The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “Advancing Battery Technologies: Scientific and Industrial Perspectives” with Prof. Ping Liu (University of California San Diego) and Dr. Yong Seok Kim (Samsung SDI) on April 15 at Nissan Technical Centre North America.
ECS Webinar: “Cobalt Dissolution from PtxCo/C Cathode Catalysts in PEM fuel cells: In Situ Quantification and Removal Methods”
Posted on March 20, 2026 by Maggie Hohenadel
Markus Schilling
Markus Schilling
Technische Universität München
Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 1000–1100h ET
ECS Canada Section Presents Virtual Symposium: “Canada’s Rising Stars in Electrochemical Systems”
Posted on March 11, 2026 by Maggie Hohenadel
The Canada’s Rising Stars in Electrochemical Systems Symposium 3e- gives emerging stars from Canadian institutions an opportunity to recruit, connect, and showcase their research within the electrochemistry community. Each of the four sessions features lightning pitches by invited speakers on their research interests, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with attendees. Anyone can attend this virtual symposium!
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 1100 – 1530 EST
The symposium is open to all! Join us via Zoom on April 16.
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ECS Detroit Section Hosts “Smart Metals for Next-Gen Batteries: How Porous 3D Current Collectors Redefine Cell Design for a New Era of Performance and Cost”
Posted on March 10, 2026 by Maggie Hohenadel
Boaz Mamo, Addionics
The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “Smart Metals for Next-Gen Batteries: How Porous 3D Current Collectors Redefine Cell Design for a New Era of Performance and Cost” presented by Boaz Mamo (Addionics) on April 7 at Mercedes-Benz R&D North America.
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Title: “Smart Metals for Next-Gen Batteries: How Porous 3D Current Collectors Redefine Cell Design for a New Era of Performance and Cost”
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Schedule: 1800h Posters and Dinner | 1900h Speakers
Location: Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, 35555 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (more…)
ECS Webinar Q&A: “Fuel Cell Catalyst Requirements for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications”
Posted on March 5, 2026 by Maggie Hohenadel
Prof. Nagappan Ramaswamy
The Electrochemical Society hosted “Fuel Cell Catalyst Requirements for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications,” a live webinar by Nagappan Ramaswamy (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay), on February 18, 2026. A live Question and Answer session followed. Answers to questions not addressed during the broadcast are provided below.
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Joy Zeng, Brown University
The ECS New England Section invites you to the March 2026 Section Meeting on March 19, 2026, at Northeastern University.
The event includes networking, a buffet dinner, and a presentation from Joy Zeng (Brown University, School of Engineering).
Register nowPre-registration by March 18 is required. (more…)
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ECS New England Section Welcomes New Executive Committee
Posted on February 24, 2026 by Maggie Hohenadel
As of January 1, 2026, the ECS New England Section welcomed a new Executive Committee:
- CHAIR: Prof. Joshua Gallaway, Northeastern University
- VICE CHAIR: Prof. Trisha L. Andrew, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- SECRETARY: Prof. Ertan Ağar, University of Massachusetts Lowell
- TREASURER: Dr. Katelyn Ripley-Kenyon, Sage Analysis Group
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ECS Webinar: “Challenges in CO2 Reduction Selectivity Measurements by Hydrodynamic Methods”
Posted on February 18, 2026 by Maggie Hohenadel
ECS Webinar Q&A: “Physics-based battery model parametrization from impedance data”
Posted on February 9, 2026 by Maggie Hohenadel
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.
Replay WebinarECS Webinar: “Fuel Cell Catalyst Requirements for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications”
Posted on February 3, 2026 by Maggie HohenadelProf. Nagappan Ramaswamy
Prof. Nagappan Ramaswamy
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Date: February 18, 2026
Time: 1000-1100h ET
Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDV) powered by hydrogen-based Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells offer a cleaner alternative to the diesel-powered internal combustions engine vehicles for decarbonization of long-haul transportation sectors. The development path of sub-components for HDV fuel cell applications is guided by the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis of the truck. TCO analysis suggests that the cost of the hydrogen fuel consumed over the lifetime of the HDV is more dominant due to the operation of the trucks for longer mileage (~a million miles) than the fuel cell stack Capital Expense (CapEx). Commercial HDV applications consume more H2 fuel and demand higher durability and hence the TCO of the vehicle is largely related to the fuel cell efficiency and durability of catalysts. This article is written to bridge the gap between the industrial requirements and academic activity for advanced cathode catalysts with an emphasis on durability. From a materials perspective, the underlying nature of the carbon support, Pt-alloy crystal structure, stability of the alloying element, cathode ionomer volume fraction, and catalyst-ionomer interface play a critical role in improving performance and durability. We provide our perspective on four major approaches, namely, mesoporous carbon supports, ordered PtCo intermetallic alloys, thrifting ionomer volume fraction, and shell-protection strategies that are currently being pursued. While each approach has its merits and demerits, their key developmental needs for the future are highlighted.