High-Temperature Microelectrophoresis Cell

Designed for measurements of electrophoretic mobilities of micro-particles in DC electric field. Operating parameters: T 25-200oC, P 1-60 bar, particle size 0.1-1 mm.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Test Station

Designed to operate various kinds of SOFCs using different fuels, including hydrogen, jet fuels, bio-disels, and waste fuels. Operating parameters: T ~700oC.

High-Temperature H2/O2 PEMFC

Used for testing new high-temperature proton-exchange membranes; includes humidification system, gas flow meters, and electronic load. Operating parameters: T~25-150oC, P~1-5 bars, and variable relative humidity.

Gamry Instruments Electrochemical Test Station

Used to measure electrochemical Impedance. Using this technique, we can acquire a wealth of information on electrode/electrolyte processes by applying a small AC-signal.

High-Temperature Membrane Permeability Cell

Used to measure the methanol diffusion rate through polymer membranes due to concentration gradient. Operating parameters: T~ 25-200oC.

High-Temperature Conductivity Cell

Designed to measure the in-plane proton conductivity of proton-exchange membranes. The P-T conditions (T ~25-200oC) are established in a Parr Autoclave, and membrane impedance is measured using the Gamry Instruments Electrochemical Test Station (above).

High-Temperature pH cell

Designed to measure pH in aqueous solutions at elevated temperatures and pressures. The working temperature range is up to ~400oC.

Hot Press Equipment

Used to heat-treat newly prepared membranes and membrane-electrode assemblies for PEMFC.

Rotating Disk Electrode System BASI RDE-2

Used to perform electrochemical kinetics studies under controlled hydrodynamic conditions. The rotation rate range: 50 to 20,000 rpm. Interchangeable electrodes allow measurements for a wide selection of electrode materials.

High Temperature Electrochemical System

Includes a flow-through electrochemical cell for corrosion and electrochemical kinetics measurements in high temperature subcritical and supercritical aqueous fluids.