Toward a molecular picture of some key phenomena involved in the emergence of life: from thermophoresis to enzyme thermal adaptation Guillaume Stirnemann (CNRS, Laboratoire de Biochimie Théorique) The emergence of life is one of the most fascinating and yet largely unsolved questions in the natural sciences, and thus a significant challenge for scientists from many disciplines.…

Extreme deformation of soft matter: tuning colloidal gel microstructure with ultrasound and microbubbles Valeria Garbin, TU Delft Controlling the microstructure of soft materials is essential to impart properties for advanced applications, for instance to obtain acoustic or photonic metamaterials, or by modifying their mechanical response. Imposing a steady or oscillatory shear during the manufacturing process…

Introduction to continuous flow chemistry with an industrial perspective Dr. Carl J. Mallia (Astrazeneca, Macclesfield, UK) Abstract : This lecture will go through basic principles of continuous flow chemistry including different reactors, mixers used and Process Analytical Technology in flow. Furthermore, examples from academia and industry are also illustrated. Link to the talk: https://espci.zoom.us/j/82468585615?pwd=UCtJTlR2Tnpvc3BxYjg3Wml3akFEUT09

Quantifying memory effects in random search processes Raphaël Voituriez, Sorbonne Université Abstract: A general question that arises in random walk theory is the quantification of space exploration by a random walker. A key observable is provided by the first-passage time, which  quantifies the kinetics of general target search problems, and as such has a broad…

Recent developments and future challenges in vitrimer materials Where: amphi Holweck Damien Montarnal, Laboratoire Catalyse, Polymérisation, Procédés et Matériaux (UMR 5128), Lyon Abstract: Vitrimers aim at combining the benefits of thermoplastics and thermosets by incorporating in polymer networks dynamic covalent crosslinks governed by associative, exchangeable reactions in chemical equilibrium. At high temperatures or in the…

Anodic Oxidations of Carboxylic Acids in Batch and Flow: New Tricks for an Old Reaction Dr Kevin Lam, The University of Greenwich School of Science, Chatham Maritime, ME4 4TB, UK Where ? Amphi Friedel (Chimie ParisTech - PSL)  Synthetic organic electrochemistry takes its roots from Faraday and Kolbe’s classic works on electrolysis of aliphatic carboxylic…

Scanning Tunneling Microscopy at high magnetic fields Beilun WU, Laboratorio de Bajas Temperaturas y Altos Campos Magnéticos, Departamento de Física de la Materia Condensada, Instituto Nicolás Cabrera and Condensed Matter Physics Center (IFIMAC), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, E-28049 Madrid, Spain   Abstract: In this talk, I will discuss recent advances in our scanning tunneling microscopy…

Hyaluronic Acid Based Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Professeur David Eglin, Département Biomatériaux au Centre Ingénierie Santé, Ecole des Mines de Saint-Etienne et INSERM SAINBIOSE Where ? Ecole des Mines, amphi L.109 Abstract : Hyaluronic acid (HA) Hydrogels have shown great potential as biomaterials for tissue repair strategies. This lecture aims to present the…