Search for dissertations about: "solid oxides fuel cells"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words solid oxides fuel cells.
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1. Point defects and ion conduction in solid oxides: a first-principles case study of La2Zr2O7
Abstract : In the endeavor to attain a clean environment and sustainable energy consumption, the notion of a future hydrogen economy stands out as one of the grandest visions. Striving for this vision, a critical task lies in optimizing the performance of the fuel-cell devices responsible for extracting electric power from the energy stored in hydrogen molecules. READ MORE
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2. Development of Natural Mineral Composites for Low-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Abstract : Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have attracted growing attention worldwide because of their high conversion efficiency and low emissions when paired with clean fuel sources. Currently, reducing the temperature of SOFC to a low-temperature (LT) range is a mainstream trend of SOFC research. READ MORE
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3. Ceria-based Nanostructured Materials for Low-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Abstract : As one of the most efficient and environmentally benign energy conversion devices, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) have attracted much attention in recent years. Conventional SOFC with yttria-stabilized zirconia as electrolyte require high operation temperature (800-1000 °C), which causes significant problems like material degradation, as well as other technological complications and economic barrier for wider applications. READ MORE
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4. Application of Rare-Earth Doped Ceria and Natural Minerals for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Abstract : Although solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology exhibits considerable advantages as compared to other energy conversion devices, e.g. high efficiency, low emission and fuel flexibility, its high operating temperature leads to rapid component degradation and has thus hampered commercialization. READ MORE
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5. High resolution microstructural characterization of oxide thin films and interfaces
Abstract : Oxide interfaces can introduce properties that are different compared to thecorresponding crystal bulk properties. The properties can be tuned by changing thestructure. It has become clear that these oxide interface systems are potentiallysuitable for future electronic devices with unique and tailored properties. READ MORE