxy/MWCNTs composites and PMMA/MWCNTs coatings exhibited the capability of shielding
from more than 99% electromagnetic radiation at the 100 MHz – 14 GHz frequency range
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REALIZATION OF STABLE AND HOMOGENOUS CARBON NANOTUBES

DISPERSION AS INK FOR RFID APPLICATIONS

M. Nicolas Bougot1, Dung My Thi Dang2 and Chien Mau Dang2

1
Student in Master Degree in Eco Conception of Polymers and Composites Materials,
University of South Brittany, Lorient, France.
2
Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT), Vietnam National University ­ Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6,
Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The uses of carbon nanotubes (CNT) in RFID applications offer a very large panel of
possibilities to exploit the incredible properties of CNT. However, due to their entanglement state,
their size and the different interacting forces between the nanotubes bundles present at nanometric
scale, the carbon nanotubes debundling is very hard to achieve, requiring specific equipment and
chemicals. Our purpose was to reduce as small as possible the carbon nanotubes bundles, in order
to realize ink to print on a RFID antenna. The size of the head printer nozzles required very small
particles, about few micrometers, in order to be able to print it on the sensitive position of antenna.
To reduce the size of the bundles and stabilize the solution, we combined ultrasonic horn with
ultrasonic bath as mechanical stress for CNT dispersion, and some chemicals as surfactant
(Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate), solvent (1­methy­2­pyrrolidon), or chitosan were used to meet our
requirements.
Keywords: CNT, Dispersion, ultrasonication, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, chitosan.

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STUDY ON SURFACE MODIFICATION AND FUNCTIONALIZATION OF CARBON

NANOTUBE WITH SOME ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

Le Van Thu1, Ngo Cao Long1, Le Quoc Trung1,

Ngo Trinh Tung2, Nguyen Duc Nghia2, Vu Minh Thanh3
1
Institute of Chemistry­Biology and Professional Documents, Department of Technical Logistics, Ministry
of Public Security;100 Chien Thang, Ha Dong, Ha Noi, Viet Nam; Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Chemistry, VAST;18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
3
Institute of Material Chemistry, MAST, 17 Hoang Sam Street, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

ABSTRACT

In this work, the surface modification and fuctionalization of carbon nanotube (CNT) were
investigated. CNT were firstly treated by acids mixture of H2SO4/HNO3 to introduce the
carboxylic acid group onto the surface of CNT. These carboxylic group were used as reaction
precursor in the fuctionalization. Two fuctional group ­ dodecylamine (DDA) and 3­aminopropyl
triethoxysilane (3­APTES)­ were successfully covalently attached to CNT. The fuctionalized CNT
were charaterized by FTIR, Raman, DSC/TGA and TEM methods. The CNT attached to the
organofuctional moieties have greater versatility for further utilization in different application
fields such as biology, nanocomposites, solar energy etc.

(CODE: NMD-P32)

EVALUATE HIGH POWER WHITE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE UNDER DIFFERENT

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Thanh Tran Quoc, Francois Berrezai , Lin Nguyen Xu , Nhien Nguyen Thi Ngoc,
Khoa Phan Thanh Nhat, Chien Dang Mau
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University
Community 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

LED lifetime is one of the important parameters of LED products. In this work, various
parameters including changes of lumen maintenance, forward voltage and reverse current were
used to track the degradation of high power LED lifetime. In detail, a lumen drop of 30 % from
the initial lumen, 200 mV shift of forward voltage and 10 µA increase of reverse current were
used as criteria of LED death. LEDs were operated under different temperature to evaluate the
effect of these working conditions to the hastened degradation of LED.

Keywords: Light Emitting Diode, lumen maintenance, LED lifetime

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POROUS CARBON MANUFACTURED FROM RICE STRAW AND

ITS PROPERTIES

Khanh Nguyen Duy, Hien Tong Duy, Ha Ho Thanh,

Tuyen Le Thi Phuong and Dam Duy Le
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University, Community 6,
Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Porous carbon is manufactured from rice straw; its properties are also investigated. SEM
image showed photograph of porous carbon with tiny pores and its shape as such as beehive. Pore
size distribution, BET surface area is determined by N2 adsorption experiment, the results showed
that surface area of porous carbon from 800 m2/g to 1200 m2/g and diameter of pores from 5nm
to 10 nm. Adsorption capacity of porous carbon is determined by adsorption Methylene Blue, the
result showed its adsorption capacity is 2100 mg/g. The porous carbon is mainly applied in
environment such as filtering water, air, deodorant, furthermore it can be applied in capacitors,
medical devices.

Keywords: porous carbon, pore size, surface area, BET, adsorption

(CODE: NMD-P34)

FABRICATION OF SiC/ TiO2 BLEND FILM TO BE USED IN HYDROGEN

GENERATION BY WATER SPLITTING

Hoa D. T., Tai L.N., Khien N.V., Chien N.V., Huy L.Q., Lam L.V., and Hong L.V
Institute of Materials Science, VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

A blend film of SiC and TiO2 has been investigated in order to modify the band structure of
TiO2 to be used in hydrogen generation by water splitting with the assumption of band overlap.
The blend film was fabricated by laser pulse deposition combined with thermal treatment. The
modification of band structure was proved through the UV­Vis spectra of the blend films. With
the absorption over the visible range, up to 800nm, this blend film is a promising material to used
in photocatalyst, hydrogen generation and ennergy conversion. Especially, this study suggests a
new method to modify semiconductor materials by incorporation of band structures.

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STUDY THE HYDROPHOBIC / HYDROPHYLIC PROPERTIES OF THE

NANO- TiO2 BASED PHOTOCATALYTIC MATERIALS BY
AUTOMATIC OPTOMETRY METHOD

Le Van Truyen, Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Tran Thi Duc,

Nguyen Trong Tinh, Le Thi Thu Huong
Institute of applied physics and Scientific instruments, Vietnam academy of science and technology
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Wetting phenomenon has been studied extensively and has practical applications in many
fields, especially to study the Hydrophobic / Hydrophilic properties. Recently, many studies have
showed that these properties can be controlled by using nano TiO2 based materials under the
Photocatalytic effects. In the classical studies the Wetting angle (contact angel) is indirectly
characterized by Wilhelmy method that is very complicated, slow and difficult to conduct the
measurements. Manual Optometry methods were invented decades ago and overcame these
difficulties, but there are still some limitations such as slow and not very high repeatability.
Recently the automatic Optometry method is developed, and this is a significant improvement,
allowing the study of wetting become more favorable, especially in the study of the Hydrophobic/
Hydrophilic chemical and physical properties of nano materials.

In this report we present the design of fully automatic optometry equipment developed by
our laboratory and the application of this equipment to study the wetting nature of materials.
Subject of Nano materials under research is Nano­TiO2 and modified materials based on
Nano­TiO2. The report presents the influence of particle size and technological conditions to
wetting property. In addition, the influent of Photocatalytic level to wetting property is studied by
the measuring the dependency of wetting angle on the UV light intensity and exposing time. The
wetting property of modified materials based on Nano­TiO2 also is measured and analyzed in this
report.

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FABRICATION OF HIGHLY SELF-ALIGNED TiO2 NANOTUBE ARRAYS FOR

THE PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS

Tai L.N, N.V. Chien, Hoa D.T., Manh D.H., Lam V.D., and Hong L.V.
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The highly self­aligned TiO2 nanotube arrays were fabricated by using electrochemical
anodization in an organic electrolyte containing NH4F at room temperature. The influences of
NH4F content as well as of the anodization voltage on the formation and quanlity of TiO2
nanotube arrays were observed by mean of FESEM images. It was found that the average
diameter of the TiO2 nanotube depends on anodization voltage and varied from 20­120nm when
the potential changed from 10 to 60V. The obtained results of X­ray diffraction, optical
absorption in the UV­Vis bands confirmed that the anatse phase of TiO2 was created in the
as­anodized TiO2 nanotubes and successfully crystallized by annealing at 450 oC. Based on the
Uvi­vis absorption spectra the band gap was approximately estimated about 2.96 eV for the
as­anodized nanotubes and 3.06 eV for the annealed nanotubes. Upon the given X­ray diffraction
patterns the nanocrystal size was evaluated about 8.5nm and 12nm for the as­anodized and
annealed nanotubes, respectively. It is in the range of the wall­thicknees of the nanotubes
estimated by means of FESEM images. The fabricated TiO2 nanotube array opened a possibility of
its applications in solar cells and hydrogen generation by water splliting.

Keywords: TiO2 nanotube array, electrochemical anodization, SEM, X-ray.

(CODE: NMD-P37)

STUDY ON FABRICATION OF CARBON, NITROGEN DOPED TiO2 POWDER WITH

BAND GAP IN THE VISIBLE LIGHT REGION

Ngo Thi Hong Le, Vu Dinh Lam, Trinh Xuan Anh, Nguyen Minh Hong,
Nguyen Van Khien, Pham Thi Trang, Le Van Hong
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this research, carbon, nitrogen doped TiO2 were fabricated by hydrothermal method.
X­ray diffraction patterns and SEM pictures show that all the obtained samples are of TiO2
anatase single phase with particle size of about 20 nm. UV­VIS spectra found that the dopants
cause a significant red shift of the absorption edge. A broad photoluminescence (400­900 nm) was
detected at room temperature in the C­TiO2, N­TiO2 powders, which may be related with
transitions between the impurity induced states in the band gap of TiO2.

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STUDY ON FABRICATION AND PROPERTIES OF TiO2: Au FILMS

Ngo Thi Hong Le, Vu Dinh Lam, Dao Khac An

Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this research, TiO2:Au electrode films were investigated. The TiO2 films were fabricated
by sol gel method. X­ray diffraction patterns show that the best sintering temperature of nano
TiO2 thin film is 450oC, at which TiO2 anatase phase in the best formed and the small particle size
(20 nm) can be obtained. Ultraviolet visible absorption spectra reveal that the TiO2 electrode
adsorbed on has the best optical absorption from 400 nm to 700 nm.

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A STUDY ON PLASMONIC ABSORPTION ENHANCEMENT IN Au:TiO2

NANOCOMPOSITE

Thi Hong Cam Hoang1, Thanh Son Pham2, The Anh Nguyen2, Thuy Van Nguyen2,
Van Hieu Nguyen2, Thu Trang Hoang2, Quang Minh Ngo2, and Van Hoi Pham2
1
University of Technology of Management, Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

We present both theoretical calculations and experimental results on the plasmonic light
absorption enhancement in Au:TiO2 nanocomposite. A procedure for optimal design of Au:TiO2
nanocompostite and its synthesis is presented. Our measurements have also confirmed the
theoretical model. The above consideration suggests that proposed Au:TiO2 nanocomposite
structure can function as a promising application for various devices including solar cells,
photocatalysts, biosensors, and reactors .

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BOTTOM ELECTRODE CONTROLLED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTION AND

RESISTANCE SWITCHING IN AMORPHOUS TiO2 THIN FILMS

Kim Ngoc Pham, Trung Do Nguyen, Thi Kieu Hanh Ta, Duy Phong Pham,
Van Hieu Le, Bach Thang Phan
Faculty of Materials Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, University of Science,
Vietnam National University, HoChiMinh, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This study examined the role of bottom electrode (ITO, FTO, PT and Ti) on electrical
conduction and resistance switching of amorphous TiO2 thin films in the Ag/a­TiO2/Bottom
electrode device. All those devices have an asymmetric I­V characteristics and bipolar resistance
switching. The switching voltage between on state and off state (VSET and VRESET) strongly
depends on the bottom electrode materials. The electrical conduction of the LRS in both the
negative and positive biases follows Ohmic conduction. The mixed space­charge­limited and
Schottky conductions are responsible for dominant electrical conduction of the off state in the
negative bias. The difference in electrical conduction of those devices was observed in the positive
bias: Interface­limited Schottky emission conduction for ITO and FTO devices, Bulk­limited
Poole­Frenkel conduction for Pt device and space­charge­limited conduction for Ti device. The
various electrical conductions from different bottom electrode devices can be explained through
the work function and also reaction between an electrode and the a­TiO2 thin film.
Keywords: Resistance switching, electrical conduction, amorphous TiO2 thin film, switching
voltage

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TITANIUM NANOTUBES FABRICATED BY ELECTROCHEMICAL METHOD

Nguyen Thu Loan, Ung Thi Dieu Thuy, Nguyen Quang Huy,
Nguyen Thi Hiep, Nguyen Quang Liem
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18, Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This report presents the results on the electrochemical fabrication of highly ordered titanium
metallic nanotube (TNT) arrays. The electrolyte was composed of ethylene glycol (EG),
ammonium fluoride (NH4F), and water. The morphology of the as­formed TNTs was considerably
affected by changing the anodization parameters such as time, applied voltage, and the NH4F
content in the electrolyte. With increasing the anodizing time from 1 h to 5 h, the diameter of each
TNT was increased from about 30 nm to 60 nm and their density decreased from 496 tubes/m2
to 403 tubes/m2. In addition, the thickness of TNT’s wall was increased with increasing the

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percentage of NH4F in the electrolyte. Figure 1 shows the scanning electron microscope (SEM)
images of a typical TNT sample fabricated at at 20 V for 5 h in EG containing 0.3 wt% NH4F + 2
vol% H2O. After annealing at 400 oC for 1 h in open air, the TNT arrays transformed into the TiO2
anatase phase as determined by Raman scattering spectroscopy.

a) b)

Fig. 1: SEM images of the Ti nanotube arrays fabricated by anodization at 20 V for 5 h in ethylene glycol
containing 0.3 wt% NH4F + 2 vol% H2O: (a) top view and (b) side view. Note the scale in 2 images is different.

(CODE: NMD-P42)

FABRICATION AND APPLICATIONS CAPACITY OF ZnO NANORODS

FOR PHOTODETECTORS

Ngo Thanh Dung, Nguyen Mau Cu, Nguyen Quang Chinh, Le Trong Lu,Tran Dac Hai
Ngo Ba Thanh, Chu Thanh Giao, Vu Quoc Thai
Institute for Tropical Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The ZnO nanorods were succsessful fabricated by seeding growth method using ZnO seeds
with different size. By increasing the size of ZnO seed (via varying the annealed temperature),
diameter and length of the ZnO rods have been varying 35÷60 nm and 5÷6,5 m, respectively.
The prepared samples have been characterized by SEM, XRD, and PL measurements. In addition,
the electrical property (volt­ampere and photoconductivity characterization) of the sample was
also studied by measuring photo­resistance under different illumination intensity at a wave length
of 350 nm.

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FABRICATION OF ALIGNED SILICON NANOWIRE ARRAYS VIA

METAL-ASSISTED ELECTROCHEMICAL ETCHING

Luong Truc Quynh Ngan, Cao Tuan Anh and Dao Tran Cao
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

One commonly used method for the fabrication of vertical aligned silicon nanowire (SiNW)
arrays is the metal­assisted chemical etching (MACE) method. Recently, some authors have
modified MACE into MAECE, with chemical etching is replaced by electrochemical etching. In
this report, we present the fabrication of vertical aligned SiNW arrays by MAECE. The results
showed that silicon nanowires are oriented perpendicular to the (100) plane of silicon substrate
and distributed uniformly over large area with the diameter in the region of 100­200 nm and the
length in the region of 2­5 m. The morphology of aligned SiNW arrays depends on AgNO3
concentration.

(CODE: NMD-P44)

LOW CONCENTRATION ORGANIC MOLECULE DETECTION VIA SURFACE

ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY EFFECT USING AG NANOPARTICLES
COATED SILICON NANOWIRE ARRAYS

Luong Truc Quynh Ngan, Dao Tran Cao, and Cao Tuan Anh
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this report, we present the initial results of the use of Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) coated
silicon nanowire (SiNWs) arrays for detection of organic molecules using the surface­enhanced
raman spectroscopy (SERS) effect. The SiNW arrays were prepared by metal­assisted chemical
etching (MACE) and the AgNPs were deposited on the SiNW arays through immersion of SiNW
arrays in the HF/AgNO3 solution. Specifically, results showed that very low concentration (about
10­5 – 10­4 molL­1) of malachite green (a toxic chemical, which is often used illegally in Vietnam to
make food becomes green colored) sprayed on the surface of the AgNPs­coated SiNW arrays can
be detected.

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STUDY TO CONTROL THE MORPHOLOGY OF THE POROUS LAYER

FABRICATED BY ELECTROCHEMICAL ETCHING ON THE
AMORPHOUS SiC THIN FILMS

Dao Tran Cao, Cao Tuan Anh and Luong Truc Quynh Ngan
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Due to the inertness of the amorphous silicon carbide (aSiC) thin film to the chemical impact,
creating a porous layer with desired morphology on the aSiC thin film is a very difficult task. To
overcome this difficulty we have anodically etched aSiC in the HF/TX100/H2O solution, with
TX100 is Triton X­100 surfactant. The systematic study has shown that different morphologies of
the porous aSiC layer can be obtained by changing the concentration of HF and/or TX100 in the
solution. By doing as mentioned above, we have obtained the ridged porous structure, the porous
layer with the holes down from the surfacs and porous columnar structure. These porous
structures are very useful when aSiC porous layer is used in different kinds of sensors.

(CODE: MMD-P46)

TRANSITION FROM THE POROUS Si STRUCTURE TO THE MOSAIC SiO2

STRUCTURE WITH INCREASING CURRENT DENSITY IN THE METAL-ASSISTED
ELECTROCHEMICAL ETCHING OF Si

Dao Tran Cao, Luong Truc Quynh Ngan, Cao Tuan Anh
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this report we present the transition from the porous Si (PSi) structure to the mosaic SiO2
structure with increasing current density in the metal­assisted electrochemical etching (MAECE)
of Si. In implementing MAECE for Si in an HF/H2O2/H2O solution, with silver used as the
assistance metal, we have observed that when the etching current density is large enough, about
15 mA/cm2, the PSi structure disappeared and appeared mosaic SiO2 structure to replace it.
Mosaic SiO2 structure is composed of SiO2 islands with tens of m size emerged between the Si
trench. This result suggests that the Si etching, at least in the MAECE, occurs not by Si direct
dissoluton in the solution, but by Si indirect dissolution, through the formation of SiO2.

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KIRKENDALL EFFECT ON THE NANO STRUCTURE OF Au METAL

CIRCLES/STRIPES ON GaAs MATERIALS DURING NANOWIRES GROWTH BY
VLS METHOD

Dao Khac An, Nguyen Tien Dai and Do Hung Manh

Institute of Materials Science (IMS), VAST
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay Ha Noi Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Kirkendall effect is a very important phenomenon observed in the macro scale materials
during the solid state diffusions, doping processes in semiconductors and in fabrication processes
of new materials by alloy technology. Kirkendall effect also has observed in nanotechnology but so
far there are a few data that have been reported clearly. This paper reports some our experiment
results of Kirkendall effect dominated during 1D (nanowires, nanorods) growth on GaAs substrate
using VLS method with two temperature modes profile at different technological conditions. The
bulk diffusion and surface cluster diffusion of Au catalyst atoms from the Au circle/stripe
configuration on GaAs materials determined Kirkendall effect with the voids formation at two
sides of boundary of Au layer. Kirkendall effect with the voids formation phenomenon is related
closely with the mechanism of dissolution of As atoms and Ga atoms into Au layer. Depending on
Au layer thickness, the heating temperature and vapor pressure in the closed tube we have
observed the different kirkendall effect with different voids forms depending on the technological
conditions. This phenomenon could be used for controlling the nanowires growth in the region far
from the Au layer edge.
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PLASMON INDUCED BY SURFACE CURRENT IN SINGLE (COLLOIDAL) Au

CLUSTERS

Hoang Duc Anh, Ngac An Bang and Nam Nhat Hoang

1
Faculty of Technical Physics and Nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology, VNU 144,
Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

We studied the appearance of surface plasmon in Au nanoclusters using the Density

Functional Theory (DFT). We showed that the plasmon frequency has the fundamental
dependence on circulating surface currents. Particularly, the geometry and diameter of orbits have
direct impact on plasmon frequency. The theory also demonstrated the nature of single, double
and multiplasmon modes on the basis of delocalized molecular orbitals at the surface. We derived
the simple relations between the electron velocity, kinetic energy and orbit dimension which
facilites the prediction of plasmon modes for each particular nanocluster systems.

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GROWTH OF Au NANOWIRES ON FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE FOR

SURFACE-ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING

Yu-Liang Chen1,*, Wei-Ren Huang1, Chi-Young Lee2, Hsin-Tien Chiu1

1
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30050, ROC.
2
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan,
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

We demonstrated a facile fabrication of Au nanostructures including Au nanoparticles (Au

NPs), Au nanothorns (Au NTs), Au nanocorals (Au NCs), and Au nanowires (Au NWs) on
flexible substrates via electrochemical deposition processes. A simple two­electrode
electrochemical deposition system was applied for the fabrication process. Dense Au NWs were
grown directly on an Au seeding layer on the substrate. Surface­enhanced Raman scattering
(SERS) has proven to be a powerful technique capable of amplifying the emission of weak,
inelastic Raman scattering of molecules. We investigated the correlation between surface plasmon
resonance (SPR) and surface enhanced scattering (SERS) effects of the Au nanostructures with
low power excitation wavelengths (785 nm). Finally, the high surface area and hot­spot of Au
NWs were revealed an excellent SERS intensity of Rhodamine 6G (R6G) and linear range from
10­8 M to 10­3 M. We anticipate that the low­cost, high performance nanostructured Au
substrates may be applied for rapid sensing applications in the future.

Key Words: Au, nanowire, flexible, Surface-enhanced Raman scattering, R6G

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STUDY THE PHOTOTHERMAL EFFECT OF GOLD NANOPARTICLES IN

TISSUE TO APPLY FOR CANCER THERAPY

Vu Thi Thuy Duong, Nghiem Thi Ha Lien, Do Quang Hoa and Tran Hong Nhung
Institute of Physic, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

It is well­known that the gold nanoshells (GNSs) and gold nanorods (GNRs) strongly
absorb light in the near infrared (NIR) region, a distribution of them at depth in tissue can be used
to deliver a therapeutic dose of heat using NIR light. This work presents the reseach results in
thermal effect caused by gold nanoshells and nanorods in tisue under illumination of a continuous
diode laser at 808 nm. The local temperature variations vs. time of exposed tissue with and
without injected GNSs and GNRs, and their dependence on irradiation power were studied. The
results showed that local temperature can be reached to ~ 1000C at 90 W/cm2 for 5­7 min. of

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exposure (Fig.1). The results also revealed that the GNRs treated tissues resulted in a average
temperature 47 ± 4°C at 30 W/cm2 exposure for 5–7 min. In the case of GNSs corresponding
values are 51 ± 4°C and 5­10 min. This temperatures can induce the irreversible damage to tissue.
Controls treated without GNSs or GNRs demonstrated significantly lower average temperatures T
= 32± 4°C. This study proves that gold nanoshells and gold nanorods are promising in
photothermal tumor therapy.

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different irradiation power at 808 nm

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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF TYPE-II ZnSe/CdS CORE/SHELL

NANOSTRUCTURES

Nguyen Xuan Ca, Nguyen Trung Kien and Nguyen Xuan Nghia
University of Science – Thai Nguyen University
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

High­quality type­II ZnSe/CdS core/shell nanostructures (NSs) were synthesized by

chemical method. Our synthesis involves fabrication ZnSe core particles that are subsequently over
coated with a layer of CdS in the noncoordinating solvent. An efficient spatial separation of
electrons and holes between the core and the shell was observed by heterostructures. The samples
were characterized by UV­vis absorption and PL spectroscopy, TEM, and X­ray diffractrometry.
The effect of the temperature and time shell growth to optical properties of the type II ZnSe/CdS
NSs have also studied. Observing two emission peaks in the PL of the type II ZnSe/CdS thin shell
NSs suggests an interesting way to fabricate CdSe quantum dots due to the combination of the
ions Cd2+ from shell material and the ions Se2­ from the melting of the core.

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CORE/SHELL-STRUCTURED Fe3O4/BaTiO3 NANOPARTICLES SYNTHESIZED BY

HYDROTHERMAL METHOD

T.T.H. Hong1, Q.D.Truong1, N.H. Tiep1, P.T. Huyen1, B.N.Q. Trinh1, P.D. Thang1,2
1
Department of Nano Magnetic Materials and Devices, Faculty of Engineering Physics and
Nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology,VNU­Hanoi,
144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Laboratory of micro and nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology,VNU­ Hanoi,
144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]
.

ABSTRACT

Synthesis of ferromagnetic/ferroelectric core­shell nanostructures has attracted extensive

attention because it offers both magnetic and electric features to applications in nano­scale and
tunable magnetic­dielectric devices. For the first time, we have succeeded to synthesize a
core/shell structure by hydrothermal method, of which a perovskite oxide (BaTiO3) layer was
covered on a spherical ferromagnetic (Fe3O4) nanoparticle. We observed average radius of the
magnetic core layer is typically in range of 50­80 nm, and the thickness of the ferroelectric shell
layer is about 5 nm. In this work, besides the sytudy on crystallographic structure, the electric and
magnetic characteristics of the BaTiO3/Fe3O4 core­shell nanoparticles will also be investigated.

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MANIPULATION OF SPONTANEOUS EMISSION FROM AN OPAL PHOTONIC

CRYSTAL OF Eu3+/SiO2 CORE/SHELL NANOSPHERES

Le Dac Tuyen,1,2 Jian Hung Lin,2 Cheng Yi Wu,2 Po-Tse Tai,3 Jau Tang,3 Le Quoc Minh,4
Hung-Chih Kan,2 and Chia Chen Hsu2,5
1
Department of Physics, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Department of Physics, National Chung Cheng University, Ming Hsiung, Chia Yi 621, Taiwan
3
Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
4
Institute of Materials Science, VAST of Vietnam, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Hanoi, Vietnam
5
Graduate Institute of Opto­Mechatronics, National Chung Cheng University, Ming Hsiung, Chia Yi 621, Taiwan
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Highly order periodic nanostructures like photonic crystals (PhCs) show a variety of new
and interesting properties for optoelectronic applications. A PhC can create photonic band gaps
(PBGs) to block photons with photon energy within the gaps to propagate through the structures.
Among various applications of PhCs have been proposed, the utilization of the PBG or photonic
stop band effect to manipulate spontaneous emission of a light­emitting PhC is especially attention
getting. Suppression or enhancement of photoluminescence (PL) can be obtained in a
light­emitting PhC, depending on the spectral position and width of the emission spectrum of light
emitters embedded in the PhC relative to the photonic stop band; suppression of PL occurs as the
emission wavelength of the light emitters overlaps with the photonic stop band, and the
enhancement of PL takes place as the emission wavelength of the light emitters is at the edge of
the photonic stop band. In this work, we present the successful synthesis of monodisperse
Eu3+/SiO2 core/shell nanospheres and the fabrication of opal PhCs based on self­assembly of these
monodisperse Eu3+/SiO2 core/shell nanospheres. Angular resolved PL spectra of a suitable PhC
were measured at different pumping intensities to deduce the effects of photonic stop band and
pumping intensity on PL properties. Suppression of PL was found as the emission wavelength of
Eu3+ ions matched with the center of the photonic stop band independent of the pumping intensity.
When the emission wavelength of Eu3+ ions was located at the edges of the photonic stop band,
the PL output was suppressed during weak pumping excitation stage. As the pumping intensity
was higher the threshold value, the PL outputs were dramatically enhanced, i.e., much larger than
those of a powder sample.

Wavelength (nm)
Fig. 1. (a)TEM image of Eu3+/SiO2 core/shell. (b) PL spectra of Eu3+/SiO2 core/shell nanosphere powder after the
thermal annealing treatment. Inset: photograph of the PL emission of the sample pumped by the excitation laser at
395 nm. (c) Angular dependent reflection spectra of an opal PhC composed of Eu3+/SiO2 core/shell nanospheres
with the diameter of 290 nm.

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ENERGY TRANSFER FROM NIR TO UV-VIS IN NEW Yb3+ AND Er3+ CO-DOPED
ZnGa2O4 NANOPHOSPHOR

R. Pazik1, Z. Piotrowska2, A. Watras1, R.J. Wiglusz1 and P.J. Dereń1

1
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences,
P.O. Box 1410, 50­950 Wroclaw, Poland, Email: [email protected]
2
Wroclaw University of Technology Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology;
Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50­370 Wroclaw, Poland

ABSTRACT

A sol­gel method was employed for the preparation of a series of erbium and ytterbium
co­doped ZnGa2O4 nanoparticles. The samples were annealed at the 700 ­ 900 ºC for 3h. Green
and red up­conversion emission of Er3+–Yb3+ co­doped ZnGa2O4 nanocrystals was reported. The
phase structure, particle size and optical properties of Er3+–Yb3+ co­doped ZnGa2O4 nanocrystals
samples were characterized by using X­ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy
(TEM), absorption and photoluminescence (PL) measurements. The visible up­conversion
mechanism and temperature dependence of up­conversion emission for Er3+/Yb3+ in ZnGa2O4
nanocrystals were discussed.
(CODE: NMD-P55)

FABRICATION AND PROPERTIES OF STRONGLY EMITTED YVO4:Eu3+

NANORODS

Tran Thu Huong1, Le Thi Vinh1,2, Tran Kim Anh1, Do Van Tuy3, Vu Duc Tu1 and Le Quoc Minh1,3
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology,
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam; Email: [email protected]
2
Departments of Chemistry, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Vietnam
3
University of Engineering and Technology, National University Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Europium doped Yttrium orthovanadate (YVO4:Eu3+) nanorods with typical dimensions

of about 20 ­ 30 nm in diameter and 300­800 nm in length have been prepared by using the
Microwave technique. The effects of using polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymer, the
concentration values of PEG on the size, crystalline structure and morphology of
YVO4:Eu3+nanorods were investigated. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X­ray
diffraction (XRD) data of the prepared samples have been investigated. For all prepared samples,
the tetragonal form ­Wakefieldite­(Y), is the dominated phase. The photoluminescence (PL)
spectroscopy measurements of YVO4:Eu3+ nanorods revealed that under UV excitation,
YVO4:Eu3+ nanorods strongly exhibit luminescence with narrow bands corresponding to the
intra­4f transitions of 5D0–7Fj (j = 1, 2, 3, 4) of Eu3+ ions. The peaks were found at 594 nm
(5D0–7F1), 618 nm (5D0–7F2), 650 nm (5D0–7F3), and 697 nm (5D0–7F4), with the strongest
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Keywords: Microwave technique, YVO4:Eu3+ nanorods, luminescence.

5 3+
2,0x10 5 7 YVO 4 :Eu
D0 - F 2
5
1,8x10
5
1,6x10
5
1,4x10

Intensity (a.u.)
5
1,2x10
5
1,0x10
4
8,0x10 5D - 7F
0 4
4
6,0x10
4 5D - 7F
4,0x10 0 1
2,0x10
4 5 D -7 F
0 3
0,0
550 575 600 625 650 675 700 725 750
Wavelength(nm )

Fig.1. SEM image of the YVO4:Eu3+ nanorods with Fig.2. Photoluminescence spectra of the YVO4:Eu3+
polyethylene glycol (PEG) by Microwave method nanorods with polyethylene glycol (PEG); excitation
at 325 nm.

References
1. Guicun Li et. al., J. Phys. Chem. C, Vol. 112, No. 16, pp. 6228­6231.
2. Wang Nian et. al., Journal of Functional materials 2010 41 (08): 0­0 ISSN: 1001­9731
CN: 50­1099
3. Thu Huong Tran et. al., Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 3 035012 (4pp)

(CODE: NMD-P56)

LUMINESCENCE OF NANOMATERIALS CePO4:Tb3+ AND CePO4:Tb3+@LaPO4 AT

TEMPERATURE FROM 10 TO 300K

Dinh Xuan Loc1, Tran Kim Anh1, Le Quoc Minh1,2*

1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam;
2
University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University of Hanoi,
144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

ABSTRACT

CePO4:Tb3+ and CePO4:Tb3+@LaPO4 nanomaterials have been very attractive new

luminophor in green spectral region with high fluorescent efficiency so that become promising
application in optics, photonics and biomedicine. Therefore we have successfully synthesized
CePO4:Tb3+ and CePO4:Tb3+@LaPO4 by solvothermal methods. In this paper we present the last
results of luminescent research of these nanomaterials at low temperatures from 10 to 300K to
elucidate more insight of the interaction between the host CePO4 matrix and Tb3+ ions as activator.
The results have stated that the energy transfer between Ce3+ in the host CePO4 to Tb3+ ions with
very high efficiency and in depend on the temperature range researched. The core/shell structure
CePO4:Tb3+@LaPO4 has strongest influence on green fluorescence emission, at excitation
wavelength of 280 nm. The decay time was longer and the fluorescence intensity of
CePO4:Tb3+@LaPO4 was observed much stable both in colloidal solution and also in powder. We

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will discuss on the role of shell fabrication on the optical properties, especial luminescent
properties of nanomaterials and application potential of CePO4:Tb3+@LaPO4 in colloidal media.

6 00 0 0 0 1
A30 0K _10 K EXC= 280 nm
A30 0K _30 K

Intensity (a.u)
5 00 0 0 0
A30 0K _90 K
Intensity (a.u)

A30 0K _12 0K
4 00 0 0 0
A30 0K _15 0K 0.36788
A30 0K _18 0K
A30 0K _21 0K
A30 0K _25 0K shell 2
3 00 0 0 0
A30 0K _30 0K Fit of shell 2
shell 1
2 00 0 0 0
0.13534
Fit of shell 1
core
Fit of core
1 00 0 0 0

0
40 0 4 50 5 00 5 50 600 650
0 1 2 3 4 5 6

W a v elen g th (n m ) Time (ms)

3+
Fig 1: Photoluminescence of CePO4:Tb @LaPO4 at Fig 2: Decay curves of CePO4:Tb3+ and
10-300K CePO4:Tb3+@LaPO4 core/shell

References:
1. L. X. Dinh, C. K. T. Tran, H. T. Tran, V. Nguyen, A. K. Tran, W Streck and M. Q. Le, Journal of Rare
Earths, 29(12), 1147 (2011)
2. A. K. Tran, L. X. Dinh, H. T. Tran, V. Nguyen and M.Q. Le, Inter. J. Nanotech., 8 (3­4­5), 335 (2011)

(CODE: NMD-P57)

FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE COLLOIDAL UPCONVERSION

NANOLUMINOPHORES WITH CORE SHELL STRUCTURES BASED ON THE
NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+

Lam Thi Kieu Giang, Tran Ngoc Dat, Tran Thu Huong, Tran Kim Anh,
Nguyen Thanh Binh, and Le Quoc Minh
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Upconverting luminescence increasingly has become promising applications in biomedicine

and solar energy conversion. Among the upconversion nanoluminophores containing rare earth,
NaYF4:Er3+, Yb3+ nanoparticles have shown very high conversion efficiency from infrared to
visible or ultraviolet spectral region. In this paper, we present new results in fabrication of two
core/shell structured nanomaterials NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+@NaYF4 and SiO2@NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+ by
softtemplate method. The nanoluminophores NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+ in concentrations of 2–20 mol%
have been fabricated in the presence of soft template agent Diethylene glycol or Isopropylamine,
temperatures from 140 to 180oC. Experimental results indicated that we can prepared the bare
core of hexagonal β­ NaYF4 phase with size from 80 to 100 nm and the cubic α­ NaYF4 phase
with size from 30 to 50 nm. The upconversion luminescence core/shell nanomaterials had uniform
size, narrow size distribution and can be dispersed in water as a stable colloidal solution. The
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NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+@NaYF4 and SiO2@NaYF4:Er3+,Yb3+ have measured under the excitation of

980nm and found rather strong emission in ultraviolet and visible region. They could be assigned
to the displacement from 2H9/2, 2H11/2, 4S3/2 and 4F9/2 to 4I15/2 of Er3+ ion.

Fig.1: The upconversion luminescence

spectra of the bare core NaYF4:2% Er, 19%
Yb and the core/shell of NaYF4: 2%Er3+,
19%Yb3+@NaYF4 and SiO2@ NaYF4: 2%
Er, 19% Yb excited by laser diode at 980
nm.

References:
1. Feng Shi, Xuesong Zhai, Kezhi Zheng, Dan Zhao, and Weiping Qin 2011, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol.
11 9912
2. Sen Liang, Yi Liu, Yue Tang, Yue Xie, Haizhu Sun, Hao Zhang, and Bai Yang 2011, J. of
Nanomater, ID 302364, doi:10.1155/2011/302364.

(CODE: NMD-P58)

SURFACE MODIFICATION AND CONJUGATION WITH IgG ANTIBODIES OF

LUMINESCENT (Tb/Eu)PO4.H2O NANORODS

Nguyen Thanh Huong1, Pham Thi Lien2, Nguyen Manh Hung1, Nguyen Duc Van1,
Nguyen Thanh Binh1 and Le Quoc Minh1,2
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology;
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam; Email: [email protected]
2
University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam;
144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

This paper reports the surface modification and conjugation with IgG antibodies of
luminescent nanorods containing rare earth (Tb/Eu)PO4.H2O. The nanorods of (Tb/Eu)PO4.H2O
were synthesized by microwave­assisted technique and then were coated with a nano­sized silica
shell and were activated by NH2 or SCN functional group, and finally they were conjugated with
IgG antibodies. The prepared samples are characterized by X­ray diffraction, pholuminescence
spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. These nanomaterials are expected to be used as a
tool to label biomedical elements to identify the molecular biology such as viruses in vaccine
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7000
543 TbPO4.H2O
TbPO4.H2O@SiO2
6000
(1) TbPO4.H2O@SiO2­SCN
TbPO4.H2O@SiO2­SCN­IgG
5000
(3)

Intensity (a.u.)
4000

(4)
3000

489
2000
587
620
(2)
1000

450 500 550 600 650

Wavelength (nm)
Photoluminescence spectra of TbPO4.H2O (1), TbPO4.H2O@SiO2 (2),
TbPO4.H2O@SiO2-SCN (3) and TbPO4.H2O@SiO2-SCN-IgG nanorods

References:
1. Nguyen Thanh Huong et. al., Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 3 (2012) 015007 (4pp).
2. Nguyen Thanh Huong et. al., Journal of Rare Earths, Vol. 29, No. 12, Dec. 2011, p. 1170.
3. Ruan Y et. al.Nanotechnology, 2011, 22: 275701.
4. Di W et. al., J. Solid State Chem., 2007, 180: 467.

(CODE: NMD-P59)

SYNTHESIS AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF CdSe/CdSe1-xSx HETEROSTRUCTURE

NANORODS USING OLEYLAMINE

Nguyen Thi Luyen1, Le Ba Hai2, Nguyen Xuan Nghia2,

Nguyen Kien Cuong3, Nguyen Thi Thuy Lieu
1
Colleges of Sciences, Thai Nguyen University, Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
3
University of Engineering and Technology, Hanoi National University
4
Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group

ABSTRACT

Colloidal CdSe/CdSe1­xSx heterostructure nanorods were synthesized by the seeded growth

method. By changing the temperature, type of ligand, we synthesized the Wz­CdSe nanocrystals
as seeds for growth of CdSe/CdSe1­xSx heterostructure nanorods. The yield of heterostructure
nanorods depend on the amount of oleylamine in the reaction mixture. Their morphology,
crystalline structure and optical properties were investigated by transmission electron microscopy,
X­ray diffraction, optical absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy.

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(CODE: NMD-P60)

MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF GARNET FERRITE NANOPARTICLES Ho3Fe5O12

PREPARED BY SOL-GEL METHOD

Dao Thi Thuy Nguyet1, Luong Ngoc Anh2, Nguyen Phuc Duong1, Than Duc Hien1
1
International Training Institute for Materials Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam;
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This paper presents the characterizations of garnet ferrite nanoparticles Ho3Fe5O12 prepared
by sol­gel method using initial solutions Ho(NO3)3, Fe(NO3)3 and citric acid. The sample was
obtained via annealing the gel at 800oC in 5 hours. The X­ray diffraction shows standard cubic
garnet structure from that the lattice constant of 12.35 Å was deduced and the average crystallite
size was found to be 41 nm using Debye­Scherrer formula. The particles size is in the range 25­45
nm as observed via TEM image. Magnetic properties of nanoparticles Ho3Fe5O12 were measured
by SQUID and VSM at temperatures down to 5K. The dependence of spontaneous magnetic
moment on temperature were studied, the sample has Curie temperature TC = 558K and
compensation temperature TK = 136K, similar to those reported for the bulk. At nanoscale, the
effect of surface spin disorder is significant which leads to a strong differential susceptibility in
high fields and the lowering of the spontaneous magnetization Ms of the sample compared to the
bulk value.

(CODE: NMD-P61)

SOL-GEL SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF NANOCRYSTALLINE

CERIUM DOPED YTTRIUM ALUMINUM GARNET NANOPOWDER
.
Do Ngoc Chung , Nguyen Nang Dinh , Dinh Van Chau1, Pham Hong Duong2
1 1
1
University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam National University of Hanoi,
144, Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology,
18, Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The synthesis of cerium doped yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG:Ce) (Y3Al5O12:Ce3+)

nanopowder was carried out by sol­gel method. Y2O3 (99.995%), Al(NO3)3.9H2O,
Ce(NO3)3·6H2O in the presence of citric acid as complexing agent were used as starting materials.
The YAG:Ce phosphor powders were characterized through photoluminescence spectrum and
X­ray diffraction analysis. The optimum calcination temperature was found by checking the
crystalline structure of the samples with that of a single crystalline YAG:Ce powder. The particle
size of YAG:Ce powder estimated by SEM image and XRD using Sherre’s equation was found to
be of 20 – 90 nm. Ce3+ doping was confirmed by SEM–EDX analysis.

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(CODE: NMD-P62)

SUB-100nm FERROELECTRIC-GATE THIN FILM TRANSISTOR FABRICATED BY

TWO-STEP PATTERNING METHOD

Bui Nguyen Quoc Trinh1,2, Eisuke Tokumitsu1,3,4 and Tatsuya Shimoda1,3

1
Shimoda Nano­Liquid Process Project, ERATO, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan
2
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology, UET – VNU, Email: [email protected]
3
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology;1­1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923­1292, Japan
4
Precision and Intelligence Laboratory, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

ABSTRACT

Ferroelectric­gate thin film transistor (FGT) which uses an active oxide­semiconductor

channel and a ferroelectric­gate insulator has attracted wide attention for the application of a new
nonvolatile memory because of its prominent features such as simple device structure, high­speed
operation and low power consumption. Recently, we have reported on demonstration of the of
FGTs operation. However, the FGTs developed have channel lengths (LDS) more than 100 nm,
which should be reduced for high­density storage in integration circuits.1­2) In this paper, we will
present a new method to fabricate the sub­100 nm FGT, of which the source­drain gap would be
surely created, in principle, comparing with the conventional patterning method. Electrical
properties and memory functionalities of the fabricated sub­100nm FGTs will be investigated and
discussed in detail.
References:
1. T. Miyasako et. al., Appl. Phys. Lett., 97, 173509 (2010)
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SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF CARBON

COATED FeCo ALLOY NANOPARTICLES

Do Hung Manh1*, Pham Thi Trang2, Pham Hoai Linh1, Ngo Thi Hong Le1,
Do Khanh Tung1, Nguyen Xuan Phuc1
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, E­mail: [email protected]
2
Thai Nguyen University of Science

ABSTRACT

Carbon coated FeCo alloy nanoparticles (FeCo@C) have been synthesized by hydrothermal
and annealing processing methods. Sucrose wwas used as a carbon source and NaCl salt was used
for nonspecific physical absorption. Effect of NaCl/FeCo and Fe/Co ratios on the particles size and
magnetic properties of FeCo@C was investigated. The structure, morphology and magnetic
properties of FeCo@C nanoparticles were analyzed by X­ray diffraction (XRD), transmission
electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy and
VSM measurement. The results showed that, the particle size of FeCo@C nanoparticles were well
controlled by the stoichiometric of FeCo/NaCl. The saturation magnetization of FeCo@C alloy
nanoparticles depends not only on the particle size but also on variation Fe/Co metals ratios.
Keywords: FeCo@C, hydrothermal method, magnetic properties, nanoparticles

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SYNTHESIS AND ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF M, Pt-M (M = Pt, Ni, Sn)

AND Pt-Ni-Sn COATED GRAPHITES

Vu Minh Thanh1, Ninh Duc Ha1, Nguyen Thi Huong1,

Nguyen Thi Cam Ha2, Trinh Xuan Sen2, Nguyen Lan Phuong3
1
Institute of Material Chemistry, MAST; E­mail: [email protected]
17 Hoang Sam Street, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
2
Faculty of Chemistry, Hanoi University of Natural Science, VNU.
19 Le Thanh Tong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
3
Nguyen Van Cu Secondary Schools, Gia Lam District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

ABSTRACT

In this study, the Pt, Ni, Sn, Pt­Ni, Pt­Sn and Pt­Ni­Sn –coated graphite were successfully
fabricated by using the sol­gel method. Various analysis methods of SEM, EDX, and
electrochemical measurements were used to characterize morphologies, chemical compositions,
and electrochemical behavior, respectively. The metals and alloys film obtained on the
functionalized graphite (TG) surface is of pores and cavities structure. The electrons exchange
characteristic of the obtained electrodes material increases as following: TG < Pt­Ni­Sn/TG <
Pt­Sn/TG < Pt­Ni/TG < Sn/TG < Ni/TG < Pt/TG with the cyclic voltammetry curves of the
materials was recorded in 0.01M ferroferricyanide and 1M KOH solution. The electrocatalysis
performance of the materials towards the oxygen forming reaction was investigated by recording
the polarization curves in 2M KOH solution. The catalytic activity of the electrode materials and
the current density of oxygen liberation decrease as following orders: Pt/TG > Pt­Ni/TG > Ni/TG
> Pt­Sn/TG > Pt­Ni­Sn/TG > Sn/TG > TG.
(CODE: NMD-P65)

GEOMETRIC STRUCTURE, ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE, AND MAGNETIC

PROPERTIES OF [Co(dioxolene)2(4-CN-py)2] MOLECULE

Nguyen Anh Tuan, Nguyen Van Thanh, Do Viet Thang

Faculty of Physics, VNU University of Science
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Research on the preparation and properties of spin­crossover molecules (SCO) has been
extensive after it was discovered that spin state can be switched reversibly not only by temperature
but also by pressure or light irradiation in solid samples [1] as well as in solutions [2]. SCO
molecules are now very potential candidates for applications such as molecular switches, display
and memory devices [3]. The SCO phenomenon can be qualitatively explained by the ligand field
model, however, designing transition metal molecules with expected SCO behavior is still a big
challenge in the field of materials science.
In this paper, based on density­functional theory, geometric structure, electronic structure,
and magnetic properties of [Co(dioxolene)2(4­CN­py)2] molecule [4] (with dioxolene =
3,5­di­tert­butylcatecholate, and py = pyridine) has been investigated in order to explore more

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about spin­crossover behavior of Co­based molecule. In this molecule, the Co atom is located in
nearly octahedron with two equivalent bidentate O2­coordinating ligands (dioxolene) standing in
the equatorial plane and two equivalent terminal neutral N­coordinating ligands (4­CN­py)
completing the coordination sphere. Our calculated results show that [Co(dioxolene)2(4­CN­py)2]
molecule can exist in two different spin states: the low­spin (LS) state with the total spin S = 1/2,
and the high­spin (HS) state with S = 5/2. The transition from LS to HS of
[Co(dioxolene)2(4­CN­py)2] molecule is characterized by: (i) Increasing the volume of octahedron
Co­O4N2; (ii) Intra­atomic charge transfer from t2g orbitals to eg orbitals of the Co atom; (iii)
Inter­atomic charge transfer from the Co atom to surrounding atoms (iv) Change in bond ordering
of dioxolene groups resulting in change of valence state of the Co atom from CoIII in the LS state
to CoII in the HS state. These results shed light on particular spin­crossover behavior of
[Co(dioxolene)2(4­CN­py)2] molecule. Moreover, our results demonstrate a possibility in
producing a magnetic moment of 1 B in each dioxolene group. This result would give some hints
for designing d0 magnetic materials.
Keywords: Molecular magnets, Spin-crossover, d0 magnetism, Electronic structure.
Acknowledgements: This research is funded by Vietnam National Foundation for Science and Technology
Development (NAFOSTED) under grant number 103.01­2011.27. We thank Vietnam National University
(VNU) for funding this work within Project QG­11­05.
References
1. S. Decurtins, P. Gütlich, C.P. Köhler, H. Spiering, A. Hauser, Chem. Phys. Lett. 139, 1 (1984).
2. J. J. McGarvey, I. Lawthers, J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun. 16, 906 (1982).
3. H. A. Goodwin, P. Gütlich, Top. Curr. Chem. 233, 1 (2004).
4. R. D. Schmidt, D. A. Shultz, J. D. Martin, and P. D. Boyle, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 132, 6261 (2010).

(CODE: NMD-P66)

SOLVENT-DRIVEN ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE AND SPIN-CROSSOVER

BEHAVIOR OF [Co(dioxolene)2(4-Br-py)2] MOLECULE

Nguyen Anh Tuan

Faculty of Physics, VNU University of Science
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Spin crossover (SCO) complexes are now potential candidates for molecular switches,
display and memory devices. Our previous study [1] showed that SCO behavior of transition metal
molecules strongly depends on the spin­state molecular electronic structure difference: the SCO
temperature tends to increase with the spin­state energy difference; the thermal hysteresis of SCO
increases with the spin­state electrostatic energy difference. It is noted that the molecular
electronic structure can be influenced by surrounding chemical environment. Therefore, study on
influence of surrounding chemical environment to the electronic structure of SCO molecules has
significant importance to applications.
In this paper, we present a density functional study on influence of solvents on geometric
structure, electronic structure, and SCO behavior of [Co(dioxolene)2(4­Br­py)2] molecule [2], in
order to explore more about the way to regulate SCO behavior of transition metal complexes. The
geometric structure, electronic structure and spin transition of [Co(dioxolene)2(4­Br­py)2]

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molecule has been investigated in seven solvents with difference dielectric constant (), i.e.
Benzene ( = 2.284), Chloroform ( = 4.806), Methylene chloride ( = 9.08), Pyridine ( = 12.3),
Nitrobenzene ( = 35.7), Dimethyl Sulfoxide ( = 46.7), and Water ( = 78.54). Our calculated
results demonstrated that the geometric structure of molecules under consideration is only slightly
changed by solvents. Interestingly, typical quantities of the electronic structure and spin­transition
of this molecule such as the atomic charge, the magnetic moment of Co ion, charge transfer
between the Co atom and ligands, the spin­state energy difference, and the spin­state electrostatic
energy difference are varied as a function of dielectric constant of solvents. They reach saturation
values with increasing dielectric constant. These results should give some hints for tailoring
spin­crossover behavior of molecules.

Keywords: Computational materials design, Molecular magnets, Spin crossover, Co complexes,

Solvent effect, Electronic structure, d0 magnetism
Acknowledgements: This research is funded by Vietnam National Foundation for Science and Technology
Development (NAFOSTED) under grant number 103.01­2011.27. We thank Vietnam National University
(VNU) for funding this work within Project QG­11­05.
References
1. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Journal of Applied Physics, 111 (2012) 07D101.
2. R. D. Schmidt, D. A. Shultz, J. D. Martin, and P. D. Boyle, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 132 (2010) 6261.

(CODE: NMD-P67)

STUDY OF ELECTROCHROMIC PROPERTIES OF NANOCOMPOSITE THIN FILMS

MADE BY ELECTROCHEMICAL CO-DEPOSITION

Dang Hai Ninh, Do Ngoc Chung, Tran Thi Thao, Pham Duy Long, Nguyen Nang Dinh
University of Engineering and Technology, VNUH, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The nanostructured films with mixture of WO3 and TiO2 (WO3­TiO2/ITO) onto ITO
substrate were prepared by electro­chemical co­deposition. The crystalline structure and surface
morphology of the films were investigated by XRD and SEM, respectively. Coloration and
bleaching properties of the electrochromic devices (ECD) based on the WO3­TiO2/ITO films were
characterized by using cyclic voltametry (CV) and in-situ transmittance spetra. The results of the
characterization of electrochromic properties in 1M LiClO4 + propylene carbonate (LiClO4 + PC)
of the WO3­TiO2/ITO films showed the reversible coloration and bleaching of the electrochromic
perfomance. The response time of the ECD coloration of WO3­TiO2/ITO was found to be as small
as 5 sec and its coloration efficiency (CE) as high as 50 cm2C­1. Since a large­area WO3­TiO2
film can be prepared by the electrochemical co­depostion technique, mixed nanostructured Ti­W
oxides electrodes constitute a good candidate for smart window applications, taking advantage of
the excellent coloration and stability properties as well as the simple and economical fabrication
process involved.
Keywords: Electrochromic device (ECD), WO3­TiO2 film, in-situ transmittance, ion
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MANIPULATION OF MAGNETIZATION REVERSAL OF NANOSTRUCTURED NiFe

AND PZT/CoFe/NiFe COMPOSITE FILMS BY TUNING THE MAGNETIC
ANISOTROPY

N.T.M. Hong1,2, L.V. Cuong1,2, P.T. Ha1, N.H. Tiep1, N.B. Doan1, B.N.Q. Trinh1, P.D. Thang1,2
1
Department of Nano Magnetic Materials and Devices, Faculty of Engineering Physics and
Nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology,Vietnam National University, Hanoi,
144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Laboratory of micro and nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology, VNU­Hanoi;
144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]
.
ABSTRACT

In recent years, it has been seen a steadily interest in the fields of storage technology and
sensor development. Physical phenomena such as magnetic anisotropy or giant magnetoresistance
are of conventionally technological interest. Among the materials playing an important role in the
nanostructures, NiFe and NiFe/CoFe alloys are well known as soft­magnetic alloys. Furthermore
increasing attention has been focused on multiferroic materials in which ferroelectric­
ferromagnetic composites become a particular interest because their potential switchable control
of the magnetic­order parameter via the electric field and vice versa. In this work, using a suitable
Cu­buffer layer and working gas pressure, significant changes in the crystallographic and magnetic
properties of nanostructured NiFe film can be induced. We find that the preferred crystallographic
orientation of both Cu and NiFe layers change from [111] to [001] directions in connection with
the rotation of magnetic moment from in­plane to out­of­plane of the film. We also study on the
properties of nanocomposites PZT/NiFe/CoFe under the strain originated from the piezoelectric
substrate when applying external voltage of hundreds V. Interesting converse magnetoelectric
effect, and especially a tunable voltage induced magnetic anisotropy and magnetization switching
have been observed. A relative increase in magnetization up to above 100% can be obtained,
which facilitates practical applications of the materials.

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TWO DEGREES OF FREEDOM SOI-BASED COMB CAPACITIVE

ACCELEROMETER

Long Quang Nguyen, Hoang Manh Chu, Thong Quang Trinh, Dzung Viet Dao,
Trinh Chu Duc, and Hung Ngoc Vu
Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

MEMS accelerometers have attracted research intention for indispensable applications in daily lives
such as air­bag systems in automobiles, measurement of mechanical shock and navigations [1­2]. There are
several sensing mechanisms for detecting accelerometer. However, the MEMS accelerometers based on
capacitive­type sensing mechanism have advantages of high sensitivity, low noise, low temperature
sensitivity, and low power dissipation characteristics.

Fig. 1. Schematic of two degrees Fig. 2. Electronmicrographs of

of freedom accelerometer fabricated accelerometer
In this paper, we report a SOI­based comb capacitive accelerometer that has function to sense
acceleration in two lateral orthogonal directions. Figure 1 shows a schematic drawing of the accelerometer.
There is a center proof mass that is anchored by four flexible beams. The stiffness of beams is designed so
that the proof mass can experience two displacement directions, which is exerted by the inertial force
cuasing by external accelerometer needed to determine. In addition, the design of beams is also considered
to eliminate cross­talk, which causes by mechanical coupling between the operation modes. The design
analysis is carried out using the fenite element method with a ANSYS software package.
The fabrication of the device is basically performed by one­mask photolithography and deep reactive
ion etching. The scanning electron micrographs of the fabricated accelerometer are shown in Fig. 2. The
resonant frequencies of the two othorgonal modes are measured to be 5.3 kHz and 5.8 kHz, respectively.
This result is in good agreement with the design prodiction by FEM. The sensitivities of the accelerometer
have been investigated by a fully differential capacitive bridge interface. The sensitivities of the two lateral
orthogonal directions are measured to be 6 and 5.5 fF/g, respectively. The investigation of off­axis
sensitivities is also performed, which shows that the accelerometer can be used for independently sensing
acceleration in the two orthogonal directions. The proposed accelerometer is expected for low­g
applications.
Acknowledgement
This work is supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Vietnam under the
NAFOSTED project coded MS 103.02­2010.23.
References:
1. Dong J, Li X, Wang Y, et al., J. Micromech. Microeng. 12 pp.742­746
2. Bouten C V C, et. al., IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 44 pp. 136­147

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FABRICATION OF SUB-MICROMETER 3D STRUCTURES BY ONE-PHOTON

ABSORPTION DIRECT LASER WRITING

Mai Trang DO, Thi Thanh Ngan NGUYEN, Qinggele LI, Isabelle LEDOUX-RAK, Ngoc Diep LAI
1
Laboratoire de Photonique Quantique et Moléculaire, UMR 8537 CNRS,
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, France
Email: mai­trang.do@ens­cachan.fr
.
ABSTRACT

Until today, direct laser writing (DLW) technique based on two­photon absorption (TPA)
polymerization is the only optical method allowing to fabricate arbitrary two­ and
three­dimensional (2D and 3D) micro­ and nano­structures. However, this technique requires the
use of a high power femtosecond laser, which is expensive and quite complicated. In this work, we
propose and demonstrate an efficient and low cost way to produce desired 2D and 3D
submicrometric structures. The fabrication is simply realized by one­photon absorption (OPA)
polymerization technique, by using a low power laser whose wavelength is centered at the lowest
absorption range of the used photoresist. Figure 1 illustrates the experimental setup and an
example of fabricated structures. In this demonstration, SU8, a common material, is used to
fabricate different photonic structures. This photoresist presents a very low absorption at 355
nm­wavelength. In such case, the polymerization reaction of SU8 occurs efficiently only at the
focusing region of a high numerical aperture objective lens, where the light intensity is of millions
times (106­108) higher than that at out of focus. This effect is similar to what observed in the case
of TPA. Therefore, by using a simple UV laser, we could fabricate any desired
sub­micro­structures in 1D, 2D and 3D, which are similar to those obtained by TPA DLW
technique.

Fig 1: Fabrication of 1D, 2D, and 3D sub-wavelength photonic structures by one-photon absorption direct laser
writing technique. Experimental setup and example of a 2D structure.

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EXCITED STATES IN THE NANOFLUID CONTAINING MANGANATE

NANOPARTICLES

Dinh Thi Lan, Vu Anh Tuan and Nam Nhat Hoang

Faculty of Technical Physics and Nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology, VNU 144,
Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The nanofluids containing the manganate nanoparticles have attracted considerable attention of
scientists recently. We have investigated the transition and excited states of several manganate
nanofluids such as Ca(FeMn)O3 and (CaPr)(MnRu)O3 activated by surfactants SPAN­80 and acid
oleic. The optical measurements including UV­Vis and photoluminescence (PL) demonstrated that the
theoretical results obtained on basis of Time­Dependent Density Functional Theory (TD­DFT) agreed
well with experimental data and explained microscopically the physics of nanofluid systems under
investigation. The results showed that the nanofluids possess different physical characteristics than their
solid counterparts, particularly, the optical spectra (UV­Vis, PL) featured the blueshifts of transition
maxima, optical edges, widening of optical gaps, and the enhancement of PL intensities (> 20x).
Several other effects which were discovered include the suppression of PL intensity (>50%) in the
occurence of outer magnetic field (small field < 500 Oe). The reason of such behavior (and of other, e.g.
spin ­ dipole interaction) was also discussed in this paper.
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HIGH-ENERGY BALL MILLING PREPARATION OF La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 AND

(Co,Ni)Fe2O4 NANOPARTICLES FOR MICROWAVE ABSORPTION APPLICATION

Doan M. Quang, Pham T. Tho, Chu T.A. Xuan

Tran D. Thanh, Ngo T.H. Le, Do H. Manh, Le V. Hong, Nguyen X. Phuc, and Dao N.H. Nam
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang­Quoc­Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Microwave and radar absorbing materials (MAM and RAM) are widely used for reducing
electromagnetic interference (EMI) for electronic devices and equipment, electromagnetic anechoic
technique, and especially radar stealth technology. Ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic nanoparticles have
been known to have a strong microwave absorbing capacity. At an attempt to study magnetic MAMs
and RAMs, we have prepared La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 ferromagnetic and several (Co,Ni)Fe2O4 ferrimagnetic
nanoparticle powders using high­energy ball milling technique, which is capable of producing
nanoparticles in reasonably larger scale comparing to conventional chemical methods. The morphology
and magnetic properties of the nanoparticle powders are strongly dependent on the preparation
conditions. The milling process produces damages and defects not only on the surface, but also the
crystal structure inside the particles, that cause an undesired strong reduction of saturation
magnetization (Ms) and an increase of coercivity (Hc). A suitable post­annealing treatment is able to
heal the particles and mostly recover their saturation magnetization and magnetic softness. The
nanoparticles would then be mixed with paraffin for microwave and radar absorption measurements.

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FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR BASED ON FERROMAGNETIC (Fe,Zn)3O4

EPITAXIAL THIN FILM: TOWARDS ELECTRICAL CONTROL OF MAGNETISM
FOR DISSIPIATIONLESS ELECTRONICS

T. Ichimura, K. Fujiwara, T. Kushizaki, T. Kanki, and H. Tanaka

ISIR, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka, 567­0047, Japan
E­mail: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Electrical control of magnetism has been extensively studied as a novel device concept for future
dissipationless electronics. In particular, significant progress has recently been achieved in the
electrostatic control of magnetic properties using a field­effect transistor (FET) geometry [1,2]. To
broaden the range of applications of such electrically tunable spintronic devices, we focus on a highly
spin­polarized Fe3O4­based system, Zn­doped Fe3O4 [3,4]. It has been theoretically proposed that, in
the Fe3O4­related system, a carrier­mediated double exchange interaction plays an essential role on the
room­temperature ferro(ferri)magnetism. The defining features of Zn­doped Fe3O4 are the reduced
carrier density compared to metallic Fe3O4 and the remarkably high oxidation resistance, which are
beneficial for FET experiments. In this work, we have
attempted to fabricate a high quality FET structure using a
Fe2.5Zn0.5O4 epitaxial thin film and tune its electrical
conduction through electrostatic carrier doping.
Epitaxial thin films of Fe2.5Zn0.5O4 were grown on a
lattice­matched MgO(001) substrate by pulsed­laser
deposition. Typical growth conditions were a substrate
temperature of 400°C and an oxygen partial pressure of
1.0×10−4 Pa. From the X­ray diffraction analysis, the films
were found to have an epitaxial orientation relationship of
Fe2.5Zn0.5O4[100](001)//MgO[100](001) and a very uniform
thickness distribution. An organic dielectric parylene was then
deposited on the surface of Fe2.5Zn0.5O4 to accumulate charge
carriers by field­effect. Figure 1(a) displays a top­view optical Fig. 1. (a) An optical microscope image
microscopic image of the device. Taking advantage of the high of the FET channel region before
oxidation resistance of Fe2.5Zn0.5O4, we successfully attaching the top gate electrode.
fabricated the FET structure with an ultrathin channel layers (b) FET characteristics at 300 K (VDrain
(~ 8 nm < 10 u.c.) without any detectable damages on the = 10 V).
channel surface.
Applying a positive gate bias voltage, the channel current is greatly enhanced, as shown in Fig.
1(b). This n­type FET operation is consistent with our results of Hall effect measurements, which show
electrons as carriers. Based on the successful carrier injection, we are exploring the field­effect on
magneto­transport properties of Fe2.5Zn0.5O4. In this presentation, we report on the detailed fabrication
process and FET characteristics.
References
1. D. Chiba et al., Nature Mater. 10, 853 (2011).
2. Y. Yamada et al., Science 332, 27 (2012).
3. J. Takaobushi et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 89, 242507 (2006).
4. J. Takaobushi et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 98, 102506 (2011).

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INVESTIGATION OF TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF NANOCRYSTALLINE IRON

POWDERS PREPARED BY MILLING TECHNIQUES

Tien Trinh Bui1, Xuan Que Le2, Duy Phuong To3 and Van Tich Nguyen3
1
Hanoi University for Natural Resources and Environment;
41A, K1 Road, Cau Dien, Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam; Email: [email protected]
2
Institute for Tropical Technology (ITT), VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Institute of Materials Science (IMS), VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Metallic powder has applications in many fields. In applications for preservation and
anti­oxidation, iron powder has been used as an air oxygen reducer which is capable of decreasing
microclimatic oxygen concentrations in a hermetic mini­environment. In this role, if we increase the
specific surface area by reducing the particle size of the iron powder, the rate and performance of
oxygen reduction will be improved significantly. In addition, the porosity of iron powder also
contributes considerably. The iron powder can be fabricated using many methods: chemical deposition,
powder metallurgy and mechanical milling. The technique of milling has certain advantages, especially
for the formation of technical iron powder. The experimental equipment used was a Fritsch P­6
planetary ball mill. The iron powder was prepared with different milling times, from 1 hour up to 30
hours in acetone. The powder products obtained were analyzed using SEM, EDX, XRD, and BET
techniques and also magnetic characterization by VSM. The results show a correlation between the
milling time and the crystalline & particle size, specific surface area, magnetic
properties, nanoscale porosity of the iron powder. The iron powders obtained were a kind of
mesoporous materials. The properties of the iron powder were examined with respect to their oxygen
reducing kinetics.
Keywords: Iron powder, ball milling technique, nanocrystalline size, specific surface area, saturation
magnetization.
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STRUCTURE AND MAGNETISM OF SPAN-80 ACTIVATED

DOUBLE PEROVSKITE SYSTEM La2Co1-xFexMnO6 (x=0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3)

Pham The Tan1, Pham Duc Huyen Yen2 and Nam Nhat Hoang2
1
Faculty of Basic Science, Hung Yen University of Technology and Education
2
Faculty of Technical Physics and Nanotechnology, UET­VNU; E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Insulating ferromagnets of type RE2AMnO6 where A is transition metal and RE rare earth have
received a renewed interest. Although the bulk La2CoMnO6 has been extensively studied, its Fe­doped
possed several questions that should be addressed. The substitution of Fe into the B site induced the
increase in ferromagnetism at the cost of TC. It was also accompanied by a structure transition from
orthorhombic to monoclinic. The monoclinic crystal symmetry occurred in the space group P21/n, with
cell parameters a = 5.532, b=5.492, c=7.784 Å,  = 89.92°. The magnetic measurement showed that
the magnetization reached maximum value of 4.7B/ u.c. This value agrees well with the theoretically
expected value.

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RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY OF SPAN-80 ACTIVATED MULTIFERROIC CaMn1-xFexO3

Pham The Tan1, Pham Duc Huyen Yen2 and Nam Nhat Hoang2
1
Faculty of Basic Science, Hung Yen University of Technology and Education
2
Faculty of Technical Physics and Nanotechnology,UET­VNU;
144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
E­mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Recently, the effect of magnetic reversal at low magnetic field was observed with the
multiferroic Fe­doped CaMnO3 [Sol. Stat. Commun. 142 (2007) 525]. We report here the Raman
spectroscopy of this class of compounds (CaMn1­xFexO3, x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05) which were
prepared by using traditional ceramic method with parent oxides as precursors. The analysis of
structure showed the predominant orthorhombic phase with slight increased cell constants
according to doping content (from 3.743 to 3.746 Å). The investigation of the Raman spectra
agreed with the increased Mn­O bond length according to doping, therefore suggested the
weakening of ferromagnetic exchange between Mn3+ and Mn4+ cations (exactly, from 0.61 to 0.52
eV). This weakening also developed together with the reduction of Curie temperature (TC) (from
155 to 135 K), the shifts of infra­red (IR) absorption maxima towards the longer wavelengths and
the narrowing of band­gaps (from 0.45 to 0.14 eV).

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INKJET PRINTING AS A WAY TO CONNECT RFID CHIP TO ANTENNA: STUDY OF

THE DIFFERENT BONDING SETTINGS

Clément Gilles1, Dung My Thi Dang2 and Chien Mau Dang2

1
Laboratory SPMS, Ecole Centrale Paris, Grande Voie Des Vignes, 92295 Châtenay­Malabry
2
Laboratory for Nanotechnology (LNT), Vietnam National University ­ Ho Chi Minh City, Community 6,
Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Inkjet printing is an attractive patterning technology, which has become increasingly

accepted for a variety of industrial and scientific applications. In this study, silver nanoparticles ink
were printed to manufacture the seed layer of the antenna and also connect the RFID chip
preferred to the traditional flip­chip bonding process. Chip was bonded to a flexible substrate after
stamping of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sheet and depositing of epoxy glue by micropipette
injection. A silver seed layer was printed onto the flexible substrate and RFID chip connectors
before the thickening of tracks by copper electroplating process. This study discusses about the
bonding of the chip to the PET substrate and parameters which influence on the chip impedance
value. Three of them have been studied: the hole size influence, the volume of epoxy glue and the
thickness of conductive traces.

Keywords: RFID tag, inkjet printing, Chip­on­Flex, impedance measurement

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PHOTOFRAGMENTATION OF MASS-SELECTED COBALT OXIDE CLUSTERS

ConOm+ (n = 2-9 AND m = 2-13)

Nguyen Thanh Tung, Ewald Janssens, and Peter Lievens

Laboratory of Solid Sate Physics and Magnetism, KU Leuven, B­3001 Leuven, Beligum
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Transition metal oxides are studied extensively for applications in electronics, catalysis, and
magnetic materials [1]. Experiments on transition metal oxide clusters in the gas phase have
contributed important information to explore their novel properties at the atomic scale such as
bonding, reactivity, magnetism and structure [2]. In this report, we present a systematical
photofragmentation study of mass­selected cobalt oxide (ConOm+ with n = 2­9, m = 2­13) cluster
cations. These clusters are produced by pulsed laser vaporization and studied in a molecular beam.
They are mass­selected in a reflection time­of­flight mass spectrometer and photodissociated using
the third (355 nm) harmonic of a Nd:YAG laser. Figure 1 presents the recorded
photofragmentation spectra of mass­selected Co5Om+ (m = 4­6) using the third harmonic of a Nd:
YAG laser. From the fragmentation pathways combined with the calculated dissociation energies,
single photon absorption is proposed to trigger the dissociation. For oxygen rich clusters, the main
dissociation channel is the loss of molecular oxygen. This process occurs until a terminal
stoichiometry (ConOm+ with n/m ~ 1) is obtained, from there the clusters are fragmented into
(CoO)n­1+ species. The structure and the stability of cobalt oxide cluster cations is discussed by
mean of recorded photofragmentation spectra in combination with available theoretical results
[3,4].

Fig. 1. Photofragmentation spectra of Co5O4-6+ by 355 nm Nd:YAG laser at 54 mJ/cm2

Acknowledgements
This work is supported by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO), the KU Leuven Research Council
(GOA program), and the Belgian Interuniversity Attraction Poles (IAP) research program.

References:
1. P. A. Cox, Transitional Metal Oxides (Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1992).
2. K. R. Asmis, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 14, 9270 (2012).
3. G. E. Johnson, et. al., J. Phys. Chem. 112, 11330 (2008).
4. S. Yin, W. Xue, X. L. Ding, W. G. Wang, S. G. He, and M. F. Ge, Int. J. Mass Spec. 281, 72 (2009).

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CHEMICALLY SYNTHESIZED Zn-Sb NANOPARTICLES TOWARDS

THERMOELECTRIC APPLICATIONS

Nguyen Thanh Mai, Derrick M. Mott, Koichi Higashimine and Shinya Maenosono
School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Recently, thermoelectric (TE) materials are becoming a very attractive field of research toward
applications in micro cooling devices, energy conversion and waste heat recovery. For this purpose, these
materials should have high thermoelectric figure of merit arising from high Seebeck coefficient, high
electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity. It is challenging to achieve a high value for TE
efficiency based on bulk materials because of the close inverse relation between electrical and thermal
conductivity. On the other hand, low dimensional materials offer a host of advantages to address this
challenge, for example, the electron transmission and phonon blocking1 at the particle grain boundary can
help maintain the electrical conductivity while reducing the thermal conductivity, or the increase of the
Seebeck coefficient due to the quantum confinement effect or energy filtering. Therefore, TE research now
focuses on nano­structured materials.
It is well known that Zn­Sb systems incorporate
relatively abundant elements and exhibit excellent TE
performance (especially the β­Zn4Sb3 phase) because of
the remarkably low thermal conductivity (к) arising
from their disordered local structure.2,3 Nanostructured
Zn­Sb, therefore, is expected to have extremely low к
due to the multiplier effect of intrinsic disordered
structure and nanograin boundaries which makes it
promising materials for energy harvesting purpose. To
achieve this, we have developed a synthetic method
towards Zn­Sb nanoparticles (NPs) via a sequential
reduction of metal precursors and subsequent alloying.
Sb cores were first synthesized followed by the growth
of Zn shell onto the cores and subsequent compositional
redistribution. The resulting NPs collected after the
synthesis were characterized by various methods
Fig. 1. (a) HAADF-STEM and (b-d) EDS
including TEM, Scanning TEM, XRD, TEM­EDS, elemental mapping images of a Zn-Sb NP:
XPS and EDS mapping. It is found that NPs are nearly Overlay (b) of Zn K edge (c) and Sb L edge (d).
spherical in shape with mean size of 21.1 ± 3.4 nm and
are composed of both Zn and Sb. The XRD and XPS analysis of ZnSb containing NPs indicate bimetallic
Zn­Sb phases with higher oxidation stability compared to monoelemental Zn or Sb NPs. EDS mapping (Fig.
1) furthermore illustrates the alloy structure with a composition gradient along the NP radius in which the
core is Sb rich and the shell is Zn rich. Primary results in characterizing the thermoelectric properties of the
compressed powder made from these NPs show the ability to use these chemically­synthesized ZnSb NPs as
building blocks for efficient nanostructured thermoelectric materials.
References:
1. M. G. Kanatzidis, Chem. Mater., 22, 648­659 (2010).
2. G. J. Snyder, M. Christensen, E. Nishibori, T. Caillat, B. B. Iversen, Nat. Mater., 3, 458­463 (2004).
3. L. Bjerg G. K. H. Madsen, B. B. Iversen, Chem. Mater., 23, 3907­3914 (2011).

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SYNTHESIS AND ROOM-TEMPERATURE FERROMAGNETISM OF UNDOPED AND

Mn-DOPED CdSe QUANTUM DOTS

Nguyen Thi Minh 1, Nguyen Hong Quang 2, Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa 1*
1
Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Vinh University
182 Le Duan, Vinh, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Physics, Vinh University, 182 Le Duan, Vinh, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Colloidal semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are of great interest for both fundamental
research and technical applications due to their strong size dependent properties and excellent
chemical processibility [1,2]. Among the colloidal semiconductor QDs, CdSe has shown almost
full range visible light emission within a reasonable size range, and thus it have been intensively
studied for optoelectronics, biological labeling and imaging, and solar cells applications. More
recently, the Mn­doped CdSe QDs has been intensively studied for spinstronics applications since
the bulk Mn doped CdSe was shown to be ferromagnetic. However, the doping of CdSe QDs with
Mn has been limited due to the so­called self­purification [3]. Thus, little information is available
on the synthesis and ferromagnetic characteristics of Mn­doped CdSe QDs. In this presentation,
we report some results of undoped and Mn doped CdSe quantum dot growth by pyrolysis and
their room­temperature ferromagnetic characteristics.
CdSe and Mn­doped CdSe QDs were synthesizied via pyrolysis method. A flask containing
12.7 mg of CdO and 160 mg of stearic acid was heated to 150 0C under an Ar environment before
being charged separately with 2.5 g of TOPO and HDA when the temperature reached 280 0C.
The resulting mixture was heated to a desired CdSe synthesis temperature (2100C) before the Se
solution (80 mg Se powder dissolved in 2 ml of trioctylphospine (TOP)) was quickly injected. At
various time intervals (20 ­180 s), aliquots with a needle­tip amount of the reaction mixture were
removed and diluted by cyclohexane. The microstructure, optical and magnetic properties of the
QDs were investigated by X­ray diffractometer (XRD), high­resolution transmission electron
microscopy (HRTEM), Absoprtion spectra, Photoluminesence (PL) spectra and vibrating sample
magnetometer (VSM). The high­quality of the QDs were formed with different size of 2.5 ­ 5 nm.
XRD and HRTEM studies revealed that the QDs had a highly crystalline with wurtize structure.
Both the undoped and Mn­doped QDs showed room­temperature ferromagnetic behavior with
coercive field of 150 Oe. Moreover, the size­dependent ferromagnetism in the Mn­doped QDs
was observated, indicating the possibility of the intrinsic DMS characteristics. We will further
discuss the growth mechanism and the room­temperature ferromagnetic characteristics of
undoped and Mn­doped CdSe QDs.

Reference:
1. Z. A. Peng and X. Peng, J. Am. Chem. Soc 123, 183 (2001)
2. D. J. Norris, A. L. Efros, S. C. Erwin, Science 319, 1176 (2008)
3. M. Shim, P. Guyot­Sionnest, Nature 407, 891(2000)

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DIFFUSION MECHANISM OF POLARON - Li VACANCY COMPLEX IN

CATHODE MATERIAL Li2FeSiO4

Kieu My Bui1,2*, Van An Dinh2 and Takahisa Ohno1,2,3

1
Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1­1­1 Tennodai, Tsukuba,
Ibaraki 305­8577, Japan
2
Global Research Center for Environment and Energy based on Nanomaterials Science (GREEN),
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1­2­1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305­0047, Japan
3
Computational Materials Science Unit (CMSU), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS),
1­2­1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305­0047, Japan

ABSTRACT

Recently, dilithium­orthosilicate oxide Li2FeSiO4 has attracted much attention as a

promising cathode material for the rechargeable Li ion batteries, due to its advantages such as
chemical stability, high specific capacity, good cyclic performance, low cost and low toxicity.1)
Among these advantages, the most important is the possibility of extracting two lithium ions for a
two electron redox process while only one lithium ion can be extracted in LiFePO4. Following the
recent attention, several experimental and theoretical works have been done on the crystal
structure and electrochemical performance of Li2FeSiO4. Nevertheless, there is still lack of a
proper interpretation for the diffusion mechanism in this material.
We propose here an explicit interpretation of the diffusion mechanism through the revelation
of the elementary diffusion processes in Li2FeSiO4. A polaron­Li vacancy complex model2) was
applied for the silicate phosphate systems. Four elementary diffusion processes of the polaron­Li
vacancy complex during the Li ion diffusion process were revealed, among them, three processes
were found to favourably occur; that is, single Li diffusion, parallel and crossing processes.
Through combining those three favourable processes, we figured out the diffusion pathways. The
calculations were performed using Vienna ab initio simulation packet (VASP)3) based on the
density functional theory. The spin polarized gradient approximation (GGA) with Hubbard U =
5eV was used to manipulate the exchange and correlation energies. The activation energy profiles
of the polaron­vacancy complexes were calculated by using the climbing image nudge elastic band
(CINEB) method. It is found that the formation of the bound polaron is favourable at the Fe site
which is the third nearest neighbour to the Li vacancy. The diffusion of the Li ions may proceed
along the [100] direction and the [001] direction within the (100) plane with the activation barriers
of 0.84 eV and 0.88 eV, respectively. The two dimensional diffusion in the material provides us an
expectation of improving the intrinsic ionic conductivity.
This work was partially supported by the MEXT Program for Development of Environment
Technology using Nanotechnology.

References:
1. A. Nyten et al., Electrochem. Commun. 7, 156 (2005).
2. V. A. Dinh, J. Nara, and T. Ohno, Appl. Phys. Express 5, 045801 (2012).
3. G. Kresse and J. Hafner, Phys. Rev. B. 47, 558 (1993).

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A PLATFORM FOR SILICON SOLAR CELL RESEARCH AND

DEVELOPMENT IN VIETNAM

NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2, DINH Cong Truong1, HOANG Ngoc Vu1, TRUONG Lan1,
BUI Thanh Tung1, NGUYEN Dinh Nghia3, DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Hong Quang4
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city;
E­mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Vung Tau high school, Vung Tau city
4
Norut, Narvik, Norway

ABSTRACT

Silicon solar cells still attract more and more attentions in both research development
(R&D) and industry sectors although the market situation becomes difficult because of the exceed
of supply capacity. In Vietnam, solar cell is considered to be one of the most effective methods for
renewable energy development since Vietnam has quite favorable climate conditions.
In the field of silicon solar cell research and development activities, Vietnam is rarely known
in the world map because of its very few research projects. In the Laboratory for Nanotechnology
(LNT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city, a platform for silicon solar cells research
have been developed in the last three years aiming for :(i) supporting the R&D activities for both
fabrication and characterisation, (ii) using low cost material to reduce the fabrication cost and (iii)
using emerging technologies (rearside point contact, selective emitter …) to increase the
efficiency.

(a) (b) (c)

Three kinds of silicon solar cells have been succesfully prototyped in LNT including: (i)
monocrystalline silicon, (ii) multicrystalline silicon and upgraded metallurgical grade (UMG)
silicon, and (iii) heterojunction on monocrystalline silicon solar cells. Very promising results have
been obtained such as 15% for 125x125 mm² silicon and more than 10% for 156x156 mm²
multicyrstalline silicon solar cells. Working are in progress to improve the efficiency for UMG and
heterojucntion solar cell.
All of these efforts is to demontrate that R&D activities in solar cell is underway and that a
solar cell community in Vietnam is needed to extend more in order to attaint the critical mass for
the durable development.

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CATHODOLUMINESCENCE MAPPING STUDY OF

ZnS/ZnO HETEROSTRUCTURES

Do Quang Trung1, 3, Pham Thanh Huy1, Nguyen Duy Hung1, Nguyen Tu1,
Le Thi Thu Huong3, and Tran Ngoc Khiem2
1
Advanced Institute for Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
2
International Training Institute of Materials Science, HUST, No 1, Dai Co Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Faculty of Basic Sciences, Quang Ninh University of Industry Yen Tho, Dong Trieu, Quang Ninh
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

ZnS/ZnO nanostructures were grown on Si/SiO2 wafer by thermal evaporation of ZnS

powder and post oxidation. The as­received ZnS/ZnO nanostructures with typical widths of
200­500 nm, and lengths of up to a few micrometters were then oxidized in oxygen gas
environment at temperatures from 500 to 800 oC for 30 minutes. Cathodoluminescence (CL)
measurements were carried out and shown two prominent UV peaks at 335 and 393 nm
corresponding to near­band edge (NBE) transitions of ZnS and ZnO phases in the sample. CL
combine with Energy­dispersive X­ray spectroscopy (EDS) mapping revealed the dependence of
the emission intensity of on the ratio of the ZnS and ZnO phases. A broad emission band with
peaks at 515 and 625 nm was also observed and could be explained as due to defect­related
emissions in the fabricated ZnS/ZnO heterostructures.

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MAGNETIC PROPERTIES AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF

GRANULAR- TYPE HYBRID DOUBLE-BARRIER MTJs Co/Al2O3/Co-Al2O3/Al2O3/Co

Nguyen Tuan Anh1, Luong Van Su 1, Nguyen Anh Tuan1,

Do Phuong Lien2, Nguyen Tuyet Nga2
1
International Training Institute for Materials Science (ITIMS), Hanoi University of Science and
Technology (HUST); 1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi; E­mail: [email protected]
2
Institute of Engineering Physics (IEP), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST); 1 Dai Co
Viet Road, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.

ABSTRACT

Granular­type hybrid double­barrier magnetic tunnel junctions (DBMTJ) structure, having

pentalayer Co/Al2O3/Co­Al2O3/Al2O3/Co, insered magnetic layer being nano granular layer
Co­Al2O3, were fabricated using rf­sputtering technique with various Co ratios in difference
granular layer and annealed in vacuum of ~10­5 Torr at 100 – 4000C for 60 minutes. Within this
study, we research magnetic and electrical properties and tunneling current with magnetic field
effect on the granular­type hybrid DBMTJs structure. The results show that spin dependent
tunneling properties of the granular­type hybrid DBMTJs structure are depended external on field
and annealing temperatures were carry out.

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FINITE ELEMENT MODELING IN ANALYZING PHYSIC PROPERTIES OF THE

Pb-FREE PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIALS

Vo Thanh Tung1, Nguyen Hoang Yen1, Le Thi Ngoc Bao1, Nguyen Dai Thach1,
Dang Anh Tuan1, Hoang Quoc Khanh2
1
Hue University of Sciences, 77 Nguyen Hue Str., Hue city, Vietnam;
E­mail: [email protected]
2
Hue Central Hospital, 16 Leloi Str., Hue city, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

New giant piezoelectric materials such as PZT, PZN­PZT, PMN­PT and PZN­PT… were
researched during the last decade and are actually becoming commercially available. However,
there is an urgent demand for high performance Pb­free piezoelectric to substitute for the current
workhorse, the PZT family. Recently, many Pb­free systems have been reported that shows
equally as excellent piezoelectricity as materials in PZT family at room temperature. In this present
study, we use the Finite Element simulations performed under Comsol Multiphysics to compare
the physical properties of piezoceramics in PZT family and Pb­free piezoceramic Ba(Zr0.2­
Ti0.8)O3­50(Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 (BZT­50BCT) and show the advantage properties of BZT­50BCT.
Furthermore, the results will be a premise of using the simulation method in researching the
properties of new piezoelectric materials to shorten time as well as save money and time.

(CODE: MEP-P7)

MOLECULAR BEAM EPITAXY OF DILUTE NITRIDE INDIUM ANTIMONIDE

MATERIALS FOR LONG WAVELENGTH INFRARED DETECTOR APPLICATION

Pham Huynh Tram1, Lim Kim Peng2, Yoon Soon Fatt3

1
Department of Industrial System Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City International University, Vietnam
2
Data Storage Institute (DSI), A*STAR, Singapore
3
School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

ABSTRACT

InSb is an important material for high frequency electronic devices and for mid­infrared
radiation detection. By adding a small amount of N into InSb, the band gap is found to decrease
which is useful for long wavelength infrared detector application. We report on the effects of N
incorporation in the characteristics of the 2 µm thick InSbN photo absorption layer of a p­n diode
grown by molecular beam epitaxy using a radio­frequency plasma­assisted nitrogen source. As
compared to a N free InSb layer, the absorption wavelength extends to near 9 µm. On the other
hand, high reverse dark current and series resistances are found in the electrical characteristics of
the InSbN diode, which are possibly due to the planar growth defects observed in the InSbN film.
We believe further improvement in the growth of the InSbN could reduce these defects and
enhance the device performance.

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DFT CACULATIONS OF Ca0.875Y0.125MnO3 ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE

Khuong Thi Nhung, Nguyen Thuy Trang and Bach Thanh Cong
Hanoi University of Science, 334 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Vietnam
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Y doped CaMnO3 compounds are potential high temperature thermoelectric materials. In

this contribution, we studied crystal and electronic structures of 12,5% Y doped CaMnO3 at four
high­symmetry magnetic orders named by Wollan and Koehler (Phys. Rev. 100 (1955) 545) on the
base of semi­local density approximation of density functional theory (DFT). The substitution of Y
for Ca at 12.5 % concentration made the material turn from three­dimension antiferromagnetic
(AFM) ground state (G­type magnetic order) to A­type one with AFM order in one dimension and
ferromagnetic (FM) order in the other two dimensions. Despite of the enabled FM interaction, no
one of the local total energy minimum demonstrated metallic or half­metallic band structure. The
interactions in Y­doped CaMnO3 were discussed on the base of spin­polarized electron density
analysis

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ISOTROPIC TEXTURIZATION FOR MULTICRYSTALLINE

SILICON SOLAR CELLS

BUI Thanh Tung1, DINH Cong Truong1, DANG Mau Chien1,

NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2 and NGUYEN Hong Quang3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, VNU­HCM; E­mail: [email protected]
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Norut, Narvik, Norway

ABSTRACT

Surface texturization is a vital step in manufacturing of silicon­based solar cells. A textured

silicon surface reduces reflectance and hence improves light absorption and efficiency of the solar
cells. Wet chemical etching, which would be the least costly to implement, produces a modest
improvement in reflection before antireflection coating and encapsulation. In contrast to
well­known anisotropic alkaline etching for mono­crystalline silicon solar cells, isotropic etching in
acidic solutions HF and HNO3 is applied in the case of multi­crystalline silicon solar cells. In this
work, beside standard etching mixtures of (HF, HNO3 and H2O), acetic acid CH3COOH was
added to the etching solutions to improve the texture of upgraded metallurgical multi­crystalline
silicon solar cells. Correlations between acid concentrations, etching rate, surface morphology of
textured silicon and reflectance are studied. Experimental results show that etched thickness of 4­5
µm resulted in formation of surface morphology with lowest light reflectivity. Adding CH3COOH
reduces etch defects formed during the etching in the solutions containing only HF, HNO3 and
H2O.

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PHOTONIC JETS GENERATED BY DIELECTRIC MICROSPHERES ENHANCE THE

TWO-PHOTON ABSORPTION

Le Cong Nhan
Sai Gon University
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Micrometric transparent particles, whose diameter is comparable with the wavelength, can
highly concentrate light in the vicinity or inside of these particles. A so­called photonic jet,
obtained behind the micro­meter sized silica beads, enhances the two­photon absorption. This
observation is done when the silica beads are added to the solution of rhodamine B. The intensity
of fluorescence from two­photon absorption depends on the concentration of the silica spheres.
We argue that the non­linear absorption is enhanced due to focusing the incident beam in the
near­field of the spheres and believe that these photonic jets could be used to enhance other
non­linear optical effects.

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SPIN REORIENTATION AND GIANT DIELECTRIC RESPONSE IN

MULTIFERROIC La1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ

T. D. Thanh1,2,*, V. D. Lam2, L. V. Hong2, T. L. Phan1, and S. C. Yu1,†

1
Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 361­763, Korea.
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

A multiferroic sample of La1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ was prepared by conventional solid­state reaction.

X­ray diffraction study revealed La1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ exhibiting a single phase in a tetragonal structure
(F4K2Ni­perovskite­type structure, and space group of I4/mmm). An Iodometric titration method
was used to determine non­stoichiometric oxygen concentrations (δ) in the La1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ
ceramic. We found δ = ­ 0.017, which has the doping level of nh = x + 2δ = 0.466. The FC
magnetization curve shown that there is a strong increase in spin ordering (SO) at temperature TSO
~ 100 K. Below TSR ~ 50 K, spins undergo a spin reorientation (SR) turning away from the stripe
direction on cooling. Its dielectric constant of ε(ω) = ε'(ω)+ iε''(ω) was estimated by basing on the
capacitance and conductance curves measured at different temperatures and frequencies.
Dielectric relaxations of charge­ordered La1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ ceramic was investigated a broad
temperature range. The giant dielectric constant (104 ÷ 106) with a low dielectric loss of 10­2 ~
10­1 was also found.

Keywords: Multiferroic La1.5Sr0.5NiO4; Spin ordering; Giant dielectric;

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ANTI REFLECTION DOUBLE LAYER FILMS USING Si3NX SiOX FOR APPLICATION
IN SILICON SOLAR CELLS

NGUYEN Dinh Nghia3, TRAN Le Hoang Long1, DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Vung Tau High School, Vung Tau city
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this paper we present a double approach to study the anti reflection double layer films of
silicon solar cell. In the first time, a Matlab Guide interface have been built by using the transfer
matrix method in order to calculate total reflectance of sun light (from 350 nm to 1100 nm) of the
double layer. This software was used to find the minimum of the total reflection coefficients of
double film layer which correspond to different incident spectral irradiances (sun light under
different air mass and incident angle), layers thickness, and refractive index spectra of SiNx and
SiOx. The results obtained from the simulation have been used in real experimental conditions.
Double layers SiOx/Si3Nx have been deposited by means of plasma enhanced chemical vapor
deposition method. Several experimental plasma configurations (such as radio frequency power,
gas mixture, substrate temperature, gas pressure) have been performed in order to obtain the
optimum and most stable conditions. The layer configuration SiOx/Si3Nx which presents
minimum total reflection about less than 5% of total reflectance will be applied for in silicon solar
cells process in other research project in the Laboratory for Nanotechnology.

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OPTICALLY DETECTED MAGNETO-PHONON RESONANCE LINE-WIDTHS IN

RECTANGULAR QUANTUM WIRE

Tran Cong Phong, Le Thi Thu Phuong, Huynh Vinh Phuc, Le Dinh
Hue University’s College of Education
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we use the operator projection technique to obtain the general analytic
expression for the absorption power of a electromagnetic wave caused by confined electrons in
rectangular quantum wires (RQW). Optically detected magneto­phonon resonance (ODMPR)
effect in a specific GaAs/AlAs RQW is investigated. Anomalous behaviors of the ODMPR spectra
are discussed. From the graphs showing the dependence of the absorption power on the photon
frequency, we obtain ODMPR line­widths as profiles of curves. Computational results show that
the ODMPR line­width is directly proportional to magnetic field and temperature, and decreases
with wire's size.

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TUNING MAGNETIC BEHAVIOR OF A DISH PAIR STRUCTURE METAMATERIAL

BY TEMPERATURE VARIATION IN THE THz REGION

Bui Son Tung, Bui Xuan Khuyen, Nguyen Van Dung, Nguyen Thanh Tung,
Vu Dinh Lam, Tadaaki Nagao and Young Pak Lee
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology;
E­mail: [email protected]
Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, B­3001 Leuven, Belgium.
Quantum Photonic Science Research Center and Department of Physics, Hanyang University, Seoul
133­791, Korea.

ABSTRACT

We investigate theoretically and numerically the tunability of a magnetic metamaterial in the

THz region using thermal controlling. One component of the meta­atom is composed of InSb
playing an important role as an alterable metal. When the temperature of InSb increases from 300
K to 330 K, the transmission spectra shows a shift from 0.6 THz to 0.75 THz and stronger
magnetic behavior. The S­parameter retrieval method realizes the tunable negative permeability
achieved in the heating range.

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STUDY ON MICROSTRUCTURE AND DIELECTRICAL, FERROELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES OF BZT-BCT + ZnO CERAMICS WITH LiCO3 SINTERING AID
PREPARED BY SOLID STATE REACTION METHOD

Dang Anh Tuan, Truong Van Chuong, Vo Thanh Tung, Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan
Hue University of Sciences, 77 Nguyen Hue Street, Hue City, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The low­temperature sintering of xBa(Zr,Ti)O3 ­ (1­x)(Ba,Ca)TiO3 (BZT­BCT) ceramics

was investigated by conventional ceramics processing using a LiCO3 sintering aid, and the
dielectric, ferroelectric properties and microstructures of the ceramics were examined. BZT­BCT
powders without LiCO3 could not be fully densified at sintering temperatures lower than 13000C.
However, the addition of LiCO3 markedly enhanced the sinterbility of BZT­BCT powders, and the
sintering temperature decreased from 13000C to 10000C. This may be due to the promotion of
liquid­phase sintering. 7.5wt% LiCO3 ­added BZT­BCT ceramics sintered at 10000C exhibited a
high density of 5.32 g/cm3. Moreover, to obtain dielectric ceramics with a stable temperature
coefficient of capacitance, the effects of ZnO addition on the dielectric properties and
microstructures of low­temperature­sintered BZT­BCT ceramics with a LiCO3 sintering aid were
also studied. It was found that the addition of ZnO was very effective for improving the
temperature coefficient of capacitance and reducing the dielectric loss of the
low­temperature­sintered specimens.

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ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE, ELASTIC AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF

MnIn2S4: DFT+U CACULATION

Pham Van Hai, Do Danh Bich, Nguyen Dang Phu, Luc Huy Hoang and Nguyen Minh Thuy
Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

An investigation on electronic, elastic, and optical properties of MnIn2S4 under high pressure
has been conducted using first­principles calculations based on density functional theory with the
plane wave basis set as implemented in the CASTEP code. Our study reveals that the variation of
the band gap depends linearly on the strain. Various optical properties of MnIn2S4 including
dielectric constant, absorption coefficient, electron energy loss function and reflectivity were
calculated as a function of incident photon energy and the effects of strain on these properties have
been discussed, which are in good agreement with the available experimental results. The elastic
constants as a function of pressure are presented for the first time.

(CODE: MEP-P17)

MAGNETIC AND MAGNETOCALORIC PROPERTIES IN LaFe13-xSixB3

Nguyen Hai Yen1, Pham Thi Thanh1, Nguyen Huu Duc1, Tran Dang Thanh1, 2,
Phan The Long2, Seong Cho Yu2, Nguyen Huy Dan1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam;
E­mail: [email protected]
2
Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea

ABSTRACT

In this work, we present the obtained results of study on the magnetic and magnetocaloric
properties of LaFe10­xSixB3 (x = 1, 2 and 3) ribbons prepared by using melt­spinning method. The
quenching rate of the alloys was changed by means of varying tangential velocity (v) of the copper
wheel, which was chosen as 20 and 40 m/s. The results show that the formation of the crystalline
phases depends on zthe quenching rate and the glass forming ability (GFA) of the alloy is
considerably influenced with the addition of Si. The saturation magnetization (Ms) of the alloy
monotonically reduced with increasing of Si­concentration. The Curie temperature (TC) of the
alloy with both the quenching rates decreases from  500 K (for x = 1) to 190 K for (x = 3). The
maximum magnetic entropy change (SM)max, which is achieved near TC, are about 0.7 J.kg­1.K­1
(under magnetic change H = 12 kOe) on the samples with appropriate concentration of Si. This
has a significant meaning for magnetic refrigeration applications.

Keyworks: Magnetocaloric effect, Curie temperature, amorphous alloys.

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CYCLOTRON-PHONON RESONANCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR SUPERLATTICES

Tran Cong Phong, Do Thien Diep, Phan Nguyen Tuan, Vo Thanh Lam
Hue University’s College of Education
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

A study of phonon­assisted cyclotron resonance (PACR) in semiconductor superlattices

(SSL) is presented. Using operator projection technique, expressions for absorption powers are
obtained when the electrons are scattered by polar optical phonons in SSL. Extra peaks in the
absorption spectrum due to transitions between Landau levels accompanied by emission and
absorption of phonons are predicted and can be found in numerical results for GaAs materials. The
results show that the intensities of the PACR peaks are directly proportional to the strength of the
electron­phonon interaction. These intensities are strong enough to be detected in cyclotron
resonance experiments. Hence, by studying the intensity of PACR peaks, one can directly
determine the strength of the electron­phonon interaction
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SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATION OF GRAPHENE-SILVER NANOWIRES

“COMPOSITE” FOR AMMONIA GAS SENSING

Tran Quang Trung, Huynh Tran My Hoa, Tong Duc Tai, Tran Van Tam,
Nguyen Nhat Quang, Nguyen Nang Dinh
University of Science – HCM City
E­mail:[email protected];

ABSTRACT

In recent years graphene, consisting of a single layer of carbon in a two­dimensional (2D)

lattice, is a promising material for application of nanoelectrical devices. In this work we report the
development of useful ammonia (NH3) gas sensor based on graphene­silver nanowires composite
coated on two planar electrode arrays. The basic strategy involved three steps: (i) preparation of
graphene oxide by modified Hummers method; (ii) synthesis of silver nanowires by polyol
method; (iii) coating graphene and silver nanowires on the two electrodes using spin and
spray­coating of precursor solutions, respectively. Exposure of this sensor to NH3 induce a
reversible resistance change at the room temperature that is as large as ΔR/R0 = ~36,6% and this
sensitivity ten time than the sensitivity of the “intrinsic” graphene based NH3 gas sensor (ΔR/R0 =
~3,5%). Their response and the recovery times go down to the ~ 350 s and ~ 60 s, respectively.
Because graphene is synthesized by chemical methods has many defects, and cannot perfectly
apply for gas sensor as well as nanoelectrical devices. The silver nanowires (one­dimensional
material) are applied to play the small bridges role connecting many graphene islands together to
improve electrical properties of graphene/silver nanowires composite and results in higher NH3
gas sensitivity.
Key word: graphene, silver nanowires, Hummers method, polyol method, ammonia gas sensing.

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THERMOCHROMIC PROPERTIES OF W-DOPED VO2 THIN FILMS MADE BY

REACTIVE ELECTRON BEAM CO-DEPOSITION

Tran Thi Thao, Dang Hai Ninh, Pham Duy Long, Nguyen Nang Dinh
University of Engineering and Technology, VNUH, Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

ABSTRACT

W­doped VO2 thin films on the glass substrates were deposited by reactive electron beam
co­deposition from the mixture V2O3 and WO3 target. The surface morphology of the films was
analyzed by using AFM and FE­SEM, showing the film thickness of about 200 nm, the average
grain size of 150 nm and a surface roughness of 20 nm. W­doped VO2 films exhibited the
semiconductor­to­metal phase transition (SMPT) with an electrical resistivity change as large as
102 Ωcm, and a transition temperature of ca. 57 oC, which is in 10 oC lower than that of the pure
VO2 film. Optical transmittance vs. temperature was made at a fixed wavelength of 1500 nm. At
room temperature (semiconducting phase), a transmittance of the films was observed as high as
65%. After the transition to the metallic phase, at 57 oC, the transmittance decreased to a value as
low as 10% and remained unchanged when temperature further increased. This suggests a useful
application in the smart thermochromic glazing for high buildings as well as for the optical
switches for monitoring temperature change in both the petrol stations and storages of toxic
chemicals.
Key word: Thermochromic property, W­doped VO2 film, semiconductor­to­metal phase
transition (SMPT), in­situ transmittance.
(CODE: MEP-P21)

MnO2, Nb2O5 DOPING EFFECT ON THE DIELECTIRC AND FERROELECTRIC

PROPERTIES OF Ba(Zr,Ti)O3 - (Ba,Ca)TiO3 CERAMICS

Dang Anh Tuan, Truong Van Chuong, Vo Thanh Tung, Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan
Hue University of Sciences, 77 Nguyen Hue Street, Hue City, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the present investigation was to study the influence of MnO2, Nb2O5 on
microstructure and dielectric, ferroelectric properties of 0.5Ba(Zr,Ti)O3 ­ 0.5(Ba,Ca)TiO3 (BZT ­
BCT) ceramics. Microstructure investigations of sintered samples were carried out by scanning
electron microscopy (SEM) method. The measurements of capacitance, dielectric constant and
dissipation factor are carried out as well as the frequency characteristics of BZT ­ BCT ceramics
samples are obtained in order to determine the influence of MnO2 and Nb2O5 on BZT ­ BCT
ceramics dielectric properties. The aim of the present investigation is to enable the prognosis of
microstructural and dielectric properties of BZT ­ BCT ceramics considering the materials’ density,
additive’s concentration and consolidation parameters according to the triad synthesis
(technology) ­ structure ­ property.

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INFLUENCE OF THE PREPARATION CONDITIONS ON THE OPTICAL

CHARACTERISTICS CuInS2/ZnS NANOPARTICLES
.
Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy1,2, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy1,3, Tran Thi Kim Chi1, Le Anh Tu1 and Nguyen
Quang Liem1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
2
Thai Nguyen University of Education
20, Luong Ngoc Quyen Road, Thai Nguyen city, Thai Nguyen, Viet Nam
3
College of Science, Thai Nguyen University
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this report, we present the synthesis of CuInS2/ZnS nanoparticles in diesel solvent by

heating­up method. The influence of various technical parameters, including the reaction
temperature, growth time, Cu/In molar ratio on the optical properties have systematically been
investigated. The high quality CuInS2 nanocrystals were obtained with the synthesis at 210oC ÷
230oC and the Cu/In ratio of 0.5:1 ÷ 1.5:1. The quality of CuInS2 nanocrystals could be improved
by adding Zn to change the Zn/CuIn molar ratio. The absorption and photoluminescence studies of
the synthesized CuInS2 nanoparticles showed clearly the quantum confinement.

(CODE: MEP-P23)

LOW-FIELD MAGNETORESISTANCE OF (1-x)La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 + xLa1.5Sr0.5NiO4

NANOCOMPOSITE

T. D. Thanh1,2,*, N. T. Ha3, D. H. Manh2, V. D. Lam2, T. L. Phan1, and S. C. Yu1,†

1
Department of Physics, 1 Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
3
Department of Physics, College of Science, Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen, Vietnam
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this report, we present low­field magnetoresistance (LFMR) of (1­x)La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 +

xLa1.5Sr0.5NiO4 (x = 0 ÷ 0.3) nanocomposites at temperatures ranging from 30 to 300 K. These
materials were synthesized by reactive mechanical­ball milling combined with the heat treatment.
Experimental results have revealed that the Curie temperature is almost independent of x, while
the metal­insulator transition temperature shifts from 254 K for x = 0.0 to 65 K for x = 0.2.
Particularly, the samples with x ≥ 0.25 exhibit the insulating properties. Magnetoresistance (MR)
of all the samples is observed at an applied magnetic field of 3 kOe. In order to explore their MR
nature as changing temperature, we analyzed the obtained data basing on the phenomenological
model related to the spin polarized transport (SPT) of conduction electrons at grain boundaries. It
has been found that the temperature dependence of LFMR can be described by an expression of
the Curie­Weiss law­like behavior; i.e., MRspt(T) = a + b(c + T).
Keywords: Manganite composites; Grain boundary; Electrical transport

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NO2 GAS SENSING OF MIXED POTENTIAL SENSOR BASED ON Pt/YSZ/SmFeO3

.
Ha Thai Duy, Ho Truong Giang, Pham Quang Ngan, Giang Hong Thai, Do Thi Anh Thu,
Do Thi Thu, Nguyen Ngoc Toan
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology,
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Yttria­stabilized zirconia (YSZ) ceramic has been well known as the solid electrolyte with
high ionic conductivity at high temperature. In this work, YSZ (ZrO2 + 8 mol% Y2O3) powder
was synthesized by a sol­gel method. The crystalline structure of YSZ­8 synthesized powder was
analyzed by X­ray diffraction. The impedance spectroscopy investigation of pressed pellets YSZ
showed that the optimal sintering temperatures were about 1300 oC. The gas sensing properties of
the Pt/YSZ/SmFeO3 based sensor were exposed to some oxidizing/reducing gases. The results
indicated that the sensor had good sensitivity and selectivity to NO2.

(CODE: MEP-P25)

TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE DIELECTRIC, PIEZOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF

LOW TEMPERATURE SINTERED PZT–PSbN–PMnN CERAMICS WITH ADDITIVE
LiBiO2

Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan

Hue Industrial College, 70 Nguyen Hue Street, Hue City, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Pb(Zr,Ti)O3­Pb(Sb1/2Nb1/2)O3­Pb(Mn1/3Nb2/3)O3 (PZT­PSbN­PMnN) quaternary

piezoelectric ceramics were fabricated by the addition of LiBiO2 as a sintering aid. The effects of
LiBiO2 contents and sintering temperature on the phase structure, density, dielectric and
piezoelectric properties of ceramics were investigated. It was observed that the addition of LiBiO2
not only decreased the sintering temperature from 12500C to 9000C but also optimized the
properties. Temperature dependence of dielectric and piezoelectric properties of
PZT­PSbN­PMnN ceramics with LiBiO2 addition were studied at a temperature range from room
temperature to 2200C. It was found that the anti­resonant frequencies (fa) decreased with
increasing temperature but the trend was reversed for resonant frequency (fr) which was related to
the increased domain activities at higher test temperatures. Piezoelectric constant (d33) was finally
found to decrease with increasing temperature. The result showed that 0.25wt.% LiBiO2­modified
ceramics sintered at 9000C exhibited favorable properties, which were listed as follows: d33 = 452
−2
pC/N, kp = 0.60, Qm = 2000, r= 1744, Tm = 2770C, Pr = 44.6 m/cm and Ec = 10.2 kV/cm,
which make this system be a promising material for multilayered piezoelectric actuator and sensor
applications.

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INFLUENCE OF DOPING Mn TO CHARACTERIZATION OF ZnO

NANOSTRUCTURES
.
Nguyen Van Nghia, Nguyen Ngoc Khoa Truong, Nguyen Tu, Doan Minh Thuy
1
Department of Physics, Quy Nhon University, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh, Vietnam
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Mn doped ZnO nanorods have been synthesized by hydrothermal method. These samples
were then studied the structural, morphology and optical. The structural analyses basing on x­ray
diffraction revealed the absence of Mn­related secondary phases. The scanning electron
microscope showed that Mn particles had sizes about 30 nm. The study of UV­Vis spectra
revealed the absorption of the samples increased to visible region when the Mn doping
concentration was increased. We also have compared the photoluminescence properties of
Mn­doped ZnO and ZnO nanorods.

(CODE: MEP-P27)

EFFECTS OF CARBON-CLUSTERS IN OPTICAL PROPERTY OF ZnO THIN FILMS

GROWN ON SILICON SUBSTRATES

Nguyen Tu 1, Nguyen Duc Dung 2, Do Van Nam 2 and Pham Thanh Huy 2
1
Physics Department, Quy Nhon University, Quynhon, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]
2
Avanced Institute for Science and Technology (AIST)
Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), No 1, Dai Co Viet street, Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Carbon­doped ZnO thin films with different thicknesses were prepared on silicon substrates
using the sol­gel and spin­coating technique. The carbon clusters, originated from graphene
nano­flakes obtained by milling high­orientation crystalline graphite, were homogeneously mixed
into the initial sol before preparing the films. The crystal structure, surface morphology,
composition and optical properties of the obtained samples were investigated by X­ray diffraction
(XRD), energy­dispersive X­ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and
photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) measurements. SEM images show that the films are formed
from ZnO particles whose diameters range from 15 to 50 nm. The EDX study shows the presence
of C in such ZnO particles. Though the influence of carbon­clusters on the crystalline structure of
ZnO particles has not yet been systematically studied, the measurements of the optical properties
of the obtained films show that at room temperature the photoluminescence spectra exhibit the
near band­edge emission (380 nm) and the deep­level green emission (505 nm) whose the height
of the former peak increases when increasing the C concentration in the range of (1 – 5)%, but of
the latter one decreases. Our study of doping ZnO by carbon may open an alternative way for
engineering this attractive ZnO material for opto­electronic applications.
Keywords: Carbon­doped ZnO; ZnO thin film

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STRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT PROPERTIES OF Fe3O4 THIN FILM ON LaAlO3

(001) SUBSTRATE GROWN BY MBE

Duong Anh Tuan, YooLeemi Shin, Seungmok Jeon, Sunglae Cho*.

University of Ulsan, Republic of Korea; E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Magnetite Fe3O4 was known as one of the important ferrimagnetic oxide for spintronic
devices due to its high spin­polarization at room temperature, high Curie temperature (TC ~ 860
K) and high room temperature magnetoresistance (MR) [1­4]. However, the Verwey transition (a
first order metal­insulator transition) of 120 K in bulk is still under controversy because many
parameters such as orientation of substrate, buffer layer, thickness, pressure, and thermo­chemical
treatment affect the Verwey transition. Epitaxial Fe3O4 thin films were grown on LaAlO3 (001)
substrate via molecular beam epitaxy. The fcc crystal structure with lattice constant a = 8.38 Å
were observed by X­ray diffraction. The Verwey transition temperature of 130 K for the Fe3O4
film grown at 400oC increased to 140 and 155 K for the samples grown at 500 and 600oC,
respectively, in the temperature dependent resistivity measurement. The negative anomalous Hall
effect, which was strong evidence for carrier polarization, was observed in Hall measurement. The
1.4% MR at 250 K was observed in the sample grown at 400 oC.

References

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A. Pardo and M. R. Ibarra, Advances in Science and Technology, 67, 82­91, (2010).
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(CODE: MEP-P29)

SMOOTH SiC SURFACES PLANARIZED BY CATALYST-REFERRED ETCHING

Pho Van Bui, Shun Sadakuni, Yasuhisa Sano, Kayuto Yamauchi

Department of Precision Science and Technology, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University,
E­mail: [email protected]­u.ac.jp

ABSTRACT

Silicon carbide (SiC) is a promising new material for high­power, high­temperature, and
high­frequency applications because of its excellent electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties.
A crystallographically non­damaged SiC surface with good flatness and low micro roughness is a
critical factor for such applications. However, such a surface is difficult to obtain because of the
extremely high hardness and chemical inertness of SiC. A novel abrasive­free planarization method
called “catalyst­referred etching (CARE)” has been invented [1]. CARE can remove surface
irregularities such as step bunching and therefore can improve the Schottky barrier diode
characteristics. In SiC CARE, a catalyst plate which was a platinum film deposited on a rubber
pad rotates in contact with a SiC surface in hydrofluoric acid solution. The catalyst plate plays a
similar role as a polishing pad in chemical mechanical polishing (CMP). Chemical etching occurs
where a topmost SiC surface comes into contact with the catalyst plate. A flat, undamaged surface
with a root­mean­square (RMS) roughness of less than 0.1 nm can be obtained over a whole
wafer by CARE [2, 3]. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and high­resolution transmission electron
microscopy (HRTEM) images of a 4H­SiC (0001) wafer surface after CARE showed a
step­and­terrace structure with alternating wide and narrow terraces, straight step edges, and a
0.25 nm single­bilayer step height in Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: The step-and-terrace structure with regularly alternating wide and narrow terraces of
CARE-processed SiC surfaces. (a) AFM image of on-axis SiC wafers and (b) HRTEM image of 8o off-axis SiC
surfaces.
Acknowledgments: This work was partially supported by funds from the Global COE Program (Center of
Excellence for Atomically Controlled Fabrication Technology) and the Quantum Engineering Design (QED)
Short-term Program from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
References
1. H. Hara, Y. Sano, H. Mimura, K. Arima, A. Kubota, K. Yagi, J. Murata, and K. Yamauchi, J. Electron.
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ENHANCEMENT OF LIGHT TRAPPING IN MUTILCRYSTALLINE SILICON SOLAR

CELLS BY USING DOUBLE SiNx AND SiNx/SiOx ANTIREFLECTION LAYERS

HOANG Ngoc Vu1, DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2

and NGUYEN Hong Quang3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city
E­mail: [email protected]
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Norut, Narvik, Norway

ABSTRACT

Today, SiNx thin film is the best single anti­reflection coating (ARC) layer for crystalline
silicon solar cells due to a good match with silicon in optical refractive index. In industry, SiNx
films with thickness of ca 80 nm deposited by PECVD are applied to reduce light reflectivity and
to obtain high efficiency silicon solar cells. In this work, we demonstrate that reflectance of silicon
solar cells can be further reduced by using double ARC layers. Two double ARC layers are
studied: double layers SiNx with graded reflective index and double layers SiNx/SiOx. Deposition
conditions for SiNx and SiOx are investigated to obtain the stable refractive index, and then the
layer thickness is optimized with each ARC layer. We compare the optical absorption of proposed
graded SiNx and SiNx/SiOx films with single ARC SiNx layer, and demonstrate that it can result
in higher optical enhancements compared to the last one. The results are applied to fabricate low
weight­averaged reflectance multicrystalline Silicon solar cells.

(CODE: MEP-P31)

TEMPERATURE – DEPENDENT PHOTOLUMINESCENCE STUDY OF POROUS GaP

Pham Thi Thuy1,2, Nguyen The Anh1, Tran Thi Kim Chi1, Bui Huy1, Nguyen Quang Liem1
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]
2
Baria – Vung Tau Commune College, National Road 51C, 11 Dist., Vung Tau city, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

This paper reports on the temperature – dependent photoluminescence of porous GaP.

Porous GaP prepared by electrochemical anodization of (111) – oriented bulk material exhibits
green and red photoluminescence when excited by 355nm laser. Peak position of the green
luminescence band (2,25eV at 300K) shifts to low energy with increasing temperature and the
same the GaP band gap narrowing with temperature. In the temperature range from 25K to 240K
intensity from the green emission gradually increases when the temperature decreases. This means
a contribution of lattice vibrations.

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EFFECT OF Zr/Ti RATIO CONTENT ON SOME PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE

LOW TEMPERATURE SINTERING PZT-PZN-PMnN CERAMICS

Le Dai Vuong, Phan Dinh Gio, Dung Thi Hoai Trang and Truong Van Chuong
Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Hue University
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Low temperature sintering of 0.8Pb(ZrxTi1­x)]O3 – 0.125Pb(Zn1/3Nb2/3)O3 –

0.075Pb(Mn1/3Nb2/3)O3 + 0.7% wt Li2CO3 ceramics was performed using Li2CO3 as sintering aids.
The addition of Li2CO3 significantly improved the sinterability of the ceramics, resulting in a
reduction of sintering temperature from 1150 to 950oC. Their structure and physical properties
were investigated according to the Zr/Ti ratio content. From X­ray diffraction patterns showed
that samples formed a phase perovskite structure without secondary phases. The
electromechanical coupling factor (kp), the maximum dielectric constant (εmax), the piezoelectric
constant (d31) and the mechanical quality factor (Qm) increased with the increase of Zr/Ti ratio
content and reaches the highest value at the ratio content of Zr/Ti = 48/52. At this Zr/Ti ratio
content, the ceramic has the optimal electromechanical properties: the density  = 7.84 g/cm3, the
εmax = 19500, the kp = 0.62, the d31 = 140 pC/N and the Qm = 1112.
Keywords: crystal structure, piezoelectric, electromechanical coupling factor, mechanical quality
factor.
(CODE: MEP-P33)

GIANT MAGNETOCALORIC EFFECT IN (Co, Ni, Fe)-Mn-(Si, Sn, Sb)

HALF-HEUSLER ALLOYS

Nguyen Huu Duc1, Nguyen Hai Yen1, Pham Thi Thanh1, Nguyen Thi Mai2, Nguyen Thi Thanh
Huyen3, Tran Dang Thanh1,4, Phan The Long4, Nguyen Huy Dan1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau
Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam; E­mail: [email protected]
2
Electric Power University, 235 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam.
3
Hanoi University of Education No.2, Xuan Hoa, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam.
4
BK­21 Physics Program and Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 361­763,
South Korea

ABSTRACT

The gaint magnetocaloric effect (GMCE) of (Co, Ni, Fe)­Mn­(Si, Sn, Sb) half­Heusler
alloys have been investigated systematically. The results show that the structure strongly
influences on GMCE of these alloys. The coexistence of ferromagnetic (FM) and
antiferromagnetic (AFM) orders is observed. The magnetic phase transitions can be controlled by
changing composition of the alloys. GMCE have been obtained on these alloys in room
temperature region showing their application potential for magnetic refrigeration technology.
Keywords: Giant magnetocaloric effect, Heusler alloys, Magnetic refrigeration.

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INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF RAPID THERMAL PROCESSING (RTP)

TEMPERATURE PROFILE ON THE PROPERTIES OF UMG SILICON SOLAR CELLS
WITH SCREEN PRINTED CONTACT

Truong Lan1, Dang Mau Chien1, Nguyen Tran Thuat1,2 and Nguyen Hong Quang3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, VNU­HCM; E­mail: [email protected]
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi,
3
Norut, Narvik, Norway

ABSTRACT

UMG silicon solar cell is a new candidate of the trend of making cost­competitive solar cell
for terrestrial usage. This kind of solar cell possess rather high energy conversion efficiency in
range of 10­15% and can be produced with a middle­high technology level that is capable of
implementing in Vietnam. The cost­competitiveness of this kind of solar cell comes from two
reasons. First of all is its usage of low price UMG silicon as the substrate. The second reason is
the application of screen printing method for contact fabrication. In this method, the most
importance process is the metal paste annealing step, in which, the metal paste will be thermally
treat by the Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) technology. In this paper, we study the effect of
RTP temperature profile on the properties of the printed contacts of the UMG silicon solar cells.
Firstly, we introduce about the Screen Printing method for solar cell metallization fabrication with
the focus on Rapid Thermal Processing technology and its usage for solar cell contact treatment.
Successively, we demonstrate the results of the experiments with different RTP temperature
profile set of parameters, such as ramp up rate, ramp up time and cooling rate, on different
photovoltaic cell samples.

Fig 1. RTP oven Fig2. RTP temperature profile

The fabricated solar cells with screen­printed contacts and different firing processes are
characterized by CoreScans to determine the contact resistance properties. Front contact fingers
are characterized by SEM and Optical Profilometer to highlight the effect of different firing
profiles on finger shapes.

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INFLUENCE OF PHONON CONFINEMENT ON THE OPTICALLY DETECTED

ELECTROPHONON RESONANCE AND LINE-WIDTHS IN
RECTANGULAR QUANTUM WIRES

Le Thi Thu Phuong1 , Huynh Vinh Phuc2 , Tran Cong Phong3

1
Hue University’s College of Education; E­mail: [email protected]
2
Dong Thap University, 3National Education Union of Viet Nam

ABSTRACT

An expression for the electrophonon resonance power absorption is derived with the help of
a projection operator technique in rectangular quantum wires. We consider the confinement of
both electrons and phonons. The numerical results are presented for specific model GaAs/AlAs
system. From the graphs we obtain the behaviors of the electrophonon resonance peaks as well as
line­widths as profile of curves and make a comparison with the results obtained for the case of
bulk phonons.
(CODE: MEP-P36)

STRUCTURAL AND SPECTROSCOPIC STUDIES OF NANOCRYSTALLINE THIN

FILMS AND POWDERS OF YTTRIUM DISILICATE DOPED WITH Er3+ IONS

Fabio Piccinelli1, Adolfo Speghini1, Marco Bettinelli1, Maria Miritello2, Roberto Lo Savio2,
Paolo Cardile2, Francesco Priolo2, Lukasz Marciniak3, Wieslaw Strek3, Dariusz Hreniak3
1
Laboratorio di Chimica dello Stato Solido, DB, Università di Verona and INSTM,
UdR Verona, Strada Le Grazie 15, 37134 Verona, Italy
2
MATIS­IMM CNR and Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Catania,
via S. Sofia 64, 95123 Catania, Italy
3
Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences,
ul. Okólna 2 50­422 Wrocław, Poland, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Yttrium disilicates have attracted great attention, due to their unique chemical and physical
properties such as: high thermal and chemical stability, high radiation resistance etc. Furthermore
this matrix, from spectroscopic point of view, is excellent host for lanthanide ions such as erbium
(Er3+). Erbium ions play significant role in great number of optical applications like: optical fiber
systems, solar cells techniques, and as a co­dopant in up­conversion emission. Powders of
nanocrystalline yttrium disilicate (Y2Si2O7) doped with Er3+ have been prepared by a sol–gel
method. The thin films have been grown on (100) c­Si substrates in an ultrahigh vacuum
magnetron sputtering system. The influence of dopant concentration and synthesis parameters on
structure and morphology of obtained samples has been determined. The comparison of
spectroscopic properties of the obtained triclinic α­Y2Si2O7 (space group P ­1), monoclinic
β­Y2Si2O7 (space group C2/m) and monoclinic y­Y2Si2O7 (space group P21/m) polymorphs has
been presented. In present work, the influence of Er3+ concentration on the spectroscopic
properties of Y2Si2O7 :Er thin films and nanocrystalline powders has been also investigated.

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EFFECT OF PZT CONTENT ON THE STRUCTURE AND ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES OF PZT-PZN-PMNN CERAMICS

Phan Dinh Gio, Le Dai Vuong and Nguyen Phan Nhu Y

Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Hue University
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The xPb(Zr0.47Ti0.53)]O3 – (0.925­x)Pb(Zn1/3Nb2/3)O3 – 0.075Pb(Mn1/3Nb2/3)O3 + 0.7%wt

Li2CO3 ceramics, where x = 0.65  0.90, has been prepared by two­stage calcinations method.
The effect of the PZT content on structure and electrical properties of ceramic samples have been
investigated. Experimental results showed that all samples have pure perovskite phase with
tetragonal structure, the c/a ratio increases with increasing of PZT content. At x = 0.80, electical
properties of ceramics are optimal: the density () of 7.81g/cm3, the electromechanical coupling
factor (kp) of 0.58, the dielectric constant (r) of 1230, the dielectric loss (tan) of 0.005, the
mechanical quality factor (Qm) of 1034 and the pemanent polarization (Pr) of 27C/cm2, which
makes it as a promising material for high power piezoelectric devices.

Keywords: Piezoelectrical ceramic, ferroelectric, Dielectric loss, Electromechanical coupling

factor

(CODE: MEP-P38)

THE EFFECT OF THE FLUX B2O3 AND THE ROLE OF ION RE3+
IN CaAl2O4: Eu2+, Nd3+, RE3+ PHOSPHOR (RE: Dy, Tb, Gd)

Nguyen Ngoc Trac1, Nguyen Manh Son1, Phan Tien Dung2, Vo Thi Hong Anh1
1
Department of Physics, University of Sciences, Hue University, Vietnam
E­mail: [email protected]
2
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

The long afterglow phosphors CaAl2O4: Eu2+, Nd3+, RE3+ (RE: Dy, Tb, Gd) were prepared
by the combustion method at 580 oC for 5 minutes. In this method, the B2O3 oxide was used as
flux. The influences of the flux B2O3 quantity and the role of ion RE3+ (RE: Dy, Gd, Tb) in the
phosphor CaAl2O4: Eu2+, Nd3+ were studied systemically. The X­ray diffraction pattern, scanning
electron microscopy graphic, the photoluminescence spectra and decay time were presented. The
emission spectra of phosphors had a broad band with maximum at 444 nm due to electron
transition from the 4f65d1 to the 4f7 of ion Eu2+. It is showed that Nd3+ and RE3+ ions generated
traps that resulted the long persistant phosphorescence. Simultaneously, when the concentration of
RE3+ ion was high, they generated also emission centers in the phosphor.

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MONTE CARLO STUDY OF THE ROOM-TEMPERATURE FERROMAGNETISM

IN C-DOPED ZnO

Ha Viet Anh1,2, Dao Xuan Viet1,2, Nguyen Duc Trung Kien1,2 and Pham Thanh Huy1
1
Advanced Institute for Science and Technology
2
International Center for Computational Material Science, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

The room­temperature ferromagnetism of C­doped ZnO has been simulated by using the
extensive Monte Carlo (MC) simulation method, with the particular attention to the phase
transition temperature for various carbon impurity concentrations. In the previous article, it was
reported the existence of room­temperature ferromagnetism of C­doped ZnO by using the
first­principle calculation [1]. Another article revealed the phase transition temperature of C­doped
ZnO with the assumption of isotropic magnetic exchange interaction of C atoms by MC simulation
[2]. However, the recent study suggested that the ferromagnetic interaction of C atoms prefers
hexagonal ab­plane to c­axis direction by using the first­principle calculation [3]. In order to
clarify the issue of “isotropy” and “anisotropy” ferromagnetism, we have performed MC
simulation for C­doped ZnO with both isotropic and anisotropic exchange interactions of C atoms.
The results and discussions will be presented.

References:
1. Pan H, et. al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 99 12720 (2007)
2. Chen Shan, et.al., Acta Physica Sinica. 58 3 (2009)
3. Sanjeev K. Nayak, et. al., arXiv 1205.5830 (2012)
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NONLINEAR CURRENT DENSITY IN PARABOLIC QUANTUM WELLS WITH AN

IN-PLANE MAGNETIC FIELD

Bui Dinh Hoi 1 , Tran Cong Phong 2

1
National University of Civil Engineering; E­mail: [email protected]
2
National Education Union of Viet Nam

ABSTRACT

The dc electrical transport in a parabolic quantum well (PQW) subjected to a crossed

electric field and in­plane magnetic field, is studied analytically. The scattering by optical phonons
is taken into account at high temperatures and strong magnetic fields. We obtained the expression
for nonlinear current density (NCD) involving external (electric and magnetic) fields and
characteristics parameters of PQW. The dependence of NCD on the electric field is complicated.
The analytical result is numerically evaluating and graphed to show clearly the influence of
external fields as well as structure of PQW on the NCD

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SYNTHESIS AND PHOTOLUMINESCENCE OF ZnCdSe/ZnSeS

ALLOY QUANTUM DOTS

Nguyen Hai Yen, Nguyen Ngoc Hai, Le Van Vu, Vu Thi Hong Hanh, Bui Huy and Pham Thu Nga
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology,
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

One of the core limitations of the quantum dots synthesized by colloidal chemical methods is
that at single quantum dot level, they emit “blinking photoluminescence” ­ random switching
between states of high (ON) and low (OFF) emissivities ­ under continuous photo­excitation [1­5].
This decreases the emission efficiency and remarkably restricts their use in applications for single
quantum dots or for single­quantum dot tracking of individual molecules in cell biology [3]. In
order to search for new compositions and structures of quantum dots, suppress the blinking and
serve the application purposes in bio­medical and in optoelectronic devices, we have studied the
fabrication of new alloy quantum dots. In this report, we will present new results on alloy quantum
dots, with alloy shell and changed compositions, for particular CdZnSe/ZnS1­xSex with the shell
thickness of 4 monolayers (ML). These quantum dots are fabricated thanks to the one­step
synthesis process. The emission spectra change according to the compositions of the alloy
quantum dots. The full wide at half maximum (FWHM) of the emission spectra of the quantum
dots is about 35 nm. When covered with one shell layer, the emission intensity of the CdZnSe core
increases along with the shell thickness. For comparision purpose, two different shell materials
have been used, which are ZnS and ZnSSe alloy. With the same shell thickness, the intensity and
emission wavelength of the QDs change when the shell’s compositions change. Researchs on
powder X­ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X­ray spectroscopy (EDS) and transmission
electronic microscopy (TEM) have been carried out in order to determine the alloy crystal phase,
compositions and shape, size of the alloy quantum dots. Detailed discussions on the experiment
results are also presented in this report. These results are new and shall open up a potential
application for alloy quantum dots in optoelectronic devices and biology.

References:
1. X.Wang, X.Ren, K.Kahen, M.A.Hahn, M.Rajeswaran, S.M.Zacher, J.Silcox, G.E.Cragg, A.L.Efros
and T.D.Krauss, Nature, 459,686 (2009).
2. B.Mahler, P.Spinicelli, S.Buil, X.Quelin, J.P.Hermier and B.Dubertret, Nature Materials, Vol.7, 659
(2008).
3. Javier Vela, Han Htoon, Yongfen Chen, Young­Shin Park, Yagnaseni Ghosh, Peter M. Goodwin, James
H. Werner, Nathan P. Wells, Joanna L. Casson, Jennifer A. Hollingsworth; J. Biophotonics 3, No.
10–11, 706–717 (2010).
4. Christophe Galland, Yagnaseni Ghosh, Andrea Steinbruck, Milan Sykora, Jennifer A. Hollingsworth,
Victor I. Klimov & Han Htoon, Nature, 206, vol. 479, 10 November (2011).
5. Todd D. Krauss and Jeffrey J. Peterson, Nature Materials, vol. 11, January 2012, p.14­16.

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MICROSTRUCTURE OF Nd10,5Fe80,5M3B6 (M = Ga, Zr) ANISOTROPIC

NANOCRYSTALLINE MELT-SPUN RIBBONS INVESTIGATED BY HIGH
RESOLUTION TRANSMISION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

Luu Tien Hung1, Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa1, Duong Dinh Thang2, Nguyen Hai Yen2
Pham Thi Thanh2, Nguyen Huy Dan2
1
Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications, Vinh University
182 Le Duan Street, Vinh City, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnamese Academy of Science and
Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay Distr., Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

In this work, microstructure of Nd10,5Fe80,5M3B6 (M = Ga, Zr) anisotropic nanocrystalline

melt­spun ribbons is investigated by using high resolution transmision electron microscopy
(HR­TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SEAD) and X­ray diffraction (XRD). The
crystalline grains found in these alloys are mainly Nd2Fe14B and ­Fe embedded in the amorphous
matrix. The size and shape of the nanocrystallites depend on both the cooling rate and the
composition of the alloys. The crystallographic texture is observed not only in the as­quenched
ribbons but also in the annealed ones. The texture in the alloys is clearly affected by concentration
of Ga and Zr. The obtained results show possibility of producing anisotropic exchange­spring
magnets.
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A SIMULATION TECHNIQUE FOR STUDYING OF FORBIDDEN FREQUENCY

BANDGAP OF HIGH IMPEDANCE SURFACE STRUCTURES

Tran Manh Cuong, Ho Tuan Hung, Vuong Van Cuong, Phuong Thuy Hang, Nguyen Thi Thuy
Department of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The wide use of High Impedance Surface (HIS) or Electromagnetic Band­gap (EBG)
structures in several applications such as in radar and telecommunication systems was described in
literatures recently [1]­[4]. An interesting characteristic of HIS is its forbidden frequency bandgap.
In our simulation, by using FDTD­based software, we establish two monopoles, one for
transmission and one for reception. Therefore, the coefficient of electromagnetic wave
propagating through the HIS medium could be calculated. In the forbidden bandgap of HIS
structure, a very low transmission is received. This simulation technique can be applied in many
studies on electronic, electromagnetic or photonic designs.

References:
1. Fan Yang, Yahya Rahmat Samii, “Microstrip antennas intergrated with electromagnetic bandgap
structure: A low mutual coupling design for array applications”, IEEE Trans. ant. appl, vol. 51, no. 10,
2003.

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2. H. Xin, K. Matsugatani, M. Kim, J. Hacker, J. A. Higgins, M. Rosker and M. Tanaka, “Mutual

coupling reduction of low­profile monopole antennas on high­impedance ground plane”, Electronics
letters, 1st August 2002, Vol 38, No 16.
3. Sievenpiper, D, “High impedance electromagnetic surfaces”, PhD Dissertation, Electrical Engineering
Departement, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 1999.
4. Abdelwaheb Ourir, “Applications de Matériaux à Bandes Interdites Photoniques et de métamatériaux
en Télécommunications”, PhD Dissertation, Université de Paris XI d’Orsay, 2008.

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COMPOSITION DEPENDENCIES OF CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC AND MAGNETIC

PROPERTIES OF THE MnxAl1-x (x = 40 ÷ 60 at.%) ALLOYS

Do Khanh Tung1, Tran Thi Huyen Ngoc2, Do Hung Manh1, Vu Hong Ky1,
Le Thi Quynh Huong3 and Nguyen Minh Hong4
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology,
18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]
2
Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Nha Trang Pedagogic College, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
4
University of Technology and Management, N3 Ho Tung Mau, Mai dich, Cau giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

In this contribution, the synthesis and the magnetic studies of MnxAl1­x (x = 40 ÷ 60 at.%)
hard magnetic materials will be presented. Samples are prepared by a conventional arc melting.
Obtained ingots are subsequently annealed at various temperature and time duration to explore the
optimum condition for the ­phase development. The dependencies of the magnetic parameters on
the anneal temperature and time duration, in relationship with the phase composition and the
microstructure have been systematically investigated. The structure and magnetic properties of
MnxAl1­x were analyzed by X­ray diffraction (XRD), VSM and Pulsed Field Magnetometer. The
results show that the best hard magnetic properties was with x = 0.55.

Fig. 1. Hysteresis of MnxAl1-x Fig. 2. Hysteresis of Mn0,55Al0,45 with different

with x = 0,5; 0,55; 0,6 annealing temperature

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THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MAGNETIC FIELD ASSISTED

MELT-SPUN Nd2Fe14B/α-FeCo RIBBONS

Nguyen Xuan Truong1, Vu Hong Ky1, Nguyen Van Khanh2 and Nguyen Van Vuong1
1
Institute of Materials Science, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Viet Nam.
2
Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay District, Viet Nam
E­mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The ribbons with the starting composition Nd16Fe76B8+30 wt.% of Fe65Co35 were melt­spun
in the magnetic field perpendicular to the wheel surface with the strength of 3.2kG at wheel
speeds ranging from 24 to 36 m/s. It is shown that the magnetic field improves the crystalline texture
(00l), decreases the grain size and smooths the microstructure. The best energy product (BH)max
of as­spun ribbons was 13.9 MGOe with the optimal wheel speed, vopt = 32 m/s. The
fundamentals of the magnetic field assisted melt spinning technique and its potential in creating
the high performance microstructure of nanocomposite Nd2Fe14B/a­FeCo ribbons are also
discussed in details.
Keywords: melt-spun in magnetic field, crystaline texture, nanocomposite Nd2Fe14B/a-FeCo.

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DIRECT GROWTH OF MULTI-LAYER GRAPHENE ON Si(111) 7×7 SUBSTRATE BY

ELECTRON BEAM EVAPORATION

Trung T. Pham, F. Joucken and R. Sporken

Laboratory for Physical and Electronic Materials ­ Department of Physics, Falcuty of Sciences, University
of Namur, Belgium, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The preparation of graphene, a 2D sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a honey­comb

structure on a suitable substrate, has attracted enormous attention in the scientific community
during the last ten years[1­2]. With relation to Si technology, Si(111) 7×7 might be one of the
most attractive candidates because of its highly reactive and stable surface reconstruction[3]. In
this paper, graphene films are grown directly on Si(111) 7×7 surface under appropriate conditions
through the deposition of carbon atoms using electron beam evaporation of a graphite rod via an
interesting growth process. The structural properties of the samples are investigated by Auger
electron spectroscopy (AES), X­ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS), low energy electron
diffraction (LEED), reflection high energy electron diffraction (RHEED), Raman spectroscopy,
scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and ultra­violet photoemission spectroscopy (UPS). Our
experimental results demonstrate that the quality of graphene films formed depend not only on the
substrate temperature but also on the carbon buffer layer at the interface. This method might be
very promising for integration into the next generation electronic devices.
Keywords: multi-layer graphene, e-beam evaporation , Si substrate, substrate temperature, carbon
buffer layer.
References:

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1. A. K. Geim and K. S. Novoselov, The rise of graphene, Nature materials, Vol. 6 (2007).
2. Th. Seyller, A. Bostwick, K. V. Emtsev, K. Horn, L. Ley, J. L. McChesney, T. Ohta, J. D. Riley, E.
Rotenberg, and F. Speck, Epitaxial graphene: a new material, phys. stat. sol. (b) 245, No. 7,
1436–1446 (2008).
3. Guo­Xin Qian and D. J. Chadi, Si(111) 7×7 surface: Energy­minimization calculation for the dirner ­
adatom ­ stacking­fault model, Phys. Rev. B35, 3 (1987).

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SYNTHESIS OF SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES OVER Co-Mo/Al2O3

CATALYSTS BY THE CATALYTIC CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION OF
METHANE

My Anh Nguyen, Ngo Duy Tam, Thang Le Van, Cao Duy Vinh
Faculty of Materials Technology, HCMUT
268 Ly Thuong Kiet street, Tan Binh district, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
E­mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Different alumina­supported Co­Mo samples prepared by the wet impregnation method have
been used as catalysts for the synthesis of single­walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) by chemical
vapor deposition (CVD) using CH4 at 900°C. The mass ratio of the bimetallic catalyst with a
composition of Co : Mo : Al2O3 has been demonstrated to play an important role in the formation
of the single­walled carbon nanotubes obtained. In addition, the selection of solvent to disperse
the Co­Mo/ Al2O3 catalysts has significant effect on the resulting quality of the carbon nanotubes
produced.

Fig.1. SEM image of SWNT grown onto Co-Mo/Al2O3 catalysts with a ratio of
Co:Mo:Al2O3 = 1:3:3, using the solvent of methanol to disperse them.

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INVESTIGATION OF THE TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF DIELECTRICS AND

PIEZOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF THE La DOPED PZT-PMnN CERAMICS

Than Trong Huy1, Nguyen Dinh Tung Luan2, Truong Van Chuong3
1
Phu Xuan University, 28, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Hue city, Vietnam
2
Hue Industrial College, 70, Nguyen Hue Street, Hue city, Vietnam
3
Hue University of Science, 77, Nguyen Hue Street, Hue city, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The temperature dependence of ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of La doped

PZT­PMnN solid solutions [LaxPb1­x(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O3]0.93 – [Pb(Mn1/3Nb2/3)O3]0.07 was investigated.
These materials were prepared by the columbite method, the La content (x) was chosen in the
range of 1­6 mol%. The changes of dielectric constant (), loss tangent (tanδ) and planar coupling
factor (kp) vs temperature show the evidence of the extence of a phase transformation in the
material when the teperature changing. The investigations find out the composition with excellent
piezoelectric characteristics and low temperature coefficient of resonance frequency (TCF).

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COUPLING BETWEEN FERROMAGNETISM AND SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

IN La2/3Ca1/3MnO3 / YBa2Cu3O7-x HETEROSTRUCTURE WITH
DIFFERENT INTERFACES

Tra – Vu Thanh1, Ying-Jiun Chen2, Cheng – Yan Lu1, Bo-Chao Huang3, Jan-Chi Yang4,
Ya -Ping Chiu3, Hong-Ji Lin2, Chien-Te Chen2 , Jiunn–Yuan Lin1, Ying-Hao Chu3
1
Institute of Physics, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan, Email: [email protected]
2
National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
3
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University
Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan.
4
Department of Physics, National Sun Yat­Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan

ABSTRACT

Interfaces have emerged as one of the focal points of current condensed matter science. In
complex, correlated oxides, heterointerfaces provide a powerful route to create and manipulate
the charge, spin, orbital, and lattice degrees of freedom. In artificially constructed heterointerfaces,
the interaction of such degrees of freedom has resulted in a number of exciting discoveries
including the observation of a two­dimensional electron gas­like behavior at LaAlO3­SrTiO3
interfaces and the emergence of the ferromagnetism in a superconducting material at a
YBa2Cu3O7­x­La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 interface and more recently in the discovery of a ferromagnetic state
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behaviors rely on the new design concept of the interfaces between two functional materials. In
this study, epitaxial bilayers of ferromagnetic of La2/3Ca1/3MnO3 (LCMO) and superconducting
YBa2Cu3O7­x (YBCO) were grown on SrTiO3 (001) substrates by pulsed laser deposition assisted
with high pressure reflection high energy electron diffraction. Two different interfaces
(La,Ca­O/Cu­O & Mn­O/Ba­O) have been designed and created to be a model template to
understand the coupling behaviors at the interfaces. X­ray absorption near edge spectroscopy
(XANES) combined with cross­sectional scanning tunneling microscopy have been applied to
study the electronic and magnetic structures of LCMO/YBCO with different interfaces. We
demonstrate that extensive charge transfer occurs between maganite and YBCO. In addition, our
experiments show there is obvious energy shift in the absorption spectrum of different interfaces.
Different interfaces lead to the difference of ionic Mn–oxygen bond, which leads to the linear
dichroism (LD) effect. The macroscopic properties, such as transport and magnetic properties are
measured to build up the connection between macroscopic properties and local electronic
structures. This study opens new venue to design the functional interfaces.

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INFLUENCE OF DIFFUSION PROCESSES ON PERFORMANCE OF UPGRADED

METALLURGICAL GRADE SILICON SOLAR CELLS

DINH Cong Truong1, DANG Mau Chien1, NGUYEN Tran Thuat1,2

and NGUYEN Hong Quang3
1
Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city;
E­mail: [email protected]
2
Nano and Energy Center, Vietnam National University Hanoi
3
Norut, Narvik, Norway

ABSTRACT

Phosphorous­diffusion to form p­n junction is the most crucial step in fabrication of

crystalline silicon solar cells. Efficiency of solar cell fabricated from a certain silicon material type
and its electrical parameters like open circuit voltage (Voc), short circuit current density (Jsc) and
Fill Factor (FF) dependent strongly on the sheet resistance of the emitter formed after the diffusion.
In this paper, we present the study on an influence of front emitter doping level on the electrical
properties of the solar cell based on upgraded metallurgical grade silicon (UMG­Si) wafers. The
emitters with different sheet resistances in range of 50­80 Ohms/Square and different doping
profiles were applied to both normal multi­crystalline silicon and UMG­Silicon solar cells to
compare their cell performance. Moreover, an enhancement of minority carrier lifetime in silicon
wafer after different diffusion processes was investigated. It was found by microwave
photoconductive decay (µ­PCD) that the average minority carrier lifetime increased from 0.55 µs
to nearly about 5 µs for multi­Si wafers and from 1.7 µs to 5.5 µs for UMG­Si wafers. By
adjustment of sheet resistance of the emitter, we achieved 15% efficiency for screen­printed
UMG­Si solar cells at Laboratory for Nanotechnology.

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INVESTIGATION OF OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF LiLaP4O12 NANOCRYSTALS

DOPED WITH Dy3+ FOR APPLICATION IN WHITE LIGHT GENERATION

Lukasz Marciniak1, Wieslaw Strek1, Dariusz Hreniak1, Aneta Wiatrowska2, Eugeniusz Zych2
1
Institute of Low temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
Email: [email protected]
2
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland

ABSTRACT

For the last few decades great effort has been done and many researches have been
conducted for finding and designing new materials for white light generation for fluorescent tubes
(FT) or light emitting diodes (LED). One of the possibilities of white light generation is to take
advantage of mixing in proper ratio of emissions in blue, green and red regions of spectrum from
Ln3+ doped compounds. One of good candidate for this purpose is dysprosium (Dy3+) ion. The
impact of dopand concentration on emission spectra is presented in Fig. 1. The increase of Dy3+
concentration results in lowering of intensity of 4F9/2­>6H9/2,6F11/2 transition due to enhancement of
energy diffusion effect in matrix. Therefore color of emitted light can be tuned by dopant
concentration. Analysis of energy transfers between dysprosium ions in lithium tetraphosphates
matrix has been performed.
In present work influence of dopant concentration on spectroscopic properties of
LiLa1­xDyxP4O12 nanocrystals is investigated.

Fig. 1. The emission spectra of LiLa1-xDyxP4O12 nanocrystals as a function of Dy3+ concentration

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PREPARATION OF N, Fe, C DOPED TiO2 CATALYSTS AND THE CATALYST

SUPPORTED ON ACTIVATED CARBON FOR DEGRADATION OF PESTICIDES
UNDER VISIBLE LIGHT

Vu Thi Kim Thanh1, Nguyen Thi Thien Kieu1, Nguyen Minh Phuong1, Nguyen Quang Trung2, Chu
Ngoc Chau1, Nguyen Manh Ha1, Dao Ngoc Nhiem3
1
Hanoi University of Sciences, VNU, Hanoi; E-mail: [email protected]
2
Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology;
3
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

Titanium dioxide is a semiconductor, chemically stable, nontoxic and capable of photocatalyzing

in ultraviolet region. Doping by introducing metals and nonmetals into TiO2 structure can enhance
photochemical sensitivity under visible light. Among these types, Fe, C, N co-doped titania has been
reported as a kind of promising photocatalyst, being able to decompose toxic organic compounds [1].
In this study, the Fe-C-TiO2 and N-C-TiO2 catalysts were synthesized by sol-gel method
followed by hydrothermal treatment. In addition, immobilization of a catalyst on activated carbon (AC)
was also studied to enhance the separation performance of TiO2 [2]. Sodium styrene sulfonate (PSS)
was used as modification agent to AC surface. The synthesized catalysts and catalysts supported on
activated carbon were examined for the degradation and mineralization of pesticides.
The XRD patterns indicated that anatase is a major crystalline phase (Fig. 1). The intensity of
light absorption in visible light region (400 - 600 nm) of Fe, N, C doped TiO2 catalysts and the catalysts
supported on activated carbon (N/Fe-C-TiO2/AC) was enhanced. The SEM images of the Fe-C-TiO2
and N-C-TiO2 catalysts are shown in Fig. 2 (a, b), indicating the formation of homogeneous nano
particles. The absorption peaks at 3395.23 cm-1 and 1420.58 cm-1 observed in IR spectra of
N/Fe-C-TiO2/AC composites attributed to linkage between titanium with aromatic ring from
polystyrene and with -OH phenolic group.
(a) (b)

Fig. 1. XRD patterns of the catalysts Fig. 2 SEM images of Fe-C-TiO2 (a) and N-C-TiO2 (b)

The photocatalytic degradation under visible light of methomyl pesticides using the synthesized
materials was investigated. The decreasing significantly of COD values was observed under compact
lamp illumination. In addition, the formation of ammonium and nitrate anions during the reaction
process implied the mineralization of the pesticides.
Acknowledgments. This research was financially supported by the Program for Potential Science and
Technology Projects (KC.02.TN08/11-15) from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam.
References
1. Wu Y., Zhang J., Xiao L., Chen F., Applied Surface Science 256 (2010) 4260 – 4268.
2. Shan A. Y., Ghazi T. I. M., Rashid S. A., Applied Catalysis A: General, 389 (2010) 1–8.

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SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF

N-DOPED ZnO-SBA-15

Huynh Thi Ngoc Ni, Tran Minh, Tran Thi Thu Phuong, Truong Quy Tung, Vo Vien
Department of Chemistry, Quy Nhon University, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

N-doped ZnO-SBA-15 (denoted as xN-yZnO-SBA-15, in which, x is number of times for urea

treatment, y is ratio of ZnO/(ZnO+SBA-15) in percent of weight) materials have been successfully
synthesized by a two-step procedure. Firstly, yZnO-SBA-15 has been prepared by impregnating Zn(NO3)2
on SBA-15 and followed by calcinating at 550oC. In the second step, yZnO-SBA-15 has been modified by
doping nitrogen under the assistant of urea with x times. The resulting materials, xN-yZnO-SBA-15 with
various contents of ZnO, were characterized by XRD, TEM, SEM, EDS, N2 adsorption/desorption at 77K,
UV-vis DRS and XPS. The results have shown that xN-yZnO-SBA-15 materials maintain their ordered
hexagonal mesostructure and exhibit light absorbance in the visible region. The photocatalytic activity of
xN-yZnO-SBA-15 samples was evaluated by photodegradation of methylene blue under visible light. The
results showed that the xN-yZnO-SBA-15 materials exhibit a significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity.
This was mainly attributed to their large surface area.

Fig. 1. UV-vis DRS spectra of 30ZnO/SBA-15 (a), 1N-30ZnO/SBA-15 (b), 2N-30ZnO/SBA-15 (c), and
3N-30ZnO/SBA-15 (d). In the inset: UV-vis spectra of methylene blue solution after various reaction time with
photocatalyst 3N-30ZnO/SBA-15 under visible light

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CARBON SUPPORTED NANO-SIZED ELECTROCATALYSTS FOR LOW

TEMPERATURE FUEL CELL: A DESIGN

Tran Van Man1,2, Le My Loan Phung1,2, Ha The An1, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thoa1,2
1
VNU-HCM Key Lab, Applied Physical Chemistry, University of Science-Vietnam National University Ho
Chi Minh City, 227 Nguyen Van Cu street, District 5, HCM City, Vietnam.
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science-Vietnam National
University Ho Chi Minh-Viet Nam, 227 Nguyen Van Cu street, District 5, HCM City, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The components in low temperature fuel cell (PEMFC, DMFC, DAFC), including platinum
(Pt)-based electrocatalysts which take over 55% total cost is one of the challenges for its
commercialization [1]. The key for this problem seems to lie in designing and synthesizing novel
electrocatalyst which uses less amount of Pt but gives better electrocatalyst activity and durability.
The bimetallic materials such as PtRu, PtCo, PtMo, PtSn, PtPd,…could be a solution to solve this
problems [2]. In this research we describe a design of small low temperature fuel cell working with
hydrogen or alcolhol. The nano electrocatalyst which was prepared as nano-sized Pt/C, PtRu/C
(10 wt.%), PtCo/C… by co-reduction and successive reduction using NaBH4, Ethylene
glycol…The catalytic activities were evaluated towards oxygen reduction reactioanol oxidation in
comparation with commercial Pt/C (20 wt.% ). The particle siz e of catalysts determined by TEM
analysis is about 2–5nm. The bimetallic composite PtRu/C shows better activity and durability
than commercial Pt/C. We make a design for 5x5cm, 10 x10 cm monocell and analyzed the
current- flow rate of fuel and oxygen. We calculated the average poisoning rate and the minimum
necessary amount of catalyst on catahode and anode of monocell.

(a) (b)
Fig. 1. TEM of PtRu/C (a) co- reduction (b) successive reduction.

Keywords: Bimetallic, bimetallic catalyst, monocell, oxygen reduction reaction, methanol

oxidation.
References:
1. R. Bashyam and P. Zelenay Nature 2006 443 63
2. E. Antolini, J. Mater. Sci. 2003 38 2995

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SYNTHESIS AND PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY. OF UNDOPED AND TRANSITION

METAL-DOPED TIO2 NANOWIRES

Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa, Luu Tien Hung, Nguyen Thi Minh
Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Vinh University
182 Le Duan, Vinh, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

One-dimensional (1-D) TiO2 nanostructures such as nanowires and nanotubes have been
extensively studied because of their potential applications in solar cell, gas sensor, Li-ion batteries
and photocatalysis. In particular, the controllable synthesis of 1-D TiO2 nanostructures on a
supporting substrate has been of great interest. Well-aligned 1-D TiO2 nanostructure
photocatalysts on substrates have several advantages over suspended TiO2 nanoparticles in a
liquid solution because they offer a high specific surface area without agglomeration problems and
facilitate an easy photocatalyst recovery process, allowing them to be collected after use
[1,2]. .However, photocatalytic efficiency of TiO2 under visible light is very low because of its
large band gap of 3.0-3.2 eV. Many approaches have been made to improve the photocatalytic
activity of TiO2 under visible light irradiation, such as transition metal doping and non-metallic
doping. In this presentation, we report some results of undoped and transition metal (Co and Ni)
doped TiO2 nanowire growth by solvothermal method and their photocatalytic characteristics.
Undoped and transition metal (Co and Ni) doped TiO2 nanowires were grown directly on Si
(100) and glass substrates using solvothermal method. The substrates were placed in a sealed
Teflon reactor (50 ml), containing 10 ml H20, 10 ml HCl (37 wt.%), 0.5 ml titanium tetrachloride
(TiCl4), 0.5 ml tetrabutyl titanate (Ti(OC4H9)4) and a certain amount of transition metal chloral
hydrate (CoCl2.xH20 or NiCl2.6H20). The reaction temperature was 180 oC and reaction time was
fixed at 4 h. The uniform TiO2 nanowires were formed with a high density. The length and
diameter of the nanowires was ~2-4 μm and ~8-12 nm, respectively. X-ray diffractometer and
high-resolution transmission electron microscopy studies revealed that the nanowires had a
single-crystalline structures and grew along the <001> zone-axis rutile phase. Compared to the
undoped TiO2 nanowires, Co-doped TiO2 nanowires showed the enhaced photocatalytic activity,
whereas Ni-doped TiO2 nanowires exhibited the reduced photocatalytic activity. We will further
discuss the growth mechanism and the photocatalytic characteristics of undoped and transition
metal doped TiO2 nanowires under visible and ultraviolet light.

References:
1. Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa, Zonghoon Lee, and Eui-Tae Kim, Journal of The Electrochemical Society,
159 (2) K42-K45 (2012).
2. Luu Tien Hung and Nguyen Thi Quynh Hoa*, Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters, 15 (5) K45-K47
(2012).

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LOW TEMPERATURE SYNTHESIZE OF TiO2 NANOCRYSTALS

Ly Ngoc Tai, Dao Thi Hoa, Pham Thi Thanh, Tran Thanh Thuy, Duong Thi Giang,
Do Hung Manh, Vu Dinh Lam, Nguyen Van Chien and Le Van Hong
Institute of Materials Science, VAST
18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanocrystal of anatase phase undoped and doped with Cu has been
fabricated at a low temperature of 100oC by a sol-gel method. In this process, titanium
isopropoxide (TPOT) and ethanol was used as precursors. The effect of the TPOT/ ethanol ratio
on the products has been investigated to find out the optimal ratio of TPOT/ethanol to obtain TiO2
nanocrystals at low temperature. The obtained results of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron
microscopy SEM and Raman scattering have found that Cu has substituted Ti in structure of TiO2
and the 5 nm TiO2 anatase nanocrystals have been well synthesized at a temperature of 100oC. The
creation of the TiO2 anatase nanocrystal with size of about 5nm at a low-temperature of 100oC
opened a possibility to manufacture photocatalytic materials used in biological applications,
environmental treatment, especially in solar cell and hydrogen generation by water splitting.

Keywords: TiO2 nanocrystals, X-ray, SEM, Raman, low temperature synthesize

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INVESTIGATION OF DNA SEQUENCES IMMOBILIZATION ON ZNO NANOWIRES

FOR BIOSENSOR APPLICATION

Ta Thi Nhat Anh, Le Thi Tam, Nguyen Duc Trung Kien, Phuong Dinh Tam
Hanoi Advanced School of Science and Technology (AIST), Hanoi University of Science and Technology
(HUST), No. 1 Dai Co Viet Road, Hanoi, Vietnam
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

This paper reports a DNA sequences immobilization method on ZnO nanowires for
biosensor application. The DNA strands were immobilized on nanowires by absorption approach.
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was employed to verify the bond between DNA
sequences and the ZnO nanowires. The morphology of the DNA strands attached ZnO nanowire
was characterized by a field emission scanning electron microscope. As-obtained DNA sensor was
used to detect pathogen virus by using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results
showed that DNA sensor could detect a concentration of 2 nM, a response time is from 3 to 4
minute, a detection limit of DNA sensor is 0,5 nM. From these results showed that DNA sensor
based on ZnO nanowire could be used for rapid pathogen virus detection.

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ELECTROSYNTHESIS OF POLYANILINE – MUTILWALLED CARBON NANOTUBE

NANOCOMPOSITE FILMS IN THE PRESENCE OF SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE
FOR GLUCOSE BIOSENSING

Trinh Ngoc Thang1, Le Trong Huyen1, Nguyen Le Huy1,

Nguyen Hai Binh2, Nguyen Van Anh1, Tran Dai Lam2
1
School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
E-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected]
2
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

The integrated planar metal-film electrodes, fabricated by microelectromechanical systems

(MEMS) technology, have three-electrode configuration (1) platinum working electrode; (2) platinum
counter electrode; (3) Ag/AgCl reference electrode. Polyaniline-mutilwalled carbon nanotubes
(PANi-MWCNT) nanocomposites were electropolymerized in sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) onto
the planar platinum film working electrode. Firstly, the MWCNT were dispersed in SDS solution
then the mixture of aniline, MWCNT, SDS, and H2SO4 acid was electro-synthesized by
potentiostatic E = +0.90 V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The PANI-MWCNT films were characterized by cyclic
voltammetric and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that the PANI-MWCNT
films have a high electroactivity, a porous and branched structure that can increase the specific
surface area for biosensing application. The PANI-MWCNT films were applied for covalent
immobilization of glucose oxidase (GOx) via glutaraldehyde agent. The GOx-PANi-MWCNT/Pt
bioelectrodes were studied using cyclic voltammetric and chronoamperometric techniques. A
linear range of the calibration curve for the glucose concentration lies between 0.9 and 7.0 mM
which is suitable level in the human body. The response time of the glucose sensor, which is
defined as the reaction current reaching 95% of the steady-state current, is about 5-10 s.

(CODE: NLE-P8)

MODIFICATION WATER-SOLUBE CHITOSAN COATING Fe3O4 FOR

WASTE-WATER TREATMENT APPLICATIONS

Doan Thi Kim Dung, Le Khanh Vinh, Le Hong Phuc

Institute of Physics in Hochiminh City
E-mail: [email protected]
.
ABSTRACT

Water-solube chitosan prepared from carboxymethylating or reacetylating amino groups or

hydroxyl groups was used to coat magnetic nanoparticles. Diameter of magnetic-chitosan complex
is about 30nm and magnetic saturation around 30emu/g. Products were applied to remove Pb (II)
ions and As (III) out of solution. The experiment would be useful for the removal of Pb(II) ions at
pH 4.0 – 6.0 and of As (III) ions at pH 3.0 – 5.0.

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PREPARATION AND RELEASE CONTROL OF CURCUMIN LOADED MAGNETIC
CONJUGATE OF Fe3O4 NANOPARTICLES ENCAPSULATED BY ALGINATE

Thi Thu Trang Mai1*, Phuong Thu Ha1, Thi Lan Ngo2, Hong Nam Pham1, Phuc Xuan Nguyen1
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology;
E-mail: [email protected]
2
Thai Nguyen University

ABSTRACT

In this contribution, we present the fabrication of a multifunctional nanosystem with the use
of magnetite nanoparticles and two natural compounds, namely Alginate (Alg) (a polysaccharide
extracted from brown algae) and Curcumin (Cur) (a yellow compound isolated from rhizome of
Curcuma longa L. plant) and the procedure of the Cur release. Alg was first absorbed onto the
surface of Fe3O4 nanoparticles and followed by loading Cur in the conjugate. The presence of Alg
and Cur was confirmed by Fourier Transform Infrared spectrum (FTIR) and Field
emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy (Fe-SEM). The release capacity of Cur from magnetic
conjugate was investigated using Ultra Violet-visible spectroscopy at different temperatures with
and without using alternating magnetic field. Under alternating magnetic field (AMF), the
percentate of Cur release increased nearly two times compared to the released amount by external
heater at 37o and 50oC. Moreover, AMF also helped increasing the amount of Cur released over
time. These results suggest that magnetic conjugate of Fe3O4 nanoparticles encapsulated by Alg
containing Cur is a promising system for both drug delivery and hyperthermia.

(CODE: NLE-P10)

SYNTHESIS AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF ZNO NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR

PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY

Nguyen Xuan Dung and Luu Tien Hung

Vinh University, 182 Le Duan Street, Vinh City, Vietnam
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nanoparticles ZnO were prepared by the sol gel citrate method using acid citric and zinc
nitrate. Microstructure of samples as characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) combined with
high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and selected area electron diffraction
(SAED). The specific surface area of nanoparticles was mesuarued by nitrogen adsorption
according to Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method (BET). Photocatalytic activity was studied by
measuring the decomposition of methylene blue in aqueous solution using UV-VIS spectroscopy.
Single phase of hexagonal structure (PDF2 card: 01-070-8072) was found in all the samples. The
grain size of nanoparticles is ranging form 15 to 30 nm in diameter. The sample synthesized under
optimal conditions has and specific surface area of 33 m2/g. Photocatalytic ability to decompose
methylene blue achieved over 98% at 120 minutes radiation. The decomposition efficiency in
methylene blue increases and reaches maximum at pH = 7-8.

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FABRICATION AND SIMULATION OF POLYMERIC MEMBRANE-LESS

MICROFLUIDIC FUEL CELL

N.T. Long, L.H. Minh and H.A. Tam

MEMS and Micro Systems Department, Electronics and Telecommunication Faculty, College of
Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Design of micro power sources is important issue for mobile devices and wireless sensor
networks. One of the promising candidate for micro power source is fuel cell which generate
electricity from reduction and oxidation reactions of fuel such as hydrogen, ethanol etc. Recently,
membrane-less fuel cells have been developed utilizing the effect of laminar flow between fluid
streams at micro scale. It eliminates the photon exchange membrane (PEM) which causes several
issues such as membrane dry-out, fuel crossover and additional resistance. In this work, we
designed and fabricated Y shaped microfluidic fuel cells on PMMA substrate. The Pt electrodes
were formed at the side wall of the channels using DC sputtering. The oxidant and fuel were
KMnO4 and HCOOH respectively. The process of flow inside the channels was simulated using
COMSOL Multiphysics and the electrochemical properties of the fuel cell were also investigated.

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ADSORPTION OF Pb(II) AND Cd(II) ION ONTO NANOSTRUCTURED COMPOSITE

BASED ON PEANUT SHELL AND POLYANILINE

Phan Thi Binh1, Pham Thi Tot1, Mai Thi Xuan1, Bui Minh Quy2
1
Institute of Chemistry, VAST of Vietnam, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi
2
Department of Chemistry, Scientific College-Thai Nguyen University

ABSTRACT

This study reports on removal of selected metal ion (lead and cadmium) from aqueous
solution by adsorption. Nanostructured composite based on peanut shell and polyaniline (PANi)
was used as an absorbent to remove each metal from mono component systems. Pb2+ and Cd2+
concentration in solution before and after adsorption process on that composite were analysed by
Atomic Adsorption Spectroscopy (AAS).The results indicated that adsorption capacity for lead
ions on that composite was 93.4% and cadmium 77.7% from solution concentration Co of 5mg/l
during 40 minutes. Adsorption capacity analysis explained that adsorption of Pb2+ and Cd2+ fitted
well into Langmuir isotherm better than Freundlich isotherm. The maximum adsorption capacity
obtained from the Langmuir isotherm model were 196.0784 and 140.8451 mg/l for Pb2+ and Cd2+,
respetively.

Keywords: PANi-peanut shell composite, Langmuir isotherm adsorption, Freundlich isotherm,

heavy metal ions removal

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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOSTRUCTURED COMPOSITE

BASED ON RICE HUSK AND POLYANILINE

Phan Thi Binh 1, Pham Thi Tot 1, Mai Thi Xuan 1, Bui Minh Quy 2, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy 1
1
Institute of Chemistry, VAST of Vietnam, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi
2
Department of Chemistry, Scientific College-Thai Nguyen University

ABSTRACT

Composites based on polyaniline (PANi) and rice husk were prepared by chemical method
from acid medium containing aniline using ammonium persulfate as oxidation agent. It was found
by IR-spectroscopy a clearly presence of PANi combined with rice husk formed composite which
having morphological structure in nano scale by SEM-images. Lead ion concentrations in solution
berore and after adsorption process on that composite were analysed by Atomic Absorption
Spectroscopy. The maximum adsorption capacity obtained from the Langmuir isotherm model were
158.7302 and 131.5708 mg/g for Cd2+ and Pb2+, respectively.

Keywords: PANi-rice husk composite, Langmuir isotherm adsorption, nanostructure, heavy metal
ions removal

(CODE: NLE-P14)

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF VARIOUS NANO-MAGNETIC FLUIDS FOR PLATING

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Le Hong Phuc, Nguyen Quan Hien, Le Khanh Vinh, Doan Thi Kim Dung,
Le Thi Lien Chi, Tran Hoang Hai
Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Physics
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this work, various nano- magnetic fluids were prepared by wet chemical methods from
different magnetic nanoparticles such as Fe3O4, CoFe2O4, NiFe2O4, MnFe2O4 in size about 10-20
nm, magnetization saturation approximately 20 – 45 emu/g and mixed solution of water and
ethanol.The fluids is able to absorb many heavy metal ions such as Cu2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Fe2+, Cr3+ and
Cr6+ in synthetic plating wastewater over 90% with different examined conditions of
concentrations of nano-magnetic fluid, the pH of the synthetic plating wastewater, temperature
and contact time. The properties of magnetic nanoparticles was characterized by XRD, VSM,
SEM instruments, the parameters of synthetic plating wastewater before and after treatments were
measured by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) at the Institute of Environment and Natural
Resources in Ho Chi Minh City. This opens up a new technology for plating wastewater
treatment.

Keywords: Nano-magnetic fluid, heavy metal ions, plating wastewater, Fe3O4

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APPLICATION OF HA/TiO2 SUSPENSION SOLUTION FOR DECOMPOSING

BACTERIA AND FUNGI IN HOSPITAL

Nguyen Thi Hue 1, Ma Thi Anh Thu 2, Nguyen Thi Ha Giang 1

1
Institute of Environmental technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc
Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]
2
Cao Bang Teachers’ Training College, Km4, De Tham Ward, Cao Bang Town, Cao Bang Province

ABSTRACT

In most Vietnam's hospitals, air environment quality is serious by polluted by

microorganisms. Especially, the drug – resistant fungi cannot be killed by normal methods. Under
the irradiation of UV light, TiO2 is able to decompose microorganisms efficiently whereas
hydroxylapatite (HA) is capable to absorb them. HA was formed by using solution which have
ions component as the same as human serum. The optimal conditions for growing HA on surface
of TiO2 are: pH = 7-8, temperature at 37oC, soaked TiO2 in PBS solution for 3h.
HA/TiO2 suspension solution was tested in order to decompose fungi on the recovery
room’s wall (belonging the Army Medical Hospital 103). The efficiency of decomposition of total
bacteria and fungi reach over 80% after testing six months (compared with initial total bacteria
and fungi are 16283±33 CFU/cm2 and 497±22 CFU/cm2 respectively). Thus, HA/TiO2 suspension
solution can be used for decomposing bacteria and fungi on the wall in the room of hospital.

Keywords: TiO2, apatite, UV-light, bacteria, fungi

(CODE: NLE-P16)

HIGH ACTIVITY PHOTOCATALYST FOR WATER PURIFICATION

Balihin I.L.1, Berestenko V.I.1, Domashnev I.A.1, Kabachkov E.N.1, Kurkin E.N.1, Troitzky V.N.1
Chau Nguyen Hoai2 and Ngo Quoc Buu2
1
The Institute of problems of chemical physics of Russian academy of science in Chernogolovka
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
2
Institute of Environmental Technology Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

A method for the synthesis of nanocrystalline titanium dioxide by hydrolysis of titanium

tetrachloride has been developed. Synthesis process necessary for obtaining the maximum
photocatalytic efficiency of the received product has been optimized. High activity of the catalyst
in the oxidation of a model organic pollutant - neutral red (NR) in aqueous solution has been
demonstrated. By using liquid chromatography-spectrometry method, the dynamics of NR
mineralization has been investigated, intermediate and final products of NR destruction have been
defined.

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EFFECT OF V DOPED ON THE ACTIVITY PHOTOCATALYTIC OF TiO2 THIN FILM

PREPARED BY SOL-GEL DIP COATING. STUDY PHOTOCATALYTIC PROPERTIES
OF THIN FILMS TiO2 FOR DECOMPOSING METHYLENE BLUE

Tuyet Mai Nguyen Thi, Hong Phuong Nguyen Thi, Xuan Anh Trinh, Van Xa Nguyen,
Lan Huong Phung, Tat Bang Do, Thai Duc Vu, Dang Chinh Huynh
School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University Science and Technology, Viet Nam
E-mails: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

V doped on theTiO2 films is prepared by sol–gel dip coating technique. Effects of this metal
on the characteristics of the films were studied using XRD, FESEM, XPS, UV–Vis spectroscopy
techniques, Transmission spectroscopy techniques. Photocatalytic activity of modified TiO2 films
was evaluated by studying the degradation of methylene blue solution under visible light and UV
irradiation. The catalytic degradation of methylene blue dye in aqueous solutions under visible
light illumination demonstrates a significant enhancement of photocatalytic activity of these films
compared with the un-loaded films. The photocatalytic efficiency of modified TiO2 films by this
method is affected by the concentration of doping metal.

(CODE: NLE-P18)

PREPARATION OF CURCUMIN-LOADED PLURONIC F127/CHITOSAN

NANOPARTICLES FOR CANCER THERAPY

Minh Phuc Thi Le, Van Phuc Pham, Minh Lua Thi Dang, Huyen Thi La,
Thi Hanh Le, Quang Huan Le
Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nanoparticles (NPs) have been proven to be an effective delivery system with few side
effects for anticancer drugs. In this study, curcumin-loaded NPs have been prepared by an ionic
gelation method using chitosan and Pluronic® F-127 (PF) as a carrier to deliver curcumin to the
target cancer cells. Prepared NPs were characterized using Zetasizer, fluorescence microscopy,
scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Our results
showed that the encapsulation efficiency of curcumin was approximately 50%. The average size of
curcumine-loaded PF/Chi NPs was 150.9nm, while the zeta potential was 5.09mV. Cellular uptake
of curcumin-loaded NPs into HEK A293 cells was confirmed by fluorescence microscopy.

Keywords: chitosan, pluronic, curcumin, ionic gelation

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INTERACTION OF NANOSILVER PARTICLES WITH
HUMAN LYMPHOCITE CELLS

E. V. Jornic1, L. A. Baranova1 , E. S. Drozd2, M. S. Sudak2, S.A. Chizhik2,

N. Q. Buu3, N. H. Chau3, H. T. Ha3, D. T. Hien3
1
Institute of biophysics and cell engineering, NAS, Minsk, Belarus
2
Institute of heat- and massexchange named after Lykov, NAS, Minsk, Belarus
3
Institute of environmental technology, VAS&T, Hanoi, Vietnam
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The interaction of nanosilver particles with human lymphocite, which is one of the main
components in the human immune system, has been studied. The basic hypothesis of the damaging
effect of nanoparticles was supposed to be due to the oxidative stress caused by the appearence of
reactive oxygen species (ROS) and initiation of inflamatory reactions. In this context a study on
the influence of nanosilver particles on the formation of ROS in a human lymphocite culture was
carried out. Nanosilver particles were prepared in IET-VAS&T by water molecular method. Level
of oxidative reactions in lymphocites was assessed by using fluorescent probe DCFH-DA
(dichlorofluorescein diacetate).
The results showed that fluorescence intensity considerably increased after interaction of
nanosilver particles of different concentration that witnessed the formation of ROS in lymphocyte
cells and their accumulation. Morphological studies of the lymphocite cell membrane under
influence of nanosilver particles have been carried out using AFM method. It was shown that
morphological changes depend on the nanosilver concentration and the action of nanosilver
particles of size of  15nm significantly changed the morphology of lymphocite surface, but for
nanosilver particles with a size of  200 nm this effect did not appear.
Keywords: ROS, lymphocite, nanosilver, immune system.

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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PHOTOCATALYTIC MATERIAL
SBA-15-TiO2
.
Nguyen Phi Hung1, Bui Thi Mai Lam1, Mai Thi Tuong Vy1 and Nguyen Van Nghia2
1
Department of Chemistry, Quy Nhon University, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh, Vietnam
2
Department of Physics, Quy Nhon University, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh, Vietnam
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

ABSTRACT

SBA-15-TiO2 materials have been synthesized via a simple indirect hydrothermal method
under weak acidic conditions. The powder was characterizations by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2
sorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The resultant showed highly ordered mesoporous
structure with uniform pore sizes, high specific surface areas SBET of 762 m2/g and 686 m2/g at at
the TiO2:SiO2 mass ratios of 25:75 and 50:50. The photocatalytic activity of these materials has
been studied by methyl blue degradation under UV light irradiation.

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A STUDY ON DISTRIBUTION OF RED BLOOD CELLS USING MICROSIZED

PERMANENT MAGNETS

L.V. Cuong, N.T.K. Linh, N.T. Hien, B.N.Q. Trinh, L.T. Hien and P.D. Thang
Department of Nano Magnetic Materials and Devices, Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology,
University of Engineering and Technology,Vietnam National University, Hanoi,
E3 Building, 144 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]
.
ABSTRACT
In recent years, magnetic actuation and trapping can be found in many applications,
especially in the BioMEMS field. Improving the technology for positioning and arraying cells is an
important challenge in cellular biology. In this work, red blood cells in aqueous solution as a
model of living cells are confined by using fabricated microsized Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets as a
trap. The working principle is based on the levitation phenomenon of diamagnetic particles in a
suitable magnetic field space. The results open a new approach in in-vitro monitoring of living
cells without contact to restrict the damages of cells, protect surface of microsized magnets as
well as reduce processing time. In addition, a theoretical work will be presented for comparison.

(CODE: NLE-P22)

BROOKITE NANOURCHINS AND ANATASE NANOPARTICLES IN

PHOTOCATALYTIC PERFORMANCE

Min-Han Yang1, Yu-Lin Lin1, Hsin-Tien Chiu2 and Chi-Young Lee1

1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University,
Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30043, R. O. C.
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University,
Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30050, R. O. C

ABSTRACT

Brookite phase TiO2 is rarely being studied compared to anatase and rutile TiO2. In this
work, the anatase/brookite TiO2 mixtures have been tailored by a simple hydrothermal approach
using titanate nanotube as precursor in the presence of sodium fluoride aqueous solution. Pure
anatase nanoparticles were obtained in deionized water. As high concentrated NaF solution, high
quality brookite TiO2 nanourchins were acquired. The brookite nanourchins are constructed from
nanorods that grew radially from the center of the matrix. Compared with pure phase TiO2 in
photocatalytic performance, the mixture with 80% anatase and 20% brookite exhibited highly
photocatalytic activity. The synergy effect may attribute to the photo-excited electrons transfer at
the interface of the heterogeneous structure resulting in the efficient separation of electrons and
holes. According the results, it provides an environmental friendly and low cost method to
synthesize high quality brookite TiO2 and elucidates the photocatalytic behavior of the
anatase/brookite TiO2 mixtures.
Keywords: photocatalyst, Brookite Nanourchins, Anatase Nanoparticles

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NANOSTRUCTURED PbO2-PANI COMPOSITE MATERIALS

FOR ELECTROCATALYTIC OXIDATION OF METHANOL

Thuy T.T.Mai, Binh T. Phan, Tot T. Pham, Hieu Vu Huu

Institute of Chemsitry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

A hybrid materials based on PbO2 and polyaniline (PANi) were prepared by combining
electrochemical and chemical methods. Firstly, PbO2 and PbO2-PANi were deposited on stainless
steel by cyclic voltammetry at a scan rate of 100mV/s. Next, they were immersed in solution of
0.1 aniline and 0.1M HNO3 to form new PbO2-PANi composites. The properties of materials were
characterized by X-ray diffraction, IR- spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM). The
electrocatalytic oxidation for methanol in acid medium of PbO2 - PANi composites was investigated by
potentiodynamic scanning at a scan rate of 100mV/s in the range of 1.4V to 2.2V versus Ag|AgCl|
saturated KCl electrode. The obtained results indicated that the composite prepared from both
PbO2 and PbO2-PANi could electrocatalyse for oxidation of methanol.

(CODE: NLE-P24)

SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION ON CISPLATIN LOADING INHIBITING CANCER

CELL RELEASE OF NANO POLYAMIDOAMINE DENDRIMER-CISPLATIN
COMPLEX

Ngoc Quyen Tran, Ngoc Yen Nguyen, Bich Tram Nguyen Thi, Cuu Khoa Nguyen
Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, HCMC, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Cacboxylated polyamidoamine dendrimer nanoparticles carring cisplatin were prepared via a

novel method, in which the anionic dendrimers bound to the active component of cisplatin
(cis-{Pt(NH3)2}2+) under stirring conditions. The dendrimerdrug complexes were
well-characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, UV-vis, IR, Raman and ICP-AES. The dendrimer
carrier was examined in vitro drug loading-release and cytotoxicity towards cancer cell. The
obtained results show that the drug nanocarrier could load 26.64% of cisplatin (20 drug molecules
per one dendritic molecule and exhibited its size arranging from 2 to 5 nm. The drug nanocarrier
was highly soluble in aqueous solution. At pH 5.5, drug release from the carrier was slower than
that at pH 7.4. Moreover, the drug nanocarrier presented activity against lung cancer NCI-H460
cell line with a half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) at 34.42  1.78 µg/ml. These positive
results of the drug nanocarrier can pave the way for futher researches.
Keywords: dendrimer, drug delivery, cacboxylated polyamidoamine, nanocarrier.

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ONE STEP HYDROTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF TiO2/SnO2 NANOCOMPOSITE WITH

ENHANCED PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY

Hsin-Yu Chen1, Min-Han Yang1, Hsin Tien Chiu2, Chi Young Lee1
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu,
Taiwan 30013, R. O. C.;
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 30010, R.
O. C., Tel. 03-5715131 ext 35380; E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this study, TiO2/SnO2 composite photocatalysts were prepared by a straightforward

one-step hydrothermal process. By adjusting synthesis conditions, the ratio of TiO2/SnO2 could be
controlled and determined by X-ray powder diffraction characterization. The photocatalytic
activities of TiO2/SnO2 composite were investigated from decomposition of methyl blue under UV
light irradiation. The excellent photocatalytic performance was observed in a specific ratio of
TiO2/SnO2 composite. It may attribute to the heterojunction effect occurred at the interface of
anatase TiO2 and cassiterite SnO2, which effectively enhance the electron-hole separation, leading
to higher photocatalytic activities than those of individual TiO2 and SnO2 nanomaterials.
According to these results, the TiO2/SnO2 composite can served as a promising candidate for
photocatalytic material.

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CATALYTIC ACTIVITIES AT LOW TEMPERATURE NANOSTRUCTURES OF COBANITE

AND MANGANITE MODIFIED PEROVSKITE

Thi Minh Nguyet Tran1, Thi Hoang Yen Quach1, Que Chi Tran1, Quoc Trung Nguyen 1, Thi Toan
Nguyen1, Van Qui Nguyen2, Tien Hung Luu3
1
Institute of Materials Science, VAST; Corresponding author: [email protected]
2
Institute of Applied Materials Science, VAST
3
Department of Physics, Vinh University, Nghe An, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Perovskites-type oxides of ABO3 (A-lanthanide and/or alkaline earth metal ion and
B-transition metal ion) modified by divalent or monovalent cations at A and B sites have high
catalytic properties. In the present work, we report the studying results on the cobanite and
manganite systems modified by Sr, Zn and K. Perovskites oxides LaMnO3, La1-xSrxMnO3,
La1-xSrxMn1-yZnyO3, LaCoO3, La1-xSrxCoO3, La1-xKxCoO3 were prepared by sol-gel method.
Catalytic activities were studied by temperature programmed of surface reaction (TPSR) and by
the constant flow method for oxidation of carbon monoxide CO, hydrocarbon C3H6,
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characterizations were investigated by XRD, SEM, TEM/HRTEM, SAED and physical

adsorption (determination of BET). The obtained results show that the grain size, morphology,
surface properties and catalytic activities of materials depend on the Zn, Sr and K – the contents.
The substitution of Sr increases oxidation activity; the Zn substitution improves both oxidation
and deNOx properties, and modification by K makes the material have a good catalytic ability for
diesel soot decomposition. The catalytic reactions’ temperature decreased significantly to below
300oC. These results are potential about the application possibility for the cleaning the air,
especially emission from initiators, industrial zones, diesel engines or mines.

Keywords: Perovskite, Substitution, Sol-Gel method, Oxidation, deNOx catalyst, low removal
temperature

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PREPARATION OF THERMOSENSITIVE MICELLES COMPOSED OF

PLLA-G-P (NIPAM-CO-HEMA) GRAFTED COPOLYMER
FOR DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Tran Minh Quynh1, Tran Dai Lam2, Toshiaki Dobashi3

1
Radiation Technology and Materials Department, Hanoi Irradiation Center,
Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, No.5, Minh Khai, Tu Liem, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Institute of Materials Science, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering,
Gunma University, Tenjin-cho 1-5-1, Kiryu, Gunma 376-8515, Japan
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Radiation-induced polymerization has been studied and applied as an effective method for
preparation of polymers recently. By combination of graft copolymerization and this method,
poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-hydroxyethylmethacrylate), P(NIPAM-co-HEMA), and then
poly(L-lactide)-g-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-hydroxyethylmethacrylate), PLLA-g-P(NIPAM
-co-HEMA) copolymers were prepared. Structural analyses revealed both copolymers were
thermosensitive with the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) near the normal body
temperature of 37C. The graft copolymers can self-assemble with or without dexamethasone into
free or drug-loaded micelles. The micelles are spherical with average diameter ranging from 180 to
300 nm as presented by AFM image. In vitro release of dexamethasone depends on temperature;
Above the LCST, most of the drugs was released from the drug loaded micelles, whereas a large
amount of drugs still remains in the micelles after 48h below the LCST.

References:

1. Tran Minh Quynh, et. al., Key Engineering Materials, 459, 51-56, 2011.
2. Tran Minh Quynh, et. al., Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 123, 2367-2376, 2012.
3. Phuong Thu Ha, et. al., Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 3 (2012) 035002 (7pp).
4. Xuan Phuc Nguyen, et. al., Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 3(2012) 033001 (13pp).

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REACTIVE-FACE-EXPOSED NANOCRYSTALLINE TiO2 ANATASE HOLLOW

MICROSPHERES SYNTHESIZED BY SELF SACRIFICING-TEMPLATE METHOD
AND ITS PHOTOCATALYTIC PROPERTIES

Min-Chiao Tsai1,4, Ya-Chen Chang1, Jeng-Yi Lee2, Yuan-Wei Chang1, Po-Chi Chen3,
Min-Han Yang1, I-Nan Lin4, Ray-Kuang Lee2, Hsin-Tien Chiu3, Chi-Young Lee1
1 Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University,
Hsinchu, Taiwan;
2
Institute of Photonics Technologies, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
3
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
4
Department of Physics, Tamkang University , New Taipei City, Taiwan,
Tel:+886 3 5715131-35335; E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Highly uniform hollow TiO2 anatase spheres of tunable size were synthesized using a
self–sacrificing template method in which amorphous TiO2 spheres act as both precursor and
template in an NaF solution. The hollow spheres with double shells were composed of anatase
nanoparticles with highly photo-reactive faces, (101) and (001). When exposed to light, they
exhibited significant photocatalytic activity. Additionally, the photocatalytic performance of
various sized hierarchical hollow spheres is 200%~400% better than that of nanoparticles that are
formed by crushing hollow spheres, because of the effectively utilization of light scattering that
occurs on hollow spheres. Absorption power of nanoparticles and different sized spheres with
equal weight was calculated to interpret the effect. The result shows that smaller hollow spheres
have a higher absorption power, having a maximum with around 120~150nm, than larger hollow
spheres and nanoparticles with 25 nm, which is consistent of our experimental results.

Keywords: Mie scattering, absorption power, Anatase, Methylene blue

(CODE: NLE-P29)

SYNTHESIS OF STAR-SHAPED NANOPOLYMER VIA ATRP FOR

BIOMEDICAL APPLICATION

Thi Phuong Nguyen, Ngoc Quyen Tran, Huu Nghị Tran, Cuu Khoa Nguyen
Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, HCMC, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Star-shaped polymers are three-dimensional hyperbranched structures and thermoplastic

elastomers in which linear arms with the same molecular weight or different molecular weights
emanate from a central core. Several types of star-shaped polymer have been shown to be
nontoxic, so these polymers have recently attracted much attention for biomedical and industrial
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drug-delivery carriers, and reinforcing materials. Star-shaped poly(methyl acrylate) (PMA) was
synthesized using tri(2-bromopropionate) glyceride as the initiator and methyl acrylate as the
monomer via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The structures of
tri(2-bromopropionate) glyceride and PMA were characterized by IR, 1H – NMR, 13C – NMR and
MS spectra. Morphological characterization of PMA was confirm by AFM. An ester containing
three α-bromo groups was prepared with 98% triester conversion and subsequently used as an
initiator to prepared three star-shaped polymers. The degrees of polymerization of the star-shaped
polymers were all >60%.

Keywords: ATRP, star polymer, poly(methyl acrylate)

(CODE: NLE-P30)

SYNTHESES, STRUCTURE CHARACTERIZATIONS OF TI-RELATED MATERIALS

IN FORMIC ACID AND THEIR PHOTOCATALYTIC ABILITY

Po-Chin Chen1,2, Min-Chiao Tsai1,3, Min-Han Yang1, Hsin-Tien Chiu2 and Chi-Young Lee*1
1
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University,
Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
2
Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
3
Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, 25137, Taiwan

ABSTRACT

In this work, TTIP was used as the precursor of titanium to synthesize the Ti-related
materials in formic acid. As the reaction takes place at low temperature, the rod-like titanate was
formed initially and showed poor crystallinity. Once elongating the reaction time at the same
temperature, the hydrangea-like titanate appeared and exhibited better crystallinity. When the
temperature was arisen, the {101} exposed octahedron TiO2 was observed and was assigned to
anatase TiO2 by TEM and XRD. Once the fluorine was contained in the solvents, fluorine bonded
to the five-coordinated Ti atoms of the {001} surface and limited the crystal growth along <001>.
Hence, the plate-like TiO2 was obtained, and the thickness of the particle was ca. 100 nm.
Moreover, the thickness of the nano-sheets of particle decreased dramatically as the concentration
of fluorine increased. The nano-sheets aggregated and became flower-like TiO2, which was also
exposed {001} facets, the thickness of each nano-sheet was smaller than 5 nm. Afterward, the
plate-like and flower-like TiO2 were used as the active materials in photocatalyst experiments, and
the plate-like TiO2 showed better degradation ability to methylene blue (MB) than the flower-like
TiO2. This result may attribute to the better suspension ability and the crystallinity of the plate-like
TiO2.

Keywords: Titanium dioxide, titanate, photocatalyst

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ACTIVITY OF NOVEL NON- TiO2 BASED PHTOCATALYSTS IN THE METHYLENE

BLUE DEGRADATION UNDER VISIBLE LIGHT

Tuan A. Vu1, Canh D. Dao1, Thuy T. T. Hoang1, Thao X. La1, Phuong T.Dang1, Hoa T.K. Tran1,
Kien T. Nguyen1 and Giang H. Le1
1
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18, Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nano-structured silver orthophosphate and silver vanadate has been synthesized by

precipitation or by hydrothemal treatment assisted by ultrasonic and micro-wave technicques using
AgNO3, NH4VO3, H3PO4, NH4OH, Oleylamine, toluene and Urea as chemicals. Silver
orthophosphate and silver vanadate samples were charactered by XRD, UV-vis, FESEM, TEM
and EDX. The characterization results showed that the obtained nano-structured materials have
particle size of 5 – 10 nm for silver orthophosphate samples and nano-rods (diameter of 5-10 nm,
and length of 0.5-2.0 μm) for silver vanadate samples. Interestingly, both silver orthophosphate
and silver vanadate showed a strong light absorbance in the visible light region at 465-550 nm
while nano-TiO2 showed a strong light absorbance in the UV light region at 365-380 nm.
Photocatalytic activities of Silver orthophosphate and silver vanadate samples were tested in
photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue (MB) in liquid phase under visible light irradiation.
Both samples exhibited much higher photocatalytic activity as compared to that of nano-TiO2 in
the degradation of Methylene Blue. After 2h of reaction, the Methylene blue conversion over
silver orthophosphate and silver vanadate reached the value of 97%.

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PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF METHYLENE BLUE

USING ZINC OXIDE NANORODS
.
Panida Muangkasem , Supamas Danwittayakul1, Mayuree Jaisai2, and Thammarat Koottatep2
1
1
National Metal and Materials Technology Center
114 Thailand Science Park, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand; Email: [email protected]
2
Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

ABSTRACT

The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue solution was studied upon using zinc
oxide nanorod catalysts. One dimensional zinc oxide nanorods were grown on ZnO nanoparticles
seeded substrates by using equimolar concentration of zinc nitrate and hexamethylenetetramine at
temperature lower than 100 oC for 15 hours. The dimension of zinc oxide nanorod can be
controlled by slightly change in growth solution concentrations. In this study, four different
growth solution concentrations (1mM, 5mM, 10mM and 20mM) were conducted for nanorod
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(FESEM, JEOL-6301) to record the morphology of nanorods. Shape and sizes of ZnO nanorods
were determined from the micrographs by using standard image analysis software (I-solution).
Photocatalytic activities of zinc oxide nanorod samples were determined by monitoring the
degradation of methylene blue solution (0.05 mM) up to 180 minutes under UV illumination. The
relationship of zinc oxide dimension was plotted with theirs photocatalytic activity.
References:
1. P. Gowthaman, M. Saroja, M. Venkatachalam, J. Deenathayalan, T.S. Senthil, Optoelectronics and
advanced materials-rapid communications, 5, 1307 (2011).
2. S. Baruah, M. Jaisai, R. Imani, M.M. Nazhad and J. Dutta, Sci. Technol. Adv. Mater., 11, 055002 (2010).
3. S. Baruah, C. Thanachayanont, J. Dutta, Sci. Technol. Adv. Mater., 9 025009 (2008).

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THE FABRICATION AND STUDIES WHEASTONE BRIDGE SENSOR BASED ON

MAGNETORESISTIVE EFFECTS FOR DIGITAL COMPASS APPLICATION AND
BIOCHIP

Bui Dinh Tu, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Dong Quoc Viet, Tran Mau Danh, Nguyen Huu Duc
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology, UET-VNU, Hanoi
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

We propose a new sensor structure and the fabrication process for Wheatstone bridges type
sensor base on anisotropy magnetoresistive effect. Magneto-resistive sensors is realized in known
manner in the form of Wheatstone bridges in order to minimize the influence by ambience on the
measuring signal, such as changes in temperature, or to entirely suppress these influences. The
Experimental investigations are performe for 50×250 μm and 10×50 μm junctions fabricated using
lithography technique. The properties of the sensors have been characterized as a function of
resistance change and external magnetic field. Linear ranges of ±100 Oe with field sensitivities of
4.4 mV/Oe were obtained in these bridges.

Figure 1. Micrograph of the Wheatstone bridge sensor. Left: size 50×250 μm. Right: size 10×50 μm
References
1. Michael J. Caruso, Tamara Bratland, A New Perspective on Magnetic Field Sensing, Honeywell,
SSEC, 12001 State Highway 55, Plymouth, MN 55441.
2. Michael J. Haji-Sheikh (2005), Accurate model of saturated AMR Wheatstone bridge sensor
against a 48 pole pair ring – magnet,1st Interational conference on sensing technology, November
21-23 Palmerston North, New Zealand.

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CHACRACTERISATION OF VIETNAMESE MONTMORILLONITE MODIFIED BY

NEW NON IONIC SURFACTANT MONOGLYCERIDE

Chi Nhan Ha Thuc1, Dang Mao Nguyen1, Mai Anh Tran1, Thanh Tam Mai2, Huy Ha Thuc2
1
Department of Polymer & Composite - Materials Science Faculty, University of Science,
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam; Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Polymer – Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

This study focuses on the preparation of organoclay by intercalating the new kind of modifying
agent, monoglyceride (M-Gly), into the Na saturated montmorillonite (Na-MMT) layers. X-ray
diffraction (XRD) showed that the d-spacing of MMT was found to be 16Å in the case of solvent
method. Meanwhile, the melting intercalation, in using the internal thermo mixer Hakee with, high
shear rate, gave the obviously expansion of the layer galleries of clay with the d-spacing of more than
60Å. The result of organoclay morphology was confirmed by transmission electron microscopic
(TEM) analysis, which implied that the layer silicate structure was disordered with some zones having
the two or three layers stacks which were separated from each other. The analysis of thermo
gravimetric (TGA) also showed that in enhancing d-spacing and making disorder the silicate layer
structure, the monoglyceride was easily wiped out from clay by the extraction of Ethanol.
Key words: Monoglyceride, nanoclay, montmorillonite, clay modification.

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ELABORATION OF POLYETHYLENE NANOCOMPOSITE FROM VIETNAMESE

CLAY MODIFIED BY MONOGLYCERIDE SURFACTANT

Mai Anh Tran1, Chi Nhan Ha Thuc1, Dang Mao Nguyen1, Thanh Tam Mai2, Huy Ha Thuc2
1
Department of Polymer & Composite - Materials Science Faculty, University of Science,
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam; Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Polymer – Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Polyethylene (PE) nanocomposites were prepared by melt processing using Vietnamese clay
(Na-montmorillonite), modified organically by glyceride mixture which was prepared from linseed oil,
as reinforcemwnt phase. The degree of intercalation spacing was determined by X-ray diffraction
(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showing that PE chains have been successfully
intercalated into modified clay layers and results the good dispersion of filler, at low content (1 and
3%wt), in PE matrix. The thermal degradation behaviour was studied in thermogravimetry (TGA) and
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). The nanocomposite exhibits a higher thermal stability than
that of PE proved by TGA curves but the DSC results indicate the glass transition and melting point of
material seems to be unaffected in the presence of clay adding. The mechanical reinforcement of
nanocomposites was also studied by showing that, at any content of clay filler, the tensile strength and
Young modulus of PE/modified clay material were clearly enhanced as compared to that of neat PE or
PE using pristine clay.
Key words: PE nanocomposite, monoglyceride, clay modification, montmorillonite.
(CODE: SMPS-P3)

ELABORATION OF POLYURETHANE NANOCOMPOSITE FROM VIETNAMESE

CLAY MODIFIED BY MONOGLYCERIDE SURFACTANT

Chi Nhan Ha Thuc1, Dang Mao Nguyen1, Thanh Tam Mai2, Huy Ha Thuc2
1
Department of Polymer & Composite - Materials Science Faculty, University of Science,
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam; Email: [email protected]
2
Department of Polymer – Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

This study focuses on the preparation of polyurethane nanocomposite using the Vietnamese
bentonite clay filler as the reinforcement phase. Firstly, the clay was modified to be organoclay, by
intercalating the new kind of modifying agent, monoglyceride (M-Gly). The melting intercalation
of M-Gly in clay layers in using the internal thermo mixer Hakee with high shear rate, gave the
obviously expansion of some zones of clay layer galleries with the d-spacing of more than 60Å
(showed by X-Ray Diffraction analysis). And the result of organoclay morphology was confirmed
by transmission electron microscopic (TEM) analysis, which implied that the layer silicate
structure was disordered with some zones having the two or three layers stacks which were
separated from each other.
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polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposite composed 1, 3, 5 and 7%wt of filler were easily prepared via
melt mixing method. The results of XRD and TEM analyses implied that organoclay, being mainly
lost its hydrophilic character and gained organophilic features, is well dispersed, at 1, 3 and 5%wt,
in PE matrix. At the higher content of clay (7%wt), the layered silicate seems to be formed an
intercalated structure with some disorder. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) showed that the
organoclay samples also presented improved thermal stabilities, but the Differential Scanning
Calorimetry (DSC) result informed that the glass transition temperature (Tg) of material seem to
be unaffected in the presence of organoclay. In addition, the effects of the organoclay on
mechanical performance of material were also investigated. The stress at peak and Young modulus
of material was increased with an increase in the modified clay content and significantly greater
than that of the pure TPU.

Key words: TPU nanocomposite, monoglyceride, clay modification.

(CODE: SMPS-P4)

ELABORATION OF NANOCOMPOSITE BASED ON POLYPROPYLENE AND CLAY

MODIFIED BY PENTAERYTHRITOL DERIVATIVES

Lam Minh Thu, Mai Thanh Tam, Ha Thuc Chi Nhan, Ha Thuc Huy
University of Natural Science, Vietnam National University-Hochiminh City
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites were elaborated with various contents of clay modified
by pentaerythritol stearate (PS) or pentaerythritol oleate (PO). Pentaerythritol fatty esters, which
are biodegradable and friendly environment, were synthesized by esterification between
pentaerythritol and fatty acid (stearic or oleic acid) in the presence of zinc oxide catalyst. By the
analyses of thin layer chromotography (TLC), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), liquid
chromatography – mass spectrometry (LC-MS), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR)
and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the results have revealed that synthesized
PS includes of pentaerythritol monostearate (PMS) and pentaerythritol distearate (PDS), while
synthesized PO is a mixture of pentaerythritol monooleate (PMO), pentaerythritol dioleate (PDO)
and unreacted oleic acid. Pentaerythritol fatty esters as non-ionic surfactants were utilized to
modify commercial montmorillonite-Na+ (N757). Besides, from the results of X-ray diffraction,
thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and tensile strength, the PP nanocomposite at 10%wt of
PS-modified clay or 7%wt of PO-modified clay showed the best improvement with increasing of
the thermal resistance, tensile module as compared to neat sample and relevant series of samples.
Moreover, according to investigation of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the
morphology of PP nanocomposite at 10%wt of PS modified clay was semi-exfoliated of clay filler
in PP matrix.

Keywords: pentaerythritol monostearate, pentaerythritol oleate, polymer nanocomposite, polypropylene,

modified clay.

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THE EFFECT OF NANOCLAY ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF

CULTURAL MARBLE

Phung Hai Thien An1, Dang Tan Tai2

1
University of Science, VNU-HCM; Email: [email protected]
2
Plastic – Rubber Technology & Energy Conservation Training Center

ABSTRACT

Cultural marble with mineral appearance are mostly synthesized products. This study aimed
to investigate the effect of nanoclay on cultural marble mechanical properties such as hardness test
and flexural strength.
Keywords: Unsaturated polyester, curing, composite, cultural marble.

Figure 1: XRD of N757 clay modified by PEO 10000

Figure 2: XRD of UP-1%N757/PEO sample Figure 4: Flexural Strength of samples

Figure 3: Flexural Modul of samples Figure 5: HV Hardness of samples

References:
1. D.J. Suh, Y.T.Lim, O.O. Park, Polymer 41(2000) 8557-8663
2. Chang Ho Son, Sung Woo Cho, Eung Seo Park, United States – Patent Application Publication – US
2009/0203818 A1
3. Tsuyoshi Sakai, United States – Patent Application Publication – 6127458
4. T.D.Hapuarachi, T. Peijs, Express Polymer Letters Vol.3, No.11(2009), p 743-751.

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FABRICATION OF CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES FROM POLYMERIC PRECUSOR

BY USING AN ANODIC ALUMINUM OXIDE (AAO) NANOTEMPLATE

Hoang X. T., Che D. B., Nguyen D. T., Nguyen H. N.,

National Key Lab for Polymer and Composite Materials - University of Technology – VNU-HCM
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) nano-templates are used in many fields of nanotechnology,
particularly for use in creation of nanowires and nanotubes. In this research, at first, the fabrication
method of AAO nano-templates in two different electrolyte solutions (sulfuric acid and oxalic
acid) and two steps anodization was presented. The influence of parameters related to both
anodization steps such as the electrolyte, solution temperature, voltage and time on the pore size,
porous distance and pore density were investigated. The SEM images of the nano-templates also
pointed out the effectiveness of this anodization method.
The synthesis of carbon nanostructures from polymeric precursor such as epoxy via full
filling the nanoporous AAO templates was reported in the next of this research. The prepared
nanowires and nanotubes have been characterized by TEM, Raman spectroscopy… and show the
typical morphology and properties of multiwalled carbon nanotubes and other nanostructures,
which can provide the potential application.

Fig. 1. SEM image of the nanoporous Fig. 2. SEM & TEM images of carbon nanostructures
AAO templates

Keywords: AAO templates, carbon nannotube, nanowires.

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MONITORING DISPERSION OF MULTIWALLED CARBON NANOTUBES (MWNT)

IN RUBBER MATRIX USING ONLINE AND OFFLINE ELECTRICAL
CONDUCTIVITY

Hoang X. T. 1,2, Le H. H.3

1
Faculty of Materials Technology,University of Technology, Vietnam National University - HCM City
2
National Key Lab for Polymer and Composite Materials, University of Technology, VNU-HCM
3
Center of Engineering Sciences, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this study, the dispersion kinetics of carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) Nanocyl NC7000 in the
Polychloroprene Bayprene CR611 was investigated using the modern methods such as of the
online and offline measured electrical conductivity. With electrical conductivity methods as well as
with the morphology of nanocompozit in macro level, a correelation between the online
conductance chart and development of macrodispertion of CNT was found. The effect of CNT
loading on the online conductance was characterized: The maximum of the conductance chart is
not only dependent on the CNT loading. Mixing time is a key factor affecting the morphology and
structure of materials conductivity. After curing process the offline conductivity of the
nannocomposite increases about 10 times that can be explained by taking into consideration the
de-and reaggregation of CNTs during the curing process.

Offline spez. conductance (log10), S/cm

1 1
10 10
2 5 ° C / 7 0 r p m / 0 . 7 3 r o l le r 2 2 m in
Online conductance (log10), mS

0 0
10 3 0 m in 10
1 5 m in
5 phr NC7000

-1 -1
10 O f fl i n e s p e z . c o n d . 1 0
1 2 m in a fte r c u rin g
-2 -2
10 10
1 0 m in
CR611+ Add.

-3 -3
10 10
-4
7 m in -4
10 O ff l in e s p e z . c o n d . 10
a ft e r m i x in g
-5 -5
10 O n li n e 10
-6 -6
10 10
-7 -7
10 10
1 10
M ix in g t i m e ( l o g 1 0 ) , m i n

Fig. 1: Online and Offline electrical conductivity during mixture process

With the 5phr loading of carbon nanotube, the rubber nanocompzit Chloroprene rubber
(CR611)/ MWNTs (NC7000) has excellent conductive properties of about 0.02 S / cm. The
present nanocomposites exhibit a high level of electrical properties which can be used as sensors,
electromagnetic wave-shielding materials as well as shape-memory materials.

Keywords: Multiwall carbon nannotube, nanocomposite, rubber, elastomer, electrical

conductivity, dispersion, distribution.

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SYNTHESIS OF METAL – ORGANIC FRAMEWORK MATERIAL FROM COMPLEX

OF ZINC AND TRYPTOPHAN FOR APPLICATIONS TO ADDITIONAL TRACE
ELEMENT AND ANIMAL NUTRITION

Huynh Dang Chinh, Pham Thanh Huyen, Nguyen Thị Thuy Nga
School of Chemical Engineering, Ha Noi University Science and Technology, Viet Nam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Zinc is second biggest content trace element and Tryptophan is a essential amino acid in
body human and animals. If physical not enough Zinc or Tryptophan, it will be imbalanced and
illness. Zinc-Tryptophan complex with porous structures was prepared by hydrothermal and
sol-gel method. Reaction at 900C for 48 hour, Zinc:Tryptophan 1: 1 ratio. The product was
analyzed by modern analytical methods: IR, UV- vis, TGA, XRD, SEM, TEM and BET. Zinc –
Tryptophan complex dissolves in water, easy to absorb so it is used to additional trace mineral
nutrition. The product is porous and has large polar surface area, is applied as drug carrier.
Keywords: Zinc, Tryptophan, MOFs, complex, trace mineral, nutrition

(CODE: SMPS-P9)

SOLVOTHERMAL SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THREE ZEOLITIC

IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK ISOMORPHS

Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhung, Pham Anh Minh, Nguyen Thai Hoang
University of Science, 227, Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 5, HCM City
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The synthesis of three new Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) by solvothermal

methods was described. The mixture of 5-bromobenzimidazole with imidazole leads to two
isomorph phases with Co and Zn while the mixture of 5-bromobenzimidazole and
2-methylimidazole can only leads to one Zn-based compound. The obtaining compounds were
characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), infrared
spectrum (IR) and physical nitrogen adsorption (BET). The results show that all three resulting
ZIFs are highly crystalline materials, and exhibit an exceptional thermal stability (up to 500°C).
ZIFs based on mixed linker of 5-benzimidazole and imidazole are permanent porous materials with
a surface area around 600 m²/g (BET), while that of 5-benzimidazole and 2-methyl imidazole is
nonporous one. The adsorption capacity of these compounds was also study with different gases
(CO2, CH4, and H2) to highlight the influence of pore structure and structural compositions on
adsorption properties.
Key words: ZIF, permanent porousity, gas adsorption, XRD, TGA.

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SOLVOTHERMAL SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A FLEXIBLE

[Zn3(bmotmb)2(bpy)0.5].xDMF FRAMEWORK

Tu Ngoc Thach1,2, Gandara Félipé3, Phan Thi Phuong Anh2, Nguyen Thi Le Anh2,
Phan Thanh Son Nam1
1
University of Technology, 268 Lý Thường Kiệt, District 10, HCM City, Vietnam,
2
Center for Molecular and NanoArchitecture, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, HCM City, Vietnam, 3
Center for Reticular Chemistry, University of California-Los-Angeles, 607 Charles E. Young Drive East,
Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The emergence of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) from the last two decades has leaded to an
enormous number of highly porous materials for various applications including gas adsorption and
separation, catalysis and drug delivery [1]. Dynamic frameworks were classified into six motifs
based on the interations between the frameworks and the guests [2]. The breathing effect in MOFs
could base on the swelling at the connections between the metallic cluster and the rigid organic
linker [3] as well as on the flexible linker [4].
In this work, we present a flexible metal organic framework, [Zn3(bmotmb)2(bpy)0.5].xDMF, that
has been solvothermally synthesized from the ether-containing linker 4,4',4''-(benzene-1,3,5-
triyltris(methylene))tris(oxy)tris(3-methoxybenzoic acid)(H3bmotmb). Single-crystal X-ray
Diffraction reveals the structure of the obtainedmaterials as a 2-fold interpenertrating network
with 7-connected three nuclear pinwheel clusters [Figure 1]. The estimated surface area is up to
2000 m2/g. The compound was fully characterized by Powder X-ray diffraction, elementary
analysis. Liquid phase adsorption of the crystals in different solvents like toluene, DMF shows a
reversible crystal-to-crystal transformation [Figure 2]. Gas adsorption revealed a selective CO2
adsorption over methane at 300 K (with 8.24% wt. CO2 adsorption vs 0.65% wt. CH4) [Figure 3].

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Keywords: Flexible MOF , XRD. Selective gases adsorption

References:
1. G. Férey, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2008, 37, 191
2. S. Kitagawa, K. Uemura, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2005, 109
3. C. Serre, C. M. Draznieks, S. Surblé, N. Audebrand, Y. Filinchuk, G. Férey, Science, 2007, 1828
4. C. M. Draznieks, C. Serre, S. Surblé, N. Audebrand,G. Férey, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2005, 127, 16273

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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANO-STRUCTURED LUMINESCENT

LANTHANIDE METAL-ORGANIC COMPLEXES FOR PHOTONICS AND
BIOMEDICINE

Hoang Thi Khuyen1, Le Minh Nghia2, Bui Thi Hoa3, Tran Thu Huong1, Tran Kim Anh1,
Do Khanh Tung1,Nguyen Thanh Binh1,Le Quoc Minh1,2
1
Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam; Email: [email protected]
2
Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology, University of Engineering and Technology
144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
3
Faculty of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Nano-structured luminescent lanthanide metal-organic complexes have been receiving much

interest for the photonics and biomedicine. This paper presents our recent results of the synthesis
and characterization of nano-structured luminescent complexes of Europium (III) that were
integrated with plasmon structure of gold (Au) nanoparticles. The characterization and
photophysical properties of these synthesized materials were analyzed, evaluated by a scanning
electron microscopy field (FESEM), electric microscope electronic transmission (TEM), Fourier
transform infrared (FTIR) and UV-VIS absorption spectra and fluorescence. The results show that
the luminescent property of nano-structured luminescent complexes of Europium (III) is enhanced
when they were integrated with gold (Au) nanoparticles.

Fluorescent Spectra of nanoparticles of Eu(III).NTA.TOPO@MCTMS-Au at exc = 370nm

Reference:
1. Thi Khuyen Hoang et. al., Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. (2011), 2, 025015
2. Koji Mitamura et. al., Plasmonics (2009) 4:23–30

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PREPARATION AND PROPERTIES CHARACTERIZATION OF

ELECTROMAGNETIC-WAVE ABSORBENT POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE BASED
ON POLYPYRROLE AND NANOCLAY

Ngo Cao Long1, Le Van Thu1, Vu Dinh Khiem1, Ngo Trinh Tung2
Nguyen Duc Nghia2, Tran Son Hai3
1
Institute of Chemistry-Biology and Professional Documents, Department of Technical Logistics, Ministry
of Public Security, 100 Chien Thang Street, Ha Dong District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Email: [email protected]
2
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.
18 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
3
Institute of Material Chemistry, MAST, 17 Hoang Sam Street, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

ABSTRACT

In this work, the polymer nanocomposite based on polypyrrole (PPY) and nanoclay was
prepared and their properties, especially the absorption of electromagnetic wave were investigated.
The polymer nanocomposites were prepared by in-situ polymerization method of pyrole
monomers with different content of nanoclay. The structure and properties of the polymer
nanocomposite were characterized by SEM, TEM, AFM, X-Ray, TGA methods. The results
reveal that the distance between the clay layers increased from 12 Ao of pristine nanoclay to 14.5
Ao by the nanocomposite. In addition, the thermal stability of PPY was significantly improved by
the nanocomposites. The thermal degradation temperature of Ppy increased from 422.8oC to
451.4oC by the nanocomposite with nanoclay content of 5%. For the characterization of
electromagnetic-wave absorption property of the polymer nanocomposite, acrylic paint with the
ratio of acrylic polymer to polymer nanocomposite 1:1 were also prepared and thin film paint with
the thickness of 150 m on wood substrate were made. The results showed that the maximal
electromagnetic-wave absorption of the polymer nanocomposite was achieved by the polymer
nanocomposite with the nanoclay content of 5% and the absorption rate in the frequenze range
from 2.5 to 3.4 GHz, 5.0 to 6.5 GHz and 8.0 to 12.0 GHz was 97.5%, 97% and below 90%,
respectively.

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EFFECT OF THE ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE GRAFTED ACRYLIC ACID (EVAg)

ON TENSILE PROPERTY, THERMAL STABILITY, MORPHOLOGY AND
WEARTHERABILITY OF EVA/SiO2 NANOCOMPOSITES

Thai Hoang, Nguyen Thuy Chinh, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang

Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
18, Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The torque of the EVA/EVAg/SiO2 nanocomposites (EGSC) is lower than that of

EVA/SiO2 nanocomposites (ESC) due to the chains of EVA and AA moieties in EVAg can be
easily mixed with EVA matrix. Therefore, this decreases interfacial interactions of SiO2
nanoparticles (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1. The torque of EGSC and ESC Fig. 2. The tensile properties of EGSC and ESC

EVAg contributes significantly to increase in the tensile strength, elongation at break and
thermal stability of the ESC nanocomposites (Fig. 2).
The remained percent of tensile property of EGSC after 96 and 168 hours of accelerated
weathering test are higher than that of ESC, especially EGSC containing 1 wt.% EVAg (Fig. 3). It
can be explained by EVAg plays an important role in improvement of compatibility between EVA
and SiO2 nanoparticles and rearrangement in crystalline region of EGSC, leads to decrease cracks
in the material (see Fig. 4).
70 80

96 hours 96 hours
60 168 hours
Elongation at break change, 

168 hours
Tensile strength change, 

60
50

40
40
30

20
20

10 Fig. 4. SEM images of EGSC and ESC after 168 hour

0
-0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
0
-0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 accelerated weathering test; (a): EVA; (b): ESC (1.5
EVAg content (wt.%) EVAg content (wt.%)
wt.% SiO2); (c): EGSC (1 wt.% EVAg, 1.5 wt.% SiO2)
Fig. 3. The tensile property retention of EGSC and
ESC
References
1. Thai Hoang, Nguyen Thuy Chinh, Bui Ngoc Son, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Vietnam Journal of Science
and Technology, 50 (1B), 547 (2012).
2. J. Jin, S. Chen, J. Zhang, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 95, 725 (2010).
3. D.N. Bikiaris, A. Vassiliou, E. Pavlidou, G.P. Karayannidis, European Polymer Journal, 41, 1965
(2005).

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SYNTHESIS AND SULFONIC ACID FUNCTIONALIZATION OF SILICA FOR

NAFION BASED COMPOSITE MEMBRANE IN FUEL CELL

Tran Thanh Nhan1, Pham Thi Van Anh1, Le My Loan Phung2, Thai Nguyen Thuy Duong1, Nguyen
Thi Phuong Thoa1,2, Tran Van Man1,2
1
Applied Physical Chemistry Laboratory, University of Science VNU-HCM, Vietnam;
2
Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Silica (SiO2) and sulfonic acid-functionalized silica (Sul-SiO2) are materials which are widely
used in catalysis, absorption, and chromatography. For the application in Proton Exchange
Membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) the composite of Sul-SiO2 particles and Nafion polymer will
enhance the mechanical properties, the water uptake and the temperature stability of membrane.
In this research, SiO2 and Sul-SiO2 was synthesized by sol-gel method from tetraethoxysilane
(TEOS) and (3-mercatopropyl) trimethoxysilane (MPTMS) with various ratios between TEOS
and MPTMS. This process is realized by one-step synthesis based on a hydrolysis followed by a
co-condensation of TEOS and MPTMS under the template of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide
(CTAB). The final product was obtained by an in-situ oxidation of thiol groups by H2O2 in
aqueous acidic solution followed with the washing-filtration by 99.8% ethanol. The obtained
Sul-SiO2 was characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), specific surface area analysis (BET),
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS) particle size analysis,
and the ion exchange capacity (IEC) was used to determine sulfur content in Sul-SiO2 materials.
The results showed that the specific surface area of Sul-SiO2 decreases via increasing of MPTMS
content. The average particle size of amorphous SiO2 and Sul-SiO2 at different TEOS:MPTMS
ratio are in narrow distribution with mean diameter about 200-300 nm, which confirms the
capability using them in preparing Nafion composite membrane. The IEC indicates high degree of
organosilane incorporation (>90%) in SiO2, better than multi-step functionalization. The
Keywords: amorphous silica, functionalized nanosilica, thiol, sulfonic acid functionalization.

Figure 1. TEM micrograph of amorphous silica. Figure 2. DLS diagram of amorphous silica in
DMF solution.

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FLAME RETARDANTCY BEHAVIOR OF AMONIUM

ALKYLIMINODIMETHYLDIPHOSPHONATES ON POLYETHYLENE-WOOD
FLOUR COMPOSITE

Truong The Hong1, Nguyen Cong Tranh2

1
Faculty of Chemistry, Chemistry Department, Can Tho University, Việt Nam
2
Faculty of Polymer, Chemistry Department, University of Science, Hochiminh National University
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Wood-plastic composites in the field of furniture and construction applications may be one
of the most dynamic sectors of today's plastic industry. Beside their good mechanical properties,
the WPCs are found to easily catch the fire. To retard the fire accident or increase the thermal
stability of WPCs, flame retardant additives need adding. In an attempt to find the sufficient and
novel flame retardant additives for PE/wood flour composites, some novel flame retardant
additives based on salts of alkyliminodimethyldiphosphonates for polyethylene-wood flour
composites which are growing fast in the furniture and construction applications were synthesized.
The loadings of these FR additives shown the highly fire retarding efficiency on wood flour–plastic
composites (PE/Wood flour) were also optimized. The fire retarding mechanism and mechanical
properties of these WPCs were evaluated. The fire retarding efficiency of ammonium
alkyliminodimethyldiphosphonates was compared to these commercial flame retardants such as
ATH, MDH, and APP/Melamine/PER system. The fire retarding efficiencies were evaluated by
the Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), UL-94 vertical test methods. It was found that the LOI values
and UL-94 ratings of WPC composites were achieved around 30 and V-0 rating for ammonium
alkyliminodimethyldiphosphonates when added to PE/Wood flour composites at 20 wt% of
loadings, respectively. All WPC composites incorporated with ammonium
o
alkyliminodimethyldiphosphonates left significant charred residues at 700 C and the condensed
phase mechanism was also indicated.

Keywords: flame retardancy, WPC, organophosphorus compounds, LDPE, Wood flour

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STUDY ON PROPERTIES OF NICKEL/FLY ASH COMPOSITE PLATING

Nguyen Viet Hue, Ngo Thi Anh Tuyet, Pham Hong Hanh, Nguyen Ngoc Phong
The Institute of Materials Science (IMS), Department of Materials Protection,
18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi 10 000, Vietnam, Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

The Ni/Fa composite plating was realized by electrodeposition using fly ash (Fa) as inert
particles. Fa was a byproduct of thermal power plant; its main composition is 72% of SiO2 and
25% of Al2O3 in the size of 3-7 μm. Electrodeposition was performed in Watts bath containing Fa
in the concentration range (g/l) of: 5, 20, 50; at current densities (A/dm2): 2 and 4; temperature
(oC): 50; magnetic stirring (rpm): 150 and 250; plating thickness obtained (μm): >20. Scanning
Electron Microscope (SEM+EDX), electrochemical and mechanical technique were used to study
morphology, composition and properties of coating. Fa content in deposit is dependent on the Fa
concentration in solution, as well as on the plating parameters as shown on Fig 1. Since Fa
particles were incorporated in the coating, the mechanical and electrochemical properties of the
coating were increased. The microhardness of Ni/Fa composite plating reaches 430 HV in
comparison with 198 HV of pure Ni coating (Table 1).
It was confirmed by electrochemical measurement that corrosion resistance of Ni/Fa
composite coating was higher than that of pure Ni, corrosion current density (icorr ) of composite
coating was 0,03 µA/cm2, whilst, this value of pure Ni was 0,10.

Fa amount in de pos it
8
Fa conc. Plating current Micro-
No in solution density hardness
7
(g/l) (A/dm2) (HV)
Fa a mount in de pos it (%)

5
1 0 2 210
4 S iO2
2 0 4 198
3 Al2O3
3 5 2 290
2

1
4 5 4 230
0
6 20 2 395
i2 i4 i2 i4 i2 i4 7 20 4 340
Fa conc.5 Fa conc.20 Fa conc.50
9 50 2 430
Fa concentra tion (%) and current density (A/dm2)
10 50 4 410
Fig.1. Relationship between separate amount of Tab. 1. The microhardness of Ni/Fa composite
SiO2, Al2O3 in deposit. coating.

Keywords: Composite plating, Fly ash, Microhardness, Corrosion resistance, Inert particles
References:
1. Guglielmi N., Electrochem. Soc., 119, 1009 (1972).
2. Wielage B., Steinhäuser S., Henker A., Thermal Spray Technol., 8, 512 (1998).
3. Lee H.K., Lee H.Y., Jeon J.M., Met. and Mater. -Inter, 14, 599 (2008).
4. N. K. Shrestha N.K., et al., Diam. and relat. mater.,15,1570 (2006).
5. Nowak P., Socha R., Fransaer M., Celis J., Appl. Electrochem., 30, 429 (2000).
6. Saha R.K., Khan T.I., Surf. & Coat. Technol., 205, 890 (2010).
7. Nguyen N. P., Nguyen V. H., et al, Met. and Mater.-Inter., 12, 493 (2006).

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OPTIMIZATION OF NANOCOMPOSITE TiO2/HYDROXYLAPATITE FOR THE

PHOTOCATALYTIC PAINT

Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Le Thi Thu Huong, Hoang Chu Hieu,
Tran Thi Duc, Nguyen Trong Tinh
Intitute of Applied Physics and Scientific Instrument; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Recently, Photocatalytic nonmaterial based on nanostructure TiO2 is one of the best ways for
many environmental problems. In practice, the photocatalytic materials usually are used in the form of
paint. The technical problem has been raised, that is the coexistence of the active photocatalytic material
and organic binder. This report presents the way to solve above technical problem. The TiO2
nanostructure photocatalytic has been combined with Hydroxyl Apatite to make a photocatalytic
nanocomposite TiO2/Hydroxyl Apatite. The preparation of nanocomposite is immersion of the
nanostructure TiO2 anatase phase in the PBS solution (Pseudo Blood Solution) with suitable conditions.
The photocatalytic nanocomposite TiO2/Hydroxyl Apatite is well coexisted with acrylic organic binder.
The studies of the material properties; photocatalytic abilities and optimization of preparation have been
discussed.

(CODE: SMPS-P18)

PREPARATION OF POROUS COPOLYMER ACID CATALYSTS FOR

TRANSESTERIFICATION OF VEGETABLE OILS

Nguyen Thi Mai Huong1,2, Dao Pham Duy Quang1, Do Huu Bao Phuong1,
Nguyen Hoang Duy1, Nguyen Phuong Tung1
1
Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
2
Hochiminh University of Natural Resources and Environment; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Biodiesel from renewable vegetable oil resources has attracted much attention due to the
increasing demand for energy. One of the most important routes for producing biodiesel involves the
transesterification of triglycerides with short-chain alcohols, normally catalyzed by mineral acids and
bases, but they are not environmental friendly and difficult recyclability. In this work, we report on the
synthesis of porous acidic styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer as a new catalyst for transesterification of
vegetable oil. The porous styrene-divinylbenzene copolymers (PSt-DVB) were prepared by surfactant
reverse micelles swelling method with varied degrees of sulfonation. Characteristics, morphology and
textural properties of the copolymers were examined by a Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC),
Field Enhanced Scanning
Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), and using a Barrett-Emmet-Taller
(BET) model. The resulting copolymers were tested for their catalytic performance in the
tranesterification of coconut oil with methanol at 70-90oC. After 5 h, PSt-DVB gave a fatty acid methyl
ester (FAME) yield of 78%. The products are evaluated by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
(GC-MS). The effect of reactive temperature and the sulfonated degrees of copolymers on FAME
conversion efficiency are studied and discussed.

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MOLYBDATE DOPED POLYPYRROLE: PREPARATION, PROPERTIES AND

APPLICATION

Ha Manh Hung1,2, Le Minh Duc3, Tran Vinh Dieu4, Vu Quoc Trung2

1
Faculty of General Education, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Hanoi, Vietnam
2
Faculty of Chemistry, Hanoi National University of Education
3
Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Danang University of Technology
4
Centre of Polymer Research, Hanoi University of Science and Technology,
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Molybdate doped-polypyrrole (PPy) was prepared by electrochemical polymerization on the mild

steel surface. The morphology of polymer film was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
The chemical structure of polymer was characterized by Raman spectra. The presence of molybdate
doped inside polypyrrole was studied by EDX spectra. The thermal analysis (TGA) showed that
polypyrrole was stable up to 5000C. The corrosion protection of the polymer film was investigated by
electrochemical methods showing that the polymer film acted as a barrier layer and molybdate as an
inhibitor for corrosion protection of metal. The presence of molybdate in the polymer film was the key
of “self-healing” polypyrrole film.

(CODE: SMPS-P20)

TWO-STEP SYNTHESES OF HYBRID NANO-MAGNETIC PARTICLES

ENVELOPING IN COPOLYMERS SPECIFIED FOR SCALE INHIBITION
APPLICATION

Bao Phuong Huu Do, Ba Dung Nguyen, Hoang-Duy Nguyen, Phuong-Tung Nguyen
Institute of Applied Materials Science; Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

We report the syntheses of a novel hybrid nano Fe3O4 enveloping in copolymers specified for the
high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) oilfield scale inhibition application. The process includes a
facile ultrasound supported addition reaction to obtain hybrid monomers of nano magnetic particles
with propylacrylate linkers. Then via microemulsion polymerization with selected monomers, the
copolymers designed for specific inhibition process have been formatted. The physical and chemical
properties of the synthesized nanomaterials were characterized by chemical analysis, electron
microscopy, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The transport of
the synthesized nanofluid through sandstone and fractured granite stone was investigated using
laboratory column breakthrough experiments. The fluids were transported through these media at
different breakthrough levels. The maximum transport distance of the nanomaterials in porous media
was estimated on the base of flow velocity and and the particle attachment efficiency. The
nanomaterials released as the result of desorption process on the reservoir stone surface can be easily
collected and analyzed demonstrating their superior monitoring ability, which is absent of conventional
copolymer-based scale inhibitors.

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RARE EARTH FUNCTIONALISED SILICONES POLYMER HYBRIDS

Thanh H. Tran 1, Marina Lezhnina 1,2, Ulrich Kynast 1

1
Department of Chemical Engineering, Applied Materials Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Münster,
Stegerwaldstr. 39, 48565 Steinfurt, Germany; E-mail: [email protected]
2
on leave from Mari Technical State University, Yoshkar-Ola, Department of Physics;
Lenin-pl. 3, 424000 Yoshkar-Ola, Russia

ABSTRACT

Silicone based polymers as hosting matrices for optical applications have attracted increasing
investigative interest due to a unique set of properties: high thermo-mechanical stability, wide refractive
index control, ease of processing and high transmission in the UV-visible wavelength region. Silicones
functionalised by incorporation of the rare earths can retain their inherent optical advantages (narrow
line emission, long decay time, large Stoke shifts, i.e. optical transparency), which may be exploited and
eventually utilized in numerous potential applications such as fiber amplification and lasing, safety
marking (both, emergency and anti-counterfeit), as downconveters in light emitting diodes (LEDs), as
primary emitters in organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and last but not least decorative or
advertising purposes. In this work, the optical functionalisation of silicones by embedding of rare earth
nanoparticles as well as molecular complexes of rare earths with β-diketonates and carboxylates is
reported.
While trials with nanoparticles such as Y3Al5O12:Ce ("YAG:Ce") or YF3:Eu were hampered due
to incomplete transparency due to low solubility, and too low optical absorption, the incorporation of
rare earth complexes, of Eu3+ and Tb3+ in particular, resulted in highly transparent and efficient
luminescent composite materials - the optical properties of these novel polymer hybrid systems even
exceeded the pure complexes with regard to efficiency.

Figure: Left: Schematic sketch

of the Tb3+ complex structure in
the silicone matrix.
Right: Photographic images of
silicone samples (from left to
right: C460, Tb3+, Eu3+)
excitation.

In lack of an efficiently blue emitting metalloorganic rare earth complex, we have furthermore
attempted to introduce the blue dye coumarin (C460) as a third RGB component to increase the
accessible colour gamut. Not unexpectedly, various fluorescence resonant energy transfers (FRETs)
complicate the desired color adjustment: addition of C460 enhances the red emission of the Eu3+
complexes, while it acts as an effective quencher of the green emission in mixtures with the Tb3+
complex. The differenct interactions are attributible to the dissimilarity of the ligand triplet states as
well as different energy transfer channels within the systems, as confirmed by decay time
measurements also.
Acknowledgement.
H.T.T. and M.L. gratefully acknowledge funding by the German Ministry of Economics (ZIM-F2171201FK9).
References
1. T. H. Tran, M.M. Lezhnina, U. Kynast, , J. Mater. Chem., 21(2011) 12819.

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EXTRACTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES FROM

AZOTOBACTER CHROOCCUM AT19

Bui Dinh Long1, Nguyen Lan Huong2, Nguyen Tien Thanh2, Trinh Xuan Anh1, Ta Phuong Hoa3
1
School of Chemical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)
Email: [email protected]
2
School of Biotechnology and Food Technology, HUST
3
Polymer Center, HUST

ABSTRACT

Azotobacter chroococcum is an amylolytic, nitrogen-fixing bacterium with an extremely high

rate of respiration. It is quite common and believed to contribute significantly to non-symbiotic
nitrogen fixation in soil. Beside that it produces appreciable amounts of exopolysaccharide (EPS).
The EPS is used in the food, pharmaceutical and biomedical fields.
An A. chroococcum strain was selected by its highest extracellular polysaccharide (EPS)
production ability compare to other isolates from the soil. Produced by A. chroococcum strain
AT19 was obtained 6.2 g/l from fermentation done at 30oC for 4 days with shaking at 180 rpm.
The exopolysaccharide was extracted by ethanol. The monosaccharide analysis showed that EPS
of A. chroococcum strain AT19 was composed of 16.61% of glucose and 7.78% galactose. SEM
studies revealed that the polymer had a porous structure with small pore size distribution
indicating the compactness of the polymer. This novel EPS may find possible application as a
polymer for environmental bioremediation and biotechnological processes.
Key words: Exopolysaccharide, Azotobacter chroococcum, biopolymer

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(CODE: SMPS-P23)

INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING ON THE SYNTHESIS PROCESS OF

HYDROXYAPATITE BY CHEMICAL PRECIPITATION METHOD

Pham Thu Thu Trang, Nguyen Thu Phuong, Pham Thi Nam, Tran Dai Lam, Thai Hoang
Vu Thi Phuong, Dinh Thi Mai Thanh
Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this paper, the synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanosize powder was studied by chemical
precipitation method at different conditions such as temperature, residence time, Ca/P ratio,
calcination temperature, rate of drop, initial concentration of Ca(NO3)2 and (NH4)2HPO4. The
results on properties, morphology, structure analysis of HAp powder from Infrared spectra (IR),
X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray spectra (EDX), scanning electron microscopy
(SEM) indicated that the synthesized HAp powder had cylinder shape crystal with size less than
100 nm, single-phase structure. The variation of synthesis conditions did not affect the
morphology but affected size of HAp crystal.
Keywords: chemical precipitation, nano hydroxyapatite, ratio Ca/P, diameter of crystal

(CODE: SMPS-P24)

SYNTHESIS OF MOF-199 AND APPLICATION TO CO2 ADSORPTION

Nguyen Thi Thuy Van, Luu Cam Loc, Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi, Hoang Tien Cuong,
Nguyen Tri, Nguyen Phuc Hoang Duy, Pham Thi Thuy Phuong
Insititute of Chemical Technology; E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

In this study MOF-199 was synthesized by solvent-thermal method and conditions of

preparation and activation process have been investigated. The obtained material has been
characterized by the XRD, IR, TGA, SEM methods and CO2 physisorption measurements were
carried out using a Micromeritics HPVA – 100 High Pressure Volumetric Analyzer instrument.
According to experimental results, Cu(NO3)2.3H2O appeared the best reactant to synthesize
MOF-199 compared to acetate and chloride of copper, while the mixture solvent of DMF:
C2H5OH : H2O with the ratio of 1:1:1 was chosen as the most suitable solvent. In the activation
step the appropriate activation temperature was 200oC, activation time was 5 hours and solvent
used to remove DMF was CH3OH. The obtained results showed that at the optimal conditions,
the crystal of MOF-199 which has octahedral shape and 3D structure was obtained. Synthesized
MOF-199 expressed high surface area (1448 m2/g by BET and 2028 m2/g by Langmuir), and the
porous size of crystal of 11.8Å and specific volume of 0.693 cm3/g were observed. TGA data
showed that the obtained MOF-199 is still stable up to 332oC. In this study, the maximum carbon
dioxide storage capacity of the synthesized MOF-199 was found to be of 206.59 cm3 (STP)/g at
pressure of 25.76 bar.

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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF AN UNFRACTIONATED FUCOIDAN FROM BROWN

SEAWEED TURBINARIA ORNATA BY TANDEM ESI-MS

Thanh Thi Thu Thuy1, Tran Thi Thanh Van2, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy1,
Dang Vu Luong1, Nguyen Tien Tai1
1
Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, VAST
2
Nha Trang Institute of Technology Research and Application, VAST
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Fucoidans are sulfated polysaccharides derived from marine brown seaweed. They were reported to
exhibit a wide range of biological activities. The structure of fucoidan isolated from Turbinaria Ornata is
still poorly investigated in contract to other fucoidan The aims of this study are to elucidate structure of
fucoidan extracted from brown seaweed Turbinaria Ornata collected at Vietnam coast by tandem ESI-MS.
Sugar composition of this fucoidan is simple, it contains two kinds of sugar with the molar ratio
Fucose: Galactose = 1.0:0.3. Figure 1 shows the mass spectrum of hydrolysed fucoidan. The assignments
represented are anionised fragments (Table 1). The MS2 of base peak at m/z 243.07 corresponding to the
monosulfated fucose was fragmented. Signals from C-4 (m/z 183.02) and C-2 (m/z 138.86) sulfation of
α-L-Fucp residues were detected The ion at m/z 138.86 was the major fragment indicating that the fucosyl
units are mainly sulfated at position 2. The MS2 of ions at m/z 234.07, 307.06; 389.09; 405.01; 491.02 and
535 also have been done. All of the results indicated that unfractionated fucoidan from brown seaweed
Turbinaria Ornata is predominantly (1→3) α-L-fucose residue and sulfate groups occupied mostly the C-2
and partly the C-4 positions of the fucose residues. Fucoidan from Turbinaria Ornata showed the great
antitumor activity as indicated by IC50 and cell viability values (Table 2). This offers opportunity for
producing new types of bioactive compound.

Tab. 1. Fragmentation of fucoidan by negative ESI-MS

m/z composition
225.03 [Fuc1SO3Na-H2O-Na]-
234.07 [Fuc2(SO3Na)2-2Na]2-
243.07 [Fuc1SO3Na-Na]-
298.15 [Fuc3(SO3Na)2-H2O-2Na]2-
307.06 [Fuc3(SO3Na)2-2Na]2-
389.09 [Fuc2SO3Na-Na]-
405.01 [Fuc1Gal1SO3Na–Na]-
Fig. 1. ESI-MS of sulfated oligosaccharides derived 453.06 [Fuc5(SO3Na)2-2Na]2-
from the hydrolysis of fucoidan of the brown alga 491.02 [Fuc2(SO3Na)2-2Na]-
Turbinaria Ornata 535.14 [Fuc3SO3Na-Na]-
Tab. 2. Antitumor activity
Hep-2 RD
cell IC50 cell IC50
viability (μg/ml) viability (μg/ml)
(%) (%)
21.8 3.1 4.5 1.6

Acknowledgements
This work was financially supported by the National Foundation for Science and Technology and
Development (NAFOSTED), Vietnam, under project number 104.01-2010.43.

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(CODE: SMPS-P26)

PRODUCTION OF ASYMMETRIC CELLULOSE ACETATE MICROFILTRATION

MEMBRANES FROM SUGARCANE BAGASSE CELLULOSE

Le Thi Bao Tran, Nguyen Thi Kien

Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Nguyen Tat Thanh University
Email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Cellulose, obtained from extracting of sugarcane bagasse, was used for synthesizing
cellulose acetate in order to produce osmosis membranes. The cellulose acetate was synthesized
by heterogeneous acetylation method using anhydride acetic as acetylating agent. Cellulose acetate
(CA) membranes were prepared by a single-layer dry- casting process using dichloromethane as
solvent at the concentration 5% w/w. The morphology of the membranes was characterized by
field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The results showed that the membranes
produced had an asymmetric structure that consisted of a top layer with larger pore sizes, which
acts like a prefilter layer and a bottom layer like a selective layer. The average pore size of prefilter
layer and selective layer were 1,12 m and 0.016 m, respectively.

Fig 1. FE-SEM of membrane at the concentration of cellulose acetate 5% w/w

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