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

美国化学学会（SERMACS）的这次东南地区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固态材料的发现，其活力和重要性正在增长。固态化学的创新方法对于应对新出现的科学和技术挑战并提供解决方案，以及为社会各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，重点是在合成和结构化学的最新进展，并开辟新的方法来研究挑战。 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那些。 教育下一代固态科学家了解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新贡献做好准备。% NSF的支持，除了美国化学学会提供的资金，将有助于汇集一个不同的演讲者集中在固态合成（例如水热，通量和高温技术）和新的固态化合物（例如氧化物，硫化物和金属间化合物）的结构的最新进展。组织者选择了受邀演讲者，代表对国家需求领域的技术具有广泛影响的各种材料。具体领域包括磁性，光学/电子，热，反应和催化固体。这次研讨会还将促进国际公认的科学家与研究生的许多互动，以鼓励研究思想的相互交流。

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.