University of Florida-U.S. Department of Energy
High Temperature Electrochemistry Center 

Mission

Develop fundamental understanding of ionic transport in, and electrocatalytic (electrochemical catalysis) phenomena on the surface of, ion conducting materials.

Research (Click here for research information)

From first-principles calculations and molecular dynamic simulations of ionic transport and gas-solid interactions to synthesis and characterization (structural, electrochemical and catalytic) of novel ion conducting materials and electrocatalysts.

Goal

Minimize the polarization of fuel cells and batteries, maximize the surface exchange coefficient of gas separation membranes and enhance the signal and selectivity of exhaust sensors. In so doing improve U.S. energy efficiency and security.

3D reconstruction of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) cathode
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UF-DOE HiTEC
University of Florida
PO Box 116400
Gainesville, FL 32611-6400
Email: hitec@mse.ufl.edu


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