PMSE Centennial: Celebration of Success and New Frontiers in Polymer Materials Science and Engineering

Published

September 18, 2025

Author(s)

Mellissa Grunlan, LaShanda Korely, Qinghuang Lin, Christopher Soles, Rigorberto Advincula, Arthi Jayaraman, Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez, Elsa Reichmanis, Jodie Lutkenhaus, Rodney Priestly, Bridgitte Voit, Thomas Epps

Abstract

In 2024, the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) marked celebrated its centennial. This historic occasion was marked at the 2024 Spring ACS Meeting in New Orleans with a Centennial Symposium entitled "PMSE Centennial: Celebration of Success and New Frontiers in Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering". The symposium reflected on past scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, and new frontiers in the field of polymeric materials science and engineering. Eight thematic areas comprised the symposium: Advanced Manufacturing, AI and Materials Discovery, Biomaterials, Electronic Materials, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Smart Materials, and Sustainability. The 31 distinguished speakers, representing academia, industry, and national laboratories, shared their unique perspectives. Within this viewpoint, distinguished speakers have expanded on the symposium's themes, summarizing key takeaways, identifying critical challenges, and exploring opportunities for continued advancements in polymer science.

Citation

ACS Macro Letters

Pub Type

Journals

Keywords

Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Physics, History of Polymers, American Chemical Society, Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering

Citation

Grunlan, M. , Korely, L. , Lin, Q. , Soles, C. , Advincula, R. , Jayaraman, A. , Cosgriff-Hernandez, E. , Reichmanis, E. , Lutkenhaus, J. , Priestly, R. , Voit, B. and Epps, T. (2025), PMSE Centennial: Celebration of Success and New Frontiers in Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, ACS Macro Letters (Accessed September 24, 2025)