ACS PUBLICATIONS ENERGY FORUM

Powering the Future: A Fresh Approach to Sustainable Energy Production

DATE
Wednesday, November 12

TIME
14:30 - 17:00 CET

TYPE
Virtual event

PLATFORM
Zoom

Energy drives revolutions.

From the invention of the wheel through the industrial revolution to modern digital developments. Today, the challenge is producing sustainable and minimally polluting energy. This might be achieved by harnessing or mimicking natural processes that leave few stains on the environment.

Join us at the ACS Publications Energy Forum to explore cutting-edge research in the energy applications of electrochemistry, nanomaterials, and photochemistry. These are reshaping how we convert, store, and consume energy. 

Discover the latest insights into clean energy generation from leading scientists on solar panels, electrocatalysts, rechargeable batteries, and solar fuels. Help power the future.

MODERATORS

Patrick Unwin Photo

Prof. Patrick Unwin

Editor-in-Chief, ACS Electrochemistry
University of Warwick, UK
Prashant V Kamat Photo

Prof. Prashant V. Kamat

Editor-in-Chief, ACS Energy Letters
Notre Dame University, USA

SPEAKERS

Jillian Dempsey Photo

Prof. Jillian L. Dempsey

Associate Editor, ACS Electrochemistry
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, USA
Zongping Shao Photo

Prof. Zongping Shao

Associate Editor, Energy & Fuels
Nanjing Technical University, China
Song Jin Photo

Prof. Song Jin

Senior Editor, ACS Energy Letters
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Yiying Wu Photo

Prof. Yiying Wu

Deputy Editor, ACS Applied Energy Materials
Ohio State University, USA

AGENDA

TIME
SESSION
SPEAKER
14:30-14:35 CET
Opening Remarks
Prof. Patrick Unwin
14:35-14:55 CET
Presentation 1
Prof. Jillian L. Dempsey
14:55-15:05 CET
Q&A
Prof. Patrick Unwin and Prof. Jillian L. Dempsey
15:05-15:25 CET
A new proton-conducting ceramic fuel cell for operating at reduced temperature
Prof. Zongping Shao
15:25-15:35 CET
Q&A
Prof. Patrick Unwin and Prof. Zongping Shao
15:35-15:40 CET
First Half Closing Remarks
Prof. Patrick Unwin
15:40-15:50 CET
BREAK

15:50-15:55 CET
Second Half Opening Remarks
Prof. Prashant V. Kamat
15:55-16:15 CET
Modular Electrochemical Synthesis of Chemicals and Fuels to Decarbonize Manufacturing and Electricity Grid
Prof. Song Jin
16:15-16:25 CET
Q&A
Prof. Prashant V. Kamat and Prof. Song Jin
16:25-16:45 CET
From Simple Chemistry to Sustainable Energy:
How Fundamental Principles Drive Innovation
Prof. Yiying Wu
16:45-16:55 CET
Q&A
Prof. Prashant V. Kamat and Prof. Yiying Wu
16:55-17:00 CET
Closing Remarks
Prof. Prashant V. Kamat

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