Developments in composites: advanced, infrastructural, natural and nano-composites

Abstract This was the fifth in a series of conferences organised by ACUN; a joint venture between scientists from Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand to bring together the latest R&D on composite materials. ACUN-5, held in Sydney, Australia on 11–14 July 2006, covered all aspects of the science and technology of composite materials; from materials fabrication, processing, manufacture, structural and property characterisation to theoretical analysis, along with new topics such as modelling and simulation, materials design and application in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, infrastructure, packaging, ship-building, and recreational products. About 120 delegates from 21 countries attended.