The third international Nanopolymers conference will be hosted by iSmithers from 13 – 14 September 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Trends in the field of nanocomposites will be covered, along with market data for projected products. Information on new developments incorporating nano-clays, carbon nanotubes and graphene into composites will be given. Other topics will be those which use nano-based polymers for property enhancement. The conference will also feature talks on characterisation of nanocomposites, regulatory proposals and potential restraints, migration of the nano-component from polymers, recyclability, and the current patent landscape.

Furthermore, iSmithers is organising two interesting training courses in Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Introduction to Rubber Technology from 18 – 19 October 2011 and Introduction to Silicone Elastomers on 20 October 2011.