Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas, Inc. - KKP

28/05/2025

As a biomaterials engineer at the University of California, Irvine, Herdeline Ardoña creates materials that might one day solve the organ donor shortage or help scientists grow tissues that could be used to screen drugs or study diseases. Read more: https://cen.acs.org/materials/biomaterials/2025-Talented-12-Herdeline-Ardona/103/web/2025/05?sc=250524_sc_eng_fb_cen

28/05/2025

A captivating lab demonstration of flame tests showing the unique colors produced by 10 different metals when burned. Each flame reveals the identity of the metal through its distinct hue.

09/05/2025

09/04/2025

Beware of PFAS!

Today is 🍳

Teflon is a fluorochemical, a group of stable and long-lived compounds that have generated environmental and health concerns.

This graphic looks at the uses of these compounds, the concerns, and possible alternatives: https://www.compoundchem.com/2024/12/06/pfas/

01/04/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐅𝐂𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃!
Submit your nominations until April 18, 2025.
For more details, please visit:
https://www.pfcs.org.ph/pfcs-awards/

Excited for the 39th Philippine Chemistry Congress? Join us at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICON), Iloilo City from July 2-4, 2025! 🔬🌍. Limited slots available – don’t miss out! 🏃‍♂️💨 REGISTER NOW!

👉 Key Links:
39th PCC Website: https://39pcc.pact.ph
Registration: https://39pcc.pact.ph/registration/
Abstract Submission: https://bit.ly/3OIIxet
2025 PFCS Award Nomination: https://www.pfcs.org.ph/pfcs-awards/

📅 Important Dates:
3rd Call for Abstracts Deadline: March 21, 2025
Accepted Papers Announcement: March 28, 2025
PFCS Award Nomination Deadline: April 18, 2025
Early Bird Registration: April 30, 2025
Pre-conference Workshop: July 1, 2025
39th PCC Event: July 2-4, 2025
Let’s come together and make this year’s Congress remarkable. 🌟

26/03/2025

23/03/2025

I’m flying out to San Diego for today! Here’s a reminder of the chemistry that cleans the air you breathe on a plane in C&EN: https://cen.acs.org/safety/consumer-safety/Periodic-Graphics-chemistry-airplane-air/102/i26

17/03/2025

Insights into their genes may help scientists engineer bacteria to tackle PFAS

15/03/2025

Compound preferentially targets peripheral cannabinoid receptors and relieved pain in mouse studies