Archive of PGM Related Events

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14 March 2008

Towards Environmentally Benign Fine Chemicals Processes

University of Leeds, School of Chemistry, U.K.

RSC Dalton Division with Industry and Technology Forum, and Environment, Sustainability and Energy Forum

Molecular-defined Catalysts for the Synthesis of Fine and Bulk Chemicals, Professor Mattias Beller, University of Rostock, Germany

Borrowing Hydrogen in the Formation of C-C and C-N Bonds, Professor Jonathan Williams, University of Bath

The Efficient Synthesis of a Merck Drug Candidate, Dr Cameron Cowden, Merck Process Research UK

John Jeyes Lecture, Green Chemistry: Origins, Current Status and Future Directions, Professor Paul Anastas, Yale University, USA

Event website

17 March 2008 - 20 March 2008

Rideal Conference

Robinson College, University of Cambridge, U.K.

The Rideal Conference takes its name from the late Sir Eric Rideal who was one of the leading contributors to the understanding of chemisorption and catalysis in the 20th century. The conference is held every three years and brings together scientists from both industrial and academic backgrounds to present and discuss their work in the area of chemisorption and catalysis.

The Event website contains information and an application form for delegates who have been invited to the Rideal Conference.

Event website

19 March 2008 - 21 March 2008

2008 The Second International Exhibition on Catalytic Technology, Product and Equipment in China

Shanghai, China

"This exhibition intends to display and exchange the most advanced technology and products at home and abroad, while promoting the industrial technological advancement, improving the product quality, and upgrading the national catalytic industry level in development, utilization and management."

Event website

27 March 2008

The Hydrogen Economy

University of Bristol, U.K.

Joint RSC/SCI/BA Lecture

Speaker: Mr Joseph McCarney, Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells, Swindon

Event website

30 March 2008 - 03 April 2008

22nd Conference on Catalysis of Organic Reactions

Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.

Event website

30 March 2008 - 04 April 2008

NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference 2008

Sacramento, California, U.S.A.

"Ramping Up Commercialization"

Event website

01 April 2008 - 02 April 2008

Essential Catalysis: Practical Processes for Organic Synthesis

Nice, France

Topics covered will include: palladium and copper catalysed C-C and C-X bond forming processes; rhodium catalysed conjugate additions; metathesis as a practical tool; catalysis in heterocycle modification and synthesis; emerging areas in catalysis.

Event website

01 April 2008 - 02 April 2008

New Frontiers in Colloid Science

Lord's Cricket Ground, London, U.K.

A Conference to Celebrate the Career of Professor Brian Vincent

Includes:

Liquid-Phase Dispertion Measurements of Supported Palladium Particles, Dr Zoltan Király, University of Szeged, Hungary

Event website

02 April 2008 - 03 April 2008

High Throughput Technologies 4 Chemists

Liverpool, U.K.

This course is intended to cover the basic principles, methodologies and current practices of High Throughput Technologies (HTT) for chemists and chemistry users. It will focus on the needs of those interested in materials discovery and development.

This course is organised with the Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network.

Event website

02 April 2008

Hydrogen and fuel cells: for a low carbon future

Gallery Suite, NEC, Birmingham, U.K.

"There has been a surge of interest in clean and efficient energy generated locally through fuel cells and hydrogen. The JTI (Joint Technology Initiative) is part of a €1 billion EU programme to rollout this technology and the ETI (Energy Technologies Institute) is a £1billion UK project aimed at accelerating the development of low carbon energy technologies.

This conference will explain the reasons behind these investments, outline progress made to date within the region and at international level, and seek to bring together interested parties across Europe for the development of future projects."

Event website

Journal review

03 April 2008

New Approaches to Nanotechnology

Chemistry Department, University of Nottingham, U.K.

This joint Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and Chinese Chemical Society (CCS) symposium is the third in the series and brings together leaders in the field of nanotechnology from the U.K. and China.

The symposium series celebrates the successful partnership and collaboration between the RSC and the CCS.

Event website

07 April 2008 - 08 April 2008

Search Matters 2008

The Hague, The Netherlands

"EPO Search Seminar"

This two day seminar will give experienced patent search professionals from industry unrivalled access to the know-how and expertise of many EPO staff, including patent examiners working in a variety of technical fields. Lectures in the latest developments in patent classification, search tools and databases will be complemented by a broad range of workshops, presented by EPO experts, on search strategies and the state of the art in particular technological fields.

Event website

08 April 2008 - 10 April 2008

SCR-System

Bonn, Germany

"3rd International CTI Forum"

Alternatives for SCR systems

Current components: Tank systems, linking elements, sealings and mains

SCR technology for gasoline engines

Control strategies: Open-loop, NOx/NH3 feedback, model based control

Event website

08 April 2008 - 09 April 2008

Advances in Synthetic Chemistry 2008

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Flow Chemistry and Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis

Event website

14 April 2008 - 17 April 2008

SAE 2008 World Congress

Cobo Center, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.

Emission Control Technology

Event website

Journal review

15 April 2008

Cationic Rhodium Mono-Phosphines: From C-H Activation to Hydrogen Storage

Newcastle University, U.K.

Professor Andrew Weller, Oxford University

Event website

15 April 2008

Bristol Synthesis Meeting 2008

Victoria Rooms, Bristol University, U.K.

Includes:

The Pfizer & Sigma Aldrich Lecture, Professor Tamio Hayashi, Recent Advances in the Rhodium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation

Event website

16 April 2008

A Noble Cause: Modern Gold and Platinum Group Catalysis

SCI, London, U.K.

The ability of gold and the platinum group catalysts to effect powerful and atom-economic transformations has led to a marked increase in their utilisation for organic synthesis.

This meeting will bring together six of the leading researchers in this field from Europe and the USA. It will showcase the latest advances in noble metal catalysis and illustrate that their use in synthesis should not be automatically precluded on the grounds of cost.

10.15 Introduction and Welcome, Mr Fred Hancock, Johnson Matthey, UK

10.20 Palladium-Catalysed Carbonylation – A Convenient Route to Carbonyl Compounds, Dr Chris Barnard, Johnson Matthey, UK

11.10 Molecular Gold Catalysts for Organic Synthesis, Prof Stephen Hashmi, Heidelberg University, Germany

12.00 Lunch

Session Chairman: Dr Paul Worthington, Syngenta, UK

13.30 Gold: An Old Metal for a New Chemistry, Dr Fabien Gagosz, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France

14.20 Gold-Catalysed Skeletal Rearrangement of Enynes and Beyond, Prof Antonio Echavarren, ICIQ, Tarragona, Spain

15.10 Refreshment Break

Session Chairman: Dr Michael Willis, University of Oxford, UK

15.40 Conformationally Flexible Biaryl-Like Diphosphines for Asymmetric Platinum Group Catalysis, Dr Julian Knight, University of Newcastle, UK

16.30 Gold(I) Catalysts for Organic Synthesis: Development, Applications and Enantioselective Catalysis, Prof Dean Toste, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Event website

20 April 2008 - 23 April 2008

NITROGEN + SYNGAS 2008

Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya, Moscow, Russia

The conference will review developments in production technology and topical aspects of commerce for synthesis gas and downstream products, including ammonia, nitrogen fertilizers and chemicals such as urea, AN, UAN, methanol, hydrogen and synthetic fuels (GTL).

Event website

21 April 2008 - 25 April 2008

Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells

Hannover Messe, Germany

At the HANNOVER FAIR'08

Around 150 companies and institutions from around the globe will be showcasing the full spectrum of hydrogen / fuel cell-related products and services.

Event website

23 April 2008 - 24 April 2008

Hydrogen Technologies for the Sustainably Developing World

Moscow, Russia

Roundtable discussion panels.

Event website

28 April 2008 - 02 May 2008

ICMCTF 2008

San Diego, California, U.S.A.

"35th International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films"

The conference is organized in different technical symposia to address experimental, theoretical, and manufacturing issues associated with development of new coating materials and processes, dynamics of film growth, development of functional coatings, and evolving approaches to scale-up for commercial applications. The eight concurrent symposia A through H on vacuum processing techniques address the topics described by the symposium titles shown below. There will be special topical symposia (TS1 – TS3) on atomistics of thin film growth, on coatings for fuel cell applications, and on bio-engineered surfaces and coatings.

Subject areas - eight concurrent symposia on processing and characterization of hard coatings, thermo and erosion protective coatings for use at high temperatures, friction reducing and wear protective coatings, optical coatings, carbon based coatings, new developments in thin film and coating technology, coating specific characterization methods and coating technology scale up and manufacturing. There will be special focus sessions on coatings for aerospace applications, fuel cell applications, bio-engineering and nanostructure assemblies.

CVD deposition technology and modified vacuum processing techniques are augmented by other film deposition methods that include thermal spray, electroless and electrolytic deposition, and solution processing. Transfer of laboratory-developed coating technology into manufacturing processes and equipment development is a topic that pervades many of the symposia.

Event website

28 April 2008 - 30 April 2008

ICC 2008

Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

"International Catalysis Conference 2008"

Application of catalyst in organic synthesis
Preparation of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts
Asymmetric catalysts
Application of catalysts in oil gas and petrochemical industries
Catalysts recovery
Green catalysts
Biocatalysts
Characterization of catalysts
Electrocatalysts
Nanocatalysts

Event website

30 April 2008

Fuel Cell & Battery Hybrid Systems 2008:

CNN Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

"Building Synergy Towards Commercialization"

Event website

30 April 2008 - 02 May 2008

Small Fuel Cells 2008

CNN Center, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

"10th Annual International Conference: Portable & Micro Fuel Cells for Military & Commercial Applications"

Event website

30 April 2008

Fuel Cells - Clean Energy Here and Now

Inmarsat Ltd, 99 City Road, London EC1Y 1AX, U.K.

This event aims to bring together representatives from the fuel cell community with key members of the financial community to network, share information, raise awareness and explore potential investment opportunities. It will comprise a short formal presentation session followed by an informal exhibition and networking session. The formal part will include short presentations from leading fuel cell companies. The exhibition will offer delegates a chance to gather more specific information and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Contact

KTN Events

Event website

04 May 2008 - 08 May 2008

RSE SEE

Crveni Otok (St. Andrew's Island), Rovinj, Croatia

"1st Regional Symposium on Electrochemistry of South-East Europe"

Event website

04 May 2008 - 09 May 2008

Creep 2008

Bayreuth, Germany

"11th International Conference on Creep and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures"

The conference will cover traditional topics regarding creep and fracture of engineering materials and will also address new developments and bridge the gap between topics like creep modelling, high-resolution microstructural analysis and the development of new high temperature materials.

There will be about five talks on alloys based on a pgm and several other talks will deal about the influence of a pgm on the creep behaviour on alloys based on other elements (mainly nickel and cobalt).

Event website

Journal review

07 May 2008 - 08 May 2008

Materials in Exhaust Gas Technology

Stuttgart, Germany

"2 International CTI-Forum"

Event website

07 May 2008

Microwave Stimulation of Heterogeneous Catalysts: Is it Simply Heating?

Nottingham Trent Universtiy, U.K.

"Nottingham Trent Chemistry Lecture"

Dr Gary Bond, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCLan (University of Central Lancashire)

Event website

11 May 2008 - 15 May 2008

Catalysis for Society

Cracow, Poland

"XL Annual Polish Conference on Catalysis"

Will address recent progress in the field of catalysis and its impact on various aspects of life in modern society, such as sustainable development, improving living standards and the protection of the environment.

Event website

11 May 2008 - 14 May 2008

ACEC 2008

Taipei, Taiwan

"6th Asian Conference on Electrochemistry in Taipei"

"Electrochemistry in the 21st Century for Sustainable Society"

Contact

ACEC 2008

Event website

12 May 2008 - 16 May 2008

Summer School on Modern Concepts for Creating and Analyzing Surfaces and Nanoscale Materials

Hotel Eden Roc, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Costa Brava, Spain

"Understanding surface properties and the atomistic processes that govern them is critically important for the creation and performance of advanced materials serving modern technologies such as electronic, magnetic, and optical devices, sensing, catalysis, or coating. First-principles simulations are a powerful approach for reaching this understanding, in particular when the multi-scale nature (from nanoscopic to mesoscopic and beyond) of phenomena in real materials is properly addressed. This summer school gathers leading theoretical and experimental researchers in the materials sciences to review recent advances in such simulations in the light of topical, material-specific problems and experimental findings.

This Marie Curie Psi-k Training summer school is ideally suited for young researchers (graduate students, postdocs, junior faculty) from physics, chemistry, and materials sciences who seek to come abreast with the latest developments in the field and discuss their own research projects with their peers and senior experts.

All participants are asked to present a poster on their research.

Young colleagues are invited to take part in the "Young Investigator Competition". The winner will be awarded a diploma plus 500 Euro in cash."

Event website

18 May 2008 - 23 May 2008

HTCPM 2008

Les Embiez, France

High-Temperature Corrosion and Protection of Materials

Main Industrial Fields Concerned with High-Temperature Corrosion

  • Land-based gas turbines, diesel engines
  • Aerospace industry
  • Boilers, incinerators, burners
  • Coal gasification
  • Fuel cells
  • Exhaust systems; high-temperature gas separation; hot gas clean up
  • The process industries (chemical; petrochemical; steelmaking; glassmaking; pulp and paper)

Advanced Materials and Associated Problems Concerned with High-Temperature Corrosion

  • Development in understanding of high-temperature corrosion and protection in aggressive environments
  • High-temperature coatings (including thermal barrier coatings)
  • High-temperature alloys and intermetallics
  • Ceramics and composites
  • Carburisation and metal dusting
  • Role of steam and water vapour on high-temperature corrosion
  • Oxide spalling, and influence of mechanical aspects on corrosion
  • Quantification of corrosion; modelling; and lifetime prediction
  • Advanced characterisation techniques for environmental degradation
Contact

Secretary

Event website

18 May 2008 - 21 May 2008

22nd Santa Fe Symposium

Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.

Includes:

Challenges for Palladium Casting Alloys, Dr. Jorg Fischer-Bühner

Investment Casting Behaviour of Pd-Based Alloy, Paolo Battaini

Platinum and Lasers: The Natural Solution, Jurgen J. Maerz

A Study of the Effects of CAD/CAM-Derived Materials In the Casting of Platinum Alloys, Teresa Fryé

Event website

Journal review

19 May 2008

Chinese IP Law Symposium

The Patent Office, London, U.K.

"The symposium will provide an overview of new developments in Chinese IP law, including IP enforcement issues and protection issues, with an emphasis on IP issues relating to chemistry, pharmacology, and biotechnology. The symposium is aimed at UK patent practitioners and other interested persons. The organizers intend that attendees should leave the symposium with an enhanced understanding of potential problems and opportunities relating to Chinese IP law, particularly in the chemical arts. The keynote speaker will be Sir Hugh Laddie (former Senior Patent Judge). Other speakers will include leading legal and patent practitioners from the PRC."

Event website

20 May 2008

Catalyst Characterisation in the Petrochemicals Industry

Brantingham Park, Elloughton, U.K.

A meeting to bring to the industry new developments in techniques used for catalyst characterisation. Laboratory-based techniques as well as those requiring synchrotron sources will be presented in addition to applications involving more conventional techniques. There will also be a manufacturers update from some major players in the field.

Event website

21 May 2008 - 22 May 2008

H208

Aberdeen, U.K.

"Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 2008"

"Spotlight on Scotland: Developments in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Scotland"

Contact

All-Energy

Event website

21 May 2008 - 23 May 2008

Modern Synthetic Methods and Chiral Europe

Algarve, Portugal

Cross-Coupling
Asymmetric Hydrogenation
Enantiofacial Discrimination of Carbon Nucleophiles
Biocatalysts
Synthetic Route Development of NK-1 Antagonists

Event website

22 May 2008

Open Access Publishing in the Chemical Sciences

Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, London, U.K.

Chemical Information and Computer Applications Group

This meeting will revisit the area of open-access publishing. Speakers include Simon Coles (Southampton), Peter Murray-Rust (Cambridge), Robert Kiley (The Wellcome Trust), Diana Leitch (Manchester), Bryan Vickery (Chemistry Central) and Christoph Steinbeck (EBI), together with representatives from Nature Publishing Group and other relevant organisations.

Event website

28 May 2008 - 29 May 2008

Le Moteur Diesel / Diesel Engine

Rouen, France

Pollution control: actions on emissions at source; cold start emissions, recirculation of exhaust gases, after-treatment systems, solutions for Euro 5 and beyond, effects on fuel consumptions, maintaining performance over time and OBD, changes in measurement systems, etc.

Event website

29 May 2008 - 30 May 2008

2nd International Symposium on Green Processing in the Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Industries

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A.

Create breakthrough innovations with green chemistry that have the potential to revolutionize the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Share successes and opportunities to challenge ourselves to achieve greener process design.

Implement green chemistry solutions through the supply chain.

Event website

30 May 2008 - 03 June 2008

44th ASCO Annual Meeting

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

The premier educational and scientific event in the oncology community.

Event website

31 May 2008 - 05 June 2008

2nd IDECAT Conference on Catalysis

Porquerolles, France

"Concepts, Complexity and Diversity in Catalysis"

Materials/Nanoparticles
Theory
Catalysis/Engineering
Reactivity

Event website

01 June 2008 - 05 June 2008

Nanotech 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

"2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show"

Event website

01 June 2008 - 05 June 2008

Cleantech 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

A multi-disciplinary and multi-sector conference on global sustainability addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies and clean business practices. CSI Cleantech 2008 brings together the entire cleantech ecosystem, accelerating the flow of technologies from the research phase to the viable market phase. Cleantech links scientists, engineers and researchers with potential business, financial and government partners.

Contact

CSI Events

Event website

03 June 2008 - 05 June 2008

MD&M East 2008

New York, NY, U.S.A.

Event website

06 June 2008

GreenTech 2008

Pasadena, California, U.S.A.

Conference topics include the overall global energy picture, solar power, wind energy, hydropower, biofuels from cellulosic sources, nuclear power, new materials from renewable sources, and fuel cells.

Event website

07 June 2008 - 10 June 2008

IPMI 32nd Annual Conference of Precious Metals

JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.

Contact

IPMI

Event website

Journal review

09 June 2008

Catalysis for Energy

Imperial College London, U.K.

IChemE's Catalysis Subject Group

Research and Technologies to help solve the World Energy Challenge

Contact

IChemE

Event website

11 June 2008 - 12 June 2008

Diesel Emissions Conference Europe 08

Brussels, Belgium

One of the main themes will be the commercial impact of the latest emissions standards on diesel truck manufacturers and emissions control equipment suppliers. The conference will combine top-level strategy presentations with case studies and panel discussions from the businesses and authorities that will continue to shape the future of diesel emissions reduction.

Event website

11 June 2008 - 12 June 2008

IPTEC

Frankfurt/Main, Germany

An international market place designed to assist technology based companies and organisations to develop their business through effective partnering.

Contact

IPTEC Team

Event website

14 June 2008 - 19 June 2008

Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy

Universitätszentrum Obergurgl, Ötz Valley, near Innsbruck, Austria

ESF-FWF Conference in Partnership with LFUI

"Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (N&N) can contribute to a positive development in this direction in several ways, for instance by contributing to more efficient harvesting of sun light, by providing thermoelectric materials to harvest energy from temperature gradients, by providing energy storage technology e.g. in batteries and for hydrogen storage, by enabling light-weight materials for transportation, by influencing the energy efficiency of industrial production and of household energy use (e.g., through fuel cells, catalysis, reduced friction losses), and by offering schemes to clean up harmful emissions resulting from various energy systems.

Topical areas covered by this conference are those where N&N will, or may, have an impact on the development of a sustainable energy system, including environmental aspects. The conference includes both basic science of relevance for energy/environmental technology and more application oriented research. The objective is to gather experts in the respective fields at one conference, with the aim to make both an inventory and exposure of the state-of-the-art N&N based energy research, technologies and opportunities. We thereby hope to foster scientific excellence in this area, to identify synergies between disciplines and people, and to catalyze global contacts and collaborations among world-leading experts and laboratories. The conference has a strong educational character in as much as it shall provide a younger generation of researchers with a vision, as well as the knowledge and tools to realize this vision."

Event website

15 June 2008 - 19 June 2008

17th World Hydrogen Energy Conference (WHEC) 2008

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Will cover a range of topics highlighting the complex issues of hydrogen as an energy carrier. These will include methods of generating hydrogen, materials for hydrogen storage, infrastructure development and hydrogen utilisation technologies, particularly fuel cell systems.

Contact

Secretariat

Event website

15 June 2008 - 18 June 2008

20th Canadian Symposium on Catalysis

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

"Clean Air, Climate Change and Catalysis"

The Canadian Symposium on Catalysis is held biannually. Canadian and international researchers from all areas of catalysis are equally welcome to attend. The object of the meeting is to showcase the recent achievements, promote the exchange of ideas and stimulate new developments in all fields of catalysis. The symposium will also focus on encouraging the exchange of knowledge between researchers from heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. The common theme will be how catalysis can address issues of air quality and greenhouse gas emissions through improved efficiency and selectivity. Papers from all areas of catalysis research are invited.

Topical areas that have been chosen for additional focus include:

Fuel Cell Catalysis
Transition Metal Catalysis
Catalysis for Biomass Utilisation
Computational Modelling of Catalytic Processes
Catalysis for Cleaner Energy
Catalysis for Green Chemistry

Contact

20CSC2008

Event website

18 June 2008 - 19 June 2008

The Sustainability Challenge

Munich, Germany

"RSC Speciality Chemicals Sector Symposium"

Will highlight the approaches being taken by the industry in response to environmental concerns and long-term sustainability.

Event website

18 June 2008 - 20 June 2008

Coordination Chemistry and Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms

University of Edinburgh, U.K.

"RSC IRMDG/CCDG Meeting"

18 June - 19 June: Student-centred with workshops and a particular focus on reaction mechanisms

19 June - 20 June: Cutting-edge coordination chemistry and ligand design

Event website

23 June 2008 - 25 June 2008

2008 SAE International Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Congress

Shanghai, China

The focus of the Congress is on how research and development in fuel and propulsion technology is being directed towards environmental goals. The Program Committee is particularly interested in papers on the following principal topics:

  • Hydrogen production and handling
  • Fuel cell powered vehicles
  • Fuels derived from biological sources
  • The formulation and performance of synthetic fuels.
  • Design and performance of utility and stationary engines

Event website

23 June 2008 - 26 June 2008

PM'2008

Xi'an, China

"Third International Conference"

"Platinum Metals in the Modern Industry, Hydrogen Energy and Life Maintenance in the Future"

1. Platinum metals production

2. Platinum metals in the modern industries

3. Platinum metals in fuel cells and of hydrogen energy technologies

4. Platinum metals in life maintenance technologies and consumption goods

Contact

PM'2008

Event website

23 June 2008 - 27 June 2008

Engine Emissions Measurement

Weetwood Hall Hotel and Conference Centre, Leeds, U.K.

"A specialist course, with extensive participation by lecturers from Horiba Instruments that is aimed at teaching the latest developments in automotive and industrial engine emissions measurement procedures. The course is directed at both emissions legislation compliance and at engine and catalyst development for low emissions. Passenger car emissions legislation measurement requirements are fully detailed for ultra-low emission SI and diesel vehicles. Heavy duty diesel emissions legislation measurement methods for on-road and off-road engine uses are fully described, including the latest European proposals for measurement of particle number as well as mass. The specialist areas of time resolved emissions in test cycles for emissions control engine development is also covered in detail. The accurate determination of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption from the legislated test cycles is a major theme of the course. The course also covers the fast growing area of in-vehicle emissions measurement for real world driving emissions measurement. Several areas are covered that are currently not regulated in the Europe but are in the USA and may be regulated in future in Europe. This includes VOC speciation for ozone forming potential evaluation as well as air toxics and PAH speciation of diesel particulates for carcinogenic toxic emissions evaluations."

Event website

23 June 2008 - 26 June 2008

Organic Process Research & Development

Montreal, Canada

"18th International Conference and Exhibition"

Will bring together chemists and engineers from all parts of the world to discuss issues related to synthetic route design, development and optimisation, and the scale-up of these processes in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical and allied fields.

Event website

24 June 2008 - 27 June 2008

7th International Symposium on New NanoMaterials for Electrochemical Systems

Montréal, Canada

Fuel Cells
Advanced Primary and Secondary Batteries
Electrochemical Super-capacitors
Bio-electrochemical Devices
Sensor Systems
Solar Cells
Photo-electrochemical Cells
Elaboration and Characterization

Event website

24 June 2008 - 26 June 2008

Recycling Metals from Industrial Wastes

Golden, Colorado, U.S.A.

Focuses on current plant practices to convert metal-containing wastes to products. Processors, raw materials, and markets are identified and quantified. Speakers with decades of hands-on experience detail multiple approaches to recycling metals and associated materials - backed up by slides, videos, and the syllabus.

Particular emphasis is given to combinations of physical, hydrometallurgical, and pyrometallurgical processing, along with associated regulations, to facilitate economical recycling. The presentations are on a practical level, focusing on plant operations, with ample opportunity for interaction by the course participants.

Event website

24 June 2008 - 26 June 2008

12th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

Washington, DC, U.S.A.

"Using Green Chemistry & Engineering to Advance Sustainable Solutions"

Contact

ACS Meetings

Event website

25 June 2008 - 27 June 2008

EMC 2008

University of California, Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A.

"2008 Electronic Materials Conference"

Event website

27 June 2008

Structure, Assembly and Reactivity of Molecules at Surfaces

University College London, Department of Chemistry, London, U.K.

"RSC Solid Surfaces Group Symposium"

Professor Gary Attard (Department of Chemistry, University of Cardiff), Electrochemical approaches to problems in surface science and heterogeneous catalysis

Professor Peter Beton (School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham), Ordered and random supramolecular networks

Professor Graham Leggett (Department of Chemistry, University of Sheffield), Unclean! Nanostructured biomolecular interfaces

Professor Phil Woodruff (Department of Physics, University of Warwick), Getting quantitative local structural information on molecular adsorbates

Event website

29 June 2008 - 04 July 2008

Metals in Medicine

Proctor Academy, Andover, New Hampshire, U.S.A.

"The intersection of Inorganic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry offers a rich scientific landscape to address current unsolved problems in clinical health care. Metals in Medicine is a field that is growing far beyond the classic “success stories” of cisplatin and Gd-MRI contrast agents. At this crossroad, there are nearly unlimited possibilities for applying the unique chemical properties of inorganic building blocks to difficult problems in all areas of health.

This meeting will focus on developing an understanding of the big picture opportunities, ongoing forefront research, and necessary approaches required to move basic scientists closer to real results in the clinic. We also expect the meeting to appeal to researchers from a wide range of backgrounds, facilitating better collaborations and partnerships among inorganic chemists, biologists, physicians, and the pharmaceutical industry.

The meeting will be organized around presenting both current clinical practices and discovery-level research in seven medicinally relevant areas (Oncology, Diagnostics, Infectious Diseases, Neurodegenerative Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Diseases, and Aging). Speakers and poster presenters are encouraged to present the most pressing biological problems, best strategies, key criteria involved in design, and appropriate research networks required to address the special issues associated with problems in medicinal bioinorganic chemistry."

Event website

29 June 2008 - 02 July 2008

BOS 2008

Vilnius, Lithuania

"Balticum Organicum Syntheticum 2008"

BOS is a conference series held every two years in the Baltics. It is a combination of Plenary Lectures and poster sessions on the general topics of organic, synthetic, pharmaceutical, catalytic and process chemistry. A full social calendar including opening reception, concert, tours and a final banquet will also be planned. The conference is limited to 275 participants in order to maintain an intimate conference.

Event website

02 July 2008 - 04 July 2008

Recent Appointees in Materials Chemistry

Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, U.K.

Materials Chemistry Forum, Royal Society of Chemistry

A networking conference for new academics (< 5 years since appointment) in the area of materials chemistry. There will be sessions in: catalytic materials, photonic / optically active materials, biomaterials, energy materials.

Invited speakers: Professor G. Hutchings (University of Cardiff) and Dr J. Durrant (Imperial College) and representatives from the EPSRC and Journal of Materials Chemistry.

Event website

05 July 2008 - 09 July 2008

SEG-GSSA 2008 Conference

Misty Hills, Johannesburg, South Africa

"Africa Uncovered – Mineral Resources for the Future"

Joint Conference of the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) and the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA)

Incorporating SEG 2008 and Geoforum 2008

Technical programme, Session 3: "Platinum in Africa"

Contact

Secretary

Event website

06 July 2008 - 11 July 2008

ISHC XVI

Florence, Italy

"International Symposium on Homogeneous Catalysis XVI"

Event website

06 July 2008 - 09 July 2008

ISCD-20 Chirality 2008

University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

"20th International Symposium on Chirality"

The premier meeting that brings together world-renown scientists to provide the largest and most thorough coverage of all aspects and advances related to chirality, and its impact on the practical and economic aspects of science and technology. This year’s meeting includes discussions for exchanging ideas and recent progresses on all aspects related to chirality in life sciences, chemistry, separation sciences, material sciences and physics.

Event website

07 July 2008 - 09 July 2008

Electrocatalysis: Theory and Experiment at the Interface

University of Southampton, U.K.

"Faraday Discussion 140"

Advances in theoretical methodology; to describe the state of the art and to address what is still missing.
Development of spectroscopic techniques; moving from studies of model surfaces to more realistic surfaces and in situ investigations.
Electrocatalyst discovery; what can be learned from high throughput screening methods and theoretical calculations?
Beyond fuel cells; the future of electrocatalysis.

Event website

07 July 2008 - 09 July 2008

Bio-fuels: Specifications and Performance Symposium

Paris, France

"There is a growing abundance of global conferences and symposia on bio fuels simply because of the political and legislative pressures to encourage the use of these alternatives. This has been brought on by the wake of continuing high oil prices, the growing insecurity of crude oil and petroleum based fuels, and increasing concerns about road transport's contribution to global warming. However, virtually all of these conferences neglect the in-depth issues of global fuel specifications and how these affect the performance of future fuels in the vehicles in the market place. This symposium will be unique for it will be organized in support of the needs of the motor industry and its alliances with representation from the U.S., Europe and Asia. All will address the question, "how will rapid growth in global bio fuels affect the global specifications and performance of future fuels?""

Event website

07 July 2008 - 11 July 2008

Synthesis & Methods

Basel, Switzerland

"Critical Updates of the Literature of Organic Chemistry"

Includes:

Organopalladium Chemistry – Guy Lloyd-Jones, Bristol University

Organopalladium and Metathesis Reactions – Guy Lloyd-Jones, Bristol University

Event website

08 July 2008 - 12 July 2008

ICC14 Pre-Symposium

Kyoto University Clock Tower Centennial Hall, Kyoto, Japan

"International Symposium on Creation and Control of Advanced Selective Catalysis"

Celebration of 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Catalysis Society of Japan.

Event website

09 July 2008 - 12 July 2008

Nanocatalysis: Fundamental and Applications

Dalian, China

Pre-conference of the 14th International Congress on Catalysis

Synthesis of nanomaterials
Metal and metal oxides
Nanocomposites
Porous nanomaterials
Novel catalytic materials

Characterization and theory
Size and morphology
Nanoassembly
Surface properties
New characterization techniques
Theoretical simulation
Mechanism at molecular level

Applications of nanocatalysis
Energy conversion
Environmental protection
Green chemistry

Event website

09 July 2008 - 17 July 2008

ACS Summer School on Sustainability and Green Chemistry

Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, U.S.A.

"Learn about green chemistry and engineering, renewable resources, and energy sources, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in a number of activities designed to provide a solid foundation in sustainability and green chemistry."

Event website

13 July 2008 - 18 July 2008

14th ICC

Seoul, Korea

"Catalysis as the Pivotal Technology for the Future Society"

Innovations in catalyst design
New findings in reaction mechanism
Advances in catalytic reaction engineering
Catalysis in energy/fuel production
Catalysis for fine chemicals/industrial chemicals production
Catalysis for clean environment

Event website

13 July 2008 - 18 July 2008

ICOMC 2008

University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France

"23rd International Conference on Organometallic Chemistry"

Contact

ICOMC23

Event website

15 July 2008

Impact of Analytical Innovation on Geochemical, Environmental, Exploration & Food Science

Geological Society, Burlington House, London, U.K.

A meeting to mark the outstanding contribution of Professor Mike Thompson (Birkbeck College, London)

This one day meeting will cover the current state of the art and the way in which developments in analytical instrumentation, methodology and the assessment of data quality have influenced progress in geochemistry, environmental, exploration and food science.

Event website

20 July 2008 - 25 July 2008

38th International Conference of Coordination Chemistry

Jerusalem, Israel

Event website

20 July 2008 - 22 July 2008

1st International Combinatorial Catalysis Symposium (ICCS)

Daejeon, Korea

1. Theoretical approaches for the catalyst discovery: Informatics and data mining
2. High throughput characterization in catalysis
3. Synthesis of catalyst libraries using combinatorial technology
4. High throughput screening in homogeneous, heterogeneous, electro- and bio-catalysis
5. Industrial application with HTE
6. H2 storage materials
7. Fuel cell & energy conversion catalysis
8. Miscellaneous

Event website

20 July 2008 - 25 July 2008

2008 Gordon Research Conference on Fuel Cells

Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

Will focus on the fundamental science of polymer electrolyte fuel cells for automotive, portable, and stationary power applications. Although the landscape is now replete with demonstration units and prototypes for various applications, fundamental limitations still exist in the basic technology that impede ubiquitous implementation. The focus of this conference will be to explore and debate these limitations and potential solutions. Where possible, speakers with differing viewpoints and pathways will be selected for presentation and discussion. Recent understanding of degradation mechanisms and the development of novel materials will be a major focus. Performance limitations from the nano-to-macro scale will also be covered, along with new solutions to diagnostic challenges. Structural design of the catalyst layer and membrane at the nano-scale holds much promise in achieving low cost, high performance robust fuel cell materials and will also be included.

Event website

20 July 2008 - 22 July 2008

Catalysis for Hydrogen Energy Production and Utilization

Gyeongju, Korea

Post-symposium of the 14th International Congress on Catalysis

Hydrogen production
Hydrogen production from fossil fuels
Photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical hydrogen production
Electrocatalytic hydrogen production
Hydrogen from biological feedstocks
Nanomaterials for hydrogen energy production
Other hydrogen production technologies
Intergrated systems for hydrogen production

Hydrogen Storage
Solid state hydrogen storage
Catalysis for accelerating charge and discharge kinetics of hydrogen
Organic hydrides for hydrogen storage
Nanomaterials for hydrogen storage

Fuel Cells
New electrode materials
Electrodes of low noble metal loadings
Stability of electrodes
Inorganics in fuel cell membranes
Characterization and modeling of fuel cell electrodes

Contact

Secretariat

Event website

20 July 2008 - 25 July 2008

ADHOC 2008

San Servolo, Venice, Italy

10th International Symposium "Activation of Dioxygen and Homogeneous Catalytic Oxidation"

Contact

Conference

Event website

21 July 2008 - 02 August 2008

Green Metathesis Chemistry: Great Challenges in Synthesis, Catalysis and Nanotechnology

Bucharest, Romania

"NATO Advanced Study Institute"

The scientific programme will cover the following main topics of keen interest for academic and industrial metathesis community: a) Catalyst design and process developments in the frame of green metathesis chemistry; b) Nanostructures, architecturally complex assemblies and fine chemical synthesis; c) Synthesis of bioactive molecules and natural compounds; d) Chirality and enantioselective synthesis; e) Tailored polymers and new technologies for advanced smart materials. These topics will provide solutions to acute problems such as: environmental and security aspects; necessity for new highly active, selective and recyclable catalytic systems for economically advantageous and user friendly processes of green metathesis chemistry; ionic liquids and green solvents for metathesis processes; creation of new, sustainable technologies for production of fine chemicals and intelligent materials.

Event website

22 July 2008 - 25 July 2008

Ninth Tetrahedron Symposium

Berkeley, California, U.S.A.

Organic Synthesis
Bioorganic Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
Molecular Recognition
Organic Chemistry of Materials

Event website

27 July 2008 - 01 August 2008

17th International Conference on Photochemical Conversion and Storage of Solar Energy

Sydney, Australia

Photoinduced electron and energy transfer
Solar hydrogen
Biomimetic systems
Molecular and nanostructured solar cells
Photocatalysis and environmental chemistry
Photosynthesis and hydrogenase
Photoelectrochemistry and new materials

Contact

ICMS Pty Ltd.

Event website

04 August 2008 - 07 August 2008

2008 Diesel Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference

Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.A.

  • Advanced Combustion Technologies
    • In-Cylinder Emissions Reductions and Efficiency Improvements
    • Advanced Fuel Injection Equipment and Controls
    • Modeling and Analysis
  • High-Efficiency Engine Technologies
    • Thermal Efficiency Improvement and Emissions Compliance
    • Development Challenges for Light-Duty Diesels
    • Turbo-Compounding Systems and Bottoming Cycles
    • Engine Down-Sizing Techniques
  • Fuels and High Performance Lubricants
    • Customized Fuels vs. "Smart Engines"
    • New Feedstocks for Diesel Fuels and Fuel Blends
    • Impact of Shale Oil and Oil Sands on Fuel Properties
    • Properties and Quality Control Issues for Biodiesel Blends
    • Lube Oil Additive's Effect on Aftertreatment Devices
    • Lubricant's Role in Improving Fuel Economy
  • Emission Control Technologies
    • NOx and PM Emission Control Technologies
    • Performance/Durability Issues
    • Urea Quality, Infrastructure, Distribution and Anti-Tampering Issues
    • Idle Reduction Technologies
    • Heavy-Duty Hybrid Powertrain Technologies
    • Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSATs)
  • Thermoelectrics for Vehicle Applications
    • Thermoelectric Generator Development
    • Scale-Up of High Efficiency Nanoscale Thermoelectric Materials
    • Thermoelectric HVAC Systems

Event website

05 August 2008 - 07 August 2008

Materials and Processes for Medical Devices 2008

InterContinental Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.

"Opportunities for Next-Generation Implants"

Event website

06 August 2008 - 14 August 2008

33rd IGC

Oslo, Norway

"Geoscience World Congress 2008"

"Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development"

Platinum-group mineralogy, Andy McDonald, Kari Kojonen (COM)

Contact

Secretariat

Event website

17 August 2008 - 20 August 2008

Hydrometallurgy 2008

Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.

"6th International Symposium"

Honoring Robert Shoemaker

Event website

17 August 2008 - 21 August 2008

SMTAI 2008

Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

Includes:

18 August 2008

"Alternative Energy: Fuel Cells and Solar Cells Enter High Volume Manufacturing"

Event website

23 August 2008 - 27 August 2008

Tenth International Symposium on Heterogeneous Catalysis

Varna, Bulgaria

"Quo Vadis, Catalysis?"

Catalyst preparation and characterization
Catalysis and environmental protection
Catalysis in petrochemistry and oil processing
Catalysis and nanotechnology
Catalysis and new sources of energy

Event website

24 August 2008 - 29 August 2008

Introduction to Platinum/Palladium and Gum Bichromate Workshop

Condon, Montana, U.S.A.

"Platinum/palladium prints are valued by photographers, collectors, galleries and museums for their inherent beauty and archival stability. Although there is much lore and mystique associated with the platinum printing process, when properly handled, it can be accomplished by anyone willing to put in a little time and effort to make it work. Platinum printing is often thought to be a very difficult and expensive process. In this workshop we will de-mystify the process and learn the basic skills necessary to produce very fine platinum/palladium prints at a reasonable cost."

Event website

27 August 2008 - 29 August 2008

Water - From Interfaces to the Bulk

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, U.K.

"Faraday Discussion 141"

Plans to achieve a unification of views towards the goal of understanding the microscopic structure and behaviour of condensed phases of water at interfaces and progressing into the bulk.

Event website

31 August 2008 - 03 September 2008

5 ICEC

Queen's University Belfast, U.K.

"5th International Conference on Environmental Catalysis"

Session Topics and (Session Chairs):

Automotive emission control
(Professor Magnus Skoglundh)

Catalysis for the production of clean fuels, including from renewables
(Professor Graham Hutchings)

Catalysis in a sustainable fine chemical industry, to include chemicals from renewables
(Professor David Jackson)

Greener process intensification
(Professor Asterios Gavriilidis)

Catalysis for clean air and water
(Professor Gabriele Centi)

Catalysis for sustainable energy conversion, to include aspects of global warming and CO2 removal/recycle
(Professor Martin Atkins)

Contact

5 ICEC

Event website

Journal review

01 September 2008 - 05 September 2008

23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference

Feria Valencia, Valencia, Spain

International experts will present the newest developments from research, technology, industry and politics in over 1000 scientific contributions for five days. Accompanying workshops, field trips, and discussion forums will offer an excellent platform to transfer knowledge.

Event website

07 September 2008 - 10 September 2008

2008 International Hydrogen Conference

Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, U.S.A.

"Effects of Hydrogen on Materials"

  • Effects of hydrogen environments on mechanical properties of materials, including deformation and fracture
  • Effects of hydrogen environments on physical properties of materials
  • Fracture mechanisms in hydrogen environments
  • Hydrogen-deformation mechanisms
  • Hydrogen interactions with defects
  • Hydrogen permeation, diffusion, and solubility
  • Hydrogen-induced phase transformations
  • Design of structures for hydrogen environments
  • Hydrogen effects on polymers
  • Effects of hydrogen isotopes and helium in materials
  • Modeling of hydrogen effects on materials, including finite element, ab initio, and atomistic methods

Event website

08 September 2008 - 09 September 2008

2008 Chem Outsourcing Conference for Pharmaceutical Professionals

Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.A.

The annual ChemOutsourcing Show is widely attended by large, mid-sized, small pharmaceutical/biotech company executives and scientists plus a large assembly of suppliers from around the world who source chemicals.

Event website

09 September 2008 - 12 September 2008

Contemporary Strategies in Organic Synthesis

Nice, France

A 4 day course given by: Professor Joe Sweeney, University of Reading; Professor Steve Caddick, University College London; Dr Alison Hulme, University of Edinburgh; Professor Billy Kerr, University of Strathclyde, Dr Alan Spivey, Imperial College; Dr Steve Marsden, University of Leeds; and Professor Alan Armstrong, Imperial College.

Event website

10 September 2008 - 12 September 2008

Conference on Excitonic Solar Cells

Warwick University, U.K.

The conference is being organised as part of the UK Excitonic Solar Cells Supergen programme.

This 2.5 day conference will focus on the scientific issues underlying the development of excitonic solar cells. Topics covered will include the characterisation, function and modelling of dye sensitised, organic and hybrid devices.

Event website

12 September 2008 - 16 September 2008

33rd ESMO Congress

Stockholm, Sweden

Premier European congress in oncology.

Event website

14 September 2008 - 18 September 2008

11th International Symposium on Superalloys

Champion, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Forum for technical interchange among researchers, producers and users regarding the design, processing, utilization, testing and behavior of high-temperature materials.

Event website

15 September 2008 - 17 September 2008

ELECTROCHEM 08

University of Liverpool, U.K.

SCI Electrochemical Technology Group; RSC Electrochemistry Group and RSC Electroanalytical Group

Redox-Active Organic Materials
Nanoscale Electrochemistry
Electrochemical Surface Science
Electrochemistry and Sustainability
Electrochemical Sensors
New Developments in Electrochemistry

Event website

15 September 2008 - 19 September 2008

ISEC2008

Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.

"Solvent Extraction - Fundamentals to Industrial Applications"

"International Solvent Extraction Conference"

Event website

Journal review

16 September 2008 - 20 September 2008

2nd EuCheMS Chemistry Congress

Turin, Italy

"2nd European Chemistry Congress"

Will be co-organised by EuCheMS (European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences) and SCI (Società Chimica Italiana), the hosting society.

The scope of the congress will cover the following themes via cross-fertilisation of scientific disciplines:

Advances in Synthesis
Advances in Understanding
Chemistry and Life Sciences
Energy and Industry
Environment
Materials and Devices

Event website

17 September 2008 - 19 September 2008

1st International Conference on Nano Technology

Albany, New York, U.S.A.

The Conference will benefit anyone engaged in developing new processes, products and techniques or seeking to translate or apply micro and nano processes. The Technical Committee recognises the wealth of knowledge within a wide range of industrial sectors including pharmaceuticals, health & personal care, biotechnology, chemicals, electronics, coatings, paints & pigments and food & drink. They encourage papers from these and other sectors. Chemical engineers and chemists working in academia on industrially related research will also benefit from attendance at this conference. Whatever the sector in which they are working, delegates will receive valuable insights into innovative technologies and processes. Experienced managers are invited to share their knowledge with other delegates.

Event website

21 September 2008 - 24 September 2008

First Carisma International Conference: MEA 2008

Palais des Congrès, La Grande Motte, France

"Progress in MEA components for Medium and High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells"

"The first international conference organised in Europe specifically devoted to the challenges in developing fuel cell materials and membrane electrode assemblies for the medium and high temperature range targeted for transport applications and stationary power generation. The conference will be the opportunity for presentation of recent results, discussion and debate on the solutions sought internationally to the bottlenecks associated with operation at higher temperatures, with an international programme of invited lectures, oral and poster contributions, and roundtable discussions. The conference is initiated by the Carisma European Coordination Action on Intermediate and high temperature Membrane electrode Assemblies."

Event website

22 September 2008 - 23 September 2008

A Celebration of Organic Chemistry

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, Canterbury, U.K.

Organised by the SCI Fine Chemicals Group in association with Pfizer

Event website

22 September 2008 - 24 September 2008

NHA Fall 2008 Forum

Golden, Colorado, U.S.A.

"Hydrogen from Renewables"

Event website

25 September 2008

New Funding and Partnerships for Fuel Cells

East Midlands, U.K.

The Low Carbon and Fuel Cell KTN, in partnership with the Grove Fuel Cell Symposium and the East Midlands Development Agency.

Update on the current status of the JTI, including the first Call;

Gain insight into TSB's strategy for supporting fuel cells;

Learn more about alternative funding streams available to the UK fuel cell industry;

Hear about the activities and plans of the British Midlands Hydrogen Forum;

Visit the new hydrogen refuelling station at Loughborough;

Have your say on the future shape and evolution of the Eleventh Grove Fuel Cell Symposium.

Event website

28 September 2008 - 30 September 2008

Sixth International Conference on Inorganic Materials

Dresden, Germany

The conference will include sessions on Ceramics and glasses; Semiconductors and ion conductors; Metallic materials; Magnetic, optical and other functional materials; Nanostructured and hybrid materials; Fundamental materials research.

Event website

28 September 2008 - 01 October 2008

Chemeca 2008

Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, Australia

"Towards a Sustainable Australasia"

Contact

Chemeca 2008

Event website

28 September 2008 - 02 October 2008

5th International Conference on Combinatorial and High-Throughput Materials Science

Kloster Seeon, Germany

"The conference in the area of combinatorial and high-throughput materials science to offer the best opportunity to discuss the most recent developments in the area. The informal atmosphere facilitates an active interchange of challenging ideas in open discussions among the leading players from all backgrounds in the field. The total number of participants is limited to 120 to ensure perfect conditions for in-depth communication.

Main topic areas include, but are not limited to, data mining / modelling, organic synthesis, polymers, biocatalysts / biomaterials, devices / multiplexing, sensors / fuel cells, catalysis, industrial application. Each topic area will be introduced to the audience by plenary speakers, leading experts in the field, deepened by prominent experienced senior scientists and new pathways illuminated by promising young scientists. Speakers are recruited from academic and industrial research environments. The programme will also include several "hot-topic" calls to cover the most exciting recent developments."

Contact

DECHEMA

Event website

28 September 2008 - 30 September 2008

Process Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Will have an emphasis on process R&D and a look into how another industry navigates the issues of commercial ramp up and manufacturing.

Event website

29 September 2008 - 30 September 2008

f-cell 2008

Haus der Wirtschaft, Stuttgart, Germany

"8th Forum for Producers and Users"

Event website

29 September 2008 - 01 October 2008

IWCC7

Lake Zurich, Switzerland

"7th International Workshop on Catalytic Combustion"

"Future Concepts in Energy Related Catalysis"

Hosted by the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) Switzerland

Session Topics:

Conventional Catalytic Combustion for Gas-Turbines
Fuel-Treatment / Reforming Using Catalysis
Catalytic Combustion for Microreactors (less than 10kW thermal power)
Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment in Power Generation Systems (Gas Turbines and Internal Combustion Engines for Stationary Application)

Event website

04 October 2008

Sustaining the Future with New Materials and Green Chemistry and Technology

Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, U.K.

"The 15th Joint Annual Conference of the Chinese Society of Chemical Science and Technology in the UK (CSCST) and the Society of Chemical Industry-Chinese UK Group (SCI-CS)"

Organised by the SCI Chinese UK Group.

New methods for inorganic and organic synthesis
Catalysis and mechanisms
Structured solids and nanomaterials
Polymers & polymeric materials
Energy (including fuel cells, solar cells, energy storage, nanomaterials)
Sensors (including biosensors and biomarkers)
Green chemistry and technology

Contact

Dr Cigang Xu

Event website

05 October 2008 - 09 October 2008

Third International Platinum Conference: 'Platinum in Transformation'

Sun City, South Africa

South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)

  • Exploration and orebody delineation
  • Project valuation and funding
  • Current and future mine design and layout
  • Current and future mining operations
  • Mineral processing, smelting, and refining
  • New technologies for mining and processing
  • Mining Charter and legislation
  • Platinum marketing, uses, and applications
  • Environment and sustainability

Event website

05 October 2008 - 09 October 2008

MS&T'08

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

"Materials Science & Technology 2008"

Electronic and Magnetic Materials
Environmental and Energy Issues
Fundamentals and Characterization
Iron and Steel
Materials and Systems
Nanotechnology
Processing and Product
Manufacturing
Special Topics

Event website

05 October 2008 - 08 October 2008

NCRI Cancer Conference

The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham, U.K.

The major forum in the U.K. for showcasing the best British and international cancer research. The Conference offers unique opportunities for networking and sharing knowledge by bringing together the leading experts from all cancer research disciplines.

Event website

07 October 2008 - 09 October 2008

Catalytic Cross Coupling Reactions in Aromatic and Heteroaromatic Synthesis

Dublin, Ireland

A 3 day course given by Professor Victor Snieckus, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada:

(a) To provide a conceptual framework for the multitude of reactions currently emanating from the impact of transition metal catalysis on the field of aromatic and heteroaromatic synthesis and to place it into practical perspective;

(b) To present a systematic picture of C-C bond coupling methods (Suzuki-Miyaura, Negishi, Kumada-Corriu, Stille, and, most recently, Hiyama) according to hybridization format;

(c) To survey other rapidly evolving synthetically promising catalytic processes (Buchwald-Hartwig, Heck, Ullmann, Sonogashira, Grubbs) in a systematic manner using C-N, C-O, C-S formalism;

(d) To connect directed ortho metalation (DoM) strategies to these blossoming areas of transition metal catalysed processes;

(e) To contrast and compare the above modern processes with classical but still useful synthetic methods.

The desired consequence is the facility (both on paper and in the lab!) to use these modern strategies for the regiospecific construction of polysubstituted aromatic/heteroaromatic systems and for the rational assemblage of complex bioactive molecules and natural products. Normal synthetic and mechanistic organic knowledge will be assumed. Retrosynthetic analysis, specific mechanistic features of old and new reactions, and theoretical basis of synthetic principles will guide the presentation, discussion and problem solving sessions.

Event website

08 October 2008 - 09 October 2008

Fuel Cells Science & Technology 2008

Danish Confederation of Industries, Copenhagen, Denmark

"Scientific Advances in Fuel Cell Systems"

  • Membrane Science
  • Fuel Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Cell and Stack Technology
  • Systems and Applications
  • Modelling
  • Fuels for Fuel Cells

Event website

Journal review

12 October 2008 - 15 October 2008

REWAS 2008

Cancun, Mexico

"2008 Global Symposium on Recycling, Waste Treatment and Clean Technology"

Is the third in a series of international conferences to address the continuing globalization of environment protection through progress in recycling technology, re-engineering of the production system, and clean technologies.

Event website

12 October 2008 - 17 October 2008

PRiME 2008

Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.

214th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society

2008 Fall Meeting of The Electrochemical Society of Japan

Contact

ECS Meetings

Event website

12 October 2008 - 18 October 2008

Summer School on Green Chemistry

Venice, Italy

10th Event

Safer and innovative solvents
Renewable-based chemicals and products

Event website

15 October 2008

Metals in Synthesis 2008 (MIS 08)

University of Bath, Department of Chemistry, U.K.

RSC Centenary Lecture: Professor Masakatsu Shibasaki, University of Tokyo, Japan

Other speakers include: Prof Jonathan Williams (Bath), Dr Mike Willis (Oxford), Dr Paul Davies (Birmingham).

Event website

Journal review

20 October 2008 - 22 October 2008

Hydrogenation Technology

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This is a survey course intended to provide participants with a practical understanding of hydrogenation. The role of catalysts will be covered, including specific industrial catalysts and the reactions and processes where used. Emphasis will be placed on the design and layout of the hydrogenation laboratory, pilot plant and commercial plant and on hydrogenation operations in laboratory, pilot plant and plant equipment. The design of batch and continuous reactors, hydrogen handling and overall operation safety will also be discussed.

Event website

26 October 2008 - 28 October 2008

Organic Reactions & Syntheses

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Will explore strategies that enable the preparation of new pharmaceutical agents, molecular probes, complex natural products, and organic materials.

Event website

27 October 2008 - 28 October 2008

Environment & Transport in Different Contexts

Ghardaia, Algeria

"Environment and Transport facing South and North countries"

Event website

27 October 2008 - 30 October 2008

2008 Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition

Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.

"Fuel Cells for a Greener World"

Event website

27 October 2008

2nd British–German Nanotech Forum

London, U.K.

"Commercialising Future Technologies for Energy and Automotive Applications"

The bilateral forum will offer participants the possibility to learn in detail about cutting edge developments in the commercialisation of energy and automotive applications from both British and German experts.

Event website

28 October 2008 - 30 October 2008

ChemEng08

The NEC, Birmingham, U.K.

"A forum for professional engineers and scientists to debate, network, learn, engage and promote."

Sustainability sessions.

Contact

ChemEng08

Event website

28 October 2008 - 30 October 2008

Patent Information Conference 2008

Stockholm, Sweden

Opportunity to meet all the major players in patent information's commercial sector, as well as representatives from national patent offices and IP organisations.

Contact

EPO

Event website

29 October 2008

An Introduction to Chemical Information

Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, London, U.K.

Chemical Structure Association Trust (CSA Trust)/RSC Chemical Information and Computer Applications Group (RSC CICAG)

This one-day training course will continue the successful meetings held in previous years, with a series of presentations that will provide an impartial and critical overview of Chemical Information products. It will be given by specialists from academic information departments, vendor representatives and the pharmaceutical industry.

The theme of the presentations will cover structure searching in relation to chemical reactions, chemical properties and chemicals reported in patents.

Event website

03 November 2008 - 05 November 2008

Light-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Symposium

Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.

Presentations from leading experts in the fields of policy and technology will highlight the pathways to emissions compliance and technologies that are under investigation, being demonstrated, and set to be applied on current and future generations of light duty diesel engines.

Event website

05 November 2008

Best Practice for Operating Catalytic Processes

Wilton Centre, Redcar, U.K.

Organised by RSC Applied Catalysis Group

Will be of interest to both Chemists and Chemical Engineers wishing to learn more about the best practical methods for optimising and maximising the performance of industrial processes utilising catalysts.

Event website

06 November 2008 - 09 November 2008

Introduction to Platinum/Palladium and Gum Bichromate Printing

Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.A.

Platinum/palladium prints are valued by photographers, collectors, galleries and museums for their inherent beauty and archival stability. Although there is much lore and mystique associated with the platinum printing process, when properly handled, it can be accomplished by anyone willing to put in a little time and effort to make it work. Platinum printing is often thought to be a very difficult and expensive process. In this workshop we will de-mystify the process and learn the basic skills necessary to produce very fine platinum/palladium prints at a reasonable cost.

Event website

10 November 2008 - 12 November 2008

10th Annual OLEDS World Summit

La Jolla, California, U.S.A.

Will bring together leading display and lighting manufacturers, materials suppliers, R&D personnel, and brand owners to discuss the market, technology and business outlook for organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) in the flat panel display (FPD) and lighting industries. This important international conference will focus on standardization, current technology and equipment developments, consumer applications, and how to reduce cost while increasing marketability. Participants will get a thorough overview and assessment of the current OLED market, and have the opportunity to meet and network with leading industry experts and key FPD and lighting executives in an open-forum format.

Event website

11 November 2008 - 12 November 2008

Microwave Technology 08

Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa

"Microwave Technology in Minerals Engineering"

Event website

12 November 2008

Applied Catalysis: Towards Sustainable Chemical Industry

University of Bath, U.K.

Organised by IChemE's Catalysis Subject Group, and hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies at the University of Bath (http://www.bath.ac.uk/csct/).

IChemE's Catalysis Subject Group is pleased to announce its inaugural student conference, promoting the best of current research in applied catalysis under the wide remit of developing sustainable technologies. The event brings together researchers to present their work to their peers, senior academics and industrialists, and provides delegates with the opportunity to discover the diverse, exciting work currently under way in this area.

Event website

17 November 2008 - 19 November 2008

New Horizons in Catalysis

Florida, U.S.A.

"The Art of Catalysis in Process Chemistry"

Key topics include:

Discovery of new catalyst systems
Optimisation of catalytic processes and catalysts
Industrial applications of asymmetric hydrogenation
Catalyst platforms to help solve synthetic challenges

Event website

18 November 2008 - 20 November 2008

NF-MET 2008

Moscow, Russia

"Non-Ferrous Metals 2008"

Event website

18 November 2008 - 20 November 2008

HFCE 2008

Shanghai, China

"Second China International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investment & Trade Expo"

Event website

18 November 2008 - 19 November 2008

AMI Conference

Johannesburg, South Africa

Advanced Metals Initiative (AMI): facilitate research, development and innovation across the advanced metals value chain.

Event website

19 November 2008

Building on Breakthroughs in Polymer Fuel Cells

London, U.K.

"A workshop to discuss approaches for bridging the gap between research breakthroughs and proven product specifications for the next generation of low cost polymer MEAs.

Dramatic cost reduction is required before fuel cell mass markets, particularly in road transport, can be accessed. As Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn recently put it: "Do the math and you figure out that we will have to reduce the cost of [our fuel cell] car by more than 95 percent". We believe that the UK has distinctive capabilities in polymer materials, novel catalysts and MEA development that are highly relevant to meeting this challenge.

We are seeking to gather an audience of key researchers, members of fuel cell value chains, investors and public-sector funders to debate practical approaches to meeting this challenge and to help identify how Carbon Trust support – such as directed research investments of £3–10m – could best be deployed."

Contact

Carbon Trust

Event website

20 November 2008 - 21 November 2008

Interfacing Chemistry with Patents

London, U.K.

"An Introduction to Patents for Chemists & Chemical Engineers"

"This course is a lively introduction to how the patent system works and the nature and scope of the rights a patent gives with an emphasis on chemical inventions. It will cover patentability, patent procedures, infringement, the commercial exploitation of patents, the interpretation of patent literature and the role of the inventor. There will also be chemically orientated workshops aimed at exploring and reinforcing the basic course teachings.

Event website

25 November 2008

Searching and Sorting

Royal Society of Chemistry, Council Room, Burlington House, London, U.K.

RSC Industry and Technology Forum and RSC Law Group

A seminar on finding and processing chemical information This seminar will provide guidance on what organisations can do for themselves and guidance on outsourcing novelty and infringement searches. There will also be an interactive session demonstrating the online resources available through the RSC (numbers for the interactive session are limited, however, and priority will be given to those who register first).

Event website

27 November 2008

Financing Innovation

Venice, Italy

The conference will focus on the problems faced by innovative companies and their options when seeking finance. Lessons will be learned from example of companies from start-up to growth financing and IPO. Stakeholders of finance and investment will present their perspectives when assessing business risk and rating for credit. Reports will be given on new approaches of securing finance, based on intellectual property, as well as methods and instruments of using patent portfolios to attract investors.

Event website

28 November 2008

Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Functionalisation of Heterocycles

SCI International Headquarters, London, U.K.

Organised by the SCI Young Chemists' Panel Group.

The meeting is aimed at graduates with a background in synthetic organic chemistry and is ideally suited to those studying for a postgraduate degree or working within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries.

Event website

02 December 2008 - 04 December 2008

International CTI Forum NOx-Reduction

Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

Possibilities of reducing NOx for light and heavy diesel engines
Emissions thresholds compared with international thresholds: Challenges to reduce NOx
Engine improvements for NOx reduction
Technologies, concepts, strategies and solutions for the NOx reduction through emission after treatment
SCR systems: components, applications, strategies
AdBlue infrastructure
Simulation and development tools for NOx reduction reduction systems
Up-to-date concepts for NOx reduction compared with other concepts
Integrated systems for NOx minimisation

Event website

02 December 2008 - 03 December 2008

New Directions in Chemical Process Design

Sanibel Island, Florida, U.S.A.

This conference covers the application of new chemistry in the fields of chiral synthesis, aromatic compounds, chemocatalytic processes and biocatalysis for pharmaceutical discovery, development and manufacture.

Speakers will present papers describing new work in these fields, with an emphasis on practical commercial applications of new chemical synthesis technologies for drug discovery and development.

Delegates who will benefit from attending the conference are senior R&D scientists, managers and decision makers from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies looking to develop new routes to economically and efficiently produce their developmental drug candidates.

Event website

02 December 2008 - 04 December 2008

Organic Synthesis

Florence, Italy

"A Toolkit for the Industrial Chemist"

"This three-day course, written and presented by highly experienced chemists from the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry, provides a modular overview of the most important tools available for the organic chemist working in industry. The concepts are illustrated with an abundance of industrial and academic case studies from literature, conferences and private communications. The lectures are interspersed with interactive problems sessions, enabling participants to share in the problem solving and troubleshooting typically experienced when practising organic chemistry in an industrial environment."

Catalytic Hydrogenation

Other Reduction Methods (hydride reductions)

Industrially Useful C-C Bond Forming Reactions

Selected Aspects of Oxidation

Asymmetric Synthesis & Catalysis

Biocatalysis

Resolution Methods

Phase Transfer Catalysis

Green Chemistry Approaches to Industrial Synthesis

Case Studies in Industrial Synthesis

Organic Reactions in Water

Hazardous Chemical Reactions

Event website

03 December 2008 - 05 December 2008

Nanotechnology International Forum

Moscow, Russia

  • Nanoscale processes and phenomena;
  • Nanomaterials with predetermined properties;
  • Functional nanosystems based on nanomaterials;
  • Nanotechnology and manufacturing;
  • Metrology, standardization and certification in the sphere of nanotechnology and nanomaterials;
  • Social and safety aspects of nanotechnology development;
  • Equipment for nanotechnology and nanoindustry;
  • Foresight and roadmaps in nanotechnology and nanoindustry;
  • Investments in nanoindustry.

Event website

03 December 2008 - 05 December 2008

3rd Annual China Gold & Precious Metals Summit 2008

Shanghai, China

Includes:

Pre-conference Workshop

Gold and Precious Metals Recovery Industry Sector

Environmental considerations and gold & precious metals recovery
Precious metals recovery industry development strategies
Breakthrough technologies and equipment applied in precious metals recovery

Moderators: Johnson Matthey, Williams Advanced Materials, Sino-Platinum

Event website

04 December 2008

Fuel Cells – Ready or Not

University of Warwick, U.K.

Lecture by Dr Jack Frost, Director, Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells : The technical and commercial readiness of fuel cells for applications world wide.

Event website

10 December 2008

Lithium Battery & Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems

Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

"Utilizing Hybrid Technology to Deliver Successful Commercial Applications"

Event website

10 December 2008 - 12 December 2008

26th SCI Process Development Symposium

Churchill College, Cambridge, U.K.

Organised by SCI Fine Chemicals Group.

Includes:

Modelling Noyori-type Catalysts for Asymmetric Ketone Hydrogenation, Dr Antonio Zanotti-Gerosa, Johnson Matthey, U.K.

From Palladium to Iron – Catalyzed Reactions for the Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals, Prof Matthias Beller, Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Rostock, Germany

Catalytic Asymmetric Hydrogenation: Problems and Challenges on Scale, Dr Surendra Singh, Sepracor, U.S.A.

Event website

11 December 2008 - 12 December 2008

4th Annual Fuel Cells Durability & Performance

Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

Will provide an interdisciplinary discussion forum for fuel cell developers, manufacturers and suppliers working in the fields of fuel cells materials, stacks, system design, fabrication, and testing. The objectives of this meeting are: to discuss the latest innovations and emerging durability and performance issues common for all fuel cell systems, and specific to different types, designs, and sizes of fuel cells; to bring the attention of the testing systems, standards, and regulations development community to the current hurdles preventing fuel cells systems from large scale commercialization.

Event website

14 December 2008 - 18 December 2008

Inorganic Chemistry Conference IC08

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Will cater for all fields of inorganic chemistry, from bioinorganic chemistry, through classic coordination and organometallic chemistry, to supramolecular and materials chemistry.

Event website

03 January 2009 - 07 January 2009

8th International Symposium on “New Trends in Chemistry”

Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

+ 2nd Congress of the Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (FASC)

"This meeting is organized by the Egyptian Society of Analytical Chemistry (ESAC) in cooperation with Cairo University, Royal Society of Chemistry and the Pan Africa Chemistry Network."

Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

Event website

04 January 2009 - 06 January 2009

Inorganic Reactions at the Molecular Level

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University, U.K.

"38th Meeting of the RSC Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms Group in conjunction with RSC Inorganic Biochemistry Discussion Group"

Some areas covered will be: photochemistry, small molecule activation, energy, organometallic catalysis.

Contact

IRMG09

Event website

05 January 2009 - 08 January 2009

Mineral Deposits Studies Group/Applied Mineralogy Group Winter Meeting

Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter Cornwall Campus, Penryn, Cornwall, U.K.

Robert Schouwstra, Anglo Research, South Africa, Applied mineralogy in the mining industry

Fiona McEvoy et al., British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, Intrusion-related vein mineralisation in the English Lake District: a geochronological (U-Pb, Re-Os) and fluid inclusion study

Chris Brough et al., Cardiff University, Platinum-group elements (PGE) in Ophiolitic Chromitite – Characterising the link between chromite composition and PGE concentration

Event website

14 January 2009 - 15 January 2009

7th International Colloquium Fuels

Stuttgart/Ostfildern, Germany

"Mineral Oil Based and Alternative Fuels"

  • Emissions and Their Control
  • Combustion Processes and Fuel Requirements
  • Fuel Additives and Their Effectiveness
  • Fuels Quality and Properties
  • Alternative Fuels
  • Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
  • Unusual Vehicles
  • Production Aspects
  • Miscellaneous Aspects
  • Fuel Systems

Event website

18 January 2009 - 21 January 2009

Asymmetric Synthesis Conference 2009

Bolans Village, Antigua and Barbuda

Stereochemistry remains a key component of organic synthesis, and the challenges of asymmetric synthesis continue to provide a fertile ground for new discoveries and inventions in stereocontrol. The conference will include new chemistry ranging from diastereoselective methodology, through enantioselective organometallic processes to asymmetric organocatalysis, and to applications in synthesis.

Event website

21 January 2009

Powering the Future

Energy Institute, London, U.K.

A QinetiQ-hosted event highlighting market applications and drivers for battery and fuel cell technologies – taking a look at future technologies and exploring technical developments and market drivers. Guest speakers, including Dr Ben Todd from the Low Carbon and Fuel Cell KTN, will give talks throughout the event which will be hosted by the QinetiQ Energy and Environment team, who will also talk on various projects undertaken across the company.

Event website

22 January 2009 - 23 January 2009

abc Technologies 2009

Basel Hilton Hotel, Switzerland

automation beyond chemistry: Europe's premier and most exciting forum for exchange of ideas and knowledge in materials science, polymers, catalysts, medicinal chemistry, formulation, process R&D and scale-up technologies.

Event website

25 January 2009 - 30 January 2009

3rd Symposium Hydrogen and Energy

Alpenblick, Braunwald, Switzerland

Serves as an information platform of the fundamental science and the frontiers of research in Sciences and Technology of Hydrogen & Energy.

Event website

26 January 2009 - 29 January 2009

7th International CTI Forum Exhaust Systems

Düsseldorf, Germany

Exhaust systems

Event website

27 January 2009 - 30 January 2009

InformexUSA 2009

Moscone South Convention Center, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

Global marketplace for networking and doing business in the fine, custom and specialty chemical manufacturing industry.

Event website

01 February 2009 - 04 February 2009

NanoAfrica 2009

CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa

Novel nanomaterials synthesis
Advanced nano-structured materials
Nanotechnology and health/water/energy/textiles
Nanomaterials characterisation and metrology

Event website

01 February 2009 - 06 February 2009

Advanced Course on Catalysis: From Molecule to Reactor Design

Villars, Switzerland

"Organized in the framework of the European Network of Excellence on the Integrated Design of Catalytic Nanomaterials for a Sustainable Production (IDECAT) and is aimed to disseminate catalysis science and to promote the mobility of PhD students and scientists who are active in this field."

Event website

05 February 2009

The Low Carbon Generation

Warwick University, U.K.

Formerly the Lean Weight Vehicle Conference.

Contact

Cenex

Event website

05 February 2009

(Non)-Covalent Anchoring of Organometallics to Supports and Enzymes for Catalysis and Sensoring

University of Warwick, Physics Lecture Theatre, U.K.

Professor G. van Koten, Cardiff University

Recent studies have revealed that bis-ortho-chelated aryl-metal complexes, the so-called ECE-pincer metal complexes, exist in great varieties. Strategies for the preparation and application to catalysis of these ECE-pincer metal complexes will be described.

Event website

08 February 2009 - 11 February 2009

Chemistry in Cancer Research

New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.

A joint conference presented by the American Association for Cancer Research and the American Chemical Society

The conference will encompass research highlights across a span of chemistry-related topics, from the use of chemical tools in cancer target identification and validation, the design of chemical libraries for hit-seeking, strategies for hit-seeking and lead optimization in drug discovery, strategies for drug targeting and delivery, and the use of imaging, proteomics, process chemistry and analytical chemistry in cancer drug development. Each session will include three symposium talks, followed by short presentations from abstracts submitted by young investigators.

Event website

09 February 2009 - 12 February 2009

Mining Indaba 2009

Cape Town, South Africa

The world’s largest gathering of mining industry stakeholders.

Event website

10 February 2009

Carbon-Carbon Bond Forming Reactions, Ancient & Modern

Society of Chemical Industry, London, U.K.

Essential Awareness Briefing

Will update chemists on the essentials of important C-C bond-forming reactions used in industry (e.g. Stetter, Baylis-Hillman), focusing on the practical aspects which affect yield and quality of products.

Grignard and related reactions
Olefin metathesis
Wittig and related reactions
Cross-coupling reactions
Miscellaneous C-C bond-forming reactions

Event website

11 February 2009

Reduction Reactions in Organic Synthesis

Society of Chemical Industry, London, U.K.

Essential Awareness Briefing

Will comprehensively examine reduction using hydride reagents and catalytic processes, particularly hydrogenation and reductive amination. Both homogeneous and heterogeneous hydrogenation as well as enantioselective reductions will be covered, focusing on practical issues such as work up and product isolation as well as the reactions themselves.

Event website

12 February 2009

Case Studies in Organic Process R&D

Society of Chemical Industry, London, U.K.

Essential Awareness Briefing

Celebrating Scientific Update's 20th Anniversary

The conversion of a chemical synthesis into a process for manufacture on tonnage scale is of vital importance in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. 20 years ago, Trevor Laird created Scientific Update to help process chemists share their knowledge and expertise in this field.

Event website

13 February 2009

Industrial Asymmetric Synthesis & Related Processes

Society of Chemical Industry, London, U.K.

Essential Awareness Briefing

The synthesis of molecules containing one or more stereogenic centres has been a major area of study for the academic organic chemistry community for the last 30 years, culminating in the award of a Nobel Prize in this field. This one-day meeting will give a vital overview of the area allowing chemists to compare and contrast the different approaches.

Asymmetric oxidation
Asymmetric C-C bond-formation
Biocatalysis
Resolution and related methodologies
Organocatalysis

Event website

15 February 2009 - 19 February 2009

2009 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition

San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

"Linking Science and Technology for Global Solutions"

Light Metals
Extraction, Processing, Structure and Properties
Emerging Materials
Materials and Society: Energy and Recycling

Event website

22 February 2009 - 25 February 2009

NITROGEN + SYNGAS 2009

Rome, Italy

The conference will review developments in production technology and topical aspects of commerce for synthesis gas and downstream products, including ammonia, nitrogen fertilizers and chemicals such as urea, AN, UAN, methanol, hydrogen and synthetic fuels (GTL).

Contact

CRU Events

Event website

22 February 2009 - 25 February 2009

2009 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit

Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.

and Colorado Mining Association's 111th National Western Mining Conference

Event website

25 February 2009 - 27 February 2009

FC EXPO 2009

Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan

"5th International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo"

Event website

01 March 2009 - 04 March 2009

IPI-ConfEx 2009

Venice-Mestre, Italy

"Best Practices in Patent Information Management and Searching Techniques"

Contact

IPI-ConfEx

Event website

02 March 2009 - 04 March 2009

NCCC X

Noorwijkerhout, The Netherlands

"Xth Netherlands Catalysis and Chemistry Conference"

Specific Topics

  • Sustainable Chemistry, Energy and Devices
    (Dr M. T. Kreutzer and Dr W. H. Hesselink)
  • Tools: Theory, Spectroscopy and Model Catalysis
    (Prof. dr. J. W. Niemantsverdriet and Dr E. J. Meijer)
  • Micro- and Mesoporous Catalytic Materials
    (Prof. dr. B. Sels and Dr P. J. Kooyman)
  • (Bio)Organic Synthesis and Catalysis
    (Prof. dr. R. J. M. Klein-Gebbink and Dr J. G. Roelfes)

General Topics

  • Heterogeneous Catalysis
    (Prof. dr. L. Lefferts and Prof. dr. G. Rothenberg)
  • Homogeneous Catalysis
    (Prof. dr. J. N. H. Reek and Dr C. Muller)
  • Coordination Chemistry and Organometallic Chemistry
    (Prof. dr. K. Lammertsma and Dr E. Bouwman)
  • Industrial Catalysis and Bulk Chemicals
    (Dr E. Vogt and Dr M. Ruitenbeek)

Event website

03 March 2009 - 05 March 2009

Chemical Development & Scale-Up in the Fine Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries

Rome, Italy

A logical investigative approach to all aspects of chemical development is described, with an abundance of case studies from literature, conferences and private communications. The multi-disciplinary nature of chemical development is emphasised, from the initial interaction with laboratory research scientists to the vital partnership with chemical engineers in the pilot plant and in the production environment. The lectures are interspersed with interactive problem sessions, enabling participants to share in the problem solving and troubleshooting typically experienced during chemical development.

Event website

04 March 2009

Nano4Energy 2009

East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, U.K.

"Commercialisation of Nano-Enabled Clean Energy"

Will focus on the exploitation of nano-enabled clean energy generation, storage and conversion technologies, bringing together academics, investors, spin-out and supply chain companies with end-users to examine and promote the commercialisation process.

The technologies covered include:

Next Generation Photovoltaics
Hydrogen Generation
Fuel Cells
Batteries
Supercapacitors

Event website

04 March 2009 - 06 March 2009

Global Release Liner Industry Conference 2009

Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

Silicones & Technology

Materials & Developments

Event website

04 March 2009

RSC Lord Lewis Prize Symposium

Royal Society, London, U.K.

The symposium will take place in the Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall at the Royal Society, London. Professor Lord May will give a lecture entitled 'Science Advice and Policy Making', before being awarded with the RSC Lord Lewis Prize. There will be a short drinks reception after the symposium to which all delegates are invited.

Sponsor: Johnson Matthey

Event website

08 March 2009 - 13 March 2009

Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms

Galveston, Texas, U.S.A.

"Chemical phenomena of intense current interest – catalysis, atmospheric chemistry, the creation of new materials, small molecule activation, driving chemical reactions with renewable energy sources, green chemical processes, biological production of chemicals, etc. – intrinsically involve reactions of elements from throughout the periodic table. This conference focuses on the mechanisms of these reactions and the techniques that are used for elucidation of reaction mechanisms. Our goal is to bring together a diverse group of participants – a worldwide collection of researchers representing academics, national laboratories, and industry – to share broad-based approaches – kinetics, spectroscopy, isotopic effects, and computations – to understanding of how reactions occur in many contexts – catalysis, coordination chemistry, main group reaction, atomospheric, biological, electrochemical, fuels, solar conversion, and organic. Participants will receive exposure to a wide range of techniques used to study reaction mechanisms of contemporary interest.

The program has nine open slots for short poster talks. Everybody is welcome to apply for one of these by simply dropping a message to the Chair. The speakers will be selected by a committee shortly before the beginning of the conference. It is anticipated that the Chair will be able to provide financial aid toward travel expenses of those selected to speak."

Event website

12 March 2009

the Element

San Diego, California, U.S.A.

Johnson Matthey’s technical experts in the areas of cross coupling, carbonylation, selective hydrogenation and asymmetric transformations will be presenting new insights into maximizing the performance of your catalytic reactions.

Event website

13 March 2009

the Element

San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

Johnson Matthey’s technical experts in the areas of cross coupling, carbonylation, selective hydrogenation and asymmetric transformations will be presenting new insights into maximizing the performance of your catalytic reactions.

Event website

15 March 2009 - 19 March 2009

Hybrid Materials 2009

Tours, France

  • Biohybrids and Biomaterials
    (including bioinspired, biomimetic materials, biomineralisation, green materials, synthetic/biopolymer conjugates)

  • Bottom-up Approaches to Functional Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites
    (including sol-gel, functional nanoparticles and nanotubes, polymer-matrix nanocomposites)

  • Functional Porous Materials
    (including zeolites, MOFs, meso-porous materials, foams, hierarchically structured materials)

Event website

20 March 2009

Organometallic Chemistry, Past and Present

Royal Society of Chemistry, Council Chamber, Burlington House, London, U.K.

RSC Historical Chemistry Group
RSC Chilterns and Middlesex Local Section

Will survey the historical background to the remarkable development of organometallic chemistry to its modern form as a discipline linking inorganic, organic and catalytic chemistry. The first organometallic compounds were made in the mid-19th century by Sir Edward Frankland, the subject of a Wheeler Bequest lecture by Professor Colin Russell which will also be published as an Occasional Paper. The other five talks are also by eminent experts in the field and cover main-group organometallic compounds, metal carbonyl, metal olefin and sandwich complexes, and a final lecture surveys current and potential future developments in the area. The lectures will attempt to highlight the crucial, often accidental, discoveries that spurred advances in the field, together with the scientists who made those discoveries. The challenges to valence theory on the one hand and the close links with industrial processes and organic synthesis and catalysis on the other will be emphasised.

The meeting is free but seating is limited to fifty on a first-come-first-served basis.

Event website

22 March 2009 - 25 March 2009

7th Spring Meeting of the ISE

Szczyrk, Poland

"Recent Advances in Electrocatalysis and Photoelectrocatalysis"

The goal is to bring together scientists of different backgrounds that are active in various aspects (mostly fundamental with some reference to potential applications) of:

Electrocatalysis: including (but not limited to) processes of importance to the development of fuel cells (e.g. of oxygen reduction or oxidation of alcohols, etc.)

Photoelectrocatalysis (e.g. water splitting under illumination, hydrogen generation, photooxidation of a large variety of organic compounds).

Event website

23 March 2009 - 27 March 2009

Asia Mining Congress 2009

Raffles City Convention Centre

The 5th Asia Mining Congress will be back in 2009 to once again bring you the latest first-hand content necessary for your business success. Featuring over 100 world-class speakers representing the industry’s most important stakeholders, the 2009 programme will also be incorporating 6 new investor panel discussions to bring you the most pertinent analysis about investments made into the mining & resources sector. Emerging industry trends, new projects and the latest business partnerships in Asia awaits your discovery at Asia Mining Congress 2009.
Contact

Winnie Koh

Event website

25 March 2009

Building the Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Future Conference

Gallery Suite, NEC Birmingham, U.K.

Will focus on the application for the Low Carbon built environment European Union and UK programme.

Event website

26 March 2009

Fuel Cells in the Public Sector

Royal Geographical Society, London, U.K.

The Low Carbon and Fuel Cell Knowledge Transfer Network (LCFC KTN), together with the Technology Strategy Board and the Carbon Trust present a one day 'sandpit' event that will bring together a range of public sector bodies, private sector delivery agents and representatives from the fuel cell industry for presentations, in-depth breakout sessions and networking.

Event website

27 March 2009

UK-Russia Workshop: Building future partnerships in science and innovation

University of Oxford's Begbroke Science Park, U.K.

Aims to present an overview of science and innovation in Russia and the UK for three areas where there is potential for increased collaboration:

Emerging energy technologies, with a particular focus on fuel cells hydrogen economy and batteries;
Environmental technologies, with a focus on monitoring, monitoring instruments and remediation;
Nanotechnology, particularly in areas of metrology, health and safety and modelling.

The workshop is sponsored by the British Embassy in Russia and key note addresses will be given by Anne Pringle, UK Ambassador to Russia and by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

The workshop draws on a study undertaken by AEA for the British Embassy in Moscow and which will be available at the workshop.

The workshop will provide a chance to hear overviews of key areas of science and innovation in Russia, to meet key Russian contacts in these areas and to discuss mechanisms and possible individual opportunities for collaboration.

Event website

30 March 2009 - 03 April 2009

NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference 2009

Sacramento Convention Center, California, U.S.A.

"Celebrating 20 Years of Growing The Hydrogen Industry"

Event website

30 March 2009 - 31 March 2009

Search Matters 2009

The Hague, Netherlands

Will give experienced patent search professionals from industry unrivalled access to the know-how and expertise of many EPO staff, including patent examiners working in a variety of technical fields. Lectures in the latest developments in patent classification, search tools and databases will be complemented by a broad range of workshops, presented by EPO experts, on search strategies and the state of the art in particular technological fields.

Event website

31 March 2009 - 01 April 2009

Carbon in Health, the Environment and Energy

Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, U.K.

The British Carbon Group

"Papers are invited from any aspect of carbon science in the health, the environment and energy. Sessions within the meeting will be organised along these lines with invited speakers on topics related to carbon emissions from combustion, biological effects of carbon and nanocarbon materials and predicting the role of carbon in the energy markets."

Event website

31 March 2009 - 02 April 2009

Essential Catalysis

Brussels, Belgium

"Practical Processes for Organic Synthesis"

A two and a half day course comprising lectures and problem sessions designed to illustrate how state-of-the-art catalytic methods can be applied to practical issues in small molecule synthesis. The content will focus on problems and targets relevant to pharmaceutical and agrochemical interests. An emphasis will be placed on practical solutions. Topics covered will include: palladium and copper catalysed C-C and C-X bond forming processes; rhodium catalysed conjugate additions; metathesis as a practical tool; catalytic hydrogenation, including transfer hydrogenation and asymmetric hydrogenation; catalysis in heterocycle modification and synthesis; air and water-tolerant Lewis acid catalysts; emerging areas in catalysis.

Course Outline

Introduction to Practical Catalysis

"Understanding the black box": Tools for Organometallic Chemistry

Catalytic C-C bond Forming Processes for Organic Synthesis

Pd and Cu Catalysed C-X Bond Forming Processes

Hydrogenation

Metathesis as a Practical Tool for Synthesis

The Catalytic Synthesis and Modification of Heterocycles

Biocatalysis as a Tool for Organic Synthesis

Organocatalysis

Emerging Areas in Catalysis for Organic Synthesis

Case Studies – Practical Applications of Catalysis in Industry

Problem sessions

Event website

04 April 2009 - 05 April 2009

SRCR 09

Cape Town, South Africa

"Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling 09"

The rapid growth of the world economy is straining the sustainable use of the Earth’s natural resources due to modern society’s extensive use of metals, materials and products. An astute and conscious application and use of metals, materials and products supported by the reuse and recycling of these materials and end-of-life products is imperative to the preservation of the Earth’s resources. The realisation of the ambitions of sustainable use of metals, materials and resources demands that the different disciplines of the material and consumer product system are connected and harmonised.

Event website

07 April 2009 - 09 April 2009

SymPOC 2009

Glasgow Centre for Physical Organic Chemistry, U.K.

"Physical Organic Chemistry Symposium"

RSC Organic Reaction Mechanisms Group

Event website

15 April 2009 - 17 April 2009

CAPoC8

Brussels, Belgium

"8th International Congress on Catalysis and Automotive Pollution Control"

All topics related to applications and requirements of catalysis in automotive (including cars, light and heavy duty vehicles) emission control will be considered such as:

Catalyst and sorption technologies (TWC, cold start emission, lean-burn of gasoline and diesel: SCR, storage and other NOx emission control).
Particulate emission control.
Aftertreatment for gaseous HC and renewable fuel mixtures.
Off-cycle emissions and unregulated pollutants.
Materials for catalysts, washcoat and fuel-borne catalysts (additives).
Modelling of aftertreatment systems and catalyst characterisation.
Integrated emission control systems, onboard diagnostics.
On-board reforming of fuels.
Sustainable fuel technologies.
Fuel cell catalysis.
Innovative technologies (new materials, recovery of precious metals).

Event website

16 April 2009 - 17 April 2009

Advances in Synthetic Chemistry 2009

Edinburgh, Scotland

The conference will focus primarily on the following subjects:

Advances in Synthesis Techniques and Technologies
Flow Chemistry
Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis

Event website

18 April 2009 - 19 April 2009

Novel Chiral Chemistries Japan 2009

Tokyo, Japan

"3rd Novel Chiral Chemistries Japan(NCCJapan)2009"

Event website

Journal review

20 April 2009 - 24 April 2009

15th Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells

Hannover Messe, Germany

At the HANNOVER FAIR'09

"Join Europe's largest and most important H2/FC exhibition: the 15th Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at HANNOVER MESSE 2009! Around 200 international exhibitors will showcase the full spectrum of H2/FC-related products & services as part of the giant ENERGY sector in Hannover. Over 200,000 visitors and 6000 exhibitors are expected at the HANNOVER MESSE 2009."

Event website

20 April 2009 - 23 April 2009

SAE 2009 World Congress

Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

Includes:

Catalyst Technology
Catalytic Converter Technology
Cold Start Emissions Control Technologies
Diesel Exhaust Emission Control
Lean NOx Catalysts

Event website

Journal review

21 April 2009 - 23 April 2009

CPhI JAPAN 2009

Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan

Pharmaceutical ingredients exhibition

Event website

21 April 2009

Electrochemical Energy Storage

IET, Savoy Place, London, U.K.

This event is supported by the IET and Materials KTN.

The workshop will bring together electrochemists, materials chemists and chemical-, electrical-, automotive- and transport-engineers. The global challenges faced and potential energy storage solutions will be discussed and networking facilitated.

Workshop features:

Listen to talks on fundamental materials chemistry, batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors
Find out about funding opportunities and successful collaborations
Participate in European wide networking with colleagues in the field from both academia and industry
See exhibitions from a range of organisations

Event website

22 April 2009 - 24 April 2009

DSC-IC 2009

Nara, Japan

"3rd International Conference on the Industrialisation of DSC"

"Aimed at discussing the newest trends, breakthroughs, discoveries and applications in DSC technologies. The conference will open up channels to gain partners and innovative ideas for new collaborative scientific projects."

Contact

Dyesol

Event website

22 April 2009

Recent Developments in Electrochemistry, Catalysis and Alternative Media: Award Symposium

University of Liverpool, U.K.

The winner of the RSC Industrial Lectureship, Professor Andrew Abbott, from the University of Leicester, will be delivering a lecture associated with his award and will receive his medal and certificate.

Event website

26 April 2009 - 29 April 2009

EuroCombiCat 2009

Gandia, Spain

"European Conference on Combinatorial Catalysis Research and High-Throughput Technologies"

  • Hardware and methodology development
  • Data management and information technologies
  • Academic case studies in catalysis and separation:
    • heterogeneous catalysis
    • homogeneous catalysis
    • biocatalysis
    • polymerisation catalysis
  • Industrial case studies and success stories
  • Scale-up to manufactured products and industrial processes
Contact

DECHEMA e.V.

Event website

27 April 2009 - 30 April 2009

Additives 2009: Fuels and Lubricants for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Transport

Park Inn Hotel, York, U.K.

Fuel and lubricant additives
Tribology and surface chemistry
Engine and transmission lubricants
Low environmental impact technology
Biofuels: the additive challenge

Event website

02 May 2009 - 07 May 2009

PIUG 2009 Annual Conference

San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.

"Searching for Patents Beyond Your Borders"

Event website

03 May 2009 - 07 May 2009

Nanotech 2009

Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

"2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo"

Event website

05 May 2009

Exploiting the Chemistry of Metals for Catalysis, Synthesis and Spectroscopy

Department of Chemistry, University of York, U.K.

RSC Ludwig Mond Lectureship: Professor Robert H. Crabtree

This symposium features four recent Dalton Division Award Winners. The lecture delivered by Professor Robert H. Crabtree (Yale University, U.S.A.) forms part of his Ludwig Mond Award Lecture Tour throughout the U.K. in April and May 2009.

Event website

06 May 2009

Pre-Grasmere Meeting and Symposium for John Hartwig

University of York, U.K.

RSC Joseph Chatt Award Winner: Professor John Hartwig

The lecture delivered by Professor Hartwig (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A.) forms part of his Joseph Chatt Award Lecture Tour throughout the U.K. in May 2009.

Event website

07 May 2009 - 08 May 2009

Small Fuel Cells 2009

U.S.A.

"11th Annual International Conference: Portable & Micro Fuel Cells for Commercial & Military Applications"

Event website

07 May 2009 - 11 May 2009

Nineteenth Lakeland Symposium

Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, U.K.

RSC Organic Division, Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group

"The programme will include plenary lectures from Professor Jonathan Ellman (Berkeley, USA), Professor David MacMillan (Princeton, USA), Professor Mark Lautens (Toronto, Canada), Professor John Hartwig (Illinois, USA), Professor Peter Kündig (University of Geneva, Switzerland), Professor Carman Nájera (Alicante, Spain) and Professor Tim Gallagher (Bristol, UK). Professor Malcolm Stevens (Nottingham, UK) will deliver the 9th "Professor Charles Rees Lecture". Professor Jonathan Clayden (Manchester, UK) will deliver the 2nd "Young Heterocyclic Chemist Lecture". The plenary speakers will be supported by oral and poster contributions from registered delegates and confirmed speakers include Dr Stevan Djuric (Abbott Laboratories), Professor Bob Gawley (University of Arkansas), Professor Franklin Davis (Temple University), Dr Olivier Loiseleur (Syngenta), Professor Peter O’Brien (University of York) and Dr David Rees (Astex Therapeutics)."

Event website

11 May 2009 - 13 May 2009

Modern Synthetic Methods & Chiral USA

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Cross-Coupling
Asymmetric Hydrogenation
Enantiofacial Discrimination of Carbon Nucleophiles
Biocatalysts
Synthetic Route Development of NK-1 Antagonists

Event website

13 May 2009 - 14 May 2009

Glassman Europe 2009

Lyon, France

Companies from over 20 different countries exhibiting.

Event website

17 May 2009 - 20 May 2009

23rd Santa Fe Symposium

Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.

"This non-commercial event attracts the brightest minds in the jewelry industry to discuss important, relevant ideas and advancements in jewelry manufacturing. Return to your business full of fresh possibilities and perspectives."

Event website

Journal review

20 May 2009 - 21 May 2009

All-Energy '09

Aberdeen,U.K.

All-Energy is highly relevant to companies actively involved in all areas of the renewable energy industry - wind (onshore and offshore), wave, tidal, hydro, hydrogen and fuel cells, solar and biofuels. These companies will come from both sides of the "buying/selling fence".

Event website

20 May 2009 - 21 May 2009

Low Carbon Vehicles 2009

Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, U.K.

Will cover a wide range of technological approaches to cutting CO2 emissions from vehicles. Focussing on advanced IC engines, advanced transmissions, hybrid powertrains and fuel cell developments this conference will help you take a fresh look at the Low Carbon Roadmap.

Event website

20 May 2009

Scientific Text and Data Mining

Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, London, U.K.

RSC Chemical Information and Computer Applications Group (CICAG)

Will cover tools and methods for mining chemical information.

Will include speakers from Cambridge (Unilever Centre for Molecular Science Informatics), NaCTeM (National Centre for Text Mining), GSK, AstraZeneca, Accelrys and the RSC.

Event website

29 May 2009 - 02 June 2009

2009 ASCO Annual Meeting

Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

"A forum for cutting-edge scientific and educational developments in oncology with a focus on personalizing cancer care."

Event website

31 May 2009 - 03 June 2009

HFC2009

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

"Hydrogen & Fuel Cells 2009"

Event website

31 May 2009 - 03 June 2009

ISSIS 2009

Cracow, Poland

"2nd International Symposium on Surface Imaging/Spectroscopy at the Solid/Liquid Interface"

Event website

03 June 2009

the Element

Ramada Hotel & Resort Lake Balaton, 14 Bajcsy Zsilinsky Street, Balatonalmadi 8220, Hungary

Johnson Matthey’s technical experts in the areas of cross coupling, carbonylation, selective hydrogenation, asymmetric transformations and enzyme technology will be presenting new insights into maximizing the performance of your catalytic reactions.

Event website

03 June 2009

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Meeting Tomorrow's Challenge Today

London, U.K.

Automotive World Briefing

Contact

AW Briefing

Event website

04 June 2009 - 05 June 2009

Mintek 75 | A Celebration of Technology

Randburg, South Africa

A conference will be held at Mintek, in celebration of the technology that has been developed by people associated with Mintek over the past 75 years.

Invited speakers from many countries around the world will address the core technologies supported by Mintek, covering Minerals Processing, Pyrometallurgy, and Hydrometallurgy, as well as newer areas such as Nanotechnology.

Event website

07 June 2009 - 12 June 2009

21st North American Meeting

San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

CATALYSIS FOR ENERGY:
Biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals
Fossil energy conversion
Upgrading of heavy hydrocarbon resources
Heteroatom (S,N,O) removal from process streams
Photochemical & electrochemical synthesis of fuels, hydrogen, or synthesis gas
Hydrogen production and storage
Synthesis gas production and conversion
Electrocatalysis and fuel cells

CATALYSIS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
Photocatalytic pollution control
Stationary source emission control
Catalytic diesel vehicle emission control
Catalysis for CO2 sequestration and utilization

CATALYSIS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF CHEMICALS:
Acid-base catalysis
Homogeneous catalysis
Reactions in supercritical CO2, ionic liquids, and CO2-expanded solvents

FUNDAMENTALS OF CATALYSIS:
Analysis of dynamics and mechanisms of chemical reactions
Materials with uniform structures, composition, or size
Spectroscopy, microscopy, and catalysis
Characterization of working catalysts
Theory and computational catalysis
Synthesis of active structures

CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING:
Catalyst deactivation, regeneration, and recycling
Novel reactors and operating protocols
Modeling and control of complex chemical reactions

Contact

Secretary

Event website

08 June 2009 - 10 June 2009

7th International Fuel Cell Science, Engineering & Technology Conference

Newport Beach, California, U.S.A.

Designed for manufacturers of fuel cells and fuel cell components, utility staff and decision makers, the fuel cell research community, the business and investment community, educators and students with the goals to: (1) exchange information, experiences, and insights from research to application, (2) provide a forum for discussion on advances, (3) identify barriers to accelerate the technology development, and (4) further stimulate research and development activity in the emerging field of fuel cell systems and components for stationary, mobile and portable power applications.

Event website

08 June 2009 - 09 June 2009

Energy materials to combat climate change

The Royal Society, London, U.K.

Discussion Meeting

New technologies for energy conversion and storage are essential to address climate change. Such technologies require a fundamental advance in the science of energy materials. The discussion will bring together world-renowned experts in the field of fuel cells, hydrogen storage, batteries, supercapacitors, solar energy and nuclear power. They will review the state of knowledge, establish the key scientific challenges, tension these against each other and set the priorities and agenda for research in materials for energy technologies in the coming decade.

Event website

09 June 2009

Fuel cell and low carbon academia and industry: opportunities for collaboration

Inmarsat Conference Centre, London, U.K.

A half-day event to stimulate collaboration between industry and academia in the low carbon and fuel cell communities and to raise awareness of the opportunities provided by Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Case Awards.

Event website

11 June 2009 - 12 June 2009

Emissions of 2-Stroke Scooters - Science, Problems, Solutions & Perspectives

Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Milano, Italy

"This symposium will provide extensive information about the emissions of scooters with 2-stroke engines, possibilities for reduction and perspectives of improvements by both technical and legislative participants. The newest results about (nano) particles research, toxicity, development of manufacturers and alternative powertrains will be presented by experts on these subjects. Knowing this information, authorities will be able to support the best technology, leading to different types of regulations and improvements in air quality for the globe."

Event website

13 June 2009 - 16 June 2009

IPMI 33rd Annual Conference of Precious Metals

Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

Contact

IPMI

Event website

14 June 2009 - 17 June 2009

GPE 2009

Venice, Italy

"2nd International Congress on Green Process Engineering"

Sustainable and clean technologies

New reaction media, green solvents in chemical processes

Innovative process design for green chemical engineering applications

Green product design

Risk management and safety

Systems approaches for green engineering

New tools for green chemical engineering education and operator training

Event website

14 June 2009 - 17 June 2009

ICCE 2009

Stockholm, Sweden

"12th EuCheMS International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment"

Event website

15 June 2009 - 17 June 2009

2009 SAE International Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Meeting

Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, Florence, Italy

"This meeting will bring together leading engineers, scientists and suppliers for a global discussion on the latest advancements and technologies in the interactions of engine designs, fuel blends and alternatives, combustion techniques, lubricants and emission controls."

Event website

15 June 2009 - 17 June 2009

SUR/FIN 2009

Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.

The surface finishing industry’s premier event where professionals from around the world share ideas and experiences to solve surface finishing and manufacturing problems while improving productivity.

Organized by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF), provides the best venue in which to explore the state-of-the-art technology, gain insight on practical applications for surface finishing as well as evaluate means to improve surface finishing operations.

Includes precious metal finishing.

Event website

16 June 2009 - 18 June 2009

NanoMaterials09

Bonn, Germany

Printed Electronics
Nanocomposites
Nanobiotech & Consumer Products
Coatings, Inks & Pigments
Clean Technology

Event website

17 June 2009 - 18 June 2009

Chemspec Europe 2009

Barcelona, Spain

Europe’s only dedicated fine, custom and speciality chemicals event.

Event website

17 June 2009 - 18 June 2009

Royal Society of Chemistry Symposium 2009: 'Catalysts for Change'

Barcelona, Spain

"Within the speciality chemicals industry, catalysis is widely used to replace or improve an existing process for an existing product or to create a new process for a new product. Many of these catalysts are speciality chemicals themselves with their own manufacturing challenges. Recent developments in the manufacture, use and re-use of catalysts is the theme of the Royal Society of Chemistry Symposium."

The Symposium will be held in conjunction with the Chemspec Europe and Chemsource exhibitions.

Event website

22 June 2009 - 25 June 2009

EuCOMC XVIII

Göteborg, Sweden

"XVIII EuCheMS Conference on Organometallic Chemistry"

Selective activation of small molecules
Industrial organometallic chemistry
Metal-mediated couplings
Theory
Asymmetric metal-mediated organic chemistry
Sustainable chemistry
Bioorganometallic chemistry

Event website

22 June 2009 - 25 June 2009

Recycling Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastes

Golden, CO, U.S.A.

Focuses on current plant practices to convert metal-containing wastes to products. Processors, raw materials, and markets are identified and quantified. Speakers with decades of hands-on experience detail multiple approaches to recycling metals and associated materials - backed up by slides, videos, and the syllabus.

Particular emphasis is given to combinations of physical, hydrometallurgical, and pyrometallurgical processing, along with associated regulations, to facilitate economical recycling. The presentations are on a practical level, focusing on plant operations, with ample opportunity for interaction by the course participants.

Event website

22 June 2009 - 26 June 2009

Engine Emissions Measurement

Weetwood Hall Hotel and Conference Centre, Leeds, U.K.

A specialist course, with extensive participation by lecturers from Horiba Instruments that is aimed at teaching the latest developments in automotive and industrial engine emissions measurement procedures.

Event website

22 June 2009 - 25 June 2009

The Taylor Conference 2009

Julian Hodge Resource Centre, Cardiff University, U.K.

RSC Surface Reactivity & Catalysis Group (SURCAT)

Confirmed Plenary Speakers:

Prof. Gabor Somorjai, UC Berkeley
Prof. Charles T. Campbell, University of Washington
Prof. Robbie Burch, Queen's University Belfast
Prof. Chris Kiely, Lehigh University
Prof. Masatake Haruta, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Prof. Richard Catlow, University College London
Prof. David Jackson, Glasgow University

Event website

Journal review

23 June 2009 - 26 June 2009

Tenth Tetrahedron Symposium

Paris, France

"Challenges in Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry"

Event website

23 June 2009 - 25 June 2009

13th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference

College Park, Maryland, U.S.A.

"Innovating for the Future: Progress on the Grand Challenges in the Chemical Enterprise"

Grand Challenges for Sustainability

Event website

23 June 2009 - 25 June 2009

Fuel Cell Summit 2009

Hamburg, Germany

"With growing concern over global climate change, rising public interest in securing alternative energy sources, and increasing calls for significant emissions reductions, hydrogen and fuel cells are among the most favoured alternative energy technologies expected to play a major role in economies around the world."

Contact

IntertechPira

Event website

23 June 2009 - 25 June 2009

Diesel Emissions Conference Europe 2009

Brussels, Belgium

"Diesel Emissions Conference"

"AdBlue Forum"

Event website

24 June 2009 - 26 June 2009

EMC 2009

University Park, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

"51st Electronic Materials Conference"

Event website

28 June 2009 - 02 July 2009

9th International Conference on Catalysis in Membrane Reactors

Lyon, France

1. All types of Catalytic Membrane Reactors (Contactors, Extractors, Distributors, etc.), for:

Chemical synthesis,
Environmental applications,
Biological processes,
Energy production

2. Membranes for heterogeneous, homogeneous and enzymatic catalysis.

3. Catalyst design for CMRs

4. Modeling and simulation of CMRs.

5. Other topics related to CMRs

Event website

28 June 2009 - 01 July 2009

EMC 2009

Innsbruck, Austria

"European Metallurgical Conference 2009"

"Global Growth of Nonferrous Metals Production"

The conference will focus on new achievements from research, on the implementation of innovative processes and trends in production in the field of extractive non-ferrous metallurgy. Either based on primary or recycled resources, the non-ferrous metals industry has to cope with worldwide exploding energy costs, globally highly different labour costs as well as sharply differing environmental legislative standards to comply with. Will highlight, in order to reduce costs, concepts for energy savings and for improved overall process efficiencies.

Event website

29 June 2009 - 03 July 2009

Lucerne FUEL CELL FORUM 2009

Lucerne, Switzerland

This time all fuel cells (PEFC, DMFC, PAFC, AFC, MCFC and SOFC) will be featured.

Event website

05 July 2009 - 10 July 2009

6WCOC

Lille, France

"6th World Congress on Oxidation Catalysis"

"Towards an integrated approach in innovation and development"

The Congress is intended to offer an update of recent innovation in fundamental and applied aspects and it is focused on highlighting progress, new developments and new directions in oxidation. Importance will be given to heterogeneous, homogeneous, bio- and enzymatic catalysis. Our goal is to give the opportunity to researchers from different fields of oxidation catalysis to exchange points of view, to meet convergence in the research domains and to take advantage of the progress, in order to create a synergy of knowledge.

Event website

09 July 2009

What a Chemist needs to know about Technology Transfer

University of Nottingham, U.K.

Organised by SCI Fine Chemicals Group

To the benefit of academia, industry and the public at large, the harnessing of innovative ideas and expertise that reside within Universities into significant products is enabled by the partnerships brokered and developed through Technology Transfer.

This meeting looks at the many aspects of Technology Transfer, with an overview of the key processes, perspectives from academia and industry, sources of funding, the importance of securing strong intellectual property rights and how those rights may be licensed effectively. The government’s role in enabling Technology Transfer will be discussed as will successful case histories.

Event website

12 July 2009 - 16 July 2009

ESOC 2009

Prague, Czech Republic

"16th European Symposium on Organic Chemistry"

Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic

Catalysis in Organic Synthesis
Total Synthesis of Natural Products
Medicinal Chemistry
Bioorganic Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Supramolecular Chemistry
Synthesis of Functional Materials
Physical Organic Chemistry

Event website

20 July 2009 - 23 July 2009

21st International Symposium: Synthesis in Organic Chemistry

St Catherine's College, University of Oxford, U.K.

Covers all aspects of contemporary organic synthesis and provides a forum for the ever more exciting methodologies and strategies that continue to emerge.

Event website

25 July 2009 - 30 July 2009

ICBIC 14

Nagoya, Japan

"14th International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry"

Bioenergetics (Respiration, Denitrification, Photosynthesis, Electron Transfer)
Small Molecules Activation
Sensor Proteins
Sensing and Dynamics of Metal Ions in Cell
Traffic and Storage of Metal Ions
Metalloproteins
Biogenesis of Metalloproteins
Molecular Design of Metalloproteins
Metal-DNA/RNA Interaction
Metal Ions in Drug Design, Neuroscience, and Disease
Bioorganometallic Chemistry
Bionanomaterials
New Trends in Bioinorganic Chemistry

Event website

26 July 2009 - 29 July 2009

Gold 2009

University of Heidelberg, Germany

"5th International Conference on the Science, Technology and Applications of Gold"

Event website

26 July 2009 - 30 July 2009

OMCOS 15

Glasgow, U.K.

"15th IUPAC Symposium on Organometallic Chemistry Directed Towards Organic Synthesis"

Brings together chemists from industry and academia from all over the world to present and discuss the latest advances in new metal-catalysed and metal-mediated reactions, novel preparations and reactions of organometallic reagents, mechanistic insights into important metal-based reactions, and new or improved methods for the synthesis of functional molecules and materials, in which the metal plays a key role.

Event website

Journal review

27 July 2009 - 28 July 2009

CSCS-09

University of Birmingham, U.K.

"Japan-UK Symposium on Chirality and Supramolecular Chemical Synthesis 2009"

A symposium, with talks and a networking and research workshop event to faciliate continued collaborations between Japan and the United Kingdom and develop new and exciting research ideas.

Confirmed Speakers:

Shu Kobayashi (Tokyo)
Makoto Fujita (Tokyo)
Akira Harada (Osaka)
Steve Davies (Oxford)
Sue Gibson (Imperial)
Dave Leigh (Edinburgh)
Phil Gale (Southampton)

Event website

02 August 2009 - 07 August 2009

42nd IUPAC Congress

Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), Glasgow, U.K.

Themes will include:

  • Chemistry for Health
  • Analysis & Detection
  • Materials
  • Communication & Education
  • Industry & Innovation
  • Energy & Environment
  • Synthesis & Mechanisms

Themes will overlap in several places and the programme will be designed to be accessible and relevant to all.

Event website

02 August 2009 - 07 August 2009

Catalysis for a Sustainable Future

Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), Glasgow, U.K.

"42nd IUPAC Congress"

Future global prosperity will depend on new or improved processes that are economically and environmentally sustainable. This is the paradigm shift of the early 21st century, driven by the threat of climate change and the increasing scarcity of raw materials. Catalysis has a leading role in many of the chemistry solutions, as the key enabling science in some cases, and as part of general technology in others. Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication will be essential.

This symposium is an opportunity for universities and industrial companies to show a wider audience what they have got to offer on issues of global concern.

Event website

02 August 2009 - 07 August 2009

Catalysis for Energy (MC9)

Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), Glasgow, U.K.

"42nd IUPAC Congress"

The provision of green and clean sources of energy is of paramount importance to society. In particular the need to decrease pollution in terms of sulphur content of liquid fuels, using bi-sustainable feedstocks for energy provision as well as ensuring that auto-exhaust emissions are minimised. These are all key areas in which catalysis plays a major role in providing new green sustainable technology.

This conference session will focus on key recent developments in the fields of:

  • Designing catalysts for new gas to liquids technology to ensure low sulphur diesel and gasoline can be secured
  • Designing effective catalysts for the use of renewable feedstocks for the provision of energy, for example the generation of bio-diesel
  • The latest approaches to catalysis in terms of auto emission controls

Event website

02 August 2009 - 07 August 2009

ISOM XVIII

Leipzig, Germany

"18th International Symposium on Olefin Metathesis and Related Chemistry"

Alkene and alkyne metathesis
Theory and mechanism
Catalyst and initiator design
Catalyst immobilization
Applications in organic synthesis
Applications in polymer chemistry
Applications in medical chemistry
Applications in materials science
Applications in chemical engineering

Event website

03 August 2009 - 06 August 2009

2009 Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference

Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.A.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will showcase its cooperatively funded R&D with its partners, national laboratories, the nation's automotive transportation industry, universities, and other national and international organizations. DEER fosters the exchange of information and best practices through presentations and posters from new and on-going engine R&D and networking with industry colleagues.

Event website

10 August 2009 - 12 August 2009

MPMD 2009

Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.

"Materials Innovations for Medical Devices"

The only medical devices conference and exposition that brings together materials scientists and engineers, metallurgists, product designers, researchers, and clinicians. This event brings together the world’s foremost experts from academia, industry, and national laboratories involved in cardiac, vascular, neurological and GI implants, orthopaedic implants, dental devices and surgical instrumentation/devices. Materials covered include biomedical alloys (stainless steels, Ti alloys, Co-Cr alloys, Ni-Ti alloys, noble and refractory metals), biopolymers, bioceramics, surface coatings, and nanomaterials.

Event website

14 August 2009 - 16 August 2009

3rd China International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investment & Trade Expo 2009

Shanghai, China

"HFCE 2009"

China's biggest hydrogen and fuel cell event: fuel cell systems, fuel cell components, hydrogen generation and storage, safety, evaluation and testing, certification as well as manufacturing.

Event website

22 August 2009 - 25 August 2009

International Symposium on Electrochemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage

Three Gorges, China

Will focus on the fundamental and applied aspects of energy conversion and storage using fuel cells, batteries and electrochemical capacitors.

Contact

ISEECS

Event website

23 August 2009 - 26 August 2009

COM 09

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

"Conference of Metallurgists 2009"

"Nickel, Cobalt and PGMs"

MetSoc (Metallurgical Society of the CIM)

Includes:

'Advances in the Processing of Nickel, Cobalt and PGMs Using Hydrometallurgical, Mineral Processing, or Pyrometallurgical Techniques'

"This symposium focuses on the pyrometallurgical treatment of ores, concentrates and other materials. Papers will be presented on: existing operations, projects in the pipeline, R&D initiatives, emerging technologies, laterite processing, processing of sulphides, etc. We are planning on a good balance between industrial and academic papers."

Event website

23 August 2009 - 28 August 2009

'Reactivity of nanoparticles for more efficient and sustainable energy production'

Sandbjerg Estate, Denmark

"Summer School 2009"

Event website

26 August 2009 - 28 August 2009

WHTC-2009

New Delhi, India

"World Hydrogen Technologies Convention 2009"

Brings together researchers, policy makers, investors, energy producers and consumers in an endeavour to align their efforts and knowledge relating to the production, usage, and safe handling for promoting hydrogen as a potent energy carrier.

Event website

30 August 2009 - 04 September 2009

EuropaCat IX

Salamanca, Spain

"Catalysis for a Sustainable World"

New cleaner processes and more selective catalysts towards the minimization of by-products, including homogeneous and enzymatic catalysis; elimination of pollutants and/or undesired products whenever present; new energy vectors and the rational use of energy; and catalyst design, characterization and recovery.

Event website

02 September 2009 - 04 September 2009

Frontiers in Physical Organic Chemistry

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC), U.K.

"Faraday Discussion 145"

Organic reaction mechanisms, including synthetic and natural (enzymes, ribozymes) catalysts
Theoretical methods (ab initio and computer simulation)
Non-covalently bonded structures (intermolecular interactions, supramolecular chemistry, molecular recognition, surfactant aggregation, polymer-surfactant complexes, liquid crystals, self-assembly)
Organic surfaces (structure, properties and reactivity)
Gas phase structure and reactivity and its relationship to solution behaviour
Ultrafast processes: solvation, charge transfer, electron transfer

Event website

02 September 2009 - 04 September 2009

Nanoparticles 2009

University of Liverpool, U.K.

"Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Nanoparticles"

Organised by:

SCI Colloid and Surface Chemistry Group
RSC Colloid and Interface Science Group

"Showcases the UK’s most exciting research in the production, processing and applications of nanoparticles (and nanomaterials), with a view to their fundamental chemistries, property measurement, formulation/arrangement and latterly, their commercial exploitation."

Event website

05 September 2009 - 09 September 2009

ISOC 2009

Camerino, Italy

"7th Edition International School of Organometallic Chemistry"

"New Perspectives in Organometallic Chemistry: From Modelling to Applications"

Event website

08 September 2009 - 10 September 2009

Nano Business 2009

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

"8th Annual NanoBusiness Conference"

Event website

12 September 2009 - 16 September 2009

FUTURMAT1

Ostuni Marina, Italy

"First International Meeting on Organic Materials for a Better Future"

Will focus on new organic materials for photonics and electronics including conjugated oligomers and polymers, molecular materials, transition metal complexes and covering synthetic methodologies, characterization aspects as well as devices.

Includes organometallic phosphorescent complexes of transition metals (and also iridium, platinum, osmium) as emitters in OLEDs.

Event website

13 September 2009 - 18 September 2009

ISHHC XIV

Stockholm, Sweden

"International Symposium on Relations between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis"

"The aim of this international meeting is to bring together practioners in the three fields of catalysis, heterogeneous, homogeneous and enzyme, that utilize mostly nanosize particles. Recent advances in instrumentation, synthesis and reaction studies permit the nanoscale and molecular characterization of the catalyst systems, often for the same reaction, under similar experimental conditions. It is hoped that this circumstance will permit the development of correlations of these three different fields of catalysis on the molecular level. To further this goal we aim to uncover and focus on common concepts that emerge from nanoscale studies of structures and dynamics of the three types of catalysis. The use of these catalysts in selective organic transformations will also be an important topic of this conference."

Event website

13 September 2009 - 17 September 2009

INORG 2009

Bloemfontein, South Africa

"The biennual Conference of the South African Chemical Institute (SACI), primarily focusing on INORGANIC Chemistry.

Specific focus areas of INORG 2009 are on pure and applied aspects of INORGANIC Chemistry with Industrial (e.g. Homogeneous Catalysis, Separation Technology, Hydrogen Storage, etc.), Bio-Inorganic and Medical and Environmental relevance."

Will be hosted by the Department of Chemistry of the University of the Free State (UFS), on the UFS Campus in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

It is sponsored partly by the Royal Society of Chemistry: Dalton Division, who will provide support for a significant contingent of speakers from Europe and elsewhere.

Event website

13 September 2009 - 18 September 2009

ICE2009

Capri, Naples, Italy

"9th International Conference on Engines and Vehicles"

Conference topics include fuel injection and combustion processes, alternative fuel power systems, powertrain technology, and exhaust aftertreatment and emissions.

Event website

14 September 2009 - 15 September 2009

MODEGAT

Bad Herrenalb/Karlsruhe, Germany

"International Symposium on Modelling of Exhaust-Gas After-Treatment"

This is the first symposium in Europe that specifically focuses on modelling and numerical simulation in automobile exhaust-gas aftertreatment.

The symposium will cover all relevant systems: Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs), Three-Way Catalysts, SCR-techniques, NOx Storages Catalysts (NSCs), and Particulate Filters.

Contact

MODEGAT

Event website

14 September 2009 - 16 September 2009

2009 Chem Outsourcing Conference for Pharmaceutical Professionals

Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.A.

"ChemOutsourcing offers a unique conference featuring over 100 speakers, mostly from pharma and biotech companies, and sessions cover the chemical gamut from discovery, pre-clinical development, and commercial scale manufacturing. Milligrams to tons. We keep apace the fast-globalizing chemical industry so you can gather critical information and contacts you need for your business.

The show attracts small pharmaceutical and biotech company sourcing management plus a large assembly of suppliers from around the world."

Event website

15 September 2009 - 18 September 2009

Contemporary Strategies in Organic Synthesis

London, U.K.

Training course presented by a group of talented, enthusiastic, academics from European Universities.

Event website

16 September 2009 - 17 September 2009

electrochem09

University of Manchester, U.K.

This is a general meeting, primarily intended to bring together the U.K. electrochemical community – the meeting covers all aspects of electrochemistry, from chemical physics/theory to more applied aspects (energy conversion, electroanalysis). There will also be a corrosion symposium at this year’s meeting.

Contact

electrochem09

Event website

16 September 2009 - 17 September 2009

Heavy Duty Diesel (HDD) Emissions Controls Symposium

Goteborg, Sweden

Emission Control Strategies
Global Harmonization of Emission Standards
Improved Fuel Economy
Euro-6 and EPA 2010 Mandates

Event website

16 September 2009

Thin Film Photovoltaics

Institute of Physics, London, U.K.

"There are several drivers that account for the recent extraordinary growth in the global market for solar cells. These include increasing energy demand, security and cost of oil supplies as well as concerns over global warming. Approximately 90% of solar cell production is currently based on first generation crystalline silicon, but second generation solar cells based on thin film technology on inexpensive and lightweight substrates are now emerging and rapidly increasing their market share. This one day meeting provides a forum to help assess the current state of the art. It brings together a list of distinguished invited speakers whose expertise covers the available range of thin film technologies."

Event website

17 September 2009

Advanced Materials for Sensor Design

Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland

Organised by SCI's Republic of Ireland Group and SCI's Materials Chemistry Group

"Nanoparticles, fullerenes, and carbon nanotubes. Organic conductors and light emitting polymers. Shape memory alloys and polymers. Photonic crystals and silsesquioxanes. It is difficult to think of anything that could be called an 'advanced material' that has not found some application, experimental or commercial, in sensor design.

This is an exciting time in the field, and a good time to foster greater interactions between materials scientists, polymer chemists and sensor engineers.

This meeting, possibly the first of its type, will therefore draw together industrialists and academics involved in both the preparation of novel materials and their use in ever more accurate and selective sensors."

Event website

19 September 2009 - 22 September 2009

SCS-09

Beijing, China

"The Second International Symposium on Combinatorial Sciences in Biology, Chemistry, Catalysts and Materials"

Contact

SCS-09

Event website

21 September 2009

RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship - Professor Bruno Chaudret

Imperial College London, U.K.

RSC Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Award Symposium

This symposium features a recent Dalton Division, Professor Bruno Chaudret, and a recent Organic Division Award Winner, Professor Donna Blackmond.

The lecture delivered by Professor Bruno Chaudret (Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, France) forms part of his Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship Tour throughout the U.K. in September/October 2009.

'Organometallic Nanoparticles, synthesis surface chemistry and catalytic applications'
Winner of the RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship
Professor Bruno Chaudret, Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, France
Platinum and ruthenium

Event website

21 September 2009 - 22 September 2009

eHYDROGENIA

Bucharest, Romania

"The 3-rd European & International Conference on Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Sources, Hydrogen Based Energy Storage, Renewables & Hydrogen, and Theirs Economic / Environment Consequences"

"H2_Fuel_Cells_Millenium Convergence"

Event website

22 September 2009 - 24 September 2009

Eleventh Grove Fuel Cell Symposium

QEII Conference Centre, London, U.K.

The Changing Environment for Fuel Cells in Buildings
Hydrogen and Fuel Technology
Vehicles
Electronic and Portable Systems
Electricity Generation and Transmission

Event website

Journal review

23 September 2009

RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship - Professor Bruno Chaudret

University of Oxford, U.K.

This lecture forms part of the RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship Tour undertaken by Professor Bruno Chaudret from the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, France, throughout the U.K. in September/October 2009.

His lecture is entitled:

'Organometallic Nanoparticles, synthesis, growth control and physical properties'
Will be essentially on ferromagnetic metals but with some related aspects containing platinum metals

Event website

25 September 2009 - 28 September 2009

ISABC 10

Debrecen, Hungary

"10th International Symposium on Applied Bioinorganic Chemistry"

Structural and functional models of metalloenzymes
Inhibition of metalloenzymes
Metal ion interactions with biomolecules (DNA, peptides, etc.)
Chelation therapy: Design and synthesis of selective chelating agents
Metal based drugs
Metal complexes as anticancer and antiviral agents
Metal complexes in the clinical diagnosis
Human diseases related to metal ion excess and/or deficiency
Metal ions and neurodegeneration
Bioorganometallic chemistry
Metal ion toxicology
Environmental aspects of bioinorganic chemistry, phytomining and phytoremediation
Analytical sensors based upon metal ions and/or ligands

Contact

ISABC 10

Event website

25 September 2009

RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship - Professor Bruno Chaudret

University of Warwick, U.K.

This lecture forms part of the RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship Tour undertaken by Professor Bruno Chaudret from the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, France, throughout the U.K. in September/October 2009.

His lecture is entitled:

'Organometallic Nanoparticles, synthesis, growth control and physical properties'
Will be essentially on ferromagnetic metals but with some related aspects containing platinum metals

Event website

25 September 2009

PSDSP

RSC, Burlington House, London, U.K.

"Problem Solving in Design Synthesis and Process"

RSC Physical Organic Chemistry Group

A one-day symposium and networking event aimed at fostering collaboration between leading academic researchers and industrialists in the fields of synthesis, molecular design and chemical process.

Event website

27 September 2009 - 30 September 2009

ICOSCAR-3

Ischia, Naples, Italy

"3rd International Conference on STRUCTURED CATALYSTS AND REACTORS

1. New developments in geometrical configurations, materials and manufacturing technologies of structured substrates.

2. Preparation and characterization of structured catalysts.

3. Kinetics and transport phenomena in structured catalysts.

4. Modeling and scale-up of structured reactors and microreactors.

5. Structured catalysts and reactors for innovative environmental, automotive and energy applications.

6. Structured catalysts and reactors in intensification of industrial processes.

Contact

Secretariat

Event website

28 September 2009

RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship - Professor Bruno Chaudret

Queen's University Belfast, N. Ireland, U.K.

This lecture forms part of the RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship Tour undertaken by Professor Bruno Chaudret from the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, France, throughout the UK in September/October 2009.

His lecture is entitled:

'Organometallic Nanoparticles, synthesis surface chemistry and catalytic applications'
Platinum and ruthenium

Event website

28 September 2009 - 29 September 2009

f-cell 2009

Stuttgart, Germany

"A great many international lecture highlights await the participants in this fuel cell specialist forum. Alongside European experts, numerous experts from the USA, Canada, and above all from Japan will be giving talks. For the first time, the programme also includes a lecture from India."

Event website

30 September 2009 - 02 October 2009

Transition Metal Catalysis in Aromatic and Heteroaromatic Synthesis

London, U.K.

Mechanism, Method and Strategy

Provides a conceptual framework for the multitude of reactions currently emanating from the impact of transition metal catalysis on the field of aromatic and heteroaromatic synthesis and to place it into practical perspective.

Event website

30 September 2009

RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship - Professor Bruno Chaudret

University of Liverpool, U.K.

This lecture forms part of the RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship Tour undertaken by Professor Bruno Chaudret from the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, France, throughout the UK in September/October 2009.

His lecture is entitled:

'Organometallic Nanoparticles, synthesis surface chemistry and catalytic applications'
Platinum and ruthenium

Event website

30 September 2009 - 02 October 2009

Hydrogen Storage and Production 2009

Washington , DC, U.S.A.

In conjunction with the National Hydrogen Association.

"An opportunity for developers, producers, and users to discuss the viability and commercial potential of near-term technologies for producing and storing hydrogen, both on a large and a small scale. Speakers and session leaders will provide a close look at the market, addressing economic and technical constraints and stimulants for each production or storage method. Discussions will also address technical and commercial hurdles, the cost of implementing a new infrastructure, market and consumer acceptance issues, and the timetable of events necessary to transition to a Hydrogen Economy. Conference participants will get an up-to-date assessment of the latest hydrogen storage and production methods, while having an opportunity to network and discuss current developments and issues in a relaxed, open-forum format."

Event website

02 October 2009

RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship - Professor Bruno Chaudret

University of York, U.K.

This lecture forms part of the RSC Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lectureship Tour undertaken by Professor Bruno Chaudret from the Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination, France, throughout the UK in September/October 2009.

His lecture is entitled:

'Organometallic Nanoparticles, synthesis surface chemistry and catalytic applications'
Platinum and ruthenium

Event website

05 October 2009 - 07 October 2009

18th Aachen Colloquium

Aachen, Germany

"Automobile and Engine Technology"

Will provide a wide range of technical presentations addressing current challenges of the vehicle and powertrain industry.

Event website

06 October 2009 - 08 October 2009

The Second Nanotechnology International Forum

"The Expocenter", Moscow, U.K.

The Forum will feature plenary sessions and round tables, panel discussions and presentations covering all areas of nanoindustry and nanotechnology development, as well as the Second International Exhibition which will demonstrate practical application of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies.

Event website

07 October 2009

Seminar on Expert Witnesses

RSC, Burlington House, London, U.K.

How do you select an expert witness for a legal trial? What is it like to be an expert witness? What does a barrister consider when cross-examining one? What does a judge look for in a reliable witness? These questions will be tackled in this seminar.

Keynote speaker: Mr Justice Floyd, U.K. High Court Judge, who will talk about his general experiences of expert witnesses in trials.

Other speakers will include:

Professor Chris Frampton, now Chief Scientific Officer at the company Pharmorphix, who will talk about some of the practicalities of being an expert witness;
Iain Purvis QC, a barrister from the Patents Bar will speak on his extensive experience of cross-examining expert witnesses;
Stuart Jackson, solicitor at Kempner Robinson, who will talk about selecting an expert witness and preparation before trial.

The seminar will be chaired by Alex Rogers, Patent Attorney at Haseltine Lake.

Event website

07 October 2009 - 08 October 2009

Principles and Applications of Fuel Cell Technologies

Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.

A two-day seminar designed to give engineers and technicians a fundamental understanding of fuel cell system operation and provide examples of real world applications. This course focuses on applications where fuel cell technologies are being adopted as economically competitive solutions to batteries and diesel generators.

Event website

12 October 2009

Continuous Flow Reactor Technology for Industrial Applications

Madrid, Spain

The symposium will focus on:

Continuous Flow Reactors for Industrial Production
Future Applications Beyond Reactions for Continuous Processing
Best Practices for Continuous Flow Reactors
Pumps, Control Systems and On-line Analysis

Event website

13 October 2009 - 15 October 2009

CPhI Worldwide 2009

Madrid, Spain

The pharmaceutical ingredients event

Contact

CPhI

Event website

15 October 2009

Carbon Trust Polymer Fuel Cells R&D Event

London, U.K.

"The Carbon Trust is currently scoping opportunities for a polymer fuel cells initiative. Following the design work and event we carried out last year, we are now preparing the launch of a major new R&D programme. This event is being planned to provide a briefing on the Carbon Trust’s plans and facilitate networking between key stakeholders, with a drinks reception in the early evening."

Event website

15 October 2009

How to Recognise Bad Science

SCI HQ, London, U.K.

Organised by SCI HQ

This meeting brings together three eminent speakers who will present their viewpoint on the manner in which science is currently conducted and portrayed, and who will provide their thoughts on future improvement.

Event website

18 October 2009 - 21 October 2009

ICIC 2009

Sitges, Spain

The International Conference on Trends for Scientific Information Professionals

Event website

20 October 2009

Challenges in Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals II

SCI International Headquarters, London, U.K.

Organised by RSC Applied Catalysis Group and SCI Fine Chemicals Group

Confirmed speakers include: John Blacker (NPIL Pharmaceuticals, Leeds), Michael Krische (Texas), Matthias Beller (Rostock), David Cole-Hamilton (St. Andrews), Peter Quaedflieg (DSM), Paul Murray (Astra Zeneca) and Alan Armstrong (Imperial College).

Topics to be covered will include: the latest developments in coupling redox processes with C–C bond formation, cross coupling reactions, nitrile hydrogenation, organocatalysis, amide bond formation by catalysis and novel techniques for development of catalysed reactions.

Event website

22 October 2009

Near Zero Emission Vehicle Technologies 2009

Novi, Michigan, U.S.A.

Will provide a forum for understanding developments to meet future exhaust emissions regulations and CO2/fuel economy requirements. It will focus on alternative powertrain technologies such as hybrids and electric vehicles together with developments in exhaust aftertreatment systems.

Event website

22 October 2009

Introduction to Process Chemistry

GlaxoSmithKline, Stevenage, U.K.

Organised by SCI's Young Chemist' Panel

The meeting will provide a broad overview of process chemistry with presentations from a number of experts within the field, comprising: case studies in the scaleup of chemical processes including the pilot-plant; new manufacturing techniques; and insights into the route selection process. The meeting will showcase the range of roles, challenges and opportunities available within a process chemistry environment, and help young chemists make an informed decision about the type of career they may wish to pursue. This conference will also provide a good foundation of the various aspects of process chemistry for young synthetic chemists in industry.

This conference is targeted towards an audience of undergraduates, graduates, young synthetic chemists in industry and whoever has an interest in learning more about the nature of industrial process chemistry. This conference complements the SCI YCP meetings aimed at other aspects of the chemical industry.

Event website

25 October 2009 - 28 October 2009

International Symposium on Catalyst Deactivation

The Netherlands, Delft

Classical deactivation and modeling
Automotive catalyst deactivation
Deactivation in homogeneous catalysis
Catalyst deactivation in fuel cells
Catalyst deactivation in microreactor units
Deactivation during valorization of renewables
Deactivation during Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
High throughput testing and artificial deactivation
Mechanical stability
Deactivation during polymerization
Operando techniques to study deactivation (in situ)
Regeneration of catalysis
Photo-catalysis

Event website

25 October 2009 - 29 October 2009

MS&T '09

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

"Materials Science and Technology 2009"

Event website

26 October 2009 - 28 October 2009

APAC15

Hanoi Daewoo Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam

"15th Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference"

"Will focus on solutions for sustainable mobility concepts for people and goods in all areas of passenger car, truck and bus, transportation as part of total mobility concepts. Emphasis will be placed on the development of future powertrain systems, conservation of the environment and energy resources as well as new vehicle concepts, materials, electronics and essential improvements in vehicle safety. Special attention will be devoted to the product creation process including virtual reality techniques, simulation and testing methods."

Event website

28 October 2009 - 30 October 2009

Organic Synthesis: A Toolkit for the Industrial Chemist

London, U.K.

Catalytic Hydrogenation
Other Reduction Methods (hydride reductions)
Catalytic Oxidation (mainly oxygen and peroxide oxidation)
Selected Aspects of Oxidation
Asymmetric Synthesis & Catalysis
Biocatalysis
Resolution Methods
Phase Transfer Catalysis
Green Chemistry Approaches to Industrial Synthesis
Case Studies in Industrial Synthesis
Organic Reactions in Water
Hazardous Chemical Reactions

Event website

28 October 2009

Should I Really Be Searching Patents?

RSC, Burlington House, London, U.K.

An overview for librarians, information scientists, researchers and anyone with an interest in understanding the patent literature relevant to chemistry.

Contact

RSC CICAG

Event website

02 November 2009 - 05 November 2009

SAE 2009 Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Meeting

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Provides state-of-the-art technical information and first hand experiences relating to the interactions of engine designs, fuel blends and alternatives, combustion techniques, lubricants and emission controls.

Event website

03 November 2009 - 05 November 2009

Patent Information Conference 2009

Biarritz, France

This year's EPO event is organised in cooperation with the French Patent Office.

In addition to the events relating to the programme theme, which addresses the important issues of the year, participants will be able to enjoy detailed technical discussions in small groups, specialised training courses and Europe's leading patent information exhibition.

Contact

EPO

Event website

04 November 2009 - 05 November 2009

7th FAD Conference

Dresden, Germany

"The challenge – exhaust aftertreatment for diesel engines"

Contact

FAD e.V.

Event website

05 November 2009 - 06 November 2009

Intelligent Uses of Precious Metals in Microelectronics

San Jose, California, U.S.A.

Topical Workshop and Tabletop Exhibition

"A unique forum that brings together scientists, engineers, manufacturers, academia, and business people from around the world who have been working in the area of Microelectronic packages and uses Precious Metals in their applications. This workshop has been specifically organized to allow for the presentation and discussion of some of the best ways to economize and save cost with a valuable set of commodities."

  • Uses of Precious Metals in Microelectronics
  • Recovery/Recycling/Refining
  • Precious metal trading
  • Future outlook for Precious Metal prices
  • Cost savings techniques and technologies
  • Leasing and pool accounts
  • Advantages of Precious Metals over non Precious Metals
  • Substitute materials
  • Volume reduction (diameter, thickness etc.)
  • New Applications using Precious Metals

Event website

08 November 2009 - 11 November 2009

CATSA 2009

Rawsonville, Western Cape, South Africa

Organised by the Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA)

Hosted by Stellenbosch University

Heterogeneous catalysis
Homogeneous catalysis
Biocatalysis

Contact

CATSA

Event website

09 November 2009

Recent Case Law Relevant to Chemistry

RSC, Library, Burlington House, London, U.K.

This seminar will look at high profile U.K., European and U.S. legal cases in the patent arena.

Topics covered will include the first successful employee compensation case under the UK Patents Act (Kelly vs. GE Healthcare). There will also be talks on recent House of Lords judgments on ownership and entitlement (Rhone-Poulenc Rorer International Holdings Inc vs. Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd), sufficiency (Generics vs. Lundbeck), and inventive step (Conor Medsystems vs. Angiotech Pharmaceuticals).

"Rhone-Poulenc Rorer International Holdings Inc vs. Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd", by Michael Edenborough, Serle Court
"Kelly vs. GE Healthcare", by Gregor Grant, Marks & Clerk Solicitors
"Conor Medsystems vs. Angiotech Pharmaceuticals", by Graham Burnett-Hall, Marks and Clerk
"Generics vs. Lundbeck", by Stuart Jackson, Kempner Robinson
"Rattiopharm vs Napp Pharmaceutical", by Martyn Fish and Kate Taylor of Harrison Goddard Foote
"EPO Case Law: numerical parameters and sufficiency", by Alex Rogers, Haseltine Lake
"Recent IP Case Law from the US", by Don Lewis, Catalyst Law Group

Event website

11 November 2009

CIS-09

University of Birmingham, U.K.

"RSC Award Symposium: Catalysis in Synthesis 2009"

This symposium features three recent Organic Division Award Winners. The lecture delivered by Professor Scott Denmark (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A.) forms part of his Robert Robinson Lectureship Tour throughout the U.K. in November 2009.

Event website

11 November 2009 - 13 November 2009

FUCETECH 2009

Mumbai, India

Will cover the entire spectrum of fuel cells (PAFC, PEMFC, SOFC, MCFC, DMFC, DBFC, Microbial Fuel Cells, etc.), Fuel Processors, Power Conditioners & Balance of Plant. The following themes will be covered:

Trends in Fuel Cell Research & Technology Development
Developments in Fuel Cell Materials & Components
Online Fuel Processing & Purification
Hydrogen Storing Technologies
Power Conditioner Technologies for Fuel Cells
System Engineering, Modeling & Simulation
Control Systems & Fault Diagnostics
Shop Floor Practices & Mass Production Issues
Application in Defence and Civil Sectors
Market Dynamics

Event website

13 November 2009

Cambridge CNT Symposium 2009

St. John's College, University of Cambridge, U.K.

International Forum on Carbon Nanoscience

The forum will provide a platform for reviewing and discussing novel developments in the field of carbon nanostructures and related materials as well as their applications.

Contact

Registration

Event website

16 November 2009 - 19 November 2009

2009 Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition

Palm Springs, California, U.S.A.

"Fuel Cells: The New Generation of Green Power"

Event website

17 November 2009

Asymmetric Catalysis of C=O and C=N Bond Reduction

Newcastle University, U.K.

Professor Martin Wills, University of Warwick

Asymmetric hydrogen transfer reduction catalysts: ruthenium, rhodium, iridium

Event website

18 November 2009 - 19 November 2009

DEXFIL 2009

Cracow, Poland

"Reduction of vehicles particlulates emission – experiences and challenges"

Event website

24 November 2009 - 25 November 2009

Interfacing Chemistry with Patents

Uckfield, East Sussex, U.K.

"An Introduction to Patents for Chemists & Chemical Engineers"

Event website

03 December 2009 - 04 December 2009

New Horizons in Catalysis

Cologne (Koeln), Germany

"The Art of Catalysis in Process Chemistry"

Event website

04 December 2009 - 06 December 2009

Industrial Green Chemistry Workshop

Mumbai, India

"First industrial event for chemical industry stakeholders to explore the possibilities of industrializing green chemistry and green engineering technologies to their products, processes and effluent streams and thus enhance business profitability and improved sustainable development."

Event website

08 December 2009 - 09 December 2009

5th Annual Fuel Cells Durability & Performance

Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Will provide an interdisciplinary discussion forum for fuel cell developers, manufacturers and suppliers working in the fields of fuel cells materials, stacks, system design, fabrication, and testing. Some of the important topics to be addressed will include:

Factors Affecting Durability & Performance
Electrocatalysts
Testing
Membranes and MEAs

Event website

09 December 2009 - 11 December 2009

27th SCI Process Development Symposium

Churchill College, Cambridge, U.K .

Organised by SCI's Fine Chemicals Group

The symposium aims to bring together a wide range of speakers from across the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and fine chemical industries, as well as from an academic background. The area of Process Development continues to be a challenging and important area for the research into and application of modern synthetic organic chemistry, as well as enabling technologies. Process Development is the application of chemistry to the scale up of new synthetic processes from the laboratory, through pilot plant to full scale commercial manufacture and into life cycle management. It is an extremely broad discipline, crossing the boundaries between synthetic organic chemistry, process technology and chemical engineering.

This meeting brings together experts from across the entire spectrum of the discipline to present state of the art process development. As an established and well attended meeting, the process development symposium offers an excellent opportunity for networking between like-minded process scientists of all levels of experience and from all areas of the chemical industry.

Event website

15 December 2009 - 18 December 2009

EFC09

Rome, Italy

"Third European Fuel Cell Technology and Applications Conference"

"Piero Lunghi Conference"

Track 1 Material and Fabrication Processes for Low Temperature Fuel Cells
Track 2 Material and Fabrication Processes for High Temperature Fuel Cells
Track 3 Cell, Stack and System Modeling for Low Temperature Fuel Cells
Track 4 Cell, Stack and System Modeling for High Temperature Fuel Cells
Track 5 Fuel Processing and Non-Conventional Fuels
Track 6 Lab and Field Tests and Market or Real-life Applications
Track 7 System Design and Optimization
Track 8 New Ideas: Non-Conventional Fuel Cells and Niche Applications
Track 9 General Issues on Fuel Cells and Policy Issues

Contact

EFC09

Event website

07 January 2010 - 08 January 2010

Recovery and Refining of Secondary Precious Metals

Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

This course is designed for individuals who would like to acquire or enhance their knowledge of recovery and refining of gold, silver and the platinum group metals from secondary sources. It is a perfect introduction for the beginner, or a comprehensive refresher for the experienced manager. The course is practical, to the point, and directly applicable to the industry.

Event website

17 January 2010 - 21 January 2010

11th Frank Warren Conference

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Will cover all branches of organic chemistry.

Event website

20 January 2010 - 22 January 2010

Organic Process Research and Development

San Diego, California, U.S.A.

Detailed presentations and case studies from top international process chemists: will discuss the latest issues relating to synthetic route design, development and optimisation, and the scale-up of these processes in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical and allied fields.

Event website

22 January 2010

The Marriage of Money to Ideas

SCI HQ, London, UK

"The current economic backdrop may actually eventually spawn many entrepreneurial businesses. Chemistry has a proud history of oftentimes being the linchpin in science-based enterprises of this type. It seems appropriate timing for the SCI to host a meeting that principally brings those people with ideas together with those that can potentially provide the finance."

Event website

29 January 2010

What a Chemist Needs to Know about Patents

Eli Lilly and Company, Windlesham, UK

Organised by SCI's Young Chemists' Panel of SCI's Fine Chemicals Group

Event website

14 February 2010 - 18 February 2010

2010 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA, U.K.

"Nanoscale and Amorphous Materials
Aluminum and Magnesium
Electronic Materials
Advanced Characterization and Modeling
High Performance Structural Materials
Materials Processing
Materials and Society"

Event website

16 February 2010 - 19 February 2010

InformexUSA 2010

Moscone Convention Center South, San Francisco, California, USA

"The premier networking event for the chemical industry in the United States."

Event website

22 February 2010 - 23 February 2010

Scaling from Milligrams to Kgs

San Francisco, USA

"The aim of the course is to provide attendees with a good basis to work from when involved in taking development candidates to the first in human trials with a view also on some longer-term requirements. The course content will therefore focus on the necessary early phases of chemical development as would typically be required to support production of up to about 2 kg using laboratory-based 20 l glassware.

Event website

28 February 2010 - 03 March 2010

NITROGEN+SYNGAS 2010

The Gulf Hotel, Bahrain

Will review developments in production technology and topical aspects of commerce for synthesis gas and downstream products, including ammonia, nitrogen fertilizers and chemicals such as urea, AN, UAN, methanol, hydrogen and synthetic fuels (GTL).

Contact

CRU Events

Event website

03 March 2010 - 05 March 2010

FC EXPO 2010

Tokyo Big Sight, Japan

"6th International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo"

Event website

09 March 2010 - 10 March 2010

6th International Exhaust Gas and Particulate Emissions Forum

Ludwigsburg, Germany

Experts from vehicle and engine manufacturers, suppliers, development suppliers and science will report on the most recent status and the forthcoming concepts regarding exhaust gas emission reduction. Further discussion topics will evolve around legislation, instrumentation, sensor technology and simulation. Moreover, these topics will be complemented by a review of different combustion methods linked to alternative fuels as well as exhaust gas emission by hybrid drives.

Event website

12 March 2010

Catalysis Symposium Including the RSC Homoegenous Catalysis Award Lecture

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Prof Robin Bedford (University of Bristol) will deliver the Homogeneous Catalysis Award Lecture entitled "Exploring new coupling reactions" and Prof Ian Fairlamb (University of York) "Bridging the Gap: Are Pd-Catalysed C-X and C-H coupling processes homogeneous, herogeneous or both?"

Event website

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