International conference POLYTRIB
The International conference PolyTrib addresses the tribological challenges of polymer materials.
PolyTrib conference takes place every two years and addresses the tribological challenges of polymer materials. The conference aims to summarize the state of the art research activities in the field with specific focus on the needs and demands in the industrial sector. One of the key goals of Polytrib is to bring together and connect scientists from academia and industry to make a greater impact of polymer tribology in sustainable engineering.
POLYTRIB 2024
The 5th International Conference on Polymer Tribology, PolyTrib 2024, was held in Portorož, Slovenia, on October 3 and 4, 2024.
The first 10 years of PolyTrib (2014–2024) served as a pivotal gathering point for polymer tribology experts from both academia and industry. The first conferences were held every two years in different locations in Slovenia, but in 2022 it was decided to hold the conference every two years, alternating between Slovenia and Sweden. Accordingly, the 2022 venue was Stockholm, Sweden.
Polytrib 2024 focused on the latest advances in research on polymer tribology, which covers a broad scope and tailored applications in various industries. Key topics included polymer wear, automotive and gear applications, sustainability in polymer-based materials, applications in the energy sector, recycling strategies, and the circular economy in tribological components made from polymeric materials. Other topics included biobased polymer composites, solid lubricants, 3D printed polymers, polymers in hydrogen technology, and biotribology.
For more information, please contact us at polytrib@fs.uni-lj.si or visit the conference website: http://www.tint-polytrib.com.
Past conferences
POLYTRIB 2022 - 4th International conference on Polymer Tribology
Stockholm, Sweden, 4th-5ᵗʰ December 2022
POLYTRIB 2018 - 3rd International conference on Polymer Tribology
Portorož, Slovenia, 24th-25ᵗʰ September 2018
POLYTRIB 2016 - 2nd International conference on Polymer Tribology
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 13ᵗʰ-14ᵗʰ September 2016
POLYTRIB 2014 - 1st International conference on Polymer Tribology
Bled, Slovenia, 11ᵗʰ-12ᵗʰ September 2014