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 : Modeling phase crystallization in Ge-rich Ge-Sb-Te PCRAMs
Alain Portavoce, IM2NP, France
Title : Determination of phase stress flow curves in dual phase steels through micromechanical adaptive iteration algorithm
Silvie Maria Tanu Halim, McMaster University, Canada
Title : Failure analysis of 70cr2 steel grinding balls in mineral processing; Microstructural and heat treatment effects on the failure of 70cr2 steel grinding balls
Mohammad Pourgharibshahi, Sirjan University of Technology, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Title : Process parameters optimization and mechanical properties of additively manufactured ankle-foot orthoses based on polypropylene
Mohamed Yousfi, INSA Lyon, IMP Laboratory, France
Title : Advancements of AI & ML in material science
M Vishnu Vardhan, Sri Vasavi Engineering College, India
Title : Piezoelectric materials for biomedical sensing and actuation
Shradha Saxena, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India