Background
Since the
classical papers by M. Carey Lea on mechanical activation of
solids over hundred years back (1893-94), mechanochemistry
and mechanical activation have moved a long way and evolved
as a frontier area of research and applications, during the
last two to three decades. Notable developments have taken
place in terms of scientific understanding and applications
in diverse fields, encompassing all facets of metallurgy
including metal extraction, alloying, composites;
traditional and advanced ceramics processing; paints,
pigments and dyes; catalysis, pharmaceuticals, agriculture,
utilization of wastes, energy and environment, and many
more. Simultaneous developments have taken place in terms of
characterization techniques of activated solids;
quantification and control of activation processes; and
mechanical activation devices for specific needs, etc. The
INCOME series of conferences initiated by International
Mechanochemistry Association [an associate member of
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists (IUPAC)]
has served as a common platform to bring together all
stakeholders from academia, Research and Development
organisations, and industry to foster the growth of the
discipline. The first international conference on
‘Mechanochemistry and Mechanical Alloying (INCOME1992)’ was
held in Koásice (Slovakia) in 1992. This was followed by
INCOME1997 in Novosibirsk (Russia), INCOME2000 in Prague
(Czech Republic); INCOME2003, in Braunschweig (Germany), and
INCOME2006 again in Novosibirsk.
The developments
in the field of mechanochemistry are unfolding at a rapid
rate in terms of basic science, range of applications, and
their impact. While significant advances are taking place in
each of the application areas, e.g. smart mechanochemistry,
pharmaceuticals, etc., and call for periodic review, the
need for cross fertilization of concepts and ideas is
increasingly becoming apparent. The next conference of the
series, INCOME2008, will be held in India at National
Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur from December 1-4,
2008. The conference aims to provide a forum for
presentation of new results, identification of current
research & development trends and future directions, and
promote interactions among various stakeholders dealing with
various aspects of the discipline. It is also proposed to
organize an exhibition on the sideline of the conference to
provide an opportunity to related institutes/companies for
the display of their products.
Scope
The scientific program will consist of
invited lectures, oral, and poster communications. The
conference would touch upon all facets of mechanochemistry,
including
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
stressing (soft mechanochemistry, smart mechanochemistry
etc), Mechanochemistry of macromolecules.
Mechanically induced structural changes in activated solids,
Role of defects (point defects, dislocations, clusters,
precipitates, grain boundaries), Surfaces and interfaces in
activated solids.
Fundamentals and models of mechanically stimulated
processes, Computer simulations
Evolution toward equilibrium, Phase transitions, Crystal
growth, Transport processes
e.g., chemical, electrochemical, electrical, magnetic,
electronic, optical, tribological. thermal and mechanical
Nanomaterials, nano-composites, quasi-crystalline
phases/materials, molecular design, coatings, self
propagating high temperature synthesis
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
Milling equipment based on improved milling dynamics, Large
size activation devices, Preparation, characterization and
handling of active powders
