Fabrication Process of Cathode Materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Wan Nor Anasuhah Wan Yusoff; Nur Wardah Norman; Abdullah Abdul Samat; Mahendra Rao Somalu; Andanastuti Muchtar; Nurul Akidah Baharuddin

Authors

Wan Nor Anasuhah Wan Yusoff Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti KebangsaanMalaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Nur Wardah Norman Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti KebangsaanMalaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Abdullah Abdul Samat Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti KebangsaanMalaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Mahendra Rao Somalu Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti KebangsaanMalaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Andanastuti Muchtar Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Nurul Akidah Baharuddin Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti KebangsaanMalaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Solid oxide fuel cell, cathode, fabrication parameter

Abstract

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are advanced systems and currently a leading power source technology. SOFCs are appealing because they offer high power conversion efficiency, reliability, fuel adaptability and environmental friendliness. In general, SOFCs consist of electrodes (anode and cathode), electrolyte and interconnects. The cathode in particular was highlighted in this research to improve the performance and material compatibility of SOFCs. This paper reviewed the fabrication parameters generally involved in determining the microstructural characteristics of cathode materials for SOFCs. Several fabrication methods to produce cathode materials for SOFCs were reviewed. Finally, at the end of this paper, state-of-the-art cathode materials for SOFC applications were suggested for further study.