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Conference Manager

Jack Peters

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COVID-19 Cancellation

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the 4th Molecules and Materials for Solar Fuels and Chemicals conference, originally scheduled to take place from 13-16 July 2021 in Portugal. The safety and wellbeing of our participants is of paramount importance.

We plan to reschedule the conference in 2023. Please email Jack Peters if you wish to remain updated.

4th Molecules and Materials for Solar Fuels and Chemicals Conference

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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Synopsis

The replacement of fossil fuels by a clean and renewable energy source is one of the most urgent and challenging issues our society is facing today, which is why intense research is devoted to this topic recently. Nature has been using sunlight as the primary energy input to oxidize water and generate carbohydrates (a solar fuel) for over a billion years. Inspired but not constrained by nature, artificial systems can be designed to capture light and oxidize water and reduce protons, CO2 or N2 to generate useful chemicals and fuels. Significant progress has been made recently in the field of solar fuels based on molecules, materials and biological systems. However, developments in these areas have occurred more independently than what is perhaps desired. In the present meeting, we will bring together researchers in these scientific communities to explore possible synergistic effects.

Key Sessions

  • Fundamentals of light capturing and conversion
  • Water splitting catalysis
  • CO2 and N2 reduction catalysis
  • Interfacing molecules and materials
  • System design and engineering for the generation of solar fuels and chemicals

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Fully paying academics can bring a student for only €830 Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 13, 14, 15 July 2021 (on a shared basis for students) and a food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Jack Peters to obtain a special registration link for your student.

Confirmed Plenary Speakers

Kyoung-Shin Choi (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Ib Chorkendorff (Technical University of Denmark)
Kazunari Domen (Shinshu University)
Gerald Meyer (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
CENTER FOR HYBRID APPROACHES IN SOLAR ENERGY TO LIQUID FUELS, CHASE RESEARCH
Beatriz Roldán Cuenya (Fritz Haber Institute)

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Gustav Berggren (Uppsala University)
Tom Burdyny (Tu Delft)
Federico Calle-Vallejo (University of Barcelona)
Sophie Carenco (CNRS, Sorbonne University)
Karen Chan (DTU)
Aleix Comas-Vives (UAB)
Alex Cowan (University of Liverpool)
Lele Duan (SUSTech)
Maria Escudero-Escribano (University of Copenhagen)
Pelayo Garcia de Arquer (ICFO)
Christopher Hahn (SLAC, Stanford University)
Nejc Hodnik (National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana)
A BOTTOM-UP APPROACH TO THE UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURE-STABILITY RELATIONSHIPS OF PRACTICAL NANOPARTICULATE ELECTROCATALYSTS AT THE ATOMIC LEVEL
Jianfeng Huang (Chongqing University)
Kuo-Wei Huang (KAUST)
Christopher Seiji Kley (Helmholtz Center Berlin for Materials and Energy, Fritz Haber Institute)
Benedikt Lassalle (Synchrotron SOLEIL)
Charles McCrory (University of Michigan)
THE ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CO2 TO CO WITH POLYMER-ENCAPSULATED CATALYSTS: MODULATING ACTIVITY AND SELECTIVITY BY CONTROLLING THE CATALYST’S COORDINATION ENVIRONMENT
Camille Petit (Imperial College London)
Nicolas Plumeré (Ruhr-Universität Bochum)
Olaf Rüdiger (Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion)
Hana Shafaat (The Ohio State University)
Francesca Maria Toma (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
Ludovic Troian-Gautier (Université Libre de Bruxelles)

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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Speakers

Plenary Speakers

Roldán Cuenya Beatriz

Gerald Meyer

Kyoung-Shin Choi

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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Programme

Although the programme has not yet been released, we are able to confirm that the conference should begin no earlier than 14:00 with opening comments on 13th July 2021. The conference will conclude no later than 12:30 on 16th July 2021.


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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Prices

Ticket Type Early Bird Full Price
Single
Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.
€1721 €1816
Shared
Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.
€1721 €1816
Student
Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.
€1505 €1600
Additional Person
This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the entire conference period. Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra night' prices.

Adult

€625

Child

€155

Extra nights
Prices are per person.

Adult

€158

Child

€41


All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

What's Included in our Registration Fees?

Our registration fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- Conference registration 
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (13, 14, 15 July 2021) on a single basis for academics and industry, on a shared basis for students 
- Buffet breakfast in Manjapão restaurant
- Buffet lunch in the in Manjapão restaurant with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Buffet dinner in the in Manjapão restaurant with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Gala Dinner with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Complimentary WIFI in both conference rooms and your guest room

What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?

Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (13, 14, 15 July 2021) on a shared basis with a conference participant
- Buffet breakfast in Manjapão restaurant
- Buffet lunch in the in Manjapão restaurant with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Buffet dinner in the in Manjapão restaurant with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Gala Dinner with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Complimentary WIFI in guest room

Important Note: Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. Meals are only available during the times listed in the conference programme and accompanying guests must dine with the group.

What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?

Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (13, 14, 15 July 2021) on a shared basis with the parent/s
- Buffet breakfast in Manjapão restaurant
- Buffet lunch in the in Manjapão restaurant with soft drinks
- Buffet dinner in the in Manjapão restaurant with soft drinks
- Gala Dinner with soft drinks
- Complimentary WIFI in guest room
- A crib (0-3 years old) or roll out bed (4-17 years old)

Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 4-11 years. Children aged 0-3 years stay free of charge and children aged 12-17 years will be charged a rate of €432.60, inclusive of the above package. If your child is aged 0-3 or 12-17 years, please contact us so we can adjust the invoices relating to your child/children. Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Laura for further information.

What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?

- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person
- Buffet breakfast in Manjapão restaurant
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 12-17 years. Children aged 0-11 years stay free of charge, inclusive of the above package. If your child is aged 0-11 years, please contact us so we can adjust the invoices relating to your child/children.

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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

Venue

Dolce CampoReal Lisboa

Located in Torres Vedras, just a 30-minute drive from Lisbon, Dolce CampoReal Lisboa offers unique tranquillity, as a result of its idyllic environment. With stunning views over the golf course, vineyards and the extraordinary landscape of Socorro and Archeira Mountains, this is an idylic environment to host a conference.

The hotel has three restaurants to provide a variety of gastronomic choices, and two bars including one located beside the outdoor pool.

Hotel Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas
Indoor heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi
Spa
Gym
Golf course
2 Tennis courts

Venue Rating

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Address

R. do Campo (Campo Real ) 2565-770 Portugal

Nearest Airport

Lisbon Portela Airport

Location

The Dolce CampoReal Lisboa is nestled between the vineyards and the extraordinary landscape of the Socorro and Archeira Mountains.

Lisbon is only a short 30-minute drive away. The Portuguese capital is constantly recognised as one of the greatest cities in the world, a claim confirmed by the “Lonely Planet Guides", who named Lisbon one of the world’s top 10 cities. Lisbon in one of the world’s oldest cities, predating the likes of London, Rome and Paris by hundreds of years. Hillsides covered in tumbledown houses and a mix of baroque and neoclassical buildings, including cathedrals and palaces, make up Lisbon’s skyline. The city is a combination of old and new, with beautiful modern buildings constructed near renovated historical landmarks and ruins.

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Transportation

Dolce CampoReal Lisboa, Torres Vedras is approximately a 30-minute journey from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

Taxis

Taxis are available outside the airport, but we would strongly recommend you pre-book your airport transfer with one of the many private transfer companies that are available. The Dolce CampoReal Lisboa is located outside of the city zone and a pre-booked transfer will be a cheaper option than a taxi taken from the airport taxi rank.

Uber also operate in and around Lisbon and there are other Portuguese taxi-hailing apps such as MyTaxi, TaxisLisboa and Coop Taxis, all offering reasonable rates.

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Local Activities

There are various on-site activities available. These include:

- Indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools
- Fitness centre, available 24h
- Tennis courts
- Donald Steel designed Golf Course – 18 holes Par 72
- Miguel Athayde Equestrian Centre 
- Mandalay Wellness & Spa with 7 treatment rooms
- Kids Club – The hotel will provide details of daily activities for children
- Center “Clube Aventura” for outdoor activities such as Giant Balls, Aquaball, Stand Up Paddle, Archery, Slackline, Water Slide   

**Please note, there may be a charge to participate in some of the above activities.

Should you have time to venture off-site, the Oeste Region and Torres Vedras have a distinctive cultural heritage, rich history, 20 km of coastal area, and a commitment to environmental awareness, accessibility and biodiversity. Below are a few suggestions:

- Monastery of Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Historical route of the lines of Torres Vedras
- Day trip to Óbidos
- Royal Palace and Convent of Mafra
- Tapada Nacional de Mafra
- Mountain biking along the Santa Cruz to Torres Vedras Loop
- Birdwatching at the Tajus Estuary Nature Reserve
- Jeep tours in and around Torres Verdras

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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

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Group Activities

To be announced

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Childcare

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Oral Presenters

We have several oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

If you are accepted for a talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference website.

Your Presentation

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop then please notify us prior to the session. A HDMI or VGA cable is usually available on the podium.

Our AV technician will apply your microphone and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer.

We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases.

Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines.

Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.

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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

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Posters

We have several poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

Displaying & Presenting Your Poster

Please bring your poster to registration and hand this to a member of the Fusion team. They will advise of your poster number and display your poster for you. 

Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of the refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the official poster session.

Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.

Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and will be ready for collection at the Fusion desk on the final day of the conference.

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13 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021

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#MMSFC21

Dolce CampoReal Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

The replacement of fossil fuels by a clean and renewable energy source is one of the most urgent and challenging issues our society is facing today, which is why intense research is devoted to this topic recently. Nature has been using sunlight as...

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