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 2026
PolyTrib 2026 – 6th International Conference on Polymer Tribology
PolyTrib 2026 – the 6th International Conference on Polymer Tribology will take place in Lund, Sweden, on 23–24 November 2026. The conference is organized by Luleå University of Technology in collaboration with MAX IV Laboratory and LINXS.
The conference will bring together researchers and industry experts from around the world to discuss the latest advances in polymer tribology, sustainable materials, PFAS-free lubricants, hydrogen technologies, electrified mobility, additive manufacturing, biotribology, and related fields.
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts by 30 July 2026. The conference programme will include keynote lectures, technical presentations, poster sessions, exhibitions, networking opportunities, and an optional guided tour of the MAX IV synchrotron facility.
More information about the conference and abstract submission is available at:
https://www.ltu.se/en/research/research-subjects/machine-elements/conferences/polytrib-2026
Past conferences
POLYTRIB 2024 - 5th International conference on Polymer Tribology
Portorož, Slovenia, 3-4 October 2024
POLYTRIB 2022 - 4th International conference on Polymer Tribology
Stockholm, Sweden, 4-5 December 2022
POLYTRIB 2018 - 3rd International conference on Polymer Tribology
Portorož, Slovenia, 24-25 September 2018
POLYTRIB 2016 - 2nd International conference on Polymer Tribology
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 13-14 September 2016
POLYTRIB 2014 - 1st International conference on Polymer Tribology
Bled, Slovenia, 11-12 September 2014