The University of Connecticut (UConn) will develop and demonstrate the operation of engineered getter systems for the capture of gaseous chromium and sulfur species present in the air stream entering solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power generation systems. The getter fabrication process will be scaled up to the desired architecture needed for prototype stack integration and electrical performance testing. Research program objectives include the following: (a) development and modification of chemical compositions and microstructure of getter coatings and supports using thermochemical calculations, process simulation, and modeling methodologies; (b) synthesis of high surface area coatings containing nanofiber and nanorod getter materials with micro channeled porous architectures as well as tailored porosity; (c) development of in-operando processes for monitoring chromium and sulfur breakthrough to predict getter health and protect the SOFC stacks; (d) scale up of the getter fabrication process; and (e) test validation of the getter at stack and system operating conditions.