Fuel Cells  Research

Fuel Cells Research is a branch of the NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC) for Fuel Cells. The Center is located in the Department Chemical Engineering in the Swearingen Engineering Center at The University of South Carolina. The University of South Carolina is located in the capital city of Columbia. Fuel Cells Research is focused on the integrated study of  fuel cells used for electrochemical power sources. Fuel Cells may be selected as the future power source for automobiles and residential and commercial.

Mission

The mission of our Fuel Cells Research is to promote and support the origin of a  fuel cell industry by providing technological leadership with a vigorous program of research, development and demonstration. By serving as a locus for academic talent of the highest caliber and a non-profit site for the objective evaluation and improvement of industrial products, our goal is to become a primary leader for the advancement of  fuel cell technology.
By supporting industrial research and development, creating partnerships with State and Federal agencies, and overcoming key technical obstacles to  fuel cell utilization, the Fuel Cells Research can become an invaluable technological incubator for the fuel cell industry.