10 Years of Proven Choices: 8 Essential Tools for Electrochemical and Battery Research

Over the past decade, we’ve had the privilege of working with laboratories across different countries and research fields — supporting experiments from early concepts to real-world implementation. Along the way, certain products have been repeatedly selected and consistently reordered, gradually becoming part of many researchers’ “default setup”.
As ANR celebrates its 10th anniversary, we’ve put together 8 essential tools widely used in electrochemical and battery research — covering everything from reaction systems to testing and measurement.

1.Reaction & Flow Systems

As electrochemical and energy conversion research continues to evolve, experimental setups are moving beyond static configurations toward more advanced flow systems and in-situ characterization platforms. These systems reflect a growing need for realistic reaction conditions, controlled environments, and deeper mechanistic insights.

CO₂RR System – Enables stable multi-phase reaction control and reproducible experimental conditions.

Designed for CO₂ reduction reaction research, enabling controlled gas-liquid-solid interactions. Widely used in electrochemical catalysis and carbon conversion studies.

MEA System (Membrane Electrode Assembly)-Bridges lab-scale studies with practical application environments.

Commonly used in fuel cells and water electrolysis research, helping simulate conditions closer to real-world applications.

High Pressure Flow Cell System-Expands experimental capability into complex and realistic operating conditions.

Supports electrochemical reactions under high-pressure conditions, suitable for studying reaction kinetics and gas solubility behavior.

In-situ Raman Flow Cell-Provides direct insight into reaction pathways without interrupting the system.

Integrates Raman spectroscopy for in-situ analysis, allowing real-time monitoring of reaction mechanisms and intermediates.

Reaction systems don’t just determine whether an experiment works — they determine whether the data is meaningful.

 2. Cell Assembly & Preparation

In battery research, while materials continue to evolve, the requirement for consistent cell assembly remains unchanged.

In many cases, experimental inconsistencies are not caused by materials — but by small variations during assembly.

Pre-sealer (Pouch Cell) –Improves consistency in pouch cell preparation and reduces variability. Used for initial sealing of pouch cells, ensuring structural stability before electrolyte filling and final sealing.

Crimping / Decrimping Machine– Delivers consistent sealing force, improving reproducibility across experiments. Essential for coin cell assembly and disassembly, directly impacting sealing quality and repeatability.

Seemingly simple steps often become the most critical variables in experimental reproducibility.

3. Testing & Measurement Essentials

Regardless of how advanced a system is, the value of experimental results ultimately depends on measurement accuracy and stability.

Reliable test configurations and stable reference systems are fundamental to generating meaningful electrochemical data.

3-Electrode Swagelok-Type Test Cell-Offers versatility and precise control for various electrochemical experiments.

A flexible and widely used configuration for electrochemical testing, enabling detailed analysis of electrode behavior.

Ag/AgCl Reference Electrode – Ensures consistency and reliability in voltage measurement

Provides a stable reference potential, serving as a critical component for accurate electrochemical measurements. Without a stable reference, even the most advanced measurements can lose their meaning.

A high-quality electrochemical experiment is never defined by a single “good product”. It is built on the coordination of a complete system  from reaction setup and assembly to testing and calibration.

Understanding how each component contributes to the workflow not only improves consistency, but also builds confidence in experimental results.

At ANR, these proven choices reflect more than product performance — they represent real-world validation across diverse research environments. We will continue to support laboratories with integrated solutions across key stages of electrochemical and battery research, so you can focus on what matters most: your science.