Rapra hosts nanopolymers 2007.Nanopolymers 2007, the 1st International Conference, organized by Rapra Technology, will take place June 12-13 at the Steigenberger Berlin in Germany. The use of nanopolymer compounds in commercial applications is said to be gaining momenturm. Global demand for nanomaterials is predicted to reach $3.7 billion by 2008. This inaugural conference will provide up to the minute data on the rapid growth of nanopolymers and will demonstrate, via a range of case studies, their use in different industry sectors. Attendees at this conference will hear new approaches for the synthesis, characterization and commercial application of nanopolymers. The cost benefits of incorporating nano-scale ingredients into polymer-based products will be featured, along with examples of how to disperse the nano-ingredients to maximize the properties required. Session 1 on markets and trends will include the following presentations: "Market opportunities for nanopolymers," Michael Holman, Lux Research; and "Nanotechnology along the value chain--nanocomposites and systems," Peter Kruger, Bayer MaterialScience Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) is an independent subgroup within Bayer AG. It was created as part of the restructuring of Bayer AG from the former business group Bayer Polymers, with certain of its activities being spun off to Lanxess AG. AG, Germany. Session 2 on processing improvements will include the following presentations: "Low friction plastics from POSS masterbatches," Joseph D. Lichtenhan, Bruce Fu and Paul Wheeler, Hybrid Plastics, and Rahul Misra and Sarah E. Morgan, University of Southern Mississippi; "The new porous hybrid polymer film for high temperature electromechanical The use of electricity to run moving parts. Disk drives, printers and motors are examples. Electromechanical systems must be designed for the eventual deterioration of moving components that wear over time. The first TVs were electromechanical systems (see video/TV history). applications," Sam Kortet, Mikko Karttunen and Mika Paajanen, VTT VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland VTT Valtion Teknillinen Tutkimuskeskus (Finnish: Technical Research Centre of Finland) VTT Vélo Tout Terrain (French: mountain bike; aka ATB or MTB) Technical Research Center, Finland; "The effect of surface modification of filler and two-step processing on the properties of PP based nanocomposites," Pirkko Etelaaho, Sanna Haveri and Pentti Jarvela, Tampere University of Technology Tampere University of Technology (TUT) (Finnish: Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto (TTY) ) is the second-largest of the universities in engineering sciences in Finland. The university is located in Hervanta, a suburb of Tampere. , Finland; and "Synthesis of nanocomposite polymers by UV-radiation curing," Christian Decker, Universite de Haute-Alsace, France. Session 3 on nano-scale property enhancement will include the following presentations: "Engineering at the nanoscale--impact on properties of polyamides," Harald Hager, Ralf Richter and Thomas Habkerl, Degussa GmbH, Germany; "Designing functional additives for competitive edge polymer nanocomposites," P. Casey, A. Ammala and R. Harris, Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization, Australia; "Comparing the polyurethane-hectorite and polyurethane-montmorillonite nanocomposites," M.O. Seydibeyglu, F.S. Guner, I. Ece, S. Isci and N. Gungor, Istanbul Technical University History Considered as the world's second institution of higher learning specifically dedicated to engineering education, Istanbul Technical University (ITU) has a long and distinguished history which began in 1773. , Turkey; "Fullerene fullerene, any of a class of carbon molecules in which the carbon atoms are arranged into 12 pentagonal faces and 2 or more hexagonal faces to form a hollow sphere, cylinder, or similar figure. containing polyurethanes," Oleg L. Figovsky, E. Badamshina, M. Gafurova and L. Shapovalov, Israel Research Center, Israel; and "Efficient use of carbon nanotubes, Patrick Piccione, Arkema, France. Session 4 on specific applications will include the following presentations: "Sustainable development Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the fulfilment of human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely. The linkage between environment and development was globally recognized in 1980, when the International Union with polymers--nanocomposites and nanocellular materials," Jan Sandier, BASF AG BASF AG German chemical and plastics manufacturing company. Founded in 1865, BASF (the full German name means “Baden Aniline and Soda Factory”) was part of the chemical cartel IG Farben from 1925 until 1945, when the latter was dissolved by the Allies. , Germany; "Nanocomposite barrier coatings," Harris Goldberg, InMat; "Rubber-clay nanocomposites," Luca Giannini, Pirelli Tire, Italy; "Multi-walled carbon nanotube reactive thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. composite adhesives," Corey T. Love, Andrew Gapin and Vistasp M. Karbhari, University of California-San Diego; "Flame retardancy by nanocomposites--from research to technical products," G. Beyer, Kabelwerk Eupen AG, Belgium; "The use of nano (1) Billionth (10 to the -9th power). See space/time. (2) Refers to the nanotech industry in general. See nanotechnology. (3) See iPod nano. particles for hydrophobic hydrophobic /hy·dro·pho·bic/ (-fo´bik) 1. pertaining to hydrophobia (rabies). 2. not readily absorbing water, or being adversely affected by water. 3. and self cleaning coatings," H. Dodiuk-Kenig, P.F. Rios, A. Dotan and S. Kenig, Israel Plastics & Rubber Center, Israel; "Coating of textile fabrics with nanoparticles," E. Marino, T. Huijser and Y. Creyghton, TNO TNO Tamarindo, Costa Rica (Airport code) TNO Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNO Trans-Neptunian Object TNO The New Order (paramilitary street gang) TNO Trust No One Defence, The Netherlands; "Development of high performance gas sensors using single-walled carbon nanotubes, polymers and composite materials," S.M.C. Vieira, P. Beecher, I. Haneef, F. Florin and W.I. Milne, University of Cambridge, U.K.; M.A.G. Namboothiry and D.L. Carroll, University of Wake Forest; and J. Park and S. Maeng, Electronics and Telecommunication Research Institute, South Korea; "Creating a competitive edge for the European polymer processing industry driving new added-value products with conducting polymers," speaker from PolyCond Consortium, Europe; and "The effects of functionalized nanoclays on the flame retardancy of polymers," S. Kenig and O. Shepelev, Israel Plastics & Rubber Center, Israel. Further information on Nanopolymers 2007 is available from Sharon Garrington, tel.: +44 (0) 1939 250383; fax: +44 (0) 1939 252416; sgarrington@rapra.net. |
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