Overview
ELCAT is a research group at the University of Antwerp focused on applied electrochemistry and catalysis. The group's core research goal is the development of state-of-the-art electrochemical reactors and catalysts for large-scale industrial development in industrial electrification in a green and sustainable way. Key activities include electrochemical CO₂ conversion, electrochemical hydrogen production, redox flow batteries, power-to-chemicals, and engineering services including electrosynthesis and electrochemical analysis.
In the news
- ELCAT is excited to be heading to the 5th conference on Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer (PCET5) in Göttingen, Germany! Here, Prof. Dominik H. will give a talk on "Disentangling Overpotential, Activity, and Selectivity of Ir–H Generation & Transfer for Electro-organic Synthesis". Excited to connect with other researchers, share recent advances, and discuss broader perspectives on electro-organic synthesis. See you there! ⚡🔬🌎 More information: https://lnkd.in/e-QyCxZE #Electrochemistry #Research #Electrocatalysis
- We are excited to share our new paper, "Effect of Pulsatile Flow and 3D-Printed Electrodes on Mass Transport and Pumping Power in Electrochemical Reactors" in Chemical Engineering Journal Advances. Pulsatile flow in electrochemical reactors has previously been shown to improve mass transport, but the pumping power penalty of pulsatile flow has not been addressed, which is an important parameter to consider in flow battery applications. To answer this question, we 3D-printed electrodes featuring tunable surface areas and
- PhD Position in Electrochemical Engineering at ELCAT – University of Antwerp 📍 Wilrijk (Antwerp), Belgium The ELCAT research group at the University of Antwerp is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an exciting international research project focused on advancing CO2 electrolysis technologies for a sustainable future. As part of a recently awarded FWO-NWO Weave project (https://lnkd.in/eTNBCS8q), you will investigate how elevated temperature and pressure can enhance CO2 electrolysis efficiency by balancing
- We are excited to share our latest paper, “Modular 3D-printed flow reactor for lab-scale PEC analysis benchmarked with BiVO4/NiO/FeOOH thin-film photoanodes”, published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. Comparing photoelectrode performance across studies remains challenging because reactor designs, operating conditions, and analytical methods vary considerably. To help address this, we developed a modular, largely 3D-printed flow reactor for reproducible lab-scale photoelectrochemical (PEC) testing. The platform
- We are excited to share our latest paper, “In-situ Pressure Mapping via Embedded MEMS Pressure Sensors in (Electro)chemical Reactor Flow Channels”, which has recently been published in Results in Engineering. Understanding what happens inside (electro)chemical flow reactors during operation remains a major challenge. Conventional diagnostic techniques, such as neutron imaging, provide valuable insights but are often expensive, complex, and difficult to access. In this work, we present a simple, low-cost alternative by directly
- We had a great time at the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC10) in Antwerp, Belgium! Our ELCAT members were proud to showcase their latest research through both oral presentations and posters, covering various sustainable electrochemical technologies, including: 🔹 Electro-organic synthesis at transition metal catalysts, 🔹 CO2 electrolysis and reactor design, 🔹 Advanced electrochemical reactor engineering, 🔹 Gas diffusion layer optimization for CO2-to-CO electrolyzers, 🔹 Anion exchange membranes for alkaline water
- ELCAT is excited to be heading to the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC10) in Antwerp, Belgium! 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: - Prof. Dominik H. will give a talk on "Opportunities and Challenges of In Situ and Ex Situ Electro-organic Synthesis with H2O at Transition Metal Catalysts". - Giovanni Di Berardino will give a talk on "Impact of Stack Architecture on Stability and Lifetime of CO2-to-CO Three Chamber Flow Electrolyzer". - Kavin Teenakul will give a talk on "Enhancing Performance of Electrochemical Reactors through
- We are excited to share our latest paper, "Reactor optimization for enhanced carbon capture via electrochemical hydrogen looping", recently published in Separation and Purification Technology. 🥳 ❗Direct ocean capture (DOC) is an emerging carbon removal technology with enormous potential, as the oceans store approximately 42 times more CO2 than the atmosphere. Electrochemical hydrogen looping (EHL) offers a promising route toward energy-efficient DOC by combining a pH-swing carbon capture process with theoretical hydrogen
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