JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX
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  Sustainability &  
Efficiency Innovations



A concern for the environment, regulatory pressure, corporate sustainability goals, and recognition of consumer preferences for products with reduced carbon footprint are driving innovation in sustainable materials, and efficient products and processes. Submit your abstract and participate in this special symposium highlighting international research and development efforts and success stories in the development of a more sustainable future.

Submit your Abstract - due April 4

Please first review the information for authors — abstract submission guidelines.


Topics & Application Areas
  • Materials Recycling
  • Waste Reduction, Remediation
  • Energy Harvesting Technologies
  • Innovations in Solar Materials and Devices
  • Efficient Lighting & Display
  • Materials for Energy Transport & Grid Technologies
  • Green Chemistry & Materials Case Studies
  • Technologies for Carbon Capture
  • Innovative Materials for Carbon Capture & Storage
  • Innovations in Direct Air Capture
  • Innovations in Carbon Dioxide Utilization
  • Environmental Impact Assessment of Bio-Based Product/Processes
  • Other
 

Symposium Co-Chairs


YuanQiao Rao

YuanQiao Rao

Fellow

Dow Chemical Company




 
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Symposium Sessions

Tuesday June 10

1:30SPMConnect: Cells, Biomolecules, and Biomaterials II
4:00Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations - Posters

Wednesday June 11

9:00Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations

Symposium Program

Tuesday June 10

1:30SPMConnect: Cells, Biomolecules, and Biomaterials II
Session chair: Simona Patange, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
The FluidFM® Technology in Temporally Resolved Single Cell Transcriptomics, Genome Engineering, and Beyond
A. Kerjouan, S. Mailand, A. Migenda, K. Keevend, T. Ypma, S. Connolly, L. Rizzo, R. Lafleur, M. Milla, D. Ossola, T.A. Beyer, Cytosurge, CH
Non-Contact Charge Transfer Measurement of DNA Nano-Devices utilizing AFM
R. Luna, D. Runsewe, N. Austin-Bingamon, D.C. Binod, T. Betancourt, Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US
High-speed atomic force microscopy: A structural and dynamic tool for visualizing single-molecule biological processes
Y.C. Lin, University of Texas at Austin, US
Nanoinjection of extracellular vesicles to single live cells by robotic fluidic force microscopy
K.D. Kovács, T. Visnovitz, T. Gerecsei, B. Peter, S. Kurunczi, A. Koncz, K. Németh, D. Lenzinger, K.V. Vukman, A. Balogh, I. Rajmon, P. Lőrincz, I. Székács, E.I. Buzás, R. Horvath, HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, HU
4:00Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations - Posters
From Ground to Grid: The Environmental Footprint of Minerals in Renewable Energy Supply Chains
G. Swami, K. Sheth, D. Patel, ICF Inc, US
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Advanced Flow Optimization Solution for Winter Oil and Gas Well Performance
J. Ali Khan, M. Irani, M. Cokar, PetroND Energy Solutions (University of North Dakota), US
Advanced Net Zero & Zero Carbon Engine System
D.A. Dudzik, International Association for the Advancement of Steam Power, US
Innovative Bioprocess for Antimicrobial Biosurfactants and Polyphenol-Based Therapeutics
A. Badis, A. Tared, S. Hadjala, E. Kamel, F. Zohra Ferradji, University of Blida 1, DZ
H2S Poisoning of an Anion Exchange Membrane CO 2 Electrolyzer
Z. Liu, H. Yang, M. Resch, C. David, C. Hahn, Dioxide materials, US
Experimental study, finite element analysis and validation of mechanical properties, fracture/failure characteristics in aluminum and magnesium light alloys dissimilar welding joint with steel/aluminum filler material
R. Islam, University Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Malaysia, BD
A Super Hybrid Internal Combustion Eine Retrofit Technology
M.J. Yan, Yan Engines, LLC, US
Environmental sustainability analysis of a novel glass-fibre composite biogas scrubbing system for industrial-scale application in developing countries
R. Rasheed, F. Tahir, F. Tahir, Government College Univeristy Lahore, PK
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Life Cycle Assessment of Amine Solvents for CO₂ Capture: A Comparative Analysis of MEA and AEEA for Sustainable CO2 Capture
M. Sharifi Paroushi, N. Saadati, S. Abbasi Sharif, N. Mahmoudzadeh Vaziri, A. Golzary, Missouri University of Science and Technology, US
Quantitative Infrared Thermography for Building Envelope Energy Audits
P. Mukhopadhyaya, M. Mahmoodzadeh, V. Gretka, University of Victoria, CA

Wednesday June 11

9:00Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations
Session chair: Sehoon Chang, Aramco Americas, US
Vertical Solar Generator (VSG): Transforming Solar Energy with Innovative Materials and Space-Efficient Design
C. Mbata, V. Omachi, Y. Ukwu, J. Onyeizu, S. Ezumba, Kunfirm Technologies, US
Building Integrated Photovoltaics and their Obstacles and Opportunities
B.P. Jelle, G. Lobaccaro, M. Manni, T. Gao, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO
Synchronized-Fleet Airborne Robotics Platform: Inspecting Mission-Critical Defense and Energy Facilities with AI-Driven Real-Time Data Analytics and Predictive Maintenance Algorithms for Sustainably Improved Operational & Maintenance (O&M) Efficiency
D. Sharoni, A.M. Peres, UAV-Hive Inc., US
Two New Technologies to Enable Environmental Sustainability in the Oil & Gas Industry
D.N. Rao, B.D. Saikia, Louisiana state university, US
SPARK: Pioneering Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Greener Future
J. Bishop, D. Bishop, G. Fernicola, Bishop Ascendant Inc., US
Challenges and Opportunities in Recovery, Reuse, and Recycling for Secure Product and Material Supply Chains
A. Robinson Turner, US Department of Energy - Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office, US
Sustainable and Reliable Solar-Based EV Charging Infrastructure: A Strategic Framework
F. Najdawi, T. Jin, E. Fainman, Texas State University, US
Deploying EV Fast Chargers under Uncertainty for Long-Term Financial Sustainability
E. Mallett, E. Fainman, T. Jin, Texas State University, US
The Silver Line: Revolutionizing Sustainable Infrastructure Through Gravity-Powered Water and Energy Systems
C. Blakey, Pharaoh Analytics Inc, US
Unlocking the Full Energy Potential and Advanced Material Manufacturing Opportunities From Natural Superheated Geothermal Brines
J.H. Johnston, CaSil Technologies Ltd, NZ
 

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