Topics - 73rd Symposium on Macromolecules

Japanese
General Topics
The presentation are 3 patterns usually, "Oral presentation", "English oral presentation", and the other is "Poster presentation" .
We accept the presentation, according to a classify of general theme. In rotation, theme of this year is as follows tables;　However, we request to change the presentation type cause of the place, or something problem. The decision, please leave it to the steering committee.
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Selected Topics
The presentation is Oral Presentation. To deepen the discussion, we provide Session Organizer (SO) in each topics. SO take charge of the program organization and the management on that day.
Each Topics has the schedule number. When a set frame of each topics is exceeded, your application may be changes to the poster presentation.

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General Topics

A. POLYMER CHEMISTRY: SYNTHESIS AND REACTIONS
[Oral Presentation・Poster Presentation・English Oral Presentation]

1) Radical Polymerization (including Ring-Opening Radical Polymerization)
2) Ionic Polymerization (Anionic Polymerization, Cationic Polymerization, Photo- and Radiation-Induced Ionic Polymerizations, Ring-Opening Ionic Polymerization, etc.)
3) Metal-Catalyzed Polymerization (Ziegler-Natta Polymerization, Metallocene-Catalyzed Polymerization, Other Metal-Catalyzed Polymerization, Cordination Polymerization, Metal-Catalyzed Ring-Opening Polymerization, etc.)
4) Polycondensation, Polyaddition, Addition Condensation
5) New Polymerizations and New Monomers (Polymerizations via Mechanisms not Included in the Preceding Classifications 1-4, New Catalysts, Novel Monomers, etc.)
6)
(a) Polymers of Designed Architectures (Chainlike Polymers, Block Copolymers, Conjugated Polymers, Rotaxane, etc.)
(b) Special Shaped Polymer (Branched Polymers, Graft Polymers, Star Polymers, Hyperbranched Polymers, etc.)
7) Noncovalent Polymers (Polymers / Supramolecular Architectures via Hydorogen-bonding, Cordination, π-Electron-, and Other Intermolecular Interactions)
8) Polymer Reactions (Reactions with Small Molecules, Interchain / Intrachain Reactions, Crosslinking, Decomposition, Degradation, Stabilization, etc.)
9) Others

B. POLYMER PHYSICS: STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES
[Poster Presentation・English Oral Presentation]

1) Analysis of Molecular Properties of Polymers (Configuration, Conformation, Electronic Structures, Molecular Weights, Molecular Weight Distributions, Copolymer Compositions, etc.)
2) Polymer Solids
(a) Structures / Properties of Crystalline, Amorphous, Highely Ordered Systems, Phase Transition, Morphology, Crystallization, Molecular Motion, etc.
(b) Mechanical, Thermal, Electric, Optical Properties, etc.
(c) Structures / Properties / Formation Processes of Phase Separation of Alloy, Blend, Composites, etc.
3) Polymer Solutions,Polymer Melts,Rheology and Dynamics
(a) Structures / Properties / Molecular Motions of Dilute Solutions, Semidilute Solutions, Concentrated Solutions, Polymer Melts, Polyelectrolytes, etc.
(b) Molecular Dynamics, Multi Phases, Suspension, Emulsion, Fluid Mechanics, Processing, etc.
4) Liquid Crystals (Liquid Crystalline Polymers, Thermotropic Liquid Crystals, Lyotropic Liquid Crystals, etc.)
5) Gels, Network Polymers (Elastomers, Thermosetting Resins, Structures / Formation Processes / Properties / Dynamics of Gels, etc.)
6)
(a) 6a) Physics / Chemistry of Polymer Surfaces / Interfaces / Thin Films (Structures / Properties of Surfaces, Interfaces, and Thin Films of Polymers; Surface Forces; Nano-Rheology; Tribology, etc.)
(b) 6b) Fabrication of Functional Polymer Surfaces / Interfaces / Thin Films (Assemblies at the Interfaces, Molecular Assemblies, Monolayers, LB Films, Fine Particles, Colloids, etc.)
7) Others

C. FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS AND POLYMER FUNCTIONS
[Oral Presentation・Poster Presentation・English Oral Presentation]

1) Electrical / Electronic / Magnetic Functions (Dielectric, Piezoelectric, Pyroelectric, Semiconductor, Conductive, and Magnetic Materials, etc.)
2) Optical / Photochemical Functions (Photonics, Nonlinear Optics, Optical Fiber, Waveguide, Photoresist, Microfabrication, Display-Related Materials, Organic EL, Recording Materials, etc.)
3) Energy-Related Materials Functions (Solar Cell, Fuel Cell, Secondary Battery, Capacitor, etc.)
4) Separation / Recognition / Catalytic Functions (Membrane for Gas and Liquid Separation, Permeation, Separation Column, Molecular Recognition, Molecular Separation, Polymer Catalyst, etc.)
5) High Performance / Physical Functions (Mechanical Properties (e.g. High Strength / High Modulus), Heat Resistance, Flame Retardance, Extreme Environmental Performance, etc.)
6) Functional Soft Materials (Liquid Crystal, Gel, Elastomer, Stimuli-Responsive Materials, etc.)
7) Nanomaterial / Supramolecular Functions (Thin Film, Nanoparticle, Nanofiber, Nanorod, Nano Fabrication, etc.)
8) Composite / Hybrid Material Functions (Organic-Inorganic Hybrid, Nanocomposite, Fiber-Particle Reinforced Composites, etc.)
9) Surface / Interface Functions (Functional Coating, Adhesive, Sticking, Friction, Wear, Water-Repellent Materials, etc.)
10) Others

D. BIOPOLYMERS AND BIORELATED POLYMERS
[Poster Presentation・English Oral Presentation]

1) Peptides, Polypeptides, Proteins (Enzymes, Antibodies, Peptide Aptamers, Molecular Recognition, Biological Activities, etc.)
2) Nucleic Acids, Genes (Gene Expression, Artificial Nucleic Acids, Nucleic Acid Aptamers, Antisense Nucleic Acids, RNA Interference, Molecular Recognition, Biological Activities, etc.)
3) Saccharides, Polysaccharides, Glycopolymers (Saccharide Syntheses, Nanofibers, Molecular Recognition, Biological Activities, etc.)
4) Molecular Assemblies, Polymeric Assemblies (Liposomes, Vesicles, Fibers, Nanoparticles, Artificial Membranes, etc.)
5) Biomimetics, Bioinspired Materials (Biological Models, Structural Mimicry, Biological Reactions, Molecular Recognition, Stimulus Responses, Self-Assembly, etc.)
6) Artificial Organs, Diagnostics, Medical Devices (Biocompatibility, Blood Coagulation, Biointerfaces, Bioconjugation, Bioimaging, Biosensing, etc.)
7) Nanomedicine (Drug Delivery, Drug Carrier, Drug Release, Retainability in Blood, Transduction into Cells, Prodrugs, etc.)
8) Regenerative Medicine (Tissue Regeneration, Stem Cells, iPS Cells, Cell Culture, Scaffolds, etc.)
9) Others

E. POLYMERS AND ENVIRONMENT
[Poster Presentation・English Oral Presentation]

1) Environment-Conscious Polymer Materials (Bio-based Polymers, Biodegradable Polymers, New Recyclable Polymers, High-performance Composite Materials, Applications, etc.)
2) Resource Circulation Process (Utilization of Biomass Resources, Biorefinery, Polymer Waste Treatments, Resource Saving Technology, Carbon Neutral, etc.)
3) Environment-Conscious Polymer Process (Energy Saving Process, Process Saving, Organic Solvent Free Process, Additives for Reducing the Environmental Load, etc.)
4) Environmental Load Evaluation Technology (Methods for Evaluating the Bio-based Contents, Methods for Evaluating the Green-level, Regulation of Biodegaradability, Regulation of Recycling, etc.)
5) Others

F. INDUSTRIAL POLYMERS AND TECHNOLOGY
[Poster Presentation・English Oral Presentation]

1) Vehicle / Structural Materials (Polymer Materials for Automobiles, Aircrafts, Vessels, Buildings, Infrastructure, etc.)
2) Daily Life Products (Polymer Materials for Foods, Cosmetics, Film Products, Sheet Products, Coatings, Adhesives, Fiber Products, Papers, Printings, Sanitary Materials, Wrappings, etc.)
3) High Performance Industrial Materials (Engineering Plastics and Other Polymer Materials with High Strength, High Elasticity, Thermostability, Flame Retardance, Extreme Environment Properties, etc.)
4) Mold Processing Technology, Micro/Nanofabrication Technology, and Industrial Nanomaterials (Advanced Molding, Ultra-fine Fabrication, Thin Films, Particles, Nanofibers, Nanorods, etc.)
5) Composite / Hybrid Materials (Organic-Inorganic Hybrids, Nanocomposites, Fiber- or Particle-reinforced Composites, etc.)
6) Surface / Interface Materials (Functional Coatings, Adhesives, Antifriction and Wear-resistant Materials, Water-repellent Materials, etc.)

7)

 Reforming (Reinforcing Agents, Stabilizers, Flame Retardants, Surface Modification, Foaming, etc.)
8) Others

Selected Topics [Oral Presentation]

S1. Enhancement of element-block materials chemistry

Yasuhiro MORISAKI, Ryoyu HIFUMI
1)Design and synthesis of element-blocks
2)Design and synthesis of element-block polymers and supramolecules
3)Structural analysis of element-block materials
4)Function and application of element-block materials

S2. Leading edge of polymer chemistry by sustainable catalysts

Naoki HARAGUCHI
1)Polymer synthesis by organocatalysts
2)Polymer synthesis by enzymic catalysts
3)Controlled polymerization by sustainable catalysts
4)Synthesis of polymeric and supramolecular catalysts and their functions

S3. Frontiers of Synthetic Polymer Chemistry: Harnessing Reactions and Structures

Tomohiro KUBO, Chihiro HOMMA
1)Polymer synthesis with innovative reactions and molecular structures
2)Precision control of polymer structures through reaction design
3)Functionalization and degradation of polymers through reaction design

S4. Frontier of structural characterization of polymeric materials

Yoshimasa YAMAMOTO
1)Characterization of primary structure of polymeric materials
2)Characterization of composite materials
3)Relationship between structure and properties of polymeric materials / composite materials
4)Measurement and analysis of structural characterization

S5. Frontiers of Industrial Applications for Polymer Computational Science

Hiroya KODAMA
1)Industry-Academia Collaboration in Polymer Computational Science
2)Research on the application of polymer computational science in industry
3)Fundamental research on polymer computational science for industrial application and solution of social problems
4)Research on advanced DX technology in the polymer field

S6. Structure-property relationship for future polymeric materials

Naoya TORIKAI, Tsuyoshi KOGA
1)Structure-property relationship for stimuli-responsive polymer
2)Structure-property relationship for environment-friendly polymer
3)Structure-property relationship for interface and thin film of polymer
4)Structure-property relationship for advanced functional polymer

S7. Frontiers of preparation, structure-control and properties of rubber and elastomer

Seiichi KAWAHARA
1)Precision synthesis of rubber and elastomer
2)Structure control and construction of rubber and elastomer
3)Structure analysis and simulation for rubber and elastomer
4)Properties of rubber and elastomer

S8. Development of chiral polymers and supramolecular materials with unique functionalities

Tomoyuki IKAI
1)Design and synthesis of chiral polymers and supramolecules
2)Higher-order structural control of chiral polymers and supramolecules
3)Property, function, and application of chiral polymers and supramolecules

S9. Functional polymers utilizing scission, exchange, and conversion of covalent bonds

Mikihiro HAYASHI
1)Polymer synthesis by covalent reaction: Pendant conversion, topology transformation, chain scission, etc.
2)Polymer physics around covalent reaction: Controls and simulations of mechanical and rheological properties, etc.
3)Polymer function using covalent reaction: Resource circulation, self-healing, dismountable adhesion, etc.

S10. Functional polymer materials for realizing high-performance energy devices

Kenji MIYATAKE
1)Functional polymer materials related with secondary batteries and capacitors
2)Functional polymer materials related with fuel cells
3)Functional polymer materials related with water electrolysis cells
4)Functional polymer materials contributing to other energy devices

S11. Polymer gels: fundamentals and applications

Daisuke SUZUKI
1)Synthesis of polymer gels
2)Structures and physical properties of polymer gels
3)Functionalization and applications of polymer gels
4)Nanogels and microgels

S12. Polymeric materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Guoping CHEN
1)Polymeric materials for cell morphology and cell function manipulation
2)Polymeric materials mimicking the cell microenvironment
3)Polymeric materials for tissue and organ construction
4)Polymeric materials for cell harvest, isolation, expansion and culture
5)Bioadaptive and bioinductive polymeric materials

S13. Let's discuss about the future of biomedical polymers for the next 30 years

Yutaka IKEDA, Takeshi MORI
1)Ideas for biomedical materials for overcoming social issues of the next 30 years
2)Ideas for epoch-making biomedical materials for the next 30 years

S14. Exploitation of precision・bio・polymers

Yu HOSHINO, Hiroyuki KOIDE
1)Synthesis of precision・bio・polymers
2)Evolution of precision・bio・polymers
3)Function of precision・bio・polymers

S15. Ecomimetic Advancements: Unveiling the Synergy of Aqua/Aerobiomimetics for Sustainable Solutions

Takeshi YAMAUCHI
1)Biomimetic technology aimed at suppressing the adhesion of objects (marine organisms, ice and snow, etc.)
2)Advanced functional materials and nanotechnology that support ecomimetics
3)Biomimetic technology aimed at reducing fluid resistance

S16. Development of environmentally friendly polymer materials using green chemistry

Yuushou NAKAYAMA
1)Assessment of the environmental impact of polymer materials
2)Recycling methods for used polymer materials
3)Decomposition and depolymerization methods for polymer materials
4)Safe, energy-saving, and atom-economical manufacturing process
5)Biobased polymers and biodegradable polymers

S17. Polymers for preserving aquatic, soil, and atmospheric environments

Daisuke ISHII
1)Polymers for preserving and/or restoring aquatic environments
2)Polymers for preserving and/or restoring soil environments
3)Polymers for preserving and/or restoring atmospheric environments (including CO2 capture)
4)Interactions between polymers and organisms in various environments

S18. Precision Network Polymers Undergoing Diverse Evolution

Hiroharu AJIRO
1)Design and Synthesis of New Precision Network Polymers
2)Structure and Control of Evolving Precision Network Polymers
3)Physical Properties and Functions of Evolving Precision Network Polymers

S19. Latest technology for plastic recycling

Tohru KAMO
1)Mechanical recycling of plastic waste
2)Conversion of plastic waste into chemical raw materials
3)Energy recovery from plastic waste
4)Assessment of plastic waste recycling technologies


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