A new semi-empirical model is formulated to calculate the potential differences at the cathode/electrolyte and electrolyte/anode interfaces separately for solid oxide fuel cells. The new model is based on a reduced reaction mechanism, and it accounts for the oxygen ion concentration at these interfaces. The model also considers the Gibbs free energy for the two electrode interfaces seperately. Results from case studies demonstrate the great potential of the proposed model

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Keywords:
solid oxide fuel cells, electrochemical electrodes, solid electrolytes, interface phenomena, oxygen, free energy
Topics:
Anodes, Current density, Electric potential, Electrodes, Electrolytes, Oxygen, Solid oxide fuel cells, Temperature, Gibbs' free energy, Water
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