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Use of sulfur-containing fuels for direct oxidation fuel cells

US8007954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2001
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are solid oxide fuel cells that include a solid electrolyte and a porous ceramic anode, the fuel cells being capable of operating on a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon fuel having a sulfur content of from about 1 ppm to about 5000 ppm and an oxygen source. Also provided are processes of producing electrical energy with the disclosed fuel cells.

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