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PowerMEMS 2006 has successfully ended

Welcome

The objective of the PowerMEMS 2006 workshop is to catalyze innovation in micro and nanotechnology for power generation and energy conversion applications by providing researchers with a forum for discussing latest research results and promoting progress towards commercialization.  The scope ranges from integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to novel materials for energy conversion applications, mostly at the watt and sub-watt power levels.  These applications center on portable electric power generation for consumer electronics, soldiers, and remote sensors, but also encompass cooling of microelectronics and propulsion for micro air vehicles and nanosatellites.  The workshop will allow interaction between the multiple disciplines required for power MEMS, such as electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering, chemistry, and material science.  It will also provide a forum to address the needs for commercialization of novel Power MEMS technologies through the interaction with energy policy and entrepreneurial specialists.

The technical topics of interest include:

  • Micro heat engines for power generation and propulsion

  • Micro fuel cells and micro reactors for fuel processing and power generation

  • Thermoelectric and thermophotovoltaic that leverage micro and nanotechnology

  • MEMS piezoelectric and electromagnetic power generators

  • Micro thrusters and similar miniature propulsion microsystems

  • Micro coolers and other thermal management technologies

  • Nanostructured materials for energy storage, thermal management, or other energy-related applications

  • Micro and nano-scale catalysis, combustion, heat and mass transfer

  • Energy scavenging approaches to power remote sensors

  • Biologically inspired approaches for micro and nano energy conversion

  • Novel micro and nanofabrication technologies for energy applications

 The PowerMEMS 2006 workshop will be the sixth of an on-going series that has been held in Japan to date.  For more information on last year’s workshop, please visit the following web site http://www.conferences.jp/powermems05/.