Chemistry and fundamentals of the sol-gel process and non-conventional synthesis methods

Functional organic-inorganic hybrid materials

Nano- and micro-structured materials: particles, colloids, fibers, self-assembly, composites

Porous materials (aerogels, xerogels, cryogels, template-based) and hierarchical structured materials

Biomaterials, biohybrids and bioinspired materials

Carbon and hybrid carbon-based gels

Protective and functional coatings and thin films

Characterization and modelling techniques for sol-gel materials

Sol-Gel materials for (photo-)catalysis and membranes

Sol-Gel materials for energy and environmental applications

Sol-Gel materials for health and medical applications (including controlled drug release)

Sol-Gel materials for electronic, magnetic and ferroelectric applications

Sol-Gel materials for sensors, optic, photonic and optoelectronic applications

Sol-Gel materials for insulation

Industrialization of sol-gel science and technology

Sol-Gel as alternative to PVD and other conventional industrial processes