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Localized Electrochemistry

Map electrochemical reactivity with (sub)microscale precision.

Modular platforms for high-resolution electrochemical imaging and spatially resolved measurements at the micro- and nanoscale. Designed to suit your sample, your experimental setup, and the scientific questions driving your research.

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Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy
 
Scanning Photoelectrochemical Microscopy
 
Scanning Droplet Cell for Photoelectrochemistry
The Sensolytics Advantage

Why Choose Our Systems?

Precision-engineered platforms designed for maximum flexibility, seamless software integration, and application-driven performance.

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True Modular Architecture

Build the system around your experiment. Any module can be combined, upgraded, or expanded without replacing the core platform.

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Integrated Control Software

Positioning control, scan routines, electrochemical monitoring, data acquisition, and visualization: all from a single, unified software environment.

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Application-Driven Configuration

Tell us what you need to measure. We help define the right system configuration for your samples, experimental setup, and research objectives.

Our Instruments

From SECM to SDC

Explore our modular platforms, components, and accessories for localized electrochemical measurements.

SECM Systems

SECM Systems

High-resolution electrochemical imaging for corrosion science, energy materials, catalysis, and bioelectrochemistry.

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SDC Systems

SDC Systems

Spatially resolved electrochemical measurements using controlled micro-droplet contact and integrated fluid handling without the need for full immersion of the sample.

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Probes

SECM Probes

Platinum, gold, nickel, and carbon probes, available in a wide range of sizes and geometries, engineered for stable electrochemical measurements, high-resolution images, and multiple SECM modes.

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Electrodes

Electrodes

From gel-based Ag/AgCl to mini hydrogen electrodes, Pt nets, and compact Pt coil electrodes, explore our complete portfolio of miniaturized reference and counter electrodes for reliable electrochemical measurements.

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Accessories

Accessories & ⁣Experimental Systems

Configure your system with our wide range of accessories for localized electrochemical measurements: measuring cells, adapters, sample preparation systems, modular hardware, and more.

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Scientific Focus

Research Areas

Localized electrochemical characterization of surface reactivity, interfacial processes, and functional materials.

Corrosion Science

Corrosion Science

Sensolytics systems provide localized electrochemical insight into pitting initiation, coating defects, protective layers, and degradation mechanisms, revealing early-stage corrosion activity.

Energy Systems

Energy Systems

Reveal interfacial reactions, ion transport, SEI/CEI formation, and degradation processes in batteries, fuel cells, and energy materials with micro- to nanoscale electrochemical resolution.

Life Science

Life Science

From single cells to complex biointerfaces, Sensolytics systems enable localized electrochemical analysis with high spatial resolution directly at single-cell level, membranes, and biomaterial interfaces.

Catalysis

Catalysis

Analyze electrocatalysts and photocatalysts with micro- to nanoscale resolution by mapping local activity, screening catalyst materials, and studying reaction kinetics.

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Contact & Location

How to Find Sensolytics

Based in Germany, Sensolytics GmbHsupports researchers worldwide with instrumentation for localized electrochemistry, including Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM) and Scanning Droplet Cell (SDC) technologies.

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Headquarters

Sensolytics GmbH

Sensolytics GmbH
Mettestr. 25
44803 Bochum
Germany

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+49 234 7089095

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International Support

Supporting laboratories worldwide

Sensolytics works with universities, research institutes, and industrial laboratories across multiple regions. Depending on location and application, inquiries may be handled directly by Sensolytics or through regional distribution partners.

For technical questions, application discussions, or system configuration requests, contacting Sensolytics directly is usually the fastest way to identify the appropriate contact.

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About Sensolytics

Precision electrochemistry systems for advanced surface research

Since 2004, Sensolytics develops scientific instrumentation for localized electrochemistry, supporting researchers worldwide in corrosion science, catalysis, biointerfaces, energy materials, and functional surfaces.

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What we do

Scientific Instrumentation for Localized Electrochemistry

Sensolytics develops scientific instrumentation for researchers who need to investigate electrochemical processes locally rather than relying solely on bulk measurements. Our systems are designed to resolve spatially heterogeneous phenomena at surfaces and interfaces with high precision, reproducibility, and experimental flexibility.

Our technology portfolio includes scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), scanning droplet cell (SDC) systems, probes, sample preparation equipment, electrochemical cells, and a range of complementary accessories and experimental platforms for advanced electrochemical research.

By combining electrochemistry, precision mechanics, electronics, and application-driven engineering, Sensolytics develops instruments that support demanding research in corrosion science, catalysis, coatings, functional materials, energy materials, and life science-related substrates.

Highlights

Proven in Research Worldwide

Sensolytics instruments support electrochemical research in academic and industrial laboratories worldwide.

20+
Years of instrumentation development
200+
Publications using Sensolytics systems
Worldwide
Academic and industrial deployments
Custom
Application-driven configurations
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Education

Supporting scientific education beyond instrumentation

Since 2009, Sensolytics has supported the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship program, reflecting a long-term commitment to scientific education and the next generation of researchers.

Beyond developing scientific instrumentation, we believe that advancing research also means supporting the academic community in which future scientists and engineers are educated. Through our continued involvement, we aim to contribute to an environment that fosters scientific curiosity, innovation, and excellence.

Collaboration

Connected to academia and industry

Sensolytics works with universities, research institutes, and industrial laboratories to support research involving localized electrochemical techniques.

Close interaction with researchers provides valuable feedback for the continuous improvement of our instrumentation and supports the development of new experimental capabilities across a wide range of applications.

Through these collaborations, our SECM and SDC platforms are continuously improved to address emerging scientific questions and applications.

Team

The people behind Sensolytics

Dr. Thomas Erichsen

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Executive Director & Founder

Dr. Thomas Erichsen is the Executive Director and Founder of Sensolytics GmbH. He received his Dr. rer. nat. in Analytical Chemistry at Ruhr University Bochum in 2002 after completing his doctoral research on the development of instruments and biosensors for process control in the research group of Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schuhmann. His scientific background combines analytical chemistry with the development of advanced electrochemical instrumentation, with particular expertise in biosensors, electrochemical sensors, micro- and nanoelectrochemistry, and localized electrochemical measurement technologies.

Dr. Michaela Nebel

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Product Manager

Dr. Michaela Nebel is the Product Manager Electrochemistry at Sensolytics GmbH since 2013 and works on the development of new instruments in the field of scanning electrochemical microscopy. She started her doctoral studies in the group of Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schuhmann focused on high-resolution scanning electrochemical microscopy for the investigation of local catalytic activity, recieving her PhD in 2012. Focusing on tailored solutions, she can call on her expertise in various fields of local electrochemistry, ranging from corrosion and catalyst sciences, biological applications as well as spectro- and nanoelectrochemistry.

Dr. Giada Caniglia

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Product Marketing Manager

Dr. Giada Caniglia is the Product Marketing Manager at Sensolytics GmbH since 2026. She completed her PhD in Natural Sciences at Ulm University in the group of apl. Prof. Dr. Christine Kranz. Her research focused on the localized investigation of biotic and abiotic surfaces and interfaces using scanning probe microscopies, including scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and combined AFM-SECM. Her work spanned applications ranging from single-bacterium studies and microbiological specimens to corrosion science and photocatalysis.

Dr. Tsvetan Tarnev

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Product and Software Developer

Dr. Tsvetan Tarnev has been a product and software developer at Sensolytics GmbH since 2020. He studied chemistry at the Ruhr University Bochum and earned his Ph.D. in the research group of Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schuhmann. During his doctoral studies, he worked with electrochemical scanning probe techniques and focused in particular on the construction, modification, and software development of SECM and SECCM instruments to enable specific complex experimental procedures. His scientific expertise lies in local electrochemistry, nanoelectrochemistry, and electrocatalysis research.

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