The Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) Ekeberg Prize

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The Ekeberg Prize 2024: shortlisted abstracts

The 2024 winner will be announced in September, with the lead author receiving the award during the 65th General Assembly of the T.I.C., scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan
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2024 Anders Gustav Ekeberg Prize Winner

The 2024 Ekeberg Prize has been awarded to Professor Peter J. Bonitatibus Jr. (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), in collaboration with Dr. Benjamin M. Yeh and Yuxin Sun (University of California, San
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Panel of experts

The independent Panel of Experts judges the prize. The Panel is a group of international experts selected from around the world to provide an impartial assessment on the technical merit

Ekeberg Prize 2018 – Winner

Announcing the winner of the Anders Gustaf Ekeberg Tantalum Prize 2018: Dr Yuri Freeman for “Tantalum and Niobium-Based Capacitors” The Anders Gustaf Ekeberg Tantalum Prize (‘Ekeberg Prize’), awarded annually for

Nicolas Soro, winner of the 2019 Anders Gustaf Ekeberg Tantalum Prize (Photo: N.Soro)

Ekeberg Prize 2019 – Winner

The 2019 Ekeberg Prize recognised a pioneering study on the electrochemical behaviour of tantalum in molten salt systems. This work offers valuable insight into refining and recycling methods, reinforcing tantalum’s
The winning team (left to right): Prof. Bryne Ngwenya, Luke Kinsman, Prof. Jason Love and Prof. Carole Morrison in a chemistry laboratory at Edinburgh University. Rosa Crevecoeur and Amrita Singh-Morgan unfortunately could not attend.

Ekeberg Prize 2020 – winner

The Ekeberg Prize 2020 honoured groundbreaking research on tantalum and niobium oxide thin films for high-k dielectric applications. The winning study advances materials science by showcasing the potential of these
Dr Srinivasan Chandrasekar

Ekeberg Prize 2021 – Winner

The 2021 Ekeberg Prize was awarded to researchers for outstanding work in tantalum chemistry, recognising a publication that deepens scientific understanding of tantalum's unique properties. This accolade highlights innovation in
Prof. George C. Schatz

Ekeberg Prize 2022 – Winner

This study explores the fundamental differences in metal–imido bonding between tantalum and niobium, aiming to enhance separation techniques. Improved understanding of these chemical behaviours could support more efficient and selective

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Ekeberg Prize 2023 – Winner

Tailoring Nb-based alloys for Additive Manufacturing: From powder production to parameter optimization Tailoring a speciality alloy for Additive Manufacturing – From powder production to parameter optimization   Dr. Markus Weinmann

The Anders Gustaf Ekeberg Tantalum Prize

The Anders Gustaf Ekeberg Tantalum Prize

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The Anders Gustaf Ekeberg Tantalum Prize ('Ekeberg Prize') is a annually awarded by the T.I.C. for excellence in tantalum research and innovation*. The Ekeberg Prize, first awarded in 2018, increases