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【简介】 The Center for Electrochemical Engineering (CEE) at the University of South Carolina was created with the broad vision to spear ahead the theory and practice of electrochemical power sources, electroplating and corrosion protection through education and research. They have strived over the years to be recognized globally as a coalition of academia, business and government agencies, committed to the support of science in providing viable solutions to different problems in the electrochemical industry.
The outstanding scientific contributions made so far by the Center have enhanced the scientific knowledge in the areas of developing novel nanostructure based electroplating processes, new materials for batteries, PEM fuel cells, Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC) and corrosion prevention. In the last couple of years, they research has acquired a new focus on solving materials and engineering problems related to fuel cells. Supported by a group of theoretical, experimental, and applied researchers in engineering, chemistry, and physics, the CEE has gain strength in the outlined research with financial assistance from the government and the private sector.
Two members of the CEE, Dr. Ralph E. White and Dr. Branko N. Popov were recipients of American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society (AESF) Scientific Achievement Award for their contributions to the field of electroplating. This is the Society's most prestigious award and is given to recognize individuals whose outstanding scientific contributions have advanced theory and practice of electroplating, metal finishing and the allied arts. In the last year they have been nationally recognized by numerous Government Agencies such as the Department of Energy, Office of Naval Research, US Army Corps of Engineers, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), NASA, NSF, Sandia National Laboratories, South Carolina Department of Transportation and other private industries for our contribution to the electrochemical fields. More than 40 projects with a total funding of $4,000,000 have resulted in more than 100 publications in the academic year 2002/2003. They fuel cell research is recognized by the National Science Foundation Industry /University Cooperative Research Center for Fuel Cells.
