Internal steam reforming of iso-octane on Co-based anodes in a solid oxide fuel cell

摘要

Global energy demands are continuously growing, with the last estimations speaking of an average growth of 1.8% per year from 2000 to 2030 [1], resulting in an increased interest for electrical vehicles, as the corresponding internal combustion engines are characterized by low efficiencies and high specific pollution levels. This transition requires the development of a new type of energy storage and conversion system, such as fuel cells. However, Efe's high cost of transporting and storing renders H2 vehicles prohibitive for commercial use. On the other hand, gasoline and diesel have higher energy density and are easier to handle. Also, in contrast to hydrogen, the necessary production, storage and distribution infrastructure for these liquid fuels already exists. To this end, direct, high efficiency diesel or gasoline fed fuels cells seem to be ideal for use in electric vehicles [1].