Symposia & Program

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The structures of interfaces formed from soft materials such as polymers, biomolecules, colloids, and liquid crystals show dynamic properties whose structure and properties changed dramatically due to the changes in the external environment. DeGennes named this dynamic interface as “soft interface” about 20 years ago. Because of this dynamic characteristic and the complexity that living organisms build, soft interfaces are difficult to quantitatively analyze and are a frontier academic field where many challenges remain. In recent years, scientific and technological advances relating to synthesis and analysis of materials are remarkable, and researchers working on elucidation of soft interfaces and material development making use of them are increasing with various approaches. For example, the soft interface structure has reported to be important influences on interface properties, biocompatibility, and device performance. It is expected that new viewpoints and academics will be born by integrating ideas on soft interfaces from various fields such as molecular design, synthesis, molecular recognition, biomaterial development, measurement method development, and simulation,. In this symposium, we aim to promote research on soft interfaces, encourage research by expanding young researcher-centered lectures, and expand the network among researchers.

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1.Polymer
2.Interface
3.Self-organization
4.Biomaterial
5.Biointerface