Advanced Polymer Hybrids, Composites and Alloys

Recent advances in polymer science and engineering, coupled with societal demands for new and more highly performing materials are inciting scientists and engineers to develop lighter, stronger, more flexible, more robust polymer-based materials. Hybrids, composites and alloys of polymers with organic and inorganic materials are one of the families of materials that can satisfy these needs. This Symposium will address issues related to the chemistry and production of such advanced materials.

Confirmed keynotes

Dr Raymond Oliver
FREng FIChemE, CEng.
Arrow Science Consulting
Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1PT United Kingdom
"contribution under the advanced, functional materials theme."
raymond.oliver@arrowscience.com

Scope

Polymer-organic hybrids in chemical reactors

  • Block polymer and self-assembly
  • Dispersed phase systems
  • Incorporation of natural materials and fibres in polymers
  • Analysis of physical properties

Polymer-inorganic hybrids in chemical reactors

  • Silane and other modification chemistries
  • Compatibility of polymer and inorganic charges
  • Polymer/inorganic nanocomposites, including carbon nanotubes
  • Analysis of physical properties

Hybrids via blending and alloys via melt compounding

  • Compatibilisers and compatibilisation, dispersion
  • Incorporation of natural materials, biodegradable or recycled polymers
  • Functionalisation of matrix/fillers
  • Blend morphology
  • Analysis of physical properties

Metal and Surface Coatings with Polymers

  • Polymer modification of metal surfaces
  • Functionlization of metal particles
  • Characterization of surface treatments
  • Analysis of physical properties

Publication

This symposium will be included in the WCCE8 proceedings. However, we encourage the submission of the full articles to Macromolecular Materials and Engineering.

Organizers

Timothy F.L. McKenna
Queen’s University
Department of Chemical Engineering
19 Division Street
Kingston, ON Canada, K7L 3N6
tim.mckenna@chee.queensu.ca

Shiping Zhu
Department of Chemical Engineering
McMaster University, JHE 250
1280 Main Street West,
Hamilton, ON Canada L8S 4L7
zhuship@mcmaster.ca

Members of the Scientific Committee

Marianna Kontopoulou, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Leonardo Simon, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada