The development of a tailored microstructure is considered essential for the development of anode-supported intermediate temperature-solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs) as it is expected to enhance kinetics at the triple phase boundary. In this study, the application of an in situ foaming technique for the preparation of Ni-yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) cellular solids as an anode support for IT-SOFCs is presented. The cermet microstructure is dependent on the preparative route followed. The presence of contaminants in the commercial template precursor was found to be detrimental for electrical properties. A high purity polyurethane was then formulated, and tailored Ni–YSZ foams were obtained with 87% porosity. The foam microstructure is characterized by a hierarchical architecture, with interconnected networks of Ni and YSZ particles, large pores related to the open cell structure, and a submicron porosity of the structural trabecular network, with a conductivity value of 80 S/cm at 700°C.

Rainer, A., Basoli, F., Licoccia, S., Traversa, E. (2006). Foaming of Filled Polyurethanes for Fabrication of Porous Anode Supports for Intermediate Temperature-Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 89(6), 1795-1800 [10.1111/j.1551-2916.2006.01052.x].

Foaming of Filled Polyurethanes for Fabrication of Porous Anode Supports for Intermediate Temperature-Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.

LICOCCIA, SILVIA;TRAVERSA, ENRICO
2006-01-01

Abstract

The development of a tailored microstructure is considered essential for the development of anode-supported intermediate temperature-solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs) as it is expected to enhance kinetics at the triple phase boundary. In this study, the application of an in situ foaming technique for the preparation of Ni-yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) cellular solids as an anode support for IT-SOFCs is presented. The cermet microstructure is dependent on the preparative route followed. The presence of contaminants in the commercial template precursor was found to be detrimental for electrical properties. A high purity polyurethane was then formulated, and tailored Ni–YSZ foams were obtained with 87% porosity. The foam microstructure is characterized by a hierarchical architecture, with interconnected networks of Ni and YSZ particles, large pores related to the open cell structure, and a submicron porosity of the structural trabecular network, with a conductivity value of 80 S/cm at 700°C.
2006
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore CHIM/07 - FONDAMENTI CHIMICI DELLE TECNOLOGIE
Settore ING-IND/22 - SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIA DEI MATERIALI
English
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SOFC, polyurethane, ceramic foams
Rainer, A., Basoli, F., Licoccia, S., Traversa, E. (2006). Foaming of Filled Polyurethanes for Fabrication of Porous Anode Supports for Intermediate Temperature-Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 89(6), 1795-1800 [10.1111/j.1551-2916.2006.01052.x].
Rainer, A; Basoli, F; Licoccia, S; Traversa, E
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