Microstructure and electrochemical behavior of layered cathodes for molten carbonate fuel cell
Authors:
- Karol Ćwieka,
- Aleksandra Łysik,
- Tomasz Wejrzanowski,
- Truls Norby,
- Wen Xing
Abstract
In the present paper, we demonstrate how modifications of the microstructure and the chemical composition can influence the electrochemical behavior of cathodes for molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs). Based on our experience, we designed new MCFC cathode microstructures combining layers made of porous silver, nickel oxide or nickel foam to overcome common issues with the internal resistance of the cell. The microstructures of the standard NiO cathode and manufactured cathodes were extensively investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and porosity measurements. The electrochemical behavior and overall cell performance were examined by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and single-cell tests in operation conditions. The results show that a porous silver layer tape cast onto standard NiO cathode and nickel foam used as a support layer for tape cast NiO porous layer substantially decrease resistance components representing charge transfer and mass transport phenomena, respectively. Therefore, it is beneficial to combine them into a three-layer cathode since it facilitates separation of predominant physio-chemical processes of gas and ions transport in respective layers ensuring high efficiency. The superiority of the three-layer cathode has been proven by low impedance and high power density as compared to standard NiO cathode.
- Record ID
- WUTd5b507b7a1ad4dd3ba7d6f739896f210
- Author
- Journal series
- Journal of Power Sources, ISSN 0378-7753, e-ISSN 1873-2755
- Issue year
- 2021
- Vol
- 500
- Pages
- 1-12
- Article number
- 229949
- Keywords in English
- Cathode, Molten carbonate fuel cell, Microstructure, Nickel foam, Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- ASJC Classification
- ; ; ;
- DOI
- DOI:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2021.229949 Opening in a new tab
- URL
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378775321004778 Opening in a new tab
- Language
- eng (en) English
- License
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- Microstructure and electrochemical behavior of layered cathodes for molten carbonate fuel cell, File 28_JPS_2021.pdf / 4 MB
- 28_JPS_2021.pdf
- publication date: 21-05-2021
- Microstructure and electrochemical behavior of layered cathodes for molten carbonate fuel cell, File 28_JPS_2021.pdf / 4 MB
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- Score (nominal)
- 140
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- journalList
- Score
- = 140.0, 11-05-2022, ArticleFromJournal
- Publication indicators
- = 3; = 0; = 3; : 2018 = 1.433; : 2020 (2 years) = 9.127 - 2020 (5 years) =8.096
- Citation count
- 3
- Uniform Resource Identifier
- https://repo.pw.edu.pl/info/article/WUTd5b507b7a1ad4dd3ba7d6f739896f210/
- URN
urn:pw-repo:WUTd5b507b7a1ad4dd3ba7d6f739896f210
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