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Standard operating procedure for starting and disassembling single solid oxide cells for testing in electrolysis mode

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Presented is a simple, step-by-step methodology describing how to start, precondition, terminate testing, and disassemble single, small-sized planar electrode-supported solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs). Careful control of the gas environment in the initial and final stages of solid oxide cell testing is essential for establishing baseline performance, ensuring controlled, reproducible electrochemical performance, and preserving cell chemical and structural integrity for post-mortem analyses.

Source: Frontiers in Energy Research

DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2025.1651910

Authors: Seraphim Belko, Renaldo Springer, Long Le, Christopher A. Coyle, Olga A. Marina

Institution: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Language: English

Topic: Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,077