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Abstracts:

Delegates are cordially invited to submit abstracts of their scientific work for presentation at the conference and/or presenting a poster.
  • When sending your abstract, please indicate your preference on Call for Papers Form
  • Contributed Oral Presentation (20 minutes)
  • Young Researcher Presentation (15 minutes)
  • Poster (AO PORTRAIT, size, 84 x 119 cm)

Abstract topics:

  • Advances in polymer synthesis and characterisation
    • Polymerisation
    • Polymer modification
    • Chain-end functionalisation
    • Characterisation of complex polymer systems
  • Interactions between polymers and cells
    • Extracellular matrix
    • Drug delivery
    • Bio-recognition
    • Styrene-maleic acid lipid particles (SMALP)
  • Responsive materials
    • Foldamers
    • Out-of-equilibrium systems
    • Biomimetic materials

Complete Call for Papers:

Please complete Call for Papers and submit your abstract (1 page) in WORD.doc format (compatible with Word 97-2003), with the denotation of your submission preference: oral or poster, and e-mail to the Conference Secretary: aef2@sun.ac.za

Download Call for Papers:

General requirements: (Guidelines)

The text must be clear, concise and written in English. Abstracts should be structured and must include:
BACKGROUND: a brief introduction stating the purpose of the investigation and its relevant background.
METHODS: a description of the methodology used.
RESULTS: to be supported by statistical or other evidence to show their validity.
CONCLUSIONS / REFERENCES. The length of the abstract must not exceed a one-page A4 size.

Download sampleabstract.doc

This word document provides an example abstract for UNESCO/IUPAC 2017. The name of your abstract file should be in the form "firstauthorname.doc" (i.e. BROWN.doc).

Deadlines:

  • Early bird registration - before 31 October 2016
  • Abstracts due - 31 October 2016
  • Acceptance of abstracts - 30 November 2016
  • Last date of registration payment - 28 Feb 2017