Smart Materials: Self-Organizing Polymers at the Interface of Technology and Nature

The conference focuses on self-association of stimuli-responsive polymers, inspired by nature’s ability to form complex, adaptive structures.

Date:  21–25 June 2026

Subject areas:  Materials, Sustainability, Physical, Nanoscience

Location:   Prague, Czech Republic

The 87th PMM conference "Self-Organizing Polymers at the Interface of Technology and Nature 2026" will focus on the self-association of stimuli-responsive polymers, drawing inspiration from nature's ability to form complex, adaptive, and functional assemblies. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and designing dynamically reconfigurable polymer systems that respond to specific physical or chemical stimuli -systems that are increasingly relevant for technical innovations, biomedical applications, and sustainable materials development.

Topics:

- Advanced Synthetic Approaches including Green Chemistry
- Application of Physical Stimuli as Driving Force of Polymer Self-Assembly
- Application of Chemical Stimuli as Driving Force of Polymer Self-Assembly
- Advanced Methods for Characterization of Stimuli-Responsive Supramolecular Self-Assembly
- Theoretical Aspects and In Silico Simulations for Studying Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Self-Assembly

Deadlines:

10 Apr 2026 - Oral abstracts submission
10 Apr 2026 - Poster abstract deadline
10 Apr 2026 - Standard deadline
15 May 2026 - Payment deadline

https://www.imc.cas.cz/sympo/87pmm/index.html