The VNUHCM-University of Science successfully hosted the international scientific conference titled “Emerging Trends in Sustainable Chemistry” (ETSC 2024)

The event served as a dynamic platform for scientists, educators, and learners from various countries to share knowledge and experiences in sustainable chemistry. This collaborative environment enhanced networks and fostered lasting partnerships focused on innovative solutions.

The ETSC 2024 conference presented the latest advancements in sustainable chemistry, concentrating on six primary topics: natural products and pharmaceuticals, organic synthesis and catalysis, polymer science and nanomaterials, applied physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and materials, and interdisciplinary approaches within analytical chemistry. These themes underscored contemporary chemical research's diversity and multidisciplinary character, all directed toward promoting sustainable development across various scientific and technological domains.

The conference attracted a wide range of researchers and specialists from esteemed universities and research institutions, both domestically and internationally. It provided a platform for presenting the most recent research findings while fostering opportunities for international scientific collaboration.

Participants had the opportunity to engage deeply with prominent experts in their respective fields while presenting their research topics. During these presentations, they received insightful and constructive feedback, which played a crucial role in refining and enhancing the overall quality of their work. This interactive process fostered intellectual growth and encouraged a collaborative atmosphere conducive to innovation and improvement.

Applied Physical Chemistry Laboratory attended the ESTC 2024 on November 18-19 with one oral and seven poster presentations.

1 Oral presentation: Tran Van Man, Biomass and their Derivatives as Electrode Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion (Oral session 1)

7 Poster presentation:

·      Thanh Liem Pham, Thien Trung Nguyen, Tran Bich Tram Vo, Tan Phat Vu, Van Man Tran, My Loan Phung Le, Synthesis and characterization of porous SiO₂/C composite from rice husks through activation with sodium hydroxide and its application in pounch cell Li-ion batteries.

·      Tran Bich Tram Vo, Van Man Tran, Graphite felt etching Co₃O₄ as a cathode to improve electrochemical characteristics for vanadium redox flow batteries.

·      Minh Thu Nguyen, Thi Hau Vu, Van Man Tran, My Loan Phung Le, Study of the electrochemical properties of PEO/PVDF/LIBOB/SN solid polymer electrolyte for lithium metal batteries.

·      Tuyen Thi Kim Huynh, Nhat-Vi Hoang Ngo, Ngoc Doan My Nguyen, Hoang Van Nguyen, Tuyen Thi Thanh Truong, My Loan Phung Le, Man Van Tran, Quan Phung, Physical and electrochemical characterization of desbased electrolytes using lithium bis(fluoromethanesulfonyl)imide and urea for high voltage lithium-ion batteries.

·      Huynh Thi Kim Tuyen, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha, Lê Minh Kha, Le My Loan Phung, Tran Van Man, Investigate the electrochemical properties of LiNi_0.6Mn_0.2Co_0.2O₂ (NMC622) and LiNi_0.815Co_0.15Al_0.035O₂ (NCA) mixture as cathode material for Li-ion batteries.

·      Hong Phan Nguyen, Thi Diem Phuong Nguyen, Thien Trung Nguyen, Van Hoang Nguyen, Thi Tram Anh Tu, Van Man Tran, My Loan Phung Le, Duy Thanh Vo, Polymer in low concentration electrolytes for sodium metal batteries.

·      Hoang V. Nguyen, Phuong T.D. Nguyen, Ngan T.K. Van, Man V. Tran, Phung M.L. Le, Effect of fluoroethylene carbonate concentration in NaClO₄ – propylene carbonate electrolyte for sodium batteries.

International reporters and attending lecturers of the Faculty of Chemistry at ETSC 2024.

At the end of the conference, the Applied Physical Chemistry Laboratory celebrated a significant achievement by receiving two impressive poster awards allocated to T.L. Pham et al. and T.B.T. Vo et al., showcasing their innovative research and the hard work of their dedicated team.