In alkaline water electrolysis, electrochemical energy storage, and fuel cell systems, the current collector and electrode substrate play a critical role in determining ohmic loss, interfacial polarization, gas evolution behavior, and long-term operational stability.
To address different operating conditions and performance requirements, Youveim® offers two closely related but functionally distinct woven nickel mesh products:
Youveim® Nickel Mesh (Woven)
Youveim® Hydrophilic Nickel Mesh (Woven)
Both are based on high-purity nickel and precision weaving, while differing in surface wettability and electrochemical interface behavior.
| Product | Structure | Design Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel Mesh (Woven) | Regular woven nickel wire mesh | General-purpose current collector |
| Hydrophilic Nickel Mesh (Woven) | Surface-modified woven nickel mesh | Interface-optimized current collector |
The two products share the same base material and geometric structure.
The key difference lies in surface treatment, which directly affects electrolyte wetting, gas bubble detachment, and polarization behavior.
| Parameter | Nickel Mesh (Woven) | Hydrophilic Nickel Mesh (Woven) |
|---|---|---|
| Material | High-purity nickel (Ni ≥ 99.5%) | High-purity nickel (Ni ≥ 99.5%) |
| Weaving type | Plain weave (10–200 mesh); Twill weave (200–400 mesh) | Same |
| Mesh range | 10–400 mesh | 10–400 mesh |
| Thickness range | ~0.05–1.0 mm | ~0.05–1.0 mm |
| Pore structure | Regular, uniform | Regular, uniform |
| Processability | Cutting, stamping, welding | Same |
| Performance Aspect | Nickel Mesh | Hydrophilic Nickel Mesh |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical conductivity | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Surface wettability | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Electrolyte spreading | Moderate | Fast and uniform |
| Gas bubble detachment | Moderate | Significantly improved |
| Interfacial polarization | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Suitability for high current density | Moderate | High |
| Long-term stability | Good | Excellent |
Youveim® Nickel Mesh (Woven) is manufactured from high-purity nickel wire (Ni ≥ 99.5%) using precision weaving technology.
It provides excellent electrical conductivity, good mechanical strength, and outstanding corrosion resistance in alkaline electrolytes.
Key Advantages
Low electrical resistance and stable current collection
Uniform pore structure for reproducible experiments
Compatible with a wide range of surface modifications and catalyst loading methods
Typical Applications
Alkaline water electrolysis (HER / OER) current collectors
Electrode substrates for electrochemical research
Conductive supports in batteries and energy storage devices
The hydrophilic version is based on standard woven nickel mesh with an additional surface hydrophilization and activation treatment.
This modification significantly improves the interaction between the mesh and the electrolyte.
Key Benefits
Rapid and uniform electrolyte wetting
Reduced formation of dry zones and gas blockage
Improved gas bubble release from the electrode surface
Lower interfacial resistance and polarization losses
As a result, hydrophilic nickel mesh is particularly well suited for medium-to-high current density operation and systems where gas evolution strongly affects performance.
Typical Applications
Medium and high current density alkaline water electrolysis
Substrates for Ni-based, NiFe, or NiMo electrocatalysts
Electrochemical systems requiring improved stability and lower overpotential
Cleaning & Pretreatment
Ultrasonic cleaning in deionized water or ethanol for 5–10 minutes
Dry at 60–80 °C or under vacuum
Optional short acid activation followed by thorough rinsing
Assembly Tips
Lightly flatten before use to ensure good surface contact
Prefer surface contact or welding over point contact
Compatible with spray coating, dip coating, and electrodeposition
| Application Requirement | Recommended Product |
|---|---|
| General electrochemical testing | Nickel Mesh (Woven) |
| Cost-effective current collector | Nickel Mesh (Woven) |
| Noticeable gas bubble accumulation | Hydrophilic Nickel Mesh |
| Medium–high current density operation | Hydrophilic Nickel Mesh |
| Lower polarization and improved stability | Hydrophilic Nickel Mesh |
Youveim® Nickel Mesh and Hydrophilic Nickel Mesh are not simply different surface finishes —
they represent engineered solutions for different electrochemical interface requirements.
By maintaining high conductivity and structural integrity while tuning surface wettability, Youveim® helps electrochemical systems operate more stably, more efficiently, and closer to real operating conditions.
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| Mesh & Weave | Areal Density (g/m²) | Thickness (mm) | Available Sizes & Unit Prices (USD) | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mesh, plain weave | – | – | – | In stock |
| 20 mesh, plain weave | – | – | – | In stock |
| 30 mesh, plain weave | – | – | – | In stock |
| 40 mesh, plain weave | – | – | – | In stock |
| 50 mesh, plain weave | – | – | – | In stock |
| 60 mesh, plain weave | – | – | – | In stock |
| 80 mesh, plain weave | – | – | – | In stock |
| 100 mesh, plain weave | 500 | 0.20 | 10×10 cm $10, 10×50 cm $48, 10×100 cm $80 20×20 cm $36, 20×50 cm $84, 20×100 cm $160 30×30 cm $80, 30×50 cm $120, 30×100 cm $220 | In stock |
| 120 mesh, plain weave | – | – | – | In stock |
| 150 mesh, plain weave | – | – | – | In stock |
| 200 mesh, plain weave | 260 | 0.10 | 10×10 cm $14, 10×50 cm $60, 10×100 cm $100 20×20 cm $50, 20×50 cm $120, 20×100 cm $220 30×30 cm $120, 30×50 cm $180, 30×100 cm $340 | In stock |
| 300 mesh, twill weave | 180 | 0.08 | 10×10 cm $16, 10×50 cm $76, 10×100 cm $128 20×20 cm $60, 20×50 cm $140, 20×100 cm $240 30×30 cm $140, 30×50 cm $220, 30×100 cm $420 | In stock |
| 400 mesh, twill weave | 160 | 0.06 | 10×10 cm $18, 10×50 cm $80, 10×100 cm $140 20×20 cm $70, 20×50 cm $170, 20×100 cm $300 30×30 cm $156, 30×50 cm $240, 30×100 cm $440 | In stock |
Notes
Custom sizes, cutting, welding, and surface treatments available
Volume orders and long-term cooperation pricing available
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.
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.
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.
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.
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