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Polymerization in aqueous dispersed phase is spawning due to
environmental pressures and a constant market demand for developing
products of increased performance. At the same time, global competition
are pushing emulsion polymer producers to efficient, safe and
environmentally friendly production of materials with improved
performance, which can only be achieved by means of knowledge-based
production strategies.
The Course on Emulsion Polymerization Processes is designed to
provide a sound basis of the fundamental aspects of emulsion
polymerization.
Emulsion polymers are truly “product by process” materials whose
properties are determined during the polymerization process. The course
will focus on the understanding of the fundamental basis of emulsion
polymerization and on the use of this understanding to manipulate
process conditions to achieve a consistent production of improved
products. The fundamentals of latex rheology, film formation and
adhesion of polymers, key aspects in the application of emulsion
polymers, will also be studied.
Participants shall benefit from a combination of their tacit knowledge
obtained in industrial daily practice with the in-depth knowledge to be
provided during the course. Beginners shall particularly profit from the
thorough and interconnected approach of the course program. Relevant
progresses in EP science and technology will be addressed, emphasizing
their industrial application.
It is our feeling that the Emulsion Polymerization Processes Course
will provide a tool that will help participants in the challenging
emulsion polymerization business.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Donostia-San Sebastián,
Prof. José M. Asua
Course Organizer
For more
information, or to request a printed copy of the brochure, please
contact: Ms. Inés Plaza
E-mail:
emulsioncourse@ehu.es
Phone:
+34 943 018462. Fax: +34 943 017065
PARTICIPANTS
The course is designed for scientists and engineers from industry and
academia actively interested in emulsion polymerization. English will be
the official language of the course.
ATTENDANCE MODALITIES
Two options: 1) Personal in-site attendance ; 2) on-line
web-course using videostreaming.
LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
FACILITIES
The course will take place at University of the Basque
Country, Centro Joxe Mari Korta,
Avda. Tolosa, 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián (see
attached map). Lectures will start at 14:30 on Monday and at 8:30
in the morning from Tuesday to Friday, and will be finished by 17:30.
Donostia-San Sebastian is a small city on the
coast, located in the North of Spain, near the border with France. It is easily
accessible by plane via the Donostia-San Sebastian
Airport (30 minutes away by taxi), Bilbao Airport (60 minutes away by taxi)
and Biarritz Airport (in France, 40 minutes away by taxi). It is also
connected by train and bus with the main Spanish cities like Madrid or
Barcelona.
Deadline for registration July 31, 2012.
ACCOMMODATION
A
limited number of rooms has been blocked at special rates, in two
different hotels and a residence near the course location.
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Modern single rooms
in the Olarain university residence are available at a rate of 61.45 € breakfast included reservas@olarain.com.
Phone: +34-943-003300 Fax: +34-943-003309
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The four star Hotel NH-Aranzazu offers rooms at a rate of aprox. 110 € breakfast included,
nharanzazu@nh-hotels.com.
Phone:
+34-943-219077 Fax: +34-943-219050
Each participant should
arrange directly his reservation and will be charged by the hotel for room costs and extras. Otherwise, an
exhaustive list of accommodations is available on the following webpage: http://www.donostia.org
IMPORTANT: The availability
and price of these rooms are guaranteed until the 30th of June. In all cases,
you must arrange your reservation providing the "EMULSION COURSE 2012" reference.
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