About this Event
Join us on October 23rd for a mini-symposium entitled "Innovative Chemistry for Next-Generation Battery Materials and Technologies" with (MIT Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Chemistry) as our keynote speaker. Additionally, we are planning for presentations, panel discussion(s), and participation from a range of Boston companies working in this space including Cabot Corporation, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials, AM Batteries, Daqus Energy, and others. The science will focus on cutting edge research in Chemistry from academic and industry labs on a variety of topics around the chemistry of next-generation batteries.
Public is Invited
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, including mini-symposium, dinner, and discussions.
Schedule
4:45 PM - Doors Open
4:55 PM - Welcome
Thomas Gilbert, 2025 NESACS Chair
5:00 PM - Keynote Introduction
Scott Edmondson, 2025 NESACS Chair-Elect
5:05 PM - Keynote Address - Prof. Yang Shao-Horn, MIT
Electrochemistry for Energy Abundance
5:50 PM - Dinner/Reception
6:50 PM - General Battery Components Session
6:50 PM - Dr. Shipra Garg, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
Stabilizing LiPF₆ Electrolytes for Real-World Applications
7:15 PM - Dr. Nathan Fritz, Cabot Corporation
Maximizing Electrode Performance through Advanced Blended Conductive Additive Dispersions
7:40 PM - Prof. Yan Wang, AM Batteries
Dry Battery Electrode Technology for Enhanced Battery Performance
8:05 PM - Break
8:15 PM - Active Materials
8:15 PM - Dr. Annelise Thompson, Manager of Cell Chemistry R&D, Form Energy
Tuning the chemistry of iron electrodes for long duration energy storage
8:40 PM - Dr. Harish Banda, Daqus
A Critical-Metal-Free Organic Cathode for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
9:05 PM - Closing Remarks - Questions, Discussion and Networking
9:30 PM - Conclusion
·Dr. Thomas Gilbert, NESACS Chair, Presiding
Organizing Committee
- Nathan Fritz | Cabot Corporation
- Shipra Garg | Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
- Scott Edmondson | Nimbus Therapeutics
Directions
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The address is 41 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Nearest subways stop is Kendall/MIT (approx 10-12 min walk). Several buses will get you closer to Dante Alighiere.
PARKING: After 6 pm, the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts hall has a parking lot that can accommodate approximately thirty-two cars. Please do not park in the lot before 6 pm as you risk getting towed.
There is local parking at the One Kendall Square Garage located at 189 Binney St. Cambridge, MA 02139. Validation available for discounted rate.
If you have any questions or require additional information, contact the Administrative Coordinator via email at [email protected]
NESACS acknowledges support of this event from sponsors below.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 35.00
