Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) are efficient in converting hydrogen-based fuel to electrical energy, but durability and performance enhancement are crucial for sustainable deployment. Intermediate Temperature (IT) SOFCs are attractive due to their longer lifetime and lower temperature operation. The development of SOFC electrodes with enhanced electrochemical activity is essential, with porous and nanostructured electrodes providing abundant active sites for electronic conductor, electrolyte, and gas phase interaction. This project aims to develop thin film IT-SOFC with cathode and anode using novel designed nanostructured oxide electrodes for high performance hydrogen conversion. The cathode will have hierarchical porous nanostructured electrodes with high electrochemical activity, while the anode will have highly crystalline nanowires for enhanced electron transport and stability. This collaborative effort between Singapore and Italy aims to enhance the output power of integrated SOFCs for scalable or distributed autonomous applications. 

Duration: 2023-2026