X-rays reveal fuel cells in action
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 09:00
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —Wouldn't it be great to have a magical "energy box" that could convert a wide array of fuels to electricity with high efficiency and lower emissions? Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) show significant promise. But these solid-state energy-conversion devices are made of complex materials and they require specific conditions for optimal operation—high temperatures, variable pressures, and electrical polarization.