The Water Electrolysis GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
Green hydrogen via water electrolysis from renewable sources has become one of the most viable technologies towards the global decarbonization of the energy sector. This conference will explore fundamental discoveries and scientific innovations needed to advance water electrolysis to impact the increasing global demand for green hydrogen. It will cover electrode kinetics, rational catalyst design, ionomer/membrane polymer synthesis, membrane/electrode/transport layer interfaces, microstructural characterization, multi-physics modeling, cell degradation mechanisms, components integration, and system integration. This conference will cover low temperature water electrolysis systems, which include liquid alkaline water electrolysis (LAWE), proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE), anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE), bipolar membrane water electrolysis (BMWE) or other advanced emerging electrolysis technologies.
This inaugural “Water Electrolysis” conference will bring together scholars, students, scientists, engineers, and policy makers from research institutions, industry, and stakeholder organizations to tackle the most pressing issues in low to intermediate-temperature water electrolysis. These issues, which include performance improvement, cost reduction, and lifetime extension, will be addressed by fostering broad and deep scientific discussions and nurturing interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference will also probe the impact of operating strategies and system integration on performance, cost, and durability considerations; for example, how grid integration or direct coupling to renewable generation will impact the operation, functionality, and lifetime of water electrolyzers. The resulting scientific and technological outcomes are not only central to basic science dissemination, but also instrumental in accelerating the deployment and utilization of green hydrogen towards global decarbonization.
