1. Polymers to improve the world and lifestyle: physical, mechanical and chemical needs 2. Morphology analysis 3. Chemical analysis of polymers 4. Mechanical analysis of polymers 5. Physical and thermal analysis of polymers 6. Theoretical simulation approaches to polymer research 7. An example of theoretical approaches in polymer hydrogels: insights into the behavior of pH-responsive nanofilms 8. Pectin as oral colon-specific nano- and microparticulate drug carriers 9. Starch as oral colon-specific nano- and microparticulate drug carriers 10. Polymers in textiles 11. Polymers in electronics 12. Polymers in robotics 13. Polymers in optics 14. Polymers in space exploration and commercialization 15. Polymers in sports 16. Polymers and food packaging 17. Polymers in cosmetics 18. Polymers in food 19. Future needs and trends: influence of polymers on the environment