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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 |
| 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 |
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Detailed Program |
| Monday June 9 |
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| 8:30 | TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes | Lone Star E |
| Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect 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 | To Be Announced
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 | To Be Announced
E. Page-Littleford, Small Business Administration, US |
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| 10:30 | Hydrogen & Fuel Cells | |
| Session chair: John Kopasz, 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 |
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| 10:30 | Energy Storage Keynotes: Energy Challenges | |
| Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US |
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| 1:30 | Hydrogen Production | |
| Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US |
| H2@Scale in Texas - a "Protohub" that demonstrates the first renewable hydrogen network
B. Weeks, M. Lewis, GTI Energy, US |
| HyVelocity, The Texas and Gulf Coast Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub
B. Weeks, GTI Energy, US |
| Hydrogen Energy Research Operation (HERO) - Best Practices for an End-to-End Integrated Hydrogen Prototype
S. Stuver, GTI Energy, US |
| Is Green Hydrogen the Answer to Energy Reslience?
L. Flanagan, Sesame Solar, 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 |
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| 1:30 | Energy Storage: Batteries I | |
| Session chair: Imre Gyuk, u.S. Department of Energy, US |
| Emerging battery technologies for grid scale applications
P. Shrivastava, PwC India, IN |
| Advanced Graphite-Enhanced Battery Materials for Long-Duration Grid Energy Storage: Innovations in Critical Mineral Utilization and Sustainable Battery Technology
E.M. Pierremont, SeaScope Tecnologies, CA |
| Sodium Batteries
M. Dongre, WATTHOUR Private Limited, IN |
| 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 |
| Advancing the 3.7V K-Ion Battery for Stationary Energy Storage
L. Xue, Y. Kutsovsky, A. Girau, Group1, US |
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| 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 |
| Aqueous Zinc Battery for Grid application
B. Li, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US |
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| 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 |
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| 8:00 | TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes | Lone Star E |
| Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US |
| National Health Security Innovation Initiatives
M. Stebbins, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US |
| Fireside Chat with DARPA
J. Thabet, DARPA, US |
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| 9:00 | Energy Storage: Beyond Batteries I | |
| Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US |
| Solving Grid Challenges with A-CAES: A Scalable Solution for Long-Duration Energy Storage in the US
D. Tuel, Hydrostor, CA |
| 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 |
| ThorCell: Revolutionizing Energy Storage and Carbon Capture with Bio-Derived Innovation
C. Mbata, Y. Ukwu, J. Onyeizu, S. Ezumba, Kunfirm Technologies, 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 |
| Decarbonizing Industrial Process Heat: Steam Generation with Integrated Energy Storage
F. Bassetti, U. d'Agostino, Magaldi Technologies LLC, Magaldi Green Energy, 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 |
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| 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 |
| Single Metal Site Catalysts for Sustainable and Clean Hydrogen Energy
G. Wu, Washington University in St. Louis, 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Direct hydrogen reduction of iron ore concentrate and net-shape fabrication of linear cellular alloy steels
J. Kacher, G. Kennedy, S. Saiyara, N. Baltodano, A. Balandin, N. Thadhani, Georgia Institute of Technology, US |
| Engineered Biocarbon Materials for EAF Decarbonization
M. Mlinar, B. Spigarelli, M. Young, Natural Resources Research Institute, US |
| Inclusion of waste glass, manufactured sand, fly ash, and slag in the context of circular economy practices for infrastructure durability and resilience and decarbonization of cement/steel industries
A.O. Sojobi, R. Taiwo, B.A. Salami, City University of Hong Kong, HK |
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| 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 |
| Biomass Based Ethylene – The Foundation a Low Carbon Future
F. Liotta, Petron Scientech Inc, US |
| Harnessing Bioelectricity from Organic Waste: A Microbial Fuel Cell-Enhanced Compost System for Renewable Energy Generation
S. Chen, P.N. Aquino, K. Hoang, 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 |
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| 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 |
| Computational Study of h-BN-Modified AGNRs for Advanced Energy Storage and Semiconductor Applications
R. Khandaker, J. Sarker Ayesha, B. Barman, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, BD |
| Optimizing Deposition of Platinum Nanoparticles on Functionalized Graphene Oxide
M. Mahin, N. Ahamad, H. Fairbrother, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), BD |
| *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 |
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| 1:30 | Energy Storage: Safety | |
| Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US |
| Advanced Safety and Reliability Considerations for Large-Scale Energy Storage Systems
A. Gupta, M. Jaiswal, Northeastern University, US |
| Safety Considerations for Battery Energy Storage Systems: From Conception to Culmination and Beyond
R. Spray, S. Lele, Exponent, US |
| Fire Safety for Mobile Robots functioning in Chaotic Conditions
W.F. Hederman, Collegiate Robotic Football Conference, 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 |
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| 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 |
| Development of Cost-Effective Energy Storage Systems by Earth Abundant Materials for Long Duration Storage
R. Amin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US |
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| 4:00 | Energy Storage - Posters | |
| Reliability Testing of Commercial Li-ion Battery Cells for Stationary Energy Storages
D. Choi, N. Shamim, E. Thomsen, Q. Huang, A.J. Crawford, V.V. Viswanathan, D.M. Reed, V.L. Sprenkle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US |
| 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 |
| Power Reliability and Usability
T. Baker, Virtual-Paralegals LLC, US |
| Solar Powered Utility Median Barrier at Rhode Island Highways
A. Baro, E2SOL LLC, US |
| Simulation of PCM Thermal Energy Storage Units Using Lattice Boltzmann Method Coupled with Bayesian Networks
D.Y. Chen, Y.Y. Qiao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, CN |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Zero-field Multiple Functioning Josephson Diode Array Device with a Nanostructured Membrane Design Enabled Aviation Application with High-Efficiency High-Frequency Rectifications
E.T. Chen, J.T. Thornton, S-H. Duh, Advanced Biomimetic Sensors, 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 |
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| 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 |
| Powering the Future: How Policy Unlocks the Full Potential of Long-Duration Energy Storage in the US
S. Griffiths, Hydrostor, CA |
| Sparking a Human-Centric 24/7 Electricity Network
K. Johnston, NextGen Energy Partners, US |
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