SOFC Anodes for Direct Oxidation of Alcohols at Intermediate Temperatures

Abstract

Anode electrodes with suitable performance towards the direct oxidation of alcohols avoiding the reforming step are presented in this paper. The reforming process increases the complexity of the whole device and increases the cost. It is shown the synthesis of nanoparticles that are used for the fabrication of button cells suitable to be used with alcohols as anodic fuel, avoiding preliminary reforming operation unit. Also, it is investigated the theoretical thermodynamic conditions and correlated with the electrochemical performance

Catalysis Using Metal Oxides with Mixed Ionic -Electronic Conductivity for Clean Energy Electrochemical Systems

“…To operate efficiently for a long period of time, anode catalysts must have high bio-fuel oxidation activity and stability. Nickel-based electrodes have been widely utilized in direct fuel SOFCs [73][74][75]. Since it is a metal, Ni has a high electrical conductivity.…”