WHAT: Optical and electronic devices are among the new commercial uses of nanoscale materials -- particles in the 1 to 100 nanometer range (less than one millionth of an inch) that have unique properties because of their size. These small-scale materials now offer large-scale applications to a variety of industries. Twelve research papers in a symposium on "Device Applications of Nanoscale Materials" are part of the 4700 presentations at the American Chemical Society's national meeting in Dallas, March 29 - April 2. ACS will hold a press briefing on Mon., March 30, that will look at some some of the nanochemistry developments.

WHO:

• James R. Von Ehr, II, President and CEO, Zyvex LLC, Richardson, Texas
  
• Gerhard Fasol, Ph.D., President, Eurotechnology Japan K.K., Tokyo, Japan
  
• Jie Han, Ph.D., NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. (tentativee)
  
• Richard W. Brotzman, Jr., Ph.D., Vice President, Research, Nanophase Technology Corporation, Burr Ridge, Ill.
  
• Tapesh Yadav, Ph.D., President and CEO, Nanomaterials Research Corporation, Tuscon, Ariz.
  

WHEN: Monday, March 30, 1:00 p.m..

WHERE: Adolphus Hotel
1321 Commerce Street, Dallas
Pat Morris Neff IV Room, Mezzanine Level

NOTE: Information from the speakers is for release immediately following the briefing.

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