Workshop announcement: exploring energy-autonomous wearable electronics at IEEE FLEPS Conference
Project ARMS will co-host a workshop alongside three other EU-funded projects during the IEEE FLEPS 2024 (IEEE International Conference on Flexible and Printable Sensors and Systems) conference in Tampere, Finland, from June 30th to July 3rd. Collaborating with “GRAPHERGIA”, "SOLiD" and "SUPERIOT", the workshop will delve into the forefront of energy-autonomous self-powered wearable electronic devices, focusing on the dynamic interaction between energy harvesting systems and transformative energy storage solutions, specifically batteries and supercapacitors.
Inspired by four EU-funded endeavors – ‘GRAPHERGIA’, 'SUPERIOT', 'SOLiD', and 'ARMS' - the workshop offers a comprehensive examination of sustainable technologies. ‘GRAPHERGIA’ innovates graphene-based materials use in energy storage tech, like smart textiles and Li-ion batteries, via laser-made graphene. 'SUPERIOT' introduces a versatile Internet of Things (IoT) system with dual-mode optical and radio communications, utilizing printed electronics. 'SOLiD' contributes to the discourse by exploring enhanced energy density batteries through the R2R process and advanced cathode materials, solid polymer electrolytes, and conducting additives. Meanwhile, 'ARMS' focuses on enhancing supercapacitor energy density through innovative materials and fabrication techniques such as ALD, adding depth to the discussion.
The workshop will stress the integration of energy storage systems with energy harvesting solutions, particularly highlighting the relevance of the Graphene flagship to the ‘GRAPHERGIA’ and 'ARMS' projects, which employ 2D materials in supercapacitor and battery development. By convening experts and enthusiasts in the field, the workshop aims to cultivate collaborative discussion and envision the future of wearable electronics, emphasizing the critical role of sustainable energy solutions.
During our collaborative workshop, we will feature six speakers representing four EU-funded projects. Below is the lineup of our speakers:
- EU Project ‘SUPERIOT’, Marcos Katz, Project Coordinator, Professor at University of Oulu, Finland.
- EU Project ‘SUPERIOT’, Marja Välimäki, Senior Scientist at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
- EU Project ‘SOLiD’, Sam Mousavi, Research Scientist at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
- EU Project ‘GRAPHERGIA’ (Associated with Graphene Flagship), Spyros Yannopoulos, Project Coordinator and Professor at the University of Patras, Greece.
- EU Project ‘GRAPHERGIA’ (Associated with Graphene Flagship), Dorela Hoxha, Materials and Process Engineer Expert, PLEIONE ENERGY GmbH or Antonios Vavouliotis, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PLEIONE ENERGY GmbH.
- EU Project ‘ARMS’ (Associated with Graphene Flagship), Jari Keskinen, Staff Scientist at Tampere University, Finland.