Electrochemical energy conversion devices such as fuel cells, water electrolyzers and electrochemical synthesis reactors play a critical role in reducing global dependence on fossil fuels and promoting renewable hydrogen technology as a path to industrial decarbonization. While significant progress has been made in the development of PGM and PGM-free catalysts for oxygen reduction and evolution, hydrogen oxidation and evolution, and CO2 reduction and valorization, there are missing links between the materials synthesis evaluation on one side, and modeling and characterization on the other. This workshop aims to facilitate discussions on the key functional characteristics of catalysts and explore how these can be characterized. We will discuss the development of best practices and protocols, including accelerated stress tests, improved electrochemical diagnostics, and innovative physicochemical characterization methods. Of special interest are in situ and operando methods, as well as advances in microscopy, spectroscopy or tomography techniques and novel approaches that have yet to be widely adopted. This discussion will be complemented by modeling of catalysts structure-to-reactivity features focusing on reaction mechanisms, stability and degradation investigations, and catalyst integration with other components of the electrochemical devices.
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We wish to ensure an intimate workshop setting, with no more than 20 to 25 participants. If you are interested in attending, but have not received an invitation, please contact the workshop organizer before registering.
Telluride Science is about expanding the frontiers of science, exploring new ideas, and building collaborations. The workshop schedule will allow for substantial unstructured time for participants to talk and think. All participants are expected to stay for the entire duration of the workshop. Scientists are encouraged to consider bringing family or friends. Telluride offers a number of options for children's camps (including Telluride Academy, Aha School for the Arts, and Pinhead Institute). There is more information on childcare, camps, and family activities on Telluride Science's website. Feel free to contact Telluride Science's staff to help with any planning and/or coordinating care.
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Workshop Price: $ 449.00
Early Bird Lodging Discount Available Until: 11/15/2024
A $100.00 discount is applied to your lodging cost when you register before 11/15/2024.
Cancellation Policy: Once a credit card has been charged, cancelled registrations will be subject to a cancellation fee. Registration fees will be automatically processed once registration is complete. A $25 cancellation fee will be retained from a registration refund. Lodging fee payments will be processed 60 days prior to arrival, and a $100 cancellation fee will apply if cancellations occur after a lodging fee payment is completed. Telluride Science can only guarantee a refund for the remaining lodging fees if requested prior to the cancellation deadline that is specific to each lodging provider. Telluride Science recommends that participants purchase travel insurance to protect against unforeseen, last-minute travel plan changes.| Participant | Organization | ||||
| Capuano, Christopher | Nel Hydrogen | ||||
| Kongi, Nadezda | University of Tartu | ||||