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The Center for Electrochemistry -
University of Texas at Austin The CEC is comprised of a multi-disciplinary group of more than
50 faculty, staff, and student researchers spanning the
chemistry, materials, and engineering aspects of electrochemical
science. CEC collaborates extensively with research groups at
the University of Texas, National Laboratories and other
universities worldwide. The CEC at The University of Texas at Austin uniquely offers a strong coupling between fundamental electrochemistry and materials science. Fundamental electrochemistry is the foundation of widespread applications in diverse fields such as energy and health. Innovative Electrochemistry Electrochemistry has undergone a renaissance as a tool in the analysis of chemical and biological systems. Recent developments in ultramicroelectrodes and scanning electrochemical microscopy, developed at UT Austin, have allowed new insights in chemistry with unprecedented temporal and spatial resolution and are just beginning to have an impact in studies of processes in living cells.  New methods for nanoparticle synthesis and new materials for
electrodes are revolutionizing the field of electrocatalysis.
Electrochemistry is key to sustainable energy technologies, such
as fuel cells, solar energy, high energy density batteries, and supercapacitors. In the field of health care, the most widely
used home diagnostic systems are electrochemical. Similarly, in
clinical analysis, electrogenerated chemiluminescence, largely
developed at UT, is now widely used worldwide. Electrochemical
science is the foundation for new chemical sensors needed for
homeland security. Industry alone cannot deliver solutions to these technologies without academic research and development to produce the fundamental breakthroughs required to advance the field. CEC research is focused in 3 key areas: Electrocatalysis and electrochemical energy systems focuses on the discovery, characterization, and mechanistic understanding of new electrocatalysts and materials for electrochemical devices, such as fuel cells batteries, solar cells, and supercapacitors. Photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems are the most efficient chemical systems to date for solar energy utilization, and offer an important route to direct production of hydrogen (and potentially other chemicals) by sunlight. Bioelectrochemistry and sensors encompasses areas like membrane transport, toxicity screening, and ultrasensitive biosensor probes where electrochemistry plays a key role in the electroanalytical characterization of living biological systems. |
Recent News For Creating New Field of Science, Texas Chemist Wins International Prize  January 23, 2008
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