Electrode Characterization and Material Analysis

  • Testing of the catalytic activity of anodes and cathodes in 2- or 3-electrode setups.
  • Experienced engineers support testing with their decade-long expertise.
  • Determination of ECSA, overpotential, polarization curves and Tafel parameters.
  • Both standardized and customizable testing protocols are available, including rapid ramp-up, shut-offs, etc.

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Electrode Characterization and Material Analysis

  • ZSW offers electrode characterization and material analysis for testing the catalytic activity of anodes and cathodes in 2- or 3-electrode setups.
  • The service includes the determination of ECSA, overpotential, polarization curves and Tafel parameters.
  • Experienced engineers support testing with their decade-long expertise.
  • Both standardized and customizable testing protocols are available, including rapid ramp-up, shut-offs, etc.

Key features

  • Several single-cell setups, including 8-in-1 test arrays
  • Potentiostats for EIS examinations
  • Diaphragm setup for WE possible
  • Haber-Luggin for WE
  • Nitrogen purging at all times
  • Automated water refill
  • Automated 24/7 operation
  • Flexible load profiles
  • Online access to real-time data
  • Galvanostatic, CV and LSV testing
  • Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
  • Single-cell voltage measurements directly on the electrodes
  • Variation of activation conditions possible

Electrolysis testing at ZSW:

ElyLab

  • ElyLab is one of the largest independent electrolysis testing centers worldwide.
  • View our vendor page to find out more about our analytical and testing capabilities from fundamental research to market-readiness and from material analysis to megawatt stacks.

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Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW)

As one of the leading independent hydrogen research institutes in Europe, ZSW’s mission is application-oriented R&D and technology transfer to industry to support the market ramp-up of new energy technologies. With decades of expertise in electrolysis, including AWE, AEM and PEM, as well as PEM fuel cell development, testing and manufacturing, we offer testing and consulting services, cooperative R&D and our own technologies/IP for product development. ZSW: 38 years of research, development and technology transfer.

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