Electrochemical Tests - Catalyst & Electrode

Nov 21, 2025 · 2 min read
skills

Techniques:

LSV, CV (long-term stability test), EIS, Electrochemical workstation, etc. used to evaluate catalyst and electrode performance for related electrochemical systems.

Electrochemical Characterization & Testing Techniques Skiils:

  • Rotating disk electrode (RDE) - Used RDE techniques to evaluate electrocatalytic activity and reaction kinetics by controlling hydrodynamic conditions. Applied for studying oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance and separating kinetic and mass-transport effects in catalyst materials.

  • Rotating ring-disk electrode (RRDE) - Experienced with RRDE measurements to investigate reaction pathways and quantify intermediates during electrocatalytic reactions. Used to determine electron transfer number and peroxide yield for evaluating catalyst selectivity and efficiency.

  • Linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) - Utilized LSV to assess catalytic activity, determine onset potentials, and analyze reaction kinetics of electrode materials. Applied in evaluating electrochemical performance of nanomaterial-based catalysts and energy storage electrodes.

  • Cyclic voltammetry (CV) - Performed CV measurements to study redox behavior, electrochemical reversibility, and active surface characteristics of electrode materials. Used to evaluate long-term performance stability and reaction mechanisms in energy-related materials.

  • Electrochemical workstation for Fuel cell and Battery testing - Experienced in operating potentiostat/galvanostat systems for electrochemical testing of electrode materials and devices. Conducted performance evaluation, charge–discharge testing, and durability studies for electrochemical energy systems.

  • Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) - Applied EIS to analyze charge-transfer resistance, ion transport, and interfacial processes in electrochemical systems. Used impedance analysis to diagnose performance limitations and degradation behavior in electrode materials and devices.

Focus areas for Electrochemical Evaluations:

  • Electrocatalytic reaction analysis (e.g., ORR activity and catalyst performance)
  • Stability, durability, and degradation mechanism assessment in electrochemical energy systems
  • Electrochemical performance evaluation including current density, onset potential, and polarization behavior
  • Electrochemical performance evaluation of electrode materials for batteries and fuel cells
  • Structure–property–performance correlation in electrochemical energy materials
Skill Electrochemistry
Niladri Talukder
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Niladri Talukder
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
Niladri Talukder, Ph.D., is a Mechanical Engineer specializing in functional nanomaterials for electrochemical and thermal energy systems. His research focuses on the synthesis, advanced characterization, and performance evaluation of nanostructured materials and composite systems for applications in batteries, fuel cells, and thermal energy storage technologies. His work emphasizes understanding structure–property–performance relationships to improve material stability, durability, and overall energy efficiency. Through experimental materials engineering and systematic performance analysis, he contributes to the development of advanced materials for sustainable energy systems. His research findings have been published in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals.