Proposal for NSF support of the ACS Symposium "Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization" to be held in San Francisco, CA, August 10-14, 2014

University Of Florida, Gainesville FL

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Abstract

TECHNICAL AND NON TECHNICAL ABSTRACT The "Controlled/Living Polymerization" symposium offers a comprehensive coverage of recent developments in the very active field of polymerization methods resulting in macromolecules with precisely controlled dimensions, topologies, and functionalities, and the consequent structure/property characteristics and the diverse applicationsof these materials. The symposium offers a comprehensive opportunity for the exchange and cross-fertilization of ideas among both academic and industrial experts in the field. The symposium also offers an opportunity for participating young researchers, including the planned participation of underrepresented minorities, to gain from such career orienting exposure , as well as to present their work.