Degradation issues and stabilization strategies of protonic ceramic electrolysis cells for steam electrolysis
Hanrui Su, Yun Hang Hu
Abstract
Abstract Protonic ceramic electrolysis cells (PCECs) are attractive electrochemical devices for converting electrical energy to chemicals due to their high conversion efficiency, favorable thermodynamics, fast kinetics, and inexpensive materials. Compared with conventional oxygen ion‐conducting solid oxide electrolysis cells, PCECs operate at a lower operating temperature and a favorable operation mode, thus expecting high durability. However, the degradation of PCECs is still significant, hampering their development. In this review, the typical degradations of PCECs are summarized, with emphasis on the chemical stability of the electrolytes and the air electrode materials. Moreover, the degradation mechanism and influencing factors are assessed deeply. Finally, the emerging strategies for inhibiting long‐term degradations, including chemical composition modifications and microstructure tuning, are explored.