Water pressure-induced carbon corrosion in proton exchange membrane fuel cells at 70 – 120 °C
Fuel cells are a key technology for fossil-free long-haul mobility, and their optimisation includes understanding and minimising degradation mechanisms that directly affect the cell lifetime. Among the possible degradations occurring in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), cathode carbon corrosion is associated with startup and shutdown (SU/SD) events, but thanks to the implemented mitigation strategies,…
What does it take to distinguish the light atomic species involved in nuclear fusion?
The Physics World Big Science Briefing 2026 is now available to read, exploring major research programmes and the technologies helping to address some of science’s biggest challenges, including the development of fusion energy. Read more [Picture source: Hiden Analytical on linkedin.com]
Hiden’s Flagship HPR-20 R&D Supports Real-Time Gas Analysis for Carbon Capture and Advanced Research
As carbon capture research moves from laboratory studies towards pilot-scale and industrial process development, reliable real-time gas analysis is becoming increasingly important for understanding CO₂ behaviour, monitoring process gases and optimising experimental conditions. Across carbon capture, hydrogen production, catalysis and thermal analysis, the ability to analyse gases and vapours with high sensitivity, selectivity and fast…
Hiden CO Analyser Supports Quantitative CO Analysis in Complex Gas Mixtures
Hiden Analytical announces the availability of the CO Analyser Carbon Monoxide Analyser, providing dedicated quantitative CO analysis in complex gas mixtures alongside Hiden mass spectrometry systems. Read more
In Conversation: Sam Bort on Plasma Characterisation
A wide range of industrial processes use electrical plasmas, and new applications are developing rapidly. In the microelectronics industry the demands of higher yields and shrinking device geometries mean that process reproducibility and understanding is crucial. We sat down with Hiden Analytical technical expert Sam Bort to talk about plasma characterisation: what it really means…
Measuring the Invisible: A Novel High-Sensitivity Hydrogen Gas Permeation Platform
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a high-sensitivity gaseous hydrogen permeation platform capable of quantifying exceptionally low hydrogen fluxes under controlled pressure and temperature conditions. The Hiden HAL/3F RC 201 PIC quadrupole mass spectrometer provided calibrated, high-sensitivity detection of hydrogen alongside residual gas species such as oxygen, water vapour and nitrogen. The study…
Proud to see the Hi5 SIMS instrument featured at Imperial College London
Developed in collaboration with Oregon Physics and Imperial College London, this advanced UHV plasma FIB-SIMS system enables simultaneous positive and negative ion collection for faster, detailed 3D chemical and microstructural analysis. Read more
SIMS Measurement of Isotope Ratios in Enriched Medical Isotope Targets
Radioactive isotopes are central to modern nuclear medicine. They are used both for diagnosis, where their radiation is detected externally to image biological function, and for therapy, where the emitted particles deliver a localised radiation dose to diseased tissue. Read more
Delivering Fusion Insights with Mass Spectrometry: Physics World Article
Hiden Analytical has been featured in Physics World in a new article titled “Mass spectrometry delivers fusion insights”, exploring how specialist mass spectrometry technology is supporting the complex analytical demands of nuclear fusion research.
The feature examines the role of quadrupole mass spectrometry in fusion environments, where accurate gas analysis and the ability to…
Hiden pQA Supports Polar Research
The Arctic is one of the most important regions on Earth for understanding climate change, ocean processes and fragile ecosystem dynamics. As sea ice, temperature, biodiversity and pollution patterns continue to shift, researchers need reliable analytical tools that can support high-quality measurements in remote and demanding field environments. Read more