John F. Kennedy

The chemistry and processing of wood and plant fibrous materials

The fibre and non fibre resources Pulping Physical and chemical processing of fibre and fibrous products Physical and chemical processing of fibre and non fibrous products Applications of cellulose, cellulose derivatives, lignon and cellulose-related enzymes.

Recent advances in environmentally compatible polymers

The sessions covered the following topics: Gels Polysaccharide hydrogels Junction zone formation Pulp and paper New pulping methods Recycling of paper Functionalization of paper Utilization of natural polymers and their components Natural polymer derivatives Synthetic polymers from natural polymer components Composites containing natural polymers Synthesis and biodegradation New synthetic methods Biosynthesis Biodegradation Gene technology.

Sterilisation of tissues using ionising radiations

Part 1 Standards for tissue banks and for radiation sterilisation of tissues. Part 2 Methodology in the sterilisation and preservation of tissues. Part 3 Effect of radiation on bone, tissues and their components. Part 4 Viral aspects of tissue for transplantation. Part 5 Microbiological aspects of tissue for transplantation.