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Media release - Announcing the 'International Symposium on Novel Molecules for Resources and Sustainability'

4 - 5 February 2027
Novotel Melbourne on Collins

Learn more, submit an abstract or register to attend here: International Symposium on Novel Molecules for Resources and Sustainability

Exploring how chemical design, from molecules to macromolecules, supports a more sustainable resource future

Hosted by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre Of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, this symposium celebrates the outstanding scientific contributions of Professor San H. Thang to polymer science and explores how precision polymer chemistry is transforming materials design for a more sustainable resource future. The event will bring together researchers from polymer chemistry, materials science, resource and process engineering, with a shared focus on recycling, resource recovery, and minimising environmental impact. World-leading plenary speakers will present an international program in the areas of polymer fundamentals, biopolymers and biomolecules, applications and industry impact which lead on to the following themes.

Material Design — precision polymers, circular design principles, and recyclable materials 

Biopolymers — renewable feedstocks, biodegradable materials, and reduced environmental footprint 

Resources and Sustainability — resource recovery, industry applications, and minimising environmental impact

Register here