PAPERS SELECTED FOR INTERNATIONAL LATEX CONFERENCE
Click on Paper for Abstract
Click on Speaker for Biography
Click on Speaker for Biography
Papers Schedule
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Tuesday Morning Paper Presentations
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Tuesday Afternoon Paper Presentations
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Wednesday Paper Presentations
*Photo ID required for ALL badge pick-up.
Tuesday, July 21st 2009
9:30 AM to 9:55 AM
Synthetic Latex Feedstocks: What Is The Shape Of The Post-Downturn World?
| Author: | William Hyde, Chemical Market Associates, Inc. |
9:55 AM to 10:20 AM
Effect Of Leveling Agent On Surface Morphology And Gloss Of Floor Polishes
| Author: | Carlos A. Barrios, The University of Akron, Department of Polymer Science |
| Co-authors: |
James E. Robbins, OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. Richard Thomas, OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. Rebecca Butt, The University of Akron, Department of Polymer Science Jamey Gaston, OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. Carla B. Dittman McBain, Ph.D., OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. Mark D. Foster, The University of Akron, Department of Polymer Science |
10:20 AM to 10:45 AM
2008 Was A Rollercoaster And A Recession In 2009. What Does A Chemical Buyer And His Suppliers See Next?
| Author: | Robert L. Culp, OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. |
11:15 AM to 11:40 AM
Rubber Shortstop For SBR And NBR Emulsion Polymerization
| Author: | Mrunalini Dhamdhere, Ph.D., ANGUS Chemical Company |
| Co-author: |
Charles Coburn, Ph.D., ANGUS Chemical Company |
11:40 AM to 12:00 PM
Tips For Turbulent Times
| Author: | Steve Magovac, SS&G Financial Services, Inc. |
1:30 PM to 1:55 PM
An Update On Automation Technology For Latex Dip Molded Products And Coatings
| Author: | William L. Howe, DipTech Systems, Inc. |
1:55 PM to 2:20 PM
Laboratory Characterization And FEA/CFD In Optimizing Latex Products
| Author: | Ben Chouchaoui, Ph.D., Windsor Industrial Development Laboratory, Inc. |
2:20 PM to 2:40 PM
Recent Technoeconomic Trends In The Asian Latex Industry
| Author: | Ranjit K. Matthan, Ph.D., KA Prevulcanised Latex P Ltd, India |
3:15 PM to 3:40 PM
Vytex® Natural Rubber Latex: An Eco-Friendly Alternative Raw Material
| Author: | Mark Swanson, Vystar Corporation |
| Co-authors: |
Matt Clark, Vystar Corporation William Doyle, Vystar Corporation Ranjit K. Matthan, Ph.D., KA Prevulcanised Latex P Ltd, India Michael Dochniak, Jasmine Elastomerics Joseph John, KA Prevulcanised Latex P Ltd |
3:40 PM to 4:05 PM
Selling To The Government
| Author: | Robert W. Fenn, Northeast Ohio Procurement Technical Assistance Center (NEOPTAC) |
4:05 PM to 5:00 PM
Panel Discussion
| Moderator: | James Finn, Akron Dispersions |
Wednesday, July 22nd 2009
9:20 AM to 9:45 AM
Biomimetic Polymerization Of Isoprene
| Author: | Judit E. Puskas, Ph.D., The University of Akron, Dept. of Polymer Science & Integrated Bioscience Program |
9:45 AM to 10:10 AM
Creating A Value Proposition Through Ingredient Branding
| Author: | Donald P. Satchell, Ph.D., Microban International Ltd. |
10:10 AM to 10:35 AM
Information Technology - Trends Addressing Current Business Issues
| Author: | William Fromholzer, CyGem.LTD |
10:40 AM to 11:40 AM
Panel Discussion
| Moderator: | James Finn, Akron Dispersions |
