The symposium aims to advance Russia–China scientific and technological cooperation in sustainable (green) technologies and organosilicon chemistry.
Building on the success of the 1st Symposium held in June 2025 at Shandong University, the 2nd Symposium will deepen bilateral collaboration
with a particular focus on environmentally friendly technologies and accelerating innovation transfer to industry.
Objectives of the Symposium:
To discuss current challenges in silicone chemistry and explore new application areas in the context of the gradual transition to chlorine-free monomer synthesis methods and the reduction of environmental impact.
To develop novel scientific approaches enabling organosilicon polymers and materials to achieve top-tier consumer properties with a minimal number (2–5) of technological stages.
To advance effective strategies for controlling the properties of organosilicon polymers through targeted regulation of their molecular structure.
Date and Venue
24–26 August 2026
Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Moscow, Russia.
Organizers and Partners
From Russia:
Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University (Host);
Scientific Council on Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
A.N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds of Russian Academy of Sciences (INEOS RAS);
Enikolopov Institute of Synthetic Polymeric Materials Russian Academy of Sciences (ISPM RAS);
A.V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IPS RAS);
N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IOC RAS);
G.A. Razuvaev Institute of Organometallic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IOMC RAS)
From China:
Shandong University;
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University;
China Association of Fluorine and Silicone Industry.
Organizing Committee:
Co-chairs: Acad. A.M. Muzafarov (Russia); Prof. Shengyu Feng (China)
Deputy chairs: Prof. M.V. Bermeshev; Prof. S.S. Karlov; Prof. Xiaomin Zhu
Scientific/Administrative secretary: Dr. Aleksandra Bystrova
Participants
About 120 participants are expected: scientists from academies and universities, industry representatives (silicone and materials manufacturers),
association and governmental representatives, and early-career researchers.
Main Topics
1Green synthetic routes and catalytic processes in organosilicon chemistry;
2Development of biodegradable and/or easily recyclable silicone-containing polymers;
3Energy- and resource-efficient production technologies for silicones;
4High-performance and environmentally friendly modified materials;
5Material safety, life-cycle assessment (LCA), and regulatory harmonization;
6Industrialization and scale-up: pilot lines and plant implementation;
7Industrial applications: medical, electronics, consumer products, construction, etc.
Participation
Participation by pre-registration; selection of oral and poster presentations via submission of abstracts.
Working language: English.
Abstract submission deadline: Aug 15, 2026.
Registration deadline: August 17, 2026
Registration fee policy: Participation is free for researchers from academic institutions.
A registration fee of 20,000 RUB applies to researchers from industrial R&D departments and business representatives.
Expected Outcomes
Creation and endorsement of bilateral working groups on specific green organosilicon topics;
A roadmap of joint R&D projects and pilot initiatives;
A prioritized list of projects and recommendations for inclusion in intergovernmental programmes;
Strengthened contacts between Russian and Chinese enterprises and research teams;
Agreement on the feasibility and framework for establishing the Russian-Chinese Institute of Next-Generation Organosilicon Technologies;
A memorandum regarding the founding of the K.A. Andrianov Russian-Chinese Institute of Silicone Chemistry;
Formal recommendations to deepen Russia-China partnership in education, science, and high technologies.
