Synopsis
When a colloidal dispersion is dried the material transitions from a liquid to a solid. The process determines the final properties of the dry material and understanding the physics of the drying is crucial for a range of industries, including paints and varnishes, pottery and self-assembly applications.This one day meeting will comprise three invited lectures by international experts. We will also have talks from submitted abstracts to highlight the breadth of work being carried out on the drying of films in the UK.
SCI Members attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.
Programme
10.30 Registration and refreshments11.00 Title to be advised
Prof Colin Bain, University of Durham, UK
11.50 Contributed talk 1
12.10 Contributed talk 2
12.30 Lunch and poster viewing (Colloid Groups AGM from 12:30 to 12:45)
14.00 Stratification in drying films: From theory to potential applications
Dr Richard Sear, University of Surrey, UK
14.50 Contributed talk 3
15.10 Contributed talk 4
15.30 Refreshment break
16.10 Harnessing coffee rings with interactions, flows and light: from ubiquitous particle patterning to low-cost diagnostics
Prof Damian Baigl, École Normale Supérieure, France
17.00 Meeting Close
Call for Posters
Contributions are invited from those working in academic or industrial labs, covering all issues related to drying of dispersions.An abstract of maximum one A4 page or 300 words indicating title, authors and preference for presentation option (Oral or Poster) should be sent to conferences@soci.org by Monday 18 December 2017 with the subject line “Casting Dispersions - abstract submission” Oral presentation slots are inevitably limited and will be allocated to achieve a balanced programme. Topics may be results, reviews or plans and may have already been presented elsewhere.
Exhibition and Sponsorship
An exhibition will take place alongside the conference for companies and related organisations who may wish to exhibit. Please email conferences@soci.org for further information and prices. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.Delegate Fees
Early bird fees before Monday 12 February 2018GB£70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI / RSC Member
GB£20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI / RSC Student Member
GB£30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI / RSC Subsidised Member
GB£80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member
Standard fees after Monday 12 February 2018
GB£80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI / RSC Member
GB£25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI / RSC Student Member
GB£40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI / RSC Subsidised Member
GB£100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member
SCI Platinum Corporate Members receive 25% off the above rates
