This session focuses on recent advancements in polymer synthesis techniques, including step-growth, chain-growth, and controlled/living polymerizations. Discussions cover new catalysts, reagents, and methods for precise molecular weight control, stereochemistry, and the synthesis of well-defined polymers. Participants explore various characterization techniques, including spectroscopic, chromatographic, and thermal analysis methods.

As environmental concerns increase, this session explores the development and application of biodegradable polymers, focusing on materials derived from renewable resources. It also examines strategies for designing polymers with controlled degradation profiles and the role of life-cycle assessments in determining polymer sustainability.

Smart polymers capable of responding to external stimuli such as pH, temperature, or light are revolutionizing fields like medicine and robotics. This session discusses the chemistry behind these responsive materials and their applications in drug delivery, soft robotics, and self-healing materials.

Attendees will explore the physical behavior of polymers at different scales, from molecular dynamics to macroscopic properties. The session includes discussions on polymer morphology, phase transitions, rheology, and computational modeling techniques that predict the behavior of complex polymer systems.

This session dives into the role of polymers in the medical field, discussing applications such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, wound healing materials, and bioresorbable medical devices. Innovations in polymeric biomaterials for regenerative medicine are highlighted.

Focusing on the interface of polymer chemistry and nanotechnology, this session examines the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymer-based nanocomposites. Topics include the incorporation of nanoparticles, nanotubes, and graphene to enhance polymer properties for electronics, energy storage, and nanomedicine.

With an emphasis on renewable energy, this session covers the development of polymer materials for batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and energy storage devices. It also includes discussions on the role of conductive polymers, polymer electrolytes, and organic photovoltaics.

Additive manufacturing is transforming industries, and polymers are at the forefront. This session discusses the synthesis of novel polymers suitable for 3D printing, the challenges of material selection, and the integration of functional polymers into printed devices for electronics and biomedical applications.

As the world moves towards sustainability, this session highlights the latest research in polymer recycling technologies and the development of closed-loop systems. Topics include mechanical and chemical recycling, the design of recyclable polymers, and the role of polymers in achieving a circular economy.

This session explores the role of conductive polymers in electronics, including their application in flexible electronics, sensors, and actuators. Advances in the synthesis of conductive polymers, along with their electrochemical properties and integration into devices, are discussed.