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43rd IUPAC World Polymer Congress: Polymer Science in the Service of Society, 11-16 July 2010, Glasgow, UK


Polymer colloids: from synthesis to applications


Convener:

Stefan Bon, University of Warwick, UK

Co-Convener: L Andrew Lyon, Georgia Tech, USA

  

Programme:

Monday 12 July (afternoon)

Tuesday 13 July (morning and afternoon)

Wednesday 14 July (morning and afternoon)


Keynote Speakers


From Colloid Chemistry to Chemistry with Colloids
Alfons van Blaaderen, Utrecht University, The Netherlands

Fabrication of Uniform Microspheres for Biomedical Applications 
Younan Xia, Washington University, USA


Invited Speakers


From Well-defined Macromonomers to Sterically-Stabilized Latexes to Pickering Emulsions to Covalently Cross-linked Colloidosomes: Exerting Control Over Multiple Length Scales 
Steven Armes, University of Sheffield, UK

Amphiphilic block copolymer synthesis via living radical polymerization in aqueous dispersed systems: toward non-spherical morphologies using polymerization-induced micellization 
Bernadette Charleux, University Claude Bernard, Lyon 1, France

Thermodynamics of polyelectrolyte complexes and the colloids made of them
Martien A. Cohen Stuart, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

A Novel Synthesis of Multihollow Polymer Particles by Emulsion Polymerization By Utilizing Incorporation of Nonionic Emulsifier 
Masayoshi Okubo, Kobe University, Japan


Speakers


Nitroxide-mediated precipitation polymerization in supercritical carbon dioxide: Effects of monomer loading and pressure 
Fawaz Aldabbagh, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Fabrication of anisotropic "patchy" polymer colloids particles
Attyah Alzhrani, Warwick University, UK

Waterborne ethylene-acrylic dispersions 
José M. Asua, University of the Basque Country, Spain

Synthesis of cerium oxide-stabilized nanocomposite latexes through miniemulsion polymerization 
Elodie Bourgeat-Lami, CNRS, France

Mechanism of core-shell nanoparticle formation via controlled radical polymerization 
Jerome Claverie, UQAM - NanoQAM, Canada

Morphology Control of Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) and Polyaniline Nano-Objects Synthesized by Aqueous Dispersion Polymerization 
Henri Cramail, Université Bordeaux 1, France

Carbon Dioxide Switchable Surfactants for the Preparation of Stimuli Responsive Polymer Colloids 
Michael Cunningham, Queen's University, Canada

Janus Micelles by Direct Dissolution of Triblock Copolymers in Water 
Jianzhong Du, Tongji University, China

Stimulus-Responsive Liquid Marbles 
Damien Dupin, University of Sheffield, UK

New Insights in Free Radical Polymerization of Ethylene in the medium pressure range: From Solution process to Emulsion 
Etienne Grau, Université de Lyon, France

From spherical colloids to one-dimensional polymer assemblies by electrospinning 
Andreas Greiner, University of Marburg, Germany

Nonaqueous Emulsions as a Tool for Novel Polymer Particles
Robert Haschick, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Germany

Octadecyl acrylate - methyl methacrylate block and gradient co-polymers from ATRP: Comb-like stabilizers for the preparation of micro- and nano-particles of poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly(acrylonitrile) by non-aqueous dispersion polymerization.
Simon Holder, University of Kent, UK

Self-Assembled Phoretic Swimmers 
Jonathan Howse, University of Sheffield, UK

Fabrication of Large-Area Patterned Photonic Crystals by Ink-Jet Printing 
Wang Jingxia, Institute of Chemistry, China

Preparation and function of stimuli-sensitive microgel containing silver nano-spheres 
Haruma Kawaguchi, Kanagawa University, Japan

Patterned Colloidal Polymer Coatings via Evaporative Lithography 
Joseph Keddie, University of Surrey, UK

Determination of Interaction Potentials in Colloidal Monolayers using the Inversion of 2D Pair Correlation Functions 
Adam Law, University of Hull, UK

A New Chemistry for Crosslinking of Water-Borne Coatings using Vinyl Sulfone Groups generated in situ during Latex Film Formation 
Peter Lovell, University of Manchester, UK

Microgel Translocation Through Pores Under Confinement 
Andrew Lyon, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

Nanoscale Control and Morphological Manipulation of Prussian Blue Coordination Polymers using Miniemulsion Periphery Polymerization (MEPP) 
Ronan McHale, University of Leeds, UK

Biological properties of polymer brush-afforded particles prepared by surface-initiated living radical polymerization: Circulation lifetime in the blood 
Kohji Ohno, Institute for Chemical Research, Japan

Direct Synthesis of Branched Polymer Nanoparticles by One-Pot Living and Controlled Polymerisation 
Steve Rannard, University of Liverpool, UK

The synthesis and in-depth characterization of colloidosomes with tunable particle packing 
Joris Salari, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Boosting Emulsion Polymerization by Circumventing the Zero-One Paradigm 
Klaus Tauer, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany

Self Segregation in Water Borne Latex Coatings 
Richard Trueman, University of Cambridge, UK

Flat latex particles 
Alex van Herk, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Light Diffraction on Thin Layers of Polymer Particle Arrays in the Optical Near-field and Middle-field 
Juergen Wagner, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research, Germany

Metal containing latexes - Versatile hybrid nanostructures 
Clemens Weiss, Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research, Germany

Waterborne functional nanoparticles of tunable crystallinity by self-assembly of amphiphilic ethylene copolymers 
Françoise Winnik, Université de Montréal, Canada

Unique multi-structures in poly-Pickering-HIPEs synthesised using high internal phase emulsions stabilised by functionalised silica and titania nanoparticles
Ling Ching Wong, Imperial College London, UK

Accumulation of Impurity Particles to the Crystal Grain Boundaries of Charged Colloids 
Koki Yoshizawa, Nagoya City University, Japan


Poster Presenters


Synthesis of alkyd resin by incorporation of Colocynth oil in the formulae
Salem Al-Deyab, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
 
Oil of citrullus colocynthis in alkyd processing and paint applications
Salem Al-Deyab, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
 
Space Science Applications for Conducting Polymer-based Latex Particles
Steven Armes, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
 
Glycosylated polyoxazolines and microparticles
Helmut Schlaad, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany
 
Polyurethane nanocapsules obtained by interfacial polyaddition in miniemulsioncontrol and influence of the size on the chemical microstructure 
Nathalie Sintes-Zydowicz, Université de Lyon, France
 
Surfactant-free ab initio batch emulsion polymerization in the presence of macromolecular RAFT agents
Jutta Rieger, Laboratoire de Chimie des Polymères, France
 
Evaluation of emulsifying capability of water soluble sodium phosphorylated chitosan
Suchada Chongprakobkit, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
 
Architecture of Polymer Particles Composed of Brush Structure and Construction of Colloidal Crystals
Koji Ishizu, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
 
Functionalised Latexes for the Preparation of Covalently Cross-linked Colloidosomes
Kate L Thompson, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
 
High Polymer to Surfactant Ratio Microemulsion Polymerization of Styrene and Methyl Methacrylate
Raul Moraes, Queen's University, Canada
 
Evaluation of alternative comonomers for the production of HASE thickeners 
Raul Moraes, Queen's University, Canada
 
Change of the Magnetic Force and the Thickness of Nickel Shell in the Poly(methyl methacrylate) / Nickel Magnetic Particles According to Change of the Particle Size
Jong Gon Bang, Inha University, Korea, Republic of
 
Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of Acrylic Acid by Use of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as medium
Hideto Minami, Kobe University, Japan
 
Emulsifier-Free, Organotellurium-Mediated Living Radical Emulsion Polymerization: Particle Formation
Yukiya Kitayama, Kobe University, Japan
 
NMR study of temperature-induced phase transition in solutions of poly(N-isopropylmethacrylamide-co-acrylamide) copolymers
Jiri Spevacek, Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Republic
 
Polystyrene core - polyglycidol shell microspheres (PS/PGL): synthesis, properties, particle assemblies and their suitability for medical diagnostic devices
Stanislaw Slomkowski, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
 
Study on electrostatic self-assembly preparation and antimicrobial property of TiO2/nature rubber nanocomposite
Ding Aiwu, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agriculture Science, China
 
Towards direct synthesis of anisotropically-shaped polymer particles
Nancy Weber, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany
 
Multi-responsive Block Copolymer and Its Consequent Variable Self-assembly Structures
Natthaporn Suchao-in, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
 
Linear Amphiphilic Multiblock Copolymers and Amphiphilic Multiblock Copolymer Conetworks: Synthesis and Characterisation
Costas Patrickios, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
 
Utilization of different conductive polymer systems in nanowires dye-sensitized solar cells
Ahmed Youssef, National Research Center, Egypt
 
High solids content emulsion copolymerization of styrene and n-butyl acrylate: experiments and modelling
Reinaldo Giudici, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
 
Emulsion copolymerization of vinyl acetate and n-butyl acrylate: mathematical model development and experimental validation
Reinaldo Giudici, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
 
Adsorption of hydrophobically modified polymers intended as colloidal dispersants onto surfaces
Alexander Lincoln, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
 
Polyelectrolyte Complexes with Polysaccharide Derivates: Effect of Stoechiometry on Structure and Solubility 
Didier Le Cerf, University of Rouen, France
 
Thermo Associating Behavior of Cellulosic Ether Polymers, Copolymers and Mixtures in Dilute Aqueous Media
Didier Le Cerf, University of Rouen, France
 
Synthesis and Characterization Of Conductive Polyaniline- Graft-Acrylic-Copolymers
Elcin Coskun, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Mexico
 
Ultrasonically catalyzed emulsion polymerization of ethyl acrylate
Mohammed Bahattab, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology, Saudi Arabia
 
 One-Pot Synthesis of Biocompatible Shell Cross-Linked Micelles and Nanocages via ATRP in 2-Propanol/Water Mixtures
Shinji Sugihara, University of Fukui, Japan
 
Synthesis of Biocompatible Poly(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl phosphorylcholine Nanolatexes via ATRP in Alcohol/Water Mixtures
Shinji Sugihara, University of Fukui, Japan
 
Characterisation of Poly-2-(methacryloyoxy)ethyl phosphorycholine - 2-(diisopropylamino)ethyl methacrylate Polymersome Formation
Russell Pearson, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
 
"Sweet" Polymersomes
Bahareh Fatemi, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
 
Synthesis of Non-spherical Colloidal Particles via Cross-linked PMMA Particles
Bo Peng, Utrecht University, Netherlands
 
Accessing quantitative degrees of functionalization on poly(divinyl benzene) microspheres via solid-state NMR spectroscopy
Marianne Gaborieau, University of Western Sydney, Australia
 
A study of the homogeneity of methanol/water/monomer mixture as a determining factor between polymerization modes of soap-free emulsion polymerization  and dispersion polymerization
Samuel Lim, Inha University, Korea, Republic of
 
Multifuntional Polymeric Micelles for Antiviral Treatment
YongSik Ahn, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea, Republic of
 
A microfluidic strategy towards anisotropic polymer particles produced by phase separation of monodisperse emulsion droplets
Nicholas Ballard, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
 
Microfluidic fabrication of monodisperse anisotropic magnetic microcapsules
Gabit Nurumbetov, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
 
Quadruple hydrogen-bond reinforced waterborne coatings
Yunhua Chen, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
 
Synthesis of monodisperse polymer colloids and their mobility through porous media
Andrew Edwards, University of Warwick, United Kingdom

Polymer latexes armored with silica nanoparticles made by Pickering emulsion polymerization
Roberto Teixeira, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
 
Polymer vesicles reinforced with an armor of nanoparticles
Rong Chen, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
 
A New Method for Making Hard, No-VOC Waterborne Coatings
Argyrios Georgiadis, University of Surrey, United Kingdom
 
Mass transfer in miniemulsion (co-)polymerization
T.G.T. Jansen, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
 
Attachment of cellulosic chains to particle surface in emulsion polymerization
Shicheng Li, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
 
Comb-like Non-ionic Polymeric Macrosurfactants: Synthesis, Characterisation and Evaluation as Emulsifiers
Theoni Georgiou, University of Hull, United Kingdom
 
Thermal energy storage nanocapsules by miniemulsion polymerization
Raquel Rodriguez, INASMET-TECNALIA, Spain
 
Studies of Alkali-Soluble Resins as Colloid Stabilizers in Emulsion Polymerisation: Dissolution Behaviour
Paul Hunt, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
 
Cryostructuration of Latexes
Irina Portnaya, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
 
Impact of wetting behaviour of ceramic mould on latex glove dipping
Chee-Cheong Ho, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
 
Synthesis and Characterisation of Porous PMMA for use in High Pressure Ceramic Casting
Catherine Amos, University Of Manchester, United Kingdom
 
Fabrication and Analysis of Composite Colloidal Structures by the implentation of the Leidenfrost Phenomenon
Thomas Skelhon, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
 
Shear Ordering in Polymer Photonic Crystals
Yusuke Imai, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
 
Concentration Dependence on gamma-Ray Polymerization of Aqueous Solutions of Cationic Surfactant Having Double Bond End Group
Yuichi Hirata, Shinshu University, Japan
 
Aerosol-based gas phase method for preparation of block copolymer hydrogel particles based on polystyrene-block-poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide)-block-polystyrene triblock copolymer: morphology, swelling and release properties
Antti Nykänen, Aalto University, Finland
 
High solids content, soap-free, film-forming latexes stabilized by Laponite clay platelets
Thiago Rodriguez Guimarães, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
 
Giant Amphiphiles: From Synthesis to Potential Applications
Benjamin Le Droumaguet, Université Paris Sud XI, France
 
Effect of Surfactants on Shear-Induced Gelation and Gel Morphology of Strawberry-like Particles
Delong Xie, Chemical and Bioengineering, Zurich, Switzerland
 
Interdiffusion Across Symmetric and Asymmetric Interfaces Between Polymer Nanoparticles with Narrow Chain Size Distribution
S. Piçarra, Instituto Politecnico de Setúbal, Portugal