The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of South Carolina couples cutting-edge research that is advancing energy, materials, and medicine with excellence in education to create a dynamic atmosphere to discover and learn alongside leaders in the field.
Research Assistant Professor Benjamin Meekins recently began an Office of Naval Research-funded project that will use a specific and proven membrane for the seawater electrolysis process to produce hydrogen.
Marine biofouling is the accumulation of microorganisms on ships' hulls, causing hydrodynamic drag and corrosion. But Associate Professor Tao Wei's current research project is aiming to alleviate the issue by examining the use of two new materials alongside advanced technology for coating.
Sulfur has received significant attention as a replacement material in lithium-ion batteries and expected to supply a higher energy density. Chemical Engineering Assistant Professor Golareh Jalilvand is one researcher currently working on this revolutionary energy technology.
Engineering teams notch progress in first year of alternative fuel research for Navy.
To better understand an emerging technology, several CEC professors are leading research into developing high fidelity digital models for large scale energy storage batteries.