Soft materials - various functions on solution, surface, interface, and bulk created by polymer design
Organizers:
Representative
| Prof. Junji WATANABE | Konan University |
Correspondence
| Prof. Junji WATANABE | Konan University | junjiknd@konan-u.ac.jp |
Co-Organizers
| Prof. Atsushi SUZUKI | Yokohama National University |
| Prof. Kazuhiro HARA | Kyushu University |
| Prof. Shin YAGIHARA | Tokai University |
| Prof. Norihiro KATO | Utsunomiya University |
| Prof. Tetsu MITSUMATA | Niigata University |
| Prof. Yoshimi SEIDA | Toyo University |
Scope:
Polymer is one of the fundamental materials, and it is available as soft materials recognized as elastomers, gels, ultra-thin membranes, and colloids. This symposium focuses on discussing soft materials, showing various functions on diverse form such as solution, surface, interface, and bulk. Attractive application using functional soft materials widely includes biomedical, diagnostic, electronic, environmental, and structural materials. Topics will include various advanced and emerging applications such as MEMS, fuel cells, biopolymers, self-assemble materials, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and bio-related systems.
Topics:
1. Synthesis and characterization of soft materials
2. Structural and functional design
3. Role and function of soft material in material science and technology
4. Application in various fields