Call for abstracts for the 2nd International Workshop for SPM in Energy Applications

Following a highly successful first conference with over 100 attendees, the 2nd International Workshop on Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) for Energy Applications at Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz will focus on sharing new and innovative research involving characterization of the microscopic mechanisms underpinning solar cell, battery, fuel cell operations, and materials used for alternative energy applications at the nanometer to micron range. Recent advances/techniques in SPM/AFM used to characterize energy relevant materials and systems will also be addressed. The three- day meeting will include invited/contributed talks and a poster session. An equipment lab and tutorial will be held on the last day for demonstration of recently-developed dynamic and multi-spectral SPM modes.

Invited Speakers

• Nina Balke, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Matteo Chiesa, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology
• Joachim Loos, University of Glasgow
• Thilo Glatzel, University of Basel
• Benjamin Grevin, CEA, France
• Leo Gross, IBM Zurich
• Paolo Samori, Universite of Strasbourg
• Roger Proksch, Asylum Research
• Bernd Rech, Institute for Silicon-Photovoltaic, Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Germany
• Sascha Sadewasser, Hahn-Meitner Institut
• Takuji Takahashi, University of Tokyo
• Dominik Ziegler, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research

The Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research was established 1983 as an interdisciplinary institution to carry out research in all fields of polymer science. The institute is located at the edge of the campus of the University of Mainz and can be reached easily by public transport. The city Mainz is approximately 30 km away from the international airport Frankfurt, Main (Germany).

Important Dates

• Earlybird Registration: 29 April, 2011
• Abstract Submission: 20 May, 2011
• Conference Start: 8 June, 2011
• Rhine Excursion: 9 June, 2011
• Equipment Labs: 10 June, 2011

Call For Abstracts

Abstracts will be accepted for a limited number of talks (20 minute) and a poster session. Abstracts must be submitted by May 20, 2011 on the conference website.

1st Circular

For more information about the conference please download the First Circular here, or email the conference office for additional information.