The Polymers 2026 topics/ themes are: 

Fundamentals & Design

• Sustainable Polymer Synthesis, Reactions & Kinetics
• Advanced Polymer Structures & Architectures
• Structure–Property Relationships & Functional Performance
• Polymer Interfaces, Surfaces & Nanostructures
• Supramolecular & Self-Assembled Polymer Systems

Processing & Engineering

• Polymer Processing, Engineering & Rheology
• 3D/4D Printing with Polymers & Biopolymers
• Digital Tools & AI in Polymer Design & Manufacturing 

Functional & Smart Materials

• Smart & Responsive Polymers (self-healing, stimuli-responsive, adaptive)
• Polymers in Sensing, Robotics & Wearables
• Multifunctional Nanocomposites & Hybrid Materials 

Biopolymers & Green Materials

• Biopolymers & Bio-inspired Polymers
• Polymers from Renewable Resources, Biodegradable & Compostable Polymers
• Circular Economy & Polymer Recycling

Applications in Health, Energy & Environment

• Polymers in Biomedical Engineering & Drug Delivery
• Polymers for Energy Storage & Conversion
• Polymers for Environmental Sustainability (water, CO2, waste management)