The main topics of the conference are in line with the most popular areas of research reported in Applied Surface Science, please see the list further down this page.

ICASS will report on and discuss current research on the role and use of surfaces in chemical and physical processes, related to catalysis, electrochemistry, energy, new/functional materials and nanotechnology. Also the various techniques and characterization methods will be discussed.

This is a significant opportunity for you to hear from leading scientists in the area and to network with colleagues in industry and academia to ensure you keep abreast of recent developments in this fast evolving field.

Conference topics
Oral and poster abstracts are invited on the topics below. They should be submitted using the online abstract submission system.

Surface science of catalysis, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis
Surface engineering and functionalization
Functional surfaces and coatings
Surface science applied to energy conversion and storage
Surface nanotechnology and devices
Biointerfaces
Electrochemistry at surfaces and interfaces
Advances in surface characterization tools
Environmentally-friendly materials
Semiconductors – surface and interface
2D layered materials and assembling


Deadline for abstract submission - 18 January 2019