The Development of Current Collection in Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells—A Review
Oujen Hodjati-Pugh, Aman Dhir, Robert Steinberger‐Wilckens
Abstract
Micro-tubular solid oxide fuel cells (µT-SOFCs) are suited to a broad range of applications with power demands ranging from a few watts to several hundred watts. µT-SOFCs possess inherently favourable characteristics over alternate configurations such as high thermo-mechanical stability, high volumetric power density and rapid start-up times, lending them particular value for use in portable applications. Efficient current collection and interconnection constitute a bottleneck in the progression of the technology. The development of current collector designs and configuration reported in the literature since the inception of the technology are the focus of this study.
Topics & Concepts
BottleneckMaterials scienceCurrent (fluid)Fuel cellsOxideInterconnectionRangingEngineering physicsNanotechnologyProcess engineeringMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringNuclear engineeringEngineeringMetallurgyTelecommunicationsChemical engineeringOperations managementAdvancements in Solid Oxide Fuel CellsFuel Cells and Related MaterialsElectronic and Structural Properties of Oxides