Celanese monomer for Rensselaer membranes

Fuel cell research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in upstate New York will get a significant boost, thanks to an unusual package received recently by chemistry professor Brian Benicewicz, director of the New York State Center for Polymer Synthesis at Rensselaer. The center is working with German-based Celanese Ventures GmbH, the state of New York and nearby Plug Power to develop a more economical polymer membrane for use in PEM fuel cells.