Abstracts
Abstract submission is open for the 2026 Tire Emissions Research Conference! Click below to submit your abstract.
Abstract topics
Tire and road emissions generation and characterization (particulates and constituents)
This section is expected to cover the following topics:
- The levels of and types of emissions per kilometer/mile, including average emissions (emission factors) and considering influent factors (driving style, vehicle, road, climate, etc.).
- What do we know about potential particles of nanometer size from tires?
- What do we know about physical/chemical characteristics of tire emissions and TRWP in particular (e.g., density, size distribution)?
Environmental distribution and fate of tire emissions
This section is expected to cover the following topics:
- Analytical methods for quantification of tire emissions in different environmental compartments.
- Sampling and modeling of tire emissions of distribution in different environmental compartments.
Behavior and impact of tire emissions on the environment (Environmental impact of tire emissions)
This section is expected to cover the following topics:
- Transformation and interactions of TRWP, rubber, and associated additives in the environment.
- Measurement of TRWP leachates in environment.
- Ecotoxicity and mode of action of TRWP/Leachates/Transformation products.
Design alternatives
This section is expected to cover innovation and new approaches pertaining to the development and adoption of tire and vehicle design alternatives with the potential to reduce the generation and/or impact of tire emissions such as:
- Tire designs.
- Alternative tire materials.
- Vehicle design.
- Vehicle mounted capture devices.
- Impacts of EV vs conventional internal combustion engine on tire emissions.
Civil engineering measures and environmental practices for mitigation of TRWP and chemicals
This section is expected to cover the following topics:
- Roadside runoff and stormwater management technologies and practices.
- Vehicle capture device technologies and practices.
- Wastewater treatment technologies and practices.
- Road surface and compositional impacts.
- Street cleaning techniques and management practices.
- Analytical characterization of stormwater composition.
Submission guidelines
Abstract title: The title should be brief, engaging, describing the focus of your research and not exceed 200 characters. Please make sure the abstract title does not include a full stop (.) at the end nor trade names.
Format: The abstract content should not exceed 4000 characters including spaces and punctuation. Graphics, tables, figures, and images are allowed. Tables may be included within the sections ‘Aims’, ‘Methods’, ‘Results’, and ‘Summary/Conclusions’. If needed, you may complement your abstract with a figure, which can be uploaded separately as an image in the ‘Figure’ section.
Structure: Abstracts should be structured as follows: Background, Aims, Method, Results. Summary/conclusions.
Language: Abstracts should be submitted in English.
Method: Abstracts can be submitted via the online abstract submission website only. Abstracts sent by email will not be accepted.
Draft: You can access and edit your abstract as often as necessary before the final submission. All drafts need to be saved as final submission by the submission deadline of Monday, 11 May 2026, at 23:59 hours (CEST), otherwise they will not be scored.
Key dates
Abstract submission opening: 16 March 2026
Deadline to submit your abstract: Monday, 11 May 2026, at 23:59 hours (CEST)
Notifications to submitters: 9 June 2026