Short Course: The chemistry of clay-polymer reactions ( Dr. Benny K.G. Theng - New Zealand)
Pre-Conference Short Course
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July 5, 6 and 7, 2013
The chemistry of clay-polymer reaction
Lecturer: Dr. Benny K.G. Theng (Landcare Research New
Zealand Limited)
Eighteen hours short course
1. Structures and colloid-chemical properties of clay minerals;
2. Polymer behaviour at clay and mineral surfaces;
3. Interactions of clay minerals with uncharged (non-ionic) polymers;
4. Interactions of clay minerals with uncharged (non-ionic) polymers;
5. Interactions of clay minerals with positively charged polymers (polycations);
6. Some practical applications of the clay-polymer interaction;
7. Formation and properties of polymer-clay nanocomposites;
8. Interactions of clay minerals with proteins and enzymes;
9. Interactions of clay minerals with nucleic acids;
10. Interactions of clay minerals with viruses and bacteriophages;
11. Interactions of clay minerals with polysaccharides;
12. Interactions of clay minerals with humic substances;
Fee for the short course: US$350 (XV ICC Delegate),
US$500 (not XV ICC Delegate