Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) | India's Premier Electrochemical Research Hub

About CECRI

Established in 1948, the Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) is one of the forty constituent national laboratories under the aegis of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India, CECRI has been the nation's nodal center for electrochemical research and development for over seven decades.

Our institute is committed to pursuing fundamental and applied research in electrochemical science and engineering, with a mission to develop innovative technologies that address national challenges in energy, environment, corrosion protection, and industrial processes.

CECRI houses state-of-the-art laboratories, pilot plants, and testing facilities, staffed by over 200 scientists, engineers, and technical personnel. We maintain strong collaborations with academic institutions, industries, and research organizations worldwide.

Our Research Areas

75+ Years

Of Research Excellence

200+ Scientists

Dedicated Professionals

Research Divisions & Focus Areas

Energy Storage

Development of advanced batteries (Li-ion, Na-ion, redox flow), supercapacitors, fuel cells, and hydrogen energy technologies for renewable integration and electric mobility.

Corrosion Science

Fundamental studies on corrosion mechanisms, development of corrosion-resistant materials, inhibitors, coatings, and cathodic protection systems for infrastructure and industries.

Electrochemical Materials

Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, conducting polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and composites for sensors, catalysts, and electronic applications.

Environmental Electrochemistry

Electrochemical wastewater treatment, heavy metal removal, desalination, CO2 conversion to fuels, and development of pollution monitoring sensors.

Explore Our Facilities

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Advanced Battery Lab

Fully equipped facility for fabrication, testing, and characterization of various battery systems including coin cells, pouch cells, and module assembly under controlled atmospheric conditions.

Glove Box Systems (Argon)
Battery Cycler (0.01-100A)
Impedance Spectroscopy

Surface Analysis and Characterization Facility

Surface Characterization Center

Comprehensive suite of instruments for surface and materials characterization including SEM-EDS, XPS, AFM, XRD, and profilometry for corrosion studies and materials development.

Scanning Electron Microscope
X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer
Atomic Force Microscope

Pilot Plant for Electrochemical Processes

Electrochemical Pilot Plant

Scalable reactor systems for electroplating, electrowinning, electro-organic synthesis, and electrochemical wastewater treatment with capacities from laboratory to pre-commercial scale.

Electroplating Lines
Flow Reactor Systems
High-current Power Supplies

Latest News & Events

Award

Dr. Meena Sharma Receives National Science Award

March 15, 2024

Dr. Meena Sharma, Senior Scientist at CECRI, has been awarded the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for her groundbreaking work in developing sustainable electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries.

CECRI Partners with Tata Steel for Corrosion Research

February 28, 2024

A new collaborative research agreement has been signed with Tata Steel Ltd. to develop advanced corrosion-resistant coatings for marine infrastructure, with a project value of ₹4.2 crores over three years.

International Conference on Electrochemistry 2024

January 10-12, 2024

CECRI successfully hosted ICE-2024 with over 500 participants from 35 countries. The conference featured 12 plenary lectures, 45 invited talks, and 300 poster presentations on cutting-edge electrochemical research.

Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations

CECRI maintains active collaborations with leading academic institutions, research organizations, and industries both in India and abroad, fostering innovation and technology transfer.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Delhi, Bombay
Anna University, Chennai
University of Madras
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
University of Cambridge, UK
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Tata Steel Ltd.
Hindustan Zinc Limited
Amara Raja Batteries Ltd.
Exide Industries Ltd.
NTPC Ltd.
BHEL
Asian Paints Ltd.

Technology Licensing & Services

CECRI offers a wide range of technological services and licenses patented technologies to industries:

Corrosion monitoring and failure analysis
Electroplating and surface finishing consultancy
Battery testing and certification
Environmental monitoring and wastewater treatment solutions
Custom synthesis of electrochemical materials

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