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Corresponding Author

Yue-Ping XIONG

Abstract

Based on the cell operating conditions, the material factors which influence the cell performance of SOFC including the chemical stability of materials at solid-gas interface in redox atmosphere, the diffusion and reaction between the interface of solid-solid materials, and degradation caused by the external chemical substances brought into the cells at triple phase boundary are mainly analyzed. Given that under the current state of the research it is urgent to explore the material factors on degradation of cell performance to meet demands in SOFC applications.

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Keywords

degradation, solid-gas interface, solid-solid interface, triple phase boundary

Publication Date

2013-04-28

Online Available Date

2012-02-10

Revised Date

2012-01-30

Received Date

2011-12-09

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