Advances in Protonic Ceramic Electrochemical Cells
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 July 2022) | Viewed by 3549
Special Issue Editors
Interests: protonic conductors; solid oxide fuel cells; electrolyzers; thermal analysis
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Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue on the advances in protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (PCECs) is dedicated to publishing high-quality research and cutting-edge advances in state-of-the-art PCEC devices and materials. PCEC technologies include intermediate-temperature proton ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs), electrolyzers (PCEs), and membrane reactors (PCMRs), all of which convert hydrogen, ammonia, or hydrocarbons to or from power, CO2, H2O, or higher-value chemicals. These technologies are emerging and competitive, yet they are reliant on both theoretical and materials advances. Improved proton-conducting—or mixed proton- and electron-conducting—oxide materials, developments in electrochemical models for high-temperature protonic systems, characterization methods, links between functional properties and electrochemical performance, understanding of high-temperature electrocatalysis for protonic electrochemistry, and modeling of functional properties and defect thermodynamics are all examples of thematic areas of PCEC development. Engineering advances, such as electrode structuring, stacking of cell systems, manufacturing, new geometries, sealing, or current collection, are all areas of continuous focus throughout the PCEC research community. We, therefore, believe that the research gathered within this Special Issue will further facilitate the progress in this field.
It is our pleasure to invite you to submit original research papers, short communications, or state-of-the-art reviews that are within the scope of this Special Issue.
Dr. Aleksandra Mielewczyk-Gryń
Dr. Ragnar Strandbakke
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- proton ceramic cells
- protonics
- proton conductors
- positrodes
- negatrodes
- fuel cells
- electrolyzers
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