In late November 2025, we completed the first installation of our newly released ECL Series—integrated with a HPR-40 DEMS—at the Helmholtz-Institute Erlangen–Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN).
This installation brings together:
- HPR-40 DEMS
- ECL-Static
- ECL-Insight
- ECL-Probe
Designed to integrate seamlessly with the HPR-40 DEMS, the ECL Series enables real-time analysis of gases and volatile species during electrochemical experiments—helping researchers connect electrochemical conditions directly to evolving reaction products and intermediates.
Why HI ERN chose DEMS + ECL Series
The team shared that the system was acquired to support thin-film electrocatalysis, with a focus on time-resolved, in-situ analysis of volatile intermediates and reaction products during electrochemical energy conversion and storage processes:
“It is intended to enable time-resolved in-situ analysis of volatile intermediates and reaction products during electrochemical energy conversion and storage processes. A central goal is the mechanistic elucidation of complex reaction pathways to improve the understanding of electrochemical processes.”
This aligns strongly with HI ERN’s broader electrocatalysis focus on electrochemical reactions at solid–liquid interfaces relevant to energy conversion applications such as fuel cells, water electrolysis, and CO₂ electrolysis.
What the installed configuration enables
With ECL-Static, ECL-Insight, and ECL-Probe available on one platform, the group can choose the best interface for each experiment:
- ECL-Static: a versatile option for static or low-flow studies (e.g., desorption, electrodeposition), offering stable measurements and straightforward setup.
- ECL-Insight: built for dynamic, fast-response measurements, with direct electrode-to-MS connection for rapid, quantitative product detection and strong performance under flow.
- ECL-Probe: supports direct dissolved gas analysis in “off-the-shelf” or custom cells, with a non-metallic, fully-immersible probe that can be integrated flexibly without interfering with electrochemistry.
Installation highlights
The installation and handover were carried out on-site at HI ERN by the Hiden team, with researchers from the group present to align the configuration with their workflows and near-term experiments.
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In the photos
Figure 1: From left to right, Dr. Andrew Hainer (HI ERN), Prof Olga Kasian (HI ERN), Sachin Menon (Hiden Europe), Jim Melling (Hiden Analytical).
Figure 2: From left to right, Dr. Andrew Hainer (HI ERN), Prof. Olga Kasian (HI ERN), Dr. Sebastian Hentschel (Hiden Europe), Jim Melling (Hiden Analytical).
Thank you, HI ERN
A big thank you to the HI ERN team for the collaboration and warm welcome. We’re excited to see the insights this setup will enable—especially for mechanistic studies where time-resolved, in-situ product detection can make all the difference.
Interested in DEMS for thin-film electrocatalysis?
If you’d like to discuss applications, configurations, or best-fit ECL accessories for your experiments, visit the HPR-40 DEMS product page or get in touch with our team.
