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 : Probabilistic design for reliability of electronic and photonic materials, devices, packages and systems, and the role of analytical ("mathematical") modelling
Ephraim Suhir, Portland State University, United States
Title : On the versatility of charged thermoplastic elastomers in the environment, energy and healthcare sectors
Richard J Spontak, North Carolina State University, United States
Title : Evaluation of scratch resistance of Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) nanocomposite coatings reinforced with Ceria – effect of composition and UV-exposure
Amal Ameen Seenath, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia
Title : Harnessing the unique transport properties of InAs nanowires for single molecule level sensing
Harry Ruda, University of Toronto, Canada
Title : Melamine-derived high-graphite carbon hollow tubular Fe-N/C catalyzed alkaline oxygen reduction reaction
Yanfang Gao, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, China
Title : Application of metal single-site zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France