Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huilin Zhang, Ting Chen, Zuzhi Huang, Guangzhou Hu, Juan Zhou, Shaorong Wang
Summary: A cathode-supported SOFC with improved electrochemical performance was successfully fabricated in this study, and the mechanism of electrochemical reaction was investigated using the DRT method. The results showed that the impregnated LSC particles increased the triple phase-boundaries and improved the oxygen reduction reaction rate.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xi Chen, Na Yu, Idris Temitope Bello, Dong Zhang, Jian Zhou, Yao Wang, Meng Ni, Tong Liu
Summary: A novel phase inversion tape casting technology was used to fabricate an advanced full ceramic bilayer composite cathode support, which exhibited enhanced oxygen reduction reaction kinetics activity and long-term operational stability. The introduction of a functional layer with an open and straight pore structure significantly enhanced gas diffusion and reduced concentration resistance, while increasing the three phase boundaries density for the oxygen reduction reaction. This full ceramic cathode support has great potential in the application of solid oxide fuel cells.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengmeng Wang, Naizhi Li, Zhongxu Wang, Chusheng Chen, Zhongliang Zhan
Summary: In this study, a dual-layer anode composed of Ni-Fe alloy layer and Ni-YSZ cermet layer was explored for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The results showed that the cell supported on the dual-layer anode with straight pore paths exhibited higher maximum power density and better oxidation-reduction cycle performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Naoya Fujiwara, Hironori Nagase, Shohei Tada, Ryuji Kikuchi
Summary: In the experiment of high-efficiency steam electrolysis at intermediate temperatures, the key stability issues of proton-conducting solid acid electrolytes were found to be the migration of electrolyte and the design of the anode. The study demonstrated that using Pt mesh as an alternative anode could significantly improve stability.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meiting Yang, Changjiang Yang, Mingzhuang Liang, Guangming Yang, Ran Ran, Wei Zhou, Zongping Shao
Summary: Solid oxide cells (SOCs) are promising for energy conversion and storage, but their practical application is limited by unsatisfactory performance. This study demonstrates that optimizing both oxygen and hydrogen electrodes can significantly enhance the performance of SOCs. The use of phase-inversion tape-casting for the hydrogen electrode leads to high porosity and sufficient active sites, resulting in high power density and current density.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhe Zhao, Shuai Tang, Zhongbo Liu, Longsheng Cao, Mojie Cheng, Zhigang Shao
Summary: Efficient and durable solid oxide steam electrolysis was achieved by constructing an active La0.8Sr0.2CoO3-$/Gd0.2Ce0.8O2-$ heterointerface in the air electrode using a simple co-impregnation method. The resulting hetero-structured air electrode exhibited outstanding activity for the oxygen evolution reaction, with an exchange current density 69 times higher than that of the traditional LSM-YSZ. The heterostructured cell demonstrated excellent long-term stability for steam electrolysis operation and durability for charge-discharge cycles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Saheli Biswas, Gurpreet Kaur, Gary Paul, Sarbjit Giddey
Summary: The major technologies for green hydrogen production are PEM and SOE. While PEM technology is being commercialized at MW scale, SOE technology is still under development at kW scale and higher costs. SOE has the potential to reduce energy input by up to 30% for hydrogen production by utilizing low-cost thermal energy. The search for alternative cathode materials for SOE is ongoing, and nanoengineered materials synthesized using infiltration and exsolution techniques show promise. Techno-economic analysis is required for the commercialization of these materials in SOE.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weijie Ni, Tenglong Zhu, Xiaoyang Chen, Chao Jin, Yunfei Bu, Qin Zhong, Minfang Han
Summary: A low polarization resistance heterostructure cathode was successfully constructed in this study, showing high efficiency in a solid oxide fuel cell with electrical efficiencies over 90% and a maximum electrical power density of 740 mW/cm(2).
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aziz Nechache, Stephane Hody
Summary: Solid oxide electrolysis cell is a leading technology for green hydrogen production through high temperature electrolysis, but optimization of existing materials and development of innovative materials are crucial for commercialization. Research focuses on alternative and innovative materials, particularly cathode-supported cell materials.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shuai Tang, Zhe Zhao, Chao Zhang, Kun Wang, Zhigang Shao
Summary: This study reports a high-performance oxygen electrode LNF-LDC nano-composite for solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) driven by renewable energy to produce hydrogen. Compared with traditional oxygen electrodes, the LNF-LDC nano-composite has more oxygen vacancies and higher oxygen mobility, providing higher electrochemical performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Georgios Polizos, Sergiy Kalnaus, Xi Chelsea Chen, Marm Dixit, Mahalingam Balasubramanian, Jaswinder Sharma, Runming Tao, Jianlin Li
Summary: This study developed structured cathodes for solid state batteries using a freeze tape casting technique. The double-layer configuration with a dense bottom layer for energy density and a porous top layer for power density improved the battery performance. The structured cathodes exhibited higher capacity values and better Coulombic efficiency.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Guangdong Li, Yunjie Gou, Rongzheng Ren, Chunming Xu, Jinshuo Qiao, Wang Sun, Zhenhua Wang, Kening Sun
Summary: A novel tubular SOEC with YSZ and Ni-doped Sr(Ti, Fe)O3 as support and fuel electrode respectively has been proposed and fabricated. The as-fabricated cell showed the ability to electrolyze steam under a hydrogen-free atmosphere and exhibited stable performance during the start-pause cycle test. This work highlights the potential of SOEC devices in future power-to-hydrogen technology.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
P. Prasopchokkul, P. Seeharaj, P. Kim-Lohsoontorn
Summary: The study investigates the effect of substituting part of BSCF with higher valence Ta5+ on its chemical stability and electrochemical performance. It shows that doping with Ta5+ enhances both the chemical stability and electrochemical performance of BSCF. BSCFTa0.10 exhibits the best performance, with improved electronic conductivity and balanced ionic and electronic conductivity in the anode.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yihong Xu, Lingwei Huang, Youkai Zhang, Lizhen Gan
Summary: This study synthesized a series of materials and utilized a metal-oxide interface to enhance the performance of steam electrolysis. The achieved H-2 production of 4.52 mL min(-1) cm(-2) demonstrates excellent stability and cycling capability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jie Lin, Haixia Li, Wanhua Wang, Peng Qiu, Greg Tao, Kevin Huang, Fanglin Chen
Summary: Metal-supported solid oxide fuel cells (MS-SOFCs) were successfully fabricated using phase-inversion tape-casting and atmospheric plasma spraying techniques. The amount of binder in the slurries and the plasma power of the plasma spraying process significantly influenced the microstructure of the metal support, electrolyte, and cathode. The MS-SOFCs achieved high cell power density and low resistances under optimized conditions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jie Lin, Haixia Li, Wanhua Wang, Peng Qiu, Greg Tao, Kevin Huang, Fanglin Chen
Summary: Metal-supported solid oxide fuel cells (MS-SOFCs) were successfully fabricated using phase-inversion tape-casting and atmospheric plasma spraying techniques. The amount of binder in the slurries and the plasma power of the plasma spraying process significantly influenced the microstructure of the metal support, electrolyte, and cathode. The MS-SOFCs achieved high cell power density and low resistances under optimized conditions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qizhao Luo, An He, Shihao Xu, Mengyu Miao, Tong Liu, Bin Cao, Kunpeng Shan, Bin Tang, Xuejiao Hu, Lu Huang, Haifeng Jiang
Summary: This study reports a novel hybrid system that utilizes low-grade heat energy for desalination and power generation. By coupling a thermal osmosis unit and an electrokinetic power generator, the system can simultaneously produce fresh water and electricity. The results show that at a temperature difference of 50 degrees C, the system achieves a high fresh water production rate and output power density.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yingsheng Li, Jia Wang, Jiayi He, Rui Zeng, Mengyu Miao, Yao Wang, Cong Ren, Tong Liu
Summary: This study introduces a novel carbon nanotubes (CNTs)@fly ash Janus composite membrane with hierarchically oriented straight pores, prepared using industrial solid waste fly ash and white pollutant waste plastic. The membrane exhibits good hydrophobicity and excellent gas permeability, and when used for solar membrane distillation, it achieves a high interfacial evaporation rate. It has the potential to achieve near-zero solid waste emission and efficient seawater desalination.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jian Zhou, Tong Liu, Jing Zhang, Ling Zhao, Wei He, Yao Wang
Summary: Efficient and stable bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts are crucial for the research and development of rechargeable zinc-air batteries. In this study, ultrafine cobalt-free perovskite type oxide nanofibers and nanoparticles were prepared and studied for their electrochemical behaviors in the field of zinc-air batteries. The results showed that the nanofiber catalyst exhibited better electrocatalytic activities and more durable stability compared to the nanoparticle catalyst.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dong Zhang, Wenqiang Yang, Zhenbin Wang, Cong Ren, Yao Wang, Mingyue Ding, Tong Liu
Summary: This study reports a Ru-promoted perovskite-type cathode for the electrochemical reduction of CO2, which effectively improves the low current density, low Faradaic efficiency, and high overpotential of the CO2 reduction reaction. The Ru-doped cathode significantly enhances the CO2 reduction current density and reduces the electrode polarization resistance, leading to improved stability of the solid oxide CO2 electrolyzer. Relaxation time distribution analysis indicates that Ru doping activates the rate-determining processes of CO2 adsorption, dissociation, and activation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medical Laboratory Technology
Chuanzhu Wang, Qingbao Wang, Tong Liu, Jun Zhu, Boke Zhang
Summary: Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a respiratory disease that greatly affects patient survival, and serum KL-6 has been identified as a frequent biomarker for detecting PF. This study analyzed multiple articles and found that KL-6 has high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing PF.
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Man Xiong, Xuan Bie, Yawei Dong, Ben Wang, Qunchao Zhang, Xuejun Xie, Tong Liu, Ronghua Huang
Summary: Silicon-containing polyester was used as encapsulating material for silicon nano powders via electrospinning, and the encapsulated nano fibers maintained their structure even after high-temperature treatment. The cycling stability of the encapsulated silicon nano powders in lithium-ion batteries was improved.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Longwei Zheng, Tong Liu, A. Y. M. Atiquil Islam, Xiaoqing Gu
Summary: This study presents a dynamic model of organizational technology adoption in the context of school institute culture. By using a nonhomogeneous hidden Markov model and a downscaling scheme, the cultural factors of the institute are projected onto teachers' implementation behavior. The analysis of a primary school's nine-semester e-textbook usage provides insights into teachers' technology adoption from a cultural perspective. The study identifies three states representing different adoption contexts and examines the influence of exogenous variables on both organizational and individual implementation changes.
ETR&D-EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Haixia Li, Wanhua Wang, Lucun Wang, Min Wang, Ka-Young Park, Taehee Lee, Andreas Heyden, Dong Ding, Fanglin Chen
Summary: This study investigates the use of A-site Cadoped La1-xCaxCo0.2Fe0.8O3-delta oxides as cathode materials for efficient CO2 electrolysis in an intermediate-temperature SOEC. The results show that this cathode material exhibits outstanding electrocatalytic performance and stability, making it a promising candidate for the conversion of CO2 into valuable chemicals.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xi Chen, Jietao Wang, Na Yu, Yao Wang, Dong Zhang, Meng Ni, Fanglin Chen, Tong Liu, Mingyue Ding
Summary: A full ceramic electrode of NiFe@SFMNi@YSZ with hierarchically oriented open, straight pores was prepared and utilized for direct propane-fueled solid oxide fuel cell. The electrode showed excellent stability and performance due to the introduction of uniformly distributed SFMNi nano-catalyst network and enhanced gas diffusion process. The in-situ exsolved Ni-Fe alloy nano-catalysts effectively activated the fuel gas oxidation reaction and decreased the activation resistance.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kun Zhang, Dong Zhang, Yao Wang, Yihang Li, Cong Ren, Mingyue Ding, Tong Liu
Summary: This study presents a novel perovskite electrode that is stable and flexible for long-term operation of solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs). The electrode undergoes multiple redox cycles, demonstrating its structural stability and nanoparticle reversibility. The size and population density of the exsolved nanoparticles can be manipulated during the redox process. The symmetric cell with the electrode shows stable polarization resistance for 450 hours and even activates after redox cycling, attributed to the higher quantity and larger specific surface area of the regenerated nanoparticles. Moreover, the electrode exhibits excellent electrochemical performance for CO2 reduction reaction, providing new options for efficient and durable CO2 electrolysis.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xi Chen, Na Yu, Idris Temitope Bello, Dong Zhang, Jian Zhou, Yao Wang, Meng Ni, Tong Liu
Summary: A novel phase inversion tape casting technology was used to fabricate an advanced full ceramic bilayer composite cathode support, which exhibited enhanced oxygen reduction reaction kinetics activity and long-term operational stability. The introduction of a functional layer with an open and straight pore structure significantly enhanced gas diffusion and reduced concentration resistance, while increasing the three phase boundaries density for the oxygen reduction reaction. This full ceramic cathode support has great potential in the application of solid oxide fuel cells.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dong Zhang, Yao Wang, Yuhan Peng, Yao Luo, Tong Liu, Wei He, Fanglin Chen, Mingyue Ding
Summary: Excessive emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) is a serious threat to the environment and global prosperity. Solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) has gained increasing attention as an efficient method for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) and renewable energy storage. Symmetrical SOEC (SSOEC) is considered versatile due to its simplified process, high compatibility, and low cost. However, finding electrode materials that meet the demanding catalytic activity requirements for both CO2RR and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains a challenge.
ADVANCED POWDER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chunyan Xiong, Shan Xu, Xiantao Li, Tong Liu, Yuan Tan, Pei Zhao, Peng Qiu
Summary: A CeO2-coated LSCF cathode with enhanced ORR activity and durability was constructed by chemical vapour deposition. The CeO2/LSCF heterointerface was precisely engineered by controlling the CVD operating time and thickness of the CeO2 coating. The CeO2-coated LSCF cathode exhibited lower polarisation resistance and better long-term durability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ka-Young Park, Taehee Lee, Wanhua Wang, Haixia Li, Fanglin Chen
Summary: Carbon dioxide is a principal greenhouse gas responsible for global warming and extreme climate changes. Electrochemically converting CO2 into CO is a promising approach for industrial decarbonization. Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) have the potential for high-temperature CO2 electrolysis with high-energy efficiency, fast electrode kinetics, and competitive cost, but developing highly active and robust CO2 electrodes for SOECs remains a challenge.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
