CHEMRAWN 2011
IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN) 2011

September 27-29, 2011 Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Joint Organisers:

Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)

and

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)

Introduction
The Committee on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs, or CHEMRAWN, is an IUPAC Standing Committee that focuses on strategic activities in concert with the following six IUPAC goals:

 Address global issues
 Advance research through scientific discussion
 Assist industry towards sustainable development, wealth creation, and improvement of the quality of life
 Foster communication among chemists and organisations with special emphasis on needs in developing countries
 Enhance education and the application of chemistry globally
 Increase the diversity in IUPAC bodies

The CHEMRAWN Conferences, starting with CHEMRAWN I on “Future Sources of Organic Raw Materials”, emphasize on applications of chemical research and innovation to meet the needs of industry for sustainable development and elevating the quality of life. Subsequent conferences on advanced materials, ocean resources, health, atmosphere, sustainable development, greener manufacturing processes, innovation industry, and chemistry for water, all focusing on applications of chemical research meeting various needs. The recent CHEMRAWN XVII on “Greenhouse Gases: Mitigation and Utilisation” held in Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada from July 8-12, 2007 touches on the global issues of global warming while CHEMRAWN XVIII on “Ethics, Science and Development” was held in Glasgow, Scotland from August 3-4, 2009 in conjunction with the 43rd IUPAC Congress.

Current World Energy Scenario
The current world economy is driven by fossil fuels. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), fossil fuels comprising oil (36.0%), coal (26.8%) and natural gas (23.3%), account for 86% of the world energy use in 2007 with nuclear power making up 5.8% and renewable energy 8.1%. Within the renewable energy category, biomass accounts for 4.0%, hydroelectric 3.0%, solar heat 0.5%, wind 0.3%, geothermal 0.18%, biofuels 0.18% and solar photovoltaic 0.04%. However, such a pattern of energy consumption is not sustainable as fossil fuels are depleting resources. In addition, crude oil prices have a tendency to fluctuate violently due to economic and political reasons. Great efforts are being made to develop renewable and sustainable energy sources to compliment the use of fossil energy.

CHEMRAWN 2011
Renewable and sustainable energy sources include solar (thermal, power generation and photovoltaic), hydroelectricity, wind, geothermal and other energy sources from biological resources such as bioethanol from carbohydrates and starchy materials, cellulosic and biomass, biodiesels from oil crops/oils and, waste and recovered oils, biogas from municipal waste, biological effluent and sewerage, biomass to liquid (BTL), biofuels from photosynthetic algae, and many others.

The IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN) 2011 will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from September 27-29, 2011. With the theme of “Renewable and Sustainable Energy from Biological Resources”, CHEMRAWN 2011 will focus on chemical research, technology and innovation in renewable and sustainable energy that can be harvested from biological resources including carbohydrates, starchy and cellulosic materials, oil crops/oils, biomass, municipal waste, biological effluent and sewerage, and others. The issues of food versus feed versus carbon footprint will also be discussed.

Future Action Committee
Topics and issues deliberated at CHEMRAWN 2011 will form the basis for action by the CHEMRAWN Future Action Committee.

Scientific Programme
The scientific programme of CHEMRAWN 2011 covers the following topics:

 Bioethanol
 Biodiesel
 Biogas
 Biomass including Biomass To Liquid (BTL)
 Renewables including effluents and sewerage
 Green Energy from Algae
 Other Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources
 Food vs Fuel vs Carbon Footprint

International experts on the above topics will be invited to present keynote lectures.

CHEMRAWN 2011 Programme Committee
Datuk Dr Soon Ting Kueh (Malaysia – Chair)
Dr David Evans (UK)
Prof Ferdano Galembeck (Brazil)
Dr Colin Humphris (UK)
Prof Jean-Marc Paris (France)
Prof Walter Spiess (Germany)
Dr Mairi J Black (UK)
Dr Stanley Langer (UK)
Datuk Dr Choo Yuen May (Malaysia)
Dato’ Dr Mikaail Kavanagh (Malaysia)

CHEMRAWN 2011 National Organising Committee (NOC)
Datuk Dr Soon Ting Kueh IKM - Chair
Dr Choo Yeun-Mun UM - Secretary
Mr Steven Tea Hing San IKM - Treasurer
Prof Dr Lee Yook Heng UKM
Prof Datin Dr Zuriati Zakaria UKM
Dr Ho Chee Cheong IKM
Dr Lee Chnoong Kheng IKM
Prof Dr Chuah Cheng Hock UM
ACP Dr Yew Chong Hooi PDRM
Ms Goh Wei Yee Panasonic

Call for Oral/Poster Presentations
Those who are interested to present oral or poster paper for CHEMRAWN 2011 are required to submit a soft copy of an abstract of not more than one-page (A4 size, Microsoft Office Word with Times New Roman Font Size 12 single spacing) via email, chemrawn2011@ikm.org.my or ikmmy@tm.net.my, to the CHEMRAWN 2011 Secretariat before May 31, 2011.

Language
The official language of CHEMRAWN 2011 will be English.

About Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city of various cultures and religious beliefs. Situated in the west cost of Peninsular Malaysia, it is easily accessible by air, sea and road. The city is a melting pot of various people with rich cultural diversity. It is modern with superb infrastructure, high-rise office blocks, apartments and famous landmarks including the Petronas Twin Towers. Yet in Kuala Lumpur you will find old Chinese and Indian temples, Christian churches side by side with Muslim mosques. It is also known as a shopper’s paradise with mega malls, arts and culture markets and “pasar malam” with bargain prices. Kuala Lumpur is also famous for its large variety of food from tasty local Malay dishes to sumptuous Chinese cuisines, spicy Indian cooking and numerous international gourmets such as Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, Mexican, French and Italian

Malaysia is a fascinating country with rich cultural as well as biological diversity. It is a land with beautiful sandy beaches, scenic tropical islands and lush green tropical rainforests with mega biodiversity in its flora and fauna. However, the greatest asset of Malaysia is her people with the warmest hospitality that treats all visitors as friends of the family.

Associated events:
 13th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies (ExTech 2011)
 LabAsia 2011

Registration Fees

CHEMRAWN 2011 Secretariat
c/o Institut Kimia Malaysia
127B, Jalan Aminuddin Baki
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Tel: +603 7728 3272 Fax: +603 7728 9909
Email: chemrawn2011@ikm.org.my; or ikmmy@tm.net.my
Website: www.ikm.org.my/chemrawn2011.html