
IRC 2024 Istanbul Trailer
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Colleagues,
WELCOME
We are delighted to invite you to the IRC 2024!
Looking forward to welcoming all researchers from universities, institutes, industry, R&D organizations, and testing laboratories in Istanbul to discuss the topics below.
Topics
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Novelty in Rubber Science & Technology
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Sustainability & Circular Economy
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Polymers, Additives, Fillers & Modifiers
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Compounding & Processing Technologies
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Analysis & Testing: New Methods & Applications
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Ionizing Radiation & Elastomers
Plenary Speakers

Dr. James BUSFIELD
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
"Understanding The Transitions in The Abrasion Behaviour of Tyres"

Dr. Amit DAS
Leibniz Institute of
Polymer Research
"Ionic Network of Modified Natural Rubber for Sustainability and Heat-Resistant Applications"

Dr. Ulrich GIESE
Elastomer Chemistry Department
German Institute for Rubber Technology
"Effects of dynamic-mechanical load on chemical aging behavior of elastomers"

Dr. Seiichi KAWAHARA
Nagaoka University of Technology
"Effect of Proteins as Constituents of Island-nanomatrix Structure on Vulcanization of Natural Rubber"

Dr. Sabu THOMAS
Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park
"Nanocellulose Reinforced Rubber Composites"

Dr. Liqun ZHANG
Xi’an Jiaotong University
"Design and Preparation of Biobased Elastomers Aiming at Sustainability, Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Goals"
Honored Speaker
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Dr. Anil K. BHOWMICK
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the University of Houston, USA
"Energy Transition, Sustainability, and Rubber"
Invited Speakers

Mr. Pak Kuen CHAN
The Plastics and Rubber Institute Malaysia
"Sustainability of Rubber in Mining: Ecosystem and Global trend"

Dr. Changwoon NAH
Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Jeonbuk National University
"Effects of surface modification of dual filler system based on carbon black and carbon nanotube on the positive temperature coefficient behavior of polymer composites"

Dr. Nadras OTHMAN
Polymer Engineering Program,
University Sains Malaysia
"Bio-based processing oil as an alternative in the development of greener tire tread compound"

Dr. Pranee PHINYOCHEEP
Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
"Modified natural rubber latex: A smart material for sustainable development"

Organizing Committee

Ö. Doğu KAYA
Chairman
Rubber Association - Türkiye

Dr. Murat ŞEN
Co-Chairman
Department of Chemistry
Hacettepe University

Dr. Bağdagül KARAAĞAÇ
Co-Chairman
Department of Chemical Engineering
Kocaeli University

Abdalla Mbaruk ABDALLA
Rubber Association - Türkiye

Dr. Nurseli UYANIK
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry
İstanbul Technical University

Dr. Serkan EMİK
Department of Chemical Engineering
İstanbul University - Cerrahpaşa

Dr. Ali DURMUŞ
Department of Chemical Engineering
İstanbul University - Cerrahpaşa

Dr. Şehriban ÖNCEL
Ford Otosan Vocational School
Kocaeli University

Dr. Davut AKSÜT
Department of Chemistry Hacettepe University

Nalan KİBAR
Rubber Association - Türkiye
Scientific Committee
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About the Organizer

Rubber Association - Türkiye

Kauçuk Derneği, the Turkish rubber products NGO, is the gateway to the vibrant world of rubber industry in Türkiye. Established in 1988 with a vision to foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth, it stands at the forefront of the industry. Committed to promoting best practices and driving industry advancements, we serve as a unifying platform for manufacturers, suppliers, and professionals within the rubber domain. Our mission revolves around creating a dynamic network, facilitating knowledge exchange, and advocating for the interests of our members.

International Rubber Conference Organisation
IRCO is an association of rubber societies from around the world which plan the calendar for the annual International Rubber Conference (IRC). By careful selection of conference proposals from IRCO member organisation and monitoring of events, the IRCO ensures that all conferences run by its member societies meet the very demanding requirements dictated by the IRCO and thus have been providing delegates with first-class conferences since 1966.
Past IRCO Events in Istanbul
RubberCon 2018
IRC
International Rubber Conference
The "International Rubber Conference" (IRC), recognized as the world's most prestigious conference on Rubber Technologies and Innovation, is one of the leading scientific organizations in the chemical industry. Researchers, business leaders, and industry experts come together for the event, creating a cutting-edge platform for sharing the most up-to-date information about innovative materials and applications in the sector. Participants establish a network to follow the latest developments and trends in the industry from the perspectives of sustainability, R&D, innovation, and manufacturing technologies. Since 1966, IRC has been held annually in a different country, a member of the IRCO union.
Important Dates
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Deadline for Abstract Submission: May 22nd, 2024
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Notification Acceptance: June 21st, 2024
Call for Papers
Abstracts for the oral and poster presentations prepared according to the Abstract Template as maximum 2-page MS-Word documents should be submitted on-line. Please indicate the preferred presentation type (oral or poster) and the most relevant topic you would like to contribute.
For poster submissions, please refer to the Poster Preparation Guideline.
Authors, who present at IRC 2024, will have the opportunity to publish their full text manuscript in two prestigious SCI-E indexed journals, “Macromolecular Symposia” and “Journal of Elastomers and Plastics” as special issues. Submission of full text is optional, and details will be announced to the presenters by email.
Manuscript submission to Macromolecular Symposia is now open!
You can submit your manuscript to the journal at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/masy
Please submit your manuscript by December 30th at the latest.
Please don’t forget to select “special issue” and “IRC2024” when you see the related menu on your submission.
Please read the Author Guidelines for Macromolecular Symposia before submitting your manuscript.
You can find Guidelines and more detailed information, like as Manuscript Template in the following link. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/15213900/homepage/2265_authors.html
Conference Program
Oct 9th
(Wednesday)
8:00 - 9:00
Registration & Opening Reception
9:00 - 9:40
Opening Ceremony
9:40 - 10:20
Plenary Talk
10:20 - 10:40
Coffee Break ☕︎
10:40 - 12:00
Plenary Talks
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch 𐂐◯𓇋
13:00 - 14:45
Plenary Talk & Parallel Sessions
14:45 - 15:00
Coffee Break ☕︎
15:00 - 16:40
Parallel Sessions
16:40 - 17:30
Poster Sessions
17:30 - 19:00
Welcome Cocktail
Oct 10th
(Thursday)
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
9:00 - 9:10
Sponsor Speech
9:10 - 10:30
Plenary Talks
10:30 - 10:50
Coffee Break ☕︎
10:50 - 12:25
Invited Talk & Parallel Sessions
12:25 - 13:25
Lunch 𐂐◯𓇋
13:25 - 15:00
Invited Talk & Parallel Sessions
15:00 - 15:20
Coffee Break ☕︎
15:20 - 16:55
Invited Talk & Parallel Sessions
17:00 - 18:00
Poster Sessions
19:30 - 22:30
Gala Dinner
Registration
Venue & Accomodation


Yenibosna Merkez Mah 1. Asena SK No:15 Bahçelievler 34295
ISTANBUL / TÜRKİYE
Tel: +90 (212) 411 10 00
The Pullman Convention Centre embodies a 1680 sqm ballroom along with 50 modular meeting rooms that can connected or seperated between each other. The convention centre consists of 16.000 sqm event space that can host 7000 people at the same time and is accesible through 4 different main gates. It is one of Pullman Hotel’s largest properties in the European continent.

Learn more about Türkiye
We are excited to host you in İstanbul and expand the cultural heritage of Türkiye.
In order to learn more about our country, we encourage you to visit Treasures of Türkiye.







Exhibition
Welcome to the official page of IRC 2024, the premier International Rubber Conference, set to take place this year in Turkey. The IRC 2024 Conference brings together global leaders and professionals from the rubber industry to explore cutting-edge innovations and sustainable practices. As part of the event, the International Rubber Expo 2024 will showcase the latest advancements and provide networking opportunities for attendees. Whether you are looking to engage with key developments or expand your professional network, the Rubber Conference 2024 is the must-attend event for industry insiders. Explore rubber, elastomers and more!
IRC 2024 Conference will be accompanied by an exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in rubber manufacturing.
Details of how to reserve your booth will be shared soon.