Abstract
The present work investigates the performance and degradation mechanisms of a Ni-based anode supported Solid Oxides Fuel Cells (SOFC) operating at 800 and 900°C on direct internal reforming of dry and wet natural gas. The catalytic properties of the anode support were first studied to determine safe conditions under which a dry conversion of the methane can occur directly within the fuel cell. A full electrochemical characterization of complete cells followed to preliminarily assess their resistance towards carbon formation when operating on direct dry-reforming. Impedance spectra have been taken every step of continuous operation to monitor the trend over the time of the different polarization contributions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2939-2946 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | ECS Transactions |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |