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...

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...

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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🔔 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-...

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...

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

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!

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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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

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...

Want to learn more about greener and recyclable polymers? Check out these papers! 👇 #Polymers #Chemsky

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🧪 Check out Polymer Chemistry’s 2025 Open Access articles👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/... See below for exciting research on greener and recyclable polymers. #OpenAccess #Polymers #GreenPolymers #RecyclablePolymers #SustainablePolymers

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...

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

@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

Congratulations to our very own Tanja Junkers @polymerreaction.bsky.social on receiving the 2025 @iupac.org Distinguished Women in Chemistry Award. #IUPAC2025

Very productive 2 days at #IUPAC2025 General Assembly! @iupac.org #chemsky

When you have IUPAC meetings, but also your kids want dinner #iupac @iupacpolymer.bsky.social

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

🔔 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 July issue published by @iupac.org, @degruyterbrill.bsky.social 📚 🔗 iupac.org/etoc-alert-p... 🌐 iupac.org/PAC

On my way to Kuala Lumpur for IUPAC 2025! Ready for a great week with @iupacpolymer.bsky.social

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

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...

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...

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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Want to influence international chemistry nomenclature? Here's your opportunity: www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/take... #ChemSky #ScienceSky

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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📖 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...

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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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...

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/...

🧪 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

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-...