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- Fan, L., et al.
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Nanocomposites for "nano green energy" applications
- 2017
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Ingår i: Bioenergy Systems for the Future. - : Elsevier. - 9780081010266 - 9780081010310 ; , s. 421-449
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The efficient conversion of fuel's chemical energy into electricity in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), one of the promising candidates to replace the current combustion process, requires highly active cell components for quick charge transfer and reaction kinetics in the current low-temperature range. Operation at low temperatures enables the deployment of nanostructured materials, while the nanostructured cell components with improved electric properties further assist the reduction of the temperature for given power output. One of the major issues of the single-phase nanoparticle is its aggregation properties under harsh fuel-cell condition, which could be overcome or alleviated by the advanced approaches. Nanocomposite approach not only addresses the instability and some intrinsic issues with the single-phase materials but also brings the interesting synergetic electric properties with multifunctionality. We summarize the research activities in a range of nanocomposite materials in SOFCs in finding the positive roles to improve the cell components (anode, electrolyte, and cathode) electrochemical performances and cell efficiency for green energy applications.
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- Raza, Rizwan, et al.
(författare)
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Low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells with bioalcohol fuels
- 2017
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Ingår i: Bioenergy Systems for the Future. - : Elsevier. - 9780081010266 - 9780081010310 ; , s. 521-539
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Energy and environmental issues become key factors for sustainable development of society and national economy. Sustainable energy targeting opportunities for economic friendly growth of a country are commonly recognized. The growing interest is focused on the renewable energy resources because of the global energy demands increasing day by day. To meet the demands, an extensive research is aimed to develop sustainable energy devices such as solar cells, rechargeable batteries, and fuel cells. In recent years, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) among fuel-cell types has got more attention especially due to its fuel flexibility (e.g., different hydrocarbons, alcohols, and gasoline/diesel), high efficiency, and low emission. Thus, LTSOFC fed by direct bioethanol is receiving considerable attention as a clean, highly efficient for the production of both electricity and high-grade waste heat. These multifuel advantages provide the opportunities to develop an advanced SOFC system especially bioalcohol SOFC systems. This is a very dynamic area for SOFC applications with a promising future. It may create great energy savings and pollution reductions, if the bioalcohol fuel-based-technologies in these applications come into practical use.This chapter is focused on the development of LTSOFC operated by direct bioalcohol (bioethanol and biomethanol) for sustainable development. The content of this chapter is divided into three parts: (i) development of materials, (ii) characterization and analysis, (iii) demonstration of the nanocomposite materials in a bioalcohol FC, and (iv) case studies. Such bioalcohol FC research and development can enhance the use of sustainable/renewable energy for the society, and results achieved for applications have great potential to revolutionize the energy technology in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.
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