The energy sources that have changed our world From primary cells to novel materials, the ability to generate power with energy sources such as batteries has changed our everyday world. A world without batteries Imagine a world without batteries! A teenager walks outside wearing headphones, tethered to home by a lengthy extension cord. An old man winds his pacemaker like a pocket watch. With no storage batteries to equalize power demands, air conditioners overwhelm the city’s electrical grid. In thousands…
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History of electrochemistry: From Volta to Faraday The history of electrochemistry is filled with major advances in understanding and technology that helped define both industrial production and daily life in the twenty-first century. Alessandro Volta, inventor of the electric battery. First battery The story of electrochemistry begins with Alessandro Volta, who announced his invention of the voltaic pile, the first modern electrical battery, in 1800. The pile caught the imagination of even the ruler of France, Napoleon Bonaparte, who went...
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With smart technology on the rise, researchers are looking for ways to develop smaller sensors that can help building the landscape of the internet of things. However, this could potentially demand huge sums of power in an era where people are working hard to conserve energy. A research team from Eindhoven University of Technology may have found a solution to this problem with the development of their new extra-small, wireless sensors that are powered by radio waves that make up…
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Meeting: May 29 – June 2, 2016 | Exhibit: May 31-June 2, 2016 Exhibit Hours Tuesday, May 31, 2016 0800-1300h Exhibitor Move-In 1300-1600h Technical Exhibit 1400-1500h Potential Exhibitor Workshop in Exhibit Hall 1530-1630h Potential Exhibitor Workshop in Exhibit Hall 1800-2000h Technical Exhibit, General & Student Poster Session Wednesday, June 1, 2016 0900-1400h Technical Exhibit 0930-1000h Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall 0930-1030h Potential Exhibitor Workshop in Exhibit Hall 1100-1200h Potential Exhibitor Workshop in Exhibit Hall 1130h Lunch Available on Exhibit Floor...
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Gather with your colleagues The Plenary session is one of the highlighted events of the meeting, allowing participants from every symposia to come together and recognize some of the greatest minds in the field. ECS President Dan Scherson will wrap up the first full day of the 229th Meeting by welcoming the ECS meeting attendees and introducing the highly anticipated ECS lecturer, Christian Amatore and his talk "Seeing, Measuring and Understanding Vesicular Exocytosis of Neurotransmitters." The agenda also includes: Henry...
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With energy demands increasing every day, researchers are looking toward the next generation of energy storage technology. While society has depended on the lithium ion battery for these needs for some time, the rarity and expense of the materials needed to produce the battery is beginning to conflict with large-scale storage needs. To combat this issue, a French team comprised of researchers primarily from CNRS and CEA is making gains in the field of electrochemical energy storage with their new…
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What is electrochemistry? Electrochemistry is the study of the relationship between chemical and electrical change. Electrochemical science has a multitude of applications, ranging from solar technology to biomedical innovations. What is solid state science? Solid state science deals with the relationship between atomic structure and the electrical, chemical, optical, and physical properties of solid materials. Applications include electronic and optical devices, displays, and sensors. Meet the scientists Why Your Battery Doesn't Last Forever Daniel Abraham talks Li-ion and capacity fade Microgrids Paving the...
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Index About the ECS community Types of membership Benefits of membership Discover your community! The Electrochemical Society was founded in 1902 as a nonprofit, educational organization. Even in its early years, the membership included an impressive core of active participants such as Edward Acheson, the original manufacturer of graphite and Herbert Dow, the founder of the Dow Chemical Company. Even Thomas Edison was a member. The Society's membership continues to have a profound impact on global society. Notable members include...
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13 electrochemistry and solid state science and technology divisions Each division listed below has corresponding topical interest areas through ECS. Learn more about topical interest areas. Divisions have robust awards and travel grants programs. Symposium organizers may request funding from sponsoring ECS Divisions for their symposium. Use this form. See all division and section bylaws. Battery (BATT) Established 1947 Officers/executive committee TIA: Batteries and Energy Storage High-Temperature Energy, Materials, & Processes (H-TEMP) Established 1921 Officers/executive committee TIA: Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers,...
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From batteries to nanostructures Each topical interest area listed below has corresponding divisions through ECS. Learn more about ECS Divisions. Electrochemical Batteries and Energy Storage Areas of interest include theoretical and experimental aspects of batteries, electrochemical capacitors, and redox flow batteries. Specific topics include design, modeling, and testing; electrode structures and characterization, including charge storage materials, binders, additives, membranes, electrolytes, conductivity enhancers, and current collectors as they relate to batteries and energy storage. Also of interest are issues that pertain...
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