学术报告:Antimicrobial Photocatalytic Coatings -Pathways from Concept to Market-

报告题目:Antimicrobial Photocatalytic Coatings -Pathways from Concept to Market- 

报 告 人:Dr. Brij M. Moudgil (University of Florida)

报告时间:2017年5月19日(星期五)上午10:30 

报告地点:嘉定园区学术活动中心多功能厅 

Abstract 

Titania (anatase polymorph) has been extensively studied as a photocatalyst for organic pollutant degradation as well as microbial inactivation. Commercially, titania has been applied only asself-cleaning coatings mostly in Japan, South Korea and Singapore. Changes in the color and texture of substrates as well as the need for ultraviolet excitation for photocatalytic activity are major limitations for commercial use of titania for antimicrobial and indoor applications. Achieving visible light activation and coating transparencycan lead to broader applications of titania as a photocatalyst. We have attempted to achieve these goals by creating a Titania–Polyhydroxy fullerene (PHF) compositecoating formulation. In this presentation,processing required for achieving the desired technical specifications, and marketing pathways necessary for commercializing laboratory innovations by a small company will be discussed.  

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF DR. BRIJ M. MOUDGIL 

 

Dr. Brij M. Moudgil is a Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Director of the Particle Engineering Research Center (PERC), and the Center for Particulate and Surfactant Systems (CPaSS – NSF I/UCRC) at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. He received B.E. (Metallurgy) degree from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and M.S. and Eng.Sc.D. Degrees in Mineral Engineering from the Henry Krumb School of Mines, Columbia University, New York, NY. 

He has published more than 300 technical papers and has presented over 450 papers at scientific meetings and seminars including 100 invited/plenary talks. He has been awarded 23 patents, and has edited 10 books. His research and professional leadership accomplishments are recognized by several major awards including his election to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), U.S.A 

His current research interests include nano engineered particulate systems for enhanced performance in advanced materials and minerals, nano and bio technologies, corrosion inhibition, antiscaling agents, removal of microbes from surfaces, nanotoxicity, and greener reagents and particle technologies.