Hybrid Materials Workshop

The European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry - SusChem invites to a Hybrid Materials Workshop: Setting the future materials research agenda for sustainable chemistry,

wich will take place from 3rd until 4th March 2010 at the Conference Centre Jean Monnet (rue Alcide de Gaspéri, Luxembourg-Kirchberg).

• Day 1: 11:30: Registration, 12:00: Lunch, 13:00: Opening
• Day 2: 08:30: Beginning

Scientists, material manufacturers and end users will receive the opportunity to discuss the enabling role and contribution of hybrid, novel materials based on polymers.

SusChem seeks to boost chemistry, biotechnology and chemical engineering research, development and innovation in Europe. SusChem brings together a wide spectrum of organizations and individuals looking to boost sustainable chemistry, industrial biotechnology and chemical engineering research, development and innovation in Europe.
Scientific research and innovations by chemical manufacturers have revolutionized the process ability and functionality of materials and often involved hybrid materials based on polymers. However, parties at the end of the value chain –the users of the material– also often have clear expectations towards the material properties that enable step changes in their specific segment of industry and society.

Gaining a good understanding of end users’ wishes for material properties is a crucial step for manufacturers and designers. Such input might pertain to the quality of materials, special properties of the materials or even combinations of materials that have not yet been produced.

The goal of the workshop is to define future research needs in five areas:

• Automotive
• Solar energy
• Solid State Lighting
• Civil engineering
• Aviation / aerospace

A full value chain approach is needed to achieve a faster and more effective link between enabling industries and end-user requirements.

Information & Registration:

More information and registration can be found on: http://www.suschem.org

Contact:

CEFIC - European Chemical Industry Council (Dept. Research & Innovation)

av. E. Van Nieuwenhuyse 4, B - 1160 Bruxelles

phone: 0032 2 676 7328 ; fax: 0032 2 676 7433 ; email: suschem@suchem.org