Fabrication and characterization of a small tubular solid oxide fuel cell with the La0.43Ca0.37Ni0.06Ti0.94O3-γ anode

H. Zeng, K. Nowicki, J. T.S. Irvine, Y. Shi, N. Cai

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Abstract

Tubular solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have great potential in micro-combined heat and power systems and portable applications. A small tubular SOFC is developed and fabricated by tape casting and co-sintering. This method is advantageous for simple manufacturing, low cost and ability for mass production. The La0.43Ca0.37Ni0.06Ti0.94O3-γ (LCNT) is adopted as anode for its attractive redox performance and electrocatalytic activity promoted by exsolution of nickel nanoparticles. The power output of a single tubular SOFC at 850 °C increases from 0.32 W to 0.47 W by applying a constant voltage of 2.3 V for 10 min. With 3%H2O/H2 as fuel, the stability of redox performance of the tubular SOFC is tested and the cell endures 20 redox cycles at a fixed voltage of 0.7 V. SEM morphology shows that the exsolution of nickel nanoparticles is enhanced by reducing the perovskite under a constant potential, which increases the electrochemical activity and conductivity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSolid Oxide Fuel Cells 16, SOFC XVI
EditorsK. Eguchi, S. C. Singhal
PublisherElectrochemical Society, Inc.
Pages447-456
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781607685395
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Sept 2019
Event16th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC XVI - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 8 Sept 201913 Sept 2019
Conference number: 16
http://www.eguchi-lab.ehcc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/SOFC_XVI/

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number1
Volume91
ISSN (Print)1938-6737
ISSN (Electronic)1938-5862

Conference

Conference16th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC XVI
Abbreviated titleSOFC
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period8/09/1913/09/19
Internet address

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