This interactive intensive short course will provide a thorough theoretical background on the four techniques studied (chromatography, light scattering, rheology, and fluorescence) followed by real world applications. Participants are encouraged to discuss their own examples and interact with the lecturers. The lecturers have taught this material and made intensive use of these techniques for their own research for more than 20 years. The examples used represent state-of-the-art applications.
Who should attend:
Engineers and chemists interested in characterizing complex polymeric systems at the molecular level. Special emphasis will be placed on the characterization of the level of macromolecular branching and extent of polymer modification, the strength of intermacromolecular associations in solution or in the bulk, polymeric networks and their implications for the viscoelastic properties of the polymer solution, the level of hydrophobicity/ hydrophilicity of a given macromolecular system, polymer diffusion in solution or in the bulk, the size and local viscosity of polymeric microdomains in solution. The lecturers have more than 50 years of accumulated experience in polymer synthesis and characterization. All topics are highly practical and have been tested and re-evaluated repeatedly over the last 25 years and during numerous interactions with industry members.
Anyone with interest in polymer science or engineering will benefit from learning problem-solving techniques and tips for troubleshooting polymerization behaviour.
Accommodations
Please call or email Delta Waterloo to book a room under University of Waterloo preferred rate. Hotel Phone number: (519) 514-0404 orwat.sales.sm@deltahotels.com (until May 13, 2016)
Transportation
To arrange transportation from Toronto International Airport please contact Airway Transit or Boulevard Limousine
Programme
For Programme description download Brochure for IPR Intensive Short Course
Registration
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