Energy Storage and Conversion Experts enhance technologies that store and transform energy for efficient use in various applications. By improving battery systems, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, they enable reliable power supply for industries, electric vehicles, and renewable energy integration. Advancements in materials science and electrochemical processes increase energy density, charging speed, and lifespan, making storage solutions more effective and sustainable. Thermal storage, hydrogen-based systems, and flywheel technology further expand options for clean energy applications. One key area of expertise is battery storage technology, where experts work on improving lithium-ion, solid-state, sodium-ion, and flow batteries for applications in electric vehicles (EVs), grid storage, and portable electronics. They develop new battery chemistries, enhance electrode materials, and optimize electrolyte formulations to improve energy density, charging speed, safety, and lifespan. Researchers also explore next-generation storage solutions such as metal-air batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, and silicon anodes to push the boundaries of performance and sustainability.
Efforts also extend to optimizing grid storage, hydrogen production, and thermal energy management to support clean energy transitions. By refining conversion technologies such as power-to-gas and energy harvesting systems, these experts help maximize efficiency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Beyond improving storage capacity, efforts extend to optimizing energy conversion methods that integrate renewable sources into existing power systems. Power-to-gas, kinetic energy storage, and hybrid storage technologies help maximize efficiency while reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
Title : Mixed Culture Fermentation (MCF) for Sustainable Lactic Acid Production for Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Arindam Chakraborty, Natures Principles, India
Title : A strategic technological roadmap for the future of biodiesel: Catalytic innovation and process intensification.
Suzana Borschiver, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
Title : Biofuel production from waste plastics
Delia Teresa Sponza, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Title : Rethinking the iLUC factor in sustainable aviation fuels
Jorge Antonio Hilbert, Energy and Environmental Consulting Services, Argentina
Title : Hydrogen production from contaminated residual biomass: An integrated gasification and SEWGS process study
Enrico Paris, CREA-IT, Italy
Title : Robust MPPT-based design and simulation of integrated solar PV–hydrogen production systems
Elkhatib Kamal, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France