Double Layered CeO2-Co3O4-CuO Based Anode for Direct Utilisation of Methane or Ethanol in SOFC

Bernardo Sarruf, Jong-Eun Hong, Robert Steinberger-Wilckens, Paulo Emilio Miranda

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Abstract

The present work aims at producing an electrocatalyst suitable to be used as anode in solid oxide fuel cells that operate with hydrocarbons or alcohols as fuel. The main challenge is to avoid carbon deposition during operation with carbonaceous fuels. Therefore, a cerium-cobalt-copper anode was developed, characterised and tested with methane or ethanol fuel, resulting in reasonable power densities and no evidence of carbon deposition as confirmed by Raman spectroscopy. SEM/EDX analysis showed the integrity of anode microstructure and phase distribution after the ageing procedure.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-XV)
EditorsSubhash Singhal
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Number of pages9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jul 2017
Event15th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC, 2017 - Hollywood, FL, U.S.A., Hollywood, United States
Duration: 23 Jul 201728 Jul 2017
http://www.electrochem.org/sofc-xv

Conference

Conference15th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC, 2017
Abbreviated titleSOFC XV
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHollywood
Period23/07/1728/07/17
Internet address

Keywords

  • SOFC
  • SOFC anode
  • Ethanol
  • Methane reforming
  • Carbon deposition

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Fuel Technology
  • Process Chemistry and Technology
  • Catalysis
  • Energy(all)

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