Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Fed Directly with Dry Glycerol

Author(s)

Lo Faro, M. ; Oliveira, V. L. ; Reis, R. M. ; Saglietti, G. G. A. ; Zignani, S. C. ; Trocino, S. ; Ticianelli, E. A. ; Arico, A. S.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; v. 7, n. 1, p. 3-pg., 2019-01-01.

Abstract

A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) was developed for the direct utilization of dry glycerol to produce electricity at 800 degrees C. A state-of-art SOFC anode was covered by a thin (<10 mu m) electrocatalyst layer based on a Ni-modified perovskite and ceria. This electrocatalyst layer worked as an internal integrated fuel processor to convert glycerol in syngas. A performance of about 850 mW cm(-2) @ 0.6 V was achieved with dry glycerol. A life time test of 160 hrs showed no relevant occurrence of carbon deposits. The developed approach can provide a practical route to achieve effective fuel flexibility in SOFCs. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 14/04100-2 - Development and application of Ni-M catalysts (m = Cu, Fe or Mo) for the manufacture of SOFC fuel cells with anodes fed with ethanol
• Grantee: Rafael Machado Reis
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 13/16930-7 - Electrocatalysis V: electrocatalytic processes of chemical and electrical energy interconversion
• Grantee: Edson Antonio Ticianelli
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants