15th International Conference               

on Solid State Chemistry (SSC 2024)

September 8 - 13, 2024 / Ústí nad Labem / Czech Republic

Organized by

Faculty of Environment, J. E. Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences

in cooperation with

CONCREA, s.r.o.

Join the conference

Application for pre-registration and abstract submission opens on October 1, 2023.
Registration opens on April 8, 2024.

Dear Colleagues,

It is with pleasure that we can continue in the series of the International Conference on Solid State Chemistry (SSC) and can host the 15th SSC  that follows the events held in Karlovy Vary (1986), Pardubice (1989), Bratislava (1996), Prague (2000), Bratislava (2002), Prague (2004), Pardubice (2006), Bratislava (2008), Prague (2010), Pardubice (2012), Trenčianske Teplice (2014), Prague (2016), Pardubice (2018), and Trencin (2022 – online due to covid).

The conference series was founded by Prof. Frumar as a symposium for scientists working in the field of solid-state chemistry, and the chemistry and physics of novel inorganic materials. New concepts, approaches, fundamental understanding, deep level of basic research as well as the application aspects of inorganic materials have been the core interest of the conference. Topics have continuously evolved reflecting the most emerging scientific topics of its time. It is the 15th series, where new topics such as environmental materials, green chemistry, principles of sustainable and green approaches to materials and technology are introduced.

The conference has become a truly interdisciplinary meeting covering all aspects of interesting scientific discoveries and materials-related topics. The SSC 2024 will continue in this tradition aiming to enrich and stimulate scientific discussion among different research fields. It is the natural curiosity of every scientist to tackle and answer the most difficult problems which connect us all.

We look forward to meeting you all in Usti nad Labem in September 2024.

Jiří Orava & Kamil Lang, Chairpersons of the SSC 2024 conference

Latest News

April 29, 2024

Abstracts submission is still open.

April 3, 2024

The registration is now open under your user account.

Keynote & Plenary & Invited Speakers

Venue

The conference will be held in the new building of the Centre of Natural Sciences and Technology, which is the home of the Faculty of Environment, the host institute of the conference, and the Faculty of Natural Science J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem (UJEP).

The university bears its name after the famous Czech anatomist and physiologist Jan Evangelista Purkyne (1787-1869), who is probably best known, among other discoveries, for his work on neurons and fibrous tissue that conduct electrical signals.

In 2019, the mining history of the region was together with Saxony listed as a UNESCO heritage.

Address

J. E. Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, Faculty of Environment Pasteurova 3632/15, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic

How to get to the venue

Usti nad Labem and the university is conveniently located between Prague (Czech Republic) and Dresden (Germany). Both Prague and Dresden have international airports with very frequent flights to many international destinations. Upon arrival to either of the cities, Usti nad Labem can easily be reached by frequent train connections (1 hour) either from Dresden or Prague main stations.

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Programme

The conference will provide a framework for the presentation and discussion of ideas and information in the inspiring fields of:

  1. Advances in solid-state materials synthesis, new solids, compounds, alloys, glasses, ceramics, polymeric and other materials

  2. Advanced characterisation techniques, thin-film deposition…

  3. Biomaterials, biotechnology and their applications

  4. Chemistry and physics of emerging materials and devices

  5. Computational and theoretical aspects including atomic and electronic structure of solids

  6. Materials for environmental applications

  7. Green and sustainable chemistry, materials and technology

  8. Materials and principles of renewable energy production, conversion, and storage

  9. Microporous/mesoporous materials

  10. Nanomaterials, hybrid- and nanostructured solids

  11. Physical chemistry of solids, electrochemistry and related topics

  12. Photonic and optical properties of solids

This conference is also opened to other relevant and perspective topics.

DAY 1 Sunday, September 8, 2024

15:00 - 19:00 Registration

19:00 - 19:50 Keynote Talk

19:50 - 21:30 Welcome Drink

DAY 2 Monday, September 9, 2024

09:00 -09:15 Conference Opening

09:15 - 10:05 Plenary Talk 1

10:05 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:30 Lectures Session I, II

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 16:00 Lectures Session I, II

17:00 - 20:00 Poster Session 1 with BBQ

Preliminary schedule

DAY 3 Tuesday, September 10, 2024

09:00 - 09:50 Plenary Talk 2

09:50 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:30 Lectures Session I, II

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 16:00 Lectures Session I, II

17:00 - 20:00 Poster Session 2

DAY 4 Wednesday, September 11, 2024

09:00 - 09:50 Plenary Talk 3

09:50 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:30 Lectures Session I, II

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 20:00 Excursions

DAY 5 Thursday, September 12, 2024

09:00 - 09:50 Plenary Talk 4

09:50 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:30 Lectures Session I, II

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

14:30 - 16:00 Lectures Session I, II

19:30 - 23:00 Gala Dinner

DAY 6 Friday, September 13, 2024

09:00 - 09:50 Plenary Talk 5

09:50 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00 Lectures Session I, II

12:00 - 12:30 Farewell

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

HORIZON Europe Satellite Event

We are pleased to announce a satellite event of the SSC2024, focused on “Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials and Processes”, organized in collaboration with three EC-funded projects, [EMPHASIS], [GRAPHERGIA], and [INERRANT].

The satellite event aims to bring together researchers, experts, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to explore the latest advancements in electrochemical energy storage, with a special emphasis on supercapacitors and batteries. By uniting individuals with varied expertise, we aim to facilitate discussions, share knowledge, and foster collaborations in this rapidly evolving field.

The event will feature presentations from leading researchers, panel discussions, and networking sessions, providing attendees with valuable insights and opportunities to connect with peers. Participants will have the chance to learn about the groundbreaking research and innovations emerging from the three EC-funded projects and engage in discussions on key challenges and opportunities in electrochemical energy storage.

We invite researchers, academics, industry professionals, and other stakeholders with an interest in electrochemical energy storage to join us for this exciting event. 

We look forward to your participation and contributions to this important gathering.

Excursions - Guided tour of nuclear reactors and tokamak

As a part of the conference, a guided tour of the experimental nuclear reactors and thermonuclear fusion facility located in Prague will be offered to attendees. The experimental nuclear reactors are in the Nuclear Research Institute. Tokamaks are part of the research facility of the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Both places will offer the conference participants with the unique opportunity to see the latest insights and developments in the field of energy research.

Spaces for this visit are limited. Booking will become available on April 8, 2024, in the personal user account. 

Possibility of hands-on demo and measurements of own samples

During the conference, the Faculty of Environment in partnership with the sponsors will offer the opportunity to measure samples on some of the latest facilities. Those are i) Mobile FTIR spectrometer ALPHA II with several accessories; ii) Peak R&D vacuum FTIR spectrometer VERTEX 70v with ATR module and Praying Mantis DRIFTS module with high-temperature reaction cell; and iii) high-end laboratory multipurpose Atomic Force Microscope NanoWizard V.

 More information on how to prepare your samples and book the measurements can be found here.

Free sports at the University facility

As a conference attendee, you will have access to the University sports facility for free. It is only a 5-minute walk from the main venue. You will be able to choose from fitness, table tennis, or badminton. All necessary equipment will be provided on-site.

Booking and expression of interest for using the facility will become available on April 8, 2024, in the personal user account. 

Call for paper

Conference language - English

Talks (incl. discussion):

Keynote talk – 50 minutes

Plenary talk – 40 minutes

Invited talk – 30 minutes

Contributed paper 15+5 minute discussion

Posters

Size - max. 841 x 1189 mm (A0), portrait orientation


Authors instruction (download here)
Abstract template (download here: *doc./*docx.)

Publication policy

All abstracts of lectures and posters received before August 8, 2024, will appear in electronic version of the Book of Abstracts.


Students Award

All students' contributions, talks and posters, are automatically included in the Students Award contest. The best student contribution will be awarded a valuable prize. Students not wishing to participate are kindly asked to inform the Organizing Committee at the registration desk upon arrival.

Dates & Deadlines

On-line application opens October 31, 2023

Abstracts submission opens October 31, 2023

On-line registration opens April 8, 2024

Abstracts submission deadline newly June 1, 2024

Confirmation of acceptance May 30, 2024

Early bird registration - end June 8, 2024

Preliminary Programme July 8, 2024

Regular registartion - end August 8, 2024

Final Programme August 8, 2024

Conference September 8 -13, 2024

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee. The conference organizers have pre-booked accommodation capacity in the following hotels:

Clarion Congress Hotel Ústí nad Labem **** www.clarioncongresshotelustinadlabem.com/en

Penzion Na Hvězdě *** www.penzion-na-hvezde.cz/en-index.php

Hotel & Restaurant Větruše **** https://hotel-vetruse.cz/en/home

Interhotel Bohemia *** https://www.ihbohemia.com/en/

University dormitories https://skm.ujep.cz/en/#

The participants are kindly asked to make reservation on their own. Please be aware of the limited pre-booked accommodation capacity and book your room as soon as possible.

HOW TO BOOK ACCOMMODATION IN INDIVIDUAL HOTELS (download here).

Participants are also free to find accommodation by themselves. Organizers can also advise on other accommodation available. Do not hesitate to contact us.

Registration

Application for pre-registration and abstract submission opens on October 31, 2023. Registration opens on April 8, 2024.

The registration must be performed only via the personal user account (button: create an account/login, item "Registration").

The registration fee can be paid by bank transfer or on-line by credit card. Both options (terms of payment in form of pro-forma invoice and/or payment gateway) are in user account available, after completing the registration.

Early registration (before June 8, 2024)

Full registration fee 16 000 CZK

Student fee * 10 000 CZK

Accompanying family member ** 2 000 CZK

Regular registration (before August 8, 2024)

Full registration fee 18 000 CZK

Student fee * 12 000 CZK

Accompanying family member ** 2 000 CZK

Late registration (after August 8, 2024)

Full registration fee 20 000 CZK

Student fee * 14 000 CZK

Accompanying family member ** 3 000 CZK

* incl. PhD. students, age limitation 35 years ** The fee includes participation at all social events (except for the scientific programme, lunches and CBs) Fees include 21% VAT Approximate exchange rate: 1 EUR ≈ 24,5 CZK (100 CZK ≈ 4,08 EUR)

The conference fee includes access to the scientific sessions, conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches and participation in excursions and all social events.

Cancellations and refunds: The registration fee will be refunded (with a deduction of 10 % to cover the handling costs) when participation is withdrawn in a written form before August 8, 2024. No refund will be granted after this date.

Visa invitation letter request: If you would like to receive a letter of invitation, please contact us at info@ssc-conference.com.

Join the conference

Application for pre-registration and abstract submission opens on October 1, 2023.
Registration opens on April 8, 2024.

Committees & Contacts

International Advisory Board

J.-L. Adam (University of Rennes, France)

M. Boča (Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovak Republic)

E. Bychkov (University Littoral (ULCO) Dunkerque, France 
R. J. Curry (University of Manchester, United Kingdom)
D. Drabold (University of Ohio, USA)

N. Koga (Hiroshima University, Japan)

J. C. Jumas (University of Montpellier II, France)

M. Liska (University of Trencin, Slovak Republic)

J. Lucas (University of Rennes, France)

J. Maier (Max-Planck-Institute of Solid State Stuttgart, Germany

J. Malek (University of Pardubice, Czech Republic)
S .E. Martin (Iowa State University, USA)
P. Mayrhofer  (Technical University Vienna, Austria)
M. Pemble (University of Cork, Ireland)

L. A. Pérez-Maqueda (Institute of Materials Science, C.S.I.C., Sevilla, Spain)
A. V. Powell (Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, United Kingdom)

H. W. Roesky (University of Göttingen, Germany)
D. Sedmidubský (Institute of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Czech Republic)

M. Senna (Keiko University, Yokohama, Japan)
F. Smektala (University of Burgundy, France)

J. Subrt (Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic)
M. Vlcek (University of Pardubice, Czech Republic)

A. R. West (University of Sheffield, United Kingdom)

T. H. Lee (Kyungpook National University, South Korea)

Y. H. Sun (Institute of Physics, Beijing, China)

International Program Commitee

S. R. Elliott (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)

H. Jain (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, USA)

R. O. Jones (Forschungszentrum Jülich, IFF, Germany)
I. Kaban (Institute for Complex Materials, IFW Dresden, Germany)

S. O. Kasap (University of Saskatchewan, Canada)
A. V. Kolobov (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan

K. Lang (Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic)

M. Mitkova (Boise State University, USA)

P. Mosner (University of Pardubice, Czech Republic)
P. Sajgalik (Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovak Republic)

K. Shimakawa (Gifu University, Japan)

K. Tanaka (Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan)

T. Wagner (University of Pardubice, Czech Republic)

S. N. Yannopoulos (Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes, Patras, Greece)
V. Zima (SYNPO Pardubice, Czech Republic)

D. Galusek (Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass, Slovak Republic)

Conference Chairpersons

Dr. Jiří Orava
Department of Environmental Chemistry and Technology
Faculty of Environment
J. E. Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
Pasteurova 3632/15, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem Czech Republic
www.fzp.ujep.cz/en/kechten; jiri.orava@ujep.cz

Dr. Kamil Lang Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 250 68 Husinec-Řež č.p. 1001,
Czech Republic http://www.iic.cas.cz
lang@iic.cas.cz

Prof. Tomáš Wágner Honorary Chairperson University of Pardubice Studentská 95, 53210 Pardubice, Czech Republic Tomas.Wagner@upce.cz https://www.upce.cz/en

Local Organizing Committee

D. Bouzkova, D. Buzek, P. Capkova, B. Cerna, J. Cerny, J. Demel, P. Janos, K. Janouskova, A. Knaislová , T. Kohoutek, V. Kubatova, P. Kuran, L. Oravova, L. Sedlackova, R. Vesely, D. Zizka

www.ssc-conference.com

info@ssc-conference.com

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Possibility of hands-on demo and measurements of own samples, read more here