June 08, 2009
MSRI Delivers 2kW SOFC Stack

MSRI is pleased to announce the delivery of a 2kW Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) stack.
The stack was produced using MSRI's proprietary state-of-the-art SOFC technology and commissioned as a custom order for research and development by a customer.
Physical dimensions of the stack measure 6" x 6" x 7" and initial testing before delivery was measured at 1.537 kW @ 30 amps.
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June 01, 2009
Newly Awarded Project
MSRI is pleased to announce that the Department of Defense will be providing support for the following:
“Thin Film Thermocouple for High Temperature Application.”
Work started on this project April 2009
(PI: Joon-Ho Koh, Ph.D.; SBIR Award) Phase I
Newly Awarded Project
MSRI is pleased to announce that NASA will be providing support for the following:
“Development of Direct Carbon Fuel Cell powered fuels Co-generation directly from Plastic Trash”
Work started on this project January 2009
(PI: Gege Tao, Ph.D.; SBIR Award) Phase I
June 19, 2008
Awarded Project
MSRI is pleased to announce that NAVAIR (Naval Aviation) will be providing support for the following:
“Thermal-Shock-Resistant Sensor Windows and Domes for High-Speed Flight Made of Low-Expansion Ceramics”
Work will start in July 2008
(PI: Niladri Dasgupta, Ph.D.; STTR Award) Phase I
Awarded Project
MSRI is pleased to announce that the Office of Naval Research will be providing support for the following:
“Advanced Hybrid Thermoelectric-Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Energy Conversion for High Efficiency Portable Power”
Work started on this project July 2008
(PI: Michael Homel; SBIR Award) Phase I