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Low cost 3D printable flow reactors for electrochemistry.

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  • 1Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, United States.

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Researchers can now access low-cost, 3D-printable flow reactors for sustainable electrochemistry research. This accessible technology supports scaling up crucial reactions like carbon dioxide electroreduction for industrial applications.

Area of Science:

  • Sustainable chemistry
  • Electrochemical engineering
  • Renewable energy applications

Background:

  • The transition to carbon neutrality necessitates sustainable synthesis of chemical building blocks.
  • Electrochemistry offers a promising route using renewable energy for chemical transformations.
  • Scaling up electrochemical reactions like carbon dioxide (CO2) electroreduction faces fundamental challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To bridge the gap between lab-scale research and industrial applications in electrochemistry.
  • To provide researchers with accessible flow reactors for characterizing electrochemical transformations.
  • To reduce barriers in performing sustainable electrochemistry research.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a 3D-printable flow cell design with a manufacturing cost under $5.
Keywords:
3D Printable ModelCO2 ElectrolysisElectroreductionFlow cellHydrogen EvolutionHydrogen Production

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  • Detailed build instructions for the customizable flow reactor.
  • Demonstration of its application in various electrochemical reactions.

    • Main Results:

    • A low-cost (<$5) and customizable 3D-printable flow cell design was created.
    • The design enables characterization of electrochemical reactions under industrially relevant conditions.
    • The flow cell supports diverse reactions including electroreduction, electroplating, and photoelectrochemical processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Accessible, low-cost flow reactors significantly reduce barriers for sustainable electrochemistry research.
    • This technology supports the scale-up of critical reactions for a paradigm shift in chemical manufacturing.
    • Facilitating research in flow electrochemistry aids global efforts toward carbon neutrality.