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 C A L L F O R P A P E R S
SECOND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ADHESIVES:
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONS
Grosvenor Resort Hotel, Orlando, FL; December 11-13, 2002 |
| This is the second in the series of symposia on this topic the
first of which was held in Newark, NJ in the Fall of 2000. The
earliest adhesives were resinous materials derived from plants
and animals and found most of their applications in bonding
paper and wood where only a temporary bond was required or
where high strength was not needed. Modern day adhesives,
however, have become indispensable for high performance
applications such as military aircraft where durability and light
weight are primary concerns. In another vein, adhesives for
biomedical applications are one of the most demanding uses of
adhesive technology and also one of the most promising for |
treating bone fractures and other wounds. In addition to these
high-tech applications, adhesives remain as a bulwark of our
modern economy where they are used in everything from
cereal boxes to composite materials for the construction
industry. The purpose of this symposium is to provide a forum
for discussion of various ramifications of the myriad adhesive
formulations now available. Particular focus will be on the
dissemination of the latest information available and the
cross-pollination of ideas. The technical program will contain
both invited overviews and contributed original research
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TOPICS OF INTEREST INCLUDE:
- Chemistry, synthesis and characterization of adhesive
formulations
- Interfacial aspects
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- Thermal-mechanical properties
- Rheological properties
- Adhesion properties and adhesion improvement
- Effects of aging and environment on long term stability,
reliability and durability
CHARACTERIZATION AND TESTING
- Adhesion strength
- Fracture toughness
APPLICATIONS
- Pressure sensitive adhesives
- Biomedical adhesives
- Adhesives for composites/building materials, aerospace,
automotive, marine,... etc.
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This symposium is being organized under the direction of Dr.
K. L. Mittal, Editor, Journal of Adhesion Science and
Technology by MST Conferences, LLC. A proceedings volume is
planned for this symposium and further details will be provided
in due course. Please notify the conference chairman of your
intentions to present a paper as early as possible. An abstract
of about 200 words should be sent by November 15, 2002 to the
conference chairman by any of the following methods:
E-mail: rhl@mstconf.com
FAX: 212-656-1016
Regular mail:
Dr. Robert H. Lacombe
Conference Chairman
3 Hammer Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Contact by phone: 845-226-1393; 845-227-7026
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT OR GET ON CONFERENCE MAILING LIST: ONLINE RESPONSE FORM
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