The Nano Electrochemistry Laboratory is equipped with advanced instrumentation for studying electrochemical reactions, interfacial processes, and nanoscale surface phenomena. Our facilities support high-resolution electrochemical imaging, surface characterization, and real-time detection of reaction products. These instruments are used for fundamental studies in nanoelectrochemistry, electroanalytical chemistry, electrocatalysis, ion transport, and energy conversion.
Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
Main purpose: High-resolution surface morphology and roughness analysis
Applications: SECCM, EC-AFM, nanostructure characterization, electrode surface analysis
CHI760E Electrochemical Workstation
Main purpose: Electrochemical control and analysis using standard voltammetric, amperometric, and impedance-based techniques
Applications: Cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, electrode kinetics analysis, sensor evaluation, and electrocatalytic reaction studies
Pine Research WaveDriver Potentiostat
Main purpose: Precise control of electrode potential and measurement of low electrochemical currents
Applications: Cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry, electrocatalysis, electrode surface characterization, and rotating disk/ring-disk electrode measurements
Main purpose: Multichannel electrochemical measurements using multiple working electrodes or independent electrochemical cells
Applications: Simultaneous voltammetric and amperometric measurements, screen-printed electrode analysis, sensor-array testing, and parallel electrochemical experiments
Electrochemical Mass spectrometer
Main purpose: Real-time detection of volatile electrochemical reaction products
Applications: Electrocatalysis, gas evolution reactions, product analysis during CV/CA measurements
Elements eONE / E1 Plus Current Amplifier
Main purpose: Low-noise measurement of very small ionic currents from nanopores, membranes, or electrochemical micro/nano-systems
Applications: Solid-state nanopore sensing, ion-channel current recording, single-molecule translocation measurements, membrane current measurements, and low-current electrochemical detection
Main purpose: Formation of uniform thin films on solid substrates by controlled spinning
Applications: Polymer coating, nanoparticle-film deposition, electrode modification, photoresist coating, and preparation of thin functional layers for electrochemical devices
Regulated DC power supply
Main purpose: Stable voltage and current supply for electrical and electrochemical experimental setups
Applications: Electrochemical cell operation, electrodeposition, electrolysis, voltage-bias experiments, sensor/device testing, and basic electrical characterization
Sourcemeter and High Resistance Meter
Main purpose: Low-level current sourcing and high-resistance/electrical insulation measurements
Applications: Conductivity measurements, resistance characterization of thin films, leakage-current analysis, dielectric testing, and nanomaterial/electrode-device evaluation