ECL Annual Report 2002

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Annual Report of the Electrochemistral Laboratory at the Paul Scherrer Institute (2002) The Electrochemistry Laboratory is part of the General Energy Research Department at the Paul Scherrer Institute. It is dedicated to modern aspects of electrochemical energy storage and conversion - especially in conjunction with sustainable mobility. The aim of our research is the development of novel batteries, capacitors and fuel cells for electric vehicles and portable devices.

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Annual Report 2002

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Laboratory for ElectrochemistryP A U L S C H E R R E R I N S T I T U T

Cover PhotoEnlargement of a 10 x 10 x 2 mm platinum electrode inserted in a Kel-F holder and the hanging electrolyte meniscus. The main advantage of this arrangement for electroanalytical measurements is that it allows easy handling of the electrode for different treatments.

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OTTO HAAS60TH BIRTHDAY, JANUARY 23, 2002

Elisabeth and Otto Haas

On the occasion of his 60th birthday, January 23, 2002, a scientific colloquium was held to honour Dr. Otto Haas. Dr. Haas had served as the head of the laboratory for many years and until the end of 2001. During this time, he guided the development of the laboratory from a �single person enterprise� to its current state as an internationally recognized landmark in electrochemistry.

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