ELCAT

ELCAT
Applied Electrochemistry and Catalysis
ELCAT
Applied Electrochemistry and Catalysis
UNiversity of Antwerp

Research group

Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis

OUR mission

The core research goal within ELCAT lies in the development of state-of-the-art electrochemical reactors and catalysts, with a view towards large-scale industrial development in the field of industrial electrification, in a green and sustainable way.

Key activities

Electrochemical COā‚‚ conversion

What we do

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Electrosynthesis

Electrosynthesis deals with the electrochemical production of organic chemicals. Applying a current opens up the possibility to pursue alternative synthesis routes, which are generally of a more environmentally benign nature.
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Electrochemical reactor engineering

The second main topic, electrochemical reactor engineering, combines the electrochemical aspects of activity one and two into possible industrial applications. Through the development and optimization of innovative reactors, power consumption, selectivity and production levels can be improved.
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Electrocatalysis

The third main topic, electrocatalysis, embodies the synthesis of electrocatalytic particles, necessary to lower the overpotential while at the same time improving/maintaining the desired catalytic selectivity towards the target product and stability to keep performing under long-term operation.

What we do

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Electrosynthesis

Using electricity to produce chemicals opens up greener, more sustainable ways to approach chemical synthesis. We focus on finding alternative methods that reduce environmental impact.
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Electrochemical reactor engineering

We design and optimize reactors that turn electrochemical processes into industrial solutions improving power use, selectivity, and production efficiency.


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Electrocatalysis

We develop catalysts that reduce energy use while boosting selectivity and stability, ensuring efficient, long-term performance tailored to specific electrochemical reactions.


Open Vacancies

Discover groundbreaking insights into battery technology, hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, and more. Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions and shape the scientific community with us by progressive advancements in electrochemistry.

Open Vacancies

Discover groundbreaking insights into battery technology, hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, and more. Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions and shape the scientific community with us by progressive advancements in electrochemistry.

Services to industry

Services to industry

Electrochemical reactor engineering

With the rising interest in electrochemistry, scaling up reactions from simple to complex requires in-depth expertise in reactor design. At ELCAT, we can help you design, build, and test tailored electrochemical reactors, along with providing detailed solutions for your industrial plant.



Analytical characterization

Understanding your chemical products is key to tackling production challenges. With our custom analyses, we can help you gain valuable insights into your (bio)-chemical processes. Our industry-standard tools, including ICP-MS, GC(-MS), LC-MS, and HPLC, are proven to deliver reliable results.

Electrochemical analysis

Unlock the full potential of electrochemical analysis with ELCAT! We offer cutting-edge techniques to explore every detail of your system. Our advanced potentiostats and bi-directional current sources, paired with powerful in-line analysis tools, provide you with the insights needed to elevate your electrochemical performance.

Electrochemical reactor engineering

The growing interest in electrochemistry results in the upscaling of various reactions from simple to complex organic reactions. Nevertheless, the upscaling of these reactions requires a in-depth knowledge on reactor level which is a strength of ELCAT. We can help you design, build, and test the electrochemical reactor for your purpose. Furthermore, we are able to provide your business with detailed industrial plant.

Analytical characterization

Measuring chemical products is the cornerstone of solving production issues. With our experience in tailor made analyses we can help you gain more insight in to your (bio)-chemical processes. Our high end industry-standard tools such as ICP-MS, GC(-MS), LC-MS and HPLC have already proven their efficacy in previous projects.

Electrochemical analysis

In terms of electrochemical analysis, ELCAT can offer all electrochemical characterization methods (CV, LSV, RDE, CA, CP, EIS), potentiostats, bi-directional current sources and boosters combined with several in-line analysis techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS) necessary to qualitatively and quantitatively determine the electrochemical performance.

Scientific communication