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Electrolysis workstation incorporates mass spectrometry to accelerate carbon-dioxide reduction research
- The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide is an important industrial process with potential to capture and utilize carbon dioxide.
- Developing efficient electrochemical processes for carbon-dioxide reduction is crucial for R&D, involving catalyst and electrolyte optimization.
- Challenges in operating electrochemical systems include maintaining proper gas humidification and minimizing carbonate production.
- The 670 Electrolysis Workstation by Scribner offers a flexible and customizable system for testing materials and developing carbon-dioxide reduction systems.
- The workstation features gas diffusion electrodes, membranes for ion migration control, and a ±20 A and 5 V potentiostat for accurate operation.
- It is controlled by Scribner’s FlowCell™ software, providing full control, monitoring, and safety features for various experimental protocols.
- Gas handling units in the workstation supply humidified gas crucial for converting carbon dioxide to products like methane and syngas.
- The integration of mass spectrometry, such as Hiden Analytical's HPR-20, enables continuous gas analysis and optimization of electrochemical processes.
- Pulsed-mode operation in electrochemical cells helps minimize carbonate production, and real-time monitoring with mass spectrometry aids in optimizing gas production.
- Scribner is working on improving system time resolution and boosting the current capacity of the 670 Electrolysis Workstation for better research capabilities.
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