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

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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

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION FORM
FLUOROPOLYMER 2006
October 15-18, 2006

• Prof.   Dr.   Mr.   Ms.   Mrs.   Miss   
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