Sustainable chemistry of electrofuels and electrochemicals Faraday Discussion
The Faraday Discussions are unique discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical science
Join us in Manchester in September 2026 for this edition of the Faraday Discussion series focused on sustainable chemistry of electrofuels and electrochemicals. The Faraday Discussions are unique international discussion meetings that address current and emerging topics at the forefront of the physical sciences.
This meeting is for established and early-career scientists, postgraduate students and industrial researchers working on various aspects of power-to-X technologies.
We look forward to welcoming you to Manchester.
On behalf of the organizing committee, Mercedes Maroto-Valer (Chair) Why attend? Find out more about Faraday Discussions in the video and FAQs seeUseful linkson the right. A unique conference format that prioritises discussion At a Faraday Discussion, the primary research papers written by the speakers are distributed to all participants before the meeting ensuring that most of the meeting is devoted to discussing the latest research. This provides a genuinely collaborative environment, where discussion and debate are at the foreground. All delegates, not just speakers, are invited to make comments, ask questions, or present complementary or contradictory measurements and calculations. An exciting programme of talks and more Take part in a well-balanced mix of talks, discussion, poster sessions and informal networking, delivered by our expert events team. You can explore the full programme in the downloadable files on the right whether youre attending in-person or online, every minute provides an opportunity.
The conference dinner, included in the registration fee, contains the Marlow Cup ceremony: a unique commemoration of past Faraday Discussion organisers that is sure to encourage further discussions over dinner.
In-depth discussion with leaders in the field
World-leading and established researchers connect with each other and early-career scientists and postgraduate students to discuss the latest research and drive science forwards. Its a unique atmosphere and challenging others to get to the heart of the problem is encouraged! Your contributions, published and citable A citable record of the discussion is published in the Faraday Discussions journal, alongside the research papers. Questions, comments and remarks become a valuable part of the published scientific conversation, and every delegate can make a major contribution. Discover Manchester
The Discussion will take place in Manchester. Step out to explore the city while youre here or stay a few extra days to explore the city further and the surrounding area. Themes
The chemicals sector is facing a trilemma of mounting energy costs, net zero mandates, and growing global demand for sustainable products, while maintaining competitiveness, socio-economic growth and security of supply. Power-to-X (PtX) technologies can decouple manufacturing from fossil fuels, and moreover, electrochemical processes can yield a number of different products that can also be used for grid balancing. Electrofuels and electrochemicals (e-fuels and e-chemicals) require electrolytically produced hydrogen, where the electricity sources are renewables. This in turn requires co-electrolysers with high conversion and selectivity, long lifetimes and low cost, as well as sustainable sources of carbon and nitrogen for the production of a wider range of e-chemicals and e-fuels, such as aviation fuels, methanol or ammonia. This Faraday Discussion will provide a forum to discuss the latest science
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Speakers
Andr Bardow (Opening lecture)
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
Nigel Brandon (Closing remarks lecture)
Imperial College London
UK
Rachel Caruso
RMIT University
Australia
Marta Hatzell
Georgia Institute of Technology
United States
Marcelle McManus
University of Bath
UK
Alissa Park
UCLA Samueli School of Engineering
United States
Veronica Sofianos
University College Dublin
Ireland
Kathryn Toghill
Lancaster University
UK
Niklas von Wolff
Sorbonne University
France
Committees
Mercedes Maroto-Valer (Chair)
Heriot-Watt University
UK
Kevin Lam
The University of Greenwich
UK
Herv Morvan
Rolls Royce
UK
Jose Serra
ITQ, UPV
Spain
Jeannie Tan
n/a
UK
Petra Zapp
Forsch Zentrum Julich GmbH
Germany
Event details
Oral abstracts - closed
Submit an oral/paper abstract by 12 January 2026 if you wish to be considered for an oral presentation and associated published paper. A full research paper containing new unpublished results always accompanies oral presentations at Faraday Discussions. The oral/paper abstract should outline current research in progress. Authors of the selected abstracts must then submit a full research paper with a significant amount of new, unpublished work by 27 April 2026.The research papers are reviewed upon submission and are sent to all delegates 4 weeks before the meeting so they can be read in advance. At the meeting the presenting author is allowed five minutes to highlight the main points of their paper, and the rest of the time is for discussion. The discussion is recorded and will be published alongside the research paper in the Faraday Discussions volume.
Poster abstracts
Submit your poster abstract by 6 July 2026. Posters are displayed throughout the meeting and a poster session is held on the first evening. A poster prize will be awarded to the best student poster presented at the conference.Additional information
All oral and poster abstracts will be reviewed by the committee. Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process within about 6 weeks of the submission deadline. The abstracts should be no longer than one A4 page in portrait layout. Please ensure you provide the details of the presenting author and indicate whether you are submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation.Deadlines
Registration includes:
- Attendance at all scientific sessions
- Attendance at the poster session
- Refreshments throughout the meeting and lunch on all three days
- Attendance at the poster drinks reception on 14 September 2026
- Attendance at the conference dinner on 15 September 2026
- Access to all journal paper PDF "pre-prints" before the meeting
- For full paying delegates, a copy of the Faraday Discussions journal volume, issued approximately 5 months after the meeting, containing all papers presented at the meeting and accompanying discussion comments. Student delegates may purchase a copy of the volume at less than half price, during the registration process or on site at the meeting.
| Early bird | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| ÃÛÌÒÉçÇø member | £445+³Õ´¡°Õ | £505+³Õ´¡°Õ |
| Non member | £545+³Õ´¡°Õ | £620+³Õ´¡°Õ |
| Student ÃÛÌÒÉçÇø member | £225+³Õ´¡°Õ | £275+³Õ´¡°Õ |
| Student non member | £275+³Õ´¡°Õ | £325+³Õ´¡°Õ |
| Accompanying person | £125+³Õ´¡°Õ | £125+³Õ´¡°Õ |
All prices quoted do not include VAT, which is added during registration at the prevailing rate in the UK
ÃÛÌÒÉçÇø members and student ÃÛÌÒÉçÇø members
If you are a ÃÛÌÒÉçÇø member and wish to register for this meeting, please select the member option on the online registration page. You will need to enter your membership number.Student delegates
In order to encourage undergraduate or postgraduate students to attend the Discussion, a reduced conference fee is available for students. This fee applies to those undertaking a full-time course for a recognised degree or a diploma at a university or equivalent institution.A copy of the Faraday Discussions journal volume containing papers presented at the Discussion (issued approximately 5 months after the meeting) is not included in the student registration fee. Students may purchase a copy of the volume at less than half price, during the registration process or on site at the meeting.
Accompanying person
If you would like to bring a guest to the conference, this can be done during the registration process. There will be an additional charge, which will include all lunches, refreshments and the conference dinner. The fee does not include attendance at any scientific sessions, journal paper pre-prints or the journal volume.Accessibility
The ÃÛÌÒÉçÇø is keen to encourage and enable as many people as possible to attend our events, to benefit from the networking opportunities and the chance to hear talks from leaders in the field. If you would like to discuss accessibility, or have childcare, caring responsibilities or other care needs, please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can enable your attendance. Please refer also to our Grants for Carers funDeadlines
Grants for Carers
With our Grants for carers, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help you attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference or workshop or a professional development event. This money would be used to cover any additional costs you incur, paying for care that you usually provide. Please visit the website for further information and eligibility criteria.Accessibility Grants
With our Accessibility grants, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help with the cost of specific support to attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference, workshop or professional development event. This support might be any form of equipment, service, or other personal expense associated with meeting your access needs.Researcher Development and Travel Grant
If you are an ÃÛÌÒÉçÇø member and you are one of the following:- a PhD student actively undertaking a PhD course in the chemical sciences
- a researcher in the chemical sciences (including post docs, research technicians and research assistants)
- working in academia, industry or any sector
- within 10 years of leaving full time education (at the time of the application deadline).
Please see the website for up-to-date information on eligibility, how to apply and submission deadlines.
Researcher Development and Travel Grants can be applied for in addition to Grants for Carers and Accessibility Grants.
If you would like more information about sponsoring the 2026 Faraday Discussion series, please contact the Commercial Sales Department at the ÃÛÌÒÉçÇø on [email protected]
Manchester Metropolitan University
Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University, Lyceum Place, Manchester, M15 6BY, United Kingdom
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Thomas Graham House, Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WF UK