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: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=5lyTJsEAAAAJ
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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...
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...
October 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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...
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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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/...
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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/...
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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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October 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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
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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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!
September 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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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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...
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August 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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...
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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...
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#chemsky #polymers @iupac.org
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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August 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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
#chemsky #polymers @iupac.org
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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
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1️⃣ Vice President (2026–2027)
🇯🇵 Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social
2️⃣ Treasurer (2026–2029)
🇬🇧 Derek Craston
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August 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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
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1️⃣ Vice President (2026–2027)
🇯🇵 Christine Luscombe @luscombeoist.bsky.social
2️⃣ Treasurer (2026–2029)
🇬🇧 Derek Craston
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Want to learn more about greener and recyclable polymers? Check out these papers! 👇 #Polymers #Chemsky
🧪 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
See below for exciting research on greener and recyclable polymers.
#OpenAccess #Polymers #GreenPolymers #RecyclablePolymers #SustainablePolymers
August 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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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...
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...
July 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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...
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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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
Find the full collection here 👉https://pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/articlecollectionlanding?sercode=py&themeid=47a8163b-2242-4717-9104-341d81e32a11
July 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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
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.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 🌍
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#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 🌍
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July 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
@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
#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 🌍
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Congratulations to our very own Tanja Junkers @polymerreaction.bsky.social on receiving the 2025 @iupac.org Distinguished Women in Chemistry Award. #IUPAC2025
July 14, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Congratulations to our very own Tanja Junkers @polymerreaction.bsky.social on receiving the 2025 @iupac.org Distinguished Women in Chemistry Award. #IUPAC2025
July 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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July 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Selamat Datang! It’s Kuala Lumpur time for #IUPAC2025 🇲🇾
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🔔 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 July issue published by @iupac.org, @degruyterbrill.bsky.social 📚
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July 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
🔔 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 July issue published by @iupac.org, @degruyterbrill.bsky.social 📚
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On my way to Kuala Lumpur for IUPAC 2025! Ready for a great week with @iupacpolymer.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
On my way to Kuala Lumpur for IUPAC 2025! Ready for a great week with @iupacpolymer.bsky.social
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Join me in Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾
I am delighted to attend #IUPAC2025 as UK Young Observer 👍
I look forward to meeting with @iupac.org @rsc.org colleagues 😊
I will join @iupacpolymer.bsky.social and CHEMRAWN meetings and host @iycnglobal.bsky.social #MYCN Young Chemists Program 🔥
#Chemsky See you soon ❤️
I am delighted to attend #IUPAC2025 as UK Young Observer 👍
I look forward to meeting with @iupac.org @rsc.org colleagues 😊
I will join @iupacpolymer.bsky.social and CHEMRAWN meetings and host @iycnglobal.bsky.social #MYCN Young Chemists Program 🔥
#Chemsky See you soon ❤️
July 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Join me in Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾
I am delighted to attend #IUPAC2025 as UK Young Observer 👍
I look forward to meeting with @iupac.org @rsc.org colleagues 😊
I will join @iupacpolymer.bsky.social and CHEMRAWN meetings and host @iycnglobal.bsky.social #MYCN Young Chemists Program 🔥
#Chemsky See you soon ❤️
I am delighted to attend #IUPAC2025 as UK Young Observer 👍
I look forward to meeting with @iupac.org @rsc.org colleagues 😊
I will join @iupacpolymer.bsky.social and CHEMRAWN meetings and host @iycnglobal.bsky.social #MYCN Young Chemists Program 🔥
#Chemsky See you soon ❤️
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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
July 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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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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 ⬇️
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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 ⬇️
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June 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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...
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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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 ♻️
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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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June 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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 ♻️
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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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May 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Want to influence international chemistry nomenclature? Here's your opportunity: www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/take... #ChemSky #ScienceSky
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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
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📝 Ivan Aprahamian @aprahamian.bsky.social Dean Astumian @deanast.bsky.social Carson Bruns, Stephen Goldup @sgoldup.bsky.social Pierangelo Metrangolo, Daisy Pooler @daisypooler.bsky.social
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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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May 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
📖 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
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📝 Ivan Aprahamian @aprahamian.bsky.social Dean Astumian @deanast.bsky.social Carson Bruns, Stephen Goldup @sgoldup.bsky.social Pierangelo Metrangolo, Daisy Pooler @daisypooler.bsky.social
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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
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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
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May 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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
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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
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I am delighted to attend #IUPAC2025 🇲🇾 as UK @iupac.org Young Observer 🇬🇧
I look forward to meeting with Fran @chemmouse.bsky.social Mary @marygarson.bsky.social Christine @luscombeoist.bsky.social in person in July 👍
I will be a speaker for @iycnglobal.bsky.social – #MYCN Young Chemists Programme 🎤
I look forward to meeting with Fran @chemmouse.bsky.social Mary @marygarson.bsky.social Christine @luscombeoist.bsky.social in person in July 👍
I will be a speaker for @iycnglobal.bsky.social – #MYCN Young Chemists Programme 🎤
🎉 Cheers to Class of 2025 UK @iupac.org Young Observers #YO2025 🇬🇧
🔸 Alena Vdovchenko, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
🔹 Tom McDonald, @ucl.ac.uk
🔸 Brian Li @brianli.uk, @iycnglobal.bsky.social
🔹 Oliver Thomas, @ox.ac.uk
Coordinator: Andrew Shore, @rsc.org Committee
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🔸 Alena Vdovchenko, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
🔹 Tom McDonald, @ucl.ac.uk
🔸 Brian Li @brianli.uk, @iycnglobal.bsky.social
🔹 Oliver Thomas, @ox.ac.uk
Coordinator: Andrew Shore, @rsc.org Committee
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May 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I am delighted to attend #IUPAC2025 🇲🇾 as UK @iupac.org Young Observer 🇬🇧
I look forward to meeting with Fran @chemmouse.bsky.social Mary @marygarson.bsky.social Christine @luscombeoist.bsky.social in person in July 👍
I will be a speaker for @iycnglobal.bsky.social – #MYCN Young Chemists Programme 🎤
I look forward to meeting with Fran @chemmouse.bsky.social Mary @marygarson.bsky.social Christine @luscombeoist.bsky.social in person in July 👍
I will be a speaker for @iycnglobal.bsky.social – #MYCN Young Chemists Programme 🎤
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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! 👇
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Check out our collection showcasing some of the most popular papers published by authors based in China here! 👇
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April 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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! 👇
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Check out our collection showcasing some of the most popular papers published by authors based in China here! 👇
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