Organization

Advanced Energy Technologies

The Advanced Energy Technologies Department, headed by Rick Russo, conducts research focusing on:

• converting and storing energy (batteries and fuel cells),
• processes to reduce the environmental impacts of energy technologies (for example, reducing the emissions of air pollutants),
• advanced materials to make energy use more efficient, and
• biological methods of environmental remediation.

 

Batteries for Advanced Transportation Technologies (BATT)

Research conducted here on battery technology is aimed at developing low-cost rechargeable advanced electrochemical batteries for both automotive and stationary applications.

The goal of fuel cell research is to provide the technologies for the successful commercialization of polymer-electrolyte and solid oxide fuel cells for automotive and stationary applications.

Berkeley Electrochemical Research Council (BERC)

The Berkeley Electrochemical Research Council performs and oversees research on advanced rechargeable batteries and fuel cells.

BERC manages the U.S. Department of Energy Batteries for Advanced Transportation Technologies (BATT) Program, which is the fundamental battery research effort of the DOE Office of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies.

Combustion Technologies

Combustion research generates the fundamental physical and chemical knowledge to reduce emissions and increase efficiency. Experimental and modeling studies lead to the design of better combustion devices.

Physical & Chemical Applications

Advanced sensors and materials are the focus of this area.