THE FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
"MICROPLASTICS IN POLYMER SCIENCE"
November 8-12, 2026, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
June 1, 2026
Deadline for Abstract submission
June 15, 2026
Notification of speech acceptance
October 15, 2026
Registration fee payment

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Dear colleagues and friends!

The issue of microplastics is one of the 21st century’s most serious “deferred” environmental problems. Increasing polymer production is leading to the appearance of an uncontrolled spread of polymer waste, which with its slow rate of decomposition is turning into a vast quantity of microscopic particles. The appearance of these particles poses a large number of interdisciplinary challenges relating to the detection, characterisation and study of the impact of microplastics on human health and the wider environment.

The significance of these studies at an international level is confirmed by Resolution 5/14 dated 2 March 2022 of the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) on the necessity to prevent plastics pollution and to conclude a legally binding international treaty in this area. The drafting of this agreement is taking place as part of the work of the Intergovernmental Committee, and is based on modern, scientifically proven data. However, polymer scientists have so far been less involved in resolving problems associated with microplastics.

This conference provides an opportunity for specialists from all related fields to take part in the discussion of a whole range of issues associated with microplastics.

The conference programme will be divided into five sections:
● Modeling and application of artificial intelligence in microplastics research
● Analysis and identification of microplastics
● Microplastics in Earth and Environmental sciences (section dedicated to the memory of I.P. Chubarenko)
● Microplastics in biology, pharmacology and medicine
● Scientific and industrial approaches to the prevention and reduction of microplastic pollution, including polymer recycling and the development of biodegradable polymers

The working language of the conference will be English and Russian.

Sincerely,

Sergey Lyulin
Chairman of the Organizing Committee
Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Science, Novgorod State University, Head of the Laboratory of Theory and Computer Simulation of Polymer Systems, Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Location of the event

Kazan is a city where history and modernity intertwine in a unique symbiosis. Situated on the banks of the Volga River, the capital of Tatarstan is one of the most ancient and significant cities in Russia. Kazan is often called the country’s “third capital,” and for good reason. Here, Eastern and Western cultures harmoniously blend, making the city unique.

Kazan is not only a cultural center, but also an economic, scientific, and educational center. Leading universities, such as Kazan Federal University, as well as major industrial enterprises, are located here. The city is rapidly developing while preserving its historical roots. Kazan is famous for its unique architectural monuments, including the Kazan Kremlin, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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