Theses

One major commitment of the Electrochemistry Laboratory is education.
Below you find the Ph.D. theses completed in the Electrochemistry Laboratory. Habilitation theses are also listed.


  • 2018


    Characterization and Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Application of Bimetallic Aerogels     Dr. Sebastian M. Henning
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 24919, (2018).
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  • From liquid to solid electrolyte: interface investigation of model negative electrodes for Li-ion batteries Dr. Giulio Ferraresi
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 25215, (2018).
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  • 2017


    Model catalysts fabricated via interference lithography and their electrochemical characterization     Dr. Simon A. Tschupp
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 24293, (2017).
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  • Pressurized polymer electrolyte water electrolysis: electrochemical characterization and energetic evaluation Dr. Michel Suermann
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 24476, (2017).
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  • Component development for all-vanadium redox flow batteries: Membrane design and cell characterization Dr. Olga Nibel
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 24647, (2017).
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  • Investigation of the electrochemical reactions involved in all-vanadium redox flow cells Dr. Susan M. Taylor
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 24590, (2017).
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  • Lithium chromium-based polyanions and derivatives as multiple-redox electrode materials in Li-ion batteries Dr. Martin Reichardt
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 24778, (2017).
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  • 2016


    Radiation Grafted Membranes for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells     PD Dr. Lorenz Gubler
    ETH Zürich, (2016).
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  • Radiation-grafted polymer electrolyte membranes for water electrolysis Dr. Albert Albert
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 24058, (2016).
    Download: 3.45 MB
  • Transition metal diphosphonates, organic-inorganic hybrid electrode materials for Li-ion batteries Dr. Sebastian Andreas Schmidt
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23951, (2016).
    Download: 15.15 MB
  • Novel gas diffusion layers with patterned wettability for advanced water management strategies in polymer electrolyte fuel cells Dr. Antoni Forner-Cuenca
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23941, (2016).
    Download: 10.09 MB
  • Elucidating interface reactions in Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors by in situ gas analysis Dr. Minglong He
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23920, (2016).
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  • From bulk to near-surface investigations of 5V lithium ion LiNi₀.₅Mn₁.₅O₄ vs graphite cells using operando techniques Dr. Lucien Boulet-Roblin
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23906, (2016).
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  • Unravelling the cell ageing phenomena in aprotic lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-oxide batteries Dr. Hai-Jung Peng
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23873, (2016).
    Download: 7.73 MB
  • Asymmetrically functionalized separator for lithium–sulfur battery with polysulfide barrier properties Dr. Joanna Maria Conder
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23786, (2016).
    Download: 9.08 MB
  • Reaction mechanism of Sn-based negative electrodes for Na-ion batteries Dr. Leonie O. Vogt
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23775, (2016).
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  • The interplay between Pt electrocatalyst nanoparticles and metal oxide support materials: A perspective on electrocatalytic proper-ties, degradation, and X-ray scattering Dr. Tobias Binninger
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23685, (2016).
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  • Design and characterization of strained epitaxial thin film model catalysts: A combined physical and electrochemical study Dr. Sandra Elisabeth Temmel
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23680, (2016).
    Download: 6.89 MB
  • Phosphoric acid electrolyte redistribution and loss in high temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cells Dr. Sebastian Eberhardt
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23466, (2016).
    Download: 7.97 MB
  • Neutron radiography of polymer electrolyte fuel cells: From conventional towards energy selective neutron Imaging Dr. Johannes Biesdorf
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23308, (2016).
    Download: 56.17 MB
  • 2015


    The Impact of metal oxides on the electrocatalytic activity of platinum catalysts     Dr. Annett Rabis
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23106, (2015).
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  • Electrode degradation in high-temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cells: Characterization, mechanisms and mitigation Dr. Tom Engl
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 23084, (2015).
    Download: 11.19 MB
  • 2014

    In situ characterization of electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries by Raman and IR microscopy
    Dr. Patrick Lanz
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 22294, (2014).
    Download: 12.10 MB
  • Elucidation of the reaction mechanism of M₀.₅TiOPO₄ upon lithiation and delithiation Dr. Peter Bleith
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 22295, (2014).
    Download: 12.10 MB
  • Chemical degradation of radiation grafted membranes for fuel cells Dr. Zhuoxiang Zhang
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 22197, (2014).
    Download: 11.07 MB
  • Antioxidants in radiation grafted membranes for fuel cells Dr. Yves Buchmüller
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 22075, (2014).
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  • 2013

    Comonomer Effects in radiation grafted membranes for polymer electrolyte fuel cells     Dr. Kaewta Jetsrisuparb
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 21257, (2013).
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  • Graphite oxide and graphene oxide based electrode Materials for electrochemical double layer capacitors Dr. Moritz M. Hantel
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 21212, (2013).
    Download: 11 MB
  • Ionic liquids for electrochemical double layer capacitors Dr. Daniel Weingarth
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 21213, (2013).
    Download: 26 MB
  • Kinetics and stage transitions of graphite for lithium-ion batteries Dr. Michael Hess
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 21240, (2013).
    Download: 10.67 MB
  • Local degradation of the membrane and catalyst support in polymer electrolyte fuel cells Dr. Stefan Kreitmeier
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 20976, (2013).
    Download: 9 MB
  • 2012

    X-ray tomographic microscopy of polymer electrolyte fuel cells     Dr. Jens Eller
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 20916, (2012).
    Download: 45 MB
  • Analysis of water transport in polymer electrolyte fuel cells using neutron imaging
     Dr. Pierre Oberholzer
    Nr.: 20548, ETH Zürich, (2012).
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  • 2011

    Ortsaufgelöste Charakterisierung von Polymerelektrolyt-Brennstoffzellen in Kanal- und Stegregionen     Dr. Steffen von Dahlen
    Nr. 20131, ETH Zürich, (2011).
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  • Start/stopp phenomena in polymer electrolyte fuel cells Dr. Nicolas Linse
    Nr. 20132, ETH Zürich, (2011).
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  • Reduzierung der Platinbeladung und Imaging von Alterungsphänomenen in der Polymerelektrolyt-Brennstoffzelle Dr. Bernhard Schwanitz
    Nr. 20142, ETH Zürich, (2011).
    Download: 12 MB
  • Degradation mechanisms of electrocatalysts used in polymer electrolyte fuel cells Dr. Anastasia Peitz
    Nr. 20133, ETH Zürich, (2011).
    Download: 28 MB
  • Elucidating the reaction mechanism of electrode materials for Li-ion batteries using in situ structural characterization Dr. Vikram Godbole
    Nr. 20007, ETH Zürich, (2011).
    Download: 56 MB
  • Electrochemical and chemical surface modification of carbons for Li-ion batteries Dr. Pallavi Verma
    Nr. 20006, ETH Zürich, (2011).
    Download: 3.4 MB
  • Model based transient analysis of polymer electrolyte fuel cells Dr. Maurizio Zaglio
    Nr. 19992, ETH Zürich, (2011).
    Download: 17 MB
  • Influence des propriétés du graphite sur le premier cycle d'intercalation du lithium Dr. Philippe Bernardo
    Université de Haute-Alsace, (2011).
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  • Ein mehrdimensionales Impedanzmodell für PEMFCs Dr. Michael H. Bayer
    Nr. 19746, ETH Zürich, (2011).
    Download: 5.6 MB
  • Towards the reliable hybridization of electrochemical capacitors and rechargeable batteries Dr. Dario Cericola
    Nr. 19744, ETH Zürich, (2011).
    Download: Abstract
  • 2010


    Pulsed Laser Deposition zur Herstellung von Modellphasengrenzen
    für elektrochemische Untersuchungen     Dr. Franziska Simmen
    Nr. 19092, ETH Zürich, (2010).
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  • Anwendungen der in situ Ramanmikroskopie für Lithiumionen-Batterien Dr. Andreas Hintennach
    Nr. 19090, ETH Zürich, (2010).
    Download: Abstract
  • Investigations on radiation grafted polymer fuel cell membranes: Preparation, characterization, application Dr. Frank Wallasch
    Nr. 18925, ETH Zürich, (2010).
    Download: 48 MB
  • Untersuchung der lokalen Gasphase in Polymer-Elektrolyt-Brennstoffzellen Dr. Gabriel Schuler
    Nr. 18883, ETH Zürich, (2010).
    Download: 13 MB
  • 2009

    Oxide nanoparticles for electrodes in lithium-ion batteries     Dr. Timothy Patey
    Nr. 18648, ETH Zürich, (2009).
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  • Transport phenomena on the channel rib scale of polymer electrolyte fuel cells Dr. Reto Flückiger
    Nr. 18509, ETH Zürich, (2009).
    Download: 8 MB
  • Simplification and Investigation of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells using Micro-patterned Glassy Carbon Flow Fields Dr. Bernhard C. Seyfang
    Nr. 18508, ETH Zürich, (2009).
    Download: 21 MB
  • Charge Storage and Aging Phenomena in Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors Dr. Patrick W. Ruch
    Nr. 18400, ETH Zürich, (2009).
    Download: Abstract
  • Advanced Characterization of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells Using High Resolution Neutron Imaging. Dr. Pierre Boillat
    Nr. 18397, ETH Zürich, (2009).
    Download: 17 MB
  • Radiation grafted ETFE based membranes for fuel cells: improved mechanical and oxidative stability Dr. Hicham Ben Youcef
    Nr. 18215, ETH Zürich, (2009).
    Download: 2.7 MB
  • 2008

    Photoassisted Activation of Methane over Supported Catalysts with a Xenon Excimer Lamp     Dr. Francois Loviat
    Nr. 18145, ETH Zürich, (2008).
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  • Sub-Millimeter Resolved Measurement of Current Density and Membrane Resistance in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFC) Dr. Matthias Reum
    Nr. 17979, ETH Zürich, (2008).
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  • Characterization of electrodes for Lithium-Ion batteries through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and mas s spectrometry Dr. Fabio La Mantia
    Nr. 17848, ETH Zürich, (2008).
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  • In situ synchrotron and neutron diffraction based methods for the characterization of cathodic materials for Lithium-Ion batteries. Dr. Fabio Rosciano
    Nr. 17847, ETH Zürich, (2008).
    Download: 5 MB
  • Synchrotron Radiation Grafting: A Lithographic Method to Create Polymer Micro- and Nanostructures Dr. Patrick Farquet
    Nr. 17711, ETH Zürich, (2008).
    Download: 11 MB
  • 2007

    Fabrication and characterization of micro-structured glassy carbon electrodes for miniaturized fuel cells     Dr. Markus Kuhnke
    No. 17309, ETH Zürich, (2007).
    Download: 31 MB
  • Mass transport aspects of polymer electrolyte fuel cells under two-phase flow conditions. Dr. Denis Kramer
    Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, (2007).
    Download: 18 MB
  • Die Platinkatalysatorschicht in Polymerelektrolyt-Brennstoffzellen - Beiträge zum Verständnis und zur Optimierung Dr. Andreas Reiner
    Nr. 17127, ETH Zürich, (2007).
    Download: 11 MB
  • 2006

    Radiation grafted fuel cell membranes with improved oxidative stability     Dr. Michal W. Slaski
    No. 16995, ETH Zürich, (2006).
    Download: 3.3 MB
  • In situ Raman microscopy of insertion electrodes for lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors
     Dr. Laurence J. Hardwick
    No. 16992, ETH Zürich, (2006).
    Download: 12 MB
  • Mass and charge transfer on various relevant scales in polymer electrolyte fuel cells
    PhD Thesis No. 16991, ETH Zürich, December 2006.     Dr. Stefan A. Freunberger
    No. 16991, ETH Zürich, (2006).
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  • In situ Charakterisierung von Polymer-Elektrolyt Brennstoffzellen mittels elektrochemischer Impedanzspektroskopie Dr. Holger Kuhn
    No. 16929, ETH Zürich, (2006).
    Download: 7.7 MB
  • Investigation of current density inhomogeneities in polymer electrolyte fuel cells Dr. Marco V. Santis
    No. 16905, ETH Zürich, (2006).
    Download: 6.8 MB
  • Methanol tolerant oxygen reduction catalysts derived from transition metal oxides Dr. Nina K. Beck
    Nr. 16647, ETH Zürich, (2006).
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  • 2005

    Perovskite thin films deposited by pulsed reactive crossed beam laser ablation as model system for electrochemical applications     Dr. Macarena Montenegro
    ETH Zürich, ().
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  • In situ Massenspektrometrie und Röntgendiffraktometrie zur Charakterisierung von Elektroden für Lithiumionen-Batterien Dr. Andreas Würsig
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 16059, (2005).
    Download: Abstract
  • Synthese von Vinylverbindungen zur Darstellung oxidationsstabiler Membranen für die Brennstoffzellenanwendung Dr. Leif Steuernagel
    ETH Zürich, Nr: 15749, (2005).
    Download: 1.7 MB
  • Investigation of dimensional changes and film morphology at graphite electrodes in aprotic solutions by in situ atomic force microscopy Dr. Flavio P. Campana
    University of Bern, (2005).
    Download: 30 MB
  • 2004

    Polymer Fuel Cells: Contributions to the understanding of CO-tolerance     Dr. Faegheh Hajbolouri
    ETH Zürich, Nr: 15525, (2004).
    Download: 6.5 MB
  • New electroactive material for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries Dr. Andrea Piotto Piotto
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 15659, (2004).
    Download: 12 MB
  • Dynamics of the Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell: Experiments and Model-Based Analysis Paul Rodatz
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 15320, (2004).
    Download: 7.7 MB
  • Laser ablation of polymers studied by time resolved methods Dr. Marc Hauer
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 15422, (2004).
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  • 2003

    Entwicklung eines flüssigkeitsgekühlten Polymer-Elektrolyt-Membran-Brennstoffzellenstapels mit einer Leistung von 6,5 kW     Dr. Martin Ruge
    ETH Zürich, Nr. 14901, (2003).
    Download: 3.4 MB
  • In situ Raman-Spektroskopie und Videomikroskopie an Lithium-Ionen-Batterien Dr. Dietrich Goers
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 15344, (2003).
    Download: 31 MB
  • Entwicklung eines Brennstoffzellenstapels für portable Aggregate unterschiedlicher Leistungsbereiche Dr. Daniel Schmid
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 15066, (2003).
    Download: Abstract
  • 2002

    Die Polymer-Elektrolyt Brennstoffzelle: Charakterisierung ausgewählter Phänomene durch elektrochemische Impedanzspektroskopie     Dr. Bernhard X. Andreaus
    EPF Lausanne, Nr.: 2598, (2002).
    Download: 2.3 MB
  • Electrocatalysis for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells: Metal Alloys and Model Systems Dr. Ursula A. Paulus
    ETH Zürich, (2002).
    Download: 1.8 MB
  • Characterization and development of direct methanol fuel cells Dr. Arne B. Geiger
    ETH Zürich, (2002).
    Download: 5.1 MB
  • Block copolymer ionomers for ion conducting membranes Dr. Chong Kyu Shin
    TU München, (2002).
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  • Structural modification of Cu/ZnO-based commercial and model catalysts during methanol reforming Dr. Fabio Raimondi
    ETH Zürich, (2002).
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  • 2001

    Entwicklung neuartig gebundener Kohlenstoffmaterialien für elektrische Doppeschichtkondensatorelektroden     Dr. Roy Richner
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 14413, (2001).
    Download: 8 MB
  • Catalytic CO2 Reforming of Methane in a Dielectric Barrier Discharge Dr. Martin Kraus
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 14205, (2001).
    Download: Abstract
  • 2000

    Influence of Minerals on the Chemical Decomposition of Carbamate pesticides.
    UV Laser induced Microstructuring of Novel Polymers     Dr. Jiang Wei
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 13856, (2000).
    Download: Abstract
  • Modulation Techniques for the Application of FTIR/DRIFT Spectroscopy in Heterogeneous Catalysis Dr. Enrico E. Ortelli
    ETH Zürich, No. 13694, (2000).
    Download: 11 MB
  • Investigation of Nanoscale intercalation into graphite and carbon materials by in situ Scanning Probe Microscopy Dr. Dario Alliata
    University of Bern, (2000).
    Download: 5.1MB
  • Synthesis, Optimization and Characterization of Layered Electroactive Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries Dr. Marcello Coluccia
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 13751, (2000).
    Download: 11 MB
  • Préparation et Characterisation D'electrodes à Base de La0.6Ca0.4CoO3; Application à la Rèduction D'oxygéne en Millieu Alcalin Dr. Vincent Hermann
    EPF Lausanne, Nr.: 2181, (2000).
    Download: 9 MB
  • Operating polymer electrolyte fuel cells with reformed fuel Dr. Lorenz Gubler
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 13954, (2000).
    Download: 12 MB
  • 1999 - 1994

    Development and Characterization of Glassy Carbon Electrodes for a Bipolar Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitor     Dr. Artur Braun
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 13292, (1999).
    Download: Abstract
  • Untersuchung, Modellierung und Optimierung von positiven Elektroden für Lithium-Ionentransferbatterien Dr. Daniel Häringer
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 13237, (1999).
    Download: Abstract
  • Modifizierung und Charkterisierung von Modellelektroden zur Optimierung elektrokatalytischer Vorgänge in der Polymerelektrolyt-Brennstoffzelle Dr. Zaharias Veziridis
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 13397, (1999).
    Download: Abstract
  • Laser induced Modifications of Photopolymers and Mesophases containing Azo Chromophores Dr. Christina Hahn
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 12636, (1998).
    Download: Abstract
  • In situ Scanning Probe Microscopy Untersuchungen an elektroaktiven Materialien Dr. Pascal J. Häring
    Universität Bern, (1998).
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  • Synthese und Charakterisierung von neuartigen Oxiden, Kohlenstoffverbindungen, Siliciden sowie nanostrukturierter Materialien und deren elektro- und magnetochemische Untersuchung Dr. Michael Spahr
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 12281, (1997).
    Download: Abstract
  • Eximerlaser-Ablation von Polymeren und photochemsiche Untersuchungen an Modellsubstanzen Dr. Thilo Kunz
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 12076, (1997).
    Download: Abstract
  • Étude d’une batterie zinc-O2 recharchable selon une configuration bipolaire Dr. Christian Schlatter
    EPF Lausanne, Nr. 1486, (1996).
    Download: 6 MB
  • Synthesen, elektrochemische, strukturelle und spektroskopische Untersuchungen zu Elektrodenmaterialien für Ionentransferbatterien Dr. Felix B. Joho
    ETH Zürich, Nr. 11745, (1996).
    Download: Abstract
  • Untersuchungen zur Grenzfläche Elektrode/Polymerelektrolyt in der Polymerelektrolyt-Brennstoffzelle Dr. Markus W. Staub
    ETH Zürich, Nr.: 11285, (1996).
    Download: Abstract
  • Anodische Oxidation von Reinstaluminium in sauren Elektrolyten Dr. Bernhard Schnyder
    Universität Fribourg, Nr. 1073, (1994).
    Download: 15 MB