2008 Gordon Research Conference on Electrodeposition [Conference summary report]

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2009

OSTI ID:963345

Moffat, Thomas P.; Gray, Nancy Ryan

Electrodeposition melds key aspects of electrochemistry and materials science. In the last decade the advent of a variety of remarkable in situ characterization methods combined with the ever expanding application of wet chemical processing in high end technological endeavors has transformed the nature of the field. The 'old black magic' is giving way to the rigors of science as the electrodeposition process plays a central role in the fabrication of state-of-the-art ULSI and MEMS devices as well as being a key tool in the fabrication of novel materials and nanostructures. This year the conference will consider several timely issues such as how electrodeposition can contribute to the effective production of energy conversion devices, ranging from solar collectors to fuel cell electrocatalysts. Likewise, the challenge of building contacts and interconnects for next generation electronics will be examined over length scales ranging from individual atoms or molecules to chip stacking. Electrochemical fabrication of magnetic materials and devices as well as composite materials will also be discussed. Nucleation and growth phenomena underlie all aspect of electrochemical deposition and this year's meeting will consider the effect of both adsorbates and stress state on morphological evolution during thin film growth. A variety of new measurement methods for studying the growing electrode/electrolyte interface will also be detailed. In addition to the scheduled talks a session of short talks on late breaking news will be held Wednesday evening. There will also be at least two lively poster sessions that are essential elements of the conference and to which all attendees are encouraged to contribute. This will be 7th Electrodeposition GRC and based on past experience it is the premier 'mixing bowl' where young investigators and international experts have an extended opportunity to interact in a fun and collegial atmosphere. The afternoons provide free time for discussions coupled with mountain hikes, lake trips, and/or lively soccer, volleyball or tennis matches! We anticipate having some funds available to help graduate students and postdoctoral associates attend the meeting. The attendance of this popular conference is limited so early registration is strongly advised.

• Research Organization: Gordon Research Conferences, Kingston, RI (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC)
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-08ER46500
• OSTI ID: 963345
• Resource Relation: Conference: Electrodeposition, New London, NH (United States), 27 Jul - 1 Aug 2008
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
30 DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
ATOMS
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
DEPOSITION
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
ELECTROCATALYSTS
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
ELECTRODEPOSITION
ENERGY CONVERSION
FABRICATION
FUEL CELLS
LAKES
MAGNETIC MATERIALS
NANOSTRUCTURES
NUCLEATION
PROCESSING
PRODUCTION
SOLAR COLLECTORS
THIN FILMS