Program

Chemistry and fundamentals of the sol-gel process and non-conventional synthesis methods
Functional organic-inorganic hybrid materials
Nano- and micro-structured materials: particles, colloids, fibers, self-assembly, composites
Porous materials (aerogels, xerogels, cryogels, template-based) and hierarchical structured materials
Biomaterials, biohybrids and bioinspired materials
Carbon and hybrid carbon-based gels
Protective and functional coatings and thin films
Characterization and modelling techniques for sol-gel materials
Sol-Gel materials for (photo-)catalysis and membranes
Sol-Gel materials for energy and environmental applications
Sol-Gel materials for health and medical applications (including controlled drug release)
Sol-Gel materials for electronic, magnetic and ferroelectric applications
Sol-Gel materials for sensors, optic, photonic and optoelectronic applications
Sol-Gel materials for insulation
Industrialization of sol-gel science and technology
Sol-Gel as alternative to PVD and other conventional industrial processes