Functional Polymeric Materials 2015
Abstract
This conference seeks to bring together leaders from across the field of polymer chemistry, and will include experts in the development of new methodologies, novel applications and will include both fundamental and materials aspects of polymer science. Topics will include complex molecular networks, which combine self-assembly, compartmentalization, gelation and catalysis to achieve various functions. The conference aims to capture the substantial current interest in the development of soft materials that incorporate some of these features. Adaptive, or stimuli-responsive materials are now moving beyond simple on/off switches and towards materials that may truly adapt to their environment and ultimately evolve. This symposium will look at a number of fundamental materials properties that are of interest in this context, including non-equilibrium self-assembly, fuelled systems, complex, hierarchical and multicomponent self-assembly systems. Applications will also be discussed in the areas of drug delivery, smart biomaterials, complex sensing systems, and bioinspired polymeric materials with functionalities that relate to the organization and interactions of their building blocks. The overarching goal of this symposium is to bring together leaders from across academia in research involving fundamentally new approaches to polymer science, and novel soft materials. Furthermore, we have aimed to mix these leaders with younger researchers who are having a significant impact on these concepts early in their careers. The symposium has invited, and contributed talks and posters from scientists from across chemical and materials science disciplines. We believe this blending of people interested in the concepts rather than specific disciplines will provide for an enlightening and vibrant multi-day conference. Conference results will be documented in two ways; firstly by the distribution of detailed conference abstracts in print and electronic form, and the distribution to all conference attendees of PDF versions of presented materials at the close of session. This conference is the second of its kind with the first being held in February of2014 in Cancun, Mexico. The first conference attracted many of the worlds leading polymer chemists with plenary speakers including: Prof. Barry Sharpless (Nobel Prize), Prof. Krzystof Matyjaszewski, and Prof. Charles McCormick. Together with these world leaders, were a group of younger academics and industrial chemists. Given the success of the first conference it was decided to organize an annual Functional Polymeric Materials symposium. This current proposal is for support of the second Functional Polymeric Materials symposium. As with the first, the format is designed to be limited to less than 100 participants, with a focused single session such that all attendees attend the same talks. Discussion is encouraged with 20-30 minute talks coupled with 15 minute question and answer sessions. The day consists of early morning and late afternoon session extending into the evenings, with meals and some free time in the early afternoon. The central goal is that the conference bring together people working on polymer chemistry broadly defined. Therefore, the speaker list extends from people working on new types of catalysts for polymerization, through to biomedical applications of self-assembled materials. We believe polymer science is inherently multidisciplinary, and aim to capture this flavor throughout the multiday symposium.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1510482
Entities
People
- Rachel O Reilly
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of Warwick