Physical Aspects of Polymer Science...Physical Aspects of Polymer Science Enquiries General organisation Amy Fitzgerald Institute of Physics 76 Portland Place London W1B 1NT, UK Tel:

Delegate Handbook

9–11 September 2013The University of Sheffield, UK

Organised by the IOP Polymer Physics Group

paps13.iopconfs.org

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Contents

Enquiries 2

Location 3

Travel and visas 3

Registration 5

Messages 5

Catering 5

Dietary information 6

Social programme 6

Coaches 6

Accommodation 6

Conference information 8

Presenter’s information 8

Poster information 8

Safety information 8

Emergency evacuation procedure 8

First aid 8

Security 8

Internet access 9

Smoking 9

Cash dispensers and banks 9

Food and Drink Outlets 9

Taxi information 9

Tourist information 9

Complaints 10

Exhibition and exhibitors 11

Oral abstracts programme 12

Poster session programme 16

Appendices (maps) 19

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Enquiries General organisation Amy Fitzgerald Institute of Physics 76 Portland Place London W1B 1NT, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4984 E-mail: [email protected] Registration enquiries Conferences department Institute of Physics Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4800 E-mail: [email protected] Local Organiser: Professor Nigel Clarke - University of Sheffield Conference Organising Committee: IOP Polymer Physics Group Scientific Committee Dr Aline Miller - University of Manchester (Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre) Dr Anthony Higgins MInstP - University of Wales Professor Dr Joseph Keddie CPhys FInstP - University of Surrey

The IOP Physical Aspects of Polymer Science 2013 conference is organised by:

Disclaimer The Institute of Physics, The University of Sheffield and their approved representatives cannot take responsibility for any accident, loss or damage to participants or their property during the conference.

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Location The conference will be held at the Ridge, in the Ranmoor Village campus of the University of Sheffield. The oral presentations will be held in the Dovedale Lecture Theatre in the Ridge and the poster session and exhibitors will be situated in the Ridge Bar. Lunches, refreshments and drinks receptions during the conference will be held in the Ridge Bar. The conference dinner on Monday 9 September 2013 will be held in Dining Room in the Edge (situated in the Endcliffe Village campus). The conference dinner on Tuesday 10 September 2013 will take place off-site at the Kelham Island Museum - coach transport will be provided (please see page 7 for more details). Venue Conference Venue The Ridge The Ranmoor Village Shore Lane Sheffield S10 3AY Ridge Reception Telephone: +44 (0)114 222 8943 http://withus.com/conferencewithus/ Accommodation The Endcliffe Village 34 Endcliffe Crescent Sheffield S10 3ED UK Telephone: +44 (0)114 222 8800 / +44 (0)114 222 4075 Breakfast (for residential delegates) The Edge Dining Room Address as accommodation above

Travel

The Ridge is located just a five minute drive from the city centre. Please see appendix 2 for a location map and directions for The Ridge. By air Manchester, Leeds/Bradford, Doncaster and Nottingham East Midlands airports are all within one hours travel time of Sheffield. Manchester Airport is served by many domestic and international carriers and has a direct rail link to Sheffield which runs both day and night. Both London airports (Heathrow and Gatwick) are reasonably accessible, and both involve just one change of train. However, you should allow at least 5 hours travel time between either of these airports and Sheffield. By train Sheffield is at the heart of the railway network. Regular services operate between Sheffield and London St. Pancras

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(2.5 hours), Birmingham (1.25 hours), Leeds (1 hour), Manchester (1 hour) and Nottingham (1 hour). The Sheffield bus interchange is a short walk away from the train station. The number 40 bus runs from outside the Railway Station. To plan your journey via rail please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk By coach National Express operates a comprehensive coach service to most parts of the country from Sheffield Transport Interchange, Pond Street. The fastest service to London takes approximately 3.5 hours. The 120 bus runs from the Transport Interchange. By car You can plan your route by car online using one of the free route planners shown below. The AA at www.theaa.com/route-planner the RAC http://www.rac.co.uk/route-planner We recommend that unless you know the city well, you should approach Sheffield from the north, east and south by the M1 (and M18 if necessary). From the west, use the A57 Snake Pass via Glossop. When using Sat Nav to travel to the Ridge at Sheffield University, please ensure that you enter both the street name (Shore Lane) and the postcode (S10 3AY). From M1, M18. Approach Sheffield on the M1 and leave the motorway at junction 33, following the City Centre signs along the dual carriageway A630/A57/A61 Parkway. Shortly after entering the 40mph zone, turn right onto the Ring Road at junction 1 - Cutler's Gate. Continue along the Ring Road following signs for "University of Sheffield", "Barnsley A61" and later "Glossop A57", through junctions 10, 9, 8 and 7. At junction 7 - Shalesmoor - turn left and continue uphill along the Ring Road, still following signs for "University of Sheffield" and "Glossop A57". Continue along Netherthorpe Road to the next roundabout - junction 6 - University Square. Take the third exit onto Western Bank. Continue straight on past the Childrens' and Western park Hospitals along Whitham Road. Continue through the next two junctions (with traffic lights), and at the third junction and set of lights continue straight along Fulwood Road - DO NOT bear right along the A57 onto Manchester Road. Proceed along Fulwood Road and turn first right onto Shore Lane. The entrance to The Ranmoor Village is about 100 metres on the left. From the West (A57) Follow the signs for the City Centre. After passing the Tapton Hall Church on the left, take the next right turn into Shore Lane. The entrance to The Ranmoor Village is 400 metres down on the right. Bus The Ranmoor Village is well served by public transport with frequent bus services to and from the City Centre. For more information and timetables, visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com. Please note, the 120 Stagecoach bus does not go to Fulwood Road. Please take the 120 First bus. Taxis There are taxi ranks at the Railway Station and beside the City Hall. The journey to The Ranmoor Village takes between 15 to 20 minutes, and you should expect to pay about £8.00. Parking We recommend that you use public transport to travel to The Ranmoor Village. For those guests that do travel by car, parking is available strictly subject to availability and a car parking permit must be clearly displayed on the dashboard of the car.

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To receive a parking permit, please contact [email protected]. Delegates with a parking permit clearly displayed will be able to park in any of the car parks within the Endcliffe or Ranmoor Villages. Car parks are marked as 'P' on the campus map (see appendix 1). Visas Citizens of the European Union do not need a visa to enter Britain. If you are from any other country, find out about visa requirements before you travel by visiting http://ukvisas.gov.uk

Registration The registration desk will be situated in the 1st Floor Lobby, in the Ridge from Monday 9 September 2013 to Wednesday 11 September 2013. Times are as follows:

Date Times Monday 9 September 11:30 – 18:00 Tuesday 10 September 08:30 – 17:00 Wednesday 11 September 08:30 – 13:00

On arrival, each participant will receive a delegate pack containing a pen and pad, a programme, delegate list and book of abstracts, and a lanyard badge. Please wear your badge at all times because this will help with security and enable you to identify your fellow delegates. Replacement badges can be issued at the registration desk. Messages A message board will be placed near the registration desk. Participants should check the board for messages as an attempt to locate participants will only be made in the case of an emergency. During registration times, messages can be left by emailing [email protected]. Messages can also be sent by telephone to +44 (0)791 718 1208. Catering The registration fee includes lunches and refreshments during conference, a drinks reception and conference dinner on Monday 9th and a drinks reception and 3-course dinner on Tuesday 10th (at Kelham Island Museum). Catering times are as follows

Monday 9 September Welcome refreshments 11:30-12:20 Bar, The Ridge Lunch 12:20-13:20 Bar, The Ridge Afternoon break 15:35-16:00 Bar, The Ridge Drinks reception 18:00-19:00 Bar, The Ridge Conference dinner 19:30-21:30 Dining Room, The Edge Tuesday 10 September Arrival refreshments 08:30-09:00 Bar, The Ridge Mid-morning break 10:40-11:05 Bar, The Ridge Lunch 12:50-14:35 Bar, The Ridge Afternoon break 15:35-16:15 Bar, The Ridge Drinks reception 17:15-18:15 Bar, The Ridge Conference dinner 19:00-22:00 Kelham Island Museum (Coach travel provided)

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Wednesday 11 September Arrival refreshments 08:30-09:00 Bar, The Ridge Mid-morning break 10:45-11:05 Bar, The Ridge Lunch (Packed lunch to collect) 13:10-13:30 Bar, The Ridge Dietary requirements Participants with special dietary requirements are asked to notify the conference office by e-mail prior to their arrival if they have not already done so when registering. Those with special dietary requirements are asked to make themselves known to the catering team. It will not be possible to provide an alternative menu unless prior notification has been received. Unfortunately the University cannot provide assurances that food has not been cross-contaminated with traces of nuts during ingredient processing at manufacture’s sites, and during food preparation and on-site. For this reason, we are unable to provide guarantees that any of the food served is free from nuts or trace elements. Please e-mail [email protected] if you have any queries. Social Programme Tuesday 10 September 2013 – Kelham Island Museum A conference dinner will be held on Tuesday evening at the Kelham Island Museum for conference delegates. This is included in your registration fee. Accompanying guests are welcome to attend at a cost of £45.00. Places must be booked in advance of the conference. Please contact Amy Fitzgerald at [email protected] to check availability. Coach travel has been arranged to transport delegates to the conference dinner – more information regarding coach travel is featured below.

Coaches Tuesday 10 September 2013 – Kelham Island Museum

Journey details Date Time Pick-up point Coach journey to Kelham Island Museum

Tuesday 10 September 2013

18:30 Endcliffe Vale Road, close to the Ridge

(Return) Coach journey to Endcliffe Village (Sheffield University)

Tuesday 10 September 2013

22:30 Kelham Island Museum

Accommodation Accommodation address: The Endcliffe Village 34 Endcliffe Crescent Sheffield S10 3ED UK The Edge reception: +44 (0)114 222 8800 /+44 (0)114 222 4075 There are a limited number of single en-suite bedrooms available for single occupancy at the Endcliffe Village accommodation (student accommodation). Please see appendix 3 for the location map for the Endcliffe Village accommodation. Bedrooms are available for the nights of Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 September 2013.

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Price / Booking Please note there is an additional charge for accommodation. There are a limited number of bedrooms available and the cost for 1 person (per room, per night) is £36.00 on a bed & breakfast basis. If you would like to book accommodation, please indicate your accommodation requirements during the online registration process. If you need to make any amendments to your accommodation booking, please contact [email protected] who will arrange this on your behalf (subject to availability). Location Please see appendix 1 for a map and directions on how to find the Endcliffe Village at the University of Sheffield. Facilities/Services The bedrooms are newly built offering exceptional value and comfort. Each room consists of:

• Private en-suite shower and toilet • Bed linen and bath towels • Bed and Continental/Full English Breakfast • Wired internet connection available in bedrooms, however you will need your own Ethernet cable. (Wi-Fi is available at the conference venue, The Ridge).

Please note that a telephone point is not provided in the bedrooms and mobile calls are subject to provider coverage. Televisions are not provided within the accommodation. Check-In/Check-Out Check-in is available from 14:00 on the day of arrival. Rooms must be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure. Check-in and check-out should be made at The Edge, which is located on the Endcliffe Village and offers reception facilities for the site. The Edge reception is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help with any queries you have during your stay. In case of emergency, our monitoring room can be contacted on telephone number 0114 222 4075. Breakfast Breakfast is available for residential delegates staying at Endcliffe Village accommodation and will be served Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 07:30 - 08:45 in the Edge Dining Room. The Edge is a approximately a five minute walk from the Endcliffe Village accommodation. See appendix 3 for map of Endcliffe Village. Internet Complimentary broadband is available in bedrooms and is intended for work related activities and limited personal use. In some cases your firewall may prevent access to the internet system in the bedrooms. Alternative internet provision is made via complimentary wireless internet access being available in the communal areas of The Edge/The Ridge. Parking Limited free parking is available within the Endcliffe Village and is strictly subject to availability throughout the course of the event.

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Conference information Presenter’s information The lecture theatre is equipped with the following audio-visual equipment:

• Fixed data projector • Laptop with PowerPoint facilities (Office XP and Windows XP) • PA system with microphones • Flip chart, pad and pens

Speakers wishing to use additional audio-visual equipment or intending to present from a Macintosh computer are asked to contact Amy Fitzgerald ([email protected]) before the conference. Presentations Speakers are requested to bring their presentations on a USB memory stick in either Office 2007 or .pdf format and preload them onto the PC located in the lecture theatre. Speakers should save their presentation into the appropriate pre-named session folders pre-set on the desktop and files should be saved by speaker’s surname and initial. To optimise compatibility, particularly for the inclusion of multimedia components, PowerPoint presentations should have been saved using PowerPoint’s “Package for CD” facility. Direct connection of personal laptops (with set up in the break prior to the corresponding session) is an acceptable but not preferred alternative. The lecture theatre is reasonably large, and speakers should use a minimum 15-point font size in PowerPoint slides to ensure legibility. Presenters are asked to prepare their talks to match the allocated times which will be rigidly enforced. Poster information You can mount your poster from 11:30 on Monday 9 September 2013. The poster session will be take place on Monday at 17:45 and on Tuesday at 17:15. Posters must not be larger than A0 in size. Poster boards measure 6ft (1830mm) in height by 3ft (940mm) in width. If your poster does not fit within these dimensions, we cannot guarantee it will be displayed. Fixing material will be provided to mount your poster. All posters must be removed on Wednesday 11 September 2013 at 10:45. Although organisers will endeavour to save poster material, no guarantee can be made for posters not removed by this time. Safety information Evacuation policy Delegates must make themselves aware of the Fire Procedure notices located throughout the conference rooms and bedrooms. First aid If first aid treatment is required on site, please call: +44 (0)114 222 8943 / +44 (0)114 222 8800. In the event of an emergency: Ambulance, Fire Brigade or Police please dial 999. Security Please lock your bedroom door and windows whenever you leave your bedroom. The University accepts no liability for loss of possessions brought on to the premises. For security related enquiries whilst on-site, please call +44 (0)114 222 4075

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Smoking Please note that it a no-smoking policy in all of the conference venues and bedrooms. Behavior and conduct The Institute of Physics and University of Sheffield reserve the right to charge in full for loss or damage to the premises. General Internet access Internet access is available complimentary at the Ridge and the Edge using the Guest wireless network. Delegates are to report to the Registration Desk for the network key. Public telephones The nearest public telephone is located within Broomhill, a 5 minute walk from either Endcliffe or Ranmoor village. Banking facilities There is a cashpoint located in The Edge (near The Edge Café) at The Endcliffe Village which is accessible 24 hours a day. Food and drink outlets The Edge Café is open from 9:00 – 15:00, Monday – Friday, and serves up a range of paninis, pizzas and cold sandwiches as well as a range of hot drinks and smoothies. Alternatively, a selection of restaurants, shops and pubs are located in Broomhill which is a 5 – 10 minute walk from each of the residence facilities. Furthermore, Sheffield city centre is just a 5 minute taxi ride away. Local taxi numbers Mercury Taxis - +44 (0) 114 266 2662 Sheffield City Taxis - +44 (0)114 239 3939 Travelling by taxi or minicab is generally very safe, but it is important to take sensible precautions, like making sure the vehicle is licensed. Tourist Information The Tourist Information office is located in Sheffield City Centre next to the Winter Gardens. There is a great deal of things to see and do in Sheffield, please find below the Top 10 attractions in the city and further afield:

1. Millennium Gallery - Sheffield's landmark art gallery home to permanent exhibitions in the Ruskin, Metalwork and Craft & Design galleries, as well as touring National exhibitions. Please visit: www.museums-sheffield.org.uk

2. Winter Garden - The largest urban glass house in Europe The largest urban glass house in Europe and one of Sheffield's most iconic buildings, the Winter Garden houses over 2000 species of plants from all around the world. Please visit: www.sheffield.gov.uk/wintergarden

3. Sheffield Botanical Gardens - Originally designed by Robert Marnock in 1836, the garden covers 19 acres with 15 different areas, including plants from all over the world. Please visit: www.sbg.org.uk

4. The Peak District - 1/3 of Sheffield lies in the Peak Distict boundary With quaint villages, traditional pubs & stunning wide open spaces for a range of outdoor pursuits. Please visit: www.peakdistrict.org

5. Sheffield Cathedral - is one of the oldest buildings in Sheffield telling the stories of great men & women, of industry and commerce. Please visit: www.sheffieldcathedral.org

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6. Kelham Island Museum - Showcasing Sheffield's industrial story from early industrialisation to modern times, with Europe's largest working 12,000hp steam engine. Please note that this attraction will be the venue of Tuesday evening’s conference dinner. Please visit: www.simt.co.uk for more information about the Museum.

7. Sheffield Theatres - The largest theatre complex outside of London, comprising three theatres- the Crucible, the Lyceum and the Crucible Studio, offering both in-house productions and touring shows. Please visit: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

8. Chatsworth House - Known as the 'Palace of the Peak' the lavish home of the Devonshire family and one of Britain's grandest country houses is just a stone's throw from Sheffield. Please visit: http://www.chatsworth.org/

9. Meadowhall - With more than 270 shops under one roof from high street to designer names, quirky gifts and souvenirs or a Champagne bar to celebrate your shopping. Please visit: www.meadowhall.co.uk

10. Sheffield City Hall - Hosts some the most famous names in entertainment from pop to philharmonic concerts, comedy club to contemporary dance. Please visit: www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Complaints We hope that your time at the conference is enjoyable. However, should you encounter any problems during your stay, please report them to the conference registration desk as soon as possible. The conference team will make every effort to rectify the issue as soon as possible.

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Exhibition During the conference, the following exhibitors will be on hand to discuss the services they provide, the latest research and development and demonstrations of their new products. Exhibitors will be located alongside the poster exhibition in the Bar, at the Ridge (University of Sheffield). Exhibitors /Sponsors

Platinum sponsor

AkzoNobel AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of speciality chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well-know brands such as: Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquatered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, we are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 50,000 people around the world are comitted to excellnce and delivering Tomorrow's Answers TodayTM.

Gold sponsor

Gearing Scientific Ltd Specialist in Thermal Conductivity and DMA testing for many years. Also nano-identation, nano-scratch and nano-tribology, even of very soft elastomers with CSM Instruments.

Sponsors

Silver sponsors

Asylum Research Polymer Physics

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Programme

Monday 9 September 2013

11:30 Registration & refreshments

Bar, The Ridge (Ranmoor Village, University of Sheffield)

12:20 Lunch & exhibition

Bar, The Ridge

13:20 Welcome and introduction of the conference sponsors

Dovedale Lecture Theatre, The Ridge

Session 1

13:30 (invited) Structure-property relationships in the dynamics of polymer melts

K Jacobs, Universität des Saarlandes, Germany

14:15 Slip and interfacial structure of polymer melts and solutions in contact with functionalized surfaces

P Gutfreund, Institut Laue-Langevin, France

14:35 Novel conditions for controlling the final state of polymer blend thin films

S Coveney, University of Sheffield, UK

14:55 Phase separation and crystallization in thin film polymers

L Jiang, University of Oxford, UK

15:15 Crystallisation in fullerene/polymer thin-film bilayers

D Mon, University of Swansea, UK

15:35 Refreshment break and exhibition

Bar, The Ridge

Session 2

Dovedale Lecture Theatre, The Ridge

16:00 A relation of the swelling and viscoelastic behaviours of smart hydrogels for combination with oscillatory

reactions

G A Hurst, University of Newcastle, UK

16:20 Elastic modulus of a polymer nanodroplet: Theory and experiment

A Evangelopoulos, University of Edinburgh, UK

16:40 Teasing crystals from soft phases: The journey to self-assembled, co-crystalline nanostructures for

OPV's

A Nedoma, Imperial College London, UK

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17:00 Flash Posters (5 x 4 min. each)

FP1. Influence of additives on nucleation and growth kinetics of conjugated polymers

A Guilbert, Imperial College London, UK

FP2. Elevated single polymer surface diffusion on a film near its glass transition temperature

M Mears, University of Sheffield, UK

FP3. Monte Carlo field-theoretic simulations for melts of symmetric diblock copolymer

P Stasiak, University of Reading, UK

FP4. Dynamics of polymer blend film formation during spin coating

Y Mouhamad, University of Sheffield, UK

17:20 IOP Polymer Physics Group AGM

17:45 Exhibition, poster session and drinks reception

Bar, The Ridge

19:30 Conference dinner

The Edge, Endcliffe Village, University of Sheffield

Tuesday 10 September 2013

Session 3

Dovedale Lecture Theatre, The Ridge

09:00 Magnetic polymer vesicles for in vitro magneto-cytoxicity and in vivo tumor targeting

O Sandre, Laboratoire de Chimie des Polymères Organiques (LCPO) / Université de Bordeaux, France

09:20 The hydration and ordering of lamellar block copolymer films prior to the formation of polymer

vesicles

A Parnell, University of Sheffield, UK

09:40 Effect of the polymer architecture on the shape transformation of nanoscale polymer vesicles

R Salva, Université de Bordeaux/CEA Saclay, France

10:00 Coherent x-ray imaging of polymeric colloids

T Waigh, University of Manchester, UK

10:20 Using silk as a model for efficient, sustainable biopolymer processing

C Holland, University of Sheffield, UK

10:40 Refreshment break and exhibition

Bar, The Ridge

Session 4

11:05 (invited) Protein adsorption on polymer surfaces; Nightmare or blessing?

J Genzer, North Carolina State University, USA

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11:50 Nanoscale viscoelastic properties and adhesion of polydimethylsiloxane with varied crosslink

densities

J Chen, University of Newcastle, UK

12:10 True molecular resolution studies of bulk polymer samples by torsional tapping mode atomic force

microscopy

N Mullin, University of Sheffield, UK

12:30 Crystallinity modification in Polyethylene-b-Polyethylene glycol diblock copolymers adsorbed on

chemically grafted substrates

D Fischer, Université de Haute Alsace, France

12:50 Lunch

Bar, The Ridge

Session 5

14:35 Relaxation of knotted chains in shear flows

S Hanna, University of Bristol, UK

14:55 Association of smart rheological systems

S Boothroyd, University of Durham, UK

15:15 Effect of molecular weight distribution on flow-induced nucleation in polymers

O Mykhaylyk, University of Sheffield, UK

15:35 Refreshment break and poster session

Bar, The Ridge

IOP Polymer Physics Group Best Student Paper Prize

Chair: Joe Keddie, University of Surrey, UK

16:15 Directed phase separation of PFO:PS blends during spin-coating using feedback controlled in situ

stroboscopic fluorescence microscopy

D Toolan, University of Sheffield, UK

16:35 (invited) Founders’ Prize Lecture

D Bradley, Imperial College London, UK

17:15 Conference drinks reception

Bar, The Ridge

18:15 Board coach on Endcliffe Vale Road (near conference venue)

18:30 Coach departs for Kelham Island Museum

19:00 Conference Dinner

Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield (return coach travel provided)

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Wednesday 11 September 2013

Session 6

Dovedale Lecture Theatre, The Ridge

09:00 (invited) APS/DPOLY exchange lecture - ‘Matrix assisted pulsed laser deposition of polymer thin films‘

R Priestley, Princeton University, USA

09:45 Thick oriented nanostructure of block copolymer by multilayer assembly

J-Y Yu, French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, France

10:05 Photonic and plasmonic nanocomposites through infrared-radiation-assisted film formation of

nanoparticle blends

A Utgennant, University of Surrey, UK

10:25 Microwave annealing: An emerging technique for rapid self- assembly of block copolymers. Case

study: Lamellar forming poly (styrene-b-lactic acid) (PS-b-PLA)

P Mokarian, University College Cork/Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland

10:45 Refreshment break

Bar, The Ridge

Session 7

11:05 (invited) Title tbc

W Blau, Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland

11:50 Pre-processing of polymer: Fullerene solutions to impact thin film morphology

R Dattani, Imperial College London, UK

12:10 Hyper-elasticity, electro-mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties in thermoplastic

polymer/Carbon black nanocomposites

A Mdarhri, University Cadi Ayyad, Morocco

12:30 Minimum in proton mean square displacement in PS–SWCNT nanocomposites

V Bird, University of Durham, UK

12:50 Relation between structure and electrical properties of chitosan-based bionanocomposites

Y Prokorov, CINVESTAV del IPN, Unidad Queretaro, Mexico

13:10 Closing remarks

13:30 Lunch

Bar, The Ridge

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Poster Programme

P.01 Structural behaviour and dynamics of highly branched PNIPAm as a function of temperature

A AL-Baradi, Taif University, Saudi Arabia

P.02 Switchable adhesion between pH-responsive weak polyelectrolytes

L Alfhaid, University of Sheffield, UK

P.03 Molecular dynamics studies of supramolecular polymer networks

D Amin, University Of Reading, UK

P.04 Wavefront kinetics of plamsa oxidation of polydimethylsiloxane: Implications for micropatterning size limits

using wrinkling

A Bayley, Imperial College London, UK

P.05 Simulations and theory of dry and wet polymer brushes

R Bullivant, University of Reading, UK

P.06 Multiscale mechanics of polylactic acid and polylactic acid /halloysite composite

J Chen, University of Newcastle, UK

P.07 Polymer diffusion in nanocomposites

J Choi, University of Pennsylvania, USA

P.08 Flat punch nanoindentation as a probe to explore mechanical properties of thin polymer films

M Chowdhury, Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland

P.09 Diffusion on topographically patterned surfaces

C Clarkson, University of Sheffield, UK

P.10 Physical and mechanical properties of cellulose nanocomposites - A free volume approach

A Coveney, University of Bristol, UK

P.11 Processing of polymer: Fullerene blends to impact thin film morphology

R Dattani, Imperial College London, UK

P.12 Relaxation processes in polymer nanocomposites

D De Focatiis, University of Nottingham, UK

P.13 OTFTs manufactured by vacuum-evaporation in a R2R web-caoter exploiting a flash-evaporated polymer

gate dielectric

Z Ding, University of Oxford, UK

P.14 Supercapacitance from carbonised cellulose nanofibres

S Eichhorn, University of Exeter, UK

P.15 Thermoreversible gelation of modified cellulose ether systems: Hofmeister ion effects

P Fairclough, University of Sheffield, UK

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P.16 Film structure formation and evolution in model multicomponent formulations

G Ferretti, Imperial College London, UK

P.17 Cross-sectional imaging of organic solar cells: Understanding efficiency and lifetime issues

T Glen University of Cambridge, UK

P.18 Microfluidic-SANS: Insitu molecular insight into complex fluid processing and high throughput

characterization

C Gonzalez Lopez, Imperial College London, UK

P.19 Conformation of cellulose based polyelectrolyte NaCMC in solution: Effect of concentration and solvent

quality

C Gonzalez Lopez, Imperial College London, UK

P.20 Influence of additives on nucleation and growth kinetics of conjugated polymers

A Guilbert, Imperial College London, UK

P.21 Large-area patterning of the tackiness of a colloidal nanocomposite adhesive by sintering of nanoparticles

under IR radiation

R Gurney, University of Surrey, UK

P.22 Nanostructural investigation of poly(dimethylsiloxane) based nanocomposites: A positron annihilation

lifetime study

D Hughes, University of Bristol, UK

P.23 The very early stage of the crystallization of thin PET films studied by ellipsometry, AFM, and grazing

incidence X-ray scattering

M Ibaragi, University of Sheffield, UK

P.24 Characterisation of buried conjugated polymer interfaces by off-specular neutron reflectivity

A Higgins, University of Swansea, UK

P.25 Structure, dynamics and primitive path network of polymer nanocomposites containing spherical

nanoparticles

A Karatrantos, University of Sheffield, UK

P.26 Water transport through polymer films: Comparison of solution, emulsion, and secondary emulsion

polymers

Y Liu, University of Surrey, UK

P.27 Physical characteristics and mechanical behavior of PTFE synthetized by the Spark Plasma Sintering

process (SPS)

A Mdarhri, University Cadi Ayyad-Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Morocco

P.28 Elevated single polymer surface diffusion on a film near its glass transition temperature

M Mears, University of Sheffield, UK

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P.29 Dynamics of polymer blend film formation during spin coating

Y Mouhamad, University of Sheffield, UK

P.30 Templated crystallization within block copolymer lamellae

A Nedoma, Imperial College London, UK

P.31 A stochastic finite element model for the dynamics of globular proteins

R Oliver, University of Sheffield, UK

P.32 Molecular organisation and mobility in biopolymers: A free volume perspective

M Roussenova, University of Bristol, UK

P.33 Observing the organization of polymer chains by atomic force microscopy

R Savage, University of Sheffield, UK

P.34 A SANS strategy for resolving orientation of individual length scales within an oriented bimodal

homopolymer blend

O Smerdova, University of Nottingham, UK

P.35 Monte Carlo field-theoretic simulations for melts of symmetric diblock copolymer

P Stasiak, University of Reading, UK

P.36 Interfacially active of multi hydroxy end functional polyethylenes

R Thompson, Durham University, UK

P.37 Roll-to-roll deposition of highly flexible polymer-inorganic transparent gas barrier layers

V Tobin, University of Oxford, UK

P.38 Structure and evolution of high-density protein systems

H Tromp, University of Cambridge, UK

P.39 Elongational rheology of linear polymers by molecular dynamics simulations

N Withey, University of Reading, UK

P.40 Morphological and device stabilisation of Fullerene-based solar cells by light processing

H C Wong, Imperial College London, UK

P.41 PAMAM-Functionalized surface-assembly of gold nanoparticals and their surface-enhanced raman

scattering spectroscopy

L Yang, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, China

P.42 Adsorption and diffusion of single molecules on polymer brushes

Z Zhang, University of Sheffield, UK

P.43 Nano-tribological properties of polymer brushes

Z Zhang, University of Sheffield, UK

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Appendices

Appendix 1 – Map of University of Sheffield (both Endcliffe Village and Ranmoor Village)

Appendix 2 – Map of Ranmoor Village (featuring conference venue, The Ridge)

Appendix 3 – Map of Endcliffe Village (featuring dining room/accommodation reception, The Edge)

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How to get to The RidgeThe Ridge, The Ranmoor Village, Shore Lane, Sheffield, S10 3AY

Tel: 0114 222 8943

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By CarSheffield is well served by public transport and it has excellent links with the rest of the UK. If you choose to travel by car, please be aware that parking is limited at The Ridge and cannot be guaranteed. You can park at The Ridge, subject to availability, and must display a conference permit available from your event organiser. There is also some on street parking, but please pay attention to any parking restrictions.

From the north, south and east (M1, M18)Approach Sheffield on the M1 and leave the motorway at Junction 33, following the City Centre signs along the dual carriageway A630/A57/A61 Parkway for approximately 10 minutes. At Park Square move into the second lane and take the third exit sign posted A61(S), along Sheaf Street. Following the Ring Road and University signs, turn right onto St Mary’s Road/A61. At the roundabout go straight on. Follow the signs to the ring road and continue straight on as far as Brook Hill roundabout and take the first exit (Western Bank). Continue for about one mile, past the main University campus and the Children’s Hospital. Go straight on at all the traffic lights, and continue ahead into Fulwood Road. Turn right onto Shore Lane after approximately 200 metres. The entrance to The Ranmoor Village is about 50 metres on the left.

From the west (A57 Snake Pass)Follow the ‘City Centre’ signs. About 300 metres after the BP filling station, turn right into Shore Lane. The entrance to The Ranmoor Village is 100 metres on the right.

From Sheffield Train Station and the City CentreSheffield is at the heart of the railway network. Regular services operate between Sheffield and London St Pancras (2 ¼ hours), Birmingham (1 ¼ hours), Leeds (1 hour), Manchester (1 hour) and Nottingham (1 hour). The Sheffield bus interchange is a short walk away from the train station.

BusThe Ranmoor Village is well served by public transport with frequent bus services to and from the City Centre. For more information and timetables, visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com. Please note, the 120 Stagecoach bus does not go to Fulwood Road. Please take the 120 First bus.

TaxiThere are taxi ranks at the Railway Station and the City Hall. The journey to The Ridge can take up to 20 minutes at busy times and you can expect to pay around £8.

Customer ServicesThe Customer Services Team are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any queries. Call 0114 222 8943 to speak to a member of the team.

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How to get to The EdgeThe Edge, The Endcliffe Village, Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield, S10 3ED

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By CarSheffield is well served by public transport and it has excellent links with the rest of the UK. If you choose to travel by car, please be aware that parking is limited at The Edge and cannot be guaranteed. You can park at The Edge, subject to availability, and must display a conference permit available from your event organiser. There is also some on street parking, but please pay attention to any parking restrictions.

From the north, south and east (M1, M18)Approach Sheffield on the M1 and leave the motorway at Junction 33, following the City Centre signs along the dual carriageway A630/A57/A61 Parkway for approximately 10 minutes. At Park Square move into the second lane and take the third exit sign posted A61(S), along Sheaf Street. Following the Ring Road and University signs, turn right onto St Mary’s Road/A61. At the roundabout go straight on. Follow the signs to the ring road and continue straight on as far as Brook Hill roundabout and take the first exit (Western Bank). Continue for about one mile, past the main University campus and the Children’s Hospital. Go straight on at all the traffic lights, and continue ahead into Fulwood Road. The Endcliffe Village will be signposted and you should turn left onto Endcliffe Crescent.

From the west (A57 Snake Pass)Follow the ‘City Centre’ signs. About 300 metres after the BP filling station, turn right into Shore Lane. At the bottom, turn left and take the first right onto Endcliffe Crescent. The Endcliffe Village is about 100 metres on your right.

From Sheffield Train Station and the City CentreSheffield is at the heart of the railway network. Regular services operate between Sheffield and London St Pancras (2 ¼ hours), Birmingham (1 ¼ hours), Leeds (1 hour), Manchester (1 hour) and Nottingham (1 hour). The Sheffield bus interchange is a short walk away from the train station.

BusThe Endcliffe Village is well served by public transport with frequent bus services to and from the City Centre. For more information and timetables, visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com. Please note, the 120 Stagecoach bus does not go to Fulwood Road. Please take the 120 First bus.

TaxiThere are taxi ranks at the Railway Station and the City Hall. The journey to The Edge can take up to 20 minutes at busy times and you can expect to pay around £8.

Customer ServicesThe Customer Services Team are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any queries. Call 0114 222 8800 to speak to a member of the team.

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