Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Electrolytes, Electrodes and Interconnects

Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Electrolytes, Electrodes and Interconnects introduces the fundamental principles of intermediate solid oxide fuel cells technology. It provides the reader with a broad understanding and practical knowledge of the electrodes, pyrochlore/perovskite/oxide electrolytes and interconnects which form the backbone of the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) unit. Opening with an introduction to the thermodynamics, physiochemical and electrochemical behavior of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), the book also discusses specific materials, including low temperature brownmillerites and aurivillius electrolytes, as well as pyrochlore interconnects.

This book analyzes the basic concepts, providing cutting-edge information for both researchers and students. It is a complete reference for Intermediate Solid Oxide Fuel Cells technology that will be a vital resource for those working in materials science, fuel cells and solid state chemistry.

Provides a single source of information on glass, electrolytes, interconnects, vanadates, pyrochlores and perovskite SOFCIncludes illustrations that provide a clear visual explanation of concepts being discussed Progresses from a discussion of basic concepts that will enable readers to easily comprehend the subject matter

1. Understanding intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells 2. Thermodynamics, polarizations, and intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell performance 3. Brownmillerite and Aurivillius electrolytes for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell 4. Proton-conducting electrolyte materials 5. Enhancing the ionic conductivity in the ceria-based electrolytes for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells 6. Cermets as anode materials 7. Progress in perovskite anodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells 8. Cathode materials for proton conducting solid oxide fuel cells 9. Perovskite and layered oxide materials for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells 10. Misfit-layered Ca-cobaltite-11. Stacking designs and sealing principles for IT-solid oxide fuel cell 12. Interaction of glass-ceramic sealants with solid oxide fuel cell components: thermo-mechanical analysis 13. Intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell fueled by biofuels