RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


Conferences and Events

 

Macro 2010: IUPAC World Polymer Congress


11 - 16 July 2010
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), Glasgow, UK 


Introduction


SECC
Organised by the joint Macro GroupUK of the RSC and SCI, themes for Macro 2010 include:

Polymer synthesis 
clean synthetic methods; tailor made molecules for specific uses; biological and genetic manipulation techniques.

Polymer physics and theory
molecular design of polymers; modelling and simulation; new experimental techniques.

Polymer processing and applications 
polymers from renewable resources; recycling; degradation; 'designer' processing; 'effect' polymers in everyday usage; polymer science of food.


Scientific Programme and call for papers


A more detailed scientific introduction will be posted here in 2008. A call for papers will open during 2009, inviting abstracts for oral and poster presentation in a range of parallel sessions. 


Sponsorship and exhibition


We expect that 'Macro 2010' will attract around 1800 international delegates, so this will be the perfect opportunity to promote your organisation. A selection of sponsorship and exhibition options will be available to see on this website in 2008.