2001: 41st Moretonhampstead Conference

Theme: Reacting and responding polymers

Monday, 30th April

	Reacting Polymers
09:00	lan Robinson (Ineos Acrylics) "Understanding Polymer Degradation and Combustion using Model Acrylic Polymers"
10:50	Glenn Fredrickson (University of California, Santa Barbara) "Managing Complex Patterns in Multicomponent and Reacting Polymers"
11:55	Dick Pethrick (University of Strathclyde) "Prediction and Measurement of Cure in Thermoset Resin and Composite Systems"
	Polymers and Particulates
17:00	Joe Keddie (University of Surrey) "Not-so-Passive Polymer Particles During Latex Film Formation"
18:00	Anna Balazs (University of Pittsburgh) "Response of Polymer Blends to Particulate Matter"

Tuesday, 1st May

	Responding Polymers
09:00	lan Sage (DERA Malvern) "Soft Polymers in Tough Spots"
10:40	Andrew Holmes (University of Cambridge) "Design and Application of Electro-Active Polymers"
11:50	Christopher Viney (Heriot-Watt University) "Natural Lessons for Materials Chemistry"
	Molecular Architecture Effects
17:00	Rob Richardson (University of Bristol) "Structure of Liquid Crystal Side Chain Polymers and Dendrimers"
18:00	Lew Fetters (Forschungs Zentrum Julich) "The Packing Length: A Basis for Melt State Rheological Parameters"

Wednesday, 2nd May

	Crystallisation
09:00	Tony Ryan (University of Sheffield) "Crystallisation in Block Copolymers: Confinement, Epitaxy and Breakout"
10:40	Peter Olmsted (University of Leeds) "Towards a Microscopic Understanding of Early-Time Polymer Crystallisation"
11:50	Cor Koning (Eindhoven University of Technology) "The Melting Point Paradox of Isomeric Polyamides"
	Let there be Light!
17:00	Rudolf Zentel (University of Mainz) "Polymers and Light: Physical Colours from Polymer Films"

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The conference was organised by Professor Randal Richards and Bill MacDonald, and held at Moretonhampstead
Monday, 30th April - Wednesday, 2nd May 2001