
CECRI is one of the chain of CSIR laboratories and largest electrochemical laboratory in the world, engaged in Research & Development in all the facets of electrochemical science and technology. CECRI covers a gamut of fields including Batteries and Fuel Cells, Corrosion Science and Engineering, Electrochemical Instrumentation, Electrochemical Materials Science, Electrochemical Pollution Control, Electrodics and Electrocatalysis, Electrohydrometallurgy, Electro-pyrometallurgy, Functional Materials, Industrial Metal Finishing and Nanoscale Electrochemistry.
CECRI assists the Indian industry by conducting surveys and undertaking consultancy projects. The institute also conducts short-term refresher courses for the benefit of the industry and academia. As part of its human resource development programme, CECRI runs Anna University’s B.Tech course in Chemical & Electrochemical Engineering. Researchers from this part of the country make good use of the excellent library as well as the state-of-the-art analytical and characterization facilities at the institute. CECRI also organizes national and international conferences for dissemination of scientific knowledge. CECRI is alive to societal obligations and participates in such activities as entrepreneur development and CSIR’s youth development programme. CECRI is recipient of several technology awards for its telling service to Indian industry.