Materials for High-Temperature Fuel Cells (Hardcover)

PREFACE

ADVANCED ANODES FOR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
Introduction
Ni-YSZ Anode Overview
Insights from Real Ni-YSZ Microstructures
Mechanistic Understanding of Fuel Oxidation in Ni-Based Anodes
Poisoning of Ni-Based Anodes
Alternative Anode Materials for Direct Hydrocarbon Utilization
Infiltration as an Alternative Fabrication Method
Summary and Outlook

ADVANCED CATHODES FOR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
Introduction
Cathodes on Oxygen-Ion-Conducting Electrolytes
Cathodes on Proton-Conducting Electrolytes
Advanced Techniques in Cathode Fabrication
Summary

OXIDE ION-CONDUCTING MATERIALS FOR ELECTROLYTES
Introduction
Oxide Ion Conductivity in Metal Oxide
Electrolyte Efficiency
Strain Effects on Oxide Ion Conductivity
Degradation in Conductivity
Concluding Remarks

PROTON-CONDUCTING MATERIALS AS ELECTROLYTES FOR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
Introduction
The Principle of Proton-Conducting Oxides
Proton-Conducting Materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Based on Proton-Conducting Electrolytes
Electrode Materials and Anode Reactions for SOFCs Based on Proton-Conducting Electrolytes
Conclusion

METALLIC INTERCONNECT MATERIALS OF SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
Introduction
Oxidation Behaviors of Candidate Alloys
Electrical Properties of Oxide Scale
Surface Modifications and Coatings
New Alloy Development
Summary

SEALANTS FOR PLANAR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
Introduction
Glass and Glass -
Ceramic Sealants
Mica
Metal Braze
Composite Sealants
Conclusion

DEGRADATION AND DURABILITY OF ELECTRODES OF SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
Introduction
Anodes
Cathodes
Degradation of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells
Summary and Conclusions

MATERIALS AND PROCESSING FOR METAL-SUPPORTED SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
Introduction
Cell Architectures
Substrate Materials and Challenges
Cell Fabrication and Challenges
Summary

MOLTEN CARBONATE FUEL CELLS
Introduction
Operating Principle
State-of-the-Art Components
General Needs
Status of MCFC Systems Implementation

INDEX