Recent Advances in Anode Materials of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

Authors

Geng Zou, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning, China
Wei-Cheng Feng, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning, China
Yue-Feng Song, State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning, ChinaFollow
Guo-Xiong WangFollow

Corresponding Author

Yue-Feng Song(songyf2014@dicp.ac.cn);
Guo-Xiong Wang(wanggx@dicp.ac.cn)

Abstract

Solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) as an electrochemical energy conversion device has attracted increasing attention due to its large current density, high Faradaic efficiency and energy efficiency. Oxygen evolution reaction at the anode, a four-electron transfer process, is an important half-reaction for SOEC, which contributes to the main polarization resistance and consumes most electric energy during the electrolysis process. Hence, designing anode materials with high activity and stability is crucial for the performance improvement and practical application of SOEC. Recently, some advances have been made in the development of high-performance anode. In the current review, the mechanisms for CO₂ and/or H₂O electrolysis are highlighted. The physicochemical and electrochemical properties of different types of anodes are summarized. Various efficient strategies for anode optimization are introduced. Furthermore, the outlook for the future research of SOEC is included. This review might be helpful for the development of anode materials and the practical application of SOEC.

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Keywords

solid oxide electrolysis cell; anode materials; CO2 and/or H2O electrolysis; perovskite oxide

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.13208/j.electrochem.2215006

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Publication Date

2023-02-28

Online Available Date

2022-09-04

Revised Date

2022-06-23

Received Date

2022-06-02

Recommended Citation

Geng Zou, Wei-Cheng Feng, Yue-Feng Song, Guo-Xiong Wang. Recent Advances in Anode Materials of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2023 , 29(2): 2215006.
DOI: 10.13208/j.electrochem.2215006
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol29/iss2/4