journal article·2022-09Open access

Recycling Strategies for Solid Oxide Cells

Stephan Sarner, Andrea Schreiber, Norbert H. Menzler, Olivier Guillon

Advanced Energy Materials· Volume 12· Issue 35

Abstract

Abstract Alongside the generation of renewable power and its storage in batteries, hydrogen technologies are essential to enable a deep decarbonization of the energy system. These technologies include solid oxide cells (SOCs), which can be operated as electrolyzers to generate hydrogen or syngas and/or for power supply in fuel cell mode and demonstrate the highest electrical efficiency among electrochemical converters. However, SOCs like other energy technologies contain significant amounts of critical raw materials, which should be preserved appropriately. Therefore, the development of economically viable recycling strategies is required even at an early market entry stage. In this paper, potential recycling routes for SOC stack components are discussed. Based on state‐of‐the‐art materials and cell designs, the future challenges related to SOC recycling are outlined, and possible recycling pathways for all SOC components are presented with an emphasis on the ceramic fractions. Their economic and environmental potentials are evaluated, showing the significant advantages offered by recycling.
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OpenAlex topics: Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells · Molten salt chemistry and electrochemical processes · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity

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Affiliations

Institute of Energy and Climate Research (IEK) IEK‐1: Materials Synthesis and Processing Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Wilhelm‐Johnen‐Str. 52425 Jülich Germany

Institute of Mineral Engineering (GHI) RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstr. 33 52074 Aachen Germany

Institute of Energy and Climate Research (IEK) IEK‐STE: Systems Analysis and Technology Evaluation Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Wilhelm‐Johnen‐Str. 52425 Jülich Germany

JARA: Jülich‐Aachen‐Research‐Alliance D‐52428 Jülich Germany

Funding

Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung · Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft · Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

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