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Important Dates and Deadlines
June 30, 2006: Deadline for Abstract Submission
July 10: Authors will be notified of the status of their proposed abstract, and provided with an Author Instruction Kit
August 4, 2006: Deadline for submission of PowerPoint slides for all oral presentations
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM EST, Friday, June 30, 2006
Email Submission: fuelcells@emtec.org
T he Organizing Committee of the 2nd Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEA) Manufacturing Symposium invites representatives of the fuel cell and hydrogen generation community to submit abstracts regarding manufacturing of MEA components, assembly processes, and characterization, test and evaluation of the components and finished products. The focus of this conference is on research and development of processes for real-world manufacturing, at a cost-level competitive with desired cost targets. You must discuss how your product will be manufactured to meet desired cost targets, or how your process allows those cost targets to be met.
This symposium will take place August 22– 24 , 2006, at the Dayton Marriott in Dayton , Ohio . It will include technical sessions, poster sessions, developer’s table-top exhibits, and networking opportunities. Oral presentations and poster sessions will highlight the research and development efforts of advancing manufacturing processes for fuel cells and hydrogen generation. This symposium is supported by the Ohio Department of Development and the U.S. Department of Energy. Ohio is one of the top states in the U.S. in fuel cell technology development.
To submit an abstract for consideration, please prepare a one-page narrative summarizing your paper in sufficient detail so that it can be reviewed. Abstracts are requested in the following topic areas: 1) Gas Diffusion Layers, 2) Catalysts and Catalyzation, 3) Membranes, 4) MEA Assembly, and 5) Characterization, Test and Evaluation of Components and MEAs. Please submit abstract as an email attachment to fuelcells@emtec.org, prior to 5:00 PM EST, June 30, 2006. Format guidelines are provided on the back of this page.
The Organizing Committee will review all abstract submissions, and then select and organize the final program. Acceptance of papers will be based on whether the abstract conveys new, pertinent, scien tific information and results, and on its relevance to manufacturing challenges in the fuel cell and hydrogen generation industry. Accepted submissions will be selected for either an oral or poster presentation. All authors will be notified of the status of their proposed paper via e-mail NLT July 10, 2006. Complete instructions for PowerPoint slides will also be provided to all accepted oral presenters in an Author’s Instruction Kit at that time.
Accepted oral presentations must be submitted in PowerPoint slide format by August 4, 2006. Presentations and papers received by August 4, 2006 will be placed on CD ROM and made available to symposium participants during the event. Please note that all presentations made at the symposium, including both oral and poster format, are considered public information.
Please visit http://www.emtec.org for full symposium information, or contact:
Dr. Michael Martin, Director of Fuel Cell Technology
Edison Materials Technology Center (EMTEC)
Phone: (937) 258-5405• Fax: (937) 259-1303
Email: fuelcells@emtec.org
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM EST on Friday, June 30, 2006
- All abstracts must be in English and submitted electronically as an email attachment in MS Word format to fuelcells@emtec.org. Please use as your subject line: Abstract for 2 nd MEA Manufacturing Symposium
- No hard or faxed copies will be accepted
- Abstracts (including title and author information) are limited to ONE 8.5 x 11-inch page
- You must identify the presenter for your paper and provide all contact information: NOTE: The presenter will receive all correspondence regarding your abstract submission; please notify the Organizing Committee at fuelcells@emtec.org if there is a change in presenter.
- Please select the appropriate topical area for your abstract from the following list:
Keynote Address: Ohio Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson
Plenary Speakers and Session Co-Chairs to be announced
1. Gas Diffusion Layers
Guidance Statement: Manufacturing of gas diffusion layers, including optimization of structure and materials.
Papers addressing new designs of gas diffusion layers are encouraged, but must include a discussion of the manufacturability of this MEA component,
including cost. A discussion of compatibility with downstream manufacturing processes would also be beneficial.
2. Catalysts and Catalyzation
Guidance Statement: State-of-the-art developments in the catalyzed layer of the MEA, for both PEM and DMFC systems. Manufacturing of
catalysts (old and new) and of catalyzation processes, particularly with regard to material and manufacturing cost. Abstracts may address deposition of the
catalyst layer onto the gas diffusion layer or the polymer electrolyte membrane. Manufacturing processes which address long-term stability of the catalyst are
of interest.
3. Membranes
Guidance Statement: State-of-the-art polymer electrolyte membranes for PEM and/or DMFC systems. Manufacturing processes for polymer
electrolyte membranes, or membrane designs which allow for low-cost manufacturing, while maintaining or improving membrane performance and durability
are of interest.
4. MEA Assembly
Guidance Statement: Topics should be practical in nature, but topics on modeling of practical systems are encouraged. Areas of
session coverage will include manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment, cost, MEA design optimization, manufacturing process design optimization,
effects of manufacturing on product durability, materials optimization and/or materials selection, bonding and cutting, standardization, and novel/
innovative MEA design and manufacturing. Abstracts are invited covering stationary, automotive, and/or portable H 2 PEM and/or DMFC systems.
5. Characterization, Test and Evaluation of Components and MEAs
Guidance Statement: Crucial to MEA manufacturing is the ability to monitor each process step, to ensure quality and
reproducibility of the final product. Abstracts are sought which address characterization, test and evaluation methods which can be used during manufacturing
to ensure quality control of all MEA components, as well as the final product. Testing applies not only to the manufacturing process and end product, but
also testing of the raw materials and the process environment to ensure process consistency (e.g. high volume inspection techniques).
Please use the following format:
- Title of your presentation
- Authors, affiliations and contact information for the presenting author (underline presenting author)
- Topical Area
- Abstract
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