 
Fluoropolymer 2006
Current Frontiers and Future Trends
4th biannual conference on the science, technology, and impact of
fluorine containing polymeric materials.
DoubleTree Guest Suites
Historic Charleston, South Carolina
October 15-18, 2006
Sponsored by:
The Division of Polymer Chemistry - American Chemical Society
Invitation & General Information
Fluoropolymers are enabling materials which find applications in critical technologies from energy conversion, to microelectronics and photonics, to extreme environment applications to biomaterials. Traditional fluoropolymer technology is nearly 65 years old and it maintains a growth rate above the US GNP. In addition to perfluoropolymers, partially fluorinated polymers will continue to impact a wide range of technologies as better control of their unique optical, electronic, processing, extreme environment stability, and surface properties is achieved. This will be the fourth biannual FLUOROPOLYMER conference hosted by the Division of Polymer Chemistry. FLUOROPOLYMER 2000, 2002 and 2004 were tremendous successes with a sell-out attendance.
Chair:
Prof. Dennis Smith
Clemson University
Department of Chemistry
Clemson, SC 29634
Phone: 864-656-5020
E-mail: dwsmith@clemson.edu
Organizing Team:
Dr. Bruno Ameduri, CNRS, Montpellier, France
Prof. Pat Cassidy, Texas State University
Dr. William Coggio, 3M
Prof. Darryl DesMarteau, Clemson University
Dr. Joe Mabry, AFRL, Edwards, CA
Prof. Atsushi Takahara, Kyushu University
Dr. Chris Topping, Clemson University
Prof. Ken Wynne, Virginia Commonwealth University
Sponsored By:
3M Corporation
ACS Division of Fluorine Chemistry
ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry
Air Force Research Laboratory
Oakwood Chemicals, Inc.
Office of Naval Research
Solvay-Solexis
Zeus, Inc.
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Accommodations
This year, FLUOROPOLYMER 2006 will be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Historic Charleston, South Carolina. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the Doubletree by phone 877-408-8733 or fax 843-577-2697, requesting the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry rate of $149.00 (plus taxes) per night. Because of its central location in the Heart of the city Market, a wide variety of attractions abound. Enjoy historic walking or carriage tours, plantation tours, dining in historic locations, world-class golf courses, and shopping from Charleston boutiques to local vendors in the open-air market. These famous attractions and landmarks are located just outside the Doubletrees front doors. Additional local information can be found on the web at http://www.charleston.com.
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Program
Final Program (.pdf file)
Paper/Poster Submission:
Interested speakers should submit a paper including title and brief abstract (ca. 100 words) to Prof. Dennis Smith, Clemson University, (dwsmith@clemson.edu) by JULY 30, 2006. Poster presenters should send a title to Poster Session Chair, Dr. Chris Topping, Clemson University (ctoppin@clemson.edu). A book of abstracts for presentations and posters will be distributed at the symposium. Accepted papers and posters will require a one to two page extended abstract or preprint due by August 31, 2006 which may include tables or figures, and references. A 12-point Times font on 8 1/2 x 11 paper with single spacing is preferred. This information should be submitted to Kathy L. Mitchem, Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc., Virginia Tech, 410 Davidson Hall, MC 0279, Blacksburg, VA 24061, Fax: 540-231-2588, e-mail: kathyl@vt.edu. Also, Speakers are requested to include a short bio for introductions.
Session Topics:
Fundamental and advanced technology tutorials
Polymer and copolymer synthesis and mechanisms
Structure / property relationships
Coatings and surfaces
Biological and biomedical applications
Membrane and energy conversion applications
Photonic, optical, and electronic applications
Industrial elastomers and plastics
Composites, hybrids, and interphases
Semi-fluorinated polymers for emerging applications
Supercritical fluid processing
Environmental impact and regulatory status
Invited Speakers:
Harry R. Allcock, Pennsylvania State University
Bruno Ameduri, CNRS, Montpellier
Vinceno Arcella, Solvay Solexis
Pat Cassidy, Texas State University
Mike Chung, Pennsylvania State University
William Coggio, 3M Company
David Collard, Georgia Tech
Joe DeSimone, North Carolina State University & University of North Carolina
Darryl DesMarteau, Clemson University
Louay Eldada, DuPont Photonics Technology
Jennifer Field, Oregon State University
Karen Gleason, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kunio Kimura, Okayama University
Georgi Kostov, CNRS, Montpellier
Joe Mabry, AFRL, Edwards, CA
Scot Mabury, University of Toronto
Mark McHugh, Virginia Commonwealth University
Robert B. Moore, University of Southern Mississippi
Chris Ober, Cornell University
Joshua Orlicki, US Army Research Laboratory
Martial Pabon, DuPont de Nemours
Stephen Paddison, University of Alabama
Ayusmen Sen, Pennsylvania State University
Dennis Smith, Jr., Clemson University
Yasuhara Yamada, Nagoya Inst. of Technology
Atsushi Takahara, Kyushu University
Theo Tervoort, ETH Zurich
Richard Thomas, OMNOVA Solutions
Joseph Thrasher, University of Alabama
Chris Topping, Clemson University
Marek Urban, University of Southern Mississippi
Ashwani Vij, Air Force Research Lab
Mike Wright, US Navy
Ken Wynne, Virginia Commonwealth University
Mike Yandrasits, 3M Company
Joseph Schlenoff, Florida State
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Registration
The registration fee is $700 for Members of the Division of Polymer Chemistry and $750 for Non-Members ($175 Student Members, $225 Student Non-Members). There is a $175 fee for a Non-Participating Guest that may accompany you. Written cancellation or registrations after August 31, 2006, will cost an additional $50. Checks may be made payable to the Division of Polymer Chemistry.
To register send the completed registration form with remittance to Lesia Linkous, Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc., Virginia Tech, 410 Davidson Hall, M.C. 0279, Blacksburg, VA 24061, Phone: 540-231-3052, Fax: 540-231-2588, e-mail: lesiar@vt.edu.
Use the on-line registration
form (preferred) or the form below.
REGISTRATION FORM
FLUOROPOLYMER 2006
October 15-18, 2006
Prof. Dr. Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss
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____$750 Non-Member Registration
____$175 Member Student Registration
____$225 Non-Member Student Registration
____$175 Accompanying Guest
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____$50 Late Fee (after August 31, 2006)
Total Amount Due: $
Payment by:____Check____Credit Card
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