Frontiers of surface chemistry: The nanoscience of heterogeneous catalysis and the evolution of molecular surface biology

Institut für Physik, Universität Zürich

Growth of molecular arrays by trapping single molecules in Boron Nitride nanomesh

[1] CSEM (Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique), Neuchâtel

[2] Surface Science and Technology. ETH Zürich

Fabrication of multiscale, surface chemical and surface-structure gradients

LEIS: A new tool for the analysis of the outer surface and ultra-thin layers

Solid State Physics, ETH Zürich

Growth mode of ferromagnetic nanostructures on icosahedral Al-Pd-Mn quasicrystals

EMPA St.Gallen

Nanostructured plasma coatings for multifunctional textiles

[1] Surface Science and Technology, ETH Zürich

[2] Chemistry and Applied Biosciences ETH Zürich,

[3] Science and Engineering EPFL Lausanne

[4] SurfaceSolutionS GmbH, Zürich

Surface modification by the use of tailor-made biomimetic amphiphiles

12.35 h. Charmey Prize Award to Kyle Brinkman

P-1. R. Bertschinger [1], Ph. A. Aebi [2], T. A. Jung [1]

[1 ] Micro- and Nanostructures, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) Villingen

[2] Physique, Université de Neuchâtel

Influence of dipolar fields in molecular monolayer phases : Sub-Phthalocyanine / Ag (111)

P-2 B. El Roustom, M. Limat, G. Foti, C. Comninellis

Electrochemical Engineering, EPFL-SB-ISIC-GGEC Lausanne

Preparation of bimetallic gold-platinum nanoparticles on boron-doped diamond film electrode: Application to electrocatalysis

P-3. E. Hoque [1], J. A. DeRose [2], P. Hoffmann [3], H. J. Mathieu [1]

[1] LMCH, IMX, EPFL Lausanne

[2] LTCM, ISE, EPFL Lausanne

[3] LOA, IOA; EPFL Lausanne

Formation of a stable self-assembled monolayer (SAM) film by alkylperfluorosilanization of oxidized copper

P-4.J.L.M. Rupp, A. Harvey, B. Scherrer, L.J. Gauckler

Materials Department, Nonmetallic Inorganic Materials ETH Zürich

Nucleation of ceria solid solutions from the amorphous state and grain growth kinetics

P-5. C. Roth, M. Parschau, B. Behzadi, S. Romer, K.-H. Ernst

Molecular Surface Science Group, EMPA Dübendorf

Chiral and achiral butandioic acids on Cu(110): 2D enantiomorphism and surface explosion

P-6 A. Scheybal [1], R. Bertschinger [1], K. Müller [1], M. Wahl [2], P. Aebi [3], T.A. Jung [1]

[1] Micro- & Nanostructures, Paul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI

[2] Physics, University of Basel

[3] Physics, University of Neuchâtel

Modification of the Cu(110) Shockley surface state by an adsorbed pentacene monolayer

P-7. V. Friedli [1,2], I. Utke [1], J. Michler [1], P. Hoffmann [2]

[1] Nanomechanics and Nanopatterning, EMPA Thun

[2] Advanced Photonics Laboratory, EPFL Lausanne

Mass sensor for in situ monitoring of focused ion and electron beam induced processes

P-8. M. Giazzon, M. Liley, G. Weder, R. Pugin, H. Heinzelmann

Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA (CSEM) Neuchâtel

Cells on nanotopographical quartz surfaces

P-9. I. Czekaj, F. Raimondi, J. Wambach, S. Biollaz, A. Wokaun

Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen PSI

Modifications of Ni/Al2O3 catalyst structure during methanation on the nanoscopic level

P-10. F. Loviat [1], R. Schelldorfer [2], T. Jung [2], J. Wambach [1], R. Kötz [1], A. Wokaun [1]

[1] General Energy Research, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen-PSI

[2] Synchrotron Radiation and Nanotechnology, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen-PSI

Model catalysts for the study of CH4 reforming

P-11. M. Matena [1], M. Wahl [1], T. A. Jung [2], L. H. Gade [3], M. Stöhr [1]

[1] Inst. of Physics, University of Basel

[2] Paul-Scherrer-Institute, Switzerland

[3] University of Heidelberg, Germany

Creation of open networks with different pore sizes from perylene derivatives

P-12. K. Mueller, R. Bertschinger, A. Scheybal, T.A. Jung

Paul Scherrer Institute, Laboratory for Micro- und Nanotechnology. Villigen-PSI

Control of the self organisation of a pentacene ad-layer by post deposition of oxygen

P-13. L. Philippe, N. Kacem, J. Michler

EMPA Thun

Metallic Nanostructures Synthesis by Electrochemical Deposition : A Kinetic model of the growth

P-14. D. K. Satapathy [1], O. Bunk [1], A. Diaz [1], F. Pfeiffer [1], C. David [1] , J. F. van der Veen [1], H. Guo [2], G. H. Wegdam [2]

[1] Research department of synchrotron radiation and nanotechnology, Paul Scherrer Institute, 5232 Villigen, Switzerland

[2] Van der Waals-Zeeman Instituut, Universiteit van Amsterdam / NL

Structure of a model liquid confined between two solid surfaces of submicron separation

P-15. C. Brunner, C. Wahnes, V. Jacobsen, V. Sandoghdar, V. Vogel

Biologically Oriented Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich Nano-Optics Group, Laboratory of Physical Chemistry ETH Zürich

Cargo Pick-up from Engineered Loading Stations by Kinesin Driven Molecular Shuttles

P-16. G. Weder, M. Giazzon, J. Polesel-Maris, N. Blondiaux, R. Pugin, M. Liley, H. Heinzelmann

CSEM Neuchâtel

Measuring cell adhesion forces on nanostructured surfaces by force spectroscopy

P-17. X. Wei [1], A. Reiner [1], E. Müller [2], A. Wokaun [1], G.G.Scherer [1]

[1] Electrochemistry Laboratory, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen-PSI

[2] Laboratory for Micro- and Nanotechnology, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen-PSI

Electrochemical surface reshaping of polycrystalline Pt: morphology and crystallography

P-18. M. Hojeij , N. Eugster, Bin Su, H. Girault

LPA-SB, EPFL Lausanne

Multilayer assemblies for light energy conversion

P-19. N. V. Nagaiyanallur [1], S. Zürcher [1], A. Rossi [1], S. Lee [1], N. Naujoks [1,2], N. D. Spencer [1,2]

[1] Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, D-MATL

[2] Nanotechnology Group D-MAVT, ETH Zurich

Alkane-vs. Perfluoroalkane-thiol surface chemical gradients and mixed monolayers: electronic and steric effects of the fluorinated chains

P-20. N. V. Nagaiyanallur, S. Zürcher, S. Lee, N. D. Spencer

Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Department of Materials

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zurich

Surface chemical gradients of phosphate-terminated thiols on gold

Growing carbon nanostructures by ion beam soft landing

Physique des Nanostructures, EPFL Lausanne

Magnetism of two-dimensional Fe-Co nanostructures

[1] Materials Testing and Research (EMPA) Dübendorf

[2] Swiss Light Source, Paul-Scherrer Institut Villingen

[3] Physik-Institut, Universität Zürich

[4] Organic chemistry-Institute, Universität Zürich

Geodesic fullerene fragments and metal surfaces: STM study of corannulene on copper

[1] Department of Physics, University of Basel

[2] Paul Scherrer Institute Villigen PSI

[3] Organic Chemistry, ETH-Zürich

An adressable supramolecular rotary switch featuring distinguishable positions embedded In a two-dimensional porphyrin-based porous network

Ceramics Laboratory, EPFL Lausanne

Epitaxial growth of ferroelectric BST thin films on unmatched Al2O3(0001) using ultra-thin TiN atomic layer as a sacrificial template

List of Exhibitors (15)

Ion-Tof, Münster (D)

Kurt Lesker Ltd

Meili Kryotech, Zillis (CH)

Kratos Analytical, Manchester (UK) - Hofheim (D)

Leybold AG, Zürich (CH)

Newport Spectra-physics

Omicron, Taunusstein (D)

Physical Electronics, Ismaning (D)

Pfeiffer-Vacuum, Zürich (CH)

Schaefer TEC AG, Burgdorf (CH)

Specs GmbH, Berlin (D)

Spectronex - Thermo, Basel (CH)

Swiss Vacuum, Bevaix (CH)

VAT, Haag (CH)

Lot-Oriel, Romanel (CH)

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ORGANISING COMITTEE

Chair: H.J. Mathieu. EPFL

Exhibition: Paul.Muralt@EPFL.ch

Treasurer: H.-P. Haerri, METAS Bern-Wabern

A. Dommann, CSEM Neuchâtel

K.-H. Ernst, EMPA Dübendorf

P. Gröning, EMPA Thun

N. Spencer, ETHZ

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