As novel materials will play a key role in science and technology in the 21st century, the objectives of this symposium series are in providing an interdisciplinary forum for scientists engaged in the full spectrum of research, development, application, and to discuss the current status and recent developments of these materials with a focus on the new science and technologies for the improvement of human living standards. In addition, the meeting will provide an opportunity to overview the field by covering a wide range of topics. Themes have selected to accommodate a wide range of interests to facilitate interdisciplinary interactions in both academic fields and industrial science and technology.