Innovative Chemistry for Next-Generation Battery Materials and Technologies

Name: Innovative Chemistry for Next-Generation Battery Materials and Technologies
Start: 2025-10-23T16:45:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-23T21:30:00-04:00
Location: Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 04:45 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts | Cambridge, MA

The 1,041st Meeting NESACS Meeting for October 2025 is a mini-symposium with keynote speaker Professor Yang Shao-Horn (MIT) and others
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.