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Neutron Imaging at ICON beamline
Neutron Imaging at ICON beamline. Detection of partial solidification in commercial Li-based electrolytes and organic solvents to study degrading effects.

Welcome to the Electrochemistry Laboratory (LEC)

The Electrochemistry Laboratory (LEC), established 1988, is part of the Energy and Environment Research Division (ENE) at the Paul Scherrer Institute. The laboratory comprises 6 interacting research groups that deal with almost all aspects of electrochemical energy storage and conversion. PSI’s Electrochemistry Laboratory is Switzerland’s largest Center for Electrochemical Research.

PSI Electrochemistry Symposium

37th Swiss Electrochemistry Symposium
Prospects of Future Transport Electrification
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 09:30-16:45h
Webinar via Zoom
Registration opens end January 2021

36th Swiss Electrochemistry Symposium
Seasonal Energy Storage: The Role of Electrochemistry
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 09:30-16:45h
Webinar via Zoom
Past program: https://www.psi.ch/ec20

view our past program

Scientific Highlight

14 January 2021
Conversion efficiency based on the higher heating value (HHV) of hydrogen for the electrochemical water splitting reaction.

Efficient Water Electrolysis at Elevated Temperature using Commercial Cell Components

Decarbonization of the energy system across different sectors using power-to-X concepts relies heavily on the availability of low-cost hydrogen produced from renewable power by water electrolysis. Polymer electrolyte water electrolysis (PEWE) is a promising technology for hydrogen (and oxygen) production for distributed as a well as centralized operation. The total cost of hydrogen is dominated by the electricity cost. Therefore, increase of conversion efficiency is pivotal in improving the commercial viability of electrolytically produced hydrogen. In this study, we investigate the prospects of improving conversion efficiency by reducing the membrane thickness from 200 to 50 micron and increasing the cell temperature from 60 to 120°C.

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News

4 December 2020
Movie

LEC Contribution to the SCCER Mobility Project

Two groups from the Electrochemistry Laboratory, together with a team from ZHAW and EPFL have developed a novel evaporative cooling concept for polymer electrolyte fuel cells from the material to the cell level.

The 5 min movie explains and summarizes the development.

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LEC on TV and Radio

Swiss Radio: SRF Regionaljournal Aargau Solothurn, May 8, 2017, 17:30h
Paul Scherrer Institut entwickelt Akku der Zukunft
Swiss TV: Kassensturz, January 17, 2017, 21:10h
Knopfbatterien im Test: Enorme Preisunterschiede
Swiss TV: Einstein, November 26, 2015, 21:07h
Die Renaissance der Batterie
Swiss TV: Einstein, November 21, 2013, 21:07h
Mobilität ohne Treibhausgase
Wasserstofftankstellen für die Schweiz?

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Electrochemistry Laboratory
Paul Scherrer Institut
5232 Villigen-PSI
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Laboratory Head a.i.
Dr. Felix N. Büchi
Telephone: +41 56 310 24 11
E-mail: felix.buechi@psi.ch


Secretary
Cordelia Gloor
Telephone: +41 56 310 29 19
E-mail: cordelia.gloor@psi.ch

Annual Report 2019

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LEC Events

The Electrochemistry Laboratory holds a seminar typically once a week during the semester on Wednesdays at 11.00am in ODRA/111


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