On the afternoon of April 9, 2025, the Baichuan Forum, hosted by the Graduate School of Ocean University of China and organized by the School of Materials Science and Engineering, commenced in Room 212 of the Materials Science Building. Dr. Liu Qingchun, Director of the Polymer Chemistry Research Center at Jingbo Research Institute, was invited as the keynote speaker to deliver a lecture titled Synthesis and Application of Industrial Rubber.
Dr. Liu introduced the fundamental concepts of rubber and performance characteristics prioritized across downstream industries. He detailed the synthesis processes of several industrial rubbers and their applications in diverse industrial sectors. Presenting cutting-edge developments in the rubber industry, he highlighted Jingbo Group’s innovations in synthetic rubber, particularly the latest advancements in bio-based itaconate ester rubber. This breakthrough resulted from Jingbo’s collaboration with Academician Zhang Liqun’s team, aligning with China’s Dual Carbon strategy.
The lecture sparked great interest among attending faculty and students. During the Q&A session, Dr. Liu engaged in in-depth discussions on rubber synthesis techniques and applications, addressing numerous questions with expertise and patience.
Speaker Profile:
Liu Qingchun earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2007. After completing postdoctoral research in plastics (2009), he joined Lanxess Chemical (now Arlanxeo) in the Industrial Rubber Products Division, serving as Researcher, R&D Manager, and Technical Marketing Manager. Since joining Jingbo Research Institute in 2021, he has led R&D and technology management for rubber/plastic materials. Currently, he directs the Polymer Chemistry Research Center at Jingbo and serves as Executive Director of Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for High-Performance Polyolefin Materials & Recycling. With extensive expertise in specialty rubber synthesis and application, his research focuses on high-performance hydrocarbon resins and polymeric materials for new energy applications. He holds 8 international patents and over 10 Chinese patents.
Text/Photos: Zhang Chunyan
