The 3rd International Online Conference on Polymer Science
The 3rd International Online Conference on Polymer Science
Polymer science and technology: when progress meets sustainability and reliability
Event's Timezone: Central European TimeAbstract Submission Deadline
18th July 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification
18th September 2025
Registration Deadline
14th November 2025
Sustainable polymers, Polymer composites, Polymer technologies, Structure-morphology-property-processing relationships, Polymer applications
Announcement
The IOCPS 2025 is now OPEN for submissions!
The IOCPS 2025 is now OPEN for submissions!
Abstract submission deadline is 18 July 2025
Submit your abstracts HERE
Register for the conference HERE
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We will update important announcements here.
Exciting Update:
ALL participants with accepted abstracts now have the opportunity to upload and display their posters at the Poster Gallery on the conference website!
Replacing the live poster session, the poster gallery would be ‘LIVE’ throughout and available for viewing during and permanently after the event!
Click here for more information and instructions on the poster submission.
ALL participants with accepted abstracts now have the opportunity to upload and display their posters at the Poster Gallery on the conference website!
Replacing the live poster session, the poster gallery would be ‘LIVE’ throughout and available for viewing during and permanently after the event!
Click here for more information and instructions on the poster submission.
Welcome from the Chairs
Dear Colleagues,
You are cordially invited to participate in the 3rd International Online Conference on Polymers Science—Polymer science and technology: when progress meets sustainability and reliability (IOCPS 2025), sponsored by the MDPI open access journal Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360; IF: 4.7). The meeting is an opportunity for researchers in polymer science and technology to present their research and exchange ideas with colleagues. This is an online conference, removing the need to travel and eliminating participation expenses while still maintaining a rigorous selection of scientific contributions and, at the same time, ensuring the possibility for visibility for your own research.
The conference will be organized around the following general topics, providing a forum for presenting and discussing new results. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Sustainability in Polymer Science and Technology;
2. Polymer Analysis and Characterization;
3. Polymer Applications;
4. Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites;
5. Polymer Physics and Theory.
This will be an online conference held on Sciforum, a platform developed and sponsored by MDPI to organize and provide technical support for online conferences, from 19 to 21 November 2025.
A number of free live-streaming sessions will be held during the conference, including talks from invited speakers. These live sessions will also contain a Q&A section to answer questions from a live online audience.
All accepted abstracts and posters will be published in Proceedings (ISSN: 2504-3900). Please check the section ‘Instructions for Authors’ for a detailed description of how to submit your contribution to the conference.
All conference participants will be encouraged to submit a full manuscript to the Special Issue published in Polymers, with a 20% discount on the article processing charge. Conference Papers submitted to the Special Issue must have been extended by at least 50%, and will undergo the standard peer-review process of the journal.
The best oral presentation and best poster will receive an award of CHF 300.
We look forward to engaging in exciting discussions and hearing new ideas and perspectives from experts in the field. All participants are welcome to attend the online conference.
You are cordially invited to participate in the 3rd International Online Conference on Polymers Science—Polymer science and technology: when progress meets sustainability and reliability (IOCPS 2025), sponsored by the MDPI open access journal Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360; IF: 4.7). The meeting is an opportunity for researchers in polymer science and technology to present their research and exchange ideas with colleagues. This is an online conference, removing the need to travel and eliminating participation expenses while still maintaining a rigorous selection of scientific contributions and, at the same time, ensuring the possibility for visibility for your own research.
The conference will be organized around the following general topics, providing a forum for presenting and discussing new results. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Sustainability in Polymer Science and Technology;
2. Polymer Analysis and Characterization;
3. Polymer Applications;
4. Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites;
5. Polymer Physics and Theory.
This will be an online conference held on Sciforum, a platform developed and sponsored by MDPI to organize and provide technical support for online conferences, from 19 to 21 November 2025.
A number of free live-streaming sessions will be held during the conference, including talks from invited speakers. These live sessions will also contain a Q&A section to answer questions from a live online audience.
All accepted abstracts and posters will be published in Proceedings (ISSN: 2504-3900). Please check the section ‘Instructions for Authors’ for a detailed description of how to submit your contribution to the conference.
All conference participants will be encouraged to submit a full manuscript to the Special Issue published in Polymers, with a 20% discount on the article processing charge. Conference Papers submitted to the Special Issue must have been extended by at least 50%, and will undergo the standard peer-review process of the journal.
The best oral presentation and best poster will receive an award of CHF 300.
We look forward to engaging in exciting discussions and hearing new ideas and perspectives from experts in the field. All participants are welcome to attend the online conference.
Event Chairs
Politecnico di Torino, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Turin, Italy
Bio
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.
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
Bio
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.
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.
Session Chair
Prof. Dr. Fahmi Zairi
Civil Engineering and Geo-Environmental Laboratory (ULR 4515 LGCgE), Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
Research Keywords
Mechanics of soft materials (polymers and biological tissues); multi-scale approach; multi-physics approach; constitutive modeling; experimental characterization.
Mechanics of soft materials (polymers and biological tissues); multi-scale approach; multi-physics approach; constitutive modeling; experimental characterization.
Biography
Fahmi Zaïri, currently serving as a Full Professor at the University of Lille in France since September 2014, is an expert in the mechanics of soft materials, including polymers and biological tissues. His expertise extends to the multiscale and multiphysics modeling of these materials. His research is particularly focused on establishing the structure-property relationships in soft materials through a synergistic approach that integrates experimental and modeling techniques. He completed his educational journey at the University of Lille, where he earned his Ph.D. in Mechanics of Materials in 2004 and later achieved his Habilitation in the same field in 2012. His academic career at the University of Lille progressed from an Assistant Professor position starting in September 2005, to Associate Professor by mid-2012, before reaching his current full professorship. Over the course of his career, Professor Zaïri has published more than 140 papers in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also been instrumental in mentoring and guiding the academic and professional paths of over 30 Ph.D. students. He advanced international research programs and maintains a broad network of international collaborations. In addition to his academic achievements, he actively collaborates with industrial partners, fostering joint publications and driving the practical application of his research.
Fahmi Zaïri, currently serving as a Full Professor at the University of Lille in France since September 2014, is an expert in the mechanics of soft materials, including polymers and biological tissues. His expertise extends to the multiscale and multiphysics modeling of these materials. His research is particularly focused on establishing the structure-property relationships in soft materials through a synergistic approach that integrates experimental and modeling techniques. He completed his educational journey at the University of Lille, where he earned his Ph.D. in Mechanics of Materials in 2004 and later achieved his Habilitation in the same field in 2012. His academic career at the University of Lille progressed from an Assistant Professor position starting in September 2005, to Associate Professor by mid-2012, before reaching his current full professorship. Over the course of his career, Professor Zaïri has published more than 140 papers in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also been instrumental in mentoring and guiding the academic and professional paths of over 30 Ph.D. students. He advanced international research programs and maintains a broad network of international collaborations. In addition to his academic achievements, he actively collaborates with industrial partners, fostering joint publications and driving the practical application of his research.
Registration
The registration for IOCPS 2025 will be free of charge! The registration includes attendance to all conference sessions.
When registering with several people under the same registration, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual university email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note that the submission and registration are two separate parts. Only scholars who registered can receive a link to access the conference live streaming. The deadline for registration is 14 November 2025.
Instructions for Authors
Procedure for Submission
Your poster submission should include the title, authors, contact details and main research findings, as well as tables, figures, and graphs where necessary.
- File format: PDF (.pdf).
- Size in pixel: 1,080 width x 1,536 height–portrait orientation.
- Size in cm: 60 width x 80 height–portrait orientation.
- Font size: ≥20.
- Maximum size: 250 M
The 3rd International Online Conference on Polymer Science will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.
Important Deadlines
Deadline for abstract submission: 18 July 2025
Announcement of oral and poster abstract results: 18 September 2025. You will be notified of the acceptance of an oral/poster presentation in a separate email.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions should be completed online by registering with www.sciforum.net and using the "New Submission" function once logged into the system. No physical template is necessary.
1. The abstract structure should include Background/Introduction; Goals; Methodology; Results; Conclusions sections of about 200–300 words in length.
2. All abstracts should be submitted and presented in clear, publication-ready English with accurate grammar and spelling.
3. You may submit multiple abstracts. However, only one abstract will be selected for oral presentation.
4. The abstracts submitted to this conference must be original and novel, without prior publication in any journals or it will not be accepted to this conference.
Abstract submissions should be completed online by registering with www.sciforum.net and using the "New Submission" function once logged into the system. No physical template is necessary.
1. The abstract structure should include Background/Introduction; Goals; Methodology; Results; Conclusions sections of about 200–300 words in length.
2. All abstracts should be submitted and presented in clear, publication-ready English with accurate grammar and spelling.
3. You may submit multiple abstracts. However, only one abstract will be selected for oral presentation.
4. The abstracts submitted to this conference must be original and novel, without prior publication in any journals or it will not be accepted to this conference.
Detailed Requirements:
1. The submitting author must ensure that all co-authors are aware of the contents of the abstract.
2. Please select only one presenter for each submission. If you would like to change the presenter after submission, please email us accordingly.
1. The submitting author must ensure that all co-authors are aware of the contents of the abstract.
2. Please select only one presenter for each submission. If you would like to change the presenter after submission, please email us accordingly.
Note: We only accept live presentations.
Oral Presentation and Slides Submission
The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins. We advise that your presentation lasts for a maximum of 12 mins, leaving at least 3 mins for the Q&A session.
Authors are encouraged to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software, to be displayed online along with the abstract. Slides, if available, will be displayed directly on the website using the proprietary slide viewer at Sciforum.net. Slides can be prepared in exactly the same way as for any traditional conference where research results are presented. Slides should be converted to PDF format prior to submission so that they can be converted for online display.
Oral Presentation and Slides Submission
The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins. We advise that your presentation lasts for a maximum of 12 mins, leaving at least 3 mins for the Q&A session.
Authors are encouraged to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software, to be displayed online along with the abstract. Slides, if available, will be displayed directly on the website using the proprietary slide viewer at Sciforum.net. Slides can be prepared in exactly the same way as for any traditional conference where research results are presented. Slides should be converted to PDF format prior to submission so that they can be converted for online display.
Poster Gallery
Your poster submission should include the title, authors, contact details and main research findings, as well as tables, figures, and graphs where necessary.
- File format: PDF (.pdf).
- Size in pixel: 1,080 width x 1,536 height–portrait orientation.
- Size in cm: 60 width x 80 height–portrait orientation.
- Font size: ≥20.
- Maximum size: 250 M
Examples of successful submissions can be viewed here at the following links: (1), (2), (3)
You can use our free template to create your poster. The poster template can be downloaded here.
You can use our free template to create your poster. The poster template can be downloaded here.
All posters for accepted abstracts will be permanently exhibited online in the Poster Gallery.
How to upload the posters for accepted abstracts?
How to upload the posters for accepted abstracts?
Step 1 https://sciforum.net/dashboard/author/submissions
Step 2 Choose the correct conference and submission id, click upload button
Step 3 Upload poster (not oral presentation slides) and click submit button
Certificates of Participation are available in your logged-in area on sciforum.net, under "My Certificates" after the conference
Potential Conflicts of Interest
It is the authors' responsibility to identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of clinical research. If there is no conflict, please state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This should be conveyed in a separate "Conflict of Interest" statement preceding the "Acknowledgments" and "References" sections at the end of the manuscript. Any financial support for the study must be fully disclosed in the "Acknowledgments" section.
Copyright
MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.
Copyright
MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.
Event Awards
To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to announce that the conference will provide 4 awards including Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award.
The Awards
Best Oral Presentation Award and Poster Award
Number of Awards Available: 4
The Best Oral Presentation Award is given to the paper judged to make the most significant oral contribution to the conference.
The Best Poster Award is given to the submission judged to make the most significant and interesting poster for the conference.
There will be four winners selected for this award. The winner will receive a certificate and 300 CHF each.
Publication Opportunities
1. Polymers Journal Publication
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the Special Issue published in Polymers (ISSN: 2073-4360 , IF 4.7), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. Special Issue information will be updated after the conference. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.
Please note if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers.
2. Abstract Publication
All accepted abstracts and posters will be published in the Proceedings journal (ISSN: 2504-3900) after the conference. Publication of the abstracts will be free of charge.
Please note if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers.
2. Abstract Publication
All accepted abstracts and posters will be published in the Proceedings journal (ISSN: 2504-3900) after the conference. Publication of the abstracts will be free of charge.
Sponsors and Partners
For information regarding sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please click here.
Organizers
Media Partners
Conference Secretariat
Mr. Alan Cui
Mr. Hunter Jia
Ms. Wong Jolin
Email: iocps2025@mdpi.com
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.
