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Exhibitions and Conferences
M. S. Doronina
Tradition and Innovation: The Secret to the Chernyaev Conference’s Longevity DOI: 10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.180.183
The 24th Chernyaev Conference on Chemistry, Analytics, and Technology of Platinum Metals will be held from June 15 to 19, 2026, at the N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry. The conference is timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Academician I. I. Chernyaev’s discovery of the phenomenon of trans-influence. The co-chairs of the program committee, Doctor of Chemistry and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Konstantin Yuryevich Zhizhin and Doctor of Chemistry Tatyana Maksimovna Buslaeva, discuss the conference’s history, role, and prospects.
Tradition and Innovation: The Secret to the Chernyaev Conference’s Longevity DOI: 10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.180.183
The 24th Chernyaev Conference on Chemistry, Analytics, and Technology of Platinum Metals will be held from June 15 to 19, 2026, at the N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry. The conference is timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Academician I. I. Chernyaev’s discovery of the phenomenon of trans-influence. The co-chairs of the program committee, Doctor of Chemistry and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Konstantin Yuryevich Zhizhin and Doctor of Chemistry Tatyana Maksimovna Buslaeva, discuss the conference’s history, role, and prospects.
V. V. Rodchenkova
24th International Exhibition Analitika Expo 2026: New Technologies, New Solutions, New Partners DOI: 10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.184.200
From April 22 to 24, the Crocus Expo IEC (Moscow) hosted the 24th Interindustry International Exhibition of Laboratory Equipment and Chemical Reagents, Analitika Expo 2026. This is the largest event of the year for laboratory professionals in Russia and the CIS, showcasing the latest advances in laboratory equipment, chemical reagents, research automation and digitalization, biotechnology, and more. Over 200 Russian and international companies presented solutions that will serve as the foundation for upgrading laboratory and research center equipment in the coming years. Over 6,000 visitors from 75 regions of Russia and 15 countries attended the exhibition.
24th International Exhibition Analitika Expo 2026: New Technologies, New Solutions, New Partners DOI: 10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.184.200
From April 22 to 24, the Crocus Expo IEC (Moscow) hosted the 24th Interindustry International Exhibition of Laboratory Equipment and Chemical Reagents, Analitika Expo 2026. This is the largest event of the year for laboratory professionals in Russia and the CIS, showcasing the latest advances in laboratory equipment, chemical reagents, research automation and digitalization, biotechnology, and more. Over 200 Russian and international companies presented solutions that will serve as the foundation for upgrading laboratory and research center equipment in the coming years. Over 6,000 visitors from 75 regions of Russia and 15 countries attended the exhibition.
V. B. Baranovskaya
The I Russian Conference X-ray Methods for Studying Substances and Materials DOI:10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.202.206
From April 20 to 24, 2026, the first Russian conference X-ray Methods for Studying Substances and Materials was held at the N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It brought together nearly 200 participants from across the country. The conference was organized by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Division of Chemistry and Materials Science, the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Scientific Council for Inorganic Chemistry, the N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the world-class scientific center Center for Rational Use of Rare Metal Raw Materials.
The I Russian Conference X-ray Methods for Studying Substances and Materials DOI:10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.202.206
From April 20 to 24, 2026, the first Russian conference X-ray Methods for Studying Substances and Materials was held at the N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It brought together nearly 200 participants from across the country. The conference was organized by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Division of Chemistry and Materials Science, the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Scientific Council for Inorganic Chemistry, the N. S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the world-class scientific center Center for Rational Use of Rare Metal Raw Materials.
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Standardization
A. N. Pronin, S. V. Medvedevskikh, E. P. Sobina, V. V. Studenok
Reference Materials in Ensuring Uniformity of Measurements: Activities of the State Service of Reference Materials The article highlights the key stages of formation, the current state, and the development paths of the State Service of Reference Materials for Composition and Properties of Substances and Materials. A retrospective analysis is carried out of the establishment of the service and the gradual formation in the country of an integrated system for the development, production, and application of reference materials. The key areas of the service’s activity are summarized: scientific research, methodological support, information provision in the field of reference materials, and international cooperation. It is concluded that the development of the State Service of Reference Materials is aimed at addressing priority state tasks: improving the quality and safety of domestic products, enhancing their competitiveness, and, as a consequence, improving the quality of life in the country.
Reference Materials in Ensuring Uniformity of Measurements: Activities of the State Service of Reference Materials The article highlights the key stages of formation, the current state, and the development paths of the State Service of Reference Materials for Composition and Properties of Substances and Materials. A retrospective analysis is carried out of the establishment of the service and the gradual formation in the country of an integrated system for the development, production, and application of reference materials. The key areas of the service’s activity are summarized: scientific research, methodological support, information provision in the field of reference materials, and international cooperation. It is concluded that the development of the State Service of Reference Materials is aimed at addressing priority state tasks: improving the quality and safety of domestic products, enhancing their competitiveness, and, as a consequence, improving the quality of life in the country.
Tags: metrological service national standard reference material scientific metrology institute testing laboratory uniformity of measurements государственный эталон единство измерений испытательная лаборатория метрологическая служба научный метрологический институт стандартный образец
Analytics of Substances and Materials
Yu. V. Cheburkin, D. V. Korolev, M. V. Shumilo, A. B. Bondarenko, A. R. Knyazeva, E. V. Maar, D. A. Galchenko, A. V. Burakova, N. V. Mikhailov
Comparison of Different Types of Silicon Dioxide for DNA Sorption from Agarose Gels DOI: 10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.224.235
Extracting DNA from agarose gels and subsequently purifying it for use in molecular biology research are challenging tasks. Specialized kits designed for these purposes are often expensive, making them inaccessible to many non-commercial laboratories. Alternative DNA extraction methods may require difficult-to-find equipment and reagents. This article discusses solid-phase extraction using various silica samples as a binding agent, as it is one of the most effective methods for obtaining high-quality DNA. The aim of this study is to examine the significance of particle zeta potential, morphology, particle size, and FTIR spectra for assessing the effectiveness of various silica types in the preparative extraction of DNA from agarose gels.
Comparison of Different Types of Silicon Dioxide for DNA Sorption from Agarose Gels DOI: 10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.224.235
Extracting DNA from agarose gels and subsequently purifying it for use in molecular biology research are challenging tasks. Specialized kits designed for these purposes are often expensive, making them inaccessible to many non-commercial laboratories. Alternative DNA extraction methods may require difficult-to-find equipment and reagents. This article discusses solid-phase extraction using various silica samples as a binding agent, as it is one of the most effective methods for obtaining high-quality DNA. The aim of this study is to examine the significance of particle zeta potential, morphology, particle size, and FTIR spectra for assessing the effectiveness of various silica types in the preparative extraction of DNA from agarose gels.
Tags: agarose gel dna adsorption nanoparticles silica агарозный гель диоксид кремния наночастицы сорбция днк
Analytical Methods and Instruments
D. V. Manukovskaya, E. K. Papynov, N. P. Ivanov, Ya. G. Zernov, A. V. Shurygin, A. L. Trigub I. G. Tananaev
Study of Materials for Immobilizing Radionuclides Using Synchrotron Radiation and X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy DOI: 10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.174.178
The relevance of developing matrices for the immobilization of radionuclides for both disposal and subsequent use is undeniable. Understanding the precise position of the target atom and the quality of its immobilization, depending on the composition and structure of the matrix, plays a crucial role in the development of these innovative technologies. Such information can only be obtained using methods provided by megascience synchrotron facilities. Synchrotron radiation sources, unique in their power and characteristics, produce new levels of data inaccessible to other laboratory instruments. Their potential can and should be harnessed to achieve breakthrough technologies in various fields, including materials science. The article also discusses a strategic approach to training new personnel for recently commissioned and future facilities. As part of a major collaboration between leading Russian and international research centers and universities, work is underway to train highly qualified specialists in both engineering and scientific fields for future research at megascience synchrotron facilities. Most importantly, the training is conducted using real-world facilities essential for modern scientific research, including materials for radionuclide immobilization.
Study of Materials for Immobilizing Radionuclides Using Synchrotron Radiation and X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy DOI: 10.22184/2227-572X.2026.16.3.174.178
The relevance of developing matrices for the immobilization of radionuclides for both disposal and subsequent use is undeniable. Understanding the precise position of the target atom and the quality of its immobilization, depending on the composition and structure of the matrix, plays a crucial role in the development of these innovative technologies. Such information can only be obtained using methods provided by megascience synchrotron facilities. Synchrotron radiation sources, unique in their power and characteristics, produce new levels of data inaccessible to other laboratory instruments. Their potential can and should be harnessed to achieve breakthrough technologies in various fields, including materials science. The article also discusses a strategic approach to training new personnel for recently commissioned and future facilities. As part of a major collaboration between leading Russian and international research centers and universities, work is underway to train highly qualified specialists in both engineering and scientific fields for future research at megascience synchrotron facilities. Most importantly, the training is conducted using real-world facilities essential for modern scientific research, including materials for radionuclide immobilization.
Tags: kisi-kurchatov megascience facilities radionuclide immobilization matrices rif skif synchrotron radiation x-ray absorption spectroscopy «киси-курчатов» матрицы для иммобилизации радионуклидов «риф» синхротронное излучение «скиф» спектроскопия рентгеновского поглощения установки класса «мегасайенс»