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Innovative nanomaterials for fuel cells fed with biogas

TitleInnovative nanomaterials for fuel cells fed with biogas
Publication TypeArticolo su Rivista peer-reviewed
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsZaza, F., Pasquali M., Simonetti E., Paoletti C., and Dell'Era A.
JournalNuovo Cimento della Societa Italiana di Fisica C
Volume36
Pagination73-81
ISSN11241896
Abstract

Challenges on sustainability promote research policy focused on renewable-energy technology development in order to enhance global energy security, local energy independence, environmental protection and economic growth. Biomass resources offer renewable energies that can play a key role in the current global strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by partially replacing fossil fuels. The conversion of biomass chemical energy into electrical energy and cogenerated heat can be obtained by fuel cells. In particular, molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) is the most suitable device for bioenergy production because it can be fed directly with biogas, whose primary constituents all improve the performance of the cell. However hydrogen sulfide, which is the main biogas impurity, poisons the traditional nickel based anode, affecting the power and the endurance of the cell. In order to overcome this problem, an innovative anode material that resists against the sulfide corrosions has been developed. This material, made of a nanostructured and porous nickel support covered with a thin layer of ceria, exhibits high sulfur tolerance and recovering capability. © Società Italiana di Fisica.

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DOI10.1393/ncc/i2013-11510-x
Citation KeyZaza201373