Departmental Papers (CBE)
Document Type
Technical Report
Date of this Version
2015
Publication Source
Journal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume
162
Issue
6
Start Page
F567
Last Page
F570
DOI
10.1149/2.0871506jes
Abstract
Direct carbon fuel cells (DCFC) that use zirconia-based electrolytes and molten Sb anodes have much promise for the efficient conversion of carbonaceous solid fuels into electricity. However, etching of the electrolyte, and ultimately cell failure, has been observed during operation. In this study, we have investigated this etching phenomenon as a function of the electrolyte composition and cell operating conditions and demonstrated that it is not electrochemical in nature, but rather results from reaction between the electrolyte and Sb2O3.
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Keywords
antimony, direct-carbon fuel cell, stability
Recommended Citation
Zhou, X., Oh, T., Vohs, J. M., & Gorte, R. J. (2015). Zirconia-Based Electrolyte Stability in Direct-Carbon Fuel Cells with Molten Sb Anodes. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 162 (6), F567-F570. http://dx.doi.org/10.1149/2.0871506jes
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