1st Announcement & Call for Papers

The 2nd Asian Symposium onEmulsion Polymerization andFunctional Polymeric Microspheres
September 9~14, 2007
Fragrant Hill Hotel (香山飯店) , Beijing, China

Organized by
Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

ChairsG.H. Ma
Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
B.G. Li
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Invitation
The Organizing Committee cordially invites you to participate in the 2nd Asian
Symposium on Emulsion Polymerization and Functional Polymeric Microspheres,
which will be held on September 9-14, 2007 in Beijing, China. The “First AsianSymposium on Emulsion Polymerization and Functional Polymeric Microspheres” washeld in Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China in 1996 in collaboration with FukuiUniversity, Japan. In the ten years since the symposium, the world of “PolymericMicrospheres” has changed a lot, and the research topics and applications of “PolymericMicrospheres” have expanded to a wide variety of areas. At the same time, a newgeneration of researchers in this area has grown up. So, it is a good time to have a 2ndSymposium this year in order for Asian researchers and engineers concerned in this area
to gather together again to exchange our recent achievements and new ideas, andespecially, to promote mutual understanding and friendship among them. We lookforward to seeing you and your young colleagues in Beijing.
G. H. Ma, Chair of the Symposium,Professor, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing,
China
B. G. Li, Co-Chair of the Symposium,Professor, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Objective and Scope“Polymeric Microspheres”, ranging from nano to micron size are prepared bydispersed-phase polymerizations such as micro-, macro(conventional)-, mini-emulsion
and dispersion polymerization processes in the form of aqueous or non-aqueous polymer
dispersions. These polymer dispersions have been manufactured mostly for use ascommodity materials such as synthetic rubber, high-impact thermoplastic composites,
paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants etc. They have taken an important role in human life.
Recently, however, “Polymeric Microspheres” are finding numerous new applications as
specialty materials, for example, in the biomedical and biotechnology fields, such as indiagnostic tests for AIDS, immunoassays, carrier for biocatalyst, biological cell-labeling,
drug-delivery systems etc.
The main objectives of this symposium are to share the latest research results, toexchange ideas and to boost cooperative relations among Asian scientists and engineersconcerned with “Polymeric Microspheres”. The conference encourages the discussion oncontribution of polymer microspheres on human life and life quality improvement;
encourages the exchange between different research fields, such as polymer field,
chemical and physical fields, biochemical field, and pharmaceutical field, etc. The scopeof the symposium will cover all aspects of “Polymeric Microspheres” with focus on theirdesign, preparation, characterization, and applications such as:
1. Polymerization kinetics and mechanism of microspheres, including microspherepreparation by conventional and new methods, such as control/living radicalpolymerizations
12. Design, preparation and applications of various functional microspheres, such as incoating, biomedicine and biotechnology, food, cosmetic, electrophotographic
processes, and in nano-technology field, etc.
3. Design, control and applications of microsphere morphology, self-assemblies ofpolymer microspheres
4. Characterization and new techniques for characterization, such as particle
morphology, surface and colloidal properties, functional group distribution inmicrospheres, and dispersions, etc.
5. Reactor models and simulations

Local Organizing Committee
Prof. H. Z. Liu, Institute of Process Engineering, CAS, Beijing
Prof. B. G. Li, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou
Prof. Z. G. Su, Institute of Process Engineering, CAS, Beijing
Prof. Z. Liu, Tsinghua University, Beijing
Prof. T. W. Tan, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing
Prof. C. Y. Kan, Tsinghua University, Beijing
Prof. G. H. Ma, Institute of Process Engineering, CAS, Beijing
Prof. S. J. Fang, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou
Prof. C.C. Wang, Fudan University, Shanghai
Prof. Y. Dan, Sichuan University, Chengdu,
Prof. P. Ni, Suzhou University, Shuzou
Prof. X.Z. Kong, University of Jinan, Jinan

International Advisory Committee
Prof. M. Nomura, Fukui University, Fukui/Japan
Prof. H. Kawaguchi, Keio University, Yokohama/Japan
Prof. M. Okubo, Kobe University, Kobe/Japan
Prof. J.H. Kim, Yonsei University, Seoul/Korea
Prof. A. Matsumoto, Kansai University, Osaka/Japan
Prof. K. Nagai, Yamagata University, Yonezawa/Japan
Prof. H. Tobita, University of Fukui, Fukui/Japan
Prof. H. Yoshizawa, Okayama University, Okayama/Japan
Prof. T. Dobashi, Gunma University, Gunma/Japan
Prof. S. Kiatkamjornwong, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok /Thailand.
Prof. C. C. Ho, Institut Kimia Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia
Prof. J. B. LI, Institute of Chemistry, CAS, Beijing/China
Prof. P. Li, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hongkong/China
Prof. W. Y. Chiu, National Taiwan University, Taiwan/China
Prof. C. S. Chern, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan/China

2Symposium Secretariat
All correspondences concerning the symposium including accommodations should besent to:Dr. J.D. Lei, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing,China. E-mail: jdlei@home.ipe.ac.cn, Tel/Fax: +0086-10-82627072, Mobilephone :0086-13391888359

Symposium Venue
The symposium will be held at Fragrant Hill Hotel (香山飯店)(Xiang-Shan Fan-Dian).
Address: Fragrant Hill Park (Xiang-Shan), Haidian District, Beijing.
Tel: +86(10)62591166, Fax: +861(06)2591762, http://www.xsfd.com/xsfd_e.htm

Outline of Program
Two presentation formats are provided: (1) Oral presentation (OP) (20 minutes
including 5 minutes discussion), (2) Poster presentation (PP).
Those wishing to contribute paper(s) are asked to submit a 100~200 words abstract byMay 30, 2007 using the “Application & Registration Form”, which is attached withthis “First Circular”, to Symposium Secretariat, Dr. J.D. Lei by e-mail at
jdlei@home.ipe.ac.cn . The form for extended abstract will be sent to the authors whosepaper(s) are accepted for presentation.

Dates
Sep. 9: Registration & Welcome Party from PM: 5:30
Sep. 10: Oral & Poster Presentations
Sep. 11: Oral Presentations & Banquet
Sep. 12-14: Technical Tour

Extended Abstracts
The extended abstracts will be published in the Proceedings and will be available at thesymposium. A standard form for extended abstract in MS Word format will be sent toauthors. The authors are asked to prepare the abstracts in accordance with the standard
format. Note that each extended abstract should be no more than two pages in length.
The extended abstracts should be submitted to Symposium Secretariat, Dr. J.D. Lei(jdlei@home.ipe.ac.cn) at Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) by e-mail. Deadline forreceiving extended abstracts is June 30, 2007.

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Registration Information
Those planning to attend the symposium are requested to complete and return the“Application & Registration form” to Symposium Secretariat, Dr. J.D. Lei by e-mail at
jdlei@home.ipe.ac.cn by May 30, 2007.

Registration Fees
CategoryFeeNote

200 USD*
including meals**)
130 USD*)
including meals**)
20 USD
excluding meals
Accompanying persons)
including meals**)
70 USD**) This does not include hotel room and the cost for the technical-tour.
**) Including meals:
Evening Reception on Sep. 9th
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner of Sep. 10th
Breakfast, Lunch, and Banquet of Sep. 11th
Breakfast of Sep.12th.
Regular ParticipantsStudents)

Accommodations
The symposium will be held at Fragrant Hill Hotel (香山飯店) (Xiang-Shan Fan-Dian,
http://www.xsfd.com/xsfd_e.htm)
inBeijing.
The
Organizing Committee will reserve the accommodations at
the hotel on behalf of the participants (Around 400
RMB/per room, if you want to share a room withanother participant, the price will be half). Theparticipant who wants to stay in other hotels should let usknow personally.

Technical TourA technical tour to Shengyang (瀋陽)and Dalian （大連） will be arranged. See thedetails shown in the attached page. For those interested to join the technical tour, please
let us know by indication in the “Application & Registration Form” attached with this“First Circular”. The registration fee does not include the cost for the Technical Tour.

How to get to the Symposium Venue
The hotel is 1 hour distance from the Beijing International Airport by Taxi. Approximate
taxi fare from the airport is about 160 RMB. Those who are familiar with Beijing cantake Zhong-Guan-Cun (中関村) Shuttle bus from Beijing International Airport till its
destination (Fare 16 RMB), and then take a taxi to the hotel (about 50 RMB). The
journey is about 80 minutes.
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