Call for Papers

PSA 2008 Conference and Exhibition, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK.
This 10th PSA conference, organised by the Particle Characterisation Interest Group of the RSC, follows on from the successful conference and exhibition held in Stratford upon Avon in September 2005.

Papers are invited in the following thematic areas :

Process Analytical Technology

Measuring techniques for particulate systems.
• Single particle and bulk powder characterisation
• Particle size, shape, and microstructure evaluation
• Flow Analysis, including non-invasive particle tracking
• Rheological analysis
• Acoustic measurement techniques, including ultrasound
• Electrical charge and cohesiveness evaluation
• Emerging characterisation techniques for nano systems

Particulate systems, products and processes
• Particulate chemistry and product design- Functionalisation across the length scales
• Solids handling and processing
• Multi-phase products and processes
• New theories and methods for nano-systems

Computer modelling of particulate systems and processes

The PSA2008 conference and exhibition will be relevant to a range of scientific, technological and engineering sectors, in particular, the pharmaceutical, nuclear, chemical, biomedical, mineral, food and household product industries.

For information on registration, conference and exhibition details contact Nicki Tonkinson, PCIG: Tel: +44 (0)1283 810091 or Email: ron@psa2008.co.uk