Nano-scale coating enhancement for solid oxide electrolysis cells

Higher education and research

Higher education and research

Energy policy and regulation

The mode of operation for solid oxide cells when used for electrolysis, typically to produce hydrogen.

Nano-scale material coatings applied to the internal surfaces of porous electrodes in solid oxide electrolysis cells to enhance performance. The coating is designed to increase catalytic activity and durability of the electrolysis cells.

West Virginia

A research project to advance hydrogen gas production using solid oxide electrolysis technology with nano-scale coating enhancements. The goal is to produce more hydrogen with reduced electricity consumption.