[…]Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have developed a new type of solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) that operates at 300℃ (500°F) , a notable reduction from typical operating temperatures. “The team expects that their new findings will lead to the development of low-cost, low-temperature SOFCs and greatly accelerate the practical application of these devices,” said the researchers in a press release
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Such heat requires costly, specialized heat-resistant materials, making the technology expensive for many applications. A lower operating temperature is expected to reduce these manufacturing costs
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The implications of this work extend beyond this specific fuel cell. The design principle of creating efficient ion pathways in materials provides a basis for developing other energy technologies.Professor Yamazaki suggests the same concept could be applied to improve other tools for decarbonization. “Beyond fuel cells, the same principle can be applied to other technologies, such as low-temperature electrolyzes, hydrogen pumps, and reactors that convert CO₂ into valuable chemicals, thereby multiplying the impact of decarbonization,” he highlighted.
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