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applications of humates. The Belo<strong>ru</strong>ssian scientists (N. Bambalov, F. Puntus) achieved<br />

substantial progress in production of biologically active humics from peat and sapropel.<br />

The main <strong>to</strong>pics of the conference were: 1) <strong>Molecular</strong> understanding of humic<br />

substances (HS) and natural organic matter (NOM), 2) HS and NOM in the changing<br />

environment, 3) Physical-chemical and biological properties of HS and NOM, 4)<br />

Knowledge-based design and advanced separation of humic materials, 5) Industrial<br />

production and innovative applications of HS. The unique feature of this conference<br />

became the satellite exhibition “Humic materials – resources for the 21 st century”. The<br />

purpose of organizing the scientific conference and industrial exhibition at the same venue<br />

was <strong>to</strong> bring <strong>to</strong>gether a league of experienced scientists with an association of engineers<br />

and business people. This was <strong>to</strong> create among the participants an awareness of the<br />

current status of research in humic science and technology. At the meeting, 84 oral and<br />

158 poster presentations were given followed up by six round table discussions with about<br />

sixty short oral presentations. Twelve companies were presenting their products and<br />

technologies at the exhibition which are presented in the separate exhibition catalogue.<br />

This book summarizes the proceedings of the IHSS-14 and is dedicated <strong>to</strong> Professor<br />

Dmitry Orlov (deceased) – the honorable chair of the Scientific Committee of the<br />

conference. All papers have been subject <strong>to</strong> peer review by at least one referee – member<br />

of the Scientific Committee. We thank all members of international Scientific Committee<br />

and the authors for their helpful collaboration. The sincerest appreciation goes <strong>to</strong><br />

Dr. Natalia A. Kulikova – scientific secretary of the IHSS-14 who <strong>to</strong>ok over responsibility<br />

for abstract submission, reviewing, and formatting. Special thanks <strong>to</strong> our sponsors who<br />

contributed greatly in organization of this meeting.<br />

We wish the conference and all its distinctive participants full and highly deserved<br />

success – outcome of five days spent in the unique atmosphere of the ship traveling from<br />

Moscow <strong>to</strong> Saint Petersburg along the rivers of Russia!<br />

August 2008<br />

Irina V. Perminova<br />

Сoordina<strong>to</strong>r of CIS-IHSS<br />

Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee<br />

of the IHSS-14 Meeting<br />

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