Raman Battery Chamber

The In-situ Raman Battery Chamber enables direct Raman analysis of battery cross-sections, providing clear insight into interfacial behavior between anode, cathode, and separator layers. Designed for operando studies of both liquid electrolyte and solid-state batteries, the system features integrated pressure control and force monitoring, enabling pressure-coupled mechanistic studies with integrated force control. Convenient electrolyte injection and simplified sample preparation ensure reliable and efficient in-situ measurements.

Mechanical / Chamber Specification
Parameter Description Remark
Chamber Material PEEK Chemical resistant
Weight 150 g
Corrosion resistance Metal parts Pt coated Electrolyte compatibility
Battery holder material Stainless 316L
Sample / Electrode Specification
Parameter Description Remark
Number of Electrodes 2 ea Optional 3 ea
Electrode Contact Type Banana plug
Acceptable Electrode Size ≤ 20 mm × 20 mm Max pressure 500 kPa
Maximum Stacked Cell Thickness 3 mm
Optical / Raman Measurement
Parameter Description Remark
Optical Window Material Sapphire Replaceable
Window Dimension Ø28 × 1.0 mm
Optical Working Distance >1 mm Raman objective clearance
Electrolyte / Sealing
Parameter Description Remark
Sealing O-ring Type FFKM
Electrolyte Port 1/16″ Finger tight fitting Inlet / Outlet
Leak Rate ≤ 1 × 10-6 mbar·L·s-1 Air equivalent (He leak test)
Force Control & Measurement
Parameter Description Remark
Maximum Applied Force 200 N Micrometer screw control
Force Sensor Resolution ≤ 0.5 N Integrated force sensing

Dimension

(Unit: mm)
Top 3D
Raman Battery Chamber's dimension top view
Raman Battery Chamber's dimension 3D view
Front Right
Raman Battery Chamber's dimension front view
Raman Battery Chamber's dimension right view

Technical Data

Real-time 
Observation of Zn Dendrite Formation and Dissolution

Charging

Real-time 
                        Observation of Zn Dendrite Formation and Dissolution

Disharging

Real-time 
                        Observation of Zn Dendrite Formation and Dissolution

Real-time Observation of Zn Dendrite Formation and Dissolution

Electrolyte: 6 M KOH
Electrode configuration: Zn | Separator | Zn
Current density: 1 mA cm -2
Raman peaks observed: 440 cm -1 / 560 cm -1