DIRECT HYDROCARBON FUEL CELLS

摘要

The direct electrochemical oxidation of hydrocarbons in solid oxide fuel cells generates greater power densities at lower temperatures without carbon deposition. The performance obtained is comparable to that of fuel cells used for hydrogen, and is achieved by using novel anode composites at low operating temperatures. Such solid oxide fuel cells [12], regardless of fuel source or operation, can be configured advantageously using the structural geometries of this invention.