
Dr. Eugeny Alexandrov is a specialist in the study and synthesis of crystalline substances. In his lecture "Crystals in the service of the future: microporous sponges, sieves, traps, guards and postmen", he explained in detail and in a simple way how many new substances have a crystalline structure and how these materials can change the future. Molecular sieves, capable of capturing greenhouse gases directly in the chimney; crystal sponges that absorb radioactive contaminants, and do it reversibly; protection against harmful substances by molecular filtration; precise delivery of drugs by nanoparticles to the address of diseased cells – all this is gradually becoming a reality, thanks to the development of natural sciences and technologies.
This year the festival was held in the format of an online marathon, and a 45-minute lecture by Dr. Eugeny Alexandrov, which he presented in the "Technology" hall, remains available on the festival page and on the YouTube channel.