Polymers and soft materials play a pivotal role in advancing materials science and engineering. These versatile materials exhibit unique properties such as flexibility, lightweight nature, and tunable mechanical strength, making them indispensable across various industries. Polymers, ranging from synthetic plastics to biopolymers, are engineered for applications like packaging, electronics, and healthcare.
Soft materials, which include gels, elastomers, and liquid crystals, are celebrated for their adaptability and responsiveness to external stimuli. Their use in flexible electronics, smart coatings, and biomedical devices showcases their innovation potential. Researchers focus on enhancing the functionality and sustainability of these materials through advanced synthesis techniques and recycling methods, driving innovation in sustainable technology and cutting-edge applications. Polymers and soft materials remain cornerstones of the future of engineering and innovation.
Title : Application of vanadium and tantalum single-site zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Developing novel sensing platforms using nanostructures
Harry Ruda, University of Toronto, Canada
Title : The effect of substitution of Mn by Pd on the structure and thermomagnetic properties of the Mn1−xPdxCoGe alloys (where x = 0.03, 0.05, 0.07 and 0.1)
Piotr Gebara, Politechnika Czestochowska, Poland
Title : Solid state UV cross-linking for advanced manufacturing
Wei Min Huang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Title : Prospective study of copper sulfide nanofilms
Paulo Cesar De Morais, Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil
Title : Modeling phase crystallization in Ge-rich Ge-Sb-Te PCRAMs
Alain Portavoce, IM2NP/CNRS, France