Twenty-Fourth Asilomar Conference on Polymeric Materials
Abstract
The 2001 Asilomar Conference on Polymeric Materials emphasized nanostructured polymeric systems. The conference included such topics as multi functional dendrimers, nanoscale processing and fabrication, periodically modulated nanocomposites, nanoparticles and nanotubes in composites, and multifunctional supramolecular polymers. Application of these polymeric systems in permselectivity, photonic integrated circuits, optical switches, and as unique materials for nanoelectronics were discussed. Special emphasis was on the integration at the nanoscale of macromolecular, inorganic and biological materials. This year, in particular, the conference focused on the newly emerging nanostructured polymeric systems. Focus was also on important questions such as the factors that give rise to relatively discrete organizational levels of structure, the interactions between such levels and the synthesis of new linear and hyperbranched polymers with functional designs aimed at interface/interphase control. As in previous years, this conference addressed the problems and opportunities that are arising with the emergence of an hierarchical approach to the design of new materials systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 12, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA386997
Entities
People
- Eric Baer
Organizations
- Case Western Reserve University