Direct Alcohol-Fueled Low-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: A Review

Byung Chan Yang; Junmo Koo; Jeong Woo Shin; Dohyun Go; Joon Hyung Shim; Jihwan An

doi:10.1002/ente.201700777

Direct Alcohol-Fueled Low-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: A Review

Byung Chan Yang, Junmo Koo, Jeong Woo Shin, Dohyun Go, Joon Hyung Shim, Jihwan An

School of Mechanical Engineering

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Abstract

Low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (LT-SOFCs, operating temperature≤600 °C) are advantageous in potential applicability, affordability, and durability compared to conventional SOFCs (operating temperature: 800–1000 °C). Direct operation of LT-SOFCs on liquid alcohol fuels can further improve their portability as well as accessibility to the fuel. In this review, we overview the results of LT-SOFCs directly fueled by liquid alcohols that operate at 600 °C and below. Fundamentals regarding operation principles, losses, as well as reactions associated with liquid alcohol-fueled LT-SOFCs are presented. The materials, structures, and fabrication processes of cell components, namely anode, electrolyte, and cathode, are mainly reviewed. The electrochemical performances of alcohol-fueled LT-SOFCs are also summarized and compared with those of H₂-fueled LT-SOFCs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	5-19
Number of pages	15
Journal	Energy Technology
Volume	7
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.201700777
Publication status	Published - 2019 Jan

Keywords

Alcohols
Electrochemistry
Energy Conversion
Fuel Cells
Low-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (LT-SOFC)

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Energy(all)

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