250th ECS Meeting, Calgary, Canada

Make yours a must-attend symposium by inviting leaders in your field to submit an abstract to the meeting.

Now’s the time to review submissions and see who submitted already and who needs reminding.

The last day to submit abstracts is March 27, 2026.

Join us via Zoom on March 10, 2026, at 1400h EST to learn more about ECS symposium organizing, scheduling, etc. Email abstract@electrochem.org to confirm your attendance and receive the Zoom link. (more…)

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In their recent ECS Sensors Plus article, authors Leyllanne K. A. Souza, Maxwell D. Bridges, Thaisa A. Baldo, Wendell K. T. Coltro, and Charles S. Henry introduce an innovative and accessible approach to wearable biosensing by transforming a simple adhesive bandage into a high-performance electrochemical sensor.

Delivering low-cost, non-invasive, real-time health monitoring

As demand grows for non-invasive, real-time health monitoring, sweat has emerged as a valuable biofluid for tracking physiological biomarkers. In this study, researchers developed a flexible sensing platform using laser-induced graphene (LIG), a porous, conductive material created through laser processing, and transferred it onto a commercial adhesive bandage. The result is a lightweight, skin-conformal sensor capable of detecting key metabolites directly from sweat. (more…)

New from the President in the winter 2025 issue of ECS Interface

In “From the President: Advocating for Science = Positively Affecting the World,” ECS President James (Jim) Fenton reflects on the critical role science advocacy plays in shaping a brighter, more equitable future for all.

In a time when science and technology are at the forefront of global progress, this thoughtful piece highlights how each of us—whether you’re a researcher, educator, student, or industry partner—can contribute to positive change by championing science in our communities and beyond. (more…)

An exciting, cutting-edge contribution to the scholarly record—“Electrochemically Induced Deposition (ECiD) of Lithium Phosphate and the Effect of Reaction Parameters” by Ali Amir Saleh, Louis L. De Taeye, Sai Gourang Patnaik, Genis Vanheusden, and Philippe Vereecken—features in the March issue of ECS Advances.

Tailoring ECiD processes for desired outcomes

This open-access article dives into a versatile electrochemical approach for synthesizing thin films of lithium phosphate on conductive surfaces via electrochemically induced deposition (ECiD)—a method with broad relevance for materials that are traditionally challenging to deposit electrochemically. By combining experimental investigation with numerical modelling, the authors illuminate how reaction conditions like current density, pH, and electrolyte composition shape the deposition mechanism and resulting material morphology. Their insights advance understanding of how to tailor ECiD processes for desired outcomes, knowledge that will benefit researchers across electrochemistry, energy materials, and solid state science. (more…)

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Recent advances in III-nitride heterostructures continue to push the boundaries of high-frequency and high-power device performance. A new study, “Demonstrating the Effects of Growth Temperatures of Al(In)GaN Back Barrier on Transport Properties of InAlGaN/GaN Heterostructures,” takes a close look at how carefully tuning growth conditions can directly shape electronic behavior at the nanoscale.

In this article, the authors—Hoang-Tan-Ngoc Nguyen, Rahul Rai, Quoc-Huy Nguyen, Quoc Viet Hoang, Ngoc Quang Huy Dinh, Chan-Yuen Chang, Chien-Wei Chen, You-Chen Weng, Hao-Chung Kuo, Ching-Ting Lee, and Edward-Yi Chang—investigate how the growth temperature of an Al(In)GaN back barrier fabricated using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) influences the structure and performance of InAlGaN/GaN heterostructures. By minimizing the temperature gap between the channel and back barrier layers, the researchers achieved highly coherent growth with smooth surfaces, sharp interfaces, and no detectable threading dislocations. These structural improvements translated into measurable performance gains: higher electron mobility, reduced sheet carrier density, and stronger electron confinement. (more…)

Noël Hallemans

Noël Hallemans
University of Oxford

Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 1000–1100h ET

The Electrochemical Society hosted “Physics-based battery model parametrization from impedance data,” a live webinar by Noël Hallemans (University of Oxford), on January 21, 2026. A live Question and Answer session followed. Answers to some of the questions not addressed during the broadcast follow.

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Dr. Loraine Torres-Castro

Physicist Dr. Loraine Torres-Castro, Battery Safety Lead at Sandia National Laboratories, is serving as the lead organizer for the A01—New Approaches and Advances in Electrochemical Energy Systems Symposium at the 249th ECS Meeting in Seattle, WA, this spring.  

In a recent interview with ECS staff, Dr. Torres-Castro shared insights into the rewards and complexities of symposium leadership, encouraging colleagues to pursue similar roles. She is part of a dynamic new organizing team—which includes Dr. Yuliya Preger (Sandia National Laboratories) and Prof. Golareh (Goli) Jalilvand (University of South Carolina)—that has introduced a collaborative leadership model. Under this arrangement, the leads rotate each meeting: Dr. Preger led the 248th Meeting symposium, while Prof. Jalilvand is slated to lead it at the 250th. 

Learn more about symposium organizing and Dr. Torres-Castro.

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