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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.

Date

23 July 2026

Subject areas

Materials , Sustainability

Location

London, United Kingdom

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A one day symposium showcasing application-focussed materials research that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, organised by RSC Applied Interfaces and RSC Applied Polymers.

Join us for exciting talks from field leaders, engaging discussions, and share your research ideas through flash talks and a poster session.

Committees

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Rachel Auzly-Velty

University Grenoble Alpes

France

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Pengfei Cao

Beijing University of Chemical Technology

China

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Shelley A. Claridge

Purdue University

United States

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Jianbin Huang

Peking University

China

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Serena Margadonna

Swansea University

United Kingdom

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Ho Bum Park

Hanyang University

South Korea

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Emily Pentzer

Texas A&M University

United States

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Ryan M. Richards

Colorado School of Mines & NREL

United States

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Federico Rosei

University of Trieste

Italy

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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

Registration includes:
  • 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):
Early bird Standard
Non-member £120+³Õ²¹³Ù £140+³Õ²¹³Ù
RSC member £90+³Õ²¹³Ù £120+³Õ²¹³Ù
Student non-member £70+³Õ²¹³Ù £90+³Õ²¹³Ù
Student member £50+³Õ²¹³Ù £70+³Õ²¹³Ù

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 91AV 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 91AV 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 &lsquo Bursaries' section on this page

Deadlines

Grants for Carers

With our Grants for carers, you can apply for up to £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. Please visit the website for further information and eligibility criteria.

Accessibility Grants

With our Accessibility grants, you can apply for up to £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 £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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Events Team

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