Importance and Scope:
The term Materials Chemistry covers various chemical sciences such as inorganic, organic, physical and chemical engineering in which information about the scope of the newly emerging discipline of materials was assembled, collated, and disseminated leading to an authoritative definition of the subject. However the presence of “chemistry” indicates the design, synthesis, processing and utilization of materials. The objective was not so much to produce lists of specific topics or categories of compounds and phenomena, which would quickly become out of date, but to establish some principles that could be deployed by IUPAC and the chemical community. It was recently established that materials with completely new properties can be made using nanoscale manipulation. This poses a major challenge to basic research, but nanoeffects also provide interesting perspectives for new industrial processes and applications. In general, emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of materials science and issues at the forefront of the field, such as energy and environmental issues, as well as medical and bioengineering applications.
Materials scientists and engineers work in materials process engineering, research and development, quality, technical support, management, technical sales and marketing, and more. Employers range from primary material producers and refiners to utility providers, the transport industry, the defence force, universities, research institutions and multinational technical consultancy firms. There are a multitude of opportunities for scientific and commercial endeavour in the areas of forensics, bio-materials, electronic devices, nano-materials, the environment as well as new and innovative materials and processes.
Why it’s in Valencia, Spain:
The chemical sector has become the second largest exporter within the Spanish economy. It is one of the basic pillars of the Spanish economy, and is made up of more than 3,300 companies. Spain was the fifth largest producer in Europe (after Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom), accumulating 7% of European business and 2% of international trade.
The good performance of the Spanish chemical industry over the past 30 years has also seen a progressive move towards products with greater added value. By sub-sector, pharmaceutical products account for 25% of the total, followed by plastic and rubber raw materials (15%). Also significant are organic chemicals, detergents and cleaning products, which all account for more than (9%), and paints and inks, pharmaceutical raw materials and perfumes and cosmetics, all of which account for more than 5%.
Valencia stood third generating 8% of total Spanish chemical sales. It is an active industrial and commercial center producing textiles, metal products, chemicals, automobiles and so on.
Conference Highlights:
Materials Science and Engineering
Basic Informatics in various fields
Role of Materials chemistry in Pharmacy
Design and Synthesis of Materials
Foundational Challenges in predictive Materials chemistry
Rational Chemical Sythesis on Nanoscale and Nanostructured materials
Study of Polymer Science and Technology
Applied Materials Chemistry
Current Innovations and Emerging areas
Research aspects
Science of Advanced Materials
Why to attend:
To have a broader view on the materials used in case of manufacturing different chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and the innovative methods employed for their development and processing in various fields of materials science. The current conference also deals with the advanced technologies like nanostructures, microstructures which distends the growth in formulating new medicines thereby promoting healthcare. It not only gives an idea on the materials but also creates a unique approach towards novel strategies.
Famous Chemists across the globe:
Charles M. LIEBER, Harvard University
Omar M. YAGHI, University of California Los Angeles
Michael O’KEEFFE, Arizona State University
K. Barry SHARPLESS, Scripps Research Institute
A. Paul ALIVISATOS, University of California Berkeley
Richard E. SMALLEY, Formerly Rice University
Hongjie DAI, Stanford University
Xiaogang PENG, University of Arkansas
Valery V. FOKIN, Scripps Research Institute
Peidong YANG, University of California Berkeley
Famous Chemists in Spain:
Manuel Ballester
Heribert Barrera i Costa
José Elguero Bertolini
Avelino Corma Canos
Antonio M. Echavarren
Fausto Elhuyar
Juan José Elhuyar
Josu Jon Imaz
Jesús Jiménez Barbero
Enrique Moles Ormella
Statistical Analysis of Chemists:
International Chemistry Associations:
Cooperation on International Traceability in Analytical Chemistry
Electrochemical Society
European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences
European Colloid and Interface Society
European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry
European Federation of Chemical Engineering
European Precious Metals Federation
Federation of Asian Chemical Societies
International Association of Catalysis Societies
International Association of Nanotechnology
Chemical Societies in Spain:
National Association of Chemists of Spain
Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry
Spanish Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Spanish Catalysis Society
Spanish Society of Mass Spectrometry
Analytica Spanish Society of Chemistry
Catalan Chemistry Society
Statistical Analysis of Chemical Societies:
Top Chemical Industries across the globe:
BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany
Sinopec, Beijing, China
Dow Chemical, Midland, USA
SABIC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Royal Dutch Shell, The Hague, Netherlands
ExxonMobil, Irving, USA
Formosa Plastics, Taipei, Taiwan
Lyondell Basell, Houston, USA
DuPont, Wilmington, USA
Ineos, Rolle, Switzerland
Mitsubishi Chemical, Tokyo, Japan
Bayer, Leverkusen, Germany
LG Chem, Seoul, South Korea
Akzo Nobel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Air Liquide, Paris, France
Mitsui Chemicals, Tokyo, Japan
The Linde Group, Munich, Germany
Reliance Industries, Mumbai, India
Top Chemical Industries in Valencia, Spain:
Uquifa, Barcelona
Comercial Godo, SL, Barcelona
Tecnufar , Madrid
Panreac, Barcelona
Quimicas Merono, Cartagena Murcia
Catalysa S.L
Global Quimia SL, Barcelona
Simar, Igualada
AAA Chemist, Valencia
Gadea Pharmaceutical Group, Boecillo Valladolid
Statistical Analysis of Chemical Industries:
Worldwide Top Chemical Universities:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
University of California, Berkeley, United States
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Harvard University, United States
Stanford University, United States
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland
California Institute of Technology, United States
The University of Tokyo, Japan
University of California, Los Angeles, United States
Imperial College London, United Kingdom
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Top Spanish Chemical Universities:
University of Barcelona
Autonomous University of Madrid
University of Sevilla
University of Valencia
University of Cordoba
University of Granado
University of Navarra
Charles III University of Madrid
University of Alcala
University of the Balearic Islands
Statistical Analysis of Chemical Universities:
Global Market Value on Materials Chemistry:
World chemicals turnover was valued at €3,156 billion in 2013. This marks a slow recovery of the chemical industry compared with 2012. Global sales grew by 2.4 per cent from €3,084 billion in 2012 to €3,156 billion in 2013.The sales growth rate was considerably lower compared to the 10 year trend, when average annual sales expanded by 10.3 per cent from 2003 to 2012.World chemicals sales in 2013 grew by nearly €73 billion compared with 2012, marking a modest recovery in the world chemical industry.
Spanish Market value on Materials Chemistry:
The chemical sector has become the second largest exporter within the Spanish economy. In 2010, exports exceeded €25 billion, 24% more than in 2009, when sales to foreign markets already accounted for more than 40% of revenues. This industry is also a leader in R&D +I investments and environmental protection, accounting for 20% of national investments in this field. Companies based in Catalonia generate 44% of the country’s total chemicals sales, followed by Madrid (16%), Valencia (8%), Andalusia (8%) and the Basque Country (4%).
Statistical Analysis of Chemical Sales:
Worldwide Chemical Market Growth:
During the period from 2003 to 2013, the European Union gradually lost its top spot in world chemicals sales to China and the rest of Asia (excluding Japan). The EU contribution to world chemicals sales between 2003 and 2013 dropped by 14.5 percentage points from 31.2 per cent in 2003 to 16.7 per cent in 2013. The NAFTA contribution to world chemicals sales also decreased from 25.9 per cent in 2003 to 16.7 per cent in 2013. Japan showed a less pronounced decline of its chemicals sales contribution during the 11-year period. The total value of sales in the European Union has been continuously growing, but overall world chemicals sales have outpaced that rate of growth. World chemicals sales increased by 2.4 times in value terms in 2013 compared with 2003. China’s share of world chemicals market sales in 2013 swelled to33.2 per cent, nearly a fourfold increase on 2003 when the country held an 8.7 per cent share. Taking advantage of emerging market opportunities will require EU leadership in creating competitive framework conditions that enhance the global position of European chemicals.
Market Growth before 10 years:
To gain deeper insights into the performance of the chemical industry, the analysis shows that the falling margins across sectors are a contributing factor, with the commodity chemicals sector experiencing the sharpest decline-19 percent between 1998 and 2008. Gross margin in the speciality chemicals sector fell 4.8 percent between 1998 and 2008.
Market Growth in the Upcoming 10 years:
Since the mid-1980s, the global chemical industry has grown by 7 percent annually, reaching 2.4 trillion in 2010. Most of the growth in the past 25 years has been driven by Asia, which now owns almost half of global chemical sales. If current trends continue, global chemical markets are expected to grow an average 3 percent in the next 20 years, mostly pushed by the major players in Asia and the Middle East.
Sixty-six percent of global chemical sales in 2030 will be in Asia, according to current growth patterns. The rise of emerging players, especially in Asia and in the Middle East, has lead to the deconsolidation of the chemical industry.
Chemical R&D Revenue:
The forecast for R&D growth in the chemical and advanced materials industry reflects the improving global economy and the key markets the industry serves. U.S. R&D spending in chemicals and advanced materials is forecast to grow by 3.6% to reach $12 billion in 2014. Overall global R&D is forecast to grow at a slightly higher 4.7% rate to $45 billion in 2014.The R&D activities within the chemical and advanced materials industry reflects improvements in the U.S. and global economy, and the role this industry plays in support of other demand-driven industries. We forecast U.S. chemical and advanced materials R&D to increase by 3.6% in 2014, reaching $12.2 billion. Worldwide R&D is expected to increase by 4.7% to $45.3 billion.
