Workshop on Interfaces in Colloidal and Particulate Systems

APHYS2003 Workshop

October 14th, 2003

Topics to be covered include:

Characterization of Interfaces in Particulate Materials
-Interface characterization
-Solid-liquid interfaces in Suspensions
-Interfaces at elevated temperatures
-Standards of characterization techniques

Control of Interfaces in Particulate Materials
-Control of surface and interfaces 
-Control and design of interfaces in suspensions
-Control of interfaces at elevated temperatures


- Phase behaviour, structure, and interfaces of colloidal suspensions.
- Theoretical studies of the behaviour of electrified interfaces in colloidal systems
- Molecular-Level Engineering of Polymer Interfaces in Colloidal Suspensions

Interfaces in High-Technology Fields and Industries
-Nanoscale design of interfaces for new materials
-Ceramics, Metals
-Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, CMP, Pigments etc.
-Energy and Environment

Proceedings
Papers presented can be submitted for publication in special issues of Powder Technology or Colloids and Surfaces A, although publication in other of the Journals can be considered if the topic is appropiate