We are pleased to inform you that registration is now open and abstract submissions are being accepted for the Photocatalytic and Superhydrophilic Surfaces (PSS) Conference 2026 taking place in Manchester, April 16-17th 2026.
Abstracts are invited by the 1st of March 2026 for talks and posters on new theoretical and applied research on photocatalytic mechanisms, development of new photocatalytic materials, practical and industrial applications of photocatalysis, advancements in testing techniques and related topics. Please submit an abstract of approx. 250 words (or an extended abstract of up to 1 page A4) in MS Word format to Marina Ratova, stating whether you are requesting an oral presentation or poster.
The Photocatalytic and Superhydrophilic Surfaces (PSS) Conference was established in Manchester in 2011. Its mission is to provide a global platform for leading scientists, engineers, and students to discuss recent advancements in semiconductor photocatalysis and photocatalytic materials. Held biennially, the PSS conference has grown steadily while maintaining its core focus on photocatalysis and related phenomena. Since its inception, the conference has been hosted in various international locations, including Manchester (UK), Guimarães (Portugal), San Diego (USA), and Prague (Czech Republic).
This year, we are delighted to welcome PSS back to Manchester, where it will be held at Manchester Metropolitan University—the birthplace of the conference. The program will feature invited lectures from leading academics in the field, cutting-edge contributed talks, a poster session, and ample opportunities for networking and collaboration.
We are pleased to announce our Invited Speakers:
- John A. Byrne, Ulster University, UK ‘Photocatalytic coatings for surface disinfection and decontamination’
- Elena Selli, the University of Milan, Italy ‘Photoelectrocatalysis: Ternary Metal Oxide-based Photoanodes for Solar Energy Conversion’
- Rong Li, Hubei University, China ‘Design and fabrication of 2D nanomaterials and research on their photocatalytic properties’
- Eva Gutiérrez Berasategui, Tekniker, Spain ‘From Plasma to Surface: Design of Hydrophilic and Photocatalytic Materials by Magnetron Sputtering and PECVD’
Venue
The venue will be the Dalton Building at Manchester Metropolitan University. The Dalton Building is home to the Manchester Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering. The Schools of Computing and Mathematics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Natural Science and Sports and Exercise are located within the building.
The organizing committee:
Dr Marina Ratova (m.ratova@mmu.ac.uk) Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Glen West (g.west@mmu.ac.uk) Manchester Metropolitan University
Prof Peter Kelly (peter.kelly@mmu.ac.uk) Manchester Metropolitan University
Prof Alistair Kean (alistair.kean@uhi.ac.uk) University of Highlands and Islands
Dr Marta Falkowska (marta.falkowska@manchester.ac.uk) University of Manchester
For more information and to register visit the website at Photocatalytic and Superhydrophilic Surfaces Conference | PSS 2026
