Date: 28/06/2011

SICCAS-Corning facility in China to explore new materials for electric vehicles

Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SICCAS) and Corning Incorporated have opened a joint research facility on the Chinese mainland. The SICCAS-Corning facility is located in the Research and Development Center of SICCAS in Jiading, Shanghai.

The facility to provide Corning with a research platform to gain access to materials science expertise of SICCAS. Related SICCAS technologies can be applied in new product development opportunities through collaboration with Corning at this new laboratory.

Through research in thermoelectric technologies, the SICCAS-Corning facility is exploring new high-performance materials that can aid in the electrification of vehicles, enabling better vehicle fuel efficiency and lower vehicle emissions.

"We are committed to working with local technology leaders to create knowledge for future products for use in China and other regions of the world," said Dr. Mark Newhouse, chief technology officer, Asia. "Corning's continued success in China will be supported by our sustained investment in research and development. That investment is enhanced by partnerships such as the one we are announcing today with SICCAS."

"Over the past few decades, SICCAS has developed into a comprehensive inorganic, non-metallic materials institute that is capable of integrating fundamental research into technology innovation and application," said Professor Luo Hongjie, director of SICCAS. "The joint laboratory collaboration will set up a platform for both SICCAS and Corning to solve technical challenges that will help accelerate the growth of China's new energy industry."

Shi Erwei, vice president of Chinese Academy of Sciences, added, "We expect that SICCAS will try its best to promote projects in the joint facility. The Chinese Academy of Sciences will pay continuous attention to the project and provide necessary support."