H-Type 3-Port Jacketed Photoelectrochemical Cell with Two Quartz Windows

Overview

The Customised H-Type 3-Port Jacketed Photoelectrochemical Cell with Two Quartz Windows is designed for controlled light-driven electrochemistry where optical access, temperature stability and separated reaction chambers are required. The H-type configuration divides the anode and cathode compartments using a replaceable ion-exchange membrane, allowing ionic transport while reducing bulk mixing of products, gases or electrolytes.

Working Principle

During a photoelectrochemical experiment, the working photoelectrode is illuminated through the quartz window while a potentiostat controls the electrode potential or current. Light absorption generates charge carriers at the photoelectrode surface, enabling oxidation or reduction reactions at the electrode electrolyte interface. The second chamber can hold the counter electrode and a separate electrolyte, supporting cleaner interpretation of half-cell reactions.

Key Features

• Dual quartz optical windows for illumination, visual observation or integration with external light sources.
• Water-jacketed glass body for connection to a chiller or circulating water bath.
• Three-port design suitable for working, reference and counter electrodes, or custom gas and sampling layouts.
• Replaceable membrane interface for proton exchange, anion exchange or other separator formats.
• Sealed glass and PTFE construction for chemical resistance, gas purging and reproducible experiments.
• Typical volume options include 50 mL, 100 mL and 150 mL, with custom sizes available on request.
  
  

Compatibility and Applications

This cell is suitable for standard three-electrode electrochemistry with potentiostats, galvanostats and EIS-capable systems. It supports semiconductor photoelectrode testing, water splitting, H2 evolution, O2 evolution, CO2 reduction, photocorrosion studies, membrane crossover experiments and solar fuels research.

ScienceGears can help researchers configure the cell with suitable electrodes, reference electrodes, membranes, gas tubing, potentiostats, Raman spectroelectrochemical cells and related electrochemistry accessories. This application-focused support helps Australian and New Zealand laboratories build reliable, reproducible PEC workflows.