Focused Topics and Areas

The National Conference on Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage: Functional Materials, Systems, and Applications (NCSECS-2024) intends to bring together researchers from the following main subjects and its allied areas. The themes and more details about the topics are listed in the NCSECS-2024 conference website,

1.      Battery Technologies: 

• Materials development for batteries

• Cell design optimization

• Performance enhancement and durability

• Safety considerations

• Emerging battery chemistries and technologies

 2.      Supercapacitors and Energy Storage Devices: 

• Materials advancements for supercapacitors

• Design and optimization of energy storage devices

• Performance characterization and evaluation

• Integration of supercapacitors into energy systems 

3.      Electrolyte Materials:

• Development of novel electrolyte materials

• Electrolyte Design and Engineering

• Electrolyte Stability and Compatibility

• Ion Transport and Conductivity

• Electrochemical and Interfacial Properties

4.      Fuel Cells and Energy Conversion:

• Fuel cell materials and catalysts

• System design and engineering

• Performance evaluation and efficiency improvements

• Integration of fuel cells into energy conversion systems

 5.      Solar Energy Conversion: 

• Materials for photovoltaics or solar cells

• Solar thermal systems and technologies

• Efficiency enhancements and innovations

• System design and integration of solar energy conversion

6.      Materials Characterization and Modeling:

• Spectroscopic and microscopy techniques for material analysis

• Electrochemical characterization methods

• Computational modeling and simulation for energy materials

• Relationships between material structure and properties

7.      Environmental Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis:

• Life cycle assessment of energy storage and conversion technologies

• Integration of renewable energy sources for sustainability

 8.      Flexible Energy Harvesting Materials: 

• Development of flexible materials for energy harvesting

• Novel materials with enhanced flexibility and performance

• Design and Fabrication of Flexible Energy Harvesters

• Scalable fabrication techniques for flexible devices

9. Electrolysis and Hydrogen production

• Advanced electrolyzer design and materials

• High-efficiency and low-cost electrolysis systems

• Alkaline electrolysis, , Proton exchange membrane (PEM)

• OER, HER, ORR

• Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC)

10. Photocatalysis:

• Development of efficient photocatalyst materials

• Light harvesting and utilization

• Stability and durability of photocatalysts

• Integration of photocatalysis with water splitting systems

• Engineering of photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells

Top Reasons to Attend

Knowledge Expansion:

• Gain insights into the latest advancements and trends in sustainable energy storage and conversion.

• Learn about cutting-edge technologies, emerging materials, and innovative approaches.

• Stay up-to-date with the current research findings in the field.

Networking Opportunities:

• Connect with researchers, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers in the energy storage and conversion field.

• Build valuable professional relationships and collaborations.

• Expand your network and establish connections for future collaborations and career opportunities.

Present and Discuss Research:

• Showcase your own research and findings to a knowledgeable and engaged audience.

• Receive feedback, insights, and suggestions from experts in the field.

• Engage in meaningful discussions and exchange ideas with fellow researchers.

Industry Engagement:

• Interact with industry representatives, technology providers, and energy companies.

• Explore potential partnerships and collaborations with industry stakeholders.

• Gain industry insights and stay informed about the latest advancements and market trends.

Professional Development:

• Attend workshops, panel discussions, and keynote sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge.

• Learn about career opportunities, funding options, and industry best practices.

• Stay updated on the latest developments and advances in the field.

Collaboration and Funding Opportunities:

• Identify potential collaboration opportunities with researchers and institutions working on similar topics.

• Explore funding opportunities, research grants, and collaborative projects.

• Foster partnerships and collaborations to advance your research and career goals.

Exposure to Multiple Perspectives:

• Benefit from diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches presented at the conference.

• Engage with experts from various fields, gaining a broader understanding of the subject.

• Explore connections and synergies between different research areas and disciplines.

Inspiration and Motivation:

• Immerse yourself in a dynamic and inspiring environment.

• Get inspired by passionate researchers, innovative ideas, and breakthrough technologies.

• Fuel your motivation and enthusiasm for your own research and career endeavors.

• Attending the conference provides a platform to expand knowledge, network with professionals, present research, explore collaborations, and stay updated on the latest developments in sustainable energy storage and conversion.