Professor Doron Aurbach, trailblazer in electrochemistry, materials science, and surface chemistry, has had an impressive decade-long tenure as Technical Editor of the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) in the Battery and Energy Storage topical interest area. An active and valued member and leader of the Society, ECS Battery Division, and ECS Israel Section, he joined ECS in 1983 and is now a Life Member. His exciting career has significantly influenced energy storage and conversion technologies and he has played a pivotal role in shaping the journal’s direction in the battery space.
ECS Detroit Section Hosts “Composites from Aramid Nanofibers for Batteries”
Posted on January 22, 2025 by Maggie HohenadelRegister for January 30 seminar presented by Nicholas A. Kotov
The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “Composites from Aramid Nanofibers for Batteries” presented by Nicholas A. Kotov (University of Michigan) on January 31 at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.
Dr. Kotov is the Joseph B. and Florence V. Cejka Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He has appointments in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science and engineering, macromolecular science and engineering, and the Biointerfaces Institute.
Pre-registration is required.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Hydro-Québec’s Center of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage
Posted on December 23, 2024 by Guest Post
Hydro-Québec’s Center of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage is a world-class innovation hub in the field of battery materials for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications, both stationary and mobile.
The Center’s efforts focus on advanced lithium-ion batteries and solid state batteries. Its know-how, impressive intellectual property portfolio, and leading-edge facilities draw interest from around the world and make it an essential partner for major industry players involved in the development of tomorrow’s battery materials and technologies.
The Center of Excellence is reinventing energy for the electrified world of the future through its research on a number of fronts: battery materials, electrodes, electrochemical cells, modules, and battery packs. Our aim is to develop ultra-high-performance battery technologies and storage systems that will accelerate transportation electrification and make it possible to bring more renewables onto power grids, on a global scale. If we want to leave a viable planet to future generations, the time to act is now.
ECS Sponsors 2024 SERC “Future Fuels and Breakthrough Batteries” Conference
Posted on November 8, 2024 by ECS Staff
The Electrochemical Society is providing a technical sponsorship for The Sustainable Energy Research Conference, “Future Fuels and Breakthrough Batteries.” The event occurs November 11-12, 2024, at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Learn more!
ECS Detroit Section Hosts “All Solid-State Battery – A Status Update”
Posted on September 12, 2024 by Maggie HohenadelRegister for September 26 seminar presented by Y. Shirley Meng
The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “All Solid-State Battery – A Status Update” presented by Y. Shirley Meng (University of Chicago) on September 26 at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. Dr. Meng is Professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. She serves as the Chief Scientist of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) Argonne National Laboratory.
Pre-registration is required.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
“Degradation of Commercial Lithium-Ion Cells Beyond 80% Capacity” – Webinar Q&A with Reed M. Wittman and Yuliya Preger
Posted on July 23, 2024 by Kellie Gilbert
The Electrochemical Society hosted Reed M. Wittman and Yuliya Preger’s live webinar, “Degradation of Commercial Lithium-Ion Cells Beyond 80% Capacity,” on July 12, 2024. Following the presentation, the speakers took audience questions during a live Question and Answer session. Any questions not answered during the broadcast were answered in writing (see below).
Replay WebinarUniversity of South Carolina Hosts August 5-6 Battery Safety Workshop
Posted on July 3, 2024 by Frances Chaves
The 2024 Battery Safety Workshop takes place at the University of South Carolina from Aug 5-6, 2024. Since 2022, this annual workshop has provided an informative and inclusive forum to discuss state-of-the-art research progress in the battery safety area. Attendees include scientists, researchers, and engineers in academia and industry to inspire collaborative and synergic efforts toward solving battery safety issues.
The Electrochemical Society is a proud sponsor of the workshop.
Learn moreECS Webinar: “An Investigation into Battery Thermal Runaway Initiation and Propagation”
Posted on July 1, 2024 by Kellie Gilbert
ECS Webinar: “Degradation of Commercial Lithium-Ion Cells Beyond 80 Percent Capacity”
Posted on May 28, 2024 by Kellie Gilbert
(Click to enlarge)
Reed M. Wittman
Senior Member, Technical Staff
Energy Storage Technology and Systems Group
Sandia National Laboratories
Yuliya Preger
Principal Member, Technical Staff
Energy Storage Technology and Systems Group
Sandia National Laboratories
Date: June 12, 2024
Time: 1000–1100h ET
“Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy of Battery Interfaces”– Webinar Q&A with Dr. Thomas S. Miller
Posted on April 11, 2024 by Kellie Gilbert
The Electrochemical Society hosted Thomas S. Miller’s live webinar, “Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy of Battery Interfaces,” on March 27, 2024. Dr. Miller took audience questions during a live Question and Answer following the presentation, then kindly answered in writing, questions not answered during the broadcast. See his responses below.
NOTE: Registration is required to view the webinar replay.