The symposium will take a comprehensive look at the growing field of nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Topics covered will include synthesis of nanomaterials, characterization and theory of nanostructures, control and patterning of nanostructures and opportunities and applications of nanotechnology.
In recognition of outstanding research and leadership in the field of polymer chemistry, the Polymer Division will present the Herman F. Mark Award at a plenary award symposium on Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2002.
A poster session will be held to allow for presentation of current research findings by symposium participants. Please contact the co-chairs for details.
Sunday, November 17, 2002
AM Scenic Tours of Sonoma Valley
PM Scenic Tours of Sonoma Valley
5:00 PM Registration and Reception
Monday, November 18
Session I: Opportunities and Challenges – A. D. English, Chair
8:00 AM E. P. Giannelis, Cornell University, "Polymer Nanocomposites: design, synthesis, characterization and properties."
8:45 AM R. E. Smalley, Rice University, "Overview + Nanotubes"
9:30 AM U. Suter, ETH-Zürich, "Modeling Nanomaterials"
10:15 AM BREAK
10:30 AM H. Sirringhaus, Cambridge University, "Direct Printing of Polymer Electronic Circuits"
11:15 AM A. Usuki, Toyota, "Synthesis and Properties of Polymer Clay Nanocomposites"
12:00 N LUNCH
Session II: Synthesis of Polymeric Nanomaterials – U. Suter, Chair
1:30 PM J. Fréchet, University of California, Berkeley, "Dendritic Macromolecules as Nanomaterials"
2:15 PM C. Hawker, IBM, "Novel Approaches to the Facile Synthesis of Polymeric Nanoparticles"
3:00 PM BREAK
3:15 PM M. Stone,AFRL, "Bio-Nanocomposites"
4:00 PM K. L. Wooley, Washington University, "Synthetic Methodologies of Nanostructured Materialas"
4:45 PM Posters
Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Session III: Characterization and Theory of Nanostructures – B. L. Farmer, Chair
8:00AM P. Mirau, Lucent, "Polymer Interfaces in Nanocomposites"
8:45 AM R. D. Shull, NIST, "Magnetic Nanocomposites"
9:30 AM A. Argon, MIT, "Mechanical Properties of Filled Polymers"
10:15 AM BREAK
10:30 AM A. Balazs, University of Pittsburgh, "Predicting Mesophases in Copolymer/Nanoparticle Composites"
11:15 AM Uzi Landman, Georgia Institute of Technology, "Soft Junctions: Molecular Fluids in Nanoscale Confinements"
Session IV: Herman F. Mark Award Symposium
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
Session V: Applications and Devices – C. Hawker, Chair
8:00 AM J. R. Heath, UCLA, "Molecular Switching Arrays"
8:45 AM M. A. Reed, Yale University, "Electron transport in molecular-scale systems"
9:30 AM T. Tervoort, ETH-Zurich, "Polymeric Namocomposites for Optical Applications"
10:15 AM BREAK
10:30 AM Sariciftci N. Serdar, University of Linz, "Plastic Solar Cells"
11:15 AM R. Turner, Tennessee Eastman, "PET Nanocomposites"
Session VI: Control and Patterning of Nanostructures – R. Vaia, Chair
1:30 PM K. Uhrich, Rutgers University, "Micropatterned Biocompatible Polymer Substrates for Directing Nerve Cell Growth"
2:15 PM U. Steiner, University of Groningen, "Controlled Structure Formation by Film Instabilities"
3:00 PM BREAK
3:15 PM U. Wiesner, Cornell University, "Structure, Shape, and Functionality Control in Nanostructured Hybrid Materials"
4:00 PM T. Bunning, AFRL, "Holographic Photopolymerization: A Nanoparticle Templating Technique"
6:30 PM --Banquet with Wine Tasting--Rudy Baum, C&E News Managing Editor, "Nanotechnology Perspectives"
To register, send the completed registration form with remittance to the Division of Polymer Chemistry at the address listed below or Better yet: use the on-line registration
form on the POLY website to register for the meeting. Payment may be made by credit card or check (payable to Division of Polymer Chemistry). Due to the limited space of this meeting, we strongly encourage early registration. Registration fees are listed on the Registration Form. A $50.00 late fee will be imposed for registrations received after October 1, 2002. Send registrations to:
Lesia Robertson, Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc.VISA, Master Card, or American Express Exp. Date
*A late fee is charged if registration is received after October 1, 2002.
