SCTMS

Published: 23 July 2026

P. N. Zolotarev, S. Rizzato, D. M. Proserpio, M. Moret Quantifying hybrid lead halide perovskites from multiple viewpoints: a human-guided machine learning approach. Structural Chemistry, 2026. doi: 10.1007/s11224-026-02845-y IF 2.3

Tags: Davide M. Proserpio, Q3

Published: 20 July 2026

A. V. Egorova, Ye. A. Morkhova, S. P. Pachina, E. D. Merzlyakova, K. G. Belova, V. S. Legonkova, V. A. Litvinov, Z. A. Mikhaylovskaya, E. A. Pankrushina, I. E. Animitsa Tailoring the transport properties of LaScO₃-based proton conductors by A- and B-site co-doping: a combined theoretical and experimental study. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2026, 189959. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2026.189959 IF 6.7

Tags: Elizaveta D. Merzlyakova, Q1, Samara State Technical University, Yelizaveta A. Morkhova

Published: 14 July 2026

Ye. A. Morkhova, A. A. Shindrov, E. I. Orlova, E. D. Baldin, E. D. Merzlyakova, M. I. Smolkov , A. A. Kabanov Unraveling ionic and electronic conduction in the Mg_1-x(Fe_1-xTi_x)₂O₄ spinels: A synergy of first-principles calculations and experimental characterization. Ceramics International, 2026. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2026.07.154 IF 6.0

Tags: Artem A. Kabanov, Elizaveta D. Merzlyakova, Michail I. Smolkov, Q1, Samara State Technical University, Yelizaveta A. Morkhova

Published: 3 July 2026

V.A. Blatov, D. M. Proserpio and R. M. Hanson. Topology dictionary (topoCIF). International Tables for Crystallography, 2026, G, 4.10. doi: 10.1107/97809553602060001019

Tags: Davide M. Proserpio, Vladislav A. Blatov

Publications

29 July 2026
SCTMS staff discussed molecular dynamics.

SCTMS staff participated in the 2nd All-Russian Conference "Molecular Dynamics" in Pushkin, St. Petersburg, which was held from June 28 to July 5, 2026. They presented one oral presentation and three posters.

18 July 2026
Center Staff at the National Crystal Chemistry Conference

A large group of SCTMS staff participated in the 12th National Crystal Chemistry Conference, which was held from July 5 to 10, 2026, in Apatity, Murmansk Region. Presentations were given by Prof. V.A. Blatov, Dr. A.A. Kabanov, Dr. O.A. Blatova, E. Barabanova, E. Bukhteeva, M. Smirnova, and V. Nikitina.

17 July 2026
Elizaveta Merzlyakova performed at the FIPTT-2026

SCTMS Laboratory Research Assistant Elizaveta Merzlyakova presented an oral presentation at the 18th International Conference "Fundamental and Applied Problems of Solid State Ionics" (FIPTT-2026). The event was dedicated to the anniversary of Doctor of Chemical Sciences N. G. Bukun and the memory of Professor E. A. Ukshe (Chernogolovka, Moscow Region).

13 July 2026
The IUCr handbook now includes sections on the use of topological approaches in crystal description

The International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) is publishing the latest edition of Volume G (Definition and Exchange of Crystallographic Data) of the multi-volume handbook International Tables for Crystallography, featuring new sections: Classification and use of topological data and Topology dictionary (topoCIF), dedicated to the topology of crystal structures.

6 July 2026
SCTMS Staff at NCI-2026

From June 29 to July 3, 2026, the 4th International Symposium "Non-Covalent Interactions in Synthesis, Catalysis, and Crystal Chemical Design" (NCI-2026) was held in St. Petersburg. Professor Vladislav Blatov and SCTMS Research Assistant Varvara Nikitina participated.

25 May 2026
Professor Vladislav Blatov delivered a plenary presentation at BRICS+ 3OCNMD

On May 19-22, Professor Vladislav Blatov participated in the 3rd Open BRICS+ Conference on Novel Materials and Devices (BRICS+ 3OCNMD), which was held at the Congress Center of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University (Moscow).

19 May 2026
SCTMS Staff Receive Russian Presidential Scholarships

SCTMS Junior Researcher Vladislav Osipov and Laboratory Assistant Maria Smirnova were among 800 graduate students and adjunct professors conducting research within the framework of Russia’s scientific and technological development priorities who were awarded the new Presidential Scholarship.

27 April 2026
Dr. Yelizaveta Morkhova has been named among the top 100 young scientists and construction designers in the regional ranking for the fifth time

Dr. Yelizaveta Morkhova, a senior researcher at the SCTMS, has once again been named among the top 100 laureates of the Samara Region competition for young scientists and construction designers working in priority areas of science, technology, and engineering. The winners will receive a one-time cash payment of 120,000 rubles.

25 April 2026
Our young staff presented at the Lomonosov-2026 forum

SCTMS research assistants Elizaveta Merzlyakova and Kirill Kazachkov presented at the International Scientific Conference for Students, Graduate Students, and Young Scientists "Lomonosov-2026" in the "Functional Materials and Nanomaterials II (Senior Students)" section. The conference events are taking place from April 10th to 25th in Moscow.

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