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Yer: İstanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre

Tarih: 29 Haziran - 03 Temmuz 2003

Scientific Programme Committee

Founded in 1987, the European Ceramic Society (ECerS) aims to co-ordinate and cultivate educational and industrial activities of ceramics in Europe. It consists of 20 national ceramic societies each representing the ceramists of a member country. An important regular activity of ECerS is to organize biannual conference and exhibitions in one of the member countries which is currently recognized as one of the most important events in the Ceramic Science and Technology worldwide. The previous ECerS Conference and Exhibitions took place in Maastricht (The Netherlands 1989), Augsburg (Germany 1991), Madrid (Spain 1993), Riccione (Italy 1995), Versailles (France 1997), Brighton (United Kingdom 1999) and Brugge (Belgium2001).

The 8th Conference and Exhibition of ECerS is organized by the Turkish Ceramic Society and will be held in Istanbul, Turkey between June 29th through July 3rd, 2003 at the Istanbul Conventional and Exhibition Centre (ICEC). This conference is intended to provide a forum for researchers, engineers and technologists around the world to discuss recent research and application related activities in the general subject of ceramic materials.

The conference will be divided into 3 major sessions: processing, materials and a general session. A special session concerning Ceramic Education will take place on Sunday afternoon.

The duration of the conference will be five days with registration starting on Sunday and will consist of invited lectures, keynote lectures, contributed papers (oral and poster presentations) and related discussions. In addition, there will be a ceramic art exhibition and industry-related sessions.

In connection with the conference, a Ceramics Fair will be organized and conference delegetes can visit the fair.

Programme at a Glance

Processing:

- Ceramic Raw Materials
This session will cover all aspects of ceramic raw materials used in the traditional ceramics industry. This session will focus on the following topics: raw material deposits, geology, mining, extraction, processing and treatment of raw materials, characterization techniques of ceramic raw materials, effects of raw materials on the final sintered products, wastes and by-products for raw materials, additives in ceramic formulations and new quality control and testing methods.

- Science and Technology of Ceramic Powders
Physical and chemical characteristics of ceramic powders are extremely important to produce the ceramics with targeted properties. These powder characteristics can be tailored through science-based understanding. This session will highlight new and evolving theoretical and practical developments to better understand critical relationships between the powder characteristics and synthesis conditions. Powder synthesis topics include but not limited to conventional and calcination synthesis, combustion synthesis, aqueous and gas phase synthesis, hydrothermal synthesis, molten salt synthesis, energetic processes, spray pyrolysis, spray drying, polymeric precursor routes. Since, to date, there has been considerable progress in the synthesis of ceramic powders composed of monodispersed, spherical particles; in this session contributions on the synthesis of anisotropic and/or multifunctional (i.e., microcomposite) particles will receive a particular attention.

- Shaping, Sintering and Machining of Advanced Ceramics
The application of scientific principles to ceramic processing has greatly improved the quality, reliability and performance of ceramics, over the last several decades. This session aims to foster further achievements in shape forming, densification and machining of advanced ceramics by a deeper understanding of the fundamentals. Shape forming topics include but not limited to dry forming, casting, extrusion, injection molding, tape casting, superplastic forming and machining. Recent developments in surface and colloid chemistry and their applications to ceramic processing will also be discussed. In addition, contributions on emerging shape forming technologies such as electrophoretic deposition and (thermo) gel casting are strongly encouraged. On the other hand, sintering topics include densification and grain growth of advanced ceramics. Recent studies showed that mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of advanced ceramis can be improved via controlling the microstructure. For example, textured polycrystalline piezoelectric ceramics exhibit piezoelectric properties which are similar to single crystal values. Thus, in this session, a special emphasis will be given to the processing of advanced ceramics with controlled microstructures.

- Sol-Gel
Some of the topics will be covered in this session are: new precursors, sol-gel chemistry; alkoxide and colloidal routes, processing, structure and properties of xerogels and aerogels, structural evolution of gels to glasses and ceramics, coatings, membranes, powders, catalysts, fibres, organic-inorganic hybrids, composites and nanocomposites, mesoporous and supramolecular materials, biomaterials, sol-gel applications in; electrical, magnetical, optical, optoelectronics and photonic fields, new fields of applications (pharmacy, cosmotics, agriculture, cultural heritages, protecton and preservation, packaging etc).

- Coatings & Surfaces
This session will address all aspects of the synthesis and microstructural control during processing of ceramic coatings and surfaces. Topics to be covered in this session include multilayered, functionally graded, nanostructured and photocatalytic coatings and coatings on glass. Recent developments on coating processes, physical, chemical, structural and mechanical properties, thermal stability and tribological behaviour of coatings will also be addressed.

- Joining & Interfaces
Joining is a necessary process to exploit the use of ceramic materials and enable the production of more complex shapes than can presently be achieved in monolithic ceramics. This session will focus on the understanding of the science and new developments on ceramic-ceramic and ceramic-metal joining techniques and characterisation of interfaces between these joints. New applications and future potentials for joining will also be covered in this session.

- Rapid Prototyping & Tooling
The session on rapid prototyping is devoted to the application of rapid prototyping techniques to ceramics, including but not limited to stereolithography, extrusion based free-form fabrication (multiphase jet solidification, robocasting, micorpens, etc.) and ink-jet printing. Innovative contributions on any of the following topics are strongly encouraged to participate: powder synthesis for optimized rapid prototyping (RPT), thermodynamics and kinetics of localized melting and sintering, computer modelling of RPT processes, application of RPT in bioceramics and biocomposites, RPT for free-form fabrication of pre-ceramics, functionally graded ceramics through RPT techniques.

- Innovative Approaches
This session will address all aspects of innovative techniques which are utilized for synthesis and processing of novel ceramics and composites, and their fabrication in various forms, shapes and complex structures. In addition, this session will give scientists and engineers an opportunity to share their ideas on various synthesis and processing approaches. The session topics include but not limited to reaction-forming/bonding, chemical vapour deposition, chemical vapour infiltration, directed metal oxidation (DIMOX) process, microwave processing, plasma technology, shock synthesis and mechanical alloying.

Materials: 

- Engineering Ceramics & Composites
Recent advances in engineering ceramics and composites will be covered in this session. Special attention will be paid to the characterisation of oxide, nitride, carbide and boride ceramics either in the monolithic or composite form and continuos fibres, platelets, whiskers, particles or tubes as reinforcement agents in terms of microstructure and mechanical properties.

- Electroceramics
This session will focus on recent progress in the science and technology of ceramic materials for electrical and electronic applications. Contributions to the symposium are solicited in the following areas; dielectric materials and applications (electronic packaging, microwave materials); ferroelectric, piezoelectric and pyroelectric materials; electronic conductors, superconductors, chemical sensors; ionic conductors, materials for batteries and fuel cells; grain boundary controlled processes, thermistors, varistors; colossal magneto-resistance and other magnetic oxides; thick and thin films, integrated functions, multilayer structures, composite materials; processing, sintering and microstructure development of electroceramics; fundamental studies and modelling (transport phenomena, defects, diffusion, and conductivity).

- Traditional Ceramics
In this session, topics related to tiles, sanitaryware, tableware, silicate based products and raw materials will be covered. Contributions in the following topics will be welcome but not limited to these: raw material preparation, composition development, speciality additives, frits and glazes, colours, new glazing and decoration systems, state-of-art techniques in manufacturing routes such as processing, forming, drying, firing and sintering, microstructural development, properties and quality control. In overall, papers pertinent to all aspects of traditional ceramics will be welcome.

- Refractories
This session will focus on many sub-sectors: raw material preparation and selection, additives and binders, shaping, firing and applications in refractories namely cement and lime production; chemical industries; power plants and waste incineration units, etc. In addition, contributions on advances in manufacturing, installation, equipment; refractories for iron and steel making, glass making, ceramic industries, non-ferrous metallurgy; and refractories applications of advanced ceramics; new tests and testing apparatus on characterisation and performance measurements will be solicited.

- Glass & Glass-Ceramics
Glasses are very valuable bridging materials and their properties can easily be altered leading to the discovery of outstanding new engineering materials. In this session recent state-of-art developments and improvements in both glass and glass based materials will be presented. Papers will be solicited on glass structure, glass properties such as biocompatibility, chemical endurance, strength, thermal shock resistance, refractive index, glass transition and relaxation behaviour, refractoriness, photosensitivity, optical and thermal behaviour etc., surface treatments, metallic glasses, rheology and glass technology, nucleation and crystallisation, glass ceramics for electronic or mechanical applications. In addition, glasses for novel applications such as for laser host applications (e.g. telluride based glasses) will also be presented in this session.

- Bioceramics
This session will cover recent developments in the field of biomaterials science. In the framework of this session, the following topics will be discussed: metals, polymers, hydrogels, bioerodible and bioresorble materials, fabrics, biologically functional materials, bioactivity concepts, biomimetics, in vitro and in vivo evaluations of bioceramics, biocements and bioglass.

- Cement & Concrete
The cement and concrete session will focus on advances in cement manufacture and production, raw materials, impurities, reactions occurring in the kiln, interactions with refractories, clinker characterization, environmental issues, special cements like bone cements and calcium aluminate cements, microstructural analysis, mineralogical analysis, physical and chemical properties, mechanical properties, effects of additives and admixtures, and mathematical and computer modeling.

- Porous Ceramics
This session is intended to present an overview of the new developments on porous materials which are currently utilized as catalyst carriers, thermal insulators, adsorbants, molecular sieves, sensors, biomaterials, molten metal filters. These materials can be manufactured using different techniques. In particular, reticulate foam-like structures are manufactured in a ceramic slurry using a replica technique and multilayer membranes are manufactured using extrusion, slip casting, and sol-gel coatings are prepared via single/multi-step in-situ/ex-situ synthesis techniques. Thus, new porous ceramic materials, their preparation, their characterization and their performance will be discussed in this session.

- Carbon-Based Materials (novel carbon)
This session will primarily emphasize on recent scientific and technological developments in the field of novel carbon and carbon related materials: nanotubes, nanofibers, fullerenes, carbon foams, and carbon fibers. The session will also cover new developments on carbon fiber reinforced glasses and other carbon fiber reinforced ceramics MgO, AI₂O₃, SiC, Si₃N₄ , mullite, and ZrO₂ which have been usen as matrices for carbon fiber composites.

- Nanoceramics / Nanocomposites
Nanostructured materials have received much attention during the last decade because these materials show novel functional and structural properties for diverse applications. The objective of this session is to cover all aspects of nanoceramics and nanocomposites: powder production, processing, shaping, properties, characterisation and applications.

General:

- Ceramic Heritage
This session specifically covers technology and provenance studies of ancient ceramics, kilns, glass and architectural stones. Papers are welcome on pottery, brick, tile, mosaic, porcelain, glazes, enamels, pigments, plasters and mortars belonging to different civilizations and historical periods. New techniques on characterization, recent discoveries in the field of deterioration and conservation of ceramic heritage and reviews on the interpretation of the present research results are exclusively expected.

- Commercialization of Ceramics
Advances ceramics have demonstrated excellent properties in bench scale tests and have found applications in extreme environments. An important link in the development and use of engineering ceramics concerns bringing the ceramic product from laboratory to the marketplace. The session topics include but not limited to manufacturing and upscaling, success stories, technoparks, collaborative efforts between industry and universities, market strategies.

- Environment & Recycling
Environmental and waste management issues are becoming more significant in the ceramic industry. Nowadays, companies are dealing with stringent air emission standards, hazardous materials laws and clean water regulations. The objective of this session is to explore the current status of the environmental and waste management issues as related to the products, technologies and manufacturing. These issues involve current environmental and regulatory issues, environmental monitoring and testing, solutions for emissions during manufacturing and processing, development of new waste forms for disposal, vitrification and development of alternative technologies for disposal, properties and processing characteristics of the waste forms for disposal, recycling ceramic wastes to produce usable end products and use of ceramics in treatment technologies.

- Testing & Standardization
This session will focus on the development of standards for both traditional and engineering ceramics. The research contributions to specific testing methods (devoted to physical and chemical properties determination) and more general papers including reviews on effectiveness of standards or on the state of art at a world scale are obviously welcomed.

- Hot Topics
This session will cover hot research topics which are interesting for ceramic scientists, engineers and technologists. In particular, contributions on processing of self assembled ceramics will receive a special attention due to their unique characteristics. Another topic which will be covered in this session is preparation, characterisation and application of solid oxide fuel cells. In addition, advances in analytical instrumentation have recently been made for early detection and control of microstructure heterogeneities. Those developments may be beneficial for ceramic manufacturers and researchers seeking affordable, quality control methods for use on the production line and in the ceramic processing development laboratory. Thus, analytical instrumentation in ceramic processing will be another topic to be discussed in this session.

Educational Session
This session will be devoted to education and papers will be presented on all aspects of ceramic education. Examples are: new ceramic science and (or) ceramic engineering curricula, the development and use of multi-media in teaching, application of the Internet in teaching, distant learning, experience with national and international exchange programmes for students, teachers and researchers, joint trans-European curriculum development, European degree programmes, industrial training, permanent education programmes, bringing science and engineering to the secondary schools.

Lecture and poster competition for students
A Student Lecture Competition will be organized by the Educational Committee during the conference. Each national ceramic society will select one candidate who will be their country's representative in the competition. The young researchers will present their work before a selected panel of an international jury of leading scientists. Each presentation will be limited to 15 minutes followed by a question and answer session of at least 5 minutes. The contest takes place as part of the regular sessions of the Conference and can be attended by all Conference participants. The prizes of the competition will be presented at the Conference Banquet Dinner.

In addition to the lecture competition, the Educational Committee will also organize the Student Poster Competition. Student posters will be part of the regular poster exhibit but will be marked as taking part in the contest. There will be no preliminary selection by the national societies. The only requirement will be that the young researcher is the primary author and that the work presented is part of his/her M.Sc. or Ph.D. work as certified by his/her academic supervisor. A selected jury of eminent scientists appointed by the Educational Committee will tour and assess the posters while the authors are presenting. The winners of the Student Poster Competition will be also awarded at the Conference Banquet Dinner.

Plenary Session
The Plenary Session is the official opening ceremony of the conference. It will take place on Monday morning and will consist of official addresses and invited lectures.

Award Session
As in previous years, the Stuijts Award will be presented at the conference to the European ceramist, who, in the opinion of the Permanent Executive Committee and the EcerS VIII Organising Committee, has made the most significant contribution to the field of Ceramic Science, and has applied this to the benefit of the European Ceramic Industry. The recipient of this award will present a lecture on selected aspects of his/her work to open the Plenary Session. This plenary session will continue with a presentation by the recipient of the International ECerS Award given to the ceramist who, in the opinion of the Permanent Executive Committee has done most to enhance understanding and collaboration within the international ceramic community. This award will be given to a member of any of the individual ceramic societies comprising the International Ceramic Federation.

Call for Papers
The official language of the conference is English. Authors are invited to submit abstracts (300 words maximum, see back cover for instructions) and to complete and return the attached preliminary registration form, specifying the session in which they wish to present their paper. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is October 15th, 2002. Preliminary registration and submission of abstracts are also possible via the website: http://www.ecers2003istanbul.org

The members of the Scientific Committee will decide on the acceptance of papers for oral/poster participation in the desired session or rescheduling to a more appropriate session.

Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their papers before December 1st, 2002. All accepted papers will be published after peer review in the proceedings of the conference containing an extended 4 page summary of each contribution.

The deadline for receipt of full papers is March 1st, 2003. To confirm their participation, one author per paper (oral or poster) must send a registration form and payment with the full paper.

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http://www.icec.org
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