Development of electrolyte plate for molten carbonate fuel cell

摘要

It is important for the commercialization of molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) to improve the endurance and the reliability of the electrolyte plate. The electrolyte-loss in the electrolyte plate increases the cell resistance and deteriorates the cell voltage. The formation of cracks n the electrolyte plate causes a gas cross leakage between the fuel gas and the oxidizer gas. The pore structure of electrolyte plate must be stable and fine to support liquid electrolyte under MCFC operation. It is necessary to prevent the formation of cracks in electrolyte plate during thermal cycling. We have improved the stability o f electrolyte plate using advanced LiAlO_2powder and improved the durability o f electrolyte plate for thermal cycling by the addition of the ceramic fiber.