The conferences provide a key platform for established researchers, engineers, students, and young scientists working on fundamental and applied issues of electrochemistry, materials science, and the development and production of chemical power sources.

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XIX International Conference Sections:

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Li1. Scientific foundations of processes in lithium primary and secondary power sources

Li2. Functional electrode, electrolyte, and auxiliary materials

Li3. Development of primary cells and rechargeable batteries

Li4. Industrial production, safe operation, and recycling

Li5. Methods of experimental research

MENDELEEV 2026 (Youth) Sections:

Md1. The future of energy: post-lithium technologies and sustainable development

Md2. Materials for electrochemical energy systems

Md3. Theoretical issues in electrochemistry

Md4. Operational challenges of chemical power sources

Important dates:

Registration and abstract submission deadline: April 30, 2026

Early-bird fee payment deadline: May 31, 2026

Regular fee payment deadline: June 30, 2026

Conference dates: September 14–19, 2026

Formats: oral presentations, poster session, workshops, commercial exhibition, and participation in absentia (abstract publication only). Official languages: Russian and English. Abstract length: 250–500 words on 1 A4 page.

The event is organized by St. Petersburg State University.

​Program Committee Chairs:

Academician of the RAS, Prof. Evgeny Antipov (Lomonosov Moscow State University)

Dr. Sci., Prof. Alexander Skundin (A.N. Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry RAS)

Dr. Sci., Prof. Oleg Levin (St. Petersburg State University)

Organizing Committee:

​Chair: Dr. Sci., Prof. Irina Balova (Director of the Institute of Chemistry, SPbU)

Scientific Secretaries: Dr., Assoc. Prof. Mariia Dmitrenko (SPbU); Dr., Senior Lecturer Alexey Volkov (SPbU)

Scientific Secretaries: Dr. Mariia Dmitrenko, Dr. Alexey Volkov.

​General inquiries email: Li-ion-mendeleev@spbu.ru

​Partnership and sponsorship inquiries: info.Li-ion-mendeleev@spbu.ru

​Telegram: t.me/Mendeleev_spbu

​VK: vk.com/li_ion_mendeleev.spbu

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Partners, support, media support

The book of abstracts will be indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI).

​Selected presentations recommended by section juries will be considered for publication in the Russian Journal of Electrochemistry.

​Members of the D. I. Mendeleev Russian Chemical Society are eligible for a 2,000 RUB discount on the registration fee.

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On-site participation (Early bird / Regular):

International participant: 26,000 RUB / 30,000 RUB

Academic participant (Russian Federation & CIS citizens): 13,000 RUB / 15,000 RUB

Business & industry representative (Russian Federation & CIS citizens): 16,000 RUB / 18,000 RUB

Young scientist (under 35): 8,000 RUB / 10,000 RUB

University student / PhD student: 6,000 RUB / 8,000 RUB

Accompanying person: 7,000 RUB / 9,000 RUB

Participation in absentia (abstract publication only):

3,000 RUB / 5,000 RUB