CNB-12-EC-RM3
In-situ Raman Spectroelectrochemical Cell Model:EC-RM3
EC-RM3 In Situ Raman Spectroelectrochemical Cell
A three-chamber gas-diffusion spectroelectrochemical cell for operando Raman monitoring of gas-fed electrochemical interfaces.
Product Overview
The EC-RM3 combines direct Raman access with a membrane-separated, three-chamber configuration for gas-fed electrochemical studies. A dedicated gas channel delivers reactant gas to the working electrode in the cathode chamber, enabling operando investigation of gas–liquid–solid interfaces under three-electrode control.
Key Features
Gas-Fed Interface Monitoring
Provides direct Raman access to the gas-diffusion cathode interface under a continuous supply of reactant gas.
Membrane-Separated Reaction Control
Separates the cathodic and anodic compartments to reduce product crossover and minimize interference between electrode reactions.
Operando Interfacial Analysis
Enables real-time investigation of reaction intermediates, catalyst evolution, and gas–liquid–solid interfacial processes.
Technical Specifications
| Working electrode area | 1 cm² (customizable) |
| WE-Optical window distance | < 6 mm |
| Optical window diameter |
Ø37 mm |
| Chamber structure | Three-chamber |
| Working electrode | Sheet-type gas-diffusion electrode (e.g., Au, Pt, glassy carbon, ITO, and FTO) |
| Reference electrode | Ag/AgCl or Ag/Ag⁺ electrode |
| Counter electrode | Platinum wire electrode or graphite rod electrode |
| Cell body materials | PEEK + Ti |
| Optical window material | Quartz |
| Cell body dimensions | L99 × W70 × H25 mm |
Instrument Compatibility
Raman System Compatibility
Compatible with commercial Raman microscope systems, including Renishaw (inVia Qontor), HORIBA (LabRAM HR Evolution and iHR550), and Ocean Optical Instruments (HRS-5A).
Potentiostat Compatibility
Compatible with commercial three-electrode electrochemical workstations, including CH Instruments (CHI660E, CHI760E, and CHI1140C), Bio-Logic (VMP3), and Corrtest Instruments (CS350M).
Published Application Example
In Situ SERS Monitoring of CO₂ Electroreduction
The cell used in this study, supplied by Beyond Battery under product code EC-RM3, features a modified three-electrode flow-cell configuration. It was used to investigate Cu₂O catalysts with controlled surface roughness during CO₂ electroreduction.Catalyst-loaded carbon paper served as the working electrode, while Ag/AgCl and a graphite rod were used as the reference and counter electrodes, respectively. In situ spectroscopy tracked *CO adsorption and Cu⁺ evolution, linking catalyst surface structure to C₂+ product selectivity.
Demonstrated EC-RM3 Capabilities
- Operando monitoring in a gas-fed flow-cell configuration
- Compatibility with catalyst-loaded carbon-paper electrodes
- Tracking of reaction intermediates and catalyst-state evolution
Additional Published Applications
- Chang, B. et al., Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 496, 153993.
- Jia, G. et al., Nano Research, 2025, 18, 94907265.
Product Identification Note: EC-RM3 is the Beyond Battery product code for the same cell reported in the cited publications. The original articles use a different product designation.
