International Symposium on Advanced Complex Inorganic Nanomaterials

Topics: Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Supramolecular Chemistry, Keywords: Nanomaterials, inorganics, MOFs, Hybrids, advanced applications and properties

Date: /11/12/13/14/ September 2011, Namur, Belgium, Europe

Web Site, Contact: acin2011@fundp.ac.be

  

Official Information:

ACIN 2011 is an international symposium organised jointly by the University of Namur (FUNDP) and the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) on behalf of all partners involved in the INANOMAT network and BELSPO.

The aim of this meeting is to offer an update of recent innovations in both fundamental and applied aspects highlighting new advances and progress in the field of nano-materials (inorganics, ceramics, hybrids, molecular and bio-inspired).

The following eminent scientists have accepted to deliver an invited lecture:

Plenary speakers

Prof. Zhong-Lin Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Prof. Stephan Mann, University of Bristol, UK
Prof. Xiao-Ming Chen, Sun Yat-Sen University, China
Prof. Clare Grey, Stony Brook University, USA, University of Cambridge, UK
Prof. Shin-Ich Okhoshi , University of Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Clément Sanchez, Collège de France, France
Prof. Luisa De Cola, University of Muenster, Germany

Keynote speakers

Prof. Christoph Janiak, Universität Düsseldorf, Germany
Prof. Eugenio Coronado, Universidad de Valencia, Spain
Dr. Jean-Marc Grenèche, Université Le Mans, France
Dr. Sheng Dai, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA

We encourage researchers to submit an abstract of their most recent researches related to one of the four following topics:

T1: Nano-sized and nano-structured materials: Fundamental Aspects, Surface Science Mechanisms, Theoretical Models and Characterization.

T2: Advanced preparation methods: New precursors, New methods including Sol-Gel processing, New materials, Processing and Shaping.

T3: Templated and Self-assembled (porous) materials including MOFs and hybrid materials.

T4: New Applications and New Properties: Chemical (catalysis, sensors, gas storage) and Physical (magnetism, optics, conductivity, spin crossover, …) properties and applications in fuel cells, solar cells, batteries, …

The emphasis will be put on interdisciplinarity (Complexity and relation with other disciplines) and on future directions (New trends). The organisers would also like to make this meeting a discussion forum between scientists working in the field and also those who would like to become acquainted with new developments and perspectives of applications of nano-materials.

Abstract submission deadline: Feb 10, 2011
You can find the abstract template in our Website: www.fundp.ac.be/acin2011

Early registration and payment deadline: May 1, 2011.

Special issue in EurJIC

Selected papers submitted during ACIN 2011 will be published, after peer-review, as full papers and communications, in a special issue of the reputed journal European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley VCH.

Important dates
Abstracts: extended to February 10th (You can find the abstract template in our Website: www.fundp.ac.be/acin2011)
Notification of acceptance: March 1st, 2011
Recent Research Report (only poster): May 1st 2011
Symposium opening: September 11th 2011
Full manuscript online submission window for the special issue in EurJIC: September 15th - October 15th, 2011

Chairmen of the Organizing Committee
Prof. Yann Garcia (UCL) and Prof. Bao-Lian Su (FUNDP).