RSC Applied symposium: Interfaces and polymers for a sustainable future
A one day symposium showcasing application focussed materials research that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
A one day symposium showcasing application-focussed materials and polymer research that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, organised by听RSC Applied Interfaces听补苍诲听RSC Applied Polymers.
Join us for exciting talks from field leaders and learn more about the journals from our expert Associate Editors. Raise your profile in the engaging discussions, and share your research ideas through flash talks and a poster session.
We warmly invite you to join us in July 2026听
About the symposium
Leading researchers from across broad range of backgrounds will come together to explore and celebrate the theme of sustainability and its importance in applied polymer science and applied materials interfaces.
Poster presentation opportunities are available, alongside the chance to promote yourself and your poster with a flash talk, and we invite you to submit an abstract to make your contribution. The conference promises to be a great forum for researchers across materials and polymer science to network and build strong collaborations.听
Join us for some exciting discussions and to share your ideas with key members of the international materials and polymer science community.听
This symposium will feature research over a range of topics, including (but not limited to):
- Biomaterials and biopolymers and their applications
- Photocatalytic coatings and interfaces
- Nanomaterials
- Sustainability in polymer science
- And more!
Speakers
Claire Carmalt
University College London
UK
Matthew Davies
Swansea University
UK
Andrew Dove
University of Birmingham
UK
Marina Freitag
Newcastle University
UK
Matthew Gibson
University of Manchester
UK
Magda Titirici
Imperial College London
UK
Jenny Nelson
Imperial College London
UK
Pengfei Cao
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
China
Ryan M. Richards
Colorado School of Mines & NREL
United States
Peter Wich
University of New South Wales
Australia
Committees
Rachel Auzly-Velty
University Grenoble Alpes
France
Pengfei Cao
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
China
Shelley A. Claridge
Purdue University
United States
Jianbin Huang
Peking University
China
Serena Margadonna
Swansea University
UK
Ho Bum Park
Hanyang University
South Korea
Emily Pentzer
Texas A&M University
United States
Ryan M. Richards
Colorado School of Mines & NREL
United States
Federico Rosei
University of Trieste
Italy
Peter Wich
University of New South Wales
Australia
Event details
Poster abstracts
Submit a poster abstract by 11 May 2026. Posters are displayed throughout the meeting and a poster session is held during the day.
Deadlines
- Attendance at all scientific sessions
- Attendance at the poster session
- Refreshments throughout the meeting and lunch
Registration fees are as follows (subject to VAT at the prevailing rate):
| 听 | Early bird | Standard |
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| Non-member | 拢120+痴补迟 | 拢140+痴补迟 |
| RSC member | 拢90+痴补迟 | 拢120+痴补迟 |
| Student non-member | 拢70+痴补迟 | 拢90+痴补迟 |
| Student member | 拢50+痴补迟 | 拢70+痴补迟 |
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All prices quoted do not include VAT, which is added during registration at the prevailing rate in the UK
RSC members and student RSC members
If you are a 新月直播app下载 member and wish to register for this meeting, please select the member option on the online registration page. You will need to enter your membership number.
Student delegates
In order to encourage undergraduate or postgraduate students to attend the symposium, a reduced conference fee is available for students. This fee applies to those undertaking a full-time course for a recognised degree or a diploma at a university or equivalent institution.
Accompanying person
If you would like to bring a guest to the conference, this can be done during the registration process. There will be an additional charge, which will include lunch and all refreshments. The fee does not include attendance at any scientific sessions.
Accessibility
The 新月直播app下载 is keen to encourage and enable as many people as possible to attend our events, to benefit from the networking opportunities and the chance to hear talks from leaders in the field. If you would like to discuss accessibility, or have childcare, caring responsibilities or other care needs, please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can enable your attendance. Please refer also to our Grants for Carers fund for more information please see the Bursaries' section on this page
Deadlines
Grants for Carers
With our Grants for carers, you can apply for up to 拢1,200 per year to help you attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference or workshop or a professional development event. This money would be used to cover any additional costs you incur, paying for care that you usually provide.听 Please visit the website for further information and eligibility criteria.
Accessibility Grants
With our Accessibility grants, you can apply for up to 拢1,200 per year to help with the cost of specific support to attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference, workshop or professional development event. This support might be any form of equipment, service, or other personal expense associated with meeting your access needs.
Researcher Development and Travel Grants
If you are an RSC member and you are one of the following:
- a PhD student actively undertaking a PhD course in the chemical sciences;
- a researcher in the chemical sciences (including post docs, research technicians and research assistants);
- working in academia, industry or any sector;
- within 10 years of leaving full time education (at the time of the application deadline).
You can apply for up to 拢500 to support your participation in this event. Please note it is not necessary to have confirmation of abstract acceptance before applying for a Researcher Development and Travel Grants and we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Please see the website for up-to-date information on eligibility, how to apply and submission deadlines.
Researcher Development and Travel Grants can be applied for in addition to Grants for Carers and Accessibility Grants.
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