Electrochemical and sensor technologies
Access world-leading expertise across the breadth of electrochemistry, from modelling and electrodeposition to the latest electrochemical sensor technologies
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Tap into our exceptional range and depth of expertise in electrochemistry for the solutions you need. Our specialists can advise you on the optimal tests and techniques, whether you’re interested in innovative materials for energy storage, optimising reactions for industry processes, advanced electrochemical detection technologies – indeed, any project that involves electrochemical processes.
With longstanding industry links and a considerable portfolio of commercial contracts and partnerships, we have the knowledge and experience to understand complex requirements and build a bespoke package that delivers actionable insights.
Harness the power of our electrochemical analysis, modelling and electrochemical sensor expertise for applications including:
Electrochemical cells
Catalysts
Energy conversion and storage
Wastewater treatment
Pollution control
Biosensors
Chemical synthesis
CO2 conversion
Micro and nanostructure fabrication
Our electrochemical analysis and sensor technology capabilities
We are experienced in supporting complex projects, from the discovery of new materials and electrolytes to small-scale testing, demonstrator electrochemical devices and operando studies of working systems.
Our fields of expertise include:
- Electroanalytical chemistry including using microelectrodes and scanning electrode methods
- Batteries, supercapacitors, thermoelectrics, fuel cells and electrolysers
- Nanomaterial and semiconductor electrodeposition
- Electrochemically mediated materials synthesis
- Advanced electrochemical modelling techniques
- Electrochemical interactions and processes including biosensing, cavitation
Why work with CChES?
Top expertise: Our team includes world-leading specialists covering the spectrum of electrochemistry and sensor technology development.
Standout facilities: Access to advanced labs, instrumentation and national research facilities for electrochemistry R&D.
Whole-project delivery: From electrochemical modelling and synthesis through to test design and data interpretation, we can deliver selected phases or partner with you for the whole project journey.
A trusted partner: As the UK’s first dedicated electrochemistry research group, we have been discovering, innovating and collaborating with industry since 1967.
Explore our electrochemical and sensor technology facilities
Our position within a prestigious research university opens up access to the latest facilities and instrumentation, with accompanying technical guidance and expertise, including:
- Advanced Raman spectroscopy facilities
- A unique Material Innovation Laboratory offering access to rapid synthesis of thin film samples, combined with automated materials characterisation
- Synchrotron X-ray (Diamond Light Source) and neutron (ISIS and ILL) facilities
- Electron microscopy to examine microstructure and nanostructure
- EDX, WDX and XPS to examine compositions
- X-ray absorption spectroscopy for local structure and oxidation state information
- Innovative computational methods and software, with associated high-performance computing, for electrochemical modelling
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Specialist expertise
Our team includes experts of global standing in their fields of research, who are pioneering new materials and methods across electrochemistry and sensor technologies.
Professor Andrea Russell
Spectroscopic techniques for studying the electrode/electrolyte interface, particularly electrocatalysts
Professor Phil Bartlett
Electrochemistry, bioelectrochemistry and templated electrodeposition of nanomaterials
Professor Andrew Hector
Materials synthesis, materials characterisation and electrochemistry