This symposium will explore new synthesis strategies, fabrication routes, and advanced manufacturing approaches for the preparation of well-defined polymers. Both oral and poster contributions are welcome in the following topics but are not limited to:

• Green polymerization methods
• Complex and supramolecular synthesis
• High throughput polymer synthesis
• Polymerization methods for self-assembly
• Precision polymer synthesis
• Reversible-deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP)

This symposium focuses on the fundamental understanding and advanced analysis of polymer and polymeric materials, bridging core physics with state-of-the-art polymer characterization techniques. Sessions will cover topics such as molecular structure–property relationships, optical, mechanical and thermal behavior, spectroscopy, microscopy, and emerging analytical tools that drive innovation in polymer science. By bringing together experimentalists, theorists, and industry researchers, the symposium fosters cross-disciplinary exchange and highlights how deep insight into polymer physics and characterization accelerates the development of next-generation polymers materials and technologies. Both oral and poster contributions are welcome to strengthen collaborations within the polymer community and to promote rigorous characterization as a cornerstone for innovation in polymer science and engineering.

Biopolymers are macromolecules derived either from biological systems, living cells or synthetic biodegradable polymers including polysacharides, peptides, polynucleotides and other natural polymers (polyhydroxyalkanoates, rubbers, etc). In this simposium, contributions related to the structure, biochemical and biophysical properties of these macromolecules and their composites will be appreciated. The utilization of bio-based materials in the development of eco-friendly products toward circular economy, biomaterial for biomedical and other high-tech applications will be also considered.

This symposium focuses on polymer materials developed for advanced technologies, including energy, biomedical, electronic, and industrial applications. The emphasis is on functional polymers designed to achieve specific technological performance. Topics include, but are not limited to: Polymeric materials for energy storage and conversion systems (batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers); Electroactive and ion-conducting polymers; Membranes for biomedical applications and gas and liquid separations; Polymeric materials for electronic and optoelectronic applications; High-performance polymers for automotive and aerospace applications; Multifunctional polymer systems for emerging technologies.

This symposium is open to welcome contributions on the field of polymers for sustainable and environmental applications. Interesting topics addressing the development of environmentally friendly materials using renewable or natural polymers, involving new polymer recycling strategies, bio-based polymers, biodegradable polymers, bio-inspired materials, and green chemistry, are suggested but not limited. All these efforts focused on the use of polymers for the storage and conversion of efficient and clean energy; gas and liquid separation; treatment and purification of water, soil and air; sustainable and non-toxic based materials; recycling and upcycling; and eco-friendly methods.

This symposium focuses on recent advances in the design, synthesis, processing, and characterization of polymer nanocomposites and hybrid materials with tailored structure–property relationships. Topics of interest include polymer-based systems incorporating nanoparticles and nanofillers (e.g., graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanoclays, polymer, metal, and metal oxide nanoparticles), bio-based hybrids, organic–inorganic networks, and multifunctional materials.

Contributions are welcome on the subject of mathematical modeling of polymerization kinetics and polymer systems for the prediction of structure and/or properties using any of the diverse techniques, such as differential equations, kinetic Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics, computational chemistry, among others.