ElectrochemistryNPL's multi-disciplinary Electrochemistry team undertakes ground-breaking research in measurement and modelling of electrochemical and charge transfer processes.
Electrochemistry News
Corrosion Fatigue Development Seminar on 15th May 2012.
A project, funded by the NMO, to investigate environment-induced crack growth in the short crack regime has recently started.
Electrochemistry research underpins the development of more efficient and environmentally-friendly energy generation and conversion processes as well as intelligent lifetime management of materials in safety-critical applications.
In catalysis, organic PVs and organic electronics the primary emphasis is on both developing and adapting state-of-the art nanoscale probes for in-situ measurement and mapping of activity and charge transfer. This enables optimised performance through fundamental understanding of processes occurring at a highly localised level.
The development of innovative in-situ measurement techniques and modelling tools for PEM fuel cells is facilitating design optimisation and improved efficiency and durability.
In corrosion, a major focus is on environment-assisted cracking. We are investigating the earliest stages of crack development as the key to enhanced confidence in constructing structures/plants for very long lives.
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For more information about the Electrochemistry group’s work, please contact Alan Turnbull. - MultiHy
NPL is a partner in the EU MultiHy project. The aim of MultiHy is to develop industrially-relevant computational models to assist in the evaluation of the susceptibility of complex materials to hydrogen embrittlement under realistic service conditions. - The Electrochemistry group works with a wide range of leading companies, research centres and universities, including: