Workshop on Applications of Nanotechnology in the Water Sector:Emerging Opportunities and Challenges for Water Treatment and Reuse, Monte Verita, Switzerland, May 15-18, 2011

建议标题：水部门纳米技术应用研讨会：水处理和再利用的新机遇和挑战首席调查者：Pedro Alvarez研究所：莱斯大学提案编号：CBET-1100755国际水协会“纳米与水”专家组将主办为期3天的“纳米技术在水部门的应用”国际研讨会，以促进可持续的水管理和全球水安全。这次研讨会将由瑞士主办机构ETH和EAWAG提供部分赞助。研讨会将在有意义和有重点的对话中讨论纳米技术和水工程相互作用所产生的研究和教育问题，并通过综合经验为这一快速增长领域的新兴领导者和年轻研究人员提供宝贵的指导和国际网络机会。从NSF申请的资金将用于资助美国研究人员的旅行，特别是初级教师和博士后，他们将从这一独特的机会中受益匪浅，分享这一新兴领域的知识和技术，并确定研究重点。讨论的主题包括：(1)纳米吸附剂；(2)纳米催化剂、生物和氧化还原活性NP；(3)树枝状聚合物/生物聚合物；(4)多功能膜(包括纳米结构膜)；(5)传感器/监测系统；以及(6)安全问题。研讨会的积极参与将产生更广泛的影响吗？S与会者。这种接触无疑将增强和加强在纳米材料环境应用方面的国际、跨学科以及学术-产业合作的机会和兴趣。此外，研讨会将为学术界-S未来：(A)参与支持和推进CBET？S的愿景、使命和目标；以及(B)在更大和更密切的层面上合作研究和教育计划、项目和活动-提供坚实的基础。因此，这个工作坊不仅将帮助参与者起草更好的提案和更有效地竞争，而且还将有助于年轻教职员工的全面发展。

AbstractProposal Title: Workshop on Applications of Nanotechnology in the Water Sector: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges for Water Treatment and ReusePrincipal Investigator: Pedro AlvarezInstitution: Rice University Proposal No: CBET-1100755The IWA Specialist group on "Nano and Water" will host a 3-day international workshop on ?Applications of Nanotechnology in the Water Sector?, to contribute towards sustainable water management and global water security. This workshop will be partially sponsored by the Swiss host institutions ETH and EAWAG. The workshop will address issues of research & education arising from the interface of nanotechnology and water engineering in a meaningful and focused dialogue, and provide valuable mentorship and international networking opportunities to emerging leaders and young researchers in this rapidly growing field through an integrated experience. The funding requested from NSF would be used to subsidize travel by US researchers especially junior faculty and postdocs, who would greatly benefit from this unique opportunity to share knowledge and technologies in this emerging field and identify research priorities. Topics to discuss include: (1) Nanosorbents; (2) Nanocatalysts, bio and redox -active NP; (3) Dendritic polymers / Biopolymers; (4) Multifunctional membranes (including nanostructured membranes); (5) Sensors / Monitoring systems; and (6) Safety Issues.The broader impacts will result from the active engagement of the workshop?s participants. This engagement will undoubtedly enhance and strengthen the opportunities for and interest in international, interdisciplinary as well as academic-industrial collaboration on environmental applications of nanomaterials. In addition, the workshop will provide a solid foundation for the academic community?s future: (a) involvement in supporting and furthering CBET?s vision, mission, and goals; and (b) collaboration in research and education programs, projects, and activities at greater and closer levels. Thus, this workshop will not only help participants to craft better proposals and compete more effectively, but it will also contribute to the overall development of young faculty members.