Keynote Speakers
Prof.Tetsu Yonezawa
Abstract Title: Transition Metal Oxide Catalyst on Reduced Graphene Oxide for High Current Operations of Zinc-Air Battery
From: Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan
Invited Speakers
Prof. Soorathep Kheawhom
Abstract Title: Zinc-based Batteries: Energy Storage for a Circular Economy
From: Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chularongkorn University, Thailand
Dr.Pimpa Limthongkul
Abstract Title: Flow Battery: Materials Technology, Economic and Sustainability Perspective
From: National Energy Technology Center, NSTDA, Thailand
Assoc. Prof. Rojana Pornprasertsuk
Abstract Title: Re-utilization of Mn and Zn from Spent Primary Batteries for Zn-Air and Zn-ion Battery Applications
From: Department of Materials Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Dr. Chakrit Sriprachuabwong
Abstract Title: Graphene-based electrode materials used for energy storage devices
From: National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, NSTDA, Thailand
Prof. Anongnat Somwangthanaroj
Abstract Title: Membranes for Zinc-Based Redox Flow Battery
From: Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chularongkorn University, Thailand
Assit. Prof. Dr.-Ing Pratap Kollu
Abstract Title: Sodium Ion Batteries- State of Art and Challenges
From: University of Hyderabad, India
Chair : Assoc. Prof. Soorathep Kheawhom, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
Co-Chairs:
1. Assoc. Prof. Rojana Pornprasertsuk, Department of Materials Science, Chulalongkorn University
2. Dr. Chakrit Sriprachuabwong, National Science and Technology Development Agency
3. Dr. Pinit KidKhunthod, Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization)
Scope:
With a long lifespan, excellent cyclability, and low cost, redox flow batteries (RFBs) are an excellent option for long-duration energy storage technology with a rated power life of up to several hours as the cost of storage is decreased by the individual scaling of energy and power. Besides the established vanadium RFBs, there are a number of alternative cell chemistries, and more are being developed i.e., zinc-air, zinc-iodine, and all organic RFBs. This symposium mainly focuses on advanced materials and chemistries to support the development of RFBs. Original contributions are sought but not limited to the following areas:
- Exploration of novel RFB electrolytes. DFT, molecular dynamics, and computer-aided designs will speed up the discovery of novel redox compounds having low-cost, industrially practicable, and environmentally sustainable.
- Electrocatalysts such as ORR and OER and air electrode design for high performances and durability.
- Radically new cell designs are likely needed for unconventional chemistries and concepts such as 1) slurry-type batteries with redox-active polymers or 2) inorganic slurries like zinc slurry air batteries, 3) membrane-free RFB cells, or 4) customized materials for the new concepts, such as solid booster materials.
- Custom membranes, felt electrodes, flow fields, and bipolar plates for RFBs. Novel RFB chemicals demand new cell materials and configurations.
- Advanced characterization techniques especially in-situ and in-operando techniques.
