This workshop has three main objectives: 

• To establish the fundamentals for the design, preparation, and study of materials constituted by submicrometric fibers at the European level.
• To provide young researchers with the opportunity to disseminate their research results on the general Topic of Polymer Science and Engineering in an international forum.

• To inform about the latest advances in this topic achieved by the Group of Polymer Composite Materials and Interphases of Carlos III University of Madrid (GMCPI) and the Group of Supramolecular Materials for Biomedical and Environmental Technologies (SUMET) of the University of Navarra.

Nanofibrous materials are a type of materials characterized by unique morphology, consisting of submicrometer-sized fibers. These fibers can have even diameters on the order of hundreds of nanometers or less, which gives them a high surface-to-volume ratio that can be translated to exceptional properties.

Applications of these nanofibrous materials can be diverse, covering a wide range of industries. Among other applications, can be highlighted filtration, where membranes made of nanofibers are used to filter air and liquids due to their high porosity, small pore size, and efficient particle capture capacity. These membranes are used in industries such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and water treatment. Another significant application is found in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Nanofiber-based bioactive scaffolds can mimic the extracellular matrix, providing a suitable environment for cell adhesion, growth, and tissue development. Nowadays, these types of materials are demonstrated to be useful for improving wound healing when used in dressings, enhancing bone regeneration, and helping in the development of artificial organs. Nanofibrous materials also find applications in the energy sector. For example, they are used as electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells, making use of their large surface area and improved ion transport properties. Additionally, nanofibers can be integrated into sensors and actuators due to their high sensitivity, enabling advancements in areas such as environmental monitoring, health diagnostics, and robotics.

In this workshop, besides working with internationally renowned scientists in the field of nanofibrous materials, it is intended to give voice to young researchers and incite the debate on future possibilities. All these characteristics indicate that this workshop can be a good platform to share ideas to better understand this type of materials and the techniques by which they are produced, trying also to encourage young scientists to embark on research careers in lines that have a very promising future, positioning Europe in general and Spain in particular as a global reference.
 

Registration for attendance (Free of charge but mandatory)
Note: Until the capacity limit of the conference room

Posters abstracts submission
Deadline: 01 November 2023

Instructions for poster preparation: Orientation-portrait, maximum size A0