A spin-out from the Center for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology, MSRI is a world leader in materials research and development. Expertise includes the following areas:

• Fuel cell technology—low emission, high efficiency electrochemical power generation
• Electrolysis/Hydrogen production—small scale hydrogen production for the hydrogen economy of the future
• β-alumina—used in batteries and nuclear reactors
• Zirconia heating elements—for applications over 2000° C
• Oxygen sensors
• High Strength SiC Composites—will withstand a torque of 6,800 in. lbs.

MSRI has received over 40 awards in excess of $15 million from sources including the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, California Energy Commission, National Science Foundation and Private Clients. (source: www.msrihome.com)

Materials and Systems Research, Inc. (MSRI) was founded in 1990 by Center Director Dr. Anil V. Virkar. and Dr. Dinesh K. Shetty. Since that time MSRI has expanded into a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art research, testing, and production facility. MSRI’s facilities include over 15 high-temperature furnaces, three ovens, a surface grinder, two tape casting machines, an isostatic press, a laminating press, and six fuel cell testing systems. (source: www.msrihome.com) In 2005 the company earned approximately $2 million in revenuew with 20 employees averaging $60,000 in salary.

Highlights

• $2.4 million project from DOE for Hydrogen generation in collaboration with University of Alaska

• Fuel cell technology
• Electrolysis/Hydrogen production
• Zirconia heating elements
• Oxygen sensors
• High Strength SiC Composites

• 20 employees with average salary of $60,000
• $2 million in revenue
• 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Salt Lake City