Warmly Celebrate the Successful 2025 Chemical Synthesis Frontier Cross Academic Conference!
The 2025 Chemical Synthesis Frontier Interdisciplinary Academic Forum on Green Synthesis and Low-Carbon Development in the AI Era was successfully held from June 16th to 18th, 2025, in Datong, Shanxi Province, China. The conference was hosted by Shanxi Datong University, Taiyuan University of Technology, OAE Publishing Inc., Shanxi Institute of Technology, and Taiyuan Institute of Technology.
Led by academicians, this academic conference gathered many experts together, with a lively and wonderful atmosphere. attracted a diverse group of experts, creating a lively and inspiring atmosphere. With more than 800 attendees, the event featured one main venue and seven sub-venues, covering cutting-edge topics in green synthesis, intelligent catalysis, energy materials, biomass chemistry, environmental catalysis, and computational chemistry. The forum focused on how AI can drive the transformation of synthetic chemistry, enhance low-carbon technological innovations, and promote the green transformation of industry. Over the two-day event, 154 academic reports were presented, sparking deep discussions and widespread knowledge sharing.
Notable Attendees
Among the distinguished guests were:
• Professor Bao-Lian Su, Editor-in-Chief of Chemical Synthesis, Academician of the European Academy of Sciences, Academician of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Belgium, and Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society;
• Professor Xiaojun Peng, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor of Dalian University of Technology;
• Professor Lifeng Chi, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and professor of Soochow University;
• Professor Weihong Zhu, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and professor of East China University of Science and Technology;
• Researcher Zhimin Liu, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences;
• Mr. Junyi Liu, Deputy Secretary of the Datong Municipal Party Committee and Mayor of Datong;
• Professor Shuimin Zhao, Secretary of the Party Committee of Datong University; Professor Liying Yao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Datong University;
• Professor Shuihong Shi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of Datong University;
• Professor Xianming Zhang, Vice President of Taiyuan University of Technology;
• Professor Feng Feng, Former Vice President of Datong University.
Opening Ceremony
The conference officially began at 8:30 AM on June 17th, with Professor Shuihong Shi, Vice President of Datong University, as the host. The opening remarks were delivered by:
• Professor Bao-Lian Su, Editor-in-Chief of Chemical Synthesis and Conference Chair
• Professor Liying Yao, President of Datong University and Co-Chair of the Conference
• Mr. Junyi Liu, Deputy Secretary of the Datong Municipal Party Committee and Mayor of Datong
• Mr. Fan Min, Executive President of OAE Publishing Inc.
Opening Speech-Professor Bao-Lian Su
Opening Speech-Professor Liying Yao
Opening Speech – Mr. Junyi Liu, Deputy Secretary of the Datong Municipal Party Committee and Mayor of Datong
Opening Speech – Mr. Fan Min, the CEO of OAE Publishing Inc.
Chemical Synthesis Associate Editor - Professor Yi Tang presented awards to the Outstanding Editorial Board Members
Chemical Synthesis Editor-in-Chief Professor Bao-Lian Su presented awards to the excellent editorial board members.
Mr. Fan Min, the CEO of OAE Publishing Inc., presented awards to the outstanding youth editorial board members.
Chemical Synthesis Editor-in-Chief Professor Bao-Lian Su presented awards to the excellent papers
Chemical Synthesis Associate Editor - Professor Yi Tang presented awards to the emerging scientists.
Plenary Lectures
Following the opening ceremony, four distinguished experts delivered plenary lectures on groundbreaking research in chemistry and chemical engineering. The topics included:
• Metal cluster chains and functional frameworks
• Innovative research on porous functional materials and AI
• Clean and efficient conversion and utilization of renewable and sustainable carbon resources
• The application of inorganic membranes in ion batteries
The insightful presentations from these experts sparked vibrant discussions, with enthusiastic responses from the audience.
Conference Report-Professor Bao-Lian Su
Conference Report - Professor Xianming Zhang
Conference Report - Researcher Zhimin Liu
Conference Report - Researcher Weishen Yang
Closing Ceremony
On the afternoon of June 18th, the conference concluded with reports from the following speakers:
• Professor Weihong Zhu, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, East China University of Science and Technology
• Professor Xiaojun Peng, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian University of Technology
• Professor Yuzhu Ma, Inner Mongolia University, winner of the "Emerging Scientist Award"
• Professor Kang Cheng, Xiamen University, winner of the "Emerging Scientist Award"
The closing ceremony was chaired by Professor Shuihong Shi, Vice President of Datong University, marking the end of the successful event.
Final Remarks
In his summary, Professor Bao-Lian Su expressed his gratitude to all participants and highlighted the importance of continuing academic exchange and collaboration in advancing green and low-carbon technologies.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of the 2025 Chemical Synthesis Frontier Interdisciplinary Academic Forum.
Conference Report-Professor Weihong Zhu
Conference Report-Professor Xiaojun Peng
Conference Report-Professor Yuzhu Ma
Conference Report-Professor Kang Cheng
Summary of the conference- Professor Bao-Lian Su
All the Participants of the Conference
Editor: Qi Wen
Language Editor: Emma Chen
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Chemical Synthesis
