Revolutionizing the way we understand reactions

Our systems are designed to unlock the mysteries of electrocatalysis, giving you unparalleled control and insight into your reactions

Our technology merges insights from electrochemistry, fluid dynamics, and vacuum technology to advance fields like

CO2 Reduction Reaction (CO2RR)

Converting waste CO2 into valuable products.

Nitrogen Reduction Reaction (N2RR)

Creating ammonia fertilizers sustainably. N2RR holds immense potential for global food production.

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER)

Production of clean hydrogen energy through water splitting.

Why is this research so important?

These fields have the potential to solve some of the world's most pressing problems, from climate change to the energy crisis to food shortages. By improving these technologies, we can create a greener, more sustainable future. LIQUIDLOOP can help to make that happen by providing insight into these complex reactions.

What is DEMS?​

Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry
is an analytical technique that allows real time monitoring of
electrochemical reactions.

It provides an interface between the electrochemical cell where the reaction happens and the mass spectrometer where the reaction products are analyzed.

Our crafted technology
empowers researchers with:

Unmatched Control

Fine-tune reaction conditions with precision, granting you control over reactant flow, cell environment, and product analysis.

Quantitative Analysis

Explore the intricacies of electrocatalysis in quantifiable detail

Real-time Discovery

Gain instantaneous insights into your reactions,  allowing you to witness your reactions unfold as they happen.

Effortless Automation

Automatic sampling allows DEMS to run in the background whilst you focus on your research.

Here are examples of what can be explored with DEMS

Electrochemical reactions

• CO2RR
• N2RR/NO2-RR/NO3-RR
• CER
• OER
• Organic oxidation/reduction

Catalysts

• Carbon supported metal catalysts
• Unsupported catalysts
• Non-metal catalysts
• Catalysts on cylindrical 5mm or 10 mm electrodes
• Single crystal (metal oxide) catalysts (ie. Perovskite)
• Single atom crystals SACs)
• Bulk metal catalysts
• Glassy/vitreous carbon
• Carbon paper
• Substrate deposited catalysts (thin-film catalyst)
• Postmortem analysis of catalysts, ie. Membrane electrode assembly (MEA)

Electrolytes

• Aqueous electrolyte (pH1 to pH3)
• Water soluble organic solvent
• Organic solvent with low volatility
• Ionic liquid with similar viscosity to water at RT (0.001 Pa-s)
• Organic additives in electrolyte
• Salt/ionic activity testing

Reaction cell setup measurements

• Capillary flow cell (bulk electrolyte environment)
• Thin-layer flow cell
• Droplet flow cell (low volumes, min 2mL)
• Stagnant electrolyte layer system
• Stack cell with DEMS analysis
• Dual simultaneous flow with variable insertion frequency (dosing reactant/chemicals)
• D-S Cell DEMS

Gas Saturation

• Single or double feed gas saturation system
• Dilute gas testing, saturation gradient
• In-situ gas bubbling system

Kinetics and activity of catalysts

• Onset potential evaluation
• Reaction yield
• Stability measurements, long term cycle testing
• Measuring effect of variables on activity (eg. temp, flow rate, pressure)

DEMS analysis

• Cyclic voltammogram with mass spec
• Determination of faradaic efficiency
• Signal deconvolution
• Signal intensity over time

Isotope based studies

• Gaseous isotopic species (ie. 13C or 15N)
• Isotopes of water (18O-H2O, D2O)
• Other solvent isotopes•Isotopic labelling of (organic) additives