International Discussion Meeting on Polymer Crystallization 2017

The meeting continues the series of biennial meetings (Beijing 2011, Kyoto 2013, Honolulu 2015) aiming at a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of polymer crystallization, which was initiated by Prof. Gert Strobl, University of Freiburg in 1999. This time, it will take place at the Leucorea in Wittenberg, which is the oldest part of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg/Germany from September 17–20, 2017. The meeting will be organized by the Collaborative Research Center TRR 102 “Polymers under multiple constraints”.

In addition to the classical topics of polymer crystallization the meeting will include two sessions on functional polymers and polymers of biological origin. In both of these neighboring fields partially crystalline structures play an important role. Whereas the relevance of semi-crystallinity is established for functional polymers, current research indicates common underlying physical principles also for partially ordered structures in synthetic and biopolymers.

New developments from experiment, theory and simulation will be presented in invited talks and posters. The meeting will provide ample time for discussion.

Program of IDMPC 2017 (online/pdf)

Flyer IDMPC 2017