Impact of syngas from biomass gasification on solid oxide fuel cells: A review study for the energy transition

Li Y, Pang Y, Tu H, Torrigino F, Biollaz SMA, Li Z, Huang Y, Yin X, Grimm F, Karl J (2021)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

Book Volume: 250

Article Number: 114894

DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114894

Abstract

Operating solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) with gas from biomass gasification ensures a combined heat and power system with a less complex gas cleaning and an efficient use of biogenic resources. The main challenge and obstacle for the application of SOFCs with bio-syngas is the degradation of Nickel anode caused by carbon deposition, Nickel re-oxidation and contaminants such as tar and sulfur. Understanding the degradation mechanisms, identifying the optimal operation conditions and developing advanced SOFC materials, regeneration methods and diagnosis tools are essential for a stable, efficient and eco-friendly system. This work reviews the current development in terms of the deterioration of cell anodes, the underlying materials sciences, operation of coupled system, the economic feasibility and further approaches of efficiency elevation.

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) / 中国科学院 China (CN) Tongji University / 同济大学 China (CN) Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) Switzerland (CH) Shanghai Jiao Tong University / 上海交通大学 China (CN)

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APA:

Li, Y., Pang, Y., Tu, H., Torrigino, F., Biollaz, S.M.A., Li, Z.,... Karl, J. (2021). Impact of syngas from biomass gasification on solid oxide fuel cells: A review study for the energy transition. Energy Conversion and Management, 250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114894

MLA:

Li, Yixing, et al. "Impact of syngas from biomass gasification on solid oxide fuel cells: A review study for the energy transition." Energy Conversion and Management 250 (2021).

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