Physico-Chemical Laboratory (PCL)

The department investigates fundamental physico-chemical and electrochemical issues in the fields of polymer fuel cells, proton-conducting, non-aqueous electrolytes, electrode and electrolyte materials for Li battery applications, and ceramic solid oxide cells. In addition to electrode redox kinetics and ionic bulk transport, PCL also focuses on ion transfer kinetics across interfaces between various electrolytes and on conduction processes along these interfaces. The basic structure–activity relationships of complex processes are analyzed to contribute new functional materials for improved electrochemical transducers and storage.

Spectroscopy and imaging

We investigate surface and interface phenomena in electrochemical energy converters such as electrolyzers and fuel cells. For structural analysis purposes, we use imaging and spectroscopic techniques.

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Electrode kinetics and electrolytes

We conduct research into the fundamental interfacial and bulk processes of new materials for future polymer electrolyte fuel cells and lithium batteries. To this end, we mainly use electrochemical methods.

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Physico-Chemical Laboratory team

Head of department

PD Dr. Carsten Korte