Secretariat The XVI International Sol-Gel Conference will Local Organizing Committee Sol-Gel 2011 268 Kaixuan Road, Unviersity- be hosted in , P. R. , 28 August to Huajiachi campus, P.R.China 2 September. It is the first time for this Conference Tel: 0086 571 86971284 to come to China. The Conference is expecting a Fax: 0086 571 86971539 greater number of Asian delegates than previous Email: [email protected] conferences, which will undoubtedly open up new Conference Website: fields of cooperation and research. www.chinasolgel.com/solgel2011 With support from ISGS, the Sol-gel Committee of China Ceramic Society (SGC of CCS), together Tentative programs with , Shenzhen University, Tongji University and Zhejiang-California International NanoSystems Institute, endeavors to Contributions are solicited in all areas of Sol-Gel make this Conference a success for every Science and Technology, including: Pre-announcement attendee. - Sol-gel Chemistry and Fundamentals - Self-assembly XVI International Organizing Committee - Organic-inorganic Hybrids Materials -Nano- and Micro-structured Materials: Particles, Fibers, Whiskers, and Composites Sol-Gel Conference Chairman: -Films, Coatings, and Membranes August 28 – September 2, 2011, Hui YANG -Nanoporous and Supramolecular Materials Chairman of Sol-gel Committee - Aerogels Hangzhou, China Professor at Zhejiang University - Sol-gel for Optic, Electronic, Photonic, Co-chairman: Magnetic and Electromagnetic Applications Zhanping Jin - Sol-gel for Catalysis, Sensors, Biological and Secretary in general of CCS Medical Applications Xianping Fan - Sol-gel Versatility (Environment Protection, Professor at Zhejiang University Energy, Foods, Cosmetics, etc.) Jun Shen - New Characterization Techniques for Sol-gel Professor at Tongji University Zhongkuan Luo Materials Professor at Shenzhen University -Industrialization of Sol-gel Science & Technology

Important Dates About Hangzhou – “heaven on earth” XVI International Sol-Gel Conference Hangzhou is the capital city of Zhejiang Province August 28 – September 2, 2011 · Preliminary Registration 01/09/2010 and its cultural and economic center. It boasts a Hangzhou, P. R. China. · Second Announcement history of over 2,200 years and is one of seven and Call for Papers 15/11/2010 ancient capital cities in China. It lies on the lower Pre-Registration Form · Abstract Deadline 15/03/2011 reachers of Qiantang River and is the southern · Notification of Acceptance 15/04/2011 end of the 1, 7920-meter long Grand Canal. With Photo added First Name Family Name · Early-bird registration 30/06/2011 unique natural beauty and cultural heritage, the th 13 -century Italian traveler Macro Polo admired City Country Hangzhou as “the most beautiful and splendid city Proceedings in the World”. For detailed information, please go Institution to: http://eng.hangzhou.gov.cn/ Department Proceedings containing presented papers will be available. Title Postal code/zip phone fax Boards, Speakers and Exhibitors Email

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scientists from China such as academicians of Intension □ I am interested in sponsoring The conference will begin during the evening of Chinese Academy of Sciences. (multi-choice) □ I am interested in exhibiting The Conference will invite well-known speakers Sunday August 28, 2011, with a Welcome □ from different countries and regions, covering a Reception. An excursion showcasing the I am interested in presenting a paper wide range of topics. renowned “” will be arranged for the □ I plan to bring an accompanying person Representatives of Industries and institutions will afternoon of Wednesday 7 September, and the be welcomed to exhibit your organizations and conference banquet will be held on the evening. Email or fax to: products to scholars from all over the World. Accompanying-person’s programs will also be Fax: +86-571-86971539 available. E-mail: [email protected]