Use of sulfur-containing fuels for direct oxidation fuel cells
US8007954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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