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APME 2011, “IUPAC 9^th International Conference on Advanced Polymers via Macromolecular Engineering”, was held at Dedeman Cappadocia Hotel & Convention Center, Cappadocia, TURKEY, from September 5th to 8th, 2011. The aim of the APME 2011 was to discuss the fundamental aspects and recent developments of macromolecular engineering and evaluate its potential in the syntheses of smart materials from complex structures (grafts, brushes, dendrimers, etc.) to nanostructures (self-assembly, nano-size, etc.) for a wide range of applications.

The APME 2011 was attended by 220 participants from 25 different countries. There were 80 oral and 170 poster presentations in the conference. The poster prizes were awarded to:

1^st Functionalization of MW-CNT by Demet Karaca Balta, Ahmet Ozsen, Nergis Arsu

2^nd Photo Cross-Linked pH and Temperature Sensitive Positively Charged Hydrogel Films for the Immobilization of Enzymes by Anne Richter, Dietmar Appelhans, Brigitte Voit

3^rd Asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) for the characterization of different polymer systems by Esra Altuntas, Martin Hager, Ulrich S. Shubert

The APME 2011 was organized by Dr. Yusuf Yagci (Co-chairman), Dr. Munmaya K. Mishra (Co-chairman) and Dr. M. Atilla Tasdelen (General Secretary). The selection of Cappadocia for the location of APME 2011 provided an exciting atmosphere for the exchange of scientific ideas. The APME 2011 provided a useful platform for scientific, social and cultural interactions amongst the participants. The organizing committee would like to sincerely thank all the participants for their contributions to the success of the meeting.

The next APME 2013 will be held in Durham Centre for Soft Matter, Durham University, United Kingdom.
The symposium will be chaired by Dr. Lian R. Hutchings.

European Polymer Federation (EPF) and the group of polymers GEP of the Spanish Royal Chemistry and Royal Physics Societies, would like to send a cordial and warm invitation to participate in the forthcoming  EUROPEAN POLYMER CONGRESS EPF2011, and XII CONGRESS OF THE SPECIALIZED GROUP OF POLYMERS GEP, which will be held in the GRANADA CONGRESS CENTRE “Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos” , from the 26th June until the first of July, 2011. This international conference centre is placed in the centre  of the historical and wonderful city of GRANADA which provides a unique opportunity to combine the participation in the sessions of the most important meeting held in Europe, and discover the magic and wonderful city visiting the  well recognized historical sites considered as HERITAGE OF THE MANKIND.

Universally recognized plenary conference speakers have confirmed their participation, and selected invited speakers will contribute to offer a complete program with 12 plenary conferences, 60 invited lectures, about 350 oral presentations, and a selected number of posters. The topics that will be covered during this conference are;

1. Synthetic Routes: Monomers and Polymers from Bioresources and Advanced Methodologies
2. New Analytical and Characterization Tools
3. Advanced Processing and Recycling Technologies
4. Polymers for Advanced Applications Including Energy, Transport, Packaging and Environmentally Friendly Activities
5. Chemistry and Physics of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies
6. Bioinspired Polymers, Bioengineering and Biotechnology

Prof. Julio San Roman and the organizing committee of the EPF2011/GEP2011, is encouraging the participation of both academic and industrial specialists, to exchange ideas and discuss perspectives in the field of Polymer Science and Technology, to contribute for new developments and close cooperation between scientific groups and companies.