Hardware Materials in Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell: A Review

Chen, Ling; Yuh, Chao‐Yi

doi:10.1007/s40195-017-0547-x

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“…CO2 and oxygen are combined with electrons to produce carbonated ions in order to restore the electrolyte in MCFCs that was used up in the reaction that generated the direct current [28]. MCFCs have an electricity generation efficiency of about 60%, however, in some cases electrical efficiency can be up to 80% if the waste thermal energy is used for purposes of co-generation [29]. The electricity output of MCFC is between 0.3-3 MW thereby being very suitable for small and large electricity generation and distribution systems [30].…”

Section: Molten Carbonate Fcsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hydrogen storage for micro-grid application: a framework for ranking fuel cell technologies based on technical parameters

Adebisi

Denwigwe

Babatunde

2023

IJECE

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To securely address energy shortage and various environmental issues attributed to fossil fuel, the adoption of renewable energy is growing across the globe. However, wind and solar which form the bulk of the emerging renewable energy for micro-grid applications are intermittent and need energy storage device for backup. Due to its environmentally friendly nature, the use of hydrogen as storage mechanism is now being explored for micro-grid applications. However, due to the various technical criteria attributed to various fuel cell (FC) technologies used for hydrogen production, selecting the most suitable alternative remains a challenge. This study uses evaluation based on distance from average solution, a multicriteria decision making tool to rank FC technologies that can be used to produce of hydrogen energy storage in micro-grid applications. The analysis was based on 4 FC technologies and 6 technical criteria. The results of the study show that the most preferred FC technology for micro-grid application is the polymeric electrolyte membrane while the least preferred is molten carbonate FC. It is expected that future analysis would explore the inclusion of socio-economic criteria in the evaluation of the most preferred FC technology for micro-grid application.

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Section: Molten Carbonate Fcsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hydrogen storage for micro-grid application: a framework for ranking fuel cell technologies based on technical parameters

Adebisi

Denwigwe

Babatunde

2023

IJECE

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Fuel Cell Reactors for the Clean Cogeneration of Electrical Energy and Value-Added Chemicals

Liu

Liang

et al. 2022

Electrochem. Energy Rev.

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Fuel cell reactors can be tailored to simultaneously cogenerate value-added chemicals and electrical energy while releasing negligible CO2 emissions or other pollution; moreover, some of these reactors can even “breathe in” poisonous gas as feedstock. Such clean cogeneration favorably offsets the fast depletion of fossil fuel resources and eases growing environmental concerns. These unique reactors inherit advantages from fuel cells: a high energy conversion efficiency and high selectivity. Compared with similar energy conversion devices with sandwich structures, fuel cell reactors have successfully “hit three birds with one stone” by generating power, producing chemicals, and maintaining eco-friendliness. In this review, we provide a systematic summary on the state of the art regarding fuel cell reactors and key components, as well as the typical cogeneration reactions accomplished in these reactors. Most strategies fall short in reaching a win–win situation that meets production demand while concurrently addressing environmental issues. The use of fuel cells (FCs) as reactors to simultaneously produce value-added chemicals and electrical power without environmental pollution has emerged as a promising direction. The FC reactor has been well recognized due to its “one stone hitting three birds” merit, namely, efficient chemical production, electrical power generation, and environmental friendliness. Fuel cell reactors for cogeneration provide multidisciplinary perspectives on clean chemical production, effective energy utilization, and even pollutant treatment, with far-reaching implications for the wider scientific community and society. The scope of this review focuses on unique reactors that can convert low-value reactants and/or industrial wastes to value-added chemicals while simultaneously cogenerating electrical power in an environmentally friendly manner. Graphical Abstract A schematic diagram for the concept of fuel cell reactors for cogeneration of electrical energy and value-added chemicals

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