Welcome
The Conference aims to bring together researchers from academia, research organizations and industry in the very important area of filled systems and polymer mixtures.
The Technical Programme will feature plenary/keynote lectures, invited talks, and oral and poster presentations. It will cover all major relevant topics of current interest in the areas relevant to the topic of the Conference, please see topics
We are looking forward to welcoming polymer scientists from all over the World to participate in the conference.
The Venue
The symposium will be held at the University of Palermo Building 19, VialedelleScienze, Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
Welcome party and gala dinner will be held at Orto Botanico(Botanic Garden), Via Lincoln, Palermo, www.ortobotanico.unipa.it.
Please note that in April, usually, climate in Sicily is pleasant: (15°C/20°C).
Topics
The Conference aims to bring together researchers from academia, research organizations and industry in the very important area of filled systems and polymer blends.
The Scientific Programme will feature plenary/keynote lectures and oral and poster presentations. It will cover all major relevant topics of current interest in the following areas:
- Polymer Blends, Copolymers and Hybrid Systems
- New (nano and micro)fillers, Bio-Based Fillers, Coupling Agents and Surface Treatments
- Interfaces and Interphases in Multicomponent Materials
- Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
- Nanostructured Polymer-Based Materials
- Functional Polymer-Based Materials
- Bio-based Polymers and Biocomposites
- Innovative Non-Reactive and Reactive Processing Methods
- Modern Applications of Polymer systems
Doctoral Grants
The MODEST President is pleased to announce the availability six competitive grants to eligible applicants. The grants will cover the registration fee only for participation in the Eurofillers Polymer Blends Conference-2019, Palermo, 23-26 April, 2019. Only one application per establishment will be considered.
Eligible applicants are doctoral students and it is a requirement for the successful candidates to give either a poster or an oral presentation at the conference.
Applications should be submitted on-line by March 15th 2019.
The application should include the following:
- Brief CV to include the stage of the doctoral study (one page max.)
- Title and abstract of the presentation specifying if it is a poster or oral.
- Evidence of continuing PhD studies
Reference from the research supervisor to support the applicant.
Acceptance of the offer should be confirmed in writing (by email) to mc.mistretta@gmail.com
Accommodation
April is high season in Palermo with a significant flow of tourism and early reservation will ensure you confidential rates.
Selected hotels can be suggested at the end of this year.
Please remember to mention the Agreement with the University of Palermo when booking.
Social Events
Welcome Party, Visit of Botanic Garden, Gala Dinner, Trip to Monreale, Sea Tour (www.mareventocharter.com)
Registration
Full delegates: € 560; Students: € 280 before January 31, 2019
Full delegates: € 600; Students: € 300 after January 31, 2019
Registration fees includes: Coffee- breaks, Lunches, Welcome Party, visit to the Orto Botanico (Botanic Garden), visit to Monreale, Gala Dinner and Conference Proceedings.
Accompanying persons: € 100
Registration fees include: Welcome Party, visit to the Orto Botanico (Botanic Garden), visit to Monreale, Sea Tour and Gala Dinner.
All conference attendees must register online. Please click on the icon of your preferred document type below, complete then send to mc.mistretta@gmail.com
For additional information please contact:
Conference Secretariat Tel: +39- 09123863703; email: mc.mistretta@gmail.com
