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Hanrui Su¹, Yun Hang Hu¹

¹Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931-1295, USA.

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Summary

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A novel gradient anode enhances carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cells (CSSFCs) for ethane fuel. This breakthrough improves ethane conversion and power density, offering a durable solution for hydrocarbon fuel cells.

Keywords:

ceramics cerium energy conversion fuel cells interfaces

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Area of Science:

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Materials Science
Energy Conversion

Background:

Carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cells (CSSFCs) offer fuel flexibility but struggle with ethane due to anode degradation.
Developing stable and efficient anodes is crucial for utilizing hydrocarbon fuels in CSSFCs.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the challenge of anode degradation in CSSFCs when using ethane fuel.
To develop a novel gradient functional layer anode for improved performance and durability.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a finer-scale anode with increased surface area.
Incorporation of a gradient functional layer into the anode structure.
Performance and durability testing of the modified CSSFCs using dry ethane fuel at 550 °C.

Main Results:

The novel anode achieved a 60% higher ethane conversion rate and 40% lower polarization resistance compared to conventional anodes.
A 50% enhancement in peak power density was observed, reaching a record 241 mW cm⁻².
The CSSFC with the gradient anode demonstrated excellent durability over 200 hours.

Conclusions:

The gradient functional layer anode effectively solves the ethane degradation issue in CSSFCs.
This development offers a new strategy for creating efficient anodes for hydrocarbon fuel utilization.
The achieved performance is comparable to conventional solid oxide fuel cells operating at higher temperatures.