Events  :: Nanoparticles for European Industry II :: (934 Reads)

Posted by crash on Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - 01:37 PM

24 - 25 Oct 2007: Olympia Conference Centre, London, UK 'Characterisation and Standardisation; Manufacturing Scale-Up and Processing; Regulation, Risks and Toxicology’

Materials in the form of nanoparticles are already in use in a number of different industrial sectors. It is easy to see why. They can endow inexpensive support materials with advanced properties at a fraction of the price, or be used where existing technologies cannot provide a solution. The potential benefits and markets are huge, predicted to account for 31% of the global nanotechnology market in 2015 (approximately 340 billion USD p.a.). It impacts everything from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, to electronics, energy, transport, textiles, and the construction industry.

However, there are still obstacles to overcome. Scaling up a laboratory process to that required by industry must take account of technical issues such as particle size ranges, agglomeration, reactivity, and dispersion into matrices. In addition, there are concerns regarding the potential effects of engineered free nanoparticles o­n human health and the environment.

Whether you are a manufacturer or developer of nanoparticles or simply want to know how such new materials will impact your business, this conference will provide you with answers and contact to leading R&D organizations.

The conference includes a poster session with contributions from industry and academia, an exhibition area, and discussion session where delegates will be able to put their questions to a panel of experts from government, regulatory agencies and industry o­n the issues impacting their businesses.

It is still possible to submit an abstract for consideration in the poster session >>
Abstracts should be emailed no later than Monday 1st October 2007.  

Exclusive offer for PhD students – display a poster and attend the event for £250 + VAT.
Contact Gemma McCulloch for further details.

Full 2007 conference details and information >>

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