Understanding failure mechanisms in energy storage devices like fuel cells and batteries is critical for optimizing performance and longevity. Traditional impedance measurements assess an entire cell stack, making it difficult to isolate issues within individual cells, anodes or cathodes. Unfortunately, this often leads to time-consuming disassembly and inconclusive diagnostics.
The Cell Test System from Solartron Analytical is equipped with the auxiliary voltage option card and enables precise impedance measurements at the individual cell and electrode level. This allows researchers to identify failure modes, such as catalyst poisoning or membrane hydration, without dismantling the battery or fuel cell.
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