2 nd &nbsp;Molecules and Materials for Artificial Photosynthesis Conference

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The second Molecules and Materials for Artificial Photosynthesis has focused on new developments in the areas of solar to fuel conversion and related molecular and material systems that have been attracting increasing attention such as organ-metal perovskites, plasmonic metal structures, and catalysts based on metal or metal oxides. The meeting brought together experts in materials chemistry, physical chemistry, computational chemistry, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, physics, catalysis, spectroscopy

The meeting was chaired by Antoni Llobet (ICIQ, Spain) and Jin Zhang (UCSC, USA).

The first day focused on materials and fundamental issues related to water splitting. The meeting was kicked off by keynote speaker, Prof. Kazunari Domen from The University of Tokyo, on the topic of RECENT ADVANCEMENTS TOWARD LARGE-SCALE APPLICATION OF WATER SPLITTING REACTION. His talk was followed by invited talks by Dr. James Muckerman from Brookhaven National Laboratory, Prof. Mario Lanza from Soochow University, China, Prof. Lionel Vayssieres from Xian Jiaotong University, China, Prof. Zetian Mi McGill University from Canada, Prof. Dr. Rong Xu from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, Dr. Aleksandra Vojvodic, from SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Prof. Douglas Grotjahn from San Diego State University, Prof. Richard Finke from Colorado State University, Dr. Max García-Melchor from Stanford University and Prof. Ken Sakai from Kyushu University Japan.

The first session of second day on Novel Materials for Solar Energy Conversion and Fuel Generation started with the keynote talk by Prof. James Durrant from mperial College London on CHARGE CARRIER DYNAMICS IN OXIDE PHOTOELECTRODES FOR WATER OXIDATION. His talk was followed by invited talks given by Prof. James McCusker from Michigan State University, Prof. Xiaolin Zheng from Stanford University, Dr. Tzarara Lopez-Luke from Centro de investigaciones en Optica, Prof. Kirk Schanze from University of Florida, Prof. Dr. Matthias Driess from Technische Universitaet Berlin, Prof. Dr. Greta Ricarda Patzke from University of Zurich and Dr. Menny Shalom from Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces.

The second session of the second day on CO2 Conversion: Molecules, Materials, and Fundamental Issues was started by the keynote lecture by Prof. Marc Robert from University Paris Diderot on MOLECULAR CATALYSIS OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL AND PHOTOCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CO2 WITH EARTH ABUNDANT METAL COMPLEXES IN APROTIC SOLVENT AND IN PURE WATER. This was followed by invited talks given by Dr. Etsuko Fujita from Brookhaven National Laboratory, Prof. Qingfeng Ge from Southern Illinois University, Prof. Ying Li from Texas A&M University, Mr. Ernest Pastor from Imperial College London (contributed talk), Dr. Inke Siewert from Georg-August-University Goettingen, Prof. Yulia Pushkar from Purdue University, Prof. Lichang Wang from Southern Illinois University, Prof. Curtis Berlinguette from The University of British Columbia. The session ended with a contributed talk by Mr. Maurin Antoine from Laboratoire d'Electrochimie Moléculaire on NONCOVALENT IMMOBILIZATION OF AN IRON BASED MOLECULAR CATALYST ON CARBON ELECTRODES FOR EFFICIENT CO2-TO-CO CONVERSION IN WATER.

The first session of day three on Dynamics in Solar Energy Conversion started with the keynote lecture by Prashant Kamat from University of Notre Dame on SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS AND ORGANIC LEAD HALIDE PEROVSKITES FOR NEXT GENERATION PHOTOVOLTAICS. This was followed invited talks by Prof. Charles Schmuttenmaer from Yale University, Prof. Ying-Chih Pu from National University of Tainan, Prof. Shaohua Shen from Xi'an Jiaotong University, Dr. Craig Richmond from University of Zurich, Prof. Tianquan Lian from Emory University, Dr. Elizabeth Gibson from Newcastle University, Prof. Jeanne McHale from Washington State University, and Prof. Bart Bartlett from University of Michigan

The second session of day three on Molecular Systems for Soar Fuel Generation featured a keynote lecture by Prof. Antoni Llobet from Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) on MOLECULAR WATER OXIDATION CATALYSIS WITHIN THE ENERGY CONTEXT. This was followed by invited talks by Prof. Shihe Yang from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Prof. Oliver Wenger from University of Basel, Dr. Dennis Hetterscheid from Leiden University, Prof. Kevin Sivula from EPFL and Prof. Victor Batista from Yale Univeristy. The session ended with a contributed talk from Prof. Nicolai Lehnert from University of Michigan.

The final session on day four on Molecules and Artificial Photosynthesis started with an invited talk by Prof. Xuan Zhao from University of Memphis on ELECTRO- AND PHOTOCATALYTIC H2 PRODUCTION BY COBALT COMPLEXES WITH PENTADENTATE LIGANDS IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS. His talk was followed by several invited and contributed talks given by Dr. Elisabet Romero from VU University Amsterdam, Dr. Marten Ahlquist from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Dr. Laia Francas Forcada from Imperial College London, Dr. Albert Poater from Universitat de Girona, Dr. József Sándor Pap from MTA Centre for Energy Research, Prof. Elizabeth Papish from The University of Alabama and Mr. Vincent M. Friebe from VU University Amsterdam.

Eight poster presentations were given and four poster awards were presented to the top four presenters; Dr. Fritz Knorr, Dr. Anna Reynal, Dr. Carolina Gimbert-Suriñach and Dr. Jahan Dawlaty.

The meeting was highly interactive with enthusiastic question and answer sessions following each talk. In particular, there is good interaction among researchers including younger faculty, postdoctors, and graduate students. This meeting remains unique with respect to the breadth of participants and focus on new approaches to artificial photosynthesis.

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2^nd Molecules and Materials for Artificial Photosynthesis Conference

25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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Synopsis

The replacement of fossil fuels by a clean and renewable energy source is one of the most urgent and challenging issues our society is facing today, which is why intense research is devoted to this topic recently. Nature has been using sunlight as the primary energy input to oxidize water and generate carbohydrates (a solar fuel) for over a billion years. Inspired, but not constrained, by nature, artificial systems can be designed to capture light and oxidize water and reduce protons or other organic compounds to generate useful chemical fuels. Significant progress has been made recently in artificial photosynthesis based on molecular chemistry and material science. However, developments in these two areas have occurred more independently than what is perhaps desired. In the present meeting, we will bring together researchers in these two scientific communities to explore possible synergistic effects of “fusion” between molecular and materials systems.

Key Sessions

Fundamentals of light capturing and conversion
Water oxidation catalysis
Proton and CO2 reduction catalysis
Interfacing molecules and materials for photosynthesis
Complete cells for the generation of solar fuels

Grant Opportunities

Solar Fuels Network is proud to be a gold sponsor of the #2 Molecules and Materials for Artificial Photosynthesis Conference. Solar Fuels Networks will be providing financial support towards travel and registration fees for PhD students and early-career postdocs who are Solar Fuels Network (SFN) members living in the UK. Solar Fuels Network membership is free and you can sign up at http://solarfuelsnetwork.com/membership/. To apply for funding please use the following link and complete the form following the instructions https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19RSrmH-xQVE8E6LvK6H3luLRC-c-3TRXw9CO9pGDnCU/viewform. Applications must be received before 4th February 2016. There is a limited number of bursaries available, apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Successful applicants will receive up to £500 for travel and registration fees, which will be awarded after a completed expense claim form, original receipts and report of the conference have been received by the SFN. For any enquires regarding the bursaries, please contact Linnea Luuppala at l.luuppala@imperial.ac.uk.

Confirmed Speakers

Antoni Llobet (Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia)
MOLECULAR WATER OXIDATION CATALYSIS WITHIN THE ENERGY CONTEXT

James Durrant (Imperial College London)
CHARGE CARRIER DYNAMICS IN OXIDE PHOTOELECTRODES FOR WATER OXIDATION

Prashant Kamat (University of Notre Dame)
SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS AND ORGANIC LEAD HALIDE PEROVSKITES FOR NEXT GENERATION PHOTOVOLTAICS

Kazunari Domen (The University of Tokyo)
RECENT ADVANCEMENTS TOWARD LARGE-SCALE APPLICATION OF WATER SPLITTING REACTION

Marc Robert (Paris Diderot University)
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL AND PHOTOCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CO2 WITH EARTH ABUNDANT METAL COMPLEXES IN APROTIC SOLVENT AND IN PURE WATER

Greta Ricarda Patzke (University of Zurich)
COBALT-BASED WATER OXIDATION CATALYSTS: BIO-INSPIRED CUBANES VS. SOLID STATE DESIGN

Kevin Sivula (LIMNO | EPFL)
SOLUTION-PROCESSED PHOTOELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR DIRECT AND ECONOMICAL SOLAR FUEL PRODUCTION

James T. Muckerman (Brookhaven National Laboratory)
PHOTOCATALYTIC WATER OXIDATION AT THE SEMICONDUCTOR AQUEOUS INTERFACE: GAN, ZNO AND THE GAN/ZNO ALLOY

József S. Pap (Hungarian Academy of Sciences for Energy Research Center)
CU COMPLEXES WITH BRANCHED PEPTIDES IN SOLUTION AND ANCHORED TO ELECTRODE SURFACE – REDOX PROPERTIES AND ROUTES TO WATER OXIDATION

Shihe Yang (Honk Kong University of Science and Technology)
SOLUTION-PROCESSED NANOSTRUCTURES AND INTERFACES FOR ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Tim Lian (Emory University)
EFFICIENT LIGHT-DRIVEN LONG DISTANCE CHARGE SEPARATION AND H2 GENERATION IN SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM RODS

Shaohua Shen (International Research Center for Renewable Energy)
NANODESIGNED MATERIALS FOR PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL AND PHOTOCATALYTIC SOLAR HYDROGEN GENERATION

Lionel Vayssierres (Xi’an Jiaotong University)
LATEST ADVANCES IN LOW COST SOLAR WATER SPLITTING

Ying Li (Texas A&M University)
SOLAR FUEL PRODUCTION THROUGH HETEROGENEOUS PHOTOREDUCTION OF CO2 WITH H2O

James K. McCusker (Michigan State University)
FIRST-ROW TRANSITION METAL-BASED CHROMOPHORES FOR SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Etsuko Fujita (Brookhaven National Laboratory)
REDUCTION OF CO₂ USING METAL COMPLEXES: SECOND COORDINATION SPHERE EFFECTS AND HYDRIDE TRANSFER REACTIONS

Dennis Hetterscheid (Leiden University)
ELECTROCHEMICAL STUDIES AND IN SITU CHARACTERIZATION OF MOLECULAR WATER OXIDATION CATALYSTS

Victor Batista (Yale University)
STUDIES OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Curtis Berlinguette (The University of British Columbia)
LOW-TEMPERATURE SYNTHESES OF AMORPHOUS MIXED-METAL OXIDE ELECTROCATALYSTS

Inke Siewert (The University of Göttingen)
ELECTROCATALYTIC WATER SPLITTING USING COBALT AND COPPER COMPLEXES

Marten Ahlquist (Royal Institute of Technology)
CARBOXYLATED PYRIDINES AS STABILIZING, ACTIVATING AND REACTIVE LIGANDS

Tzarara Lupez-Luke (Centro de investigaciones en Optica)
IMPROVING PHOTOVOLTAIC PROPERTIES OF MULTILAYERED CDS/CDSE/CDSETE/ZNS QUANTUM DOT SENSITIZED TIO2 SOLAR CELLS FABRICATED BY SILAR AND ELECTROPHORESIS METHODS

Mario Lanza (Soochow University)
METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR (MOS) STRUCTURE BASED SILICON PHOTOANODES FOR PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL WATER SPLITTING DEVICES

Xuan Zhao (University of Memphis)
ELECTRO- AND PHOTOCATALYTIC H2 PRODUCTION BY COBALT COMPLEXES WITH PENTADENTATE LIGANDS IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

Rong Xu (Nanyang Technological University)
METAL-ORGANIC-FRAMEWORK BASED PHOTOCATALYSTS FOR WATER REDUCTION AND OXIDATION

Bart M. Bartlett (University of Michigan)
DESIGNING CHEMICALLY ROBUST SOLAR-RESPONSIVE OXIDE MATERIALS FOR PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL OXIDATION REACTIONS

Elisabeth Gibson (Newcastle University)
DYE-SENSITIZED NIO PHOTOCATHODES FOR SOLAR FUEL DEVICES

Oliver Wenger (University of Basel)
LIGHT-DRIVEN CHARGE ACCUMULATION IN MOLECULAR SYSTEMS

Richard G. Finke (Colorado State University)
ELECTROCHEMICALLY DRIVEN WATER-OXIDATION CATALYSIS BEGINNING WITH COBALT-POLYOXOMETALATES: DETERMINATION OF THE TRUE, HOMOGENEOUS VS HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST

Zetian Mi (McGill University)
PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL WATER SPLITTING AND CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION ON METAL-NITRIDE NANOWIRE ARRAYS

Qingfeng Ge (Southern Illinois University)
MECHANISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF CATALYTIC AND ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CO2

Matthias Driess (Technical University Berlin)
HOW TO UNIFY CATALYTIC PROCESSES FOR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES? MERGING OXYGEN EVOLUTION AND OXYGEN REDUCTION REACTIONS WITH METAL OXIDE CATALYSTS

Lichang Wang (Southern Illinois University)
UNDERSTANDING AND TUNING TRANSVERSE EXCITONS IN ORGANIC MOLECULES

Yulia Pushkar (Purdue University)
RU COMPLEXES UNDER CATALYTIC CONDITION OF WATER OXIDATION

Charles Schmuttenmaer (Yale University)
THZ SPECTROSCOPY: STUDYING CARRIER DYNAMICS AND SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION IN NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS

Ying-Chih Pu (National University of Tainan)
ULTRAFAST EXCITON DYNAMICS IN ORGANOLEAD BROMIDE PEROVSKITE NANOCRYSTALS

Albert Poater Teixidor (University of Girona)
MECHANISTIC INSIGHT OF THE O-O BOND FORMATION DURING WOC BY IRIDIUM COMPLEXES

Menny Shalom (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft)
CARBON NITRIDE MATERIALS FOR ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Xiaolin Zheng (Stanford Univeristy)
ACTIVATING AND OPTIMIZING MOS2 BASAL PLANES FOR HYDROGEN EVOLUTION THROUGH FORMATION OF STRAINED SULPHUR VACANCIES

Kirk Schanze (University of Florida)
LIGHT HARVESTING POLYMERS FOR ENERGY CONVERSION AND SOLAR FUELS

Aleksandra Vojvodic (Stanford University)
WATER SPLITTING BY TRANSITION-METAL OXIDE MATERIALS

Max García Melchor (Stanford University)
COMPUTATIONALLY PROBING THE PERFORMANCE OF HYBRID, HETEROGENEOUS AND HOMOGENEOUS IR-BASED CATALYSTS FOR WATER OXIDATION

Elizabeth Papish (The University of Alabama)
WATER OXIDATION WITH PROTON RESPONSIVE LIGANDS

Douglas Grotjahn (San Diego State University)
TETRADENTATE 2,2'- BIPYRIDINE-6,6'-DIPHOSPHONATE AND RELATED HYBRID PENTADENTATE LIGANDS FOR WATER OXIDATION CATALYSTS

Ken Sakai (Kyushu University)
IMPROVING ROBUSTNESS AND TOF OF COBALT PORPHYRIN WATER OXIDATION CATALYSTS

Vincent M. Friebe (VU University Amsterdam)
HACKING PHOTOSYNTHESIS: BIO-HYBRID PIGMENT-PROTEIN PHOTOELECTRODES

Elisabet Romero (VU University Amsterdam)
LESSONS FROM NATURE ON HOW TO BUILD SOLAR-ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS: QUANTUM COHERENCE IS THE KEY

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2^nd Molecules and Materials for Artificial Photosynthesis Conference

25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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Speakers

Plenary Speakers

James Durrant

Professor, Imperial College London

Marc Robert

Professor, University Paris Diderot

Kazunari Domen

Professor, The University of Tokyo

Prashant Kamat

Professor, University of Notre Dame

Invited Speakers

Victor Batista

Professor, Yale Univeristy

Greta Ricarda Patzke

Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zurich

Curtis Berlinguette

Professor, The University of British Columbia

Mario Lanza

Young 1000 Talent Professor, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (Soochow University)

Oliver Wenger

Professor, University of Basel

James Muckerman

Senior Chemist Emeritus, Brookhaven National Laboratory

Inke Siewert

Professor, Georg-August-University Goettingen

Shihe Yang

Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Etsuko Fujita

Senior Chemist, Group Leader, Brookhaven National Laboratory

Kevin Sivula

Professor, EPFL

JÃ³zsef SÃ¡ndor Pap

head of Surface Chemistry and Catalysis Department, research fellow, MTA Centre for Energy Research

Lichang Wang

Professor, Southern Illinois University

Zetian Mi

Associate Professor, McGill University

Elizabeth Gibson

Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, Newcastle University

Charles Schmuttenmaer

Professor of Chemistry, Yale University

Richard Finke

Professor of Chemistry, Colorado State University

Dennis Hetterscheid

Assistant Professor, Leiden University

Matthias Driess

University Professor, Technische Universitaet Berlin

Ying-Chih Pu

Assistant Professor, Department of Materials Science, National University of Tainan

Rong Xu

Professor, Nanyang Technological University

Shaohua Shen

Prof., Xi'an Jiaotong University

Bart Bartlett

Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Michigan

Kirk Schanze

Distinguished Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ying Li

Associate Professor, Texas A&M University

Xiaolin Zheng

Associate Professor, Stanford University

Xuan Zhao

Assist Prof, University of Memphis

Lionel Vayssieres

Thousand Talent Scholar, Xian Jiaotong University

Qingfeng Ge

Professor, Southern Illinois University

Marten Ahlquist

Associate Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Yulia Pushkar

Associate Professor, Purdue University

Menny Shalom

Group Leader, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces

Jeanne McHale

Professor, Washington State University

Elizabeth Papish

Associate professor, The University of Alabama

Douglas Grotjahn

Professor, San Diego State University

Vincent Friebe

PhD Candidate, VU University Amsterdam

Albert Poater

Researcher, Universitat de Girona

Max GarcÃa-Melchor

Postdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University

Aleksandra Vojvodic

Staff Scientist, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Tianquan Lian

Professor, Emory University

James McCusker

MSu Foundation Professor, Michigan State University

Tzarara Lopez-Luke

CIO, Centro de investigaciones en Optica AC

Ken Sakai

Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Kyushu University

Elisabet Romero

Postdoc, VU University Amsterdam

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2^nd Molecules and Materials for Artificial Photosynthesis Conference

25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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Programme

Thursday 25^th February 2016
14:00 – 14:45	Registration & Reception
14:00 – 14:45	Group Welcome Lunch
Water Splitting: Materials and Fundamental Issues Session Chair – Jin Zhang
14:45 – 15:00	Opening Comments
15:00 – 15:35	Prof. Kazunari Domen The University of Tokyo	RECENT ADVANCEMENTS TOWARD LARGE-SCALE APPLICATION OF WATER SPLITTING REACTION
15:35 – 16:00	Dr. James Muckerman Brookhaven National Laboratory	PHOTOCATALYTIC WATER OXIDATION AT THE SEMICONDUCTOR AQUEOUS INTERFACE: GaN, ZnO AND THE GaN/ZnO ALLOY
16:00 – 16:25	Prof. Mario Lanza Soochow University	METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR (MOS) STRUCTURE BASED SILICON PHOTOANODES FOR PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL WATER SPLITTING DEVICES
16:25 – 16:50	Prof. Lionel Vayssieres Xian Jiaotong University	LATEST ADVANCES IN LOW COST SOLAR WATER SPLITTING
16:50 – 17:15	Prof. Zetian Mi McGill University	PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL WATER SPLITTING AND CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION ON METAL-NITRIDE NANOWIRE ARRAYS
17:15 – 17:35	Refreshments
17:35 – 18:00	Prof. Dr. Rong Xu Nanyang Technological University	METAL-ORGANIC-FRAMEWORK BASED PHOTOCATALYSTS FOR WATER REDUCTION AND OXIDATION
18:00 – 18:25	Dr. Aleksandra Vojvodic SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory	WATER SPLITTING BY TRANSITION-METAL OXIDE MATERIALS
18:25 – 18:50	Prof. Douglas Grotjahn San Diego State University	TETRADENTATE 2,2- BIPYRIDINE-6,6-DIPHOSPHONATE AND RELATED HYBRID PENTADENTATE LIGANDS FOR WATER OXIDATION CATALYSTS
18:50 – 19:15	Prof. Richard Finke Colorado State University	ELECTROCHEMICALLY DRIVEN WATER-OXIDATION CATALYSIS BEGINNING WITH COBALT-POLYOXOMETALATES: DETERMINATION OF THE TRUE, HOMOGENEOUS VS HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST
19:15 – 19:25	Dr. Max García-Melchor Stanford University	COMPUTATIONALLY PROBING THE PERFORMANCE OF HYBRID, HETEROGENEOUS AND HOMOGENEOUS IR-BASED CATALYSTS FOR WATER OXIDATION
19:25 – 19:50	Prof. Ken Sakai Kyushu University	IMPROVING ROBUSTNESS AND TOF OF COBALT PORPHYRIN WATER OXIDATION CATALYSTS
19:50 – 22:00	Dinner at Leisure & Free Time

Friday 26^thFebruary 2016
07:00 – 08:30	Group Breakfast
Novel Materials for Solar Energy Conversion and Fuel Generation Session Chair - Jin Zhang
08:30 – 09:05	Prof. James Durrant Imperial College London	CHARGE CARRIER DYNAMICS IN OXIDE PHOTOELECTRODES FOR WATER OXIDATION
09:05 – 09:30	Prof. James McCusker Michigan State University	FIRST-ROW TRANSITION METAL-BASED CHROMOPHORES FOR SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
09:30 – 09:55	Prof. Xiaolin Zheng Stanford University	ACTIVATING AND OPTIMIZING MOS2 BASAL PLANES FOR HYDROGEN EVOLUTION THROUGH FORMATION OF STRAINED SULPHUR VACANCIES
09:55 – 10:20	Dr. Tzarara Lopez-Luke Centro de investigaciones en Optica	IMPROVING PHOTOVOLTAIC PROPERTIES OF MULTILAYERED CdS/CdSe/CdSeTe/ZnS QUANTUM DOT SENSITIZED TiO2 SOLAR CELLS FABRICATED BY SILAR AND ELECTROPHORESIS METHODS
10:20 – 10:50	Refreshments
10:50 – 11:15	Prof. Kirk Schanze University of Florida	LIGHT HARVESTING POLYMERS FOR ENERGY CONVERSION AND SOLAR FUELS
11:15 – 11:40	Prof. Dr. Matthias Driess Technische Universitaet Berlin	HOW TO UNIFY CATALYTIC PROCESSES FOR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES? MERGING OXYGEN EVOLUTION AND OXYGEN REDUCTION REACTIONS WITH METAL OXIDE CATALYSTS
11:40 – 12:05	Prof. Dr. Greta Ricarda Patzke University of Zurich	COBALT-BASED WATER OXIDATION CATALYSTS: BIO-INSPIRED CUBANES VS. SOLID STATE DESIGN
12:05 – 12:30	Dr. Menny Shalom Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces	CARBON NITRIDE MATERIALS FOR ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS
12:30 – 16:00	Lunch at Leisure & Free Time
CO2 Conversion: Molecules, Materials, and Fundamental Issues Session Chair - Lionel Vayssieres
16:00 –16:35	Prof. Marc Robert University Paris Diderot	MOLECULAR CATALYSIS OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL AND PHOTOCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CO2 WITH EARTH ABUNDANT METAL COMPLEXES IN APROTIC SOLVENT AND IN PURE WATER.
16:35 – 17:00	Dr. Etsuko Fujita Brookhaven National Laboratory	REDUCTION OF CO2 USING METAL COMPLEXES: SECOND COORDINATION SPHERE EFFECTS AND HYDRIDE TRANSFER REACTIONS
17:00 – 17:25	Prof. Qingfeng Ge Southern Illinois University	MECHANISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF CATALYTIC AND ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CO2
17:25 –17:50	Prof. Ying Li Texas A&M University	SOLAR FUEL PRODUCTION THROUGH HETEROGENEOUS PHOTOREDUCTION OF CO2 WITH H2O
17:50 – 18:00	Mr. Ernest Pastor Imperial College London	CHARGE SEPARATION ACROSS MULTI-JUNCTION ARCHITECTURES: THE ROLE OF THE CATALYST
18:00 – 18:30	Refreshments
18:30 – 18:55	Dr. Inke Siewert Georg-August-University Goettingen	ELECTROCATALYTIC WATER SPLITTING USING COBALT AND COPPER COMPLEXES
18:55 – 19:20	Prof. Yulia Pushkar Purdue University	RU COMPLEXES UNDER CATALYTIC CONDITION OF WATER OXIDATION
19:20 – 19:45	Prof. Lichang Wang Southern Illinois University	UNDERSTANDING AND TUNING TRANSVERSE EXCITONS IN ORGANIC MOLECULES
19:45 – 20:10	Prof. Curtis Berlinguette The University of British Columbia	LOW-TEMPERATURE SYNTHESES OF AMORPHOUS MIXED-METAL OXIDE ELECTROCATALYSTS
20:10 – 20:20	Mr. Maurin Antoine Laboratoire dElectrochimie Moléculaire	NONCOVALENT IMMOBILIZATION OF AN IRON BASED MOLECULAR CATALYST ON CARBON ELECTRODES FOR EFFICIENT CO2-TO-CO CONVERSION IN WATER
20:20 – 22:30	Dinner at Leisure & Free Time

Saturday 27^th February 2016
07:00 – 08:30	Group Breakfast
Dynamics in Solar Energy Conversion Session Chair - Charlie Schmuttenmaer
08:30 – 09:05	Prof. Prashant Kamat University of Notre Dame		SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS AND ORGANIC LEAD HALIDE PEROVSKITES FOR NEXT GENERATION PHOTOVOLTAICS
09:05 – 09:30	Prof. Charles Schmuttenmaer Yale University		THZ SPECTROSCOPY: STUDYING CARRIER DYNAMICS AND SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION IN NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS
09:30 –09:55	Prof. Ying-Chih Pu National University of Tainan		ULTRAFAST EXCITON DYNAMICS IN ORGANOLEAD BROMIDE PEROVSKITE NANOCRYSTALS
09:55 – 10:20	Prof. Shaohua Shen Xian Jiaotong University		NANODESIGNED MATERIALS FOR PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL AND PHOTOCATALYTIC SOLAR HYDROGEN GENERATION
10:20 – 10:30	Dr. Craig Richmond University of Zurich		SAME CATALYST, DIFFERENT RATE LAW: AXIAL GROUP INFLUENCES ON Ru-BDA TYPE WOCS
10:30 – 10:50	Refreshments
10:50 – 11:15	Prof. Tianquan Lian Emory University	EFFICIENT LIGHT-DRIVEN LONG DISTANCE CHARGE SEPARATION AND H2 GENERATION IN SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM RODS
11:15 – 11:40	Dr. Elizabeth Gibson Newcastle University	DYE-SENSITIZED NIO PHOTOCATHODES FOR SOLAR FUEL DEVICES
11:40 – 12:05	Prof. Jeanne McHale Washington State University	EFFECTS OF AGGREGATION AND PROTON-COUPLED ELECTRON TRANSFER IN SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION BY BETANIN-SENSITIZED TITANIUM DIOXIDE
12:05 – 12:30	Prof. Bart Bartlett University of Michigan	DESIGNING CHEMICALLY ROBUST SOLAR-RESPONSIVE OXIDE MATERIALS FOR PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL OXIDATION REACTIONS
12:30 – 16:00	Lunch at Leisure & Free Time
Molecular Systems for Soar Fuel Generation Session Chair - Jeanne McHale
16:00 – 16:35	Prof. Antoni Llobet Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)	MOLECULAR WATER OXIDATION CATALYSIS WITHIN THE ENERGY CONTEXT
16:35 – 17:00	Prof. Shihe Yang The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	SOLUTION-PROCESSED NANOSTRUCTURES AND INTERFACES FOR ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS
17:00 – 17:25	Prof. Oliver Wenger University of Basel	LIGHT-DRIVEN CHARGE ACCUMULATION IN MOLECULAR SYSTEMS
17:25 –17:50	Dr. Dennis Hetterscheid Leiden University	ELECTROCHEMICAL STUDIES AND IN SITU CHARACTERIZATION OF MOLECULAR WATER OXIDATION CATALYSTS
17:50 – 18:15	Prof. Kevin Sivula EPFL	SOLUTION-PROCESSED PHOTOELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR DIRECT AND ECONOMICAL SOLAR FUEL PRODUCTION
18:15 – 18:40	Prof. Victor Batista Yale Univeristy	STUDIES OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS
18:40 – 18:50	Prof. Nicolai Lehnert University of Michigan	NOVEL METHODS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SURFACE FUNCTIONALIZATION AND APPLICATIONS IN (PHOTO)ELECTROCATALYSIS
18:50 – 20:00	Poster Session, Cocktails & Refreshments
20:00 – 23:00	Gala Dinner, Group Photo & Poster Awards

Sunday 28^th February 2016
07:00 – 08:30	Group Breakfast
Molecules and Artificial Photosynthesis Session Chair - Lichang Wang
08:30 – 08:55	Dr. Xuan Zhao University of Memphis	ELECTRO- AND PHOTOCATALYTIC H2 PRODUCTION BY COBALT COMPLEXES WITH PENTADENTATE LIGANDS IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
08:55 – 09:20	Dr. Elisabet Romero VU University Amsterdam	LESSONS FROM NATURE ON HOW TO BUILD SOLAR-ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS: QUANTUM COHERENCE IS THE KEY
09:20 – 09:45	Dr. Marten Ahlquist KTH Royal Institute of Technology	CARBOXYLATED PYRIDINES AS STABILIZING, ACTIVATING AND REACTIVE LIGANDS.
09:45 – 09:55	Dr. Laia Francas Forcada Imperial College London	PHOTOCHEMICAL WATER OXIDATION USING MOLECULAR CATALYSTS
09:55 – 10:20	Dr. Albert Poater Universitat de Girona	MECHANISTIC INSIGHT OF THE O-O BOND FORMATION DURING WOC BY IRIDIUM COMPLEXES
10:20 – 10:45	Dr. József Sándor Pap MTA Centre for Energy Research	CU COMPLEXES WITH BRANCHED PEPTIDES IN SOLUTION AND ANCHORED TO ELECTRODE SURFACE – REDOX PROPERTIES AND ROUTES TO WATER OXIDATION
10:45 – 11:10	Prof. Elizabeth Papish The University of Alabama	WATER OXIDATION WITH PROTON RESPONSIVE LIGANDS
11:10 – 11:35	Mr. Vincent M. Friebe VU University Amsterdam	HACKING PHOTOSYNTHESIS: BIO-HYBRID PIGMENT-PROTEIN PHOTOELECTRODES
11:35 – 11:45	Closing Comments
11:45 – 12:15	Refreshments

Monday 29^th February 2016
08:15 – 17:30	Chichen-Itzá Group Tour For those wanting to extend their stay we have organised a private day trip to Chichen-Itzá. Full details can be found under the ‘Group Activities’ tab on the conference website. (Minimum 6 persons required.)

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25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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Prices

Ticket Type	Early Bird	Full Price
Single Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.	$1579	$1679
Shared Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.	$1579	$1679
Student Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.	$1193	$1293

Additional Person

This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the entire conference period. Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra night' prices.

Adult

$738

Child

$284

Extra nights

Prices are per person.

Adult

$270

Child

$71

All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

Accompanying child fees and extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 5-12 years of age. Children aged 13 years and older are classified as an adult at the Fiesta Americana Condesa.

What's Included in our Registration Fees?

The Fiesta Americana Condesa, Cancun offers a Full Meal Plan to all attendees. Our registration and accompanying person fees are inclusive of the following;

- Accommodation for 3 Nights (25th, 26th, 27th February 2016)
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – available at all restaurants according to operational hours or programmed events.
- International Bar available by the glass in restaurants and bars according to operational hours.
- Pool snacks and International Bar available by the glass at Pool Area
- Minibar including: soft drinks, domestic beer, bottled water and coffee. Refreshed daily
- 24 Hour Room Service
- In Room amenity – Bottle of wine, per room, per stay
- Gala Night Entry (includes an open bar)
- Complimentary WI-FI in guest rooms and conference rooms

Additional nights (per person) are inclusive of the following;

- Accommodation for 1 Night
- Lunch on day of arrival
- Dinner on day of arrival
- Breakfast on day of departure
- International bar available by the glass in restaurants and bars from lunch on day of arrival until breakfast on day of departure

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25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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Cancun, Mexico

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Fiesta Americana Condesa

This stylish hotel features contemporary Mexican architecture, including one of the largest and most impressive thatched-roof "palapas" in the entire country. There are cultural activities, arts and crafts and sports programs to keep you constantly entertained, plus time to relax and enjoy the Mayan culture, soak up the Caribbean sunshine and revel in the international ambiance that settles in after the sun goes down.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a full meal plan, inclusive of beverages. Take your pick from the aromatic Asian delights at Kaumbu, traditional fare at El Mexicano, delicious international cuisine at Kalmia Buffet or perhaps sample the sumptuous Italian dishes at Rosato. There are also several other dining opportunities such as the Cevichería, Pizzeria, Sushi Corner, pool and lounge bar areas. The Gala Night with either a Mayan or Caribbean theme takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, an open bar and amazing local entertainment. We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!

Hotel Facilities

Lagoon Pool
Extensive Health Club and Spa
Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas

The Fiesta Americana Condesa, Cancun is the 2015 Winner of the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and also received the Travellers Choice Award in 2014.

The remains of ancient Mayan cities are scattered throughout the Yucatan Peninsula and no trip to Cancun would be complete without a visit to these majestic temples and pyramids set amongst lush tropical vegetation. We will be working very closely with a reputable tour company who will be organising trips to Tulum, Chichen Itza, Coba and Xcaret to name a few, some of which may require a full day. Full day excursions will be arranged pre or post conference and may be on an individual or group booking so we would recommend booking extra nights to extend your stay as early as possible to avoid disappointment should these excursions be of interest to you and/or your party. For further information please contact us.

Venue Rating

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Address

Fiesta Americana Condesa, Blvd.KukulkÃ¡n km 16.5 Zona Hotelera, Cancun, 77500 Mexico

Nearest Airport

Cancun International Airport

Location

Cancun is a delightful combination of natural beauty, islands, ecological reserves and white sandy beaches. However, besides sun, sand and sea, this destination also offers an infinite variety of underwater activities to choose from: the diving, snorkelling and fishing here are outstanding and you will find an undersea world packed with tropical fish that live on the second largest barrier reef in the world. Sports enthusiasts might choose one of the many eco-tourism activities, such as cycling or hiking through the tropical forest or kayaking through mangroves, or something a little more adventuresome, like zip lining through the treetops.

Apart from the more well-known ancient Mayan archealogical sites such as Tulum, Cobá and Chichén Itzá you may like to visit the Aktun Chen caverns, voted one of the Top 10 underwater walks by National Geographic described as a truly magical experience.

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Cancun, Mexico

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Transportation

Travel Details

Cancun International airport is just a short 15 minute journey from the Fiesta Americana Condesa and is easily accessible from almost every country in the world with many major international airlines providing direct or interconnecting flights on a daily basis.

Airport Transfers

Tropical Incentives are a reputable and trustworthy DMC based in Cancun. The Tropical Incentives team will be on hand to provide a seamless transfer service to and from Cancun International Airport. Tropical Incentives will manage and confirm all transportation bookings. To arrange transportation please contact Tropical Incentives directly via email, phone or the online booking facility (see link below).

Conference Shuttle Service

Tropical Incentives have arranged a conference shuttle service which will run at scheduled times surrounding the conference. The conference shuttle schedule can be found below.

Arrivals (Cancun Airport – Fiesta Americana Condesa)

Sunday 21^st February – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm
Monday 22^nd February – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm
Wednesday 24^th February – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm
Thursday 25^th February – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm
Saturday 27^th February – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm
Sunday 28^th February – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm
Tuesday 1^st March – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm
Wednesday 2^nd March – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm
Friday 4^th March – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm
Saturday 5^th March – Available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6:30pm

Departures (Fiesta Americana Condesa – Cancun Airport)

Thursday 25^th February – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Friday 26^th February – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Sunday 28^th February – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Monday 29^th February – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Wednesday 2^nd March – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Thursday 3^rd March – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Saturday 5^th March – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Sunday 6^th March – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Tuesday 8^th March – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Wednesday 9^th March – Available at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm

$25 per person, each way (includes taxes)

Please allow at least 45minutes from your flight landing time to the shuttle departure time. In the event of any delays or cancellations, please ensure you contact Tropical Incentives at least 24hours in advance; if Tropical Incentives are not informed within 24hours full cancellation charges will apply.

Upon arrival at the airport, please exit the terminal building and look for ‘Fusion Conferences’ signage where a member of Tropical Incentives team will greet you and escort you to the group transportation.

Please contact Tropical Incentives directly to enquire or make a booking.

Group booking Code: Fusion
Contact: Francisco Mora
Telephone: 998-193-3940 ext 158
Email: guestservices@ticancun.com

Private Transportation

Tropical Incentives also offer a private transfer service for those travelling outside of the available shuttle dates/times mentioned above. The private transfer service vehicles can accommodate a maximum of 6 persons, plus luggage.

$75 per vehicle, each way (includes taxes)

In the event of any delays or cancellations, please ensure you contact Tropical Incentives at least 24hours in advance; if Tropical Incentives are not informed within 24hours full cancellation charges will apply.

Please contact Tropical Incentives directly to enquire or make a booking.

Group booking Code: Fusion
Contact: Francisco Mora
Telephone: 998-193-3940 ext 158
Email: guestservices@ticancun.com

** Please note that Fusion Conferences is not responsible for any bookings made with Tropical Incentives as transportation is not included in the registration package **

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Local Activities

Half Day Activities

Tropical Incentives are a reputable and reliable company offering a variety of fascinating trips and excursions for either a half or full day. To make an enquiry please contact Francisco Mora at Tropical Incentives or alternatively, if you would like to proceed with a booking (individual/group) please follow the link below which will take you directly to an online booking facility giving details of tours available.

Contact: Francisco Mora
Email: guestservices@ticancun.com

Our half day tours can be booked during the conference period between the available free times scheduled in the programme. The half day tours are available to both individual and group bookings.

The following activities are available at Aquaworld which is based in the Marina directly opposite the Fiesta Americana Condesa hotel and therefore no transportation is necessary.

Aquatwister

Experience Aquaworld’s ultimate tour adventure on board a high speed jet boat ride, Aquatwister. This is a roller coaster of manoeuvres orchestrated by a highly skilled captain and drivers on board and provides an amazing combination of nature, emotion, fun and adrenaline in one adventure.

Duration: 30 minutes
Please be at the marina 30 minutes in advance of activity.
Capacity: 20 persons per boat
Price: $69.60 per person
Dock fee: $8 (cash)
Gratuity: $5

Inclusive of:
Lockers, Life jackets and bottled water

Sky Ridder

Live this exciting experience flying in couples over the Caribbean Sea and experiencing an amazing aerial view.

Duration: 30-40 minutes includes 10 minute flying time at an altitude of 100mtrs
Please be at the Aquaworld hut (located by the hotel pool) 15 minutes in advance of activity.
Capacity: Maximum 8 person per boat
Price: $63.80 per couple
Gratuity: $5

Inclusive of:
10 minutes flying time, life jackets and bottled water

*Bathing suit, towel, shorts, T-shirts, sandals or wet shoes, sunglasses and water camera recommended.
*Service charge of $5 for any lost locker keys
*Biodegradable suntan lotion is only permitted on the reef

Jungle Tour

Enjoy this fascinating adventure, driving a Jet Ski boat for 2 persons through the mangroves of Nichupte Lagoon, explore the wonders of Cancun’s jungle and the exotic wild life and admire the colourful sea life while you snorkel at one of the greatest coral reefs in Punta Nizuc.

Duration: 2:30 hrs. (45 minutes each way driving and 40 minutes for snorkelling)
Please be at the marina 30 minutes in advance of activity.
Capacity: 2 persons per boat
Price: $69.60 (Single persons would pay full boat rate)
Dock Fee and Reef tax: $11 (cash)
Gratuity: $5

Inclusive of:
1x Guide per 10 persons
Aquaray speed boat for 2 persons
Snorkel Equipment (new snorkelling gear, life vest, mask, fins)
Jungle Tour
Dressing Room, Showers and Lockers
Bottled water
TI Staff present

*Bathing suit, towel, shorts, T-shirts, sandals or wet shoes, sunglasses and water camera recommended.
*Biodegradable suntan lotion is only permitted on the reef

Wave Runner

Drive and Speed on board of a 700 Yamaha wave runner across the Caribbean Sea.

Duration: 30 minutes
Please be at the Aquaworld hut (located by the hotel pool) 15 minutes in advance of activity.
Price: $63.80 (Single persons would pay full boat rate)
Gratuity: $5

Inclusive of:
1 Guide per 10 persons
Life jackets and lockers
Bottled water

*Bathing suit, towel, shorts, T-shirts, sandals or wet shoes, sunglasses and water camera recommended.
**Biodegradable suntan lotion is only permitted on the reef**

Sub See

An extraordinary way to admire the marine life and the reef’s ecosystem without getting wet! Be part of this unique adventure on board The Sub See Explorer, a glass bottom boat like a yellow submarine with huge glass panels on the sides, from where you will be able to watch the multi-coloured species of the Scorpion´s coral reef.

Duration: 2 hrs.
Please be at the marina 30 minutes in advance of activity
Capacity: Boat can hold 66 passengers
Price: $46.40 per person
Dock Fee and Reef tax: $10
Gratuity: $5

Inclusive of:
Boat transportation on board of Reef Express
Specialized Guides
Beverages (Beer, Soft Drinks and water)
Bottled Water
TI Staff present

*Bathing suit, towel, shorts, T-shirts, sandals or wet shoes, sunglasses and water camera recommended.
**Biodegradable suntan lotion is only permitted on the reef**

Full Day Activities

To make an enquiry or booking (individual/group), please contact Francisco Mora at Tropical Incentives.

Francisco Mora
Email: guestservices@ticancun.com

A Tropical Incentive representative will also be available during the conference period at the hotel, so should you have any questions about a booked tour you can always ask upon arrival or at any time during your stay.

Our full day tours are offered pre and post conference dates. If you require any additional nights at the Fiesta Americana Condesa due to a full day excursion, please ensure you book these in advance to avoid disappointment. The full days tours are available to both individual and group bookings.

Tulum And Playa Del Carmen Shopping Tour

Our journey begins in the magical ancient Tulum Archaeological Zone, discovered by John L. Stephens in 1842. Perched on top of a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea, it is the only entire walled in-group of Mayan Ruins ever discovered. Under the advice of an official English speaking tour guide, the group will go around the structures getting the history and spirit of the Mayans. Afterwards we head Playa del Carmen, an authentic Mexican town, popular because of its beautiful beaches with turquoise water colour and the famous 5^th Avenue where the participants will browse around the shops aside to explore. All kind of typical items, handcrafts, pottery, typical rugs most of them hand made by top artisans, fine boutiques selling everything imaginable. A unique experience! A group lunch can be arranged in one of the restaurants or it can be at leisure.

Ek Balam and Cenote

Visit the archaeological site of Ek-Balam. Ek Balam means Bright Star Jaguar in Maya language. This ancient Maya city had its glory before Chichen Itza. This archaeological site is one of the latest attractions because of its most recent restoration. Discover the mysterious Maya Cenote, enjoy its beautiful natural formations and great natural pool of 80m diameter. During the tour you will see different Maya communities. Take home your memories with the beautiful photographs taken by native photographers during the activities.

Sea Passion Catamaran

Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is one of the Mexican Caribbean’s favourite destinations. Sail the beautiful turquoise bay from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard the Sea Passion I or Sea Passion III, a one-of-a-kind 75 & 60 foot maxi-catamarans, designed for passenger comfort. Enjoy a sail and snorkelling in the National Marine Park. Relax. In the full day activity the participants will have the opportunity to disembark in the Island. You can enjoy exquisite dining at the Beach Club “ElPescador” and the overwhelming views of the turquoise ocean decorated by coconut palm trees and hammocks.

Selvatica Extreme Canopy Tour

Located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, only 35 minutes form Cancun’s International Airport. Over 250 acres of Tropical Jungle, in Selvatica you will be able to experience a unique adventure in the longest zip-line circuit in North America, recognized by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of the 35 great adventures in the World, divided in 12 zip lines varying in lengths and heights from 270 ft. to over 2,000 ft, it will make you fly over the jungle. Take a ride on a military vehicle through the jungle to get to the millenary natural cenote. With crystal and pristine waters you will be able to swim choosing between a water zip line or the diving platform. Live this unique and exciting adventure and feel the emotion and adrenaline running through your body.

Coba

Deep in the heart of the Quintana Roo jungle and only 24 miles from southwest of Tulum, approximately 2 1/2 south of Cancun is COBA, an archaeological site that dates from the Classis period. Unlike other Mayan sites in Quintana Roo, Coba was still occupied after the Spanish Conquest.
This incredible Site once occupied an area of almost 100 square kilometers (60 st. miles). The pyramid of Nohoch Mul-43 meters (130 ft.) high-is the tallest pre-Hispanic structure in the Yucatan peninsula. The main pyramids are the Coba Group, near the entrance, Las Pinturas (The Paintings), named because of the colour still visible on the arches; the Macanxoc, located next to Macanxoc Lake; and Chumuc Mul, the main stucco pyramid which still contains its original colour.
After a very cultural tour, be prepared to enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the magic restaurants of the area.

For further details on the above and other tours available please contact Tropical Incentives where Francisco Mora or an alternative representative will be happy to assist you.

Contact: Francisco Mora
Email: guestservices@ticancun.com

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Chichen-Itzá Group Tour - Monday 29th February 2016

We have arranged an exciting private group tour for all 2016 MMAP participants. The tour will take place the day immediately following the conference on Monday 29th February 2016.

Chichen-Itzá, recently nominated one of the new 7th wonders is the ancient city whose name means "in the mouth at the Itzáe's Well", was in its time of grandeur (between 800 and 1200 A.D.), the centre of political, religious and military power in Yucatán, if not all of South-eastern Meso America. Chichen-Itzá is located 125 miles West of Cancun about 2:15 hrs. It is the most visited archaeological site on the Peninsula, famed for its extraordinary architectural beauty. When the Spaniards arrived in Chichen-Itzá, it had long been abandoned, a victim of the Mayapan wars. Somewhere between 1196 and 1441 the May culture collapsed on the northern shores of the peninsula. The conqueror found the buildings in ruins; their names and uses lost to time. Present names and uses are intelligent guesses.

The tour is optional and should you wish to participate we would ask that you email chloe@fusion-conferences.com to confirm your participation no later than Monday 15^th February as we are required to confirm numbers in advance due to transportation requirements.

Itinerary for Monday 29th February 2016:

08.15 – Meeting Point in Lobby
08.30 – Departure from Hotel
11:00 – Arrival at Chichen-Itzá
11:15 – 13:00 – Guided Visit to the Archaeological Site
13:15 – Departure from Chichen-Itzá to Restaurant
13:30 – 14:30 – Lunch
14:45 – Return to Transportation
17:30 – Estimated Return to Hotel

The price of the tour will vary depending on confirmed numbers. We will confirm the tour price during conference registration. For guidance, please note the following prices dependent on final group size.

$155.00 – Requires 6 participants
$115.00 – Requires 10+ participants
*Please consider an additional $5.00 gratuity, per person.

The above prices include; air conditioned transportation, 2 beverages on board (soft drinks and/or water), tour guide, admission fees at Chichen-Itzá, buffet lunch (food only) and federal tax. Please note the above prices exclude; food and beverages inside the ruins and beverages during lunch.

Please note that payment for the tour will need to be made during conference registration at the Tropical Incentives Hospitality desk. Tropical Incentives will accept both cash and card payments. Please note a surcharge will be added for payments made using card (5% for VISA or Master Card and 6% for AMEX). This is a non-refundable fee should you later change your mind and decide not participate in the tour.

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25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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Oral Presenters

We have a number of oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and you will be able to submit your abstract online and monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account. Please use the abstract template provided and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length. Any abstracts exceeding this size may be cut short during print.

Please take note of the oral submission deadline: 12 October 2015.

Please check the conference programme carefully to note your presentation time (inclusive of Q&A) should you be accepted for an oral presentation. We recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference page.

Your Presentation on the Day

If you have prepared some slides to accompanying your talk please ensure you bring these with you on a USB or portable file saving device.

For those presenting on the first day, please email your slides to us so we can have everything prepared and ready for the first session. Please email your slides to: admin@fusion-conferences.com

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to the AV team who will be available in the conference room. If you have any animations or videos we do advise to run through the presentation with the AV tech to make sure everything is compatible. We also advise that all speakers make themselves known to the AV tech in the conference room immediately before your session beings. The AV tech will apply your microphone and provide a laser pointer should you have an accompanying presentation. We prefer speakers to use our master laptop to run presentations from, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop, please notify us in advance.

It is important that all speakers adhere to their presentation time and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters and the audience as your time decreases.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to approach our AV tech or a member of the Fusion team.

Helpful Tips for Presentation Slides

Aspect Ratio: 4:3 in Presenter View, Landscape in Orientation
Font Size: Minimum font size used should be 24pt.
File Type: Please safe your presentation in PPT or PPTS format.
Video Clips: Please save these separately and do not build them into the PowerPoint. Videos will be played via the AV control desk using the master laptop.

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25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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Posters

We have a number of poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and you will be able to submit your abstract online and monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account. Please use the abstract template provided and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length. Any abstracts exceeding this size may be cut short during print.

Please take note of the poster submission deadline: 08 January 2016

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

Displaying & Presenting Your Poster

During conference registration if you are presenting a poster please request a poster number from the registration desk. Please do not put up your poster without notifying a member of the Fusion team. Certain adhesive agents are not permitted at some venues therefore; Fusion will be the sole provider of all poster fixings.

You can display your poster from registration. Your poster can remain on display for the entire duration of the conference and we ask that posters are taken down on the final day of the meeting. The poster session is usually scheduled on Day 3, but please check the official programme for exact timings. Refreshments will be provided and the poster prizes will be awarded during the conference Gala Night that evening.

2016 Molecules and Materials for Artificial Photosynthesis Poster Prize

The conference chairs will be awarding 3 poster prizes for the best poster display and presentation. To be in with a chance of winning, submit your poster by 08 January 2016. The winners will be selected shortly after the Poster Session and the following prizes will be awarded. 1st Place $350, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $150.

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25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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2^nd Molecules and Materials for Artificial Photosynthesis Conference

25 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Cancun, Mexico

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