The Energy Institute’s Electrochemical Laboratory at Penn State strives to be at the front edge of fundamental and applied research in a variety of electrochemical and materials science technologies. We lead interdisciplinary studies on interfacial electrochemistry of high temperature aqueous systems in several scientific areas, including corrosion, protective coatings, proton exchange membrane and solid oxide fuel cells, electrochemical sensors, etc. The Laboratory aims to promote and facilitate the use of electrochemical probes and systems in the areas of science and technology important for society; in particular, fuel cells, nuclear, fossil fuel, and geothermal power generation, hydrothermal synthesis of new materials, and supercritical water oxidation of hazardous wastes.