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Division's
Aims
The Polymer Division of the International Union of Pure and Applied
Chemistry is concerned with the science and technology of macromolecules
and polymers. Its aims are:
- To facilitate international scientific exchange
- To cooperate with other international organizations
- To promote macromolecular and polymer science
and technology at the international level, including education,
conferences and the assessment of societal impact
- To define terminology and standards in macromolecular
and polymer science and technology
The means by which the Division
achieves these aims include:
- Developing position papers on issues of
importance to the international community
- Organizing studies of polymer-related
industrial technologies to define critical issues
- Promoting scientific and technological
education and exchange of ideas
- Actively sponsoring international conferences
- Providing financial support for approved
projects in terminology, in polymer, molecular and process characterization,
in special topics and in education
Members of the international polymer community,
who wish to suggest new projects or take part in the work of the Division
in any capacity, are encouraged to contact the Division President.
Until December 2001,
the Division functioned through three Commissions, each comprising various
Working Parties:
- Commission on Macromolecular Nomenclature (IV.1)
- Commission on Polymer Characterization and Properties
(IV.2)
- Commission on Functional Polymers (IV.3)
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