H-Type 3-Port Jacketed Photoelectrochemical Cell with Quartz Window

Overview

The H-Type 3-Port Jacketed Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Cell is a dual-compartment, membrane-separated reactor designed for controlled light-driven electrochemistry. An optically transparent quartz window enables illumination of photoelectrodes, while the H-type architecture physically separates anolyte and catholyte to minimise product crossover and enable cleaner mechanistic interpretation.

Principle of operation

A working photoelectrode is illuminated through the quartz window to generate charge carriers and drive interfacial redox reactions. The second chamber houses the counter electrode, and the compartments are separated by a replaceable ion-exchange membrane (e.g., proton exchange or anion exchange), supporting selective ion transport while limiting bulk mixing. A circulating water jacket stabilises temperature, improving kinetic reproducibility and helping manage exothermic or light-induced heating effects.

Key features and materials

• High-purity borosilicate glass body for chemical resistance and easy cleaning
• Removable quartz optical window for high UV–Vis transmission and straightforward replacement
• Water-jacketed design for connection to a recirculating chiller or water bath
• Three-port configuration to support flexible electrode and gas-handling layouts (e.g., working, reference, gas inlet/outlet, sampling, or auxiliary feedthroughs)
• Membrane-separated chambers to enable differential electrolytes, pH gradients, or product isolation
• Sealed operation to support inert-gas purging and low-oxygen experiments
  
  

Compatibility

Suitable for standard three-electrode photoelectrochemistry with potentiostats/galvanostats (including EIS-capable systems), common reference electrodes, gas lines (N₂/Ar/CO₂), and interchangeable membranes. Pairs naturally with related ScienceGears categories such as potentiostats, electrochemical cells, Raman-SEC cells, and battery/energy test systems for integrated workflows.

Typical applications

• Photoanode/photocathode screening (water splitting, oxygen evolution, hydrogen evolution)
• CO₂ reduction and solar fuels research with controlled gas atmospheres
• Semiconductor stability studies and light-intensity/temperature-dependence measurements
• Membrane selectivity and crossover evaluation under illumination
  
  

Why choose ScienceGears

ScienceGears supports Australia & New Zealand researchers with practical configuration guidance, membrane and accessory selection, and seamless integration with electrochemical instrumentation for reproducible PEC testing.

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