10^th Edition of smart materials congress 2021

Materials science is a hybridizing discipline which is mainly of design and discovery of new materials. It is the first academic discipline emerged by chemistry of fusion rather fission. The new academic discipline emerged by fusion of metallurgy, ceramics, solid-state physics and chemistry is the field which deals with identification, study and design of materials. Several properties namely bonding nature, shape, form and several other characteristics of a material is discovered so that the materials can be used to their maximum benefit in respective areas. The discipline is important both from a research perspective, as well as from an industrial one.

       Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Quantum and Statistical Mechanics
• Mechanics
• Mechanical Design
• Metal Alloys
• Structure and Properties of Ceramics
• Applications and processing of Ceramics, Polymers
• Polymer Structures
• Corrosion and Degradation of Materials
• Thermodynamics
• Kinetics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Micro and Nanoscale Materials
• Electronic properties of Engineering Materials
• Metals, Insulators and semiconductors
• Inductors, Electromagnets and permanent Magnets

Architectural technology which is one of the major sectors of civil engineering, which includes advanced innovations in structural engineering, which is very much concerned about the structures or building. In the construction industry, developmental projects usually require the knowledge and understanding of civil engineering and architecture. These are important disciplines that deal with the process of creating structures, such as buildings, airports, churches, houses etc. Both Civil Engineering and Architecture are involved in planning and designing structures. However, architecture focuses more on the spatial functionality and aesthetics of the developmental work and is more concerned with the artistry, look, feel and functionality of the design, while Civil Engineering concentrates on the structural elements of the design, making certain that the structure can endure normal and extreme conditions. Some of the major applications of smart structures include sea defense systems against raising sea levels, under water - on water constructions, floating and green cities architecture

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Architectural Technology of Structural Engineering
• Structural Analysis & Design
• Structural Engineering and Concrete Technology
• Transportation & Construction Engineering Concepts
• Under Water-On Water Constructions                              
• Floating and Green Cities Architecture
• Analysis and design of buried structures under earthquake loading
• Application and research of high-strength constructional steel
• Application and research of modular buildings
• Application of shape memory alloys in earthquake-resistant design
• Architectural acoustics
• Characteristics of supertall building structures
• Smart Concrete
• Fundamental design of reinforced concrete water structures
• Life-cycle analysis of civil structures
• Precast prestressed concrete pavement (PPCP)
• Smart net-zero energy buildings
• Structural materials
• Structural mechanics
• Smart Bricks and Fluids

Materials with any external dimension in the Nano scale or having internal structure or surface structure in the Nano scale. It has high surface to volume ratio hence very reactive. Bottom Up and Top down are the two methods for the preparation of nanomaterial.Nano Materials are designed for the benefits in various fields of applied Sciences and Engineering. These materials are Nano in size but have a big impact in the field of material science and engineering. Nano materials are smart materials with definite order of structures. Nanotech research involves practical applications in smart sensors and smart delivery systems and used as  Magnetic Nano devices, Nano-Biosensors, Nano switches and Optical biosensors. Few famous nanoparticles used in industries are monometallic, bimetallic, iron oxide, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Nanoparticles in sunscreen, cosmetics, some of the food products, used as chemical catalyst, very good adsorbents, Carbon Nanotubes for stain-resistive textiles, and cerium oxide as a fuel catalyst.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Nanobiotechnology
• Nanochemistry
• Nanoelectronics
• Nanofabrication / manufacturing
• Nanofluidics
• Nanomagnetics
• Nanomaterials
• Nanomechanics
• Nanometrology
• Nanophotonics
• Nanophysics
• Nanoplasmonics
• Inorganic Frame works as Smart Nanomedicines
• Nanoarchitectonics for Smart Delivery & Drug Targeting

Smart materials have vast applications in the field of engineering such as Aerospace, Defense, Structure and buildings, Marine, Automotive, and Computers and other electronic devices, Civil engineering, Medical equipment applications, and Rotating machinery applications. Innovations in health and beauty side helps in drug-delivery systems, medical clothing, to fabric with moisturizer and anti-aging properties. Many intelligent clothing, wearable technology, and wearable computing projects involve the use of e-textiles. Intelligent Structures of Architecture and Civil Engineering are been a field to reveal and uncover the ancient and magnificent architecture by human on redesigning the earth's geography. The recent research in the area of archeological technology, Structural engineering, and Civil Engineering is going on with various principles of geotechnical, structural, environmental, transportation and construction engineering.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Intelligent Traffic Surveillance System
• Smart Antenna Systems
• wireless camera network (WCN)
• wireless networks (WNs)
• Smart Home Networks
• Cyber security & Smart Grids
• Embedded system
• Big Data & Smart Service Systems
• smart camera
• Image Processing
• Object recognition.
• Complex adaptive systems
• Expert control system
• Medical control systems
• Programmable controllers
• Railroad control systems
• Remote-control system
• Sampled-data control system
• Traffic-control systems

Optical and Electronic Smart Materials are the materials that are connected and related with light and electricity. It includes the study, design and manufacturing of smart materials that convert electrical signals into light signals and light signals to electrical signals and the devices which converts is called as an optoelectronic device. Optoelectronics intensifies on the quantum mechanical effects of light on electronic materials, and also in the presence of electric fields, i.e. semiconductors. Optoelectronic technologies consist of laser systems, remote sensing systems, fiber optic communications, optical information systems, and electric eyes medical diagnostic systems.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Optical detectors
• Optical imaging devices
• Optical modulators
• Organic light-emitting devices
• Organic-inorganic interfaces
• Piezotronics
• Nano-electro-mechanical systems (NEMS)
• Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)
• Micro-opto-electro-mechanical systems (MOEMS)
• Spintronics
• Quantum electronics
• Ferroelectrics

A Sensor is a device that detects and responds to input from the physical environment. The various stimuli include light, stress, heat, motion, moisture and pressure. The output is a signal that is converted to human-readable and understandable outputs. An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving and controlling a mechanism or system. A transducer is a device that converts variations physical parameters into an electrical signal, or vice versa. These are key elements of smart controlling systems and structures.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Sensors : Thermal,Mechanical,Electrical,Chemical,Optical and acoustic Sensors
• Transducers: Electricochemical,Electroacoustic,Electromagnetic,Electrostatic,ElectroMechanical,Photoelectric,Thermoelectric
• Actuators :Thermal,Electrical,Mechanical Actuators

Physics and chemistry are the basic natural sciences. Physics gives the broad idea about the matter and dynamic system. It tells about the motion and behavior of any objects through space and time. Chemistry basically tells about the compounds, composition, structure and physicochemical properties. The background of the physics and chemistry is the basic knowledge and are manifestation of every other branch

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Materials Physics

• Materials Chemistry

• Physical chemistry

• Catalyst Materials

• Electrocatalysts

• Thermodynamics

• Quantum physics

• Nuclear physics

Physics and chemistry are the basic natural sciences. Physics gives the broad idea about the matter and dynamic system. It tells about the motion and behavior of any objects through space and time. Chemistry basically tells about the compounds, composition, structure and physicochemical properties. The background of the physics and chemistry is the basic knowledge and are manifestation of every other branch

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Organic and inorganic Chemistry

• Analytical,Organometallic,Cosmetic Chemistry

• Polymer chemistry

• Nanochemistry

• Lubricants, coolants,semiconductors,metals,polymers,ceramics,glasses,liquid crystals

A Smart Grid is a system which includes variety of operational and energy measures including renewable energy resources, smart meters, smart appliances and energy efficiency resources. Batteries such as Lithium batteries are used in various types of mobile devices, including communication equipment, computers, entertainment devices, power tools, toys, games, lighting and medical devices. Solar energy has being derived from natural sources that doesn’t harm the behavioral and environmental factors. The energy which is taken from the sun is converted into solar energy (thermal or electrical) for further use. Fuel production is also done from solar energy with the help of high temperature. In energy storage, energy is capture which is produced at one time and is store for future use.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Advances in Renewable Energies & power Technologies
• Smart Grids,Biomass,Fuel Cells,Geothermal Energies
• Smart power and energy conversion
• Smart power trains
• Solar cell materials and devices
• Photovoltaic Cells
• Advanced batteries
• Super capacitors
• Vibration energy harvesting
• Energy Scavengers
• Thin Film Batteries
• Fuel Cell Technology
• Applications of Smart Grid Technologies
• Electrical loss minimization Techniques (ELMT) in electrical drives
• Smart Microgrids
• Low carbon technologies / Smart factories / Smart vehicles/ Smart grids / Smart Buildings / Smart Cities

Biomaterials are materials which are used mainly in medical in order to repair or replace the damaged tissue. They have great impact on cell growth and proliferation of tissues. In the emergence of these biocompatible biomaterials as implants, augments that has remolded medical treatment, allowing the development in the fields of tissue engineering and medical bionic devices. Biosensors are the analytical devices which can convert biological responses into electrical signals. Biomaterials have many applications in medical filed such as cancer treatments, artificial ligaments and collagen tissue, joint replacements, bone plates, and applications in contact lenses, and also having some non-medical applications such as to, blood proteins assays, growing cells in culture etc.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

•        Photopolymerizable hydrogels in regenerative medicine and drug delivery
•        polymeric implants
•        Bionanomaterials
•        Bioactive glasses
•        Biomaterials in spine surgery
•        Biomedical materials for cardiovascular stents
•        PEGylated ceramic nanophosphors
•        Phosphate-based glass fibers for biomedical applications
•        Biomaterials for Brain Therapy and Repair
•        Medical implants
•        Molecular probes and nanoparticles
•        Biosensors
•        Drug-delivery systems

Emerging Materials incorporates wide range of natural and man-made materials that relates the structure, synthesis, properties, characterization, performance and material processing.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

• Advances in Materials Processing Technologies
• Mechatronics and Intelligent Materials
• Key Engineering Materials
• Functional and Advanced Materials
• Progress in New Materials and Mechanics Research
• Ultra-Precision Machining Technologies
• Frontiers of Manufacturing Science and Technology

Smart Materials also called as intelligent materials which have capability to respond to the external stimuli or change in any physical parameter and it shows response according to the change and comes back to original state once stimuli are removed from it. The Smart Materials are classified based on the type of stimuli and response to it. There will be change in property of the material due to the change in its environment. Smart Materials are hybrid materials constituting of at least two materials for the desired resulting materials with required properties.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to

•    Piezoelectric and Ferroelectric Materials
•    Shape memory alloys and polymers
•    Smart Grids,Smart Home networks
•    Smart Fabrics & Wearable Technology
•    Smart Coatings for Smart Textiles
•    Electrostrictive and Magnetostrictive Materials
•    Electro- and Magnetorheological Materials
•    Photoresponsive and Sensitive Materials
•    Chemical and Biochemical Sensitive Materials
•    Electroactive polymers