Jacketed H-Type Membrane Cell (Temperature-Controlled Dual-Compartment Electrochemical Cell)

Overview and working principle

The Jacketed H-Type Membrane Cell is a dual-compartment electrochemical reactor designed for membrane-separated experiments where the anode and cathode chemistries must be isolated. Two borosilicate glass chambers are joined by a central membrane interface (ion-exchange membrane supplied by the user), enabling selective ionic transport while limiting product crossover and unwanted mixing.

A water-circulation jacket surrounds each compartment and connects to an external recirculating chiller/heater. This allows tight temperature regulation—critical for kinetics, gas solubility, membrane conductivity, and reproducible electrochemical data.

Key features and construction

• Borosilicate glass chambers for chemical resistance and clean electrochemistry
• Water jacket on each half-cell for stable thermal control during long experiments
• Replaceable membrane design to suit PEM/AEM/other separators (e.g., Nafion, anion-exchange membranes)
• Three-electrode compatibility (working + reference in one chamber; counter in the other) to support accurate control and low solution resistance artefacts
• Leak-resistant sealing using PTFE cap hardware and O-rings (typical) for reliable operation
• Multiple chamber volume options (commonly 20–250 mL per compartment) for low-reagent use or higher throughput
  
  

Compatibility and typical applications

Ideal for researchers running membrane-separated electrochemistry with controlled atmospheres and temperature, including:

• CO₂ reduction (CO2RR), nitrogen reduction (NRR), and selective electrosynthesis
• Water splitting and catalyst screening (anodic/cathodic isolation)
• Ion-transport and membrane screening studies
• Corrosion and inhibitor studies where cross-contamination must be avoided
• Redox mediator or crossover-sensitive systems
  
  

Why choose ScienceGears

ScienceGears supports end-to-end electrochemistry workflows in Australia and New Zealand—pair this cell with potentiostats/galvanostats, ion-exchange membranes, electrodes, and (where relevant) spectroelectrochemistry or battery cycler platforms to build a complete, research-ready setup.

For further information or to discuss your specific research requirements, please contact us.