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Inaugural Conference in June 2007 Provides Up to the Minute Data on the Rapid Growth of Nanopolymers
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(Nanowerk News) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c67425) has announced the addition of Nanopolymers 2007: Berlin, Germany, 12-13 June 2007 - Conference Proceedings to their offering.
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The use of nanopolymer compounds in commercial applications is gaining momentum. In fact global demand for nanomaterials is predicted to reach US$3.7 billion by 2008.
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Behind much of the hype surrounding nanopolymers is a real opportunity for companies to produce superior, sustainable materials faster, cheaper and more efficiently. With this in mind we held our first international Nanopolymers Conference in Berlin on 12-13 June 2007. This inaugural conference provided up to the minute data on the rapid growth of nanopolymers and demonstrated, via a range of case studies, their use in different industry sectors.
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Delegates who attended this conference heard new approaches in the synthesis, characterisation and commercial application of nanopolymers. They also discovered how:
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- Pirelli Tyres is developing rubber-clay nanocomposites to improve the mechanical properties of polymer matrices
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- Degussa GmbH is using robust scale up and scale down methodologies in the production of polymeric nanocomposites based on polyamides
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- BASF is developing nanocomposites and nanocellular structures
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- High performance gas sensors have been developed using singlewalled carbon nanotubes, polymers and composite materials
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- Arkema has used various synthesis routes to bring about the good dispersion and efficient utilisation of carbon nanotubes
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- Nanoparticles have been exploited for hydrophobic and self cleaning coatings
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The cost benefits of incorporating nano-scale ingredients into polymer-based products was featured, along with examples of how to disperse the nano-ingredients to maximise the properties required.
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