Webinar Description
Hosted by: ACerS International Italy Chapter and ACerS International Türkiye Chapter
Monday, February 10, 2025; 8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m. Eastern US time
Sponsored by the ACerS International Italy Chapter and ACerS International Türkiye Chapter, the February webinar will feature two speakers:
Powders synthesis and particle morphology control: better materials from chemistry and The lab-to-market story of MicNo® particles
DESCRIPTION
Powders synthesis and particle morphology control: better materials from chemistry
The production of innovative ceramic and inorganic materials strongly depends on the availability of good quality powders with specific properties in terms of stoichiometry, size, shape, particle size distribution, etc. Among the various powder synthesis methods, solid-state reaction and hydrothermal synthesis are quite popular and largely used at the industrial scale. A chemistry-based approach is an effective strategy to produce particles with controlled morphology with both routes by designing specific precursors and reaction paths. In this lecture three different chemical strategies as applied to perovskite compounds, in particular BaTiO3 and SrTiO3, as model systems will be presented. Namely: (i) Topochemical reactions, (ii) Organic modifiers and (iii) Core-shell particles. Topochemical reactions allow for a conscious manipulation of different precursors and their transformation in the final compound retaining crystallographic order and morphology. The addition of organic molecules/polymers and/or the use of gel precursors in hydrothermal processes not only affect morphology but also enables non-classical crystallization mechanisms with formation of mesocrystals and other organized structures. The synthesis of core-shell particles offers an important tool for the fabrication of non-conventional precursors and composite materials with unique functional properties.
The lab-to-market story of MicNo® particles
Ceramic particles play a critical role in determining the properties and performance of the devices/systems in which they are used as building blocks. Accordingly, the performance of the materials can be enhanced by tailoring particle characteristics such as size, shape, surface area and porosity to meet the needs of the application. This presentation will discuss the story of a designed particle technology, called as MicNo®-ZnO particles, from the laboratory to the global cosmetic market where the MicNo particles offer significant advantages over both micron and nano-sized ZnO particles as UV filters. The development of this particle technology from laboratory to market is an example of the synergy between scientific discovery and entrepreneurial vision. This presentation will reflect the key stages of this journey, including initial identification of need, conceptualization and experimentation, rigorous validation, and optimization, navigating the regulatory landscape and forging key industry partnerships. The presentation will explore the challenges encountered, the solutions developed and the significant impact of this technology across multiple sectors besides cosmetics. This story will not only demonstrate the transformative potential of innovative particle technology but also provide valuable insights into the critical elements of successful commercialization, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and strategic foresight.
BIOGRAPHIES
Prof. Vincenzo Buscaglia, National Research Council, Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy-ICMATE
Buscaglia Vincenzo is director of research at the National Research Council, Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy (CNR-ICMATE) since 1985 and has been responsible for research activities and projects on functional ceramic materials for many years. His research interests include the liquid phase synthesis of oxides with perovskite structure, the processing and properties of functional ceramics and, more generally, the processing-microstructure-property relationships in dielectric and ferroelectric ceramics. He was acting director of ICMATE from 2020 to 2022 and he is currently head of the Genova unit of ICMATE. Buscaglia Vincenzo is also a fellow of the European Ceramic Society, senior editor of the Journal of the European Ceramic Society and lecturer of the course “Functional Ceramic Materials” of the Doctoral school in Chemical Sciences and Technologies of the University of Genova. He is author or co-author of about 180 papers with more than 8000 citations.
Prof. Dr. Ender Suvacı, Eskişehir Technical University, Türkiye
Ender Suvacı is Professor of Materials Science at Eskisehir Technical University in Turkey. Dr Suvaci received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees summa cum laude in materials science from Pennsylvania State University in 1996 and 1999, respectively. Dr Suvaci received the XEROX Award (best Ph.D. thesis in materials science) at Penn State in 1999. After working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Particulate Materials Centre, he joined the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Anadolu University in 2001. Dr Suvacı carried out his research activities at the Technical University of Darmstadt for 18 months as an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow. He then became Technical Coordinator at the Ceramic Research Centre, a joint venture between Anadolu University and 19 Turkish ceramic companies. Dr Suvacı received the TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council) Incentive Award and the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) Outstanding Young Investigator Award in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Dr Suvaci is an advocate of international and interdisciplinary research. Reflecting his international character, he has been involved in several projects where he has had the opportunity to collaborate with scientists from over 10 countries such as France, Slovenia, Germany, USA, England, India, Russia, Japan, Korea, Nigeria and South Africa. Dr Suvaci is the founder of a spin-off company called ENTEKNO Materials (www.enteknomaterials.com), which focuses on the development and production of greener, safer and innovative advanced materials for sustainable growth. His industry-oriented research activities have attracted attention and he and his research team won the Elginkan Foundation Technology Award in 2009. He also received the Junior Chamber International (JCI)-Turkey Ten Outstanding Young People Award in the field of Scientific Leadership in 2010 and the Eskişehir Young Entrepreneurs Assembly 2011 High Technology Young Entrepreneur Award. He served as Vice President for Research and International Affairs at Anadolu University between 2011 and 2014. He played a key role in the establishment of formal bodies such as Anadolu University R&D and Innovation Coordination Centre and ANATEK Technology Transfer, Inc. both of which serve to enhance university-industry collaboration. He has over 100 scientific publications including papers and book chapters and holds 19 granted patents. He has received over 3700 citations for his publications and his h-index is 26. He has been an Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Ceramic Society since 2005.He is also the Founding Chair of the American Ceramic Society Türkiye Chapter.
REGISTRATION
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