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2024 Sector Program - Sustainability Innovation

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	Monday June 17
8:00	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes
10:30	Needs of the Fusion Industry
10:30	Biofuels & Bioremediation
10:30	Fuel Cell Developments
10:30	Energy Storage - Keynotes
10:30	Sustainable Polymers
10:30	Industrial Water Supply
10:30	US EPA People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition
1:30	Views from Suppliers I
1:30	Medical Device Innovations
1:30	Micro & Bio Fluidics, Lab-on-Chip
1:30	Hydrogen Production & Industrial Uses
1:30	Technologies to Address Emerging Challenges in Water Circularity
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session I (4:00 - 6:00)
	Tuesday June 18
7:00	Registration
8:00	TechConnect Keynote Program
8:00	EPA P3 Meeting (by invitation only)
9:15	Perspectives on Fusion Supply Chain Challenges
10:00	Environmentally Sustainable Critical Mineral Solutions
9:15	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy and Efficiency
12:00	TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion, and EPA P3 Exhibit Hall Opens
12:00	TechConnect Business Team Meet & Greet
12:00	EPA P3 National Student Design Competition Showcase
1:30	Confronting the Supply Chain Challenges: A Path Forward
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session 2 (4:00 - 6:00)
	Wednesday June 19
9:00	Views from Suppliers II
9:00	Sustainability Innovations
Program
	Monday June 17
8:00	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes	Maryland C
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US
8:00	Welcome to TechConnect M. Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US
8:05	TechConnect Overview: Connecting Research, Accelerating Innovation D. Yablon, J. Rocha, TechConnect ATI, US
8:15	MXenes – 2D Building Blocks for the Future Technology Y. Gogotsi, Drexel University, US
8:40	Scalable Production of Hierarchical Carbon-Based Aerogel Materials for Filtration Applications C. Arnold, Princeton University, US
9:15	SBIR/STTR Keynote Panel: Investment, Innovation, & Strategic Capital for Critical Technologies
10:30	Needs of the Fusion Industry	TBA
	Session chair: Arnold Lumsdaine, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Costs and trade-offs in building up a supply chain H. Lux, D. Wolf, C. Price, J. Cowan, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, UK
	TBA K. Furlong, Realta Fusion, US
	Traditional and Novel Supply Chain Constraints for the Growing Fusion Energy Industry C.P.S. Swanson, Thea Energy, US
	Supply Chain Concerns for Commercial Fusion Reactors - Focus on V44 and HTS Tape M.J. Ginsberg, A.L. Washington, C.J. Pickles, J.O. Astbury, Tokamak Energy, Inc., US
10:30	Biofuels & Bioremediation	TBA
	Session chair: Halil Tekinalp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Marquis: A case study in sustainable ethanol production J. Aurandt-Pilgrim, Marquis, US
	Utilizing Liquid-Liquid Extraction (LLE) or Solvent Extraction (SX) in the Efficient Recovery and Purification of Biofuels & Bioproducts D. Glatz, B. Cross, Koch Modular Process Systems, US
	Surfactant Assisted Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Corn Stover for Hydrochar and Oil Production B. Maddipudi, K. Huynh, Z. Fickbohm, A. Shende, G. Bauer, R. Shende, South Dakota Mines, US
	Catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction of corn stover pellets for production of biofuels Z. Fickbohm, B. Maddipudi, K. Huynh, G. Bauer, R. Shende, South Dakota Mines, US
10:30	Fuel Cell Developments	TBA
	Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	The Road to High Efficiency Long Haul Class-8 HD FCEV, a Holistic Approach to Meet Performance and Durability V.S. Murthi, Nikola Corporation, US
	The Tipping Point for Hydrogen-Powered Applications: Enabling Vehicle Electrification with Fuel Cells M. Weig, Nuvera Fuel Cells LLC, US
	Fuel Cells with Superior Heat Rejection E.S. De Castro, Advent Technologies, US
	Drop in membranes for advance hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers G. Ong, Celadyne Technologies, US
	Real time continuous monitoring of ionomer degradation with ion-sensitive field effect transistor microsensors - Towards fuel cell EV engine diagnostics and predictive maintenance D. Dong, Rowan University, US
10:30	Energy Storage - Keynotes	TBA
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Energy Storage Opening Remarks I. Gyuk, DOE, US
	NAS Batteries for long-duration stationary energy storage C. Brannock, BASF Corporation, US
	Design Considerations for Longer Duration Energy Storage Systems – Perspectives from the Eos Development and Commercialization Process F. Richey, EOS, US
	Emerging Battery Technology and the potential changes to the ESS Market M. Sanders, Avicenne Energy, US
10:30	Sustainable Polymers	TBA
	Session chair: Mu Sung (Matt) Kweon, ExxonMobil, US
	Microbial Processes of Environmental Plastic Weathering and Biodegradation in Natural Systems M.B. Duhaime, R.N. Cable, J.K. Choi, A. Mizrahi, L. Michaelson, A. Bhaumik, C. Plotzke, S. Zhang, T. Lin, P. Thakre, Y. Tan, J. Hu, D. Meunier, Y. Lai, Z. Chen, University of Michigan, US
	Kinetics of homogeneous nucleation in supercooled polymer melts A. Anstey, P.C. Lee, University of Ottawa, CA
	Sustainable Cannabinoid-Derived Biopolymers for Biopotential Electrodes M. Sotzing, J. Toribio, A. Pollock, G. Sotzing, A. Chortos, Purdue University, US
	Mixed Plastic recycling into valuable chemicals M. Arifuzzaman, Re-Du, US
10:30	Industrial Water Supply	TBA
	Session chair: Lin Zhao, Dow Chemical Company & Qilin Li, Rice University, US
	Preparing for a more volatile water supply, and management, future that has already arrived!! T.D. Finley, Dow, Inc, US
	Opportunities and Challenges for Iron and Steel Industry Water Use, Treatment, and Reuse in the United States: An overview of Current Industry Practices via Case Studies N. Sharma, P. Lemar, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (UT-Batelle, LLC), US
	Membranes For Sustainable Environment and Clean Energy A. Roy, NREL, US
10:30	US EPA People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition	Maryland 5
1:30	Views from Suppliers I	TBA
	Session chair: Jaydeep Deshpande, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, US
	Beyond Science: Engineering a Fusion Power Plant B. Uppal, Kyoto Fusioneering America, US
	The Crucial Role of Vacuum Technology in Fusion Energy Development A. Schopphoff, Pfeiffer Vacuum, DE
	TBA M. Lane, Equans, FR
	Control system will be on your critical path R. Sabjan, Cosylab, SI
	Magnetic Qualification of Vacuum Pumps for use in Fusion Reactors G. Gallo, US ITER / ORNL, US
	Extrusion of BeTi Beryllides from powder S. Mueller, S. Gall, R. Nitschke, A. Goraieb, FORMING GmbH, DE
1:30	Medical Device Innovations	TBA
	Session chair: Jeannine M. Coburn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, US
	Bio Electronic Information Processing: An Emerging Technology W. Bentley, University of Maryland, US
	High-precision magnesium microtubes for stents with improved mechanical properties S. Mueller, S. Gall, R. Nitschke, F. Gensch, FORMING GmbH, DE
	Phenotype independent capture of circulating tumor cells using magnetic probes K. Morris, C. Bilynsky, A-L. Papa, The George Washington University, US
	SampleCAP: A power-free system for biomolecule concentration S.V. Angus, B. Swan, C. Stewart, A.S. Cowan, M.F. Smiechowski, Guild Associates, Inc., US
	Simulations of exhaled breath aerosol deposition to support laboratory breath aerosol measurements V. Malave, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), US
	Catalyzing Global Change: The Power of Innovation for Positive Impact S.A. Mensah, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, US
	Transforming Dental Appliance Management and Fall Monitoring for Enhanced Well-being L.L. Alconcel, L.B. Fischer, Cydent, US
1:30	Micro & Bio Fluidics, Lab-on-Chip	TBA
	Session chair: Kwang W. Oh, University at Buffalo SUNY, US
	Teeny tiny flows and tissue development C. Nelson, Princeton University, US
	Miniaturized, inexpensive, and rugged dressings for AI-powered monitoring and rapid closure of chronic wounds A.J. Bandodkar, North Carolina State University, US
	Lateral flow assay for quantitative detection of biomarker in saliva K-Y Hwang, ctbio, KR
	Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy to determine the change in dielectric properties of the membranes of malignant cells K.H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, US
	XPORT ENTRAP: Droplet Microfluidic Platform for Enhanced DNA Transfer Between Microbial Species J.A. Wippold, M.J. Chu, B.L. Adams, A. Han, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Army Research Laboratory, SynBio Tools Branch, Biology and Biological Sciences Division, Army Research Directorate, US
1:30	Hydrogen Production & Industrial Uses	TBA
	Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Perfluorinated Sulfonic Acids for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Electrolyzers, are We Stuck with Forever Chemicals Forever? K. Swider-Lyons, Plug Power, US
	Thermo-catalytic Decomposition of Natural Gas and Regeneration: An Overview R.L. Vander Wal, M.M. Nkiawete, J.W. Heim II, Penn State University, US
	Thermo-Catalytic Decomposition: Hydrocarbon Feed, Carbon Catalyst Structure, and Regeneration Comparisons M. Nkiawete, R. Vander Wal, The Pennsylvania State University, US
	Hydrogen Production by E-field Enhanced Thermo-Catalytic Decomposition of Natural Gas Using Carbon Catalysts J.W. Heim II, R.L. Vander Wal, The Pennsylvania State University, US
	Low Temperature Hydrogen Plasma Process for reducing GHG emissions from Iron Making J.P. Kopasz, Z. Zeng, D. Ellis, J. Rebohar, J. Krogstad, M. Sankaran, Argonne National Laboratory, US
1:30	Technologies to Address Emerging Challenges in Water Circularity	TBA
	Session chair: Qilin Li, Rice University & Lin Zhao, Dow Chemical Company, US
	Closing the loop on PFAS Treatment with Sustainable, Green options and reducing long-term Risk R. Distefano, K. Winston, Calgon Carbon Corporation, US
	PFAS detection with advanced solid-state nanopore chips Z. Xia, Goeppert LLC, US
	Enhancing the efficiency of cooling towers M. Damak, Infinite Cooling, US
	Powering circular water economy with technology A. Ehre, IDE Technologies, IL
	IMET Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technology M. Gencer, K. Gencer, IMET Corporation, US
	Green Oxidation Processes for Industrial Wastewater Treatments Y. Kun-Lin, National University of Singapore, SG
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session I (4:00 - 6:00)	Expo Hall BC
	Tuesday June 18
7:00	Registration	Convention Center Pre-Function
8:00	TechConnect Keynote Program	Maryland C
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, TechConnect ATI, US
8:00	Secure Tactical Advanced Mobile Power (STAMP) TBA, U.S. Department of Defense, US
8:15	Commercial Space Office (COMSO) J. Leader, U.S. Space Force, US
8:35	In-Space Manufacturing as a Profitable and Investable Business R. Roettgen, E2MC Ventures, CH
8:00	EPA P3 Meeting (by invitation only)	Maryland 5
9:15	Perspectives on Fusion Supply Chain Challenges	TBA
	Session chair: Arnold Lumsdaine, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Building a fusion energy supply chain - results of the FIA 2024 Supply Chain Report A. Holland, Fusion Industry Association, US
	EPRI Perspectives on Developing and Deploying Advanced Manufacturing Methods and Materials in Support of a Robust Fusion and Advanced Energy System Supply Chain D. Grandas, A. Sowder, M. Albert, B. Sutton, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), US
	Lessons Learned from SHINE's DT Fusion Facilities J. Blatz, SHINE Technologies, US
	Accelerated Development of Fusion Power Plant with High-quality Fusion Supply Chain Gyung-Su Lee, Chang-Ho Choi, Doowhan Choi, Enable Fusion Inc., KR
	TBA K. Seko, Kyoto Fusioneering, JP
	Supply Chain Challenges for the Commercialization of Fusion Energy A. Campbell, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
10:00	Environmentally Sustainable Critical Mineral Solutions	TBA
	Session chair: Alison Fritz, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
	Sustainable and Green Production of Nickel by Collocating both Primary Nickel Ore Processing and Li-ion Battery Recycling L. Pan, Michigan Technological University, US
	Nature-based systems for rare earth element recovery A.M. Schmitz, S. Medin, B. Pian, S. Balog-Way, REEgen, US
	Electrochemically- Enabled Holistic Recycling of Lithium Ion Batteries L. Garris, T. Madden, N. Anderson, Cool Amps Corp., US
9:15	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy and Efficiency	Maryland 4
	Session chair: Michael Mazzocco, Alytic/US Navy, US
	Low-cost Atmospheric Water Harvesting Materials for Water Supply System T. Li, University of Maryland, College Park, US
	Direct Conversion Process™, UHT Silicon Carbon Fiber (Fi-Bar™) Materials K. Koller, Advanced Ceramic Fibers, LLC, US
	A Method of Mechanochemically-Assisted Extraction of Lithium from α-Spodumene and Other Hard-rock Minerals C. Forney, Ames National Laboratory/Iowa State University Research Foundation, US
	Review Panelist J. Caley, U.S. Navy, US
	Review Panelist E. Armstrong, U.S. Navy, US
	Review Panelist M. Mazzocco, Alytic/U.S. Navy, US
	Review Panelist R. Roley, USINDOPACOM, US
12:00	TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion, and EPA P3 Exhibit Hall Opens	Expo Hall BC
12:00	TechConnect Business Team Meet & Greet	Expo Hall BC
12:00	EPA P3 National Student Design Competition Showcase	Expo Hall BC
1:30	Confronting the Supply Chain Challenges: A Path Forward	TBA
	Session chair: Andrew Holland, Fusion Industry Association, US
	Public-Private Partnerships in the Fusion Supply Chain Landscape J. Cohen, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, US
	Perspectives on public-private partnerships for supply chain development A. Lumsdaine, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Panel - Confronting the Supply Chain Challenges: A Path Forward
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session 2 (4:00 - 6:00)	Expo Hall BC
	Wednesday June 19
9:00	Views from Suppliers II	TBA
	Session chair: Amelia Campbell, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Business Model Innovation for Building Fusion Supply Chains H. Jackson, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Handling US private company requests for ITER information C.M. Greenfield, A. Lumsdaine, L.P. Cunningham, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	A HTS magnet supplier company - Canyon Magnet Energy H. Song, B. Santos, Y. Viouchkov, S. Van Sciver, Canyon Magnet Energy, US
	High temperature superconductors as the key material for compact fusion: scale up challenges and investment opportunities S. Samoilenkov, Faraday 1867 Holdings LLC, US
	6-Lithium Enrichment J.W. Elling, G.D. Jarvinen, S. Yarbro, J. Gatewood, P.T. Lueangrujiwong, Molten Salt Solutions, US
	AI-enabled design of foam polymer targets for inertial fusion energy A. Stein, V. I. Perumal, R. Frye, D. Beckett, C. B.S. Woodruff, UHV3D Inc, US
	Building the fusion supply chain one company at a time: the New Mexico Energy Technology Incubator (NMETI) S. Woodruff, J. Elling, C. Evans, A. Stein, New Mexico Energy Technology Incubator, US
9:00	Sustainability Innovations	TBA
	Session chair: Yuanqiao Rao, Dow Chemical Company
	Smart Window Materials and Technologies - What to Select for Your Building? B.P. Jelle, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO
	Cooling Films for a Warming Planet T.J. Hebrink, 3M Company, US
	All-natural, Eco-friendly Composite Foam for Highly Efficient Atmospheric Water Harvesting B. Chen, S. Jing, T. Li, University of Maryland, College Park, US
	Matium: The Material Medium; Making Recycling Profitable B. Robin, Matium, Inc., US
	Spark Modular Base Support Systems J. Bishop, D. Bishop, G. Fernicola, Bishop Ascendant Inc., US
	A New Technology-Based Tool for Building Profitable Biodiversity-Conserving Offerings T.C. Haas, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, US
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