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International Symposium on Advanced Complex Inorganic Nanomaterials
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(Nanowerk News) The International Symposium on Advanced Complex Inorganic Nanomaterials (September 11-14, 2011 in Namur, Belgium) is an international symposium organised jointly by the University of Namur (FUNDP) and the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) on behalf of all INANOMAT partners (BELSPO).
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The aim of this meeting is to offer an update of recent innovations in both fundamental and applied aspects highlighting new advances and progress in the field of nano-materials (inorganics, ceramics, hybrids, molecular and bio-inspired).
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Inorganic nano-materials are intensively developed for the creation of new advanced devices and equipments and for improving process performances. Indeed, structures at the nano-dimensional regime display new physical (optics, magnetism, etc.) and chemical (e.g. catalysis) properties absent in bulk matter of the same composition. In inorganic nano-materials, these specific functionalities are the consequence of a complex multi-level organization (chemical, structural, textural) of their architecture. The global properties and functional performances largely depend on the extent to which these levels are mastered during the synthesis process.
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We encourage researchers to submit an abstract of their most recent research related to one of the four following topics:
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T1: Nano-sized and nano-structured materials: Fundamental Aspects, Surface Science Mechanisms, Theoretical Models and Characterization.
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T2: Advanced preparation methods: New precursors, New methods including Sol-Gel processing, New materials, Processing and Shaping.
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T3: Templated and Self-assembled (porous) materials including MOFs and hybrid materials.
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T4: New Applications and New Properties: Chemical (catalysis, sensors, gas storage) and Physical (magnetism, optics, conductivity, spin crossover…) properties and applications in fuel cells, solar cells, batteries, …
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The emphasis will be put on interdisciplinarity (Complexity and relation with other disciplines) and on future directions (New trends). The organisers would also like to make this meeting a discussion forum between scientists working in the field and also those who would like to become acquainted with new developments and perspectives of applications of nano-materials.
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Abstract submission: January 15th, 2011
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Early registration and payment deadline: May 1st, 2011
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