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http://dx.doi.org/10.4191/KCERS.2007.44.1.542

Optimum Reduction Condition of SDC-NiO Composite Anode for SDC-based Single Chamber Solid Oxide Fuel Cells  

Min, Ji-Hyun (Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Yonsei University)
Ahn, Sung-Jin (Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Yonsei University)
Moon, Joo-Ho (Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Yonsei University)
Kim, Joo-Sun (Center for Energy Materials Research, KIST)
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Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society / v.44, no.10, 2007 , pp. 542-547 More about this Journal
Abstract
We have determined an optimal reduction condition for NiO-based anode in single chamber solid oxide fuel cells that involve samaria-doped ceria (SDC) as an electrolyte. Optimal condition should not only induce sufficient reduction of NiO to Ni, but also prevent the reduction of SDC electrolyte in order to achieve high open circuit voltage (OCV) and power output. Thermodynamic consideration allowed us to determine the optimal anode reduction condition as $96%H_2-4%H_2O$ atmosphere at $250^{\circ}C$. This finding was in a good agreement with the experimental verifications by monitoring the conductivities of SDC and NiO under different reducing conditions.
Keywords
SOFC; Single Chamber; Anode; Reduction; SDC; Thermodynamics;
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