Nanomaterials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Dear Colleagues,

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are open thermodynamic devices which permit the continuous conversion of a wide range of fuels such as hydrogen, hydrocarbon gases such as methane, propane etc. or biofuels like methanol and formic acid into electrical power. SOFCs are comprised of a layered structure of a dense solid electrolyte, which behaves as a conductor of oxygen ions at high temperatures (500°C-1000°C), sandwiched between porous anode and cathode.  Oxidation of the fuel takes place on the electrolyte-anode interface forming H₂O and liberating electrons to flow in an external circuit to generate electrical power. Although many electrode and electrolyte materials for SOFCs have been developed over the past few decades, challenges of cost and limited durability still exists.

While much effort is devoted to overcome these challenges through synthesis and design of new materials, at a nano-scale level, which may lead to improved SOFCs performance at reduced temperatures, there is a pressing need to innovate and demonstrate technologies to be implemented in this area. This Special Issue is focused on bringing together innovative developments, technologies, and solutions in the field of Nanomaterials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell.

Dr. Pawan Kumar Dubey
Guest Editor

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• nanomaterials
• solid oxide fuel cell
• anode and cathode
• solid electrolyte
• hydrocarbon conversion
• electricity generation