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Novel AC-M-SCC anode materials for solid oxide fuel cells using methanol at intermediate or low temperature

  • Tianjin University
  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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Abstract

In this paper, novel anode materials for solid oxide fuel cells which can directly operate liquid fuels at intermediate or low temperature were investigated. These materials were based on the activated carbons supported transition metal catalysts (AC-M) and the solid carbonate-ceria composite (SCC) materials, which were prepared via the sol-gel route. The SCCs possess both oxide-ion and proton conductivity, being used as multi-ion conductors. Activated carbons supported transition metals were used to improve the characters of anode materials and especially to enhance the anode catalyst function to liquid fuels, e.g., methanol. The internal reforming of liquid fuels was proved. There is no external reforming system needed. We used also the chemical methods to improve the commercial activated carbons. The microstructure, conductivity and electrochemical properties of anode materials were investigated as functions of the activated carbon pre-treating condition. Using these novel materials, the power intensity of 0.2 W/cm2 was achieved for fuel cells directly operating the methanol at 600°C.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology, 2005
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages785-788
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0791837645, 9780791837641
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology, 2005 - Ypsilanti, MI, United States
Duration: 23 May 200525 May 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology, 2005

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering, and Technology, 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityYpsilanti, MI
Period23/05/0525/05/05

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Activated carbon (AC)
  • Anode
  • Internal reforming
  • Liquid fuel
  • Solid carbonate-ceria composite (SCC)

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