Call for Papers - Polymer Modeling

[Lawrence DeBolt <larrydeb(-(at)-)infocom.net>]

 CCL Members,
 
 Kevin Squire and I are organizing a symposium entitled
 "Computer Modeling of Polymers" for the March 29 - April 2, 1998 ACS
 meeting in Dallas, TX for the PMSE Division(cosponsored by the Polymer
 Division).   The aim of this symposium is the application of molecular modeling
 approaches to the prediction and understanding of polymer properties.
 Representative modeling areas are:
 
 - Conformation Properties, such as RIS, dynamic RIS, etc.
 - Thermodynamic Properties from simulations: calculations of Tg, phase diagrams
 and morphologies
 - Interfacial properties: surface tension, surface migration of additives and
 chains, compatibilizers, adhesion, etc.
 - Rheologica/Dynamic properties: viscosities, diffusion constants, compliance
 and other mechanical properties
 
 Of particular interest to us are modeling applications on systems of commercial
 application, and those which compare calculated results to experimental
 data.
 
 ACS abstract and preprint forms will be sent immediately to anyone who shows an
 interest in participating in this symposium.   Deadline for submission of the
 abstract and preprint is Friday, November 7, 1997. 
 
 If you have any questions, please contact either Kevin or myself directly at the
 numbers/addresses listed below.   
 
 Dr. Kevin Squire
 Exxon Chemical Company
 Baytown Polymers Center
 5200 Bayway Drive
 Baytown, TX 77522
 (281) 834-5211 (Office)
 FAX: (281) 834-2395
 
 or
 
 Dr. Lawrence DeBolt
 Exxon Chemical Company
 Baytown Polymers Center
 5200 Bayway Drive
 Baytown, TX 77522
 (281) 834-1343 (Office)
 FAX: (281) 834-2480
 larrydeb(-(at)-)infocom.net