
Benjamin S. Hsiao, Chair of Chemistry Department at Stony Brook University, visited Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry (CIAC) on November 19. During his visit, Prof. Hsiao delivered a lecture entitled Breakthrough Micro- and Ultra-Filtration Membranes for Water Purification.
Prof. Hsiao pointed out that due to population increase, global climate change, ground water contamination, and uneven distribution of sources of usable water to the population distribution in the world, many countries, especially in some developing nations, are in great need of water for drinking and agricultural purposes. In this context, large scale production of nanofibers by means of electro-spinning becomes an important factor that requires attention. In his lecture, Prof. Hsiao reported the new breakthroughs on water purification, especially by taking advantages of the unique properties of nanofibers.
Benjamin S. Hsiao received his Ph.D. in Materials Science from University of Connecticut. He carried out postdoctoral training at University of Massachusetts and spent over eight years at DuPont as a scientist. He is also the Spokesperson for Advanced Polymer PRT (X27C) Beamline at the National Synchrotron Light Source, Brookhaven National Laboratory. He has authored and coauthored over 380 scientific papers and reviews, 2 books, 28 patents and applications. His research interests focus on the use of nanostructured materials for health, environmental and energy applications.
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