General purpose electrochemical workstations (Biologic SP – 300, PARSTAT 4000A and Gamry -Interface 1010E, PalmSens 4) suited to general electrochemistry research needs as:

  •  Electrochemical synthesis
  • Corrosion analysis and impedance characterization
  • Evaluation of electrochemical performances of synthesized electrocatalysts (e.g., hydrogen evolution reaction, CO2 reduction reaction complemented with electrochemical flow cell)
  • Hydrogen charging of tested materials and nucleation studies (in-situ and ex-situ synchrotron studies: Phase-selective in-situ and ex-situ XRD-analysis of various materials to spatially and temporally resolve hydrogen uptake and diffusion behavior)

The available potentiostats/galvanostats are suitable for performing various electrochemical experiments, such as cyclic voltammetry, chronopotentiometry, and linear sweep voltammetry, among many other techniques. These instruments enable a wide range of tasks, from simple electrochemical synthesis to corrosion studies and the characterization of the electrochemical performance of various nanostructured materials synthesized at the ESI. Examples include bulk alloys, metallic thin films, 3D-printed alloys, composites, and carbon-based electrodes designed for diverse applications in biology and energy.

Examples: Biologic SP-300 is a state-of-the-art research grade potentiostat featuring a range of 500 mA to 10 A, built-in EIS and high-end specifications such as 7 MHz max frequency, floating mode, analog filtering, built-in calibration board, and stability bandwidths, powered by BioLogic EC-Lab software. 

PalmSens 4: The PalmSens4 is a high-performance potentiostat, galvanostat, and optional frequency response analyzer (FRA) designed for advanced electrochemical research. With a current range of 100 pA to 10 mA and a potential range of ±10 V, it supports precise measurements across a wide range of applications. It integrates EIS capabilities up to 1 MHz and offers both USB and battery operation for flexibility in both laboratory and field environments. The compact and durable design includes Bluetooth connectivity for floating measurements. Powered by PSTrace software, the PalmSens4 provides a comprehensive solution for complex electrochemical experiments.