[IUFRO Div 5] Call for presentations-2011 TAPPI International Convention on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials

Conference Theme Formerly known as TAPPI?s International Conference on Nanotechnology for the Forest Products Industry, the title of this annual conference has been changed to reflect advances in nanotechnology in renewable materials and their widespread applications in many other industries. To fully embrace all nano-enabled biomaterials, the conference technical focus has been expanded to include other nanomaterials along with cellulose. CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS/POSTERS The 2011 Technical Program Committee invites contributions from participants working in research, development and deployment of renewable nanomaterials. Abstracts that focus on new and novel uses are highly encouraged. Analysis of challenges and trends in emerging markets for renewable nanomaterials are sought to provide a foundation for new research and industrial activities. The organizers also encourage submissions on other aspects of nanotech products including law, policy, economics and environmental health and safety. Nanocellulosics and Nanocomposites Nanocellulosics and nanostructured materials Separation processes for nanocellulosics Nano-reinforced films, fibers, and foams Bio-derived matrix polymers for sustainable nanocomposites Processing of nanocomposites Characterization techniques Computer and Hierarchical modeling Applications of Renewable Nanomaterials in Biomedical Printing inks Smart materials Sensing technologies Molded composite structures Biofuels, Paper, Paperboard and Wood products Electronics Structural application Transportation Nanostructured materials by self assembly Nano manufacture & self-assembly Photonic bandgap pigments for special optical effects in forest products Nanoporous materials for controlled delivery of actives, immobilization of sensor liquids Biomimetics Nanotech coatings and novel nano-enabled functionalities Surface modification and functionalization Wear and scratch resistant coatings Novel optical effects High modulus paper coatings Novel Piezoelectric effects Governmental & Environmental Issues Consumer perception Policy issues Environmental impacts Health & Safety issues Ethical, legal and social implications Sustainability analysis Defense applications MEETING PROGRAM CHAIRS: Sean Ireland, Verso Paper Corp., World Nieh, USDA Forest Service, Theodore Wegner, USDA Forest Service ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL Submit title and 300 word or less abstracts via TAPPI?s Speaker Management System: click here to sign in. Due by January 7, 2011. Extended abstracts or papers due March 7, 2011 ? Requirements for extended abstracts: 2 pages, single spaced, in a Word format. Papers need to be single spaced, also in a Word format. See www.tappi.org/11Nano for more information. Reduced conference rate available for speakers. ----------------------------------------------------------------- World L.-S. Nieh, Ph.D. National Program Leader, Forest Products and Wood Utilization USDA Forest Service, R&D, Resource Use Science 1601 N. Kent Street, RPC-4, Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: (703)605-4197, Fax: (703)605-5137 Mobile: (202)579-1089 Email: wnieh(a)fs.fed.us