Symposium CI
Advances in Functional Materials for Energy Harvesting, Storage and Solar Fuels
Convener:
Sanjay MATHUR, University of Cologne, Germany
Members:
Kamlendra AWASTHI, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India
Daniel CHUA, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Flavio DE SOUZA, Universidade Federal do ABC, Brazil
Suhash DEY, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India
Armin FELDHOFF, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
Olivier GUILLON, Forschungszentrum Juelich, Germany
Guo-Hua HU, University of Lorraine, France
Emanuel IONESCU, Fraunhofer IWKS, Germany
Maarit KARPPINEN, Aalto University, Finland
Kwang Ho KIM, Pusan National University, South Korea
Jing-Feng LI, Tsinghua University, China
Graziella MALANDRINO, Università di Catania, Italy
Yogendra MISHRA, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Tohru SEKINO, Osaka University, Japan
Sang Il SEOK, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea
Trystan WATSON, Swansea University, UK
Gunnar WESTIN, Uppsala University, Sweden
Sanjay MATHUR, University of Cologne, Germany
Members:
Kamlendra AWASTHI, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India
Daniel CHUA, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Flavio DE SOUZA, Universidade Federal do ABC, Brazil
Suhash DEY, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India
Armin FELDHOFF, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
Olivier GUILLON, Forschungszentrum Juelich, Germany
Guo-Hua HU, University of Lorraine, France
Emanuel IONESCU, Fraunhofer IWKS, Germany
Maarit KARPPINEN, Aalto University, Finland
Kwang Ho KIM, Pusan National University, South Korea
Jing-Feng LI, Tsinghua University, China
Graziella MALANDRINO, Università di Catania, Italy
Yogendra MISHRA, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Tohru SEKINO, Osaka University, Japan
Sang Il SEOK, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea
Trystan WATSON, Swansea University, UK
Gunnar WESTIN, Uppsala University, Sweden
The list of Invited Speakers will be available at the end of July 2025
This symposium highlights the pivotal role of functional nanomaterials with tailored properties in driving sustainable solutions for energy, environment, and health challenges. The focus is on cutting-edge energy technologies and devices based on inorganic, hybrid, and composite materials, emphasizing recent advances in nanotechnology and their industrial impact.
The sessions will cover advancements in the processing, characterization, and application of nano- and heterostructured materials, with a special focus on their use in photovoltaics and solar fuel technologies. Topics will explore cutting-edge chemical processing techniques, scalable fabrication methods, and interface-driven functionalities to enhance energy conversion and harvesting. Experts will highlight innovations in catalytic systems for hydrogen and ammonia production and CO₂ reduction, and new materials for solar cells and self-powered devices, driving sustainable solutions for energy challenges.
This event serves as an international platform for researchers, industry professionals, and innovators to showcase technological advancements, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities in developing sustainable energy and environmental solutions. Participants are invited to submit abstracts on these and related topics.
The sessions will cover advancements in the processing, characterization, and application of nano- and heterostructured materials, with a special focus on their use in photovoltaics and solar fuel technologies. Topics will explore cutting-edge chemical processing techniques, scalable fabrication methods, and interface-driven functionalities to enhance energy conversion and harvesting. Experts will highlight innovations in catalytic systems for hydrogen and ammonia production and CO₂ reduction, and new materials for solar cells and self-powered devices, driving sustainable solutions for energy challenges.
This event serves as an international platform for researchers, industry professionals, and innovators to showcase technological advancements, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities in developing sustainable energy and environmental solutions. Participants are invited to submit abstracts on these and related topics.
Session Topics
CI-1 Innovative nano- and heterostructured functional materials for renewable energy applications
- Chemical processing of nanomaterials: electrospinning, plasma-assisted deposition, sol-gel, and microwave-enhanced synthesis
- Energy-efficient and scalable production of nanomaterials and nanocomposites
- Fabrication of interface-driven functionalities and multi-material heterostructures
- Transparent conducting oxides and heterostructures for energy harvesting
- Nanostructured oxides and composites for excitonic solar cells
- Piezoelectric and plasmonic materials for energy transfer and self-powered systems
- Innovative techniques for characterizing and manipulating nanostructures
- Large-scale integration of functional nanodevices and heterostructures
CI-2 Recent developments in photoactive materials
- Advanced materials for next generation photovoltaic Devices
- Frontiers of organic, hybrid, and perovskite solar cells
- Solar cell architectures and materials requirements
- Next generation electron and hole transport materials
- Hybrid interfaces and nanocrystalline junctions
- Charge generation, trapping and transport
- Optoelectronic devices based on nanoparticle, nanowires and composites
CI-3 Green hydrogen production, storage and utilization
- Advanced materials for artificial photosynthesis and solar hydrogen
- Tandem concepts (PV-PEC) for green hydrogen production
- (Photo)electrosynthesis of ammonia and other solar fuels
- Hydrogen’s role in CO₂ capture, utilization, and conversion to synthetic fuels
- Hydrogen as a carrier for energy transport and storage
- Circular economy approaches linking hydrogen, CO₂, and ammonia value chains
- Electrolysis advancements for green hydrogen production