September 14–19, 2026
XIX International Conference
"Topical Problems of Energy Conversion
in Lithium Electrochemical Systems"
with satellite conference
XIV International Conference for Young Scientists
"Mendeleev 2026" in focus: Electrochemistry and all around
XIX International Conference
"Topical Problems of Energy Conversion
in Lithium Electrochemical Systems"
with satellite conference
XIV International Conference for Young Scientists
"Mendeleev 2026" in focus: Electrochemistry and all around
For researchers, faculty, and industry professionals
The biennial flagship forum for established scientists and engineers working on fundamental and applied problems in the research, development, and production of primary and secondary power sources with lithium or lithiated negative electrodes. The series began in September 1990 with the First All-Union Conference on Lithium Power Sources in Novocherkassk and has been held every two years since.
For undergraduate and master’s students, PhD students, and early-career researchers under 35
A satellite event with international reach, bringing together participants from Germany, Italy, India, Brazil, China, Japan, Russia, and beyond. MENDELEEV 2026 offers a dedicated stage to present results and build professional networks across all areas of electrochemistry.
For questions, feel free to contact us via Li-ion-mendeleev@spbu.ru
Organizers
CHAIRS:
- Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 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
MEMBERS:
- Dr. Sci., Prof. Artem Abakumov, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology
- Dr. Dmitry Agafonov, St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology
- Dr. Sci. Olga Bushkova, Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Dr. Vasily Zhdanov, Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute
- Corresponding Member RAS, Dr. Sci. Yuri Zaikov, Institute of High-Temperature Electrochemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
- Dr. Daniil Itkis, Lomonosov Moscow State University
- Dr. Sci., Prof. Vladimir Kolosnitsyn, Ufa Institute of Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Dr. Sci., Prof. Veniamin Kondratyev, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Sci. Tatiana Kulova, Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Dr. Sergey Likhonosov, PJSC Saturn
- Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Prof. Andrey Yaroslavtsev, the RAS Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry
- Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan, Prof. Zhumabay Bakenov, Nazarbayev University
- Dr., Prof. Keith Stevenson, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology
- Dr. Sci. Denis Kornilov, Deputy General Director & Scientific Director (Chemical Power Sources), JSC Avex
- Dr. M. Yu. Maksimov, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Organising Committee
CHAIR:
Dr. Sci., Prof. Irina Balova, Director of the Institute of Chemistry, St. Petersburg State University
SCIENTIFIC SECRETARIES:
- Dr., Assoc. Prof. Mariia Dmitrenko, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr., Senior Lecturer, Alexey Volkov, St. Petersburg State University
MEMBERS:
- Dr., Assoc. Prof. Elena Alekseeva, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Sci., Prof. Anastasia Penkova, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr., Assoc. Prof. Nikita Bogachev, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr., Senior Lecturer Dmitrii Anishchenko, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr., Senior Lecturer Anton Domnin, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr., Senior Researcher Petr Korusenko, St. Petersburg State University
- Arseniy Kalnin St. Petersburg State University
- Vasiliy Potapenkov, St. Petersburg State University
- Ksenia Kharisova, St. Petersburg State University
- Yulia Ilyinykh, St. Petersburg State University
- Stephanie Kolesnik, St. Petersburg State University
- Georgii Misikov, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Vladimir Mikhaylov, St. Petersburg State University
- Troyana Kissler, St. Petersburg State University
- Nazar Moshnenko, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Sci., Prof. Nikolai Rostovskii, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Anastasiia Podurets, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Anna Kuzminova St. Petersburg State University
- Ilia Filippov, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Artemiy Samarov, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Svetlana Baykova, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Sergey Baykov, St. Petersburg State University
- Elina Alikparova, St. Petersburg State University
- Kirill Barbayanov, St. Petersburg State University
- Danil Krutin, St. Petersburg State University
- Dr. Maria Ledovskaya, St. Petersburg State University
Speakers
Plenary speakers
- Evgeniy V. AntipovAcademician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry. Head of the Department of Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University; Professor, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), Russia.
Laureate of the Sber Science Award 2024 in the "Physical World" category; laureate of the National Award in the Field of Future Technologies "VYZOV" 2024 in the "Breakthrough" (Proryv) category.
GScholar | Istina | Skoltech | Scopus - Andrey B. YaroslavtsevAcademician of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry; Head of the Ionics of Functional Materials Laboratory, N.S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, RAS; Department Head and Professor at HSE University; Member of the HSE Academic Council (Russia).
Awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (II class)
RAS | HSE | Scopus | ORCID - Seung-Taek MyungProfessor, Department of Nano Engineering, Sejong University, Republic of Korea. Editor (Editor-in-Chief) of the Journal of Power Sources
GScholar | Sejong Elsevier Pure | Scopus | ORCID - Shinichi KomabaProfessor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science (Japan). Recipient of the "2014 RESONATE AWARD" (battery-related research recognition as reported by the Komaba Lab / TUS pages)
GScholar | TUS Elsevier Pure | Scopus | ORCID - Zhumabay BakenovMember of the Kazakh National Academy of Sciences; Professor (Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan). Director of the Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science at National Laboratory Astana.
Recipient of the 2021 "Best Researcher Award" (Government of Kazakhstan) and the 2019 Scopus Award "Researcher of the Year"
GScholar | NU Research | Scopus | ORCID - Yuping WuProfessor at the School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, China; Editor-in-Chief of Energy Materials. Specialist in electrochemical energy storage systems, including lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and solid electrolytes.
Personal Page | ORCID | Scopus | Energy Materials
Venue
Address: Sankt-Peterburgskoye shosse, 109, Peterhof, St. Petersburg, Russia, 198515.
Take a suburban train from Baltiysky Railway Station (Балтийский вокзал) to Mikhailovskaya Dacha Station (станция "Михайловская Дача"); trains toward Oranienbaum (Ораниенбаум) and Kalishche (Калище) are suitable.
Approximate travel time from Baltiysky to Mikhailovskaya Dacha is 32 minutes. Specific times can be checked using the following site.
Be careful to board the front and centre cars, as the platform is shorter than the train and doors may not open in the last cars at Mikhailovskaya Dacha Station.
A pedestrian route from Mikhailovskaya Dacha Station to GSOM entrance is shown here.
Getting there by bus:
- From Avtovo metro (станция метро Автово): routes 200, 201, 210 to Gofmeisterskaya Street stop.
- From Prospekt Veteranov metro (станция метро Проспект Ветеранов: routes 329 and 103 to Gofmeisterskaya Street stop.
- From Leninsky Prospekt metro (станция метро Ленинский проспект): route 103 is also available
You can find routes and actual location of nearest bus using links: 200, 201, 210, 103, 329.
Transport advisory:
- Peterhof is a top tourist destination; transport to the southern outskirts of St. Petersburg can be congested, so arriving before session start is strongly recommended.
- In case of delays, consult a live traffic map and prefer routes that avoid central Peterhof; for example, route 329 is recommended, while 200 and 210 can be crowded in early autumn afternoons.
Accommodation
To ensure a comfortable stay during the conference, we have prepared a list of recommended accommodation options located near the venue — the Mikhailovskaya Dacha campus of Saint Petersburg State University (Graduate School of Management, SPbU).
The list includes hotels and guest houses located at various distances from the conference venue.
Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation directly through their chosen accommodation provider.
Several hotels offer special accommodation conditions for conference participants (see below).
Hotel (clickable) | Address | Distance to venue, km | Discount |
Gofmeisterskaya st. 2, lit. A, Peterhof | 0,7 | Details pending | |
St. Petersburg highway, 93A, Strelna | 2,2 | ||
St. Petersburg highway, 97B, Strelna | 2,2 | ||
Nagornaya st., 17k2, Strelna | 2,4 | ||
St. Petersburg highway no. 134b | 2,9 | Details pending | |
St. Peterburgsky Avenue, 34, Petergof | 5,2 | 12% off with promo code Li-ион on published rates (excludes “Long Stay” and wellness tours) | |
St. Petersburg highway, 42, Peterhof | 5,3 | ||
St. Petersburg Avenue, 44A | 5,4 | 15% off with promo code Li-ион on all published rates | |
St. Petersburg highway, 38A, Strelna | 5,8 | ||
Glinka street, 6, building 4, Strelna | 6,0 | ||
St. Petersburg highway, 60, Peterhof | 6,3 | ||
St Petersburg, Dachnaya Ulitsa, 13 | 9,7 |
Explore the interactive map below to see the exact locations of our recommended hotels and guest houses relative to the conference venue (Mikhailovskaya Dacha).
Participate
Sections
The XIX International Conference features five thematic sections:
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 is organised around four sections:
Md1. The future of energy: post-lithium technologies and sustainable development
"The future of energy: post-lithium technologies and sustainable development" focuses on alternatives and complements to current lithium-based systems, combining fundamental and applied research to create next-generation energy-efficient devices.Key research areas include the development and characterization of organic, polymeric, and inorganic materials for supercapacitors, the synthesis of highly efficient catalysts for oxygen reduction reactions (required for fuel cells and metal-air batteries), and the electrosynthesis of organic compounds as a promising area of sustainable electrochemistry.
Particular attention is paid to modern approaches to the diagnostics of functional materials using advanced methods, including synchrotron radiation. These methods provide information on the atomic and electronic structure of substances, while in situ/operando experiments enable the direct establishment of fundamental structure-property correlations.
Chair of the Section: Dr. Petr Korusenko, Md1.section@spbu.ru
Md2. Materials for electrochemical energy systems
Key Topics of the Session "Materials for Electrochemical Energy":
- Synthesis and characterization of novel electrode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.
- Development and investigation of advanced solid-state electrolytes to enhance device safety and energy density.
- Surface modification of anode and cathode materials to suppress degradation mechanisms.
- Research on recycling technologies for spent lithium-ion batteries.
- Computer modeling and quantum-chemical calculations to predict the properties of new materials and ion intercalation mechanisms.
Md3. Theoretical issues in electrochemistry
The section is devoted to theoretical aspects of modern electrochemistry, including the development and application of quantum chemical methods and molecular dynamics to study the mechanisms of electrocatalytic reactions, the nature of active sites, and the elementary steps of charge transfer.
We invite contributions presenting new approaches to multiscale modeling of electrochemical systems: from classical Newman-type models to original physico-mathematical models describing transport processes, potential distribution, and degradation in batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells.
An important topic of the section is the advancement of the theory of electroanalytical methods. We welcome reports on the modeling and interpretation of electrochemical impedance spectra, various modes of voltammetry, chronoamperometry, and other techniques for determining kinetic parameters and transport mechanisms.
Also in focus are fundamental problems of solid-state electrochemistry and interfaces, including the theoretical description of the electrical double layer, intercalation processes, and novel electrode materials using computational approaches.
Chair of the Section: Dr. Dmitrii Anishchenko, Md3.section@spbu.ru
Md4. Operational challenges of chemical power sources
The "Operational сhallenges of chemical power sources" section focuses on connecting laboratory results to commercial technology, addressing scale-up, manufacturability, reliability, state diagnostics, and safe operation of electrochemical energy storage across diverse applications. Key topics include industrial production and engineering design, operating regimes and degradation, thermal and operational safety, as well as approaches to recycling, disposal, and reuse of materials and cells. Special attention will be given to battery management systems, modeling of behavior during cycling and storage, and assessment of lifetime and fault tolerance under varying conditions. The section welcomes both researchers working on fundamental and applied aspects of electrochemical power sources and industry representatives, including energy storage technology developers and specialists implementing these systems in transport, off-grid devices and stationary energy infrastructure.
Chair of the Section: Dr Elena Alekseeva, Md4.section@spbu.ru
Important:
- Selected presentations, recommended by section juries, will be considered for publication in the Russian Journal of Electrochemistry
- The book of abstracts will be indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI).
Important Dates
Registration and abstract submission deadline | April 30, 2026 |
Early-bird fee payment deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Notification of acceptance and presentation format (early bird) | after May 31, 2026 |
Regular fee payment deadline | June 30, 2026 |
Notification of acceptance and presentation format (final) | after June 30, 2026 |
Conference dates | September 14−19, 2026 |
How it works: Register and submit your abstract by 30 April to be considered. Pay by 31 May to lock in early-bird rates. Abstracts receive decisions in two waves: early decisions after 31 May, final decisions after 30 June.
Programme
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Oral sessions bring together plenary and keynote lectures by invited speakers alongside contributed talks from participants at all career stages. Sessions are organised into nine parallel tracks to maintain coherent thematic streams and minimize scheduling conflicts among related topics.
POSTER SESSION
As an alternative or complement to an oral presentation, participants may present their results as a poster to foster interactive discussion and networking. Poster sessions are aligned with the same topical sections as the oral programme. Additional topics may be announced separately.
PARTICIPATION IN ABSENTIA
This option covers publication in the conference book of abstracts only, without on-site attendance or access to conference events.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops on high-interest, emerging topics will be held during the conference to address fast-moving areas and community priorities. In an informal, interactive format, participants exchange ideas, pose questions, and debate timely issues in modern electrochemistry.
COMMERCIAL EXHIBITION
Commercial partners will have a prominent exhibition area co-located with the poster hall to maximize visibility and engagement with the research community. Exhibitors will have opportunities to meet attendees and showcase advances in instrumentation, technologies, applications, and methods throughout the conference.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
A curated social programme will complement the scientific agenda and create welcoming opportunities to connect with colleagues, mentors, and collaborators. Activities will highlight the distinctive atmosphere of Saint Petersburg, widely regarded as Russia’s cultural capital and home to a UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Registration Fee
The registration fee covers participation in the conference and includes the following:
- Admission to all scientific sessions
- Access to the exhibition area
- Conference bag and documentation
- Digital access to the Book of Abstracts
- Coffee breaks and lunch
- Welcome reception
- Cultural programme
Participant category | Early bird (until 31 May 2026) | Regular (until 30 Jun 2026) |
International participants | ||
International participant | 26,000 RUB | 30,000 RUB |
Russian Federation & CIS citizens (reduced fees) | ||
Academic participant | 13,000 RUB | 15,000 RUB |
Business & industry representative | 16,000 RUB | 18,000 RUB |
Young scientist (under 35) | 8,000 RUB | 10,000 RUB |
University student / PhD student (aspirant) | 6,000 RUB | 8,000 RUB |
Accompanying person | ||
No participation in conference sessions; no participant kit | 7,000 RUB | 9,000 RUB |
Participation in absentia | ||
Abstract publication only; no on-site participation; no participant kit | 3,000 RUB | 5,000 RUB |
Academic members of the D. I. Mendeleev Russian Chemical Society are eligible for a 2,000 ₽ discount; membership confirmation (uploaded upon registration) is required.
To pay the registration fee, we recommend using the SPbU Unified Payment Service:
If payment through the SPbU Unified Payment Service is not available to you, you may also pay the registration fee using the bank details provided below. Attention! In the payment comment, be sure to include: "Registration fee Li-Ion MENDELEEV 2026 for <your full name>"
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IMPORTANT
- Participation in absentia includes abstract publication only and does not include on-site attendance or access to conference sessions or events.
- Each participant may publish one abstract per paid registration fee; additional abstracts require an additional registration fee.
- When paying by bank transfer, include "Registration fee Li-Ion MENDELEEV 2026 for <your full name>" statementin the payment receipt.
- When paying by credit or debit card, please use your own card (in your own name). If a supervisor, colleague, or administrator pays on your behalf, their name will appear on the payment record, which may cause your registration to be marked as unpaid. To avoid delays, either pay with your own card or notify us immediately at Li-ion-mendeleev@spbu.ru if you experience problems with the payment.
- The registration fee does not cover accommodation. For a selection of nearby hotels please refer to the respective section of the website.
Registration
Abstract Submission
When you fill in the online registration form, you will be asked to upload your abstract as a .docx file. Use the official template in English or Russian — your choice! Download it below.
Important: Your presentation or poster title must match the abstract title in language. If you submit an English abstract, your talk/poster title must be in English (and vice versa for Russian).
File name (required before upload): Please save your abstract file as
[Conference Section Shorthand]_[LastName][FirstName].docx
Conference Section Shorthand: Li1-Li5 for the Main Conference and Md1-Md4 for MENDELEEV 2026 (Youth).
Examples: Li5_IvanovaAnna.docx, Md1_DoeJohn.docx
(Use letters/numbers only; no spaces.)
If you want to check how the final file should look, download a sample abstract, and follow it closely. Before uploading, delete the instruction page included in the template file.
Download templates & samples:
Formatting requirements (quick check):
Abstracts must fit on one page (A4, 2.5 cm margins). To meet this limit:
- Length: 250–500 words (EN) / ~200–400 words (RU), excluding title, authors, references, and acknowledgements.
- Maximum one figure/scheme; preferred format PNG/JPG, ≥300 DPI.
- References: 2–5 sources; GOST R 7.0.5-2008 preferred; include DOI when available.
Sponsors & Partners
We welcome organisations and companies who wish to connect with the electrochemistry and materials science community at one of the largest gatherings of the field in Russia. Partnership opportunities are available at several levels, each offering meaningful visibility and engagement with hundreds of researchers, industry professionals, and talented early-career scientists.
To discuss partnership opportunities, explore full sponsorship options, or request exhibition options, contact us at info.Li-ion-mendeleev@spbu.ru. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contacts
Scientific secretaries of the Conference
Dr. Mariia Dmitrenko
Dr. Alexey Volkov
If you have any questions regarding registration, program and participation, please contact us
When you write to us, please include the following information to help us process your request quickly:
- Full name
- Selected conference section
- Abstract title (if applicable)
Suggested email subject line:
[Your full name] - [Selected section shorthand]
For example:
Ivan Kuznetsov — Md2
Technical organization inquiries:
julia.ilinikh@spbu.ru
+7 (812) 363-60-44
Julia Ilinikh