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abstract: Project Nanoforum EuLA aims to foster lasting research relations between European research organisations and research organisations in Latin America specialising in nanotechnology.

abstract: In this conference the role of inorganic colloidal nanoparticles in the life sciences will be discussed. Chemists, physicists, and engineers can synthesis particles with high precision and tailored properties, but they are often not aware of the precise nature of biological problems. On the other hand, biologically motivated scientists are bound to solve their problems with commercially available particles, which still fall behind to the state-of-the-art particles available in modern materials research concerning their homogeneity and defined properties. For this reason the conference attempts to cover the whole interdisciplinary range starting from the chemical synthesis of functional colloidal nanoparticles, the characterization of their physical properties, the design of appropriate interfaces to biology, until their use as in vitro sensors and in vivo labels in life sciences, and diagnostics in medicine.

abstract: Nanotechnology Regulation in Consumer Products Nano is booming in stores and on the Internet: “Nano-Food,” “Nano-Health,” “Nano-Beauty” and “Nano-Electronics” are just a few of the keywords one can encounter in the all but boundless world of Nano-Consumption. Nanoadditives allow many conventional products to be improved, and their benefits are evident in numerous applications.

Surveys show that consumers are not basically opposed to nanotechnology. But in consumer-related products such as food, cosmetics, and packaging materials, they demand a clearer declaration and more information on possible risks.

abstract: Ziel des Kurses ist es, den Teilnehmern eine umfassende Übersicht zum Stand der industriellen Pigmententwicklung zu geben. Pigmente spielen heute eine herausragende Rolle bei der Einfärbung unterschiedlicher Materialien, vor allem bei Lacken, Kunststoffen, Druckfarben, Baustoffen und kosmetischen Formulierungen. Je nach Anforderung werden anorganische oder organische Pigmente in Kombination mit anderen Farbmitteln und Additiven eingesetzt. Die übergreifende Behandlung des Stoffgebietes soll den Kursteilnehmern ermöglichen, ihre eigenen Fragestellungen zum Thema 'Pigmente' effektiver zu bearbeiten. Schwerpunkte des Kurses sind: - Die Grundlagen zu Pigmenten, Farben, Farbentstehung und Farbmessung - Die verschiedenen Pigmentklassen wie anorganische und organische Pigmente, Effektpigmente und Spezialpigmente - Die Anwendungen von Pigmenten in Lacken, Kunststoffen, Druckfarben und kosmetischen Formulierungen einschließlich praktischer Demonstrationen Zielgruppe: Laborleiter, Ingenieure,

abstract: Nanostrukturierte Polymermaterialen halten Einzug in viele Bereiche des täglichen Lebens und in hochwertige Anwendungen von Kunststoffen. In dem Kurs wird von verschiedenen Experten in diesem Gebiet ein Überblick über die neuesten Entwicklungen gegeben, aber auch auf die Grundlagen eingegangen, die zu den interessanten Eigenschaften dieser Materialien führen. Innere Grenzschichten, Strukturen und Dynamik spielen eine entscheidende Rolle, und es werden die wichtigsten Analysetechniken vorgestellt. Hierzu finden experimentelle Demonstrationen in den Labors statt. Themen des Kurses sind Nanokomposite, selbstorganisierte Nanostrukturen, Biosysteme, Filme und nanostrukturierte Oberflächen. Schwerpunkte sind: - Detaillierte Vorstellung der wichtigsten Methoden zur Charakterisierung von nanostrukturierten Polymermaterialien, Grenzflächen und dünnen Filmen - Techniken zur Herstellung von anorganischen Nanopartikeln, deren Eigenschaften und Funktionalisierung - Herstellung, Eigenschaften und

abstract: Nanopolymer technology is a fast growing field which is increasingly being applied in most industry sectors. The property changes that nanotechnology offers range from lighter weight materials, through flame retardant polymers, to functionalised surfaces which can enable anti-corrosive, anti-reflective, anti-microbial, anti-scratch composite surfaces or provide barrier properties. Sectors which are primary targets for these new nanocomposite materials are transport, energy, packaging, healthcare, construction, environment, sport, and utilities (including water and hygiene).

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abstract: The conference will bring together researchers and practitioners from around the world to discuss nanotechnology applications for remediation of environmental contaminants, air and water pollution control and nano-enabled sensing of environmental media; as well as the implication of manufactured nanomaterials in the environment including their fate and transport; exposure to biota and toxicity.

abstract: This years Chemical Nanotechnology Talks IX, ”Bio meets Nano“, sets its focus on interfaces between nanotechnology and the biologically relevant sciences such as biotechnology, biology and medicine, pharmacology and toxicology. Chip technology, biocidic surfaces and anti-fouling but also improved biocompatibility of materials are some of the topics that will be covered by this years Chemical Nanotechnology Talks (CNT IX). The presentations will cover recent results of this emerging interdisciplinary field. As in previous years, the poster party will provide you with sufficient time for discussion at the posters and with colleagues as an integral part of CNT. This creates a brilliant opportunity for networking with old and new friends. Introduced in the last years we will have a poster prize again, awarded not only with an amount of money but also connected with the opportunity for the poster prize winner, to present her or his work at the second day of CNT IX with a 15 min. short lecture. The best posters will be elected by the scientific committee.

abstract: Die Nanotechnologie ist als Schlagwort nahezu allgegenwärtig geworden. Der Kurs soll Ihnen eine fundierte Einführung in die Grundlagen und Begrifflichkeiten geben. Als wichtige Produktklassen können grundsätzlich rein anorganische Systeme und Hybridpolymere unterschieden werden. Durch unterschiedliche Formgebungsverfahren lassen sich mittels chemischer Nanotechnologie Nanopartikel, Pulver, Fasern und Schichten herstellen. Sie erhalten einen Überblick über verschiedene Anwendungen von entsprechenden Filmen und Nanokompositen sowie Praxistipps für den Umgang mit Nanomaterialien.

abstract: Surface and colloid science is essential to the art and science of making advanced modern and future materials. Accordingly, the aim of this Symposium is to highlight the role of surface and colloid science for the synthesis and processing of advanced polymeric and inorganic materials. Four main topics will be covered, namely, polymers and organic coatings, materials from renewable resources, porous materials and nanoparticles. The Symposium is an international meeting, aiming for ca 100-150 participants, with invited oral and contributed poster presentations.

abstract: Die Seminarteilnehmer sollen mit den modernen Grundlagen der Stabilität kolloidaler Systeme, vor allem Dispersionen und Suspensionen, vertraut werden. Sie sollen die wichtigsten Voraussetzungen zur Herstellung von Stabilisierung von Dispersionen und Emulsionen kennen lernen. Die Theorien der Kolloidstabilität, DLVO-Theorie und sterische Stabilisierung, werden auf einfacher Grundlage behandelt. Der Einfluss der Art der Sedimentation und Aggregation wird im Zusammenhang mit praktischen Anwendungen vermittelt.

abstract: Einteilung von Emulsionen: Emulsion, Miniemulsion, Mikroemulsion * Phasendiagramme, Phasenprisma * Bildung, Brechung von Emulsionen * Stabilisierungsmechanismen * Phasenumkehr * Ostwaldreifung Zielsetzung Die Seminarteilnehmer sollen mit den modernen Grundlagen der Herstellung und Stabilisierung von Emulsionen vertraut werden. Dabei werden thermodynamische und kinetische Aspekte der Stabilisierung behandelt. Die Teilnehmer sollen die generellen Voraussetzungen und Möglichkeiten zur Präparation und Berechnung von Emulsionen sowie den Zusammenhang zwischen der Natur der Emulgatoren mit der Struktur der Emulsion kennen lernen. Weiterhin wird ein Einblick in moderne physikalisch-chemische Charakterisierungsmethoden gegeben.

abstract: The Second International Conference on Frontiers in Nanoscience and Technology (Cochin Nano - 2009) being organized by the Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, India, is aimed at bringing eminent researchers from both academia and industry under one roof to discuss and to deliberate on the latest developments in nanoscience and nanotechnology. A pre-conference workshop for the benefit of research scholars and young scientists will be held on the 3rd of January 2009. Eminent scientists from different parts of the world will deliver pedagogical lectures on topics of current interest in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

abstract: Plenary speakers: Andrew de Mello (Imperial College London), B. Swanson (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Chia-fu Chou (Academia Sinica), Edward Cox (Princeton University), Gil Lee (Purdue University), Harold Craighead (Cornell University), Joachim Raedler (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat), Marie-Louise Saboungi (CNRS), Maya Thanou (Imperial College London), Suzanne Jarvis (University College Dublin Conway Institute), Zing Conferences offer a unique opportunity to learn, network and forge new collaborations in a relaxed, informal environment. All-inclusive registration fees (technical sessions, accommodation, food, drinks, and social events.) From $899 (academic) $550 (student).

abstract: Nanotech has been recognized as the 21st century technology. The petroleum and gas industries are starting to realize the potential of nanotech research to revolutionize their work and desire to capitalize on nanotech’s immense benefits. However, the current lack of communication between nanoresearch communities and the petrol and gas industries risks impeding progress. This conference provides a forum to bring research and industry together to advance the petrol and gas industries through nanotechnology.

abstract: Colloidal suspensions undergo Brownian diffusion that arrests at high density, remobilizing under flow. Slowly sheared non-Brownian particles (dry or in suspension) likewise show chaotic trajectories, but of quite different origin. Both systems can jam spontaneously when too large a stress is applied.

This meeting will compare and contrast the flow, jamming and arrest of Brownian and non-Brownian materials.

abstract: TICC-2009 will provide opportunities for academics, researchers and industrialists to interact, exchange ideas, discuss the contemporary research topics. Special sessions will focus on the recent advances in the fields of nanotechnology and new functional materials design and synthesis.

The conference will provide the members of the Chemistry Department of Taibah University the opportunity to chart possible scientific collaborations with their visiting peers. Participants from the Saudi Arabia chemical manufacturers will present the industry progress and future developments.

abstract: The nanorevolution is just around the corner. Research and discovery in nanoscience are exploding and numerous key enabling technologies will soon lead to far-reaching changes in our lives. In fact, nanotech is already weaving yesterday's dreams into today’s reality with great advances in fields as diverse as telecommunications, computing, medicine, energy, and textiles. We need to understand the transformations that nanotech will bring about, the science behind it, and how we can seize its benefits and limit its risks. This conference series brings together renowned scientists, engineers and industry leaders to engage in a multidisciplinary dialogue about nanoscience.

abstract: Smart materials can be defined as materials that sense and react to environmental conditions or stimuli (e.g. mechanical, chemical, electrical, or magnetic signals). In the last decade, a wide range of novel smart materials have been produced for aerospace, transportation, telecommunications, and domestic applications. Furthermore there is increased activity in integrating smart materials with nanotechnology to develop novel materials for the applications in biomaterials, sensors, actuators, and textiles. Nanotechnology would permit control of matter at the level of atoms and molecules which would form the building blocks of smart materials.Smart materials are thus evolving from traditional fiber reinforced composite through functionally graded materials to the current nanotechnologically grown materials. These materials will thus have the capability of closely mimicking (biomimetics) nature enabling structures to act like human skin, or a leaf's chlorophyll. The field of Smart M

abstract: Powders & Grains is an international scientific conference held every 4 years that brings together engineers and physicists interested in the micro-mechanics of granular media. The conference is organized under the auspices of the Association pour I'Etude de la Micromecanique des Milieux Granulaires (AEMMG).