SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE
The scientific program will consist of invited lectures, oral, and poster communications. The
conference will touch upon all facets of mechanochemistry, including
Synthesis and processing in solid-state science and technology
Mechanosynthesis, Mechanical alloying, Mechanical activation, High-energy milling, Severe
plastic deformation of materials (SPD), Role of environment (e.g. water, gases), Reaction milling,
and Mechanochemical processing under less intensive stressing (soft mechanochemistry, smart
mechanochemistry, etc.), Mechanochemistry of macromolecules.
Structural characterization
Mechanically induced structural changes in activated solids, Role of defects (point defects,
dislocations, clusters, precipitates, grain boundaries), Surfaces and interfaces in activated solids.
Thermodynamics and modeling
Fundamentals and models of mechanically stimulated processes, Computer simulations.
Kinetics of solid state processes
Evolution toward equilibrium, Phase transitions, Crystal growth, Transport processes.
Properties
e.g., chemical, electrochemical, electrical, magnetic, electronic, optical, tribological, thermal,
and mechanical.
New materials/processes
Nanomaterials, nano-composites, quasi-crystalline phases/materials, molecular design,
coatings, self propagating high temperature synthesis
Applications (including new commercial processes)
Mechanical alloying, Metal extraction, Leaching of minerals and ores, Ceramics processing,
Catalysis, Paints, pigments and dyes, Cement processing, Mechano-organo/organometallic
synthesis, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Waste utilisation, Ecologically safe technologies, etc.
New equipment and procedures
Milling equipment based on improved milling dynamics, Large size activation devices,
Preparation, characterization and handling of active powders