An Innovative Carbonate Fuel Cell Matrix, Abstract #188
- FuelCell Energy, Inc.
The electrolyte matrix in direct carbonate fuel cell (DFC) is a microporous ceramic structure sandwiched between the electrodes to isolate the fuel from the oxidant, store electrolyte and facilitate ionic transport. FCE has advanced DFC electrolyte matrix over the years and demonstrated that the matrix meets the requirements for greater than 5 year life based on accelerated tests and field stack operations. However, development of advanced designs and materials that can further increase the performance and extend cell life will enable accelerated MCFC deployment. This paper will report the progress on the development of an unique and innovative matrix design that offers numerous benefits to the carbonate fuel cell performance and durability. In addition, this paper will also review parameters that affect matrix material stability and approaches to extend cell life.
- Research Organization:
- FuelCell Energy, Danbury, CT (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Transportation Office. Fuel Cell Technologies Office
- Contributing Organization:
- FuelCell Energy, Inc.
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0006606
- OSTI ID:
- 1178006
- Report Number(s):
- DOE-FCE-EE0006606-1
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Joint General Session: Battery and Energy Storage -and- Fuel Cells, Electrolytes, and Energy Conversion, 227th Electrochemical Society Meeting, May 24-28, 2015, Chicago, IL.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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