Rubber Division, ACS: Deadline for abstracts extended – International Elastomer Conference, Technical Meeting & Student Colloquium
The Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has extended the deadline for the submission of abstracts for the 2021 International Elastomer Conference and its 200th Technical Meeting & Student Colloquium to be held from 5 – 7 October 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. All abstracts received by 17 May 2021 will be considered for the programme.
(Source: Rubber Division, ACS)
To celebrate its 200th Technical Meeting, Rubber Division, ACS is organising special "Frontiers" symposia to address the past, present and future of key areas in rubber science. The organisers welcome abstract submissions on the following topics:
- Frontiers of Rubber Science: Rubber Synthesis
- Frontiers of Rubber Science: Reinforcement of Rubber
- Frontiers of Rubber Science: Additives & Vulcanization
The organisers are also accepting abstract proposals of basic and innovative research in the following featured topics:
- Characterization of Elastomers & Raw Materials
- Sustainability & Renewable Materials
- Non-pneumatic Tires
- Elastomers for Healthcare
- Advances in Materials & Processes for Tires
- Modelling & Simulation
- Connectivity, Robotics & AI in the Rubber Industry
- New Commercial Developments
Student Colloquium
Undergraduate and Graduate students are also invited to submit abstracts to the Annual Student Colloquium. This separate event includes both oral presentations and a poster session on the Expo Floor. The Colloquium provides a platform for research activities and applied industry experiences of students in Rubber/Polymer chemistry and processing. Financial prizes will be awarded to the top posters and oral presentations.
Abstracts must be received by 17 May 2021 in order to be considered for inclusion in the schedule. Technical Paper manuscripts for accepted talks will be due 3 September 2021.
Abstracts can be submitted at www.rubberiec.org/abstract_submission1.cfm. For more information about submitting an abstract:
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