Topics for Equifase 2009
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics:
Experimental techniques; data modeling; data banks
Phase Equilibria; transport properties; interfacial properties; thermochemistry
Molecular simulation:
Proteins, polymers, nanomaterials, membranes, colloids & interfaces
Advances in modeling & simulation, microfluidics, adsorption,
Product & Process Design:
Structure-activity-property relationships; computer-aided molecular design; polymorphism;
Food products, cosmetics, drugs;
New products/materials - properties & applications:
Nanoparticles, pharmaceuticals, biocompatible materials
Green engineering & sustainability:
Green solvents: Ionic liquids, SCF, biodegradable polymers, aqueous processes
Green processes: membranes, extraction, chromatography…
Alternative/Sustainable Energy:
Biorefinery, biofuels, biodiesel
H2 and natural gas
Biomolecules & biotechnology:
Proteins (folding, aggregation, crystallization, etc.)
Education