🔬 Fueiceel® Research Grade CRRMEA CO₂ Electrolyzer – Serpentine Flow Field

A Compact, High-Performance Platform for Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction Research

🌍 Introduction

The Fueiceel® Research Grade CRRMEA CO₂ Electrolyzer – Serpentine Flow Field is a precision electrochemical cell developed for the selective reduction of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into carbon monoxide (CO). This process is central to carbon capture and utilization (CCU) strategies, enabling the sustainable production of CO—a key feedstock for syngas, fuels, and fine chemicals.

Designed around Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) technology and integrated with an Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM), the electrolyzer is optimized for high selectivity, efficient operation, and catalyst testing under well-controlled lab-scale conditions.

✅ Key Features

• High Selectivity: Faradaic efficiency for CO ≥96% at 200 mA/cm²

• Advanced Catalysts: Configurable Ag cathode and IrO₂ anode

• AEM Technology: Ensures ionic charge balance via OH⁻ transport

• Compact & Modular: Ideal for benchtop R&D and parameter screening

• Real-Time Monitoring: Compatible with electrochemical stations, gas chromatographs, flow meters, etc.

• Tested & Verified: Comes with optional test report upon request (testing fees apply)

📑 Test Reports

Test Report - CRRMEA5a #0167.pdf

Test Report - Fueiceel® Complete 25cm2 CO2 Electrolyzer.pdf

📚 Partial References

Adv. Energy Mater. Tailoring Microenvironments and In Situ Transformations of Cu Catalysts for Selective and Stable Electrosynthesis of Multicarbon Products (CRRMEA5a, Sci-Materials Hub)

Angew pH-Universal Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction with Ampere-level Current Density on Doping-engineered Bismuth Sulfide (CRRMEA1a 1cm² MEA electrolyzer, Figure 4d)

Chem Identification of Cu⁰/Cu⁺/Cu⁰ interface as superior active sites for CO₂ electroreduction to CO₂₊ in neutral condition (CRRMEA1a, Figure S34)

⚙️ Working Principle

The electrolysis process is driven by external DC power and involves the following half-reactions:

Cathode Reaction (CO₂ Reduction): CO₂ + H₂O + 2e⁻ → CO + 2OH⁻

Anode Reaction (Oxygen Evolution): 4OH⁻ → O₂ + 2H₂O + 4e⁻

Ionic Pathway: Hydroxide ions generated at the cathode migrate through the AEM to the anode, completing the internal circuit and sustaining long-term operation.

🔁 Instruction of Use

1. System Setup

• Connect CO₂ source → humidifier → cathode inlet

• Anode: Fill with DI water or 10 mM KHCO₃ electrolyte

• Electrical: Anode (+), Cathode (–)

2. Start-Up

• Begin CO₂ flow, ensure full humidification

• Start electrolyte circulation (if used)

• Set voltage: 2.5–3.0 V; gradually ramp up current

• Monitor via GC or other analytics

3. Data Logging

• Continuously record voltage, current, flow rates, and CO production

• Stabilize for optimal performance (~1–2 hours recommended)

4. Shutdown & Maintenance

• Ramp down current slowly, then turn off power

• Stop CO₂ supply; flush system with N₂ if needed

• Clean and store membrane moist, per instructions

📦 Available Configurations

• Complete Electrolyzer Kit: Pre-installed MEA, performance tested, report included

• Standard Fixture Only: Electrolyzer hardware fixture (not tested), a signed test report is available upon request; fees apply.

🧪 Technical Specifications

🧬 Advanced Applications

• Catalyst discovery for CO₂RR

• Electrochemical mechanism studies

• pH-universal CO₂ electrolysis

• Multi-electron transfer selectivity studies

• Scale-up feasibility for CO₂-to-syngas systems

🏛️ Trusted by World-Leading Institutions

Fueiceel® MEA CO₂ electrolyzers and MEAs are trusted by:

• MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Northwestern University, University of Toronto (MEA electrolyzer)

• Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore (250 cm² 3-chamber soilid electrolyzer to convert CO2 to HCOOH)

• Nanjing University (Four-unit solid-state stack (25 cm²/unit) to convert CO2 to HCOOH)

• Northeastern University (Five-unit MEA stack (10 cm²/unit))

• Tsinghua & Peking University (MEA electrolyzer)

🌱 Fueiceel® — Turning Every Molecule of CO₂ Into a Greener Future

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These cells are assembled by our engineers & a leakage-sealing test is done before leaving our lab.

Customized electrochemical cells can be made upon requests.

The accessories include:

Partial references citing our materials (from Google Scholar)

Carbon Dioxide Reduction

1. ACS Nano Strain Relaxation in Metal Alloy Catalysts Steers the Product Selectivity of Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction

The bipolar membrane (Fumasep FBM) in this paper was purchased from SCI Materials Hub, which was used in rechargeable Zn-CO₂ battery tests. The authors reported a strain relaxation strategy to determine lattice strains in bimetal MNi alloys (M = Pd, Ag, and Au) and realized an outstanding CO₂-to-CO Faradaic efficiency of 96.6% with outstanding activity and durability toward a Zn-CO₂ battery.

2. Front. Chem. Boosting Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction on Atomically Dispersed Nickel Catalyst

In this paper, Vulcan XC-72R was purchased from SCI Materials Hub. Vulcan XC 72R carbon is the most common catalyst support used in the anode and cathode electrodes of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC), Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC), Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC), Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC), Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC), and many more!

3. Adv. Mater. Partially Nitrided Ni Nanoclusters Achieve Energy-Efficient Electrocatalytic CO₂ Reduction to CO at Ultralow Overpotential

An AEM membrane (Sustainion X37-50 Grade RT, purchased from SCI Materials Hub) was activated in 1 M KOH for 24 h, washed with ultra-purity water prior to use.

4. Adv. Funct. Mater. Nanoconfined Molecular Catalysts in Integrated Gas Diffusion Electrodes for High-Current-Density CO₂ Electroreduction

In this paper (Supporting Information), an anion exchanged membrane (Fumasep FAB-PK-130 obtained from SCI Materials Hub (www.scimaterials.cn)) was used to separate the catholyte and anolyte chambers.

SCI Materials Hub: we also recommend our Fumasep FAB-PK-75 for the use in a flow cell.

5. Appl. Catal. B Efficient utilization of nickel single atoms for CO₂ electroreduction by constructing 3D interconnected nitrogen-doped carbon tube network

In this paper, the Nafion 117 membrane was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.

6. Vacuum Modulable Cu(0)/Cu(I)/Cu(II) sites of Cu/C catalysts derived from MOF for highly selective CO₂ electroreduction to hydrocarbons

In this paper, Proton exchange membrane (Nafion 117), Nafion D520, and Toray 060 carbon paper were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.

7. National Science Review Confinement of ionomer for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction via efficient mass transfer pathways

An anion exchange membrane (PiperION-A15-HCO3) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub.

8. Catalysis Communications Facilitating CO2 electroreduction to C2H4 through facile regulating {100} & {111} grain boundary of Cu2O

Carbon paper (TGPH060), membrane solution (Nafion D520), and ionic membrane (Nafion N117) were obtained from Wuhu Eryi Material Technology Co., Ltd (a company under SCI Materials Hub).

Batteries

1. J. Mater. Chem. A Blocking polysulfides with a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode via physiochemical confinement and catalytic conversion for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries

Graphene oxide (GO) in this paper was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The authors introduced a Janus Fe3C/N-CNF@RGO electrode consisting of 1D Fe3C decorated N-doped carbon nanofibers (Fe3C/N-CNFs) side and 2D reduced graphene oxide (RGO) side as the free-standing carrier of Li2S6 catholyte to improve the overall electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries.

2. Joule A high-voltage and stable zinc-air battery enabled by dual-hydrophobic-induced proton shuttle shielding

This paper used more than 10 kinds of materials from SCI Materials Hub and the authors gave detailed properity comparsion.

The commercial IEMs of Fumasep FAB-PK-130 and Nafion N117 were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.

Gas diffusion layers of GDL340 (CeTech) and SGL39BC (Sigracet) and Nafion dispersion (Nafion D520) were obtained from SCI Materials Hub.

Zn foil (100 mm thickness) and Zn powder were obtained from the SCI Materials Hub.

Commercial 20% Pt/C, 40% Pt/C and IrO2 catalysts were also obtained from SCI Materials Hub.

3. Journal of Energy Chemistry Vanadium oxide nanospheres encapsulated in N-doped carbon nanofibers with morphology and defect dual-engineering toward advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries

In this paper, carbon cloth (W0S1011) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub. The flexible carbon cloth matrix guaranteed the stabilization of the electrode and improved the conductivity of the cathode.

4. Energy Storage Materials Defect-abundant commercializable 3D carbon papers for fabricating composite Li anode with high loading and long life

The 3D carbon paper (TGPH060 raw paper) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.

5. Nanomaterials A Stable Rechargeable Aqueous Zn–Air Battery Enabled by Heterogeneous MoS2 Cathode Catalysts

Nafion D520 (5 wt%), and carbon paper (GDL340) were received from SCI-Materials-Hub.

6. SSRN An Axially Directed Cobalt-Phthalocyanine Covalent Organic Polymer as High-Efficient Bifunctional Catalyst for Zn-Air Battery

Carbon cloth (W0S1011) and other electrochemical consumables required for air cathode were provided by SCI Materials Hub.

Oxygen Reduction Reaction

1. J. Chem. Eng. Superior Efficiency Hydrogen Peroxide Production in Acidic Media through Epoxy Group Adjacent to Co-O/C Active Centers on Carbon Black

In this paper, Vulcan XC 72 carbon black, ion membrane (Nafion N115, 127 μL), Nafion solution (D520, 5 wt%), and carbon paper (AvCarb GDS 2230 and Spectracarb 2050A-1050) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.

2. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Gaining insight into the impact of electronic property and interface electrostatic field on ORR kinetics in alloy engineering via theoretical prognostication and experimental validation

The 20 wt% Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub. This work places emphasis on the kinetics of the ORR concerning Pt3M (M = Cr, Co, Cu, Pd, Sn, and Ir) catalysts, and integrates theoretical prognostication and experimental validation to illuminate the fundamental principles of alloy engineering.

Water Electrolysis

1. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Gold as an efficient hydrogen isotope separation catalyst in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis

The cathodic catalysts of Pt/C (20 wt%, 2–3 nm) and Au/C (20 wt%, 4–5 nm) were purchased from SCI Materials Hub.

2. Small Science Silver Compositing Boosts Water Electrolysis Activity and Durability of RuO2 in a Proton-Exchange-Membrane Water Electrolyzer

Two fiber felts (0.35 mm thickness, SCI Materials Hub) were used as the porous transport layers at both the cathode and the anode.

3. Advanced Functional Materials Hierarchical Crystalline/Amorphous Heterostructure MoNi/NiMoOx for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution with Industry-Level Activity and Stability

Anion-exchange membrane (FAA-3-PK-130) was obtained from SCI Materials Hub website.

Fuel Cells

1. Polymer Sub-two-micron ultrathin proton exchange membrane with reinforced mechanical strength

Gas diffusion electrode (60% Pt/C, Carbon paper) was purchased from SCI Materials Hub.

Characterization

1. Chemical Engineering Journal Electrochemical reconstitution of Prussian blue analogue for coupling furfural electro-oxidation with photo-assisted hydrogen evolution reaction

An Au nanoparticle film was deposited on the total reflecting plane of a single reflection ATR crystal (SCI Materials Hub, Wuhu, China) via sputter coater.