Solid-State Chemistry: New Materials And Advances In Synthetic Techniques; South Eastern Regional Meeting of the American Chem Society (SERMACS); Greenville, SC; March 24-27, 2007

本次美国化学会（SERMACS）东南区域会议将强调固态和材料化学作为一个多学科领域，主要由于先进合成技术的发展和新的固态材料的发现，固态和材料化学的活力和重要性正在增长。固态化学的创新方法对于解决和提供新兴科学和技术挑战的解决方案，以及为社会各个部门提供满足未来需求的材料至关重要。这次特别会议的目的是通过以下方式突出最近的创新：提供一个前瞻性的研讨会，重点关注合成和结构化学的最新进展，并为研究挑战开辟新的途径。讨论合成特定所需材料所面临的挑战，例如与磁性、电子、光学和催化应用相关的材料。教育下一代固态科学家在合成方面的新进展和创造力，为他们在职业生涯中做出重大贡献做好准备。美国国家科学基金会的支持，以及美国化学会提供的资金，将有助于汇集不同群体的演讲者，专注于固态合成（如水热、通量和高温技术）和新型固态化合物（如氧化物、硫化物和金属间化合物）的结构方面的最新进展。组织者选择了应邀发言者，代表对国家需要领域的技术有广泛影响的各类材料。具体领域包括磁性、光学/电子、热学、反应性和催化性固体。本次研讨会还将促进国际知名科学家与研究生之间的许多互动，以鼓励研究思想的交流。

This South Eastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) will emphasize solid-state and materials chemistry as a multidisciplinary field that is growing in vitality and importance due mainly to the development of advanced synthetic techniques and the discovery of new solid-state materials. Innovative approaches in solid-state chemistry are critical to addressing and providing solutions for emerging scientific and technological challenges, and to providing various sectors in society with materials tailored to meet future needs. The aim of this particular meeting is to highlight recent innovations by: Providing a forward-looking symposium that focuses on recent advances in syntheses and structural chemistry, and opening new approaches to research challenges. Discussing the challenges confronting the synthesis of specific desired materials, e.g., ones that are relevant to magnetic, electronic, optical, and catalytic applications. Educating the next generation of solid-state scientists in new advances and creativity in syntheses, preparing them for significant new contributions during their careers.%%%NSF support, in addition to funds provided by the American Chemical Society, will help bring together a diverse group of speakers focusing on recent advances in the solid-state syntheses (e.g. hydrothermal, flux, and high-temperature techniques) and structure of new solid-state compounds (e.g. oxides, sulfides, and intermetallics). The organizers have chosen invited speakers that serve to represent diverse classes of materials that have a broad impact on technologies in areas of national need. Specific areas include magnetic, optical/electronic, thermal, and reactive and catalytic solids. This symposium will also facilitate many interactions of internationally recognized scientists with research students to encourage cross-fertilization of research ideas.