Status of Anode Supported-Thin Electrolyte Ceramic SOFC Component Development at ECN

摘要

Over the past few years ECN has carried out a focussed SOFC R&D effort to develop manufacturing protocols for 2nd generation, anode supported, thin electrolyte SOFC ceramic cell components using tape-casting and screen-printing fabrication techniques. This paper summarises the manufacturing procedure and the performance of state-of-the art components. The short-term component optimisation R&D program that focuses on cost reduction, performance improvement and reduction of bending is outlined. Finally the long-term fundamental SOFC R&D program at ECN is discussed.