XVth International Symposium on "Combustion and Plasma Chemistry. Physics and Chemistry of Carbon and Nanoenergetic Materials"

On October 1, 2024, the XVth International Symposium on "Combustion and Plasma Chemistry. Physics and Chemistry of Carbon and Nanoenergetic Materials" began at the Department of Chemical Physics and Materials Science. The event was organized to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the birth of Professor G.I. Ksandopulo and in memory of the Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Z.R. Ismagilov.

The symposium covered key areas of modern scientific research, from plasma processes to nanomaterials, their energetic properties, and potential industrial applications. The event attracted significant interest from the scientific community, engaging both seasoned researchers and young scientists. Among the key speakers were:

• Zulkhair Aimukhametovich Mansurov (Kazakhstan), who presented a talk titled "Contribution of Academician G.K. Ksandopulo to the Development of Chemical Physics in Kazakhstan." Professor Mansurov discussed in detail Professor Ksandopulo's contributions to the establishment and growth of chemical physics in Kazakhstan, emphasizing his global significance in the field.
• Denis Nurmukhamedov (Russia) delivered a presentation on "Laser Coal Ignition," highlighting the potential of using lasers to initiate coal combustion, which could lead to new technologies in the energy sector.
• Leticia Fernandez (Belgium) presented her talk titled "Microwave Ignition of and Ionic Liquid Deposited Nano-Metal Powders," focusing on the use of microwave radiation to ignite nanometals treated with ionic liquids. This approach opens new possibilities in energy and materials science.
• Fail Sultanov (Kazakhstan) spoke on "Applications of Nanoporous Carbon Materials," exploring the use of nanoporous carbon materials in various fields such as energy storage and filtration systems.
• Kamar Abbas (Austria) gave a presentation on "Storage of Electricity in Hybrid Supercapacitors," describing the latest developments in hybrid supercapacitors for efficient energy storage.

In the afternoon, poster sessions took place, where young scientists presented their research. These sessions generated lively interest and became an important platform for exchanging ideas between emerging specialists and leading experts in chemistry and materials science.

Tomorrow, October 2, 2024, the symposium will conclude with an award ceremony for the best scientific presentation and poster presentation, marking the final highlight of the event.