Abstract

This mini colloquium will provide a platform for researchers to discuss recent advances in the understanding and application of cellulose-based systems from a physical perspective. This perspective includes intriguing physical properties, physics-based methods to build cellulose based materials or to characterize complex processes therein. Contributions covering all forms of cellulose materials are highly welcome, ranging from traditional paper to modern cellulose foams, aerogels, and composites. Particular emphasis will be placed on porous and functionalized cellulose structures, where morphology and microstructure critically influence mechanical, optical, thermal, and acoustic properties. Studies that address the relationships between structure, processing, and performance, as well as modelling and characterization of cellulose-based materials across different length scales, are encouraged. The symposium aims to highlight both fundamental and applied aspects of cellulose physics, including topics such as deformation and failure mechanisms, transport phenomena, interactions with moisture, and the design of novel cellulose-derived functional materials. We seek to foster interdisciplinary exchange and to identify emerging trends and challenges in this rapidly evolving field. Through this mini colloquium, we hope to stimulate discussions that bridge the gap between traditional cellulose science and modern materials physics, and to inspire new collaborations exploring cellulose as a sustainable and multifunctional material platform.

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