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Commercialisation of Pickering Emulsions

23 November 2017 08:30-18:00, London, United Kingdom


Introduction
Conventional surfactants have dominated emulsion science due to their ease of use, relatively low cost and control. However, their future industrial use is under threat, because of formulation foaming problems, skin irritation issues for home & personal care products and the need to reduce VOCs and carbon footprints. In principle, Pickering emulsions can address these problems.

Pickering emulsions are stabilised by solid particles, rather than surfactants. However, despite being recognised for more than a century, they have received relatively little commercial attention. Suitable particle-based emulsifiers include clays, silica and polymer nanoparticles, with morphologies ranging from spheres to worms to dumbbells to discs. In principle, Pickering emulsions can be used in many industrial sectors, including agrochemicals, cosmetics, food manufacturing and drug delivery. The aim of this workshop is to further our understanding of how to tailor Pickering emulsifiers to achieve high performance within an industrial context.

At this workshop our aims are:
  • To enhance the interface between industry and academia with respect to further understanding of Pickering technologies and to identify any challenges in commercialisation.
  • To establish a set of practical guidelines to help industrial scientists identify which particles to use for a given system to produce the desired final properties (“A Beginners Guide to Pickering Technologies”).
  • To direct future academic research to tackle the perceived current commercial limitations of Pickering emulsions.
  • To give young colloid scientists the opportunity to meet established companies in the field.

 
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Abstract Submission
The abstracts should be no longer than one A4 page in portrait layout. Please ensure you provide the details of the presenting author and indicate whether you are submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation. 

Over the first three sessions there are three 20 minute speaking slots open for abstract submission.
Registration
Registration
Early Bird: Full Price = £155 (Non-Members) & £130 (RSC or SCI Members), Concessions (Students and Young (<28YO) Investigators) = £125 (Non-Members) & £100 (RSC or SCI Members), Subsidised (Retired or Unemployed RSC or SCI Members) = £100.

After 1st October: Full Price = £190 (Non-Members) & £165 (RSC or SCI Members), Concessions (Students and Young (<28YO) Investigators) = £150 (Non-Members) & £125 (RSC or SCI Members), Subsidised (Retired or Unemployed RSC or SCI Members) = £100

Bursaries
We are pleased to announce three £100 travel bursaries for students and young researchers (<28 years old or an equivalent age when taking into account career breaks). The criterion for application is a successful abstract submission. The bursaries will be given on a first come first served basis. Please email the organisers to apply.

 
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Sponsorship & supporting organisations
This event is sponsored by BYK Additives & Instruments, Malvern Instruments and BASF
Venue
The Royal Society of Chemistry

The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, United Kingdom

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The event is brought to you jointly by the Industrial Physical Chemistry Group at the RSC and the Joint Colloids Group at the RSC and SCI
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