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SOEC/SOFC: Lab-scale testing facility for solid oxide electrolysers and fuel cells
Application sectors
Problem to solve
Considering the path of SOFC/SOEC technology towards its availability in the energy market, and with the aim of employing hydrogen as an energy vector with high efficiencies, a lack of infrastructures and scientific and technical knowledge between basic research and the industrial production of systems is observed, ultimately resulting in a slow development and scale-up of new generation electrolysers and fuel cells. This research infrastructure can potentially make up for these shortcomings, making available to all companies in the energy sector interested in developing this technology what is necessary to bring new generations of SOFC/SOEC cells, modules and systems from the prototype stage to the first industrial development.
Description
The research infrastructure provides tools, facilities and scientific expertise aimed at improving solid oxide technology in the electrochemical production and use of hydrogen, through in-depth investigations at various technological levels and power scales, in order to provide information and data that will help companies progressing towards the first industrial deployment of the technology.
Innovative aspects and advantages
- Availability of several test benches for electrochemical characterization of SOC cells with different geometries, dimensions and architectures
- Electrochemical analysis via advanced characterization techniques and algorithms
- Specific set-up designed for the in-operando analysis of chemical and thermal gradients of SOC samples
- Test benches capable of simulating any possible relevant application of SOC technology
Admissible applications
- Definition of experimental procedures for the qualification of performances of commercial SOFC/SOEC cells and modules
- Evaluation of electrochemical performances of SOFC/SOEC cells and modules
- Investigation on material degradation phenomena for SOFC/SOEC cells and components
- Synthesis and manufacturing of materials and components for novel SOFC/SOEC cells
Research group involved
Revision date
05-05-2026
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