To enhance the contact between the electrolyte (source of O2−) and the carbon fuel in solid oxide–direct carbon fuel cells (SO-DCFCs), molten metals and molten salts were used in the anode chamber. Oxygen ions can dissolve and be transpor...
The comprehensive results regarding the physicochemical properties of carbonaceous materials that are obtained from pistachio shells support their usage as solid fuels to supply direct carbon solid oxide fuel cells (DC-SOFCs). The influence of prepar...
This paper presents a study of the characteristic effects of the physicochemical properties of microcrystalline cellulose and a series of biocarbon samples produced from this raw material through thermal conversion at temperatures ranging from 200 &d...
This paper presents the results of an investigation into the effect of the physicochemical properties of carbon chars (biochars) on the performance of direct carbon solid oxide fuel cells (DC-SOFCs). Biochars were obtained from walnut, coconut, pista...
Direct ethanol solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are the most energy-efficient and low-carbon technology for renewable power generation from biomass fuels, but they are hindered by carbon deposition on the Ni-based cermet anode. In this work, excessive...
The performance degradation issue caused by carbon deposition has limited the commercial application of natural-gas-fueled solid oxide fuel cells. Most previous corresponding studies are based on thermodynamic equilibrium analyses, while long-term tr...
A model of a fluidized bed coupled with direct carbon solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is developed to explore the effect of coupling between fluidized bed and solid oxide fuel cell. Three gas–solid flow regimes are involved including fixed bed, delayed...
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) have the advantage of being able to operate with fuels other than hydrogen. In particular, liquid fuels are especially attractive for powering portable applications such as small power generators or auxiliary power units...
Direct methane solid oxide fuel cells, operated by supplying methane to a Ni/YSZ anode, suffer from degradation via accumulation of carbon deposits on the Ni surface. Coating a 40 µm thin film of La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3 (LSCF) perovskite on the Ni/YSZ...
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)’ main advantage in fuel flexibility appears to be an interesting subject for further exploration. From the literature survey, direct utilisation of hydrocarbon as fuel for SOFCs has garnered attention with promisi...
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) offer a significant advantage over other fuel cells in terms of flexibility in the choice of fuel. Ammonia stands out as an excellent fuel choice for SOFCs due to its easy transportation and storage, carbon-free nature...
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) offer high-efficiency electrochemical conversion of fuels like natural gas, yet detailed modeling is crucial for optimization. This paper presents a simulation study of a natural gas-fueled SOFC system, developed using...
Chemical industries rely heavily on fossil resources for the production of carbon-based chemicals. A possible transformation towards sustainability is the usage of carbon dioxide as a source of carbon. Carbon dioxide is activated for follow-up reacti...
Due to the high energy density, mature production technology, ease of storage and transportation, and the no carbon/sulfur nature of ammonia fuel, direct-ammonia solid oxide fuel cells (DA-SOFCs) have received rapidly increasing attention, showing di...
Developing high-efficiency and low-carbon propulsion systems is a pressing concern within the aviation field. This paper studies a hybrid power system that combines a solid oxide fuel cell and a gas turbine (SOFC-GT) with propane as fuel, which is ea...
This work is a meta-study of CO2 capture processes for coal and natural gas power generation, including technologies such as post-combustion solvent-based carbon capture, the integrated gasification combined cycle process, oxyfuel combustion, membran...
The development of direct dimethyl ether (DME) solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) has several drawbacks, due to the low catalytic activity and carbon deposition of conventional Ni–zirconia-based anodes. In the present study, the insertion of 2.0 wt...
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are promising and rugged solid-state power sources that can directly and electrochemically convert the chemical energy into electric power. Direct-hydrocarbon SOFCs eliminate the external reformers; thus, the system is...
A nickel-ceria-yttria stabilized zirconia (Ni-CYSZ) cermet material was synthesized and tested as the anode for the direct oxidation of methane in a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) with YSZ as the electrolyte and strontium-doped lanthanum manganite (LSM...
Research has been conducted on solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) for their fuel flexibility, modularity, high efficiency, and power density. However, the high working temperature leads to the deterioration of materials and increased operating costs. Con...
In this work, La1−xSrxNi0.4Fe0.6O3-δ (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2) oxides were synthesized and employed as the identical electrode of direct methane symmetrical solid oxide fuel cell (SSOFC). In addition, the phase structure, redox stability, elect...
The use of CH4 and CO2 as fuels in direct internal reforming solid oxide fuel cells (DIR-SOFCs) is a promising strategy for efficient power generation with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, Ni catalysts supported on Ce–Pr mixed o...
To elucidate the thermofluid reacting environment and thermal stress inside a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), a three-dimensional SOFC model is implemented by using the finite element method in the commercial software COMSOL Multiphysics®, which co...
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have garnered significant attention as a promising technology for clean and efficient power generation due to their ability to utilise renewable fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia. As carbon-free energy carriers, hydrog...
Electrolytic deposition (ELD) and electrophoretic deposition (EPD) are relevant methods for creating functional layers of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). This review discusses challenges, new findings and prospects for the implementation of these met...
Ionizing radiation has become the most effective way to modify natural and synthetic polymers through crosslinking, degradation, and graft polymerization. This review will include an in-depth analysis of radiation chemistry mechanisms and the kinetic...