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A brief review of heterostructure electrolytes for high-performance solid oxide fuel cells at reduced temperatures

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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), which are widely viewed as the next-generation energy conversion devices, provide environmentally friendly power generation by direct conversion of chemical energy with high efficiency and less pollutant emissions. However, their high operating temperatures limit their usability in applications, such as distributed generation of electricity and heat, power plants, and transportation. At reduced temperatures, the electrolytes and electrodes used in SOFCs experience sluggish oxygen transport kinetics. Therefore, the development of materials with high oxygen ion conduction and unique cell designs is needed to achieve higher performance. This article provides an overview of the recent progress on solid oxide electrolyte materials, unique cell designs featuring bilayer electrolytes, and resulting microstructures at lower operating temperatures.

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This research was funded and conducted under the ‘Competency Development Program for Industry Specialists’ of Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), operated by Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT). (No. P0017120, HRD program for Foster R&D specialist of parts for eco-friendly vehicle(xEV)). This research was also supported by “Human Resources Program in Energy Technology” of the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP), granted financial resource from the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy, Republic of Korea (20194030202360).

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Kim, D., Jeong, I., Kim, K.J. et al. A brief review of heterostructure electrolytes for high-performance solid oxide fuel cells at reduced temperatures. J. Korean Ceram. Soc. 59, 131–152 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43207-021-00175-9

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