Solid Oxide Fuel Center at the University of South Carolina

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu Briefed on Fuel Cell Research

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu, accompanied by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, visited the Horizon Building in August for a briefing from top energy researchers.

Secretary Chu toured several SOFC labs, meeting with Dr. Ken Reifsnider to learn more about recent advancements in fuel cell science and devices.

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Research

Dr. Frank Chen working in the lab with two of his students.

Teamwork is a huge element that advances our research. The synergy in the SOFC labs and the smiles you see daily are part of our teams.

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The Road to the Future

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Center students built a fuel-flexible chemical electric car that showcases one of the practical applications of fuel cell technology.

The car was displayed at the Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance in 2009 and 2010, and was demonstrated at the National Auto Show in October, 2011.

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The Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Team

Dr. Reifsnider has assembled a team of researchers who are taking this effort to a new level.

In August the entire faculty, staff and their families gather to meet and greet each other at the beginning of the academic year. It is a time of fellowship and bonding that carries throughout the year.

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