A highly-robust solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC): simultaneous greenhouse gas treatment and clean energy generation

Abstract

Herein, results of combined greenhouse gas treatment with clean energy conversion is reported for the first time. Multi-channel tubular SOFCs were operated with N₂O instead of air as the oxidant leading to a 50% increase in power density. Techno-economic evaluation suggested the feasibility of the combined approach eliminating the cost penalty for N₂O abatement.