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Nanotechnology is highly multidisciplinary, drawing from
fields such as colloidal science, device physics and supra-molec-ular chemistry. Typically, they are five to 10 times more efficient
than their traditional counterparts and attracting worldwide
R&D work in both public and private sectors. However, the
prevailing concept “if it is nano-it must be efficient” is debatable. Biotechnology provides tools for adopting and modifying
biological organisms, products, processes and systems found in
nature to develop processes and products which are eco-efficient
and profitable. It is providing a range of tools for the industry
towards improving cost whilst contributing to the concept of
sustainable products.
The aim of this Conference is to critically assess the available
technology, stimulate new ideas, linking academia and industry
in a most thought-provoking and productive form.
Presentation of papers and post-presentation discussions will
be conducted in both English and Chinese (Putonghua).
The first keynote will be delivered by Prof. Jamil Baghdachi of
the Coatings Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University, U.S.
on Monday, November 18th at 1: 45 PM. Prof. Baghadachi will
present “Nano Technology in Coatings: Realizing the Potential.”
According to Prof. Baghadachi, Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology have fueled vigorous research and development in material science, which is being applied to develop
coatings with novel properties. The approach has enabled
molecular level control of composition and nanometer scale
property control that have resulted in rapid developments in
raw materials and coatings with improved decorative and
protective properties as well as enhanced adhesion, superior
aesthetics, and improved corrosion resistance. This keynote
paper focuses on the development and application of organic
and inorganic nanomaterials in coatings, examples of coatings and their properties.
Papers to be delivered after the keynote on Monday include:
“Sustainable Polyesters for Powder Coatings” presented by Dr.
Alessandro Minesso of Allnex, Belgium and “Antimicrobial
Nano-Additives for Architectural Paints & Impregnates” presented by Prof. Maria Zielecka of the Industrial Chemistry
Research Institute, Poland.
There will be seven presentations on Tuesday, November 19
beginnng at 9:00 AM. The first paper is “Versatile Biopolymer:
An Eco-Friendly Additive” presented by Petra Lenz of BYK
Additives & Instruments, Germany. Her paper deals with a new
matting additive with a unique combination of properties compared to conventional matting agents. The new additive, based
on biopolymer, obtained by bacterial fermentation of sugars, is
fully biodegradable, GMO free and has good mechanical properties. The best results were achieved in UV systems but it is
suitable for waterborne and solventborne coatings.
The rest of the presentations are as follows: “HDPE Films
with Improved Barrier & Antibacterial Properties” presented by Prof. Regina Jeziorska of the Industrial Chemistry
Research Institute, Poland; “Sustainable and Forward-looking
Preservation Concept in Paints and Coatings” presented by
Mark Zhang of Schuelke & Mayr, Germany; “Fluoropolymer
Nano Coatings” presented by Patrick Zhao of Beijing Sino-Rich
Material Science, China; “Sustainable Metal Surface Treatment
Technology for Steel” presented by Ignacio Balta of ProCoat
Tecnologias, Barcelona, Spain; “Preparation and Properties
of UV Curing SiO2 / Hyperbranched Polyurethane Acrylate
Transparent Coatings” presented by Prof. Weiping Tu South
China University of Technology, China; and “Hard & Invisible-Incorporating Nanosilica Technology for New Improvements
in 2-pack PU Coatings” presented by Marco Heuer of Evonik
Hanse, Germany.
Technical Workshops
To provide attendees opportunities for training and education
there will be three Technical Workshops held concurrently with
the main exhibition November 20-21. The interactive workshops will provide a great platform for delegates to share their
technical concerns with the tutors.
Workshop I: “Optimizing White Opacity in Paints” will be
held November 20 at 9: 30 AM and will be held by Dr. Shaw-Ji Shiau, an AP Application Development Leader and Taiwan
Coatings Technical Marketing Manager at DuPont Titanium
Technologies. The goal of this workshop is to learn what works
and what doesn’t work for optimizing paint film opacity – specifically, optimizing the use of TiO2 pigment.
The workshop is recommended for technical managers, formulators, chemists, product and raw material suppliers, coatings users and those who would like to know optimize TiO2
usage in their application.
Workshop II: “Recent Advances in High Value-added
Coatings and Inks Technologies” will be held November 21
at 9: 30 AM and will be led by Prof. Long Lin. Prof. Lin
is currently the Head of the Department of Colour Science
at The University of Leeds, UK, the world-leading institute
in colorants, printing and coating science and technology.
According to Lin, coatings and inks are becoming an increasingly essential part of many modern day consumer
products, from electronic devices such as mobile phones
to medical diagnostic devices such as blood glucose meters. This workshop will provide an introduction to high
value-added coatings and inks and underpinning principles
involved in the development of such coatings and inks formulations. Delegates will also hear a detailed account of
recent advances in high value-added coatings and inks technologies, together with their applications in wide-ranging
fields of advanced manufacturing.
The workshop will be delivered in a highly interactive style
and there will be opportunities for delegates to discuss their
technical problems with Prof. Lin, who has many years of practical experience in the development of novel high value-added
coatings and inks for a large number of coatings and ink manufacturers worldwide.
Workshop III: will be held on November 21 at 3: 30
PM. The theme of the workshop is “Sustainable Raw
Materials and Coating Technologies” and will be led by
Jamil Baghdachi, a professor of Polymers and Coatings and
