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Program
Sunday, OCTOBER 13, 2002
1:30 P.M. REGISTRATION BEGINS (registration desk remains open throughout meeting)
2:45 P.M. Prof. Dennis Smith, Clemson University, OPENING REMARKS
TUTORIALS 1 - 3
3:00 P.M. Prof. Darryl D. DesMarteau, Clemson University, "Why Fluorine?"
4:00 P.M. Dr. Bill Coggio, 3M, "Fluorocarbon Elastomers and Plastics: An Introductory Overview"
5:00 P.M. Prof. Ken Wynne, Virginia Commonwealth University, "Fluoropolymer Surface Science"
5:00 P.M. WELCOME RECEPTION
7:00 P.M. DINNER ON YOUR OWN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2002
7:30 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Session I. Optical and Electronics Applications (Chair - Dr. Christian Dreyer)
8:15 A.M. Prof. Chris Ober, Cornell University, "Fluoropolymers in Advanced Lithography"
8:45 A.M. Dr. William Farnham, DuPont, "Design of Transparent Fluoropolymer Photoresists"
9:15 A.M. Prof. Darryl D. DesMarteau, Clemson University, "Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymers for 157 nm Lithography"
10:15 A.M. BREAK
10:30 A.M. Prof. Alex Jen, University of Washington, "Nanoscale Tailoring of Fluorodendrimers and Fluoropolymers for Photonic and Optoelectronic Applications"
11:00 A.M. Dr. Christian Dreyer, Fraunhofer Institute, "New Triazine Containing Fluoropolymers for Use in Integrated Optics"
11:30 A.M. Prof. Andres Hult, Swedish Royal Institute of Technology, "Fluorinated Dendritic Polymers and Dendrimers for Optical Waveguide Applications"
12:00 N LUNCH
1:30 P.M. Prof. Dennis Smith, Clemson University, "Perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) Copolymers for Microphotonics"
Session II. Synthesis and Structure / Property Relationships (Chair - Prof. Ken Wynne)
2:00 P.M. Dr. Vincenzo Arcella, Fluoropolymer R&D, Ausimont, "Amorphous Perfluoropolymers for High Performance Applications"
2:30 P.M. Prof. Steve Clarson,University of Cincinnati, "Synthesis and Properties of Fluorosilicone Fluids and Elastomers"
3:00 P.M. BREAK
3:15 P.M. Prof. Joseph Thrasher, University of Alabama, "Recent Advances in Perfluoropolyalkylether (PFPAE) Chemistry"
3:45 P.M. Dr. Richard R. Thomas, OMNOVA Solutions, Inc., "The Synthesis, Characterization and Unusual Surface Activity of a Series of Novel Architecture, Water Dispersible Poly(Fluorooxetane)s"
4:15 P.M. Mr. Paul Tuckner, Dyneon, "Fluorocarbon Elastomers in Compression. The Relationship between Polymer Response and Application Performance."
4:45 P.M. Prof. Patrick Cassidy, Southwest Texas State University, "New Step-Growth Fluoropolymers"
5:30 P.M. SOCIAL AND POSTER SESSION
6:30 P.M. DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Tuesday, October 15, 2002
7:30 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
TUTORIAL 4
8:45 A.M. Dr. James Sullivan, 3M, "State of the Fluoropolymer Industry and Regulatory Issues"
Session III. Films and Ionomers (Chair - Dr. William Farnham)
9:45 A.M. Prof. Steve Creager, Clemson University, "Fluoropolymer Electroltyes for Electrochemical Energy Conversion Devices"
10:15 A.M. Prof. Robert Moore, The University of Southern Mississippi,, "Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride)/Perfluorosulfonate Ionomer Blends."
10:45 A.M. BREAK
11:00 A.M. Prof. Dvora Perahia, Clemson University, "From a Molecule to a Stable Film: The Factors Affecting Stability of Per Fluorinated Ionomer Thin Films"
11:30 A.M. Dr. Terrance Vargo, Integument Technologies, Inc., "Advanced Thin Film Fluoropolymers Part II- Latest Improvements in Paint Replacement Appliqué Technology"
12:00 N Dr. David Londono, DuPont, "Morphology of a Perfluorosulfonate Ionomer via In-situ SAXS: Deformation and Swelling"
12:30 P.M. LUNCH
Session IV. High Performance Semifluorinated Polymers (Chair - Prof. Patrick Cassidy)
1:30 P.M. Prof. Frank Harris, University of Akron, "Polyimides Containing Pendent Perfluoromethyl Groups: Synthesis and Properties"
2:00 P.M. Dr. John Connell, NASA Langley Research Center, "High Performance Semi-Fluorinated Polyimides for Space Applications"
2:30 P.M. Prof. Harry Allcock, Pennsylvania State University, "Fluorinated Organophosphazene Polymers: Past, Present, and Future"
3:00 P.M. BREAK
3:15 P.M. Mr. Drew Davidock, University of Minnesota, "Novel Fluorinated Block Copolymers by Selective Chemical Modification: A New Route to Exploring Phase Behavior"
3:45 P.M. Ramin Amin-Sanayei, ATOFINA Chemical Inc., "Flame Retardant Fluoropolymer Foams"
4:15 P.M. Prof. John Fitch, Southwest Texas State University, "New Fluorine Containing Polyethers"
4:45 P.M. Prof. Joseph DeSimone, University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University, "Updates on the Carbon Dioxide Technology Platform as it Relates to Fluoropolymer Synthesis and Processing"
5:30 P.M. SOCIAL AND POSTER SESSION
6:30 P.M. DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Wednesday, October 15, 2002
7:30 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Session V. New Materials and Processes (Chair - Prof. Steve Clarson)
8:15 A.M. Prof. Ken Wynne, Virginia Commonwealth University, "Supercritical CO2 Swelling Behavior of Poly(vinylidene fluoride) and Post-Plasticization DSC Characterization"
8:45 A.M. Prof. Krishna Kumar, Tufts University, "Protein Engineering Using Fluorinated Amino Acids"
9:15 A.M. Prof. Mark McHugh, Virginia Commonwealth University, "Supercritical Fluid Solubility of Poly-p-(carbooctalkoxyphenylene)s with Fluorinated Side Chains"
9:45 A.M. Dr. Michael E. Wright, NAWCWD, "The Synthesis of Poly-p-(alkyl benzoates) and Poly-p-(fluoro-alkyl benzoates): Regio-regularity and Processability Control Through the Polymerization Catalyst"
10:15 A.M. Dr. Willie Lau, Rohm and Haas, "Emulsion Polymerization using Cyclodextrin as Phase Transport Catalyst"
10:45 A.M. Dr. Susanta Banerjee, Defense Research and Development of India, "Novel Semi Fluorinated Poly(Ether Imide)S Derived From 4-aminobenzoxy-2'-trifluoromethyl-4'(4"-aminoaminobenzyl)"
11:15 A.M. CLOSING REMARKS
PAPER SUBMISSION
There will be five oral sessions (ca. 50 speakers) and two poster sessions (ca. 50 posters in total). To submit an oral paper, send a title and brief abstract (150 words) to Dennis Smith, Clemson University Department of Chemistry Clemson, SC 29634 Phone: 864-656-5020 Fax: 864-656-6613 email: dwsmith@clemson.edu. To submit a poster, send a title and brief abstract (150 words) to Chris M. Topping, email: ctoppin@clemson.edu.
A book of abstracts for presentations and posters will be distributed at the symposium. Accepted papers will require a one to two page extended abstract or preprint which may include tables or figures and references. Title and brief abstracts are due by July 15, 2002. Extended abstracts or one page preprints are due by Septmenber 2, 2002. A 12-point Times font on 8 1/2 x 11 paper with single spacing is preferred. Papers accepted for poster and oral presentations are due in the Polymer Division Business Office no later than September 2, 2002. Accepted papers should be sent to Kathy Linkous, Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc., Virginia Tech, 410 Davidson Hall, MC 0279, Blacksburg, VA 24061, Fax: 540-231-2588, e-mail: kathyl@vt.edu. Both a hard copy and an electronic file is appreciated.
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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 registration after September 2, 2002, will cost an additional $50. Checks may be made payable to the Division of Polymer Chemistry. In addition to handout material, the fee includes meals, receptions and breaks.
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 September 2, 2002.
To register send the completed registration form with remittance to:
Virginia Tech
410 Davidson Hall, M.C. 0279
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-3052
Fax: 540-231-2588
E-mail: lesiar@vt.edu
Registration Form
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$750 Non-Member Registration
$175 Member Student Registration
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*A late fee is charged if registration is received after September 2, 2002.
PAPER SUBMISSIONS (TITLE AND ABSTRACT) SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ASAP. EXTENDED ABSTRACTS OR ONE PAGE PREPRINTS ARE DUE BY JULY 31.
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