(PASEC-2) - Redox Technologies

The Second International Conference on
Photocatalysis and Solar Energy Conversion:
Development of Materials and Nanomaterials
(PASEC-2)
Call for Papers: Deadline - Friday, March 29, 2013
(Website: www.redoxtech.com)
Kyoto University, Japan
July 8-12, 2013

International Organizing Committee
Dr. Hussain Al-Ekabi (Lead Organizer), Redox Technologies, Inc., Canada
Professor Ryu Abe, Kyoto University, Japan
Professor Detlef Bahnemann, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany
Professor Piers Barnes, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Dr. Debabrata Chatterjee, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, India
Professor Akira Fujishima, Tokyo University of Science, Japan
Professor Shuzi Hayase, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan
Professor Michael Hoffmann, California Institute of Technology, USA
Professor Shigeru Ikeda, Research Center for Solar Energy Chemistry, Osaka University, Japan
Professor Akihito Imanishi, Osaka University, Japan
Professor Hiroshi Ishikita, Kyoto University, Japan
Professor Hyun Suk Jung, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Professor Takashi Kamegawa, Osaka University, Japan
Professor Ryuzi Katoh, Nihon University, Japan
Professor Dongho Kim, Yonsei University, Korea
Professor Hwan-Kyu Kim, Korea University, Korea
Professor Wan In Lee, Inha University, Korea
Professor Yuh-Lang Lee, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Professor Gang Liu, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Professor Professor Tingli Ma, Dalian University of Technology, China
Professor Masato Maitani and Professor Yuji Wada, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Professor Masya Matsuoka, Osaka Prefecture University, Japan
Professor Claudio Minero, Università di Torino, Italy
Professor Tsutomu Miyasaka, Toin University, Japan
Professor Antoni Morawski, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Poland
Dr. Takeshi Morikawa,Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories, Inc., Japan
Professor Bunsho Ohtani (Co-Chair), Hokkaido University, Japan
Professor Gerko Oskam, CINVESTAV-IPN, México
Professor Hyunwoong Park, Kyungpook National University, Korea
Professor Joesph Rabani, University of Jerusalem, Isreal
Dr. Kazuhiro Sayama, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan
Professor Tetysuya Shishido, Kyoto University, Japan
Professor Stenbjörn Styring, Uppsala University, Sweden

Professor Tsunehiro Tanaka (Co-Chair), Kyoto University, Japan
Professor Wey Yang Teoh, University of Hong Kong, China
Professor Tsukasa Torimoto, Nagoya University, Japan
Professor Taro Toyoda, The University of Electro-Communications, Japan
Professor, Satoshi Uchida, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Professor Tomokazu Umeyama, Kyoto University, Japan
Professor Peter Vesborg, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Professor Hiromi Yamashita, Osaka University, Japan
Professor Shozo Yanagida (Chair), Osaka University/University of Tokyo, Japan
Professor Minjoong Yoon, Minjoong Yoon, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
Professor Arie Zaban, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
Professor Pengyi Zhang, Tsinghua University, China
Professor Shujuan Zhang, Nanjing University, China
Executive Organizing Committee
Chairman: Professor Shozo Yanagida, Osaka University/University of Tokyo, Japan
Co-Chairman: Professor Bunsho Ohtani, Hokkaido University, Japan
Co-Chairman: Professor Tsunehiro Tanaka, Kyoto University, Japan
Lead Organizer: Dr. Hussain Al-Ekabi, Redox Technologies, Inc., Canada
Conference Correspondence
Hussain Al-Ekabi, Ph.D.
President, Redox Technologies, Inc.,
The Western University Research Park
100 Collip Circle, Suite 230A,
London, Ontario N6G 4X8, Canada
Phone: (519) 858-5055
Fax: (519) 858-5056
E-mail: Hussain@alekabi.com
Website: www.redoxtech.com

Plenary Speakers / Titles of their Lectures
Hiroshi Imahori, Kyoto University, Japan
Tailoring Organic Materials for Solar Energy Conversion
Professor Nobuo Kamiya, Osaka City University, Japan
Structure and Function of Mn4CaO5(H2O)4 Cluster in Oxygen-Evolving
Photosystem II
Professor Hiroshi Segawa, University of Tokyo, Japan
Future Prospects of Electrochemical Photovoltaics
Invited Speakers / Titles of their Lecture
Professor Ryu Abe, Kyoto University, Japan
Visible Light Responsive Photocatalysts for Solar Hydrogen Production
Professor Detlef Bahnemann, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany
Novel Photocatalytic Organic Synthesis: Cyclization and N-Alkylation of
Nitroaromatic Compounds
Professor Piers Barnes, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Lateral Charge Transport Between Dye Molecules: Surface Hole Hopping at the
Interface in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
Dr. Debabrata Chatterjee, CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, India
Role of Sacrificial Donors and Excited State Redox Properties of Dyes in
Photocatalysis of Pollutant Degradation and H 2 Production over TiO 2 Particles
Professor Akira Fujishima, Tokyo University of Science, Japan
Opening of Photocatalysis International Research Center and Its New Direction
Professor Shuzi Hayase, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan
Transparent Conductive Oxide Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (TCO-Less DSC) with
Back Contact Structures
Professor Michael Hoffmann, California Institute of Technology, USA
Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Coupled with Wastewater Treatment in the
Developing World
Professor Shigeru Ikeda, Research Center for Solar Energy Chemistry, Osaka University, Japan
Photoelectrochemical Overall Water Splitting using Modified Cu-Based
Chalcopyrite Thin Films
Professor Akihito Imanishi, Osaka University, Japan
Surface Local Structure Dependence of Photo-oxidation Reaction of Water and
Its Competitive Sub Reactions on TiO 2 Single Crystal Electrode

Professor Hiroshi Ishikita, Kyoto University, Japan
Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer in Photosystem II
Professor Hyun Suk Jung, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Advanced Materials and Process for Next Generation Dye Senstized Solar Cells
Professor Takashi Kamegawa and Professor Hiromi Yamashita, Osaka University, Japan
Design of Nanostructured Thin Film Photocatalysts with Enhanced
Photofunctional Properties
Professor Ryuzi Katoh, Nihon University, Japan
Charge Carrier Generation and Recombination in Bare and Dye-Sensitized TiO 2
Nanoparticles
Professor Dongho Kim, Yonsei University, Korea
Novel Strategy for Highly Efficient Zn 2 SnO 4 (Zinc Stannate) Based Light
Harvesting Device
Professor Hwan-Kyu Kim, Korea University, Korea
Advanced Organic Semiconductors for Dye-sensitized Solar Cells
Professor Wan In Lee, Inha University, Korea
Coupling of Semiconductors for Efficient Photocatalytic Oxidation Reaction
under Visible Light
Professor Yuh-Lang Lee, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Highly Efficient Semiconductor-Sensitized Solar Cells
Professor Gang Liu, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Red photocatalysts for solar energy conversion
Professor Tingli Ma, Dalian University of Technology, China
Systematic Study Of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell
Professor Masato Maitani and Professor Yuji Wada, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Electron Transport Characteristics on Different Dominant Facets of TiO 2 Applied
to Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells for Enhancement of Conversion Efficiency
Professor Michio Matsumura, Research Center for Solar Energy Chemistry, Osaka
University, Japan
Properties of TiO 2 Photocatalysts Activated by HF Treatment
Professor Masya Matsuoka, Osaka Prefecture University, Japan
Preparation of Organic-Inorganic Porous Materials and Their Photocatalytic
Activities

Professor Claudio Minero, Università di Torino, Italy
Glycerol Probe Investigation of Slurry and Gas/Solid Activity of Different TiO 2
Specimens
Professor Tsutomu Miyasaka, Toin University, Japan
Solution-Printable Solid-State Sensitized Solar Cells toward Next Generation
Organic Photovoltaics
Professor Antoni Morawski, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Poland
Synergy Effect of Metal, Nitrogen Co-Modification of TiO 2 Photocatalyst
Dr. Takeshi Morikawa,Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories, Inc., Japan
Solar CO 2 Reduction Conjugated with H 2 O Oxidation Utilizing Semiconductor/
Metal-Complex Hybrid Photocatalysts
Professor Bunsho Ohtani, Hokkaido University, Japan
Photocatalytic Selective Organic Syntheses with Structured Titania and Nontitania
Photocatalysts
Professor Gerko Oskam, CINVESTAV-IPN, México
Effect of Nanomaterials' Properties on Transport and Recombination in the Dye-
Sensitized Solar Cell
Professor Hyunwoong Park, Kyungpook National University, Korea
Carbon-catalyzed Solar Hydrogen
Professor Joesph Rabani, University of Jerusalem, Isreal
The Effect of Electron Scavengers on the TiO 2 Photocatalytic Yields: Resulting
Complications to Comparative Studies
Dr. Kazuhiro Sayama, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology,
Japan
H 2 Production Using Multi-Composite Semiconductor Photoelectrodes
Professor Tetysuya Shishido, Kyoto University, Japan
Photooxidtion of Alcohols and Amines over Niobium and Tantalum Oxides
Professor Stenbjörn Styring, Uppsala University, Sweden
Light Driven Catalysts for Water Oxidation and Hydrogen Formation Based on
Abundant Elements
Professor Tsunehiro Tanaka, Kyoto University, Japan
Photo-Induced Electron Transfer between a Reactant Molecule and
Semiconductor Photocatalyst: In Situ Doping
Professor Wey Yang Teoh, University of Hong Kong, China
Charge Transport Characteristics of Graphene-Based Photocatalyst
Composites: From Sensitisation to Interfacial Charge Transfer

Professor Tsukasa Torimoto, Nagoya University, Japan
Plasmon-Enhanced Photocatalytic Activities of Visible-Light-Responsive
ZnS-AgInS 2 Solid Solution Nanoparticles
Professor Taro Toyoda, The University of Electro-Communications, Japan
Quantum-Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells: Effect of Nanostructured TiO 2
Morphologies on Photovoltaic Properties
Professor Tomokazu Umeyama, Kyoto University, Japan
Development of Nanocarbon Materials for Solar Energy Conversion
Professor, Satoshi Uchida, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with Anionic Nano-clay Electrolyte
Professor Peter Vesborg, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Materials Availability for the Global Energy Problem
Dr. Masafumi Yamaguchi, Toyota R&D Laboratories, Japan
Present Status of Solar Cell R&D in Japan and Future Prospects
Professor Shozo Yanagida, Osaka University/University of Tokyo, Japan
Molecular Simulation and Modeling for Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Professor Minjoong Yoon, Minjoong Yoon, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
TBA
Professor Arie Zaban, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
All-Oxide Photovoltaics: A Combinatorial Material Science Study
Professor Pengyi Zhang, Tsinghua University, China
Photocatalytic and Photochemical Decomposition of Perfluorooctanoic Acid
(PFOA) And Perfluoroocatanesulfonate (PFOS)
Professor Shujuan Zhang, Nanjing University, China
A Potential Strategy to Improve the Energy Conversion Efficiency of DSSCs
The Scope of the Conference
This international conference is designed to bring together interested parties from
universities, research institutions and industry to exchange information, views, experience
and perspectives. This conference presents the most current findings generated at the
laboratories of universities and research institutions, as well as in the field by the
practitioners. Abstracts are being solicited in the following areas:
Semiconductor Photochemistry, Photoelectrochemistry and Photocatalysis, in
particular for Environmental Applications (Water Treatment, Air Treatment, Selfcleaning,
Disinfection, Anti-corrosion Effects, etc..)

Development of Materials and Nanomaterials (Photocatalyst Preparation, Doping
and Co-doping, Spectral Range Broadening for Solar Application, Photocatalystsorbent
combination, novel supports for photocatalysts, etc.).
Molecular and Nanostructured Solar Cells
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells; Fuel Cells
Solar Fuel Production (e.g. H 2 , CH 4 , etc.)
Dynamics of Photo-Induced Energy and/or Electron Transfer
Fundamental investigations into Semiconductors and Nanostructures (Mechanistic
Studies, Modeling, Microchemical Systems,, etc.)
Biomedical Applications of Semiconductors (Sunscreens, Photodynamic Therapy,
Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials, etc.)
Technological, Environmental and Commercial Issues (Standardization, Technology
Transfer, Life Cycle Assessment, Intellectual Property, Management and Economics)
Process Development (Integration of Photocatalysis with other Technologies,
Photocatalytic Lithography)
Advanced Oxidation Technologies for Water, Air and Soil Treatment
Call for Abstracts
Scientists, engineers, and business professionals who are interested in this conference are
invited to submit abstracts of up to 500 words in English describing their work. All abstracts
are due by Friday, March 29, 2013. In addition to the plenary speakers (40 minutes each)
and the invited speakers (25 minutes each), about 25-30 additional abstracts will be chosen
for short talks (15 minutes each) and the rest of abstracts will be presented in the poster
session. Each poster will have 1.2 m x 1.2 m of display space.
Guidelines to Prepare Abstracts
Please follow the following guidelines in preparing your abstract(s):
Type single space Using, if possible, Times New Roman 12-point font (preferred);
Keep all material within a one-inch margin on all sides;
The title should be typed in boldface (Title Case, 14- points) centered at the top of the
page;
Leave a double space between the title and the names of the author(s);
The names of the authors should be typed in boldface in single space, followed the
addresses of the authors in single space; Underline the name of the presenting author;
Leave a double space between the end of the addresses and the opening paragraphs;

Abstracts should be sent, in Microsoft Word format, to Dr. Hussain Al-Ekabi (E-mail:
hussain@alekabi.com).
Call for Exhibits
Companies conducting business related to the themes of this conference are invited to
exhibit their products and/or services. Exhibits will be displayed throughout the conferences
in a central area near the registration desks, coffee breaks, poster sessions and lecture
rooms. The cost of an 8-ft x 10-ft exhibiting space is $1000US if payment is received on or
before Friday, March 29, 2013, and $1250US if payment is received after that date. This
includes two free registrations to attend the technical session of the conference. Please,
reserve early, as space is limited, and will be served on a first come first serve basis.
Registration
The deadline for the early registration is Friday, April 26, 2013. The on-site registration starts
on Monday afternoon, July 8, 2013 at 2:00-8:00pm and will resume on Tuesday, July 9, 2013
at 7:30 a.m.
All registration fees are set in US dollars. The registration fees can be paid either by credit
cards (Visa, Master Card or American Express) or by “Encoded Checks” in US funds drawn
on a US bank account made payable to “Redox Technologies, Inc.” Payment made by Visa
will be converted, at our end, into their equivalents in US Dollars Using the exchange rate of
Bank of Canada. Payments made by a Master Card or an American Express Card will be
converted, at our end, into their equivalents in Canadian dollars using also the exchange rate
of Bank of Canada. As a result, depending on the fluctuation of the exchange rate and
potential fees that your credit card financial institution may apply for the conversion,
payments by credit card may turn to be slightly higher than the actual amount stated on the
registration form. Participants are also allowed to pay by cash for on-site registration only.
Meeting Site and Accommodation
PASEC-2 will be held on the campus of the Kyoto University, Japan. Information about
accommodation will be finalized and posted on the website once become available.
Dates to Remember
Friday, March 29, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
Deadline for receiving abstracts
Deadline for receiving payments
of early registration
Notification of the authors
regarding their abstracts
Monday, July 8, 2013 2:00 – 8:00pm On-site registration
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 8:30am – 5:30pm Technical sessions
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 8:30am – 5:30pm Technical sessions
Thursday, July 11, 2013 8:30am – 4:30pm Technical Sessions
Friday, July 12, 2013 8:30am - 3:00pm Technical Sessions
Friday, July 12, 2013 3:00 pm Concluding remarks