Processing of SOFC Anodes for Enhanced Intermediate Temperature Catalytic Activity at High Fuel Utilization (Final Report)
- Boston Univ., MA (United States); Boston University
- Boston Univ., MA (United States)
The overall objective was to infiltrate anodes with nanoparticle catalysts so that anode catalytic performance can be improved as anode operation temperature is reduced from 800°C to intermediate temperatures of 700°C and 600°C and as anode fuel utilization is increased. The addition of nickel nanoparticle catalysts into the anode improves performance by providing additional triple phase boundaries (TPBs), increasing the density of electrochemical reaction sites. To achieve this goal, both liquid phase and vapor phase methods for depositing nickel nanoparticles in the anode active layer, the region of the anode near the electrolyte where the electrochemical reaction occurs. It is imperative that nanoparticles are stable against coarsening during long-term operation, so the mechanisms and kinetics of nanoparticle stability during cell operation will be investigated. Finally, priority is given to processes that are scalable and easily transferable to industry, leveraging existing Ni-YSZ cermet anode technology. Utilizing nickel nanoparticles at different temperatures has different considerations that will be addressed. At the upper end of the intermediate temperature range (800°C), it is important that performance improvement is maintained over long periods by mitigating the instability of nanoparticles. At the middle of the temperature range (700°C), it is important that performance improvement is maintained at high fuel utilizations. At the lower end of the temperature range (600°C), where the performance of cells is poor due to increased resistances, it is important to improve anode performance by significantly increasing the electrochemical reaction site density, while nanoparticle durability is less of an issue. Finally, the objective was to explore mixed ionic and electronic (MIEC) nanoparticle catalysts like GDC to see if 2-phase boundaries can be created to increase the electrochemical reactions at the anode.
- Research Organization:
- Boston Univ., MA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FE0026096
- OSTI ID:
- 1833003
- Report Number(s):
- DOE-BU-26096-1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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