new generation materials and sAFETY – Friday, aPRIL 24

07h30

Welcome : Registration and coffee
(Foyer International & Cartier - Level 3)

08h00

Welcome Address

Session 1: New Generation Materials
(Cartier room - Level 3)

Polymer Composites with nanoparticles
Suong Van Hoa, Concordia, Canada
Abstract available

Plasma Synthesis of metallic and ceramic nanomaterials: tools for technologic development
Maher Boulos, Tekna Plasma Systems, Canada
Abstract available

Nanocristalline Cellulose (NCC) : Green Nanomaterial
Jean Bouchard, FPInnovations - Division Paprican, Canada
Abstract available

10h00

Session 2: Nanomaterials and Safety
(Cartier room - Level 3)

Challenges facing the workplaces to ensure the protection of workers from occupational injury and disease resulting from the use and manufacture of nanomaterials
Dr Charles Geraci, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, USA
Presentation available

The IRSST Best Practices Guide to Work Safely with Nanoparticles in Research Laboratories and Occupational Settings
Claude Ostiguy, IRSST, Canada
Abstract available

Poster session award

12h00

Networking Buffet (Foyer International & Cartier - Level 3)

Protective Clothing Against Nanoparticles
Dr Toan Vu-Khanh, ÉTS , Canada
Abstract available

The GoodNanoGuide: an interactive forum for developing good workplace practices for handling nanomaterials
Mr Matthew Jaffe, Crowell & Moring
Presentation available

Session 3: Nanomaterials and MEMS
(Cartier room - Level 3)

NANO 2009 Award

Characteristics of Metal-CNT Composites Prepared by Plating Technology
Prof. Susumu Arai, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan
Abstract available

Forum: The Future of Microelectronics in Québec
Dave Danovitch, IBM
Dan Gale, CMC Microsystems
Andrew Kirk, McGill University
Luc Ouellet, DALSA Semiconductor

16h00

Closure