Nanopolymers 2008 was designed to bring attendees up to date with the latest developments in this fast-evolving field. Nanopolymer technology continues to grow at an alarming rate. Nanotechnology is transforming the transport, energy, packaging, healthcare and construction sectors by offering improved properties from lighter weight materials, through flame retardant polymers, to functionalised surfaces which can enable anti-corrosive, anti-reflective, anti-microbial, anti-scratch composite surfaces or provide barrier properties.