Following the success of the previous edition in Albufeira, Portugal, the 10th SICT conference will provide a platform for participants from around the world to present their latest research, exchange ideas, and explore innovations across academia and industry.
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The conference will cover a broad range of topics, including:
- Coating deposition and surface treatment technologies
- Surface functionalization and engineering
- Coating characterization and modeling
- Advanced materials and emerging coating systems
- Performance-oriented coating applications
- Coatings for energy and functional applications
- Biomedical and biointerface coatings
SICT 2026 will also highlight cutting-edge developments in related fields such as heterogeneous catalysis, 2D materials and graphene, nanoelectronics, bio-nanoscience, and functional energy materials.
EU Project Workshops
In addition to the main sessions, several EU-funded project workshops will be held, offering deeper insight into specialized topics:
- BIO-SUSHY Project – Focused on sustainable, PFAS-free coatings using bio-based and glass-like hybrid materials for applications in textiles, packaging, and cosmetics.
- RELIANCE Project – Developing smart, self-disinfecting biobased nanocoatings with antimicrobial properties for safer and healthier environments.
Additional EU project workshops are expected to be announced.
