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2nd Annual FUEL CELLS DURABILITY & PERFORMANCE 2006
December 06-08, 2006
Miami Beach, FL USA
Excerpts from the Conference
Pre-Conference Workshop
Fuel Cells vs. Lithium Batteries
Race to Dominate the World Marketplace
Chairperson:
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M. Stanley Whittingham, PhD, Professor and Director, Institute for Materials Research, SUNY at Binghamton
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K.M. Abraham, Ph.D., President and Chief Technology Officer, E-KEM Sciences, Needham, MA, USA
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Critical Role of New Materials in Electrochemical Energy Conversions
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Michael E. Reed, President & CEO, Electro Energy, Inc., Danbury, CT, USA
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Electro Energy’s Entry into Commercial Lithium Ion Batteries
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James R. Akridge, PhD, President and CEO, Valence Technology, Inc.
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Saphion® Technology Solutions for Lithium Ion Type Applications
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Will Lovell, Arbin Instruments
Arbin Instruments was exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2004, '05
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Energy Storage and Conversion Testing Systems
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Lithium Batteries and Fuel Cells Technologies:
Different Problems - Common Solutions
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James R. Akridge, Valence Technology, Inc., K.M. Abraham, KEM-Sciences, Zhigang Qi, Plug Power, Inc., Michel Broussely, SAFT Batteries, M. Stanley Whittingham, PhD, Professor and Director, Institute for Materials Research, SUNY at Binghamton (from left to right)
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James C. Cross, Vice President of Technology, Nuvera Fuel Cells
Nuvera Fuel Cells, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04, '05
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Zhigang Qi, Ph.D., Fellow, Plug Power, Inc., Latham, NY, USA
Plug Power, Inc., exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04, '06
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Features and Comparison of Medium to High Temperature Fuel Cells across the Types and Applications
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Mohammad Enayetullah, PhD, Vice President, Advanced Technology, Protonex Technology Corporation
Protonex Technology Corporation, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2002, '04, '06, '07 |
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Advancements in Chemical Hydride-Based Fuel Cell Systems for Portable Applications
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Ski Muir Milburn, Chief Executive Officer, VAIREX Corporation, Boulder, CO, USA
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The Impact of Air Systems Efficiency on The PEM FC Stack, Its Sizing and Its Costs
PANEL DISCUSSION:
What Fuel Cell Systems Will Ultimately Meet the Challenges of Sustainable Energy at Low Cost?
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Moderator:
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James C. Cross, Vice President of Technology, Nuvera Fuel Cells
Nuvera Fuel Cells, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04, '05
Panelists:
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Simon J.C. Cleghorn, W.L.Gore & Associates, Inc.
W.L.Gore & Associates, Inc., exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04
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Nancy Garland, U.S. Department of Energy
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Christopher Hebling, Fraunhofer ISE
Fraunhofer ISE, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 1995, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07
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Ski Milburn, VAIREX Corp.
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Sathya Motupally, UTC Fuel Cells
UTC Fuel Cells, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2000
MAIN CONFERENCE
Fundamental Factors Affecting PEM Fuel Cells Durability and Performance
Chairperson:
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Chao-Yang Wang, PhD, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science; and Director of the Electrochemical Engine Center, Pennsylvania State University
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Nancy Garland, PhD, Technology Development Manager, Office of Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies, U.S. Department of Energy
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The President’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative: Improving Durability
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Ski Milburn, CEO & CTO, VAIREX Corporation
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Cost and Performance of PEM Fuel Cells: Key Challenges
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Bruce J. Tatarchuk, PhD, Professor, Dept of Chemical Engineering, Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing, Auburn University
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Designing for Durability and Performance in Extreme Environments: Contaminated Feeds and Mechanical Vibrations
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Emory S. De Castro, PhD, Executive Vice President, E-TEK Division, PEMEAS Fuel Cell Technologies
PEMEAS Fuel Cell Technologies, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2004, '05, '06, '07
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Durability Issues for Advanced, Low Precious Metal MEAs
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Kev Adjemian, Ph.D., Manager, Fuel Cell Laboratory, Nissan Research Center, Motor Co., Ltd., Japan
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Realizing Automotive Stack Needs through MEA Development
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Simon J.C. Cleghorn, PhD, Associate, Gore Fuel Cell Technologies, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04
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Automotive MEA Development
Chairperson:
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Kev Adjemian, PhD, Manager, Fuel Cell Laboratory, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan
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Vishal O. Mittal, PhD, Florida Solar Energy Center, University of Central Florida: Membrane Degradation Mechanisms in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
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Doanh (Don) Tran, Manager, Advanced Vehicle Engineering, Fuel Cell Vehicles & Technologies, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI, USA
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2000, '01, '02, '03
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Accelerated Evaluation of Membrane Degradation and Degradation Mechanisms
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Luca Merlo, Ing, Fluoropolymer R&D, Solvay Solexis SpA, Italy
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Hyflon® Ion Membranes and MEAs: Durability Study
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Michel Pinéri, PhD, DRT/LITEN-Laboratory for Innovation in New Energy Technologies & Nanomaterials, CEA-Atomic Energy Commission, France
CEA-Atomic Energy Commission, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2000, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07
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MEA Degradation Associated with Water Motion during Cycling at Sub Zero Temperatures
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Christopher Hebling, PhD, Head of Department Energy Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 1995, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07
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Degradation Mechanisms in PEM Fuel Cells under Harsh Conditions
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Joakim Nordlund, Ph.D., Chem. Eng., Cellkraft AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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Fuel Cells in Cold Climate
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Olga Polevaya, Manager of Applied Research, Nuvera North America
Nuvera North America, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04, '05
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Accelerated Testing Methodology of Fuel Cell Stacks
Components, Stacks, Systems, and Testing
Chairperson:
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Dr. James M. Fenton, Ph.D., Director, Cocoa, FL, USA
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Rod Borup, PhD, Team Leader, Institute for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Durability and Degradation Mechanisms of PEM Fuel Cell Components
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Sathya Motupally, PhD, Manager, PEM Fuel Cell Durability, UTC Fuel Cells, A United Technologies Company
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PEM Fuel Cell Durability: Transportation Market Requirements, Gaps and Technologies
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The audience
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Ira D. Bloom, PhD, Manager, Electrochemical Analysis & Diagnostics Laboratory, Chemical Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory
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Fuel Cell Durability Testing at the Argonne Fuel Cell Test Facility
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Zhigang Qi, PhD, Fellow, Plug Power, Inc.
Plug Power, Inc., exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04, '06
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Fundamental Issues of PEM Fuel Cell Durability and Performance
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Antonino Toro, Technology Development Manager, Nuvera Europe, Italy
Nuvera, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04, '05
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Durability of Advanced Metallic Fuel Cell Stacks in Automotive Applications
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Rami Abouatallah, PhD, PEng, Senior Research Engineer, Fuel Cell Technology, Hydrogenics Corporation, Canada
Hydrogenics Corporation, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04 , '05, '06, '07
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Arno A. Evers, Arno A. Evers FAIR-PR, Starnberg, Germany
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The activities of Arno A. Evers FAIR-PR
Arno was explaining the possibilities to exhibit at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen and Fuel Cells at the next annual Hannover Fair, April 16-20, 2006 in Germany, click here for more information:
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Hydrogenics’ Fuel Cell Stack Durability at Non-Humidified Conditions
Electrocatalysts
Chairperson:
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Zhigang Qi, Plug Power, Inc.
Plug Power, Inc., exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2001, '02, '03, '04, '06
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Deborah J. Myers, PhD, Group Leader, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Materials, Chemical Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory
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Fundamental Studies of Platinum Electrocatalyst Degradation
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Chikashi Nishimura, PhD, Director, Fuel Cell Materials Center; Group Leader, Hydrogen Purification Materials Group, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan
Development of High-Performance Nanostructured Materials for Fuel Cells
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The audience
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Paolina Atanassova, PhD, Manager of R&D, Fuel Cells, Cabot Corporation
Cabot Corporation, exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR in 2004, '05
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Durability of Advanced Electrocatalysts for PEM Fuel Cells
Modeling and Experimental Data
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Dane Morgan, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Modeling Pt Loss in PEM Fuel Cell Cathodes
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Chao-Yang Wang, PhD, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science; and Director of the Electrochemical Engine Center, Pennsylvania State University
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Water and Heat Transport in Polymer-Electrolyte Fuel Cells
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