Solid-State Electrochemical Devices: Materials, Technologies and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The development of hydrogen and distributed energy is a topical problem for the majority of developed countries. To solve these problems, new strategies and development programs are being created at the state level to ensure the cooperation of research institutes with the business sector and industrial enterprises. These programs include the development of new materials, technologies and devices, such as solid oxide fuel cells and electrolytic cells, for the effective usage of hydrogen as a key energy carrier, as well as for pure hydrogen production by high-temperature water electrolysis. Experience shows that the hydrogen energy technologies, particularly solid oxide fuel cells and electrolytic cells, are efficient with alternative types of fuel (alkanes, alcohol, etc.); these devices may be used for the production of syngas using high-temperature electrolysis.

This Special Issue intends to cover the most recent advances in the development, production and application of solid oxide fuel elements, electrolytic cells and SOFC-based devices.

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Electrode and electrolyte materials;
• Interconnect materials;
• Sealants;
• SOFC and SOEC design;
• Technologies for material manufacturing and processing;
• Characteristics of SOFCs and SOECs, including long-term tests;
• Successes in the application of SOFCs and SOECs.

Prof. Dr. Yury Zaikov
Guest Editor

Dr. Mikhail Erpalov
Guest Editor Assistant

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