Optimization of metal-supported solid oxide electrolysis cells with infiltrated catalysts

Welander, Martha M.; Hu, Boxun; Tucker, Michael C.

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.03.039

Optimization of metal-supported solid oxide electrolysis cells with infiltrated catalysts

Journal Article · Thu Mar 23 00:00:00 EDT 2023 · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.03.039· OSTI ID:1974764

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)

We report metal-supported solid oxide electrolysis cells (MS-SOECs) are being developed for steam-to-hydrogen electrolysis, especially for utilization of dynamic or intermittent electrical power from renewable sources. Various aspects of the electrocatalyst processing and composition, and metal support structure were explored. Catalyst materials, infiltration temperature and infiltration cycles were optimized for high performance and durability. Numerous catalyst materials were screened for both oxygen and steam electrodes. The oxygen catalyst had moderate impact on both initial cell performance and durability. Reducing Ni content in the steam electrode had little effect on durability, but reduced initial performance. Ex-situ XRD analysis and cell assessment of catalyst infiltration temperature revealed that the optimal range is 750–850 °C. The best cell performance and durability was achieved with LSCF-SDC oxygen electrocatalyst and SDC-Ni (60:40 vol%) steam electrocatalyst infiltrated 11 times at 800 °C and operated at 700 °C. At low steam content, a significant mass transport limitation on the steam side results in limiting current behavior. Thinner and more porous metal supports were implemented, and found to improve steam mass transport at low steam content, relevant for SOECs operating under high H₂ recycle rate or high steam utilization.

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-05CH11231

OSTI ID:: 1974764

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1999867

Journal Information:: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal Name: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Journal Issue: 57 Vol. 48; ISSN 0360-3199

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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