(including but not limited to):
Topic 1: Green Materials
Biodegradable and biobased materials, synthesis and application of biobased polymers, development of natural fiber-reinforced composite materials, functionalization of compostable materials, application of biodegradable plastics in sustainable packaging, application of biodegradable materials in the medical field, green coatings and sustainable surface engineering, research and development of environmentally friendly water-based coatings, low/zero VOC coating technology, self-cleaning and anti-corrosion intelligent coatings, green anti-corrosion coatings and durability enhancement, green materials for energy applications (batteries/supercapacitors/fuel cells/photovoltaic materials), sustainable energy technology materials, hydrogen storage materials, green chemistry and clean production technology;
Topic 2: Advanced Manufacturing
Application of sustainable materials in additive manufacturing (3D printing), energy efficiency optimization of additive manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing of multifunctional and high-performance materials, material performance optimization in additive manufacturing, application of 3D printing in medical equipment, green production and sustainable manufacturing processes, intelligent manufacturing and Industry 4.0 digitization, application of the Internet of Things in green manufacturing, application of life cycle assessment (LCA) in manufacturing, integration of automated manufacturing systems and enterprises, digital twin of manufacturing systems, application of Industry 4.0/5.0 technology in automated manufacturing systems, AI based manufacturing optimization and scheduling methods, manufacturing system status monitoring and predictive maintenance, additive manufacturing and hybrid manufacturing design, new materials and post-processing innovation, non-destructive evaluation and testing, fatigue/Fracture and structural integrity;
Topic 3: Circular Economy
Waste recycling and reuse technology, battery recycling (such as lithium-ion batteries), plastic recycling (mechanical/chemical and advanced methods), extraction of key and rare metals from electronic waste, recycling/regeneration/upgrading of polymers and industrial waste, application of circular economy in materials engineering, circular economy and sustainable production, circular water management, circular design, circular business model, circular supply chain, circular assessment, innovation and circular standards, waste management and circular economy strategy, material innovation and sustainable product design, green manufacturing and industrial decarbonization, resource efficiency in supply chain and commercial operations, consumer behavior and sustainable lifestyle, green entrepreneurship and sustainable business model, AI and sustainable development, energy transformation and policy management.