Omni Hotel San Diego California USA
GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAIR
Dr. Joseph M. Mabry
Chair, ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc.
Organizing Team:
Dr. Kenneth J. Wynne, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Yoshiki Chujo, Kyoto University
Dr. Stephen Clarson, University of Cincinnati
Dr. Dennis Smith, Jr., University of Texas at Dallas
Dr. Anish
Tuteja, University of Michigan
Dr. Scott Iacono
Dr.
Richard Laine, University of Michigan
Many types of silicon compounds are used in polymer chemistry. They generally fall into one of four categories; silanes, siloxanes, silsesquioxanes, and silicates. Materials utilizing these compounds vary greatly in type and application. Silicone polymers are ubiquitous in the chemical industry. Silsesquioxanes can be used to improve polymer properties, although they are often used as resins. Silicates are used in chemical separations and as polymer fillers. Silanes are typically used to produce all of the above. This workshop will cover recent technological advancements in silicon-containing polymers and nano-composites produced in academic, industrial, and government laboratories, and will include everything from fundamental research to commercial product development. This workshop will be of interest to both academic and industrial communities.
