September 4th-September 7th 2012
Torino, Italy
Photopolymerization technologies are expanding rapidly on an industrial scale, as shown by the increase on monomer production in the last 20 years. These technologies use light to start photochemical and chemical reactions leading to the formation of a polymeric materials whose final applications may be encountered in various industrial areas.
The European Symposium of Photopolymer Science aims to bringing together academic and industrial leaders in the photopolymerization field in order to address critical and fundamental questions related to photopolymerization so to achieving a fundamental understanding of the physical chemistry, photochemistry, kinetics, structural and mechanical properties of photopolymers.
The first ESPS was held in Mulhouse, France in 2010. The second edition of this symposium will will take place in Torino, Italy, from September 4th until September 7th, 2012.
Generous amounts of discussion time will be included in the program in order to emphasize the workshop character and to stimulate the exchange of new ideas. The program will be mainly based on invited talks given by respectable scientists working in the field of photopolymers. In addition, contributed papers with a duration of 15 min as well as posters may be submitted.
Topics that will be discussed at the meeting include: (but are by no means limited to):
- Radical and Cationic UV-Curing Process
- Thiol-Ene Polymerizations
- Oxygen Inhibition
- Polymerization Kinetics
- Novel Concepts
- Emerging Applications
- Hydrogels
- Biomaterials
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Welcome Reception (6 – 8 pm)
Castello del Valentino
Politecnico di Torino
Viale Mattioli, 39 Torino
Wednesday 5th – Friday 7th September 2012
Conference
Aula Magna Lingotto
Politecnico di Torino
Via Nizza, 230 Torino
Thursday 6th September 2012
Social dinner (8 pm)
Mole Antonelliana
Via Montebello, 20 Torino
