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Optimizing the cathode functional layer in solid oxide electrolysis cells enhances CO2 reduction. Key factors include porosity, NiO/YSZ ratio, and thickness for improved electrolysis performance.

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CO2 reductioncathode functional layersgas diffusionsolid oxide electrolysis cellsthree phase boundary

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Sluggish CO2 reduction at the cathode limits solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) performance.
  • Systematic investigation of the cathode functional layer (CFL), the primary site for CO2 reduction, is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate the impact of CFL properties on CO2 electrolysis performance.
  • To optimize CFL characteristics for enhanced SOEC efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized cathode supports with fast gas diffusion channels as a platform.
  • Adjusted CFL porosity via pore former content.
  • Reconstructed 3D microstructure using distance correlation functions to estimate three-phase boundary density.
  • Investigated varying NiO/YSZ ratios and CFL thicknesses.

Main Results:

  • Higher porosity improved electrolysis current density, limited by fabrication.
  • An optimal NiO/YSZ weight ratio of 60:40 was identified, correlating with three-phase boundary density.
  • Optimal CFL thickness of 35 μm maximized active sites before gas diffusion limitations occurred.

Conclusions:

  • CFL properties significantly influence CO2 electrolysis performance in SOECs.
  • Optimized CFL porosity, NiO/YSZ ratio (60:40), and thickness (35 μm) enhance electrolysis efficiency.
  • Channeled cathode supports facilitate CFL optimization for improved CO2 electrolysis.