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IUPAC Polymer Division

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We are Div. IV (#polymers) of #IUPAC but all opinions are our own. Macromolecules rule, OK! Here are our publications: scholar.google.ca/citations?user=5l… iupac.org/who-we-are/divisions/divi…

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IUPAC @iupac.org · 14/04/2026
Congratulations to Mitsuo Sawamoto 🇯🇵, President of @iupacpolymer.bsky.social (2002-2005), as the recipient of 2026 @iupac.org #Stepto Lecture Award 🎉 Mitsuo Sawamoto will deliver Stepto Award Plenary Lecture at @macro2026.bsky.social in Kuching, Malaysia 🇲🇾 , July 28-31. 🔗 iupac.org/mitsuo-sawam...
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 31/03/2026
Call for Applications to Host the @iupac.org World Polymer Congress 2032 Applications for #MACRO2032 will be presented during @iupacpolymer.bsky.social meeting in Kuching, Malaysia 🇲🇾 on 27–28 July 2026. 📅 Call opens: 01 April 2026 ⏰ Application deadline: 30 June 2026 🔗 iupac.org/call-for-app...
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Call for Applications to Host the IUPAC World Polymer Congress 2032 - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
To host a World Polymer Congress, an application must be submitted to the Polymer Division.
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 27/03/2026
🔔 Call for Nominations 🎉 Polymer International – @iupac.org Award 2026 Society of Chemical Industry, in partnership with Polymer International and @iupacpolymer.bsky.social, invites nominations for PI – #IUPAC Award 2026 and will be presented at @macro2026.bsky.social 🔗 iupac.org/nominations-...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 21/10/2025
We're now accepting nominations for the 2026 Polymer Chemistry Lectureship! This award celebrates an early-career scientist making waves in the polymer field. Learn more about the lectureship, including eligibility criteria and how to nominate, on our blog 👉 blogs.rsc.org/py/2025/10/2...
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Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
With 41 issues of @polymerchem.rsc.org out, 2025 is flying by. Dive into the latest on: Smart polymers for 3D printing; Sustainable & bio-based polyesters; Tuneable depolymerization; Rare earth-transition metal cooperativity in ROP, and much more. pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/... #chemsky #polymers
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Polymer Chemistry  Home-The home for the most innovative and exciting polymer chemistry, with an emphasis on the synthesis and properties of polymers.<br/><br/>Editor-in-chief: Christine...
The home for the most innovative and exciting polymer chemistry, with an emphasis on the synthesis and properties of polymers.<br/><br/>Editor-in-chief: Christine Luscombe <br/>Impact factor: 3.9<br/>...
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Tanja Junkers @polymerreaction.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Lots of SEC samples ready to be shipped. It took some time to find the capacity to work on it, but now our @iupacpolymer.bsky.social project on SEC accuracy is taking final shape!
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Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Issue 34 of @polymerchem.rsc.org features a cover by Maniar and Martins Lacerda et al. with semi-rigid biobased polyesters from renewable resources. Also inside-materials for CO₂ separation and a superabsorbent hydrogel removing heavy metals. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... #chemsky #polymerchemistry
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IUPAC Polymer Division @iupacpolymer.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Calling all chemists and polymer scientists! We are seeking your feedback on new recommendations for classifying and defining polymerization reactions—a chance to help shape the language of our field. Read the provisional recommendation here: iupac.org/recommendati... #chemsky #polymers @iupac.org
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Basic Classification and Definitions of Polymerization Reactions - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Provisional Recommendations Abstract: This document provides recommendations addressing the long-standing dilemma of the wide variety of terms that are used to describe the two common classes of polym...
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 09/08/2025
New @iupac.org Officers, Members of the Executive Board and Science Board elected at #IUPAC2025 Council Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on 16 July 2025. 1️⃣ Vice President (2026–2027) 🇯🇵 Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social 2️⃣ Treasurer (2026–2029) 🇬🇧 Derek Craston 🔗 iupac.org/actions-take...
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Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Want to learn more about greener and recyclable polymers? Check out these papers! 👇 #Polymers #Chemsky
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 30/07/2025
We're delighted to be welcoming submissions to a themed collection on Data Science and Machine Learning in Polymer Research! Guest edited by Prof Nicholas Warren and Prof Ying Li Learn more about the collection, including how to submit, here 👉 blogs.rsc.org/py/2025/07/3...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 23/07/2025
We've collated all our recent #OpenAccess content into one place for easy access! Find the full collection here 👉https://pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/articlecollectionlanding?sercode=py&themeid=47a8163b-2242-4717-9104-341d81e32a11
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 14/07/2025
@iupac.org Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry #IUPAC officially launched the Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry at #IUPAC2025, a bold, forward-looking framework designed to transform how #chemistry is practiced, taught, and perceived worldwide 🌍 🔗 iupac.org/responsible-chemistry
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IUPAC Polymer Division @iupacpolymer.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Congratulations to our very own Tanja Junkers @polymerreaction.bsky.social on receiving the 2025 @iupac.org Distinguished Women in Chemistry Award. #IUPAC2025
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IUPAC Polymer Division @iupacpolymer.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Very productive 2 days at #IUPAC2025 General Assembly! @iupac.org #chemsky
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Tanja Junkers @polymerreaction.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
When you have IUPAC meetings, but also your kids want dinner #iupac @iupacpolymer.bsky.social
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 11/07/2025
Selamat Datang! It’s Kuala Lumpur time for #IUPAC2025 🇲🇾 Where are you joining us from? Help us show the breadth and unity of our community by adding your pin📍 to #IUPAC2025 Attendee Map. 🔗 iupac.org/world-congress Get personalized graphic, follow and tag @iupac.org #IUPAC, and share on #Bluesky
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 11/07/2025
🔔 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 July issue published by @iupac.org, @degruyterbrill.bsky.social 📚 🔗 iupac.org/etoc-alert-p... 🌐 iupac.org/PAC
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Brettmann Lab @brettmannlab.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
On my way to Kuala Lumpur for IUPAC 2025! Ready for a great week with @iupacpolymer.bsky.social
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Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
I'll be attending the #IUPAC2025 General Assembly and World Chemistry Congress, which starts on Saturday in Malaysia. Will be there wearing a few hats for @iupac.org, @iupacpolymer.bsky.social, @polymerchem.rsc.org, and giving a talk. Looking forward to seeing friends, both old and new! 😍 #chemsky
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 19/06/2025
All papers in our themed collection on Polymers for Gene Delivery are now FREE to read until July 31st! Read the papers here ⬇️ rsc.li/gene_delivery Read the editorial put together by our Guest Editors. Read their thoughts on this collection of great work ⬇️ doi.org/10.1039/D5PY...
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 19/06/2025
Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social, @iupacpolymer.bsky.social, and Sakellariadou, @iupac.org Chemistry and Environment, joined @sciencecouncil.bsky.social Expert Group to publish a 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 Comment on scientific priorities for plastic treaty ♻️ 🌐 iupac.org/nature-comme...
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ISC Expert Group publishes Nature Sustainability comment on scientific priorities for plastics treaty - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
FacebookTweetPin The Expert group on plastic pollution convened by the International Science Council outlines science-based recommendations to inform the final stages of plastics treaty negotiations a...
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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 09/05/2025
Want to influence international chemistry nomenclature? Here's your opportunity: www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/take... #ChemSky #ScienceSky
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Take two polls to help Iupac define molecular machines
An Iupac committee wants your input to guide its recommendations for key terms in the field
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 06/05/2025
📖 Molecular machines: terminology in turmoil. @chemistryworld.com 📝 Ivan Aprahamian @aprahamian.bsky.social Dean Astumian @deanast.bsky.social Carson Bruns, Stephen Goldup @sgoldup.bsky.social Pierangelo Metrangolo, Daisy Pooler @daisypooler.bsky.social 🔗 iupac.org/what-is-a-mo...
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What is a molecular machine? - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
FacebookTweetPin A new project aims to define the key terms used in the field of molecular machines. It is hoped that the new definitions will allow researchers to avoid semantic […]
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 06/05/2025
What is a molecular machine? A new @iupac.org project aims to define the key terms used in molecular machines. 📖 Please read the following two @chemistryworld.com articles published by @rsc.org and take part in two polls 👍 📧iupac.molecular.machine.committee@gmail.com 🌐 iupac.org/what-is-a-mo...
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Polymer Chemistry @polymerchem.rsc.org · 22/04/2025
Throughout our 15 years, we've been publishing excellent research from authors based across the globe. Check out our collection showcasing some of the most popular papers published by authors based in China here! 👇 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/...
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 18/04/2025
🧪 Are you a trailblazer in the world of chemistry? Now's your chance to shine! Nominate your cutting-edge technologies for the 2025 IUPAC Top Ten selection. Let's celebrate the brilliance that chemistry brings to our world. #IUPACTop2025 👉🏼 buff.ly/3PSM4aw
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 23/04/2025
We are excited to announce the release of a groundbreaking @iupac.org white paper on the applications of #blockchain technology in scientific research, as an #open-access article published by @degruyterbrill.bsky.social 📚 📖 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮, 2025; 97(4): 279–330 🔗 doi.org/10.1515/pac-...
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 23/04/2025
Check out recent release of Chemistry International April issue published by @iupac.org and @degruyterbrill.bsky.social 📚 🔗 iupac.org/etoc-chemist... 🏅 Vice President’s Column 🔸 Reimagining the Scientific Horizons of #IUPAC, @marygarson.bsky.social 📖 DOI: doi.org/10.1515/ci-2... 🌐 iupac.org/CI
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 06/04/2025
🎉 #Congratulations to @iupac.org 2025 US Young Observers #YO2025 (1/2) 👏 🔸 Maxx Arguilla, @ucirvine.bsky.social 🔹 Sean Bowen, Incyte 🔸 Ida (Xue) Chen, Dow 🔹 Luis De Jesús Báez, @ubuffalo.bsky.social 🔸 Liang Feng, @duke-university.bsky.social 🔹 Reza Foudazi, @ou.edu 🔗 iupac.org/usnc-iupac-a...
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 07/04/2025
Celebrating inaugural @iupac.org Soong Prize for #Sustainable Chemistry 💚 🏆 Omar M. Yaghi, @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social for groundbreaking work in Reticular Chemistry, which has revolutionised the chemistry to address climate and water challenges facing our planet 🌍 🔗 iupac.org/omar-m-yaghi...
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 12/04/2025
🎉 Say #Ciao to @iupac.org 2025 #Italian Young Observers #YO2025 🇮🇹 #IUPAC2025 👏 🔸 Paola Albanese 🔹 Francesca Cardano 🔸 Luca Consentino 🔹 Sara Fulignati 🔸 Tommaso Giovannini 🔹 Daniele Mazzarella 🔸 Nicola Mirotta 🔹 Roberto Nisticò 🔸 Emilia Paone 🔹 Giacomo Trapasso 🔗 iupac.org/italian-yos-...
Italian IUPAC Young Observer 2025
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 15/04/2025
🌈 Chemistry is diverse, and so are its innovations! Nominate your latest discoveries and up-and-coming technologies for the 2025 IUPAC Top Ten selection. Let's showcase the richness from chemists around the world. #IUPACTop2025 👉🏼 buff.ly/3PSM4aw
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IUPAC @iupac.org · 14/04/2025
🚀 Chemists worldwide, unite! Your work could change the world for the better. Nominate your technologies for the 2025 IUPAC Top Ten and be part of the global celebration of chemistry's impact on our lives. #IUPACTop2025 👉🏼 buff.ly/3PSM4aw
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IUPAC Polymer Division @iupacpolymer.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
💡The Top Ten Emerging Technologies in Chemistry initiative by @iupac.org is now open for nominations. 👉This is your opportunity to highlight groundbreaking innovations that could transform the future! 📆Deadline 30 April 📌 Submit your nomination here: iupac.org/the-top-ten-...
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The Top Ten Emerging Technologies in Chemistry – Call for Proposals for 2022 - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
FacebookTweetPin The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has released its call for proposals to identify the top ten emerging technologies in chemistry with the results to be announced [...
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Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your research! #chemsky
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Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Do you know any early-career researchers making waves in polymer science? Nominate them now! rsc.li/3NH58HJ @acspoly.bsky.social @acspmse.bsky.social @iupacpolymer.bsky.social
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Polymer Chemistry Lectureship
Since 2015, every year we recognise outstanding early career researchers in our community
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Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research @mpip-mainz.mpg.de · 11/02/2025
Today, the Global Women's Breakfast 2025 united women in science worldwide to network and promote gender equality - also in our institute. Thanks to all who joined and contributed! 🌍👩‍🔬 @iupacpolymer.bsky.social @gdch.bsky.social @landfesterdept.bsky.social #GWB2025 #AcceleratingEquityInScience
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Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
We kicked off the #IUPAC #GWB2025 early because the 11th is a holiday in Japan. A big thank you to new faculty member Prof. Naomi Nakayama at #OIST for being our keynote speaker, and thank you to all the participants!
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IUPAC Polymer Division @iupacpolymer.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Congrats to @polymerreaction.bsky.social!
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UCTPOL Jan Merna @uctpol.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Today we organized students research conference @uct @vscht Many industrial partners visited us. Meeting old friends and making new friends. We opened the new lecture hall sponsor by our newly announced General partner, the Synthos company. @iupacpolymer.bsky.social
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European Polymer Congress 2025 @epf2025.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Due to high demand & server issues, the abstract deadline is extended to March 3, 2025! This provides the opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise at EPF 2025. Acceptance notifications remain on April 1. See you in Groningen in June! www.epf2025.org
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EPF 2025 | European Polymer Congress 2025, The Netherlands
EPF 2025. Please join us in Groningen, The Netherlands for the European Polymer Congress 2025!
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Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Call for the themed collection on Hybrid Inorganic-Organic Polymers for #PolymerChemistry is now open! Find out how to submit: www.rsc.org/journals-boo... @roysocchem.bsky.social #ChemSky #Chemistry #Polymers
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