8-12 Dec 2019, Singapore
1.Polymer synthesis and characterization
a. Controlled polymerization and green synthesis
b. Supramolecular polymers
c. Advanced characterization
2.Polymer physics: structure, properties, and processing
a. Polyelectrolytes, gels, network
b. Theory and computational modelling
3.Polymer surfaces and interfaces
a. Polymer brushes and engineered surfaces
b. Adhesives and functional coatings (antifouling, self-cleaning, self-sensing)
4.Functional and self-assembled materials
a. Smart, shape-memory, responsive polymers
b. Adaptive and self-healable materials
5.Composite and Hybrid materials
6.Polymers in 3D/4D printing and additive manufacturing
a. New materials, new technology, soft robotics
b. Manufacturing, photonics and bio-fabrication
7.Polymers for biomedicine and personal care
a. Bioinspired, biomimetic and bio-conjugates
b. Bioimaging / Biodiagnostics
c. Regenerative medicine / drug delivery
d. Personal care
8.Polymers and the environment
a. Membranes, ion exchange systems, porous materials
b. Eco-friendly polymers (naturally-derived; renewable resources; CO2-derived; biomass utilization; environmental degradation)
c. Recycling and recyclability of plastics
9.Polymers for optoelectronics, smart electronics and energy
a. Conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors
b. Wearable electronics / smart textiles
c. Energy conversion and storage
d. Advanced packaging
SS1: Polymeric membranes: Innovations and applications
Special Symposium in honour of Professor Neal Chung's outstanding contributions to the polymer membrane science community
Proudly Sponsored by: SG MEM
SS2: Women in Polymer Science (By Invitation Only)
SS3: Cyber Physiochemical Interfaces: Flexible Electronics (By Invitation Only)