The 4th International Online Conference on Polymer Science
the chairs
Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of IOCPS 2025, you are cordially invited to participate in the 4th International Online Conference on Polymer Science (IOCPS 2027). The conference is organized by the MDPI open access journal Polymers (ISSN: 2073-4360; Impact Factor: 5.8) and will be held online from 10 to 12 November 2027.
As an entirely virtual event, the conference removes the traditional barriers of travel and cost, enabling broad participation from anywhere in the world with minimal logistical overhead. It offers a unique platform to share breakthroughs, foster collaborations, and engage in lively scientific exchange across the entire polymer community.
Today, polymer science plays a key role in addressing some of our most pressing global challenges: from sustainable materials and biodegradable solutions, to high performance composites for energy and healthcare. The conference is structured around six core areas that bridge fundamental research with practical innovations. Topics include:
S1. Biobased, Biodegradable-compostable, and Recyclable Polymers;
S2. Polymer Analysis and Characterization;
S3. Recent Functional and Structural Applications of Polymer Systems;
S4. Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites;
S5. Polymer Physics and Theory;
S6. Polymer Technology.
Outstanding contributions from each session will be eligible for the Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award. Additionally, all participants are encouraged to upload a research poster to our dedicated online poster gallery, allowing your work receives broad visibility beyond the live sessions.
All conference participants will have the opportunity to submit a full manuscript to Polymers with a 20% discount on the publication fee.
We look forward to stimulating discussions, fresh perspectives, and fruitful exchanges with colleagues from around the globe. We warmly welcome your participation.
Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Giulio Malucelli
Politecnico di Torino, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Turin, Italy
Prof. Dr. Francesco Paolo La Mantia
Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Meet Our Chairs
Politecnico di Torino, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Turin, Italy;Giulio Malucelli (born in Cuneo on 6 November 1967) is a chemical engineer and holds a PhD in chemistry. He is Full Professor of Materials Science and Technology at the Department of Applied Science and Technology of the Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He heads the ALL-POLYMERS research group at the Politecnico di Torino, Alessandria branch. His research interests include the study of structure-property-processing relationships in polymer and (micro/nano) composite systems, the design, preparation and characterisation of functional coatings, and the flame retardance of textiles and bulk polymer materials.
Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy;INSTM, Firenze, Italy;Prof. Francesco Paolo La Mantia is Professor Emeritus of the University of Palermo and Full Professor of Polymer Technology. He has published more than 400 papers in international journals, over 500 conference papers, books, chapters of books and patents in the area of the characterization and technology of polymer systems, polymer blends, polymer nanocomposites, recycling of plastic materials and biodegradable polymers. Principal investigator of National and European projects. President of Modification, Degradation, Stabilization (MoDeSt )Society. Editor of international journals . He was Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Vice-Rector, member of the board of directors of the University of Palermo.
Sessions
- S1. Biobased, Biodegradable-compostable, and Recyclable Polymers
- S2. Polymer Analysis and Characterisation
- S3. Recent Functional and Structural Applications of Polymer Systems
- S4. Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
- S5. Polymer Physics and Theory
- S6. Polymers Technology
Important Dates
9 Jul
2027 (23:59 AoE)
6 Aug
2027 (23:59 AoE)
11 Aug
2027 (23:59 AoE)
24 Sep
2027 (23:59 AoE)
24 Sep
2027 (23:59 AoE)
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.