Advanced methods of synthesis and preparation of polymer colloids using conventional and innovative polymerization processes (RAFT, ATRP, etc.). Kinetics and mechanism. Micro- and nano-encapsulation, polymer/inorganic nano-composite particles, core-shell microspheres, hollow particles.
Nano- and microparticles, polymer micelles and vesicles for life sciences, drug and gene delivery and biomedical diagnostics, polymer material - biomolecules complexes and assemblies, click chemistry. Biocompatible/biodegradable particles, polymer colloids in nano-biotechnologies.
Stimuli-responsive polymer colloids, such as temperature-, pH- and light-sensitive, magnetic and conducting polymer particles, colloid characterization and physico-chemical properties of particles: microstructure, chemical composition, swelling ability, morphology, surface properties, etc.
New trends in industrial applications of polymer colloids in coatings, composite materials, adhesives, paper and textile, etc. Colloidal crystals for optical devices.
Prague, Czech Republic
Frontiers Of Polymer Colloids: From Synthesis To Macro-Scale And Nano-Scale Applications
Conference
Sunday, July 20, 2014 - 1:00am to Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 1:00am
