TY - JOUR

T1 - Bridging the Gap between fundamentals and efficient devices: Advances in proton-conducting oxides for low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells

AU - Urooj, Tariq

AU - Khan, Muhammad Zubair

AU - Gohar, Osama

AU - Babar, Zaheer Ud Din

AU - Farman, Ali

AU - Malik, Rizwan Ahmed

AU - Starostina, Inna A.

AU - Samia, Samia

AU - Rehman, Javed

AU - Iftikhar, Hussain

AU - Saleem, Mohsin

AU - Ghaffar, Abdul

AU - Marwat, Mohsin Ali

AU - Kun, Zheng

AU - Motola, Martin

AU - Hanif, Muhammad Bilal

N1 - Kun Zheng acknowledges the financial support from National Science Centre Poland (NCN) based on the decision number UMO-2021/43/D/ST5/00824, and financial support of research project supported by the program \u201EExcellence Initiative \u2013 Research University\u201D for the AGH University of Krakow.

PY - 2024

Y1 - 2024

N2 - Low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (LT-SOFCs) represent a cutting-edge solution in the domain of clean energy, poised to revolutionize electricity generation for both stationary and mobile applications. At the core of LT-SOFCs lies the proton-conducting solid oxide electrolyte, a subject of extensive exploration and advancement. This comprehensive review investigates the evolution of proton-conducting solid oxide electrolytes for LT-SOFCs, exploring the landscape from fundamental materials to diverse device architectures. The review meticulously examines three pivotal dimensions: 1) strategies for fine-tuning the properties and structures of ceramics and proton-conducting oxides, 2) advancements in techniques for protonic-conducting fuel cells (PCFCs), and 3) an exploration of the opportunities and challenges intrinsic to the progression of electrolyte-based PCFCs. By elucidating the advancements made in optimizing conductivity, chemical stability, sinterability, and electron-blocking characteristics of proton-conducting electrolytes, this review offers invaluable insights into the state-of-the-art for LT-SOFC technology. Furthermore, it casts a forward-looking perspective, envisioning the future trajectory of proton-conducting electrolyte research and its potential to reshape the landscape of LT-SOFC technology. By providing a comprehensive overview of past achievements and future prospects, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and stakeholders, guiding them towards the realization of efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

AB - Low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (LT-SOFCs) represent a cutting-edge solution in the domain of clean energy, poised to revolutionize electricity generation for both stationary and mobile applications. At the core of LT-SOFCs lies the proton-conducting solid oxide electrolyte, a subject of extensive exploration and advancement. This comprehensive review investigates the evolution of proton-conducting solid oxide electrolytes for LT-SOFCs, exploring the landscape from fundamental materials to diverse device architectures. The review meticulously examines three pivotal dimensions: 1) strategies for fine-tuning the properties and structures of ceramics and proton-conducting oxides, 2) advancements in techniques for protonic-conducting fuel cells (PCFCs), and 3) an exploration of the opportunities and challenges intrinsic to the progression of electrolyte-based PCFCs. By elucidating the advancements made in optimizing conductivity, chemical stability, sinterability, and electron-blocking characteristics of proton-conducting electrolytes, this review offers invaluable insights into the state-of-the-art for LT-SOFC technology. Furthermore, it casts a forward-looking perspective, envisioning the future trajectory of proton-conducting electrolyte research and its potential to reshape the landscape of LT-SOFC technology. By providing a comprehensive overview of past achievements and future prospects, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and stakeholders, guiding them towards the realization of efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

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U2 - 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.234910

DO - 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.234910

M3 - Article

VL - 613

JO - Journal of Power Sources

JF - Journal of Power Sources

SN - 0378-7753

M1 - 234910

ER -