Fabrication and characterization of micro tubular SOFCs for advanced ceramic reactors

Abstract Realization of micro tubular solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) modules, which are robust and low temperature operable, is expected to accelerate the commercialization of SOFC systems. “Advanced ceramic reactor” project targets on realizing such a high-efficient micro ceramic reactor, especially a novel SOFC module. The goal of this research/development project is to develop electrode and electrolyte materials for low temperature operation, and to establish manufacturing process technology for micro tubular SOFCs and integrated modules, as well as demonstration of cell stack modules. In this paper, the concept of advanced ceramic reactor project and recent achievement will be presented.