Degradation in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells operating with alternative fuels

M. S. LaBarbera, M. V. Fedkin, J. K. Lee, Z. Zhou, S. N. Lvov

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Abstract

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) have been shown to generate power with a wide variety of hydrocarbon based fuels. The operation of SOFCs with alternative fuels is hindered by carbon deposition and sulfur poisoning. Here we analyze the performance and degradation of SOFCs with different types of anode, including Ni-YSZ, Cu-ceria, and Rh-ceria based anodes. The tested fuels include Pennsylvania crude oil, JP-7 and JP-8 Plus jet fuels, waste vegetable oil, ethanol, and biodiesel. The performance of the cell with each fuel was characterized with cell voltage vs. current density curves, degradation tests, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 11 (SOFC-XI)
Pages1125-1132
Number of pages8
Edition2 PART 2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event11th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-XI)- 216th ECS Meeting - Vienna, Austria
Duration: Oct 4 2009Oct 9 2009

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number2 PART 2
Volume25
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Other

Other11th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-XI)- 216th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period10/4/0910/9/09

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Engineering(all)

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