Review
Chemistry, Physical
Min Zhang, Zhihong Du, Yang Zhang, Hailei Zhao
Summary: This review introduces the recently reported materials for SSOFC electrodes and their characteristics and performance strengths and weaknesses. The strategies and mechanisms for performance improvement are discussed, and the relationship between structural features and material properties is explored. The performances of several typical SSOFC electrode materials are summarized for comparison, and suggestions for future research directions are provided.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Javier Zamudio-Garcia, Jose E. M. Porras-Vaquez, Enrique R. Losilla, David Marrero-Lopez
Summary: Novel nanostructured electrodes have been prepared using a spray-pyrolysis deposition method, leading to lower polarization resistance in solid oxide fuel cells. The La0.98Cr0.75Mn0.25O3-delta-CGO electrodes showed significantly lower polarization resistance in air at 800 degrees Celsius.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Javier Zamudio-Garcia, Jose M. Porras-Vazquez, Enrique R. Losilla, David Marrero-Lopez
Summary: In this study, LCM-CGO nanocomposite layers with different LCM contents were prepared using a spray-pyrolysis deposition method and evaluated as air and fuel electrodes for solid oxide fuel cells. The nanocomposite electrode exhibited a nanoscale microstructure and a combination of high electronic and ionic conductivity, leading to efficient and durable symmetrical electrodes.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Baowei Pan, He Miao, Fuyue Liu, Mingtao Wu, Jinliang Yuan
Summary: Reversible solid oxide cells (RSOCs) often suffer from thermal property mismatching between electrodes and electrolyte, leading to reduced energy efficiency and irreversible performance degradation. Symmetrical RSOCs (SRSOCs) using identical electrode materials offer a solution to address these issues and simplify the manufacturing process. La1-xSrxFeO3-$ perovskites are developed and applied as both fuel and air electrode materials for SRSOCs, showing improved crystal structures, conductivities, and electrochemical performance after Sr substitution for La. The La0.9Sr0.1FeO3-$ symmetrical cell exhibits stable operation for 128 h under SOFC mode and 25 h under SOFC-SOEC cycle mode, making it a promising multifunctional electrode material for SRSOCs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Maria A. Gordeeva, Artem P. Tarutin, George N. Starostin, Gennady K. Vdovin, Dmitry A. Medvedev
Summary: In order to create efficient solid oxide fuel cells, suitable functional materials are needed to satisfy the requirements for both fuel and oxygen electrodes. By investigating the properties of La1-xBaxFeO3-delta materials, it was found that La0.6Ba0.4FeO3-delta exhibits the highest electrical conductivity and acceptable thermal expansion behavior, making it suitable as an oxygen electrode. However, the transport properties under reducing atmospheres need improvement for the successful use of La1-xBaxFeO3-delta as symmetrical electrodes.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Theo A. M. Suter, Adam J. Clancy, Noelia Rubio Carrero, Marie Heitzmann, Laure Guetaz, Paul R. Shearing, Cecilia Mattevi, Gerard Gebel, Christopher A. Howard, Milo S. P. Shaffer, Paul F. McMillan, Dan J. L. Brett
Summary: The study introduces a simple, scalable, and non-destructive method to significantly improve the pore structure and platinum utilization of graphene-based membrane electrode assemblies, by hindering restacking and increasing porosity through the use of urea additive.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
N. E. Volkova, M. Bazueva, D. T. Aisarinova, A. D. Alkhamova, L. Ya Gavrilova, V. A. Cherepanov, A. Maignan
Summary: The study investigated 96 samples in the Ba1-xPrxFe1-yCoyO3-delta system, establishing the compositional boundaries of stability for three types of crystal structure. The cubic and orthorhombic perovskites' unit cell parameters were refined, and the oxygen content was found to increase with Pr and Fe contents. A pseudo-phase diagram outlining the stability ranges for all three types of complex oxides was generated.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Kai Wang, Dan Zheng, Hongdong Cai, Xiaomi Zhou, Yuhao Xiang, Naveed Mushtaq, Chen Xia, Xunying Wang, Wenjing Dong, Baoyuan Wang
Summary: The use of Li-ion battery cathode material LNCM as a symmetrical electrode demonstrates excellent catalytic activity towards both HOR and ORR in low-temperature SSOFCs, showcasing enhanced performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Ahmed Sajid, Erum Pervaiz, Hatim Ali, Tayyaba Noor, Mutawara Mahmood Baig
Summary: The commercialization of fuel cell technology, which is a green way to produce electricity, faces challenges such as high manufacturing costs and system instability. To address these issues, research is being conducted on the development of novel and inexpensive materials for fuel cells' electrodes and electrolytes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yihan Ling, Tian Li, Yang Yang, Yunfeng Tian, Xinxin Wang, Kaixuan Chen, Dehua Dong, Yan Chen, Koji Amezawa
Summary: Iron-based perovskite-like oxides with oxygen vacancies were studied as both anode and cathode materials for symmetrical solid oxide fuel cells (SSOFCs), showing enhanced performance by partially substituting Sr with La to improve electrical conductivity and electro-catalytic activity. This suggests promising applications of these new materials in intermediate temperature SSOFCs.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Li Li, Lei Ling, Yajun Xie, Shuai Shan, Shaoyi Bei, Keqing Zheng, Qiang Xu
Summary: Counter-flow microfluidic fuel cell faces problems of non-uniform reaction rate distribution and poor electrode contribution. This study introduces a novel trapezoidal electrode design to improve its performance. Numerical analyses show that the isosceles trapezoidal electrode performs better than rectangular electrodes even at lower flow rates. The improved performance is attributed to the enlarged active region, reduced ionic resistance, and distinctive fluid distribution. Further optimization studies suggest that the isosceles trapezoidal design is preferred. Overall, the trapezoidal electrode shows promise for counter-flow microfluidic fuel cells and warrants further development.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Dongyoung Kim, Seung Jae Son, Minseok Kim, Hee Jung Park, Jong Hoon Joo
Summary: The study reveals that PBF exhibits proton conductivity at intermediate temperatures and excellent performance and stability in symmetrical PCFCs, making it a promising alternative material.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gaoqiang Yang, Siddharth Komini Babu, Wipula P. R. Liyanage, Ulises Martinez, Dmitri Routkevitch, Rangachary Mukundan, Rodney L. Borup, David A. Cullen, Jacob S. Spendelow
Summary: This work presents a new catalyst/electrode architecture that eliminates the primary degradation mechanisms in conventional electrodes, enabling improved durability and faster mass transport. The unique coaxial nanowire electrode (CANE) design increases platinum utilization and eliminates the need for carbon support and ionomer binder. Fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies based on CANEs demonstrate extraordinary durability and high power density, enabling the rapid deployment of fuel cells in various clean energy applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Kejun Zhu, Bin Luo, Zhihui Liu, Xue Wen
Summary: This review summarizes the recent advances in electrode materials for symmetrical solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), discussing different types of electrode materials and their relevant properties. It provides useful directions for researchers to prepare and design electrode materials.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Tan, Xiaomin Yan, Ziyi Zhu, Mingyang Zhou, Fengyuan Tian, Jiang Liu
Summary: The performance of a novel electrode material, silver and gadolinium-doped-ceria, was investigated for electrolyte-supported solid oxide cells. The results showed that the electrode exhibited higher activity for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions, as well as hydrogen oxidation and evolution reactions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lucia M. Toscani, M. Genoveva Zimicz, Tereza S. Martins, Diego G. Lamas, Susana A. Larrondo
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hernan Martinelli, Diego G. Lamas, Ana G. Leyva, Joaquin Sacanell
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. Garces, H. Wang, S. A. Barnett, A. G. Leyva, F. R. Napolitano, R. O. Fuentes, H. E. Troiani, L. V. Mogni
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
V. R. S. Cassimiro, R. C. Monteiro, R. Bacani, L. M. Toscani, D. G. Lamas, S. A. Larrondo, M. C. A. Fantini
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. C. Fuertes, F. M. Eroles, A. D. Menzaque, W. J. Pelaez, D. G. Lamas
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Augusto E. Mejia Gomez, Diego G. Lamas, Ana Gabriela Leyva, Joaquin Sacanell
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Augusto E. Mejia Gomez, Joaquin Sacanell, Cristian Huck-Iriart, Cinthia P. Ramos, Analia L. Soldati, Santiago J. A. Figueroa, Manfredo H. Tabacniks, Marcia C. A. Fantini, Aldo E. Craievich, Diego G. Lamas
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Physics, Applied
L. B. S. Da Silva, A. Serquis, E. E. Hellstrom, D. Rodrigues
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lucia M. Toscani, Marina S. Bellora, Cristian Huck-Iriart, Analia L. Soldati, Joaquin Sacanell, Tereza S. Martins, Aldo F. Craievich, Marcia C. A. Fantini, Susana A. Larrondo, Diego G. Lamas
Summary: This study focuses on the analysis of SDC nanopowders and NiO/SDC nanocomposites in terms of their reducibility and catalytic activity for partial oxidation of methane. The results show that the crystallite size and surface area play a crucial role in methane activation by modifying the sample's redox behavior, with the oxidation of the metallic phase being the main cause of sample deactivation. A complex relationship between oxygen vacancy concentration and catalytic activity was observed during the experiments.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Lozano-Rosas, Diego G. Lamas, Francisco Sanchez-Ochoa, Gregorio H. Cocoletzi, T. V. K. Karthik, M. J. Robles-Aguila
Summary: Different synthesis methods were used to obtain tungsten oxide powders, and their structural, optical, electrical, and gas sensing properties were studied. Results showed that WO3 samples exhibited good sensitivity to CO2 molecules, making them promising gas sensors.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
L. B. S. Da Silva, A. Serquis, E. E. Hellstrom, D. Rodrigues Jr
Summary: Optimization of the MgB2 superconducting material's intrinsic and extrinsic properties is crucial for its practical applications in cables, wires, and tapes. Various mechanisms such as synthesis process, grain connectivity improvement, densification, pinning, doping, and MgO formation limitation are used to achieve this optimization. Addition of elements like Ti, Zr, Hf, Al, Mn, Si, etc., as dopants, can enhance the flux pinning behavior and transport properties. In this study, MgB2 superconducting bulks with AlB2 powder additions were prepared and analyzed, leading to an increase in critical current density and irreversibility field compared to pure MgB2.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Electrochemistry
Joaquin Sacanell, J. Hernandez Sanchez, A. E. Rubio Lopez, H. Martinelli, J. Siepe, A. G. Leyva, V. P. Ferrari, M. Pruneda, D. Juan, D. G. Lamas
SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS 15 (SOFC-XV)
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
N. N. Sanchez Pascal, M. F. Giordana, F. Napolitano, M. R. Esquivel, E. Zelaya
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. G. Zimicz, F. D. Prado, D. G. Lamas, S. A. Larrondo
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
R. Bacani, L. M. Toscani, T. S. Martins, M. C. A. Fantini, D. G. Lamas, S. A. Larrondo
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2017)
