• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제27권7호
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• pp.963-972
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• 2003

Performance characteristics of the planar-type solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) are investigated by the analysis of flow fields coupled with heat and mass transfer phenomena in anode and cathode channels. For these purposes, performance analysis of the SOFC is conducted based on electrochemical reaction phenomena in electrodes and electrolyte coupled with flow fields in anode and cathode channels. In the present study, the isothermal model adopted in the previous paper prepared by the same authors is extended to the non-isothermal model by solving energy equation additionally with momentum and mass transfer equations using CFD technique. It is found that the difference between isothermal and non-isothermal models come from non-uniform temperature distribution along anode and cathode electrodes by solving energy equation in non-isothermal model. Non-uniform temperature distribution in non-isothermal model contributes to the increase of average temperature of the fuel cell and influences its performance characteristics.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.32-38
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• 2011

The composite barium strontium cobalt ferrite (BSCF) cathodes were investigated in the intermediate temperature range of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The characteristics and electrochemical performances of composited BSCF/samarium doped ceria (SDC); BSCF/gadolinium doped ceria (GDC); and BSCF/SDC/GDC were compared to single BSCF cathode. The BSCF used in this study were synthesized using glycine nitrate process and mechanically mixing was used to fabricate a composite cathode. Using a composite form, the thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) could be reduced and BSCF/SDC/GDC exhibited the lowest TEC value at $18.95{\times}10^{-6}K^{-1}$. The electrochemical performance from half cells and single cells exhibited nearly the same trend. All the composite cathodes gave higher electrochemical performance than the single BSCF cathode (0.22 $Wcm^{-2}$); however, when two kinds of electrolyte were used (BSCF/SDC/GDC, 0.36$Wcm^{-2}$), the electrochemical performance was lower than when the BSCF/SDC (0.45 $Wcm^{-2}$) or BSCF/GDC (0.45 $Wcm^{-2}$) was applied as cathode ($650^{\circ}C$, 97%$H_2$/3%$H_2O$ to the anode and ambient air to the cathode).

• 전기화학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.106-114
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• 2005

This article covers the theoretical ac-impedance models for the analysis of oxygen reduction on the porous cathode electrode f3r solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). Firstly, ac-impedance models were explained on the basis of the mechanism of oxygen reduction, which were classified into the rate-determining steps; (i) adsorption of oxygen atom on the electrode surface, (ii) diffusion of adsorbed oxygen atom along the electrode surface towards the three-phase (electrode/electrolyte/gas) boundaries, (iii) surface diffusion of adsorbed oxygen atom m ixed with the adsorption reaction of oxygen atom on the electrode surface and (iv) diffusion of oxygen vacancy through the electrode coupled with the charge transfer reaction at the electrode/gas interface. In each section for ac-impedance model, the representative impedance plots and the interpretation of important parameters attributed to the oxygen reduction reaction were explained. Finally, we discussed in detail the applications of the proposed theoretical ac-impedance models to the real electrode of SOFC system.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.325-330
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• 2015

Performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), in comparison with that under hydrogen fuel, were investigated under direct internal reforming conditions. Anode supported cells were fabricated with an Ni+YSZ anode, YSZ electrolyte, and LSM+YSZ cathode for the present work. Measurements of I-V curves and impedance were conducted with S/C (steam to carbon) ratio of ~ 2 at $800^{\circ}C$. The outlet gas was analyzed using gas chromatography under open circuit condition; the methane conversion rate was calculated and found to be ~ 90% in the case of low flow rate of methane and steam. Power density values were comparable for both cases (hydrogen fuel and internal steam reforming of methane), and in the latter case the cell performance was improved, with a decrease in the flow rate of methane with steam, because of the higher conversion rate. The present work indicates that the short-term performance of SOFCs with conventional Ni+YSZ anodes, in comparison with that under hydrogen fuel, is acceptable under internal reforming condition with the optimized fuel flow rate and S/C ratio.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.483-488
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• 2016

Anode supported solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), consisting of Ni+YSZ anode, YSZ electrolyte, and LSM+YSZ cathode, were fabricated and constant current tested with direct internal reforming of methane (steam to carbon ratio ~ 2) as well as hydrogen fuel at $800^{\circ}C$. The cell, operated under direct internal reforming conditions, showed relatively rapid degradation (~ 1.6 % voltage drop) for 95 h; the cells with hydrogen fuel operated stably for 170 h. Power density and impedance spectra were also measured before and after the tests, and post-test analyses were conducted on the anode parts using SEM / EDS. The results indicate that the performance degradation of the cell operated with internal reforming can be attributed to carbon depositions on the anode, which increase the resistance against anode gas transport and deactivate the Ni catalyst. Thus, the present study shows that direct internal reforming SOFCs cannot be stably operated even under the condition of S/C ratio of ~ 2, probably due to non-uniform mixture (methane and steam) gas flow.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.23-29
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• 2024

This study investigates the effect of the microstructure of Li_1.3Al_0.3Ti_1.7(PO₄)₃ (LATP), a solid electrolyte, on its ionic conductivity. Solid electrolytes, a key component in electrochemical energy storage devices such as batteries, differ from traditional liquid electrolytes by utilizing solid-state ionic conductors. LATP, characterized by its NASICON structure, facilitates rapid lithium-ion movement and exhibits relatively high ionic conductivity, chemical stability, and good electrochemical compatibility. In this study, the microstructure and ionic conductivity of LATP specimens sintered at 850, 900, and 950℃ for various sintering times are analyzed. The results indicate that the changes in the microstructure due to sintering temperature and time significantly affect ionic conductivity. Notably, the specimens sintered at 900℃ for 30 min exhibit high ionic conductivity. This study presents a method to optimize the ionic conductivity of LATP. Additionally, it underscores the need for a deeper understanding of the Li-ion diffusion mechanism and quantitative microstructure analysis.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.164-168
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• 2014

나트륨 유황 전지는 $350^{\circ}C$ 이상의 고온에서 작동하는 대용량 전지로 에너지 저장 시스템에 주로 사용된다. 전지는 음극 액체 나트륨과 양극 액체 유황 그리고 고체 전해질 베타 알루미나(${\beta}^{{\prime}{\prime}}$-alumina)로 구성되어 있다. 이 전지는 초기충방전 사이클에서 상당한 전압변화를 보이기 때문에 전지의 안정화를 위해 컨디셔닝 과정이 필요하다. 실험 결과 전지 전압 변화의 주요한 원인 중의 하나가 액체 나트륨과 고체 전해질과의 접촉 면적이 변하기 때문인 것을 알았다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제41권12호
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• pp.900-906
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• 2004

현재까지 개발되어 온 고체산화물 연료전지는 전해질로 사용되는 산소이온전도성 산화물의 저온에서의 낮은 전도도로 인해 그 사용영역이 제한되어 왔으며, 기판재료가 연료가스 확산층으로 사용되어야 한다는 점 때문에 저온작동을 위한 박막화 역시 명확한 한계를 가지고 있다. 이러한 문제점은 고도의 평활도를 갖는 균일한 나노기공성 기판재를 도입함으로써 해결될 수 있으며, 본 연구에서는 나노기공성 기판에 비정질 금속박막을 증착/산화하는 방안을 제시한다. 초박막형 성공정으로서, 산화 후 산소이온전도성 산화물을 구성하는 합금 타겟을 장착한 DC-magnetron sputter를 사용하여 $20{\sim}200nm$의 기공크기를 갖는 나노기공성 양극산화 알루미나 기판에 비정질 금속합금막을 형성하여 산화/열처리 과정을 거쳐 초박막 산화물 전해질의 제조공정을 실현하였다. 얻어진 박막의 가스투과특성, 입자/입계의 관찰, 상전이에 따른 결정구조/미세구조변화를 관찰하여 초박막 증착 및 전해질의 나노구조제어에 필요한 제반 기본물성데이터를 확보하였다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.40-49
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• 1994

$CaF_{2}$ 불화물 고체전해질을 모물질로하는 저온동작용($300^{\circ}C{\sim}$500^{\circ}C) 산소센서를 제조하였다. $CaF_{2}$ 산소센서는 수축률과 SEM사진의 결과를 토대로 $850^{\circ}C$-3hr 동안 열처리 하였다. 디스크형 산소 센서는 기준전극으로 Air($O_{2}:21%$)|Pt를, 전해질로는 $CaF_{2}$, 감지전극으로 Pt를 사용하였으며, 기준전극 내장형 산소센서는 기준전극으로 NiO/Ni (30:70)을 사용하였다. 디스크형 산소센서의 경우 측정온도 $400^{\circ}C$에서 산소농도($0.1 %{\sim}10%$)로 변화시 45mV 정도의 기전력 변화를 보였으며, 기준전극 내장형의 경우는 40mV의 변화를 보였다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.319-326
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• 1998

연속 기체흐름계에서 감지막으로 $Na_2CO_3$와 $MCO_3$ ($M=Cs_2,K_2,Li_2,Ca$)를 입힌 $Na^+$ 이온 전해질 센서가 $CO_2$ 가스를 감지할 때 anode반응을 도출하였다. 흔히 사용되는 전기화학 센서에 대해 일반적으로 알려진 전체 전극반응인 $MCO_3=MO+CO_2$ 반응은 위의 $Na^+$이온 전해질 센서에는 적합한 반응이 아니었다. 따라서 anode 반응은 전체cell 내의 ionic balance를 유지하기 위해 전해질과 감지막 계면에 이온교환반응을 첨가시킴으로써 도출할 수 있었으며 anode반응은 $Na_2CO_3$ 및 감지막의 금속($M^{++}$) 이온이 포함된 산화물이 참가하는 반응임을 알 수 있었다. 이와 같이 도출된 전극반응으로부터 구한 EMF와 일시 기체흐름계에서의 출력 EMF와의 차이를 아울러 검토하였다. 이러한 출력에서의 차이는 $CO_2$와 $O_2$의 분압과 분위기가스와 전극물질과의 비가역반응에 기인됨을 알았다.