Energy Innovation

Speakers and Chairs Include:

Cory Phillips

ARPA-E

Mathew D. Halls

Schrödinger Inc.

Nobuyuki Matsuzawa

Panasonic Industry Co

Jodie Lutkenhaus

Texas A&M

Boris Kozinsky

Harvard University

Michael Webb

Princeton University

Sak Arumugam

Ansys

Helen Zha

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Erik Spoerke

Sandia National Laboratories

Xiaolin Li

PNNL

Will McNamara

Sandia

Timothy Gardner

Cambium

Pat Brant

ExxonMobil

Alamgir Karim

University of Houston

Mark Tapsak

Glucotrack

Gustavo Carri

ExxonMobil

John P. Kopasz

Argonne National Laboratory

Jan-Willem Handgraaf

Siemens Digital Industries Software

Scott Swartz

Nexceris

Jean St-Pierre

Cummins Technical Center

Halil Tekinalp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Imre Gyuk

U.S. Department of Energy

YuanQiao Rao

Dow Chemical Company

Carlos Quiroz-Arita

Sandia National Laboratories

Tim Barckholtz

ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co.

Russell Jessup

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Lee Lynd

Dartmouth College

Lyle DePauw

Cargill

Santa Jansone-Popova

Critical Materials Innovation Hub, Oak Ridge National Lab

Andriy Palasyuk

Critical Materials Innovation Hub, Ames National Laboratory

Alison Fritz

National Energy Technology Laboratory

Simona Patange

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Dalia Yablon

TechConnect World Innovation Conference

Filippo Mangolini

UT Austin

Jinhui Tao

PNNL

Paul Ashby

LBL

Peter Vekilov

University of Houston

Liam Collins

Oak Ridge National Lab

Yi-Chih Lin

UT Austin

Jason Killgore

NIST

Zhe Qiang

University of Southern Mississippi

Meng Wang

University of Pittsburgh

Michael Wong

Rice University

Chris Griggs

US Army Corps of Engineers

Reza Foudazi

University of Oklahoma

Jinyong Liu

UC Riverside

John P. Kopasz

Argonne National Laboratory

Brian Ingram

Argonne National Lab

YuanQiao Rao

Dow Chemical Company

Lin Zhao

Dow Chemical Company

Qilin Li

Rice University

Yifu Ding

UC Boulder

Yongsheng Chen

GeorgiaTech

Technical Symposia

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	Monday June 9
8:30	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes
10:30	Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
10:30	Energy Storage Keynotes: Energy Challenges
1:30	Hydrogen Production
1:30	Energy Storage: Batteries I
3:00	Energy Storage: Batteries II
4:00	Fuel Cells & Hydrogen - Posters
	Tuesday June 10
8:00	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes
9:00	Energy Storage: Beyond Batteries I
9:30	Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Component Development
9:30	Biomass & Renewable Carbon Sources
10:30	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy, Efficiency, Environmental I
11:30	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy, Efficiency, Environmental II
1:30	Innovations in Decarbonizing Steel
1:30	Biorefineries for Negative Emissions
1:30	Graphene & 2D Materials: Energy Storage Applications
1:30	Energy Storage: Safety
3:30	Energy Storage: Materials / Components & Power Electronics
4:00	Energy Storage - Posters
	Wednesday June 11
9:00	Energy Storage: Power Electronics & Use Cases
10:30	Energy Storage: Beyond Technologies

Detailed Program
	Monday June 9

8:30	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes	Lone Star E
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
8:30	Welcome to TechConnect M. Laudon, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
8:35	TechConnect Overview: Connecting Research, Accelerating Innovation D. Yablon, J. Rocha, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
8:40	The nexus of materials, energy, and carbon dioxide—and how science, technology, and market development can impact it M. Pasquali, Rice University, US
9:05	Future Technologies Based on Mimicking Nature with Controls of Charge, Spin, and Heat P. Weiss, University of California, Los Angeles, US
9:30	SBIR/STTR Leadership Keynote F. Solomone, Office of Innovation and Investment, Small Business Administration, US

10:30	Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
	Session chair: Di-Jia (DJ) Liu, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Nexceris Solid Oxide Cell Technology S.L. Swartz, Nexceris, US
	Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cells for the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck T. Zawodzinski, Jr., University of Tennesse-Knoxville, US
	Development of a Mobile Fuel Cell Generator J. Schulte, P. Scott, M. Simon, RockeTruck, Inc., US
	Electrolyzers that Live Outside and Underwater: An Integrated Offshore Hydrogen Production and LDES System for Utility Grid Balancing E. Greenbaum, GTA, Inc., US

10:30	Energy Storage Keynotes: Energy Challenges
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	To Be Announced
	To Be Announced
	To Be Announced

1:30	Hydrogen Production
	Session chair: Di-Jia (DJ) Liuz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Hydrogen Energy Research Operation (HERO) - Best Practices for an End-to-End Integrated Hydrogen Prototype S. Stuver, M. Bradford, GTI Energy, US
	Hydrogen Generation through Integrated Sustainable Electrolysis of Water S. Bashir, P. Villareal, J.L. Liu, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, US
	STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER High-rate photocatalytic hydrogen generation from methanol using narrow bandgap small molecule organic semiconductor N. Kumar, K.M. Alam, M.M. Rana, S. Chitti, R. Pambala, S.S. Aare, K. Shankar, University of Alberta, CA
	New Insights on Thermo-catalytic Decomposition of Natural Gas and Regeneration R.L. Vander Wal, M.M. Nikiawete, J.H. Heim II, Penn State University, US

1:30	Energy Storage: Batteries I
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, u.S. Department of Energy, US
	Next generation sodium iron chloride batteries for long duration energy storage: Inlyte Energy’s path to market and scale W.E. Gent, A.C. Baclig, B. Kaun, Inlyte Energy, US

3:00	Energy Storage: Batteries II
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Lithium Sulfur Flow Batteries for Grid-scale Energy Storage E. Benner, S. Byrne, C. Call, GridFlow, Inc., US
	Flow-Assisted Manganese-Based Batteries for Long Duration Applications M. Fayette, Z. Grady, W. Lim, X. Li, D. Reed, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
	Materials innovation and cell development for room temperature Na-S batteries X. Zheng, H. Hao, S. Jagadeesan, J. Nanda, SLAC, US

4:00	Fuel Cells & Hydrogen - Posters
	Effect of electrolyte in electrochemical anodic oxidation of valve metals and their photocatalytic applications N. Kumar, K. Shankar, University of Alberta, CA
	Tuesday June 10

8:00	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes	Lone Star E
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect Division ATI, US
8:00	National Health Security Innovation Initiatives M. Stebbins, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
8:15	Fireside Chat with DARPA - Jennifer Thabet, DARPA & Jennifer Rocha, TechConnect/ATI J. Thabet, DARPA SBIR/STTR, US
8:45	SIBR/STTT Leadership Keynote TBA, SBA, US

9:00	Energy Storage: Beyond Batteries I
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Underground Pumped Storage Hydroelectric using Salt Domes W.M. Taggart IV, Cavern Energy Storage, LLC, US
	Innovative Long-Duration Energy Storage: Operational Insights and Grid Applications of Advanced Rail Energy Storage B. Cunnington, R. Weed, M. Gautam, D. Wu, C. Wiggins, R. Rebich, Energy Northwest, US
	Techno Economic Assessment of Moving Particle Thermal Energy Storage Technology for Grid and Process Heat Applications L.P. McLaughlin, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Evaluation of Load Shifting in a Heat Pump System with Thermal Energy Storage for Both Heating and Cooling Y. Qiao, Z. Li, L. Wang, B. Shen, K.R. Gluesenkamp , X. Liu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	GridStar Flow, Design for Manufacturing at Volume and Scale: Lessons Learned from 1MW, 10-hr Pilot at Ft. Carson, Colorado D. Petcovic, Lockheed Martin Energy, US

9:30	Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Component Development
	Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Highly durable low-cost catalysts derived from zeolitic imidazolate framework for proton exchange membrane fuel cell applications D.-J. Liu, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION Bubble-Printing Synthesis of High-Entropy Alloys for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Catalysis M.-F. Hsieh, A. Swain, Y. Zheng, The University of Texas at Austin, US
	Resolving Fundamental Challenges of Graphene Integration in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells P. Carmichael, S. Kutagulla, Y. Lee, D. Akinwande, University of Texas at Austin, US
	Transistor Sensors for PEM Fuel Cell Degradation Monitoring and PFAS Regulation D. Dong, Rowan University, US
	Facilitating hydrogen adoption with innovative hydrogen gas sensors for prognostics of industrial assets R.A. Potyrailo, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, US

9:30	Biomass & Renewable Carbon Sources
	Session chair: Tim Barckholtz, ExxonMobil, US
	Advancing Winter Camelina for Biofuels L. DePauw, Cargill, CA
	Biorefining perennial sorghum: Sustainable bio-based materials R.W. Jessup, Texas A&M University, US
	From Chitin to Sustainable Solutions: Biopolymers for a Circular Future J.L. Shamshina, R. Panackal Shibu, A. Zannat, Texas Tech University, US
	To Be Announced C. Quiroz-Arita, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	To Be Announced M. Young, Chevron, US

10:30	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy, Efficiency, Environmental I	Lone Star B
	Session chair: Neil Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
	Room temperature Na/K batteries for grid energy storage B. Tan, PIDC, US
	EMP proof power system D. Munson, Foi Group LLC, US
	SPARK Hyper Agile Expeditionary Platform D. Bishop, Bishop Ascendant Inc, US
	Aluminum Fueled Galvanic Generator B. Churchill, AlumaPower, CA
	Review Panelist N. Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
	Review Panelist R. Roley, Battelle, US
	Review Panelist J. Ryan, DIU, US

11:30	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy, Efficiency, Environmental II	Lone Star B
	Session chair: Neil Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
	Electrochemical Reactive Capture from Exhaust Flue Gas Streams C. Iloeje, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Unlocking and harnessing the full energy and mineral potential of geothermal resources J. Johnston, CaSil Technologies Ltd, NZ
	REMAFS: Rare Earth Metals from Alternative Flouride Salt J. Krennrich, Ames National Laboratory, US
	CCSNet: a deep learning modeling suite for CO2 storage D. Mallin, Stanford University - Office of Technology Licensing, US
	CO₂-Storing Precast Concrete: Enhancing Strength Through CO₂ Curing of Alternative Cements M. Bayram, Texas State University, US
	Review Panelist N. Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
	Review Panelist R. Roley, Battelle, US
	Review Panelist J. Ryan, DIU, US

1:30	Innovations in Decarbonizing Steel
	Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	ArcelorMittal's Key Decarbonization Initiatives A. Morelato, ArcelorMittal, US
	Evaluating acidic aqueous solutions for electrochemical deposition of metallic iron B.J. Ingram, Y. Sun, J. Luo, R. Akolkar, J.G. Connell, Q. Liu, Z. Yang, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Pathways to Low Temperature Electrolysis of Iron Oxides at Scale P.A. Kempler, A.C. Goldman, R. Shekhar, A. Konovalova, E. Rahman, University of Oregon, US
	Hydrogen Plasma Rotary Kiln Furnace Reduction of Iron Ores J. Kopasz, Argonne National Lab, US
	Engineered Biocarbon Materials for EAF Decarbonization M. Mlinar, B. Spigarelli, M. Young, Natural Resources Research Institute, US

1:30	Biorefineries for Negative Emissions
	Session chair: Carlos Quiroz-Arita, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Cellulosic biofuels: Addressing cost and land challenges while maximizing climate benefits L. Lynd, Terragia Biofuel, US
	State-level biomass waste resource availability and GHG emission mitigation strategies F. Naaz, J. Zhang, U. Singh, T.R. Hawkins, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Harnessing Bioelectricity from Organic Waste: A Microbial Fuel Cell-Enhanced Compost System for Renewable Energy Generation S. Chen, P.N. Aquino, K. Hoang, S. Pandit, J. Dychauco, Ohlone College, US
	Enhancing Formate Fermentation with Hydrogen Supplementation for Sustainable Biomanufacturing B. Zakaria, J. Panich, R. Swart, V.S. Nogue, C. Johnson, E. Sundstrom, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US Department of Energy, US
	Enhancing Sustainability in Pea-Based Biorefineries: Producing Isobutanol from Pea Starch R. Buitrago-Tello, U. Lee, M. Menegay, J. McVay, Argonne National Laboratory, US

1:30	Graphene & 2D Materials: Energy Storage Applications
	Session chair: Anirudha Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory; Babak Anasori, Purdue University, US
	Recent Development of High-density Energy Storage Thin Film Dielectric Capacitors with Record Efficiency using Polymers and 2D Materials N. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US
	Impact of hBN and Graphene Interlayers on the Dielectric Properties of Flexible Polymer Films F. Hasan Likhi, I. Vlassiouk, A. Karim, University of Houston, US
	Synergistic Design of Graphene-Enhanced X₂HgI₄ (X = Tl, Cu) Nanocomposites: Revolutionizing Thermochromic Smart Materials and High-Performance Solid Electrolytes F. Soofivand, National Research Council-Nanoscience Institute (CNR-NANO) and NEST-Scuola Normale Superiore, IT
	STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION Ultrahigh Electrostatic Energy Density in Au/2D-CuInP2Se6/Graphene Micro-Capacitor R. Padhan, M. Susner, R. Rao, S.A. Kadam, A. Wali, R. Divan, W.C. West, A.V. Sumant, N.R. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US

1:30	Energy Storage: Safety
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Safety Considerations for Battery Energy Storage Systems: From Conception to Culmination and Beyond R. Spray, S. Lele, Exponent, US
	Fault Management Software to Increase BESS Reliability and Safety B. Ramamurthy, D. Sblendorio, Critical Loop, Inc., US
	Self-Quenching Battery Pack: D^3 Concept of Detect, Direct, and Douse to Contain Thermal Runaway S. Pannala, T. Li, L. Chen, D. Pelletier, SABIC, US
	The Impacts of Procedure in the FMEA of Lithium-Ion Batteries F.S. Gray, E. Cheever, W.S. Tang, J. Jeevarajan, UL Research Institutes: Electrochemical Safety Research Institute, US

3:30	Energy Storage: Materials / Components & Power Electronics
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	1.8MW 13.8kVAC to 1kVDC Solid State Transformer (SST) for Energy Storage Systems A. Kelinsky; T. Beechner, RCT Systems, US
	Advanced Fuel Cell Power Converter (AFCPC) G. Santamaria, A. Jathar, M. Simon, RockeTruck, Inc., US

4:00	Energy Storage - Posters
	The status and challenges in the development of sustainable batteries for energy storage applications X.L. Li, D.M. Reed, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
	Prismatic Battery Cell Thermal Modelling Using Aluminum Nitride Components D. Jimenez-Rivera, P. Quintero-Aguilo, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, US
	Thermal Analysis of Micro-Cell Format Lithium-Ion Batteries: Building A Materials Safety Database M. Trujillo, V. Rikka, W.S. Tang, J. Jeevarajan, UL Research Institutes - Electrochemical Research Institute, US
	Rule-based control of thermal energy storage integrated heat pump system: field test and simulation study Y. Qiao, L. Wang, X. Liu, B. Shen, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Wednesday June 11

9:00	Energy Storage: Power Electronics & Use Cases
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	System integration challenges and opportunities for rechargeable zinc manganese dioxide (ZnMnO2) batteries G. Yadav, G. Cowles, Urban Electric Power, Inc., US
	Thermal Energy Storage project at Hospital will reduce GHG emissions by 95% and thermal energy costs by 40% J. Koontz, Rock Energy Storage, US
	Using AC Impedance to Identify Rate-Limiting Processes in Batteries E.C. Self, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US

10:30	Energy Storage: Beyond Technologies
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Evaluating the effectiveness of energy storage development policies W. McNamara, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	EverBESS: a tool for assessing the cost and environmental impacts of end-of-life management of battery energy storage systems A. Baby, J.R. Elias, Q. Dai, J.S. Spangenberger, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Sparking a Human-Centric 24/7 Electricity Network K. Johnston, NextGen Energy Partners, US

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