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 C A L L F O R P A P E R S
SECOND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
INTERFACES IN POLYMER COMPOSITES
Grosvenor Resort Hotel, Orlando, FL; December 9-11, 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. Composites are more and more becoming the
materials of choice for a wide range of applications in the
modern economy. Everything from sporting equipment to
high performance aircraft are being fabricated from
composites since only these materials can meet all the
desired performance requirements. However, it is well
known that the performance of any given composite is
critically dependent on the adhesion of the matrix to the
reinforcing material (particle, fabric or fiber). The
preparation and characterization of the |
matrix/filler interface is one of the most challenging and
critical tasks in the fabrication of any composite material.
The purpose of this symposium is to provide a forum for
discussion of various ramifications of the myriad composite
materials currently available and the understanding of the
matrix/reinforcement interfaces which make these
structures possible. Particular focus will be on the
dissemination of latest information available and the
cross-pollination of ideas. The technical program will
contain both invited overviews and contributed original
research papers. |
Among the topics to be covered are:
- Preparation of Polymer Interfaces/Interphases
- Physical Characterization of Polymer Interfaces/Interphases
- Chemical Characterization of Polymer Interfaces/Interphases using all
Relevant Techniques, Particularly Spectroscopic
- Fracture mechanics and testing of polymer composite
interfaces/Interphases
- Effects of aging and environment on polymer composite
interfaces/Interphases
- Adhesion properties and adhesion improvement
- Chemistry of polymer composite interfaces/Interphases
- Physics and mechanics of polymer composite interfaces/Interphases
- Investigation of interfacial interactions between matrix and
reinforcement
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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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