Prof Ron Sanderson (Co-chairman)
Tel: +27(21) 808-3172
Tel: +27(21) 808-4967
E-mail: rds@sun.ac.za

Prof Bert Klumperman (Co-chairman)
Tel: +27(21) 808-3988
Fax: +27(21) 808-4967
E-mail: bklump@sun.ac.za

Aneli Fourie: Conference Secretary
Tel: +27(21) 808-3174
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E-mail: aef2@sun.ac.za

Prof T Davis, Sydney University, Australia
Prof Prof B Klumperman, Eindhoven University, The Netherlands

IUPAC: International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Erin Slagle Carter: Communications Specialist: E-mail: secretariat@iupac.org

DST: Department of Science & Technology
Dr Tshepo Seekoe, Manager: Science Platforms Unit, Tel: (012) 843 6300

Sastech:
Dr J Mellor, Technology Manager, E-mail: John.Mellor@sasol.com

Distell
Dr G Loubser, E-mail: GLoubser@distell.co.za

Moyo Restaurant
Liza Shaw: Function Co-ordinator, E-mail: lizas@moyo.co.za

Red Pepper Deli Catering
Marlé Fourie, E-mail: mail@volkskombuis,co.za

Barloworld Plascon
Dr Boyd Cooray

Khokela
Joanne Peterson, E-mail: Khokela@netdial.co.za

African Sun Media, E-mail: africansunmedia@sun.ac.za

Opening remarks:
Prof RD Sanderson: IUPAC Representative

Keynote Speaker:
Jan Feijen
Twente University, The Netherlands

Novel polymer systems for drug and gene delivery

Martina Stenzel
University of New South Wales, Australia

Stabilisation of micelles and vesicles via crosslinking using the RAFT process

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

Vernon Ramiah
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Calcium carbonate crystallization in the presence of glycopolymers synthesized via the RAFT process

Gwenaelle Pound
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Copolymers of N-vinyl pyrrolidone via xanthate-mediated polymerization

Ajay Mishra
University of the Free State, South Africa

Low density polyethylene-wood fibre-silica nanocomposites: Thermal and mechanical properties

LUNCH BREAK

Keynote Speaker:
Hiroshi Maeda
Sojo University, Japan

Tumor targeting mechanism EPR-effect and advantage of polymeric drugs

Eva Harth
Vanderbilt University, USA

Effective drug therapies from functional, macromolecular building blocks with a biomimetic design

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

Emmanuel Iwuoha
University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Spectro-electrochemical reactivities of noval polyaniline nanotube pesticide biosensors

Immaculate Michira
University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Development of amperometric biosensors using novel polyaniline nanomaterials as electron transfer mediators

Shivani Mishra
University of the Free State, South Africa

EVA-clay nanocomposites: Thermal and mechanical properties

POSTER EVENING, INSTITUTE OF POLYMER SCIENCE BUILDING

Opening remarks

Plenary Speaker:
Frank Caruso
The University of Melbourne, Australia

Bioinspired nanoengineered polymer colloids

Dhanjay Jhurry
University of Mauritius, Mauritius

Polypeptides containing sugar moieties as side groups

Patrice Hartmann
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

A new concept of polymerizable surfactants for emulsion polymerizations

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

Howard Matahwa
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Grafting of polysaccharides with vinyl monomers for CaCO3 crystal growth modifications

Vernon Somerset
University of the Western Cape, South Africa

High-resolution solid-state NMR studies on polypropylene and polypropylene copolymers

Invited Speaker:
Dr Peter Kilz
PSS Polymer Standards Service, Germany

Investigation of polymer reactions by GPC/SEC with mass spectrometry

Oral Submission:
Khumo Maiko
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatography for the separation of protonated and deuterated polystyrene

LUNCH BREAK

Keynote Speaker:
Dr Saeid Mehdiabadi
University of Waterloo, Canada

The importance of having detailed ethylene/a-olefin polymerization kinetics with metallocene catalysts for developing new polyolefin products

Invited Speaker:
Prof Jun-Ting Xu
Zhejiang University, China

Effect of phase separation on crystallization and morphology of PP/EPR in-reactor alloys

Invited Speaker:
Prof Albert van Reenen
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

The effect of in-process ethylene incorporation on the evolution of particle morphology and molecular characteristics of commercial heterophasic ethylene propylene copolymers (HEPCS)

Oral Submission:
Moipone Mokoena
University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), South Africa

Morphology, mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene (PP)/KENAF reinforced composites subject to different fibre treatments

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

Oral Submission:
Prof Bernard Wolf
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany

Linear versus three-arm star polybutadiene: Effects of polymer architecture on the thermodynamic solution behavior

Oral Submission:
Preloshni Naidoo
Sasol Polymers, South Africa

A comparative analysis of the chemical composition of linear low density polyethylene polymer synthesized with 1-hexene comonomer under different catalytical conditions

Oral Submission:
Teboho Motsoeneng
University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), South Africa

The effect of crystalline phase morphology on the structure and properties of the impact polypropylene copolymer (IPC)

POSTER EVENING

Registration

Invited Speaker:
Dr Rob Duchateau
Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Fatty acid-based polyesters and polycarbonates and amphiphilic block copolymers thereof by catalytic ring-opening polymerisation

Invited Speaker:
Dr Hans Heuts
Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Functional hairy particles and surfaces via block copolymer stabilized emulsion polymerization

Oral Submission:
Dr Nicolas Delpouve
Université de Rouen, France

Coupling between amorphous and crystalline phases reveals from molecular mobility studies

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

Invited Speaker:
Prof Alejandro Müller
Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela

Confined nucleation and crystallization of polymers and diblock copolymers with alumina nanoporous templates

Invited Speaker:
Prof Markus Busch
Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany

Developments in high-pressure polymerization technology

Oral Submission:
Maria do Carmo Goncalves
University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazi

PLA-cellulose whisker-based nanocomposites prepared by reactive extrusion

Oral Submission:
Dr Mario Malinconico
Institute on Polymer Chemistry and Technology (ICTP-CNR), Italy

Natural polymers and additives in commodity and speciality applications: A challenge for the chemistry of future

Oral Submission:
Julia Mofokeng
University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), South Africa

Preparation and characterization of biodegradable PLA/PHBV, PLA/PCL and PHBV/PCL polymer blends and their nanocomposites with TiO₂ as filler

LUNCH BREAK

Keynote Speaker:
Prof Alan Rowan
Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Polyisocyanpeptides hydrogels as ultimate biomimetic cytoskeletal networks from solar cells to drug delivery: "The importance of macromolecular stiffness"

Oral Submission:
George Simon
Monash University, Australia

Modification of stimuli-responsive hydrogel nanocomposites and their efficacy as draw agents in forward osmosis

Oral Submission:
Prof Dominique Hourdet
Physico-chimie des Polymères et des Milieux Dispersés (PPMD), France

Nano-hybrid hydrogels: Structure/properties relationships

Oral Submission:
Dr Ian Teasdale
Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Austria

Polyphosphazenes: Biodegradable alternatives for polymer therapeutics

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

Oral Submission:
Dr Nadine Pretorius
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Multidimensional analytical techniques for the characterization of phthalic anhydride based polyesters

Oral Submission:
Dr Sadiqali Cheruthazhekatt
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Molecular characterization of impact polypropylene copolymers by high temperature two-dimensional liquid chromatography

Oral Submission:
Divann Robertson
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Solution crystallization kinetics of polyolefins

Oral Submission:
Dr Ahmed Al Aeeb
University of Stellenbosh, South Africa

Nanocolorants for hot-melt inks

CONFERENCE BANQUET: NOOITGEDACHT WINE ESTATE

Registration

Keynote Speaker:
Prof Suprakas Sinha Ray
DST/CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, South Africa

Clay-containing polymer nanocomposite technology: The staple for modern plastic industry

Invited Speaker:
Prof Gert Heinrich
Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Germany

Fracture mechanics of rubber nanocomposites

Oral Submission:
Jeremia Sefadi
University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), South Africa

Preparation and properties of conductive polymer nanocomposites based on polyolefin matrices reinforced with expanded graphite

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

Invited Speaker:
Dr Hans Wittich
Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Germany

Mechanical and electrical properties of carbon based nanocomposites during dynamic testing

Oral Submission:
Prof Alan Chadwick
Universityof Kent, United Kingdom

The application of ionic nanoparticles in the conservation of archeological wood

Oral Submission:
Prof Bernard Möginger
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Highly filled hybrid nano resin composites and their light curing behaviour investigated by dielectric analysis (DEA)

Oral Submission:
Teboho Mokhena
University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), South Africa

Preparation and characterization of vinylsilane crosslinked thermoplastic nanocomposites filled with sisal nanowhiskers

Oral Submission:
Motshabi Sibeko
University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), South Africa

Preparation and characterization of vinylsilane crosslinked thermoplastic composites filled with nanoclays

Oral Submission:
Thabang Mokhuthu
University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), South Africa

In situ preparation and properties of EPDM/SiO₂ nanocomposites

Oral Submission:
Mokgaotsa Mochane
University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), South Africa

Thermal and mechanical properties of polyolefins/wax PCM blends prepared with and without expanded graphite

CLOSING SESSION, FINAL REMARKS

Muftah Abdelaaziz
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Department of Dental Sciences, Tygerberg Hospital 7505 South Africa
E-mail: muftahali@hotmail.com

Synthesis of nanocomposites with nano-TiO₂ particles and their applications as dental materials

Dr Yasser Al-Angari
King Abdulaziz University, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-mail: mam_999@yahoo.com

Recycling spent zinc-carbon batteries through synthesizing nano-crystalline Mn-Zn ferrites

Prof Amirul Al-Ashraf Abdulluh
School of Biological Sciences, Penang Campus, University of Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800 Malaysia
E-mail: amirul@usm.my

Enzymatic modification of various polyhydroxyalkanoate scaffolds for biomedical application

Prof Hamad Allohedan
Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-mail: hlohedan@ksu.edu.sa

Novel superabsorbent core shell clay nanocomposite based on crosslinked sodium acrylate / acrylamide copolymers for efficient dye wastewater treatment

Prof Hamad Allohedan
Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-mail: hlohedan@ksu.edu.sa

Novel dispersed silver core-shell nanogel polymers as corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel in acidic medium

Dr Eid Al-Mutairi
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Chemical Engineering Department, Dhahran 31261 Saudi Arabia
E-mail: mutairi@kfupm.edu.sa

Retrofit and energy analysis of fuild catalytic cracking unit using heat recovery approach temperature as decision criterion

Ismael Amer
Chemical Resource Beneficiation, Catalysis and Synthesis Research Group, North-West University, Potchefstroon 2520 South Africa
E-mail: 23447397@nwu.ac.za

Using aluminium triflate for the polymerization of O-phenylenediamine and its derivates

Dr Abd Baleg
Sensor Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535 South Africa
E-mail: abaleg@uwc.ac.za

Synthesis, characterization and electrochemistry of polypyrrole-poly(propylene imine) dendrimeric star co-polymer

Linda Botha
Sasol Polymers, Polymers Road, Sasol works, Secunda 2302 South Africa
E-mail: linda.botha1@sasol.com

The effect of in-process ethylene incorporation on the evolution of particle morphology and molecular characteristics of commercial heterophasic propylene copolymers (HEPCs)

Dr Margaretha Brand
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polylmer Science, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: maggie@sun.ac.za

The use of laser light scattering to study solution crystallization phenomena in polyolefins

Cheryl-Ann Elizabeth Clarke
University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa
E-mail: ClarkeCE@qwa.ufs.ac.za

Preparation and characterization of polymer composites with bloodmeal

Dr Reda El-Shishtawy
King Abdulaziz University, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-mail: relshishtawy@kau.edu.sa

Intimate composite formation from crosslinked chitosan and magnetic nanoparticles

Prof MA Gabal
King Abdulaziz University, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-mail: mgabaladonnada@yahoo.com

Facile preparation and characterization of nano-crystalline SrTiO₃

Dr Nagi Greesh
DST/CSIR National Centre for Nanostructured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria 0001 South Africa
E-mail: Ngreesh@csir.co.za

Impact of the clay types on the morphology of polystyrene-clay nanocomposites prepared via emulsion polymerization

Prof Ahmed Haroun
Chemical Industries Research Division, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt
E-mail: haroun68_2000@yahoo.com

Cytotoxicity and antioxidant activity of beta vulgaris extract released from grafted carbon nanotubes based nanocomposites

Okerio Jaspher
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Chemistry, Port Elizabeth 6031 South Africa
E-mail: jaspherokerio@yahoo.com

Synthesis of fluorescent polymers with coumarin backbone by "click" polymerization

Ujjwal Man Joshi
Kathmandu University, Department of Natural Sciences, School of Science, Dhulikhel, Kathmandu, Nepal
E-mail: umjoshi@gmail.com

Surface treatment of PET and PTFE films using atmospheric pressure DBD in air and argon

Prof Sung-Ryong Kim
Korea National University of Transporation, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, Chungju, South Korea
E-mail: srkim@ut.ac.kr

Graphene-gold particle hybrid nanocomposite counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells

Robert Kwinda
Sasol Polymers, 22 Pressburg Road, Founders View, Modderfontein 1645 South Africa
E-mail: Robert.kwinda@sasol.com

From the laboratory to the plant: Importance of PTSC polymerisation laboratory

Prof Krisztina László
Budapest University of Technology and Economics Hungary, Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Budapest, Hungary
E-mail: klaszlo@mail.bme.hu

Influence of phenols on the phase transition of poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) gels

Prof Krisztina László
Budapest University of Technology and Economics Hungary, Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Budapest, Hungary
E-mail: klaszlo@mail.bme.hu

Influence of pH and ionic strength on the phase transition of monolithic Pnipa hydrogels

Dr Sung-Goo Lee
Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Advanced Functional Materials Research Group, Yuseong, Daejeon 305-600 Korea
E-mail: sglee@krict.re.kr

Structure-property relationship of thermally conductive liquid crystal composites based on h-boron nitride

Prof Rathanawan Magaraphan
The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
E-mail: Rathanawan.K@chula.ac.th

Mechanical and thermal properties of Sericin/PVA/Bentonite scaffold: Comparison between uncross-linked and cross-linked

Ashwell Makan
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: acmakan@sun.ac.za

Polybutadienes and polyrotaxanes: A study of unusual elution phenomena using SEC- and AF4-MALLS

Bafana Mazibuko
Sasol Polymers, 22 Pressburg Road, Founders View, Modderfontein 1645 South Africa
E-mail: Bafana.mazibuko@sasol.com

Optimization of the rotational moulding process: A case study in customer support

Dr Abdullah Mimaroglu
University of Sakarya, Faculty of Technology, Esentepe Kampusu, Adapazari, Turkey
E-mail: mimarog@sakarya.edu.tr

Friction and wear of GUR 1020 medical grade UHMWPE polymer at dry environmental condition

Tladi Mofokeng: POSTER PRIZE WINNER
University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa
E-mail: mofg@webmail.co.za

Preparation and characterization of polymer nanocomposites with piezoelectric properties

Aliyu Danmusa Mohammed
Catalysis and Synthesis Research Group, North-West University, Potchefstroom 2520 South Africa
E-mail: 23946822@nwu.ac.za

Synthesis and study of superabsorbent properties of acryloylated starch ester grafted with acrylic acid

Tshwafo Motaung
University of the Free State (QwaQwa campus), Department of Chemistry, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa
E-mail: LuytAS@qwa.ufs.ac.za

Influence of the modification, induced by zirconia nanoparticles, on the structure and properties of polycarbonate

Mpho Mothunya: POSTER PRIZE WINNER
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: bklump@sun.ac.za

Mechanistic aspects of RAFT mediated (CO) polymerization by in situ ¹H NMR

Milos Netopilik
Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague 6, Czech Republic
E-mail: netopil@imc.cas.cz

Pitfalls of multidetector SEC analyses of branched polymers

Jean Marie Vianney Ngororabanga
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Chemistry, Port Elizabeth 6031 South Africa
E-mail: ngororajv@yahoo.fr

Synthesis of fluorescent polymers with pendant quinoline groups by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization (RAFT)

Idemudia Omoruyi
Chemistry Department, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700 South Africa
E-mail: idemudiaog@yahoo.com

New bioactive pyrazolone based dinitrophenylhydrazone and its nickel complex

Dr Abdollah Omrani
University of Mazandaran, Faculty of Chemistry, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran
E-mail: omrani@umz.ac.ir

Polymerization kinetics of epoxy-polycarbonate nanocomposite reinforced by alumina nanoparticles

Olga Philippova
Physics Department, Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-2, Moscow 119991 Russia
E-mail: phil@polly.phys.msu.ru

Epoxy/silica nanocomposites with improved thermal properties

Olga Philippova
Physics Department, Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-2, Moscow 119991 Russia
E-mail: phil@polly.phys.msu.ru

Magnetorheological fluids based on associating polymers

Dr Panuphong Pootawang
Green Mobility Collaborative Research Center, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603 Japan
E-mail: poota@rd.numse.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Roles of amphiphilic surfactants with different ethylene oxide/propylene oxide ratios on nanostructured porous silica synthesized by solution plasma

Ali Riaz
Instituto de Quimica, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas SP, Brazil
E-mail: aliriaz@iqm.unicamp.br

Glycidoxyl, phenyl and methacrylate anchored polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes: Synthesis and characterization

Prof Abbas Ali Rostami
University of Mazandaran, Faculty of Chemistry, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran
E-mail: rostami@umz.ac.ir

Advanced isoconversional method and dynamic modeling of curing process for GDE based nanocomposite

Waheed Saban
University of the Western Cape, Department of Chemistry, Catalysis Research Group, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535 South Africa
E-mail: saban.w@gmail.com

Functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for heavy metal removal from waste water

George Simon
Department of Materials Engineering, Monash University, 3800 Australia
E-mail: george.simon@monash.edu

Electrospun fibres with in situ and blended bioglass incorporation for bone tissue engineering applications

Dr Salam Titinchi
University of the Western Cape, Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535 South Africa
E-mail: stitinchi@uwc.ac.za

New coordination polymers as catalysts for oxidation reactions

Ralf Weberskirch
Technische Universität Dortmund, Fakultät Chemie, AG Polymere Hybridsysteme, Dortmund D-44227 Germany
E-mail: ralf.weberskirch@tu-dortmund.de

"Grafting-from" polymerisation from stainless steel surfaces by RAFT-polymerisation

Trevor Wright
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polylmer Science, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: twright@sun.ac.za

NMR studies on the mechanism of reverse iodine transfer polymerisation of styrene

Gil Yeroslavsky: POSTER PRIZE WINNER
Bar Ilan University, Department of Chemistry, Ramat-Gan 52900 Israel
E-mail: gil_yeros@hotmail.com

A facile sonochemical synthesis of metal-chelated polydopamine micro and nano-spheres

Dr Ahmed Youssef
National Research Center, Packing and Packaging Materials Department, Dokki, Giza 12311 Egypt
E-mail: amyoussef27@yahoo.com

Selective removal of heavy metals from drinking water using titanium oxide nanowire

Anna Zubrowska
Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, Lodz 90 363 Poland
E-mail: azubrows@cbmm.lodz.pl

Thermal and mechanical properties of polypropylene composites with nano- and micro-diamonds

Anna Zubrowska
Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, Lodz 90 363 Poland
E-mail: azubrows@cbmm.lodz.pl

Modification of polylactide with poss derivatives

Abdelaaziz, Muftah

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Department of Dental Sciences, Bellville 7535 South Africa

muftahli@hotmail.com

Abdullah, Amirul Al-Ashraf

School of Biological Sciences, Penang Campus, University Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800 Malaysia

amirul@usm.my

Al Aeeb, Ahmed

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa

ahmed@sun.ac.za

Al Angari, Yasser

King Abdul Aziz University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Jeddah 21589 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

mam_999@yahoo.com

Algafail, Abdulnasser

Saudi Food and Drug Authority, 3292 North Ring Road, Al Nafel Area, Riyadh 133112-6288 Saudi Arabia

asgafil@sfda.gov.sa

Alloheda, Hamad

King Saud University, Chemistry Department, College of Science, Riyadh 11451 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

hlohedan@ksu.edu.sa

Al-Mutairi, Eid

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Chemical Engineering Department, Dhahran 31261 Saudi Arabia

mutairi@kfupm.edu.sa

Amer, Ismael

North West University, Chemical Resource Beneficiation, Catalysis and Synthesis Research Group, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520 South Africa

23447397@nwu.ac.za

Awad, Sameed Ahmed

Anbar University, College of Education for Pure Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Anbar 31003 Iraq

samir_ahmed21@yahoo.com

Bailly, Nathalie

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa

natalieb@sun.ac.za

Baleg, Abd Almonam

University of the Western Cape, Chemistry Department, Sensorlab, Bellville 7535 South Africa

abaleg@gmail.com

Beyers, Cor

Kansai Plascon, Polymer Science Building, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa

cbeyers@kansaiplascon.co.za

Bhengu, Kenneth

North West University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520 South Africa

23413107@nwu.ac.za

Bluemich, Bernhard

RWTH Aachen University, Institut fur Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie (ITMC), Worringerweg 1, Aachen 52056 Germany

bluemich@itmc.rwth-aachen.de

Borisov, Oleg

Institut Plurisdisciplinaire de Recherche sur l'Environnement et les Materiaux, UMR 5254 CNRS UPPA, 2 av P.Angot, Pau 64054 France

oleg.borisov@univ-pau.fr

Botha, Linda

Sasol Polymers, Polymers Road, Sasol works, Secunda 2303 South Africa

linda.botha1@sasol.com

Brand, Margaretha

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa

maggie@sun.ac.za

Busch, Markus

Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Ernst-Berl Institut fur Technische und Makromolekulare Chemie, Petersenstrasse 20, Darmstadt D-64287 Germany

Busch@Chemie.TU-Darmstadt.de

Chadwick, Alan

School of Physical Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NH United Kingdom

a.v.chadwick@kent.ac.uk

Cheruthazhekatt, Sadiqali

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa

sadiq@sun.ac.za

Clarke, Cheryl-Ann Elizabeth

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjaba 9866 South Africa

ClarkeCE@qwa.ufs.ac.za

Cloete, Eugene

Research and Innovation, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa

eugenecloete@sun.ac.za

Cloete, William

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa

williamc@sun.ac.za

Delpouve, Nicolas

AMME LECAP International Laboratory EA 4528, IMR Universite de Rouen, St Ettienne du Rouvray, 76801 France

delpouve.nicolas@gmail.com

Desmet, Gert

Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Plainlaan 2, Brussels B-1050 Belgium

gedesmet@vub.ac.be

do Carmo Goncal, Maria

University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Institute of Chemistry

mmfavaro@gmail.com

Du Toit, Aletta

Sasol Shared Services, Private Bag X1000, Secunda 2303 South Africa

aletta.dutoit@sasol.com

Duchateau, Rob

Eindhoven University of Technology, Chemical Engineering & Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, PO Box 513, STO 1.38, Eindhoven 5600 MB The Netherlands

r.duchateau@tue.nl

El-Shishtawy, Reda

King Abdullah University, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Jeddah 21589 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

relshishtawy@kau.edu.sa

Fourie, Aneli

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

aef2@sun.ac.za

Gabal, Mohmad

King Abdulaziz University, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Jeddah 80203 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

mgabaladonada@yahoo.com

Gomez d'Ayala, Giovanna

Institute on Polymer Chemistry and Technology (ICTP-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei, Pozzuoli 34-80078 Italy

giovanna.gomez@ictp.cnr.it

Gomez-Fatou, Marian

Instituto de Ciencia y Technologia de Polimeros, ICTP-CSIC, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, CSIC, Madrid 28006 Spain

magomez@ictp.csic.es

Gradwell, Mike

Safripol (Pty) Ltd, Private Bag X52, Bryanston 2021 South Africa

mgradwell@safripol.com

Greesh, Nagi

DST/CSIR National Centre for Nanostructured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria 0001 South Africa

Ngreesh@csir.co.za

Haroun, Ahmed

National Research Center, Chemical Industries Research Division, Dokki, Cairo 12622 Egypt

haroun68_2000@yahoo.com

Heinrich, Gert

Leibniz-Institut fur Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Hohe Strasse 6, Dresden D-01069 Germany

gheinrich@ipfdd.de

Heuts, Hans

Eindhoven University of Technology, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, PO Box 513, STO 1.38, Eindhoven 5600 MB The Netherlands

j.p.a.heuts@tue.nl

Hourdet, Dominique

University Pierre and Marie Curie, Physico-chimie des Polymeres et des Milieux Disperses (PPMD), Paris Cedex 05 75231 France

Dominique.Hourdet@espci.fr

Igwe, Chima

University of Pretoria, Phytomedicine Program, Onderstepoort Campus, Pretoria 0001 South Africa

chima_igwe20002000@yahoo.co.uk

Jasinska-Walc, Lidia

Technical University Eindhoven, Den Dolech 2, PO Box 513, Eindhoven 5600 MB The Netherlands

l.jasinska@tue.nl

Jorres, Volker

Lummus Novolen Technology, Gottlie-Daimier-Str 8, Mannheim 68165 Germany

plang@cbi.com

Joubert, Dawie

Sasol Shared Services, Private Bag X1000, Secunda 2302 South Africa

dawie.joubert@sasol.com

Kasim, Sedik

University of Al Anbar, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Education for Pure Sciences, Bhagdad, Iraq

chemocenter@gmail.com

Khalaf, Muayad

Basra University, College of Science, Chemistry Department, Basra, Iraq

moayad_khalaf@yahoo.com

Kilz, Peter

PSS Polymer Standards Service GmbH, Wohlerstrasse 206, Mainz, D-55023 Germany

pkilz@polymer.de

Kim, Sung-Ryong

Korea National University of Transportation, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, Changju, South Korea

srkim@ut.ac.kr

Klok, Harm-Anton

Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Institute des Materiaux, Laboratoire des Polymeres, Lausanne CH-1015 Switzerland

harm-anton.klok@epfl.ch

Klumperman, Bert

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

bklump@sun.ac.za

Kwinda, Robert

Sasol Polymers, Planning & Technology, Modderfontein 1645 South Africa

Robert.kwinda@sasol.com

Landfester, Katharina

Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, Mainz 55128 Germany

landfester@mpip-mainz.mpg.de

Laszlo, Kristina

Budapest University of Technology and Economics Hungary, Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Budapest, Hungary

klaszlo@mail.bme.hu

Le Grange, Marehette

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Private Bag X1, Stellenbosch 7600 Stellenbosch

mslegrange@sun.ac.za

Lederer, Albena

Leibniz-Institut fur Polymerforschung Dresden e.V., Institut Makromolekulare Chemie, Hohe Str 6, Dresden 01069 Germany

lederer@ipfdd.de

Liu, Yonggang

Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Renmin Street 5625, Changchun 130022 P.R. China

yonggang@ciac.jl.cn

Lutz, Marietjie

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

mlutz@sun.ac.za

Luyt, AS

University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Afrca

LuytAS@qwa.ufs.ac.za

Magaraphan, Rathawanan

The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand

krathana@gmail.com

Maiko, Khumo

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

khuma@sun.ac.za

Makan, Ashwell

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

acmakan@sun.ac.za

Malinconico, Mario

Institute on Polymer Chemistry and Technology (ICTP-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei, 34 - 80078 Pozzuoli, Napoli 80078 Italy

mario.malinconico@ictp.cnr.it

Mallon, Peter

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

pemallon@sun.ac.za

Mange, Siyabonga

Polymer Technology Services Centre, 22 Pressbury Road, Foundersview, Modderfontein 1609 South Africa

siyabonga.mange@sasol.com

Martinez-Salazar, Javier

Institute for the Structure of the Matter CSIC, Macromolecular Physics Department, Serrano 113bis, Madrid 28006 Spain

jmsalzar@iem.cfmac.csic.es

Mathias, Lon

University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #10076, Hattiesburg 39406-0076 USA

Lon.mathias@usm.edu

Mathot, Vincent

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Ridder Vosstraat 6, Geleen AX 6162 The Netherlands

vincent.mathot@gmail.com

Mazibuko, Bafana

Sasol Polymers, 22 Pressburg Road, Founders View, Modderfontein 1645 South Africa

bafana.mazibuko@sasol.com

Mehdiabadi, Saied

University of Waterloo, Chemical Engineering Department, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 Canada

jsoares@uwaterloo.ca

Mellor, John

Sasol Polymers, PO Box 72, Modderfontein 1645 South Africa

john.mellor@sasol.com

Mochane, Mokgaotsa Jonas

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

monyatsi7@webmail.co.za

Moeginger, Bernhard

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Von Liebig Str 20, Rheinbach 53359 Germany

bernhard.moeginger@h-brs.de

Mofokeng, Julia Puseletso

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

mofokengjp@qwa.ufs.ac.za

Mofokeng, Tladi

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

mofg@webmail.co.za

Mohammed, Aliyu Danmusa

North-West Univeristy, Chemical Resource, Catalysis and Synthesis Research, Potchefstroom 2520 South Africa

23946822@nwu.ac.za

Mokhena, Teboho Clement

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

mokhena@webmail.com

Mokhothu, Thabang Hendrica

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

thabanghendrica@yahoo.com

Mokoena, Moipone Alice

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

mokoenama@qwa.ufs.ac.za

Molefi, Jonathan

Sasol Shared Services, Private Bag X1000, Secunda 2303 South Africa

jonathan.molefi@sasol.com

Monteiro, Michael

University of Queensland, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), Brisbane QLD 2086 Australia

m.monteiro@uq.edu.au

Motaung, Tshwafo Elias

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

LuytAS@qwa.ufs.ac.za

Mothunya, Mpho

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

bklump@sun.ac.za

Motsoeneng, Teboho

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

motsoenengts@gmail.com

Mpitso, Khotso

Kansai Plascon, Polymer Science Building, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

kmpitso@plascon.co.za

Muller, Alejandro

Universidad Simon Bolivar, Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales, Valle de Sartenejas, Baruta, Caracas 1080-A Venezuela

amuller@usb.ve

Murugan, Jean

Safripol (Pty) Ltd, Private Bag X52, Bryanston 2012 South Africa

jmurugan@safripol.com

Naidoo, Preloshni

Sasol Polymers, Sasolburg 1947 South Africa

preloshni.naidoo@sasol.com

Nel, Alicia

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

15676188@sun.ac.za

Neppalli, Ramesh

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

ramnesh@sun.ac.za

Netopillik, Milos

Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague 6, 162 06 Czech Republic

netopil@imc.cas.cz

Ngororabanga, Jean Marie Vianney

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Chemistry, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa

ngororajv@yahoo.fr

Nhlapo, Tumelo

Safripol (Pty) Ltd, Private Bag X52, Bryanston 2021 South Africa

tnhlapo@safripol.com

Nunes, Suzana

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Thuwal 23955-6900 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

suzana.nunes@kaust.edu.sa

Okerio, Jaspher

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Chemistry, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa

jaspherokerio@yahoo.com

Oluwafemi, Oluwatobi

Walter Sisulu University, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Private Bag X1, Mthatha 5117 South Africa

oluwafemi.oluwatobi@gmail.com

Omoruyi, Idemudia

University of Fort Hare, Chemistry Department, Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700 South Africa

idemudiag@yahoo.com

Omrani, Abdollah

University of Mazandaran, Faculty of Chemistry, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran

omrani@umz.ac.ir

Pasch, Harald

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

hpasch@sun.ac.za

Pfukwa, Rueben

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

rueben@sun.ac.za

Philippova, Olga

Moscow State University, Physics Department, Leninskie Gory 1-2, Moscow 119991 Russia

phil@poly.phys.msu.ru

Pizzi, Antonio

ENSTIB, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Technologies des Industries du Bois, University of Lorraine, 27 rue Philippe Seguin, Epinal F-88051 France

antonio.pizzi@enstib.uhp-nancy.fr

Pootawang, Panuphong

Greem Mobility Collaborative Research Center, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603 Japan

poota@d.numse.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Potemkin, Igor

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-2, Moscow 119991 Russian Federation

igor@polly.phys.msu.ru

Pretorius, Nadine

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

nadine@sun.ac.za

Prinsloo, Marlene

North West University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520 South Africa

21142823@nwu.ac.za

Reader, Paul

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

pwreader@sun.ac.za

Riaz, Ali

Instituto de Quimica, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazol

aliriaz@iqm-unicamp.br

Robertson, Divann

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

14862107@sun.ac.za

Rostami, Abbas Ali

University of Mazandaran, Faculty of Chemistry, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran

rostami@umz.ac.ir

Rowan, Alan

Radboud University Nijmegen, Cluster for Molecular Chemistry, Heyendaalseweg 135, Nijmegen 6525 AJ The Netherlands

a.rowan@science.ru.nl

Saban, Waheed

University of the Western Cape, Department of Chemistry, Catalysis Research Group, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535 South Africa

saban.w@gmail.com

Sefadi, Jeremia

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

Sefadisj@qwa.ufs.ac.za

Sibeko, Motshabi

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

motshabi2010@hotmail.com

Simon, George

Monash University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash 3800 Australia

george.simon@monash.edu

Sinha, Pritish

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Private Bab X1, Matieland 7602 South Africa

pritish@sun.ac.za

Sinha Ray, Suprakas

DST/CSIR National Centre for Nanostructured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, 1 Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria 0001 South Africa

Rsuprakas@csir.co.za

Siphuma, Lufuno

Sasol Wax, Chemcity, Carl Bosch Road, Sasolburg 1947 South Africa

lufuno.siphuma@sasol.com

Teasdale, Ian

Institute of Polymer Chemistry, JKU Linz, Welser Strasse 42, Leonding, Austria

ian.teasdale@jku.at

Tichagwa, Lilian

University of Fort Hare, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technology, Alice 5700 South Africa

Ltichagwa@ufh.ac.za

Titinchi, Salam

University of the Western Cape, Chemistry Department, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535 South Africa

stitinchi@uwc.ac.za

Tshwafo, Elias

University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa

motaungte@qwa.ufs.ac.za

Vala, Remy Mavula

University of Fort Hare, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technology, Alice 5700 South Africa

ltichagwa@gmail.com

Van Reenen, Albert

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

ajvr@sun.ac.za

Weberskirch, Ralf

Technische Universitat Dortmund, Fakultat Chemie, AK Polymere Hybridsysteme, Otto-Hahn-Strasse 6, Dortmund D-44227 Germany

ralf.weberskirch@tu-dortmund.de

Williams, Ryan

Kansai Plascon Research Group, Polymer Science Building, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

ryan.p.williams1@gmail.com

Wittich, Hans

Technische Universitat Hamburg-Barburg, Institut fur Kunststoffe and Verbundwerkstoffe M-11, Hamburg 21073 Germany

wittich@tu-harburg.de

Wolf, Bernhard

Institut fur Physikalische Chemie der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz, Jakob-Welder-Weg 13, Mainz 55099 Germany

Bernhard.Wolf@uni-mainz.de

Wright, Trevor

University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

twright@sun.ac.za

Xu, Jun-Ting

Zheijang University, Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, Hangzhou 310027 China

xujt@zju.edu.cn

Yeroslavsky, Gil

Bar Ilan University, Department of Chemistry, Ramat-Gan 52900 Israel

gil_yeros@hotmail.com

Young, Desmond

North West University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520 South Africa

desmond.young@nwu.ac.za

Youssef, Ahmed

National Research Center, Packing & Packaing Department, Dokki, Cairo 12622 Egypt

amyoussef27@yahoo.com

Yves, Grohens

University of South Brittany, LIMATB, Centre de Recherche, Bretagne, Lorient 56100 France

yves.grohens@univ-ubs.fr

Zengeni, Eddson

Mpact R&D, Paul Sauer Building, Department of Forestry & Wood Science, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

Ezengeni@mpact.co.za

Zubrowska, Anna

Centrum Badan Molekulamych I Makromolekulamych Polskiej Akademii Nauk, Sienkiewicza 112, Lodz 90-363 Poland

azubrows@cbmm.lodz.pl