Dear friends and colleagues,

On behalf of the Scientific and Organizing Committee of G16-Asian, we would like to invite you all to the 5th International Conference on Research Frontiers in Chalcogen Cycle Science & Technology, to be held from December 19 – 21, 2016 at The International Centre Goa, India. This conference is specifically devoted to explore and introduce the world to the latest advancements of Chalcogen-based research, from a science, engineering, health and environment perspective. Previous G16 conferences were held in Wageningen and Delft, The Netherlands, in May 2008, 2010, 2013 and 2015, respectively.

For G-16 Asian, we welcome your contributions in wide range of Chalcogen-based research themes, that covers the following:

(i) Novel (bio)conversions of chalcogen and metals
(ii) Chalcogen-metal interactions
(iii) Analytical techniques
(iv) Reactor systems (biological and chemical)
(v) Speciation of chalcogens
(vi) Production of chalcogen nanoparticles
(vii) Role of metals in biodegradation
(viii) Other emerging research areas for application

Special emphasis will also be placed on novel innovations (physical, chemical and biological based innovations) in Chalcogen research that has a foreseeable impact on preserving/restoring the natural environment.

Conference dates: December 19 - 21, 2016
Abstract submission: September 25, 2016
Notification of acceptance: October 1, 2016
Conference registration deadline: November 1, 2016

Website: http://g16.unesco-ihe.org/

The organizers firmly believe that the 5th G16-Asian conference will provide an outstanding international forum for participants to present and discuss progresses in Chalcogen-based research, development and their potential applications. We are confident that you will find this G16 conference informative and enjoyable, and that you will have a great stay with us.

We look forward to seeing you all at the conference in Goa.

On behalf of the organizing and scientific committee,

Piet N. L. Lens | Raj Mohan B | Raghu Nath Behera | K. Pakshirajan