RACI PhysChem would like to thank the following confirmed sponsors for their support of the 2013 Conference
Major Sponsor - The Innovation Group
The Innovation Group and NewSpec have joined forces as Australia’s leading suppliers of Scanning Probe Microscopes, Optical Profilers and supporting technology. Representing Asylum Research, Nanoworld, Minus K, Herzan, Zygo Corporation and Budget Sensors we offer a wide range of imaging solutions. Our team consists of actual researchers in the field of Scanning Probe Microscopy, with over 30 years of combined SPM experience. We also offer expertise in grant writing, science communication and conference organization.
Conference Supporter - UTAS

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) was founded over 123 years ago, making it one of Australia’s oldest universities. Today we’re recognised as an international leader, ranked in the top 2% of universities world-wide.*
UTAS is committed to excellence in learning and teaching, and in 2012 received more teaching awardsˆ than any other Australian university. Our curriculum is focused on global knowledge, skills and perspective
UTAS offers an environment of academic excellence where students and staff can pursue their goals and challenge their thinking.
For more information on study or career opportunities, contact UTAS today.
* Academic Ranking of World Universities 2013
ˆ Australian Government Office of Learning and Teaching
www.utas.edu.au
Poster Prize Sponsor - Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP)

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP) is renowned as the journal of choice for fast publication of cutting-edge physical chemistry, chemical physics and biophysical chemistry.
PCCP has a large community-spanning international readership, and operates a very efficient, rigorous and fair peer review procedure, making it one of the fastest journals in the field. PCCP's latest impact factor is 3.83.
PCCP is proud to be a Society journal and is co-owned by 18 national chemical societies, including the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated. The journal is published by the Royal Society of Chemistry on a not-for-profit basis for the benefit of the whole scientific community.
www.rsc.org/pccp
Conference Supporter - American Elements

American Elements is the world's manufacturer of engineered & advanced materials with a catalog of over 12,000 materials including rare earth metals, alloys, compounds and nanoparticles; high purity metals, chemicals, semiconductors and minerals; and crystal-grown materials for commercial & research applications including automotive, aerospace, military, medical, electronic, and green/clean technologies. American Elements maintains research and laboratory facilities in the U.S. and manufacturing/warehousing in the U.S., Europe, China & Brazil. The complete catalog of advanced and engineered materials can be found at americanelements.com .
www.americanelements.com