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Anode‐Supported Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Based on Double‐sided Cathodes
Author(s) -
Liu Wu,
Zou Zhiwen,
Miao Fuxing,
Li Xin,
Wang Jianxin,
Yang Jun,
Wilson Joshua,
Zhou Xiaodong,
Zhong Zheng,
Zhai Qijie,
Guan Wanbing
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
energy technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.91
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 2194-4296
pISSN - 2194-4288
DOI - 10.1002/ente.201800743
Subject(s) - anode , materials science , cathode , solid oxide fuel cell , oxide , electrolyte , planar , electrode , electrochemistry , thermal expansion , thin film , composite material , chemical engineering , optoelectronics , nanotechnology , computer science , electrical engineering , metallurgy , chemistry , computer graphics (images) , engineering
Planar solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have been extensively studied during the past few decades, particularly the anode supported SOFC. In traditional electrode‐supported cells, the mismatch of coefficients of thermal expansion between materials in each layer may give rise to thermal stresses during operation, resulting in micro‐cracks of ultra‐thin electrolytes, which may ultimately lead to operational damages and performance degradation. This work proposes a new symmetric, planar SOFC design based on double‐sided cathodes to offset asymmetry of thermal stresses within the structure. This new design has been applied to prepare an anode‐supported SOFC that maintains integrity after two complete redox cycles. Its anti‐fracture load is 20 times stronger than that of traditional ultra‐thin cells, and its electrochemical performance is close to that of traditional large‐scale, ultra‐thin cells. These properties are promising for application under harsh operational environments.